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Brighton & Hove artists open doors for pre-Christmas festival
Artists Open Houses festival returns for the winter season, with festive delights across Brighton & Hove’s neighbourhoods.
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Boomania is back as Betty Boo launches into first-ever UK tour
On the back of the rerelease of her classic 90s albums Boomania and GRRR! It’s Betty Boo this summer, Betty Boo has embarked on her first-ever UK tour, including a Brighton date on Sunday, November 23 at the Green Door Store.
Nightmare neighbour threw axe at elderly woman's home in Brighton, panel hears
A nightmare neighbour threw an axe at an elderly woman’s home and climbed into another neighbour’s child’s bedroom, a panel heard this week.
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Roadworks dig up Brighton road days after resurfacing
A major route was dug up for gas and water work less than three days after it was resurfaced.
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Show promises "laughter, music, magic and mayhem" of Christmas
The Old Market in Brighton & Hove offers a brand-new in-house production for Christmas, The Gift.
H&M takes over former Topshop store
H&M is taking over the former Topshop unit in Churchill Square. Other than a brief spell as a covid vaccination centre, the unit has been empty since 2020. In 2022, Gastropub chain The Botanist planned to open a branch there – but these plans were put on hold when Ikea’s sister company Ingka...
Road dug up just three days after resurfacing
A major route was dug up for gas and water work less than three days after it was resurfaced. Ditchling Road was closed overnight for nearly two weeks to resurface sections of the road between Fiveways and Viaduct Road/Upper Lewes Road junction. The last part, south from Vere Road was completed by c...
Paulie Boy Blues announces January 2026 Brighton date
Paulie Boy Blues January 2026 UK Tour will commence on Friday 16th January 2026 at Hope & Ruin in Brighton, England.
First big names confirmed for Love Supreme Jazz Festival 2026
Love Supreme Jazz Festival, which will return to Glynde Place in East Sussex from Friday July 3 to Sunday July 5 2026, has announced the first wave of artists confirmed for next summer’s edition including its first two headliners – Ezra Collective and Loyle Carner.
Abusive tenants still being housed near the vulnerable, residents complain
A nightmare neighbour threw an axe at an elderly woman’s home and climbed into another neighbour’s child’s bedroom, a panel heard this week. Resident Mitch Watkinson flagged the two shocking incidents to highlight how the council is still placing people with a history of serious anti-social be...
Snow and sleet fall over Brighton
Snow and sleet has reported in Saltdean and central Brighton today (Wednesday 19 November) as temperatures tumbled further. The first flurries were reported at about 9am although none appeared to have settled. Outside Brighton, snow was reported in Storrington, Horsham, Haywards Heath and Eastbourne...
A27 crash causes rush-hour delays
A crash involving a lorry and a car on the A27 Brighton bypass caused a two-mile tailback and long delays for about 90 minutes during the morning rush-hour. The crash happened on the westbound side of the road near Patcham at about 7am today (Wednesday 19 November). Traffic was queuing back past Fal...
Brighton baby Daniel who had a stroke at birth is now looking forward to a special Christmas
India Cross and Robert Platica, together with baby Daniel, are joining forces with the Stroke Association to raise awareness of childhood stroke and help launch a Christmas fundraising appeal for the charity.
Roving Crows UNITE album tour to take in Hove
Multi-award winning Irish folk rock outfit ROVING CROWS land at the Brunswick in Hove, for a night of high energy music, songs and banter.
Home Instead Brighton, Hove and Shoreham launches ‘Be a Santa’ campaign to bring Christmas cheer to local older people
Home Instead Brighton, Hove and Shoreham is spreading festive cheer this year with the launch of its ‘Be a Santa’ campaign. This heartwarming community initiative is designed to bring joy, connection and kindness to older people who may be feeling lonely or isolated this Christmas.
Brighton’s Secret Comedy Club unveils packed winter line-up
Brighton’s Secret Comedy Club has announced its upcoming programme, revealing a packed season of stand-up and alternative comedy running from November through the new year at Artista Café and Gallery in the Lanes.
Rising star performs with Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra
Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra is promising “one to watch” as they promote young talent at their next concert.
Peacehaven cat becomes dangerously ill after swallowing a one pence coin
A pet owner has thanked a Peacehaven vet for saving the life of her much-loved cat after she became dangerously ill after swallowing a one pence coin.
Brighton mystery player wins £134K jackpot
A regular customer at Grosvenor Casino Brighton, turned an ordinary evening into an unforgettable one after hitting the Blackjack Ace King Suited jackpot, taking home an incredible £134,000 prize.
James Parker named as finalist in the Sussex Business Awards 2025
Managing Director of Parker & Son James Parker has been shortlisted in the Businessperson of the Year category of the Sussex Business Awards.