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Britannia Hotels progresses redevelopment of Albion Hotel
Plans submitted to Brighton and Hove City Council to replace the windows in the historic seafront hotel.
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Waverley owners reveal reason iconic paddle steamer will not sail from West Sussex in 2026
After coming to Shoreham Port for the first time in 2023, and returning for the next two seasons, Waverley Excursions has revealed the world’s last seagoing paddle steamer will not sail from West Sussex in 2026.
Arts funding boost in Worthing, Brighton and Surrey as part of £12.6m South East investment
Residents in Worthing are set to benefit from a funding boost for arts and culture, after the local authority was awarded more than £370,000.
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Aldi donates 8,700 meals to Sussex families over Easter
Supermarket chain Aldi distributed thousands of meals across the county with the aim of helping families who may have struggled with the added cost of Easter and the school holidays.
Australian acoustic-trance guitar virtuoso Nadav Tabak to play Brighton
International touring musician and multi-instrumentalist Nadav Tabak returns to the UK with his immersive solo project, visiting The Brunswick in Brighton on 6th May.
Foodies Festival celebrates its 21st birthday!
Food lovers, music fans and families are in for a treat as Foodies Festival returns to Preston Park from 2nd – 4th May 2026, bringing three packed days of delicious food, live music, hands-on experiences and family fun.
Emma Pruen, a writer and shamanic practitioner, will celebrate the launch of her new book in Brighton
Wild Self: A Guide to Britain’s Wild Wisdom at City Books in Brighton on 30th April. The event marks a significant homecoming for Pruen, who was a resident of Brighton for nearly three decades. Emma Pruen's career has long been intertwined with Brighton’s unique culture of wellbeing and activism...
Ten year ban for Sussex man who mistreated his dog
A dog owner from Hastings, who was filmed striking and kicking his dog, has been banned from keeping dogs for ten years, following a prosecution by the RSPCA
HMO shut down by fire service
A shared house above a Hove restaurant has been temporarily shut by the fire service after its escape route was altered to enlarge the premises downstairs. Shayan Persian Restaurant in Western Road has expanded into the unit next door – and has created two doorways in what used to be the dedicated...
In pictures: Historic stream train pays a visit to Sussex
The golden age of steam returned to the Hastings rail line on Wednesday April 26 when the Sussex Belle train visited,
Volvo driver lands £3k court bill for driving at twice the limit
A Volvo driver has landed himself with a court bill of almost £3,000 after driving at over twice the limit in Brighton. Richard Yassin, 54, was flagged by police for driving with no insurance in Mill Road on Sunday, 1 February. When officers pulled him over, they were hit by a strong smell of alcoh...
Local Age UK helps older people access a record £6.5 million
Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove (WSBH) has helped eligible older people access a record £6.5 million this year, as many continue to struggle to make ends meet in the current economic climate. Demand for support remains incredibly high as people continue to face rising everyday costs, higher...
Brighton woman swaps lab coats for crowns
Marra Murphy a Team Lead Scientist who grew up in Brighton has been announced as a finalist for Ms GB Sussex 2026 set to take place on 28/06/2026 at The Holiday Inn in Brighton.
Max White returns to Brighton for comeback show at The Prince Albert
Indie-pop artist Max White returns to the stage for a special comeback show at The Prince Albert in Brighton on June 27th, joined by rising singer-songwriter Sam Scherdel.The show follows the release of Max White’s new single, Me and You, out on April 24th, marking the start of an exciting new cha...
Excitement and expectations high for Chichester Festival Theatre summer
With a very positive response within the theatre industry to its 2026 season announcement, Chichester Festival Theatre is optimistic this could well be the spring, summer and autumn which take it back to pre-pandemic attendances.
Man, 31, missing from Crawley
Police are searching for a man who has been reported missing from Crawley.
New chief executive offers her first Brighton Festival - its 60th edition
Brighton Festival celebrates its 60th festival this year with a wide-ranging and exciting programme from May 2-25.
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Finding the absurdity in getting hacked - Brighton date
When stand-up Amy Mason got hacked, she lost her number, bank account and social media access. And then the hackers started sending her gifts... surprising and rather filthy gifts, all part of a strange dive into connection, intimacy and the perils of using your dead cat's name as your password for ...
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I grew up in Brighton, so for me The Grand hotel has always been a really big deal.
Covered padel courts open
Three covered padel courts have opened at Withdean Sports Complex – but plans for four more inside have been put on hold. The three courts have been built and operated by private company Game4Padel, which has been given space in the council-owned complex. They follow a pilot court which ran into p...