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From art exhibitions and theatre to music, literature and creative movements, this category explores the people, places and ideas shaping Brighton’s cultural life — celebrating both grassroots creativity and headline events across the city.

Competitors in the Tour de France Femmes raised eyebrows recently after it was alleged that some riders were stuffing their bras to go faster during the time trials. Race organisers started checking riders’ clothes more closely before the race. While this story sounds like a joke, there is a real...
Jason Arday was found dead at his home in south London on Friday(yesterday)night . He was 41. The Metropolitan Police have described the death as unexpected but not suspicious. He had resigned from the University of Cambridge a week earlier.His family have spoken about years of public abuse. By...
Updated August 2026 —By Nick Stautnon The Brighton Centre has announced that Shen Yun will bring its 2027 production to the seafront venue for four performances across three days in early January, with tickets going on sale next Friday. The New York-based company presents a programme of classical Chinese dance and...
History will come to life at Arundel Castle this August Bank Holiday as the much-loved Festival of History returns from Saturday 29th to Monday 31st August 2026, promising three action-packed days of living history, spectacular displays and hands-on experiences for all ages. Set within the stunning castle grounds, the festival...
Updated August 2026 As of April 2026, Vinted — the Lithuania-based resale platform — reported revenues of €1.1bn for 2025, up 38% year on year, with gross merchandise value surging 47% to €10.8bn across 26 countries, making it one of the fastest-growing consumer platforms in Europe. The detail not in...
Brighton Burlesque Festival and Summer Ball returns to Wagner Hall with a star studded cast of international award winning performers. By Nick Staunton Produced by Sirona's Secrets, Brighton Burlesque Summer Ball returns for it’s fourth year, and this time it’s a bank holiday weekend and a four day festival, from Thursday 27...
Agra is known as the home of the Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world and a bucket-list destination. Visitors marvel at its beauty, but few realise that another Agra exists in its shadow: the Agra of its artisans. These communities hold the essence of the...
  Have you ever heard the phrase “you only use 10% of your brain”? In reality, there is no way of measuring the percentage terms of consciousness – partly because the brain has no static baseline. However, there is a general consensus among neuroscientists now that most of the brain’s processes...
Brighton Pride 2026 — parade performer
Brighton’s biggest weekend of the summer has arrived, with Pride taking over the city alongside live music, theatre, comedy, club nights and some very good reasons to book a table early. Brighton & Hove Pride dominates the weekend, beginning with the Power of Love community parade at 11am on Saturday....
The Town House is a new restaurant with rooms in Arundel, West Sussex. And much needed one too for the town. The creation is from the husband-and-wife team, Matthew and Jennifer Price, The Town House is now officially open following a soft launch period. Located within a restored Georgian building...