Brighton and Hove Police have just launched a new project called 'Meet the Police', a child-focused initiative that aims to build stronger links between the police and their local community.  The city policing team will be working in partnership with Carlton Hill Primary to break down barriers and building stronger...
Being a volunteer has the potential to change your life. It can improve mental and physical wellbeing, help you to gain experience and offer an important sense of belonging about 'doing good'. Volunteering helps to support people who are marginalised or vulnerable and can make a significant impact on...
Disco Pete
This weekend there will be a new exhibition opening in Brighton at the Fishing Quarter Gallery. The exhibition explores the life and art of Disco Pete a much loved local legend in Brighton. We contacted Philip Sugg, who organised the exhibition along with Disco Petes daughter Vanessa Turner, to...
The council have proposed to turn what was once Hollingbury library into thirteen flats for people who have previously been homeless. The self-contained homes will offer people who are ready to move from high-support accommodation the chance to live independently, whilst still receiving some support. If approved, the scheme will...
This week, the Brighton Journal got talking with the talented Vincenzo Donlini, who has been painting for over 50 years. He focuses on local landscapes, such as Madiera Terrace, The Beach and The Level. He would like for people to notice "the overall image and the richness of...
This week the Brighton Journal met 23-year-old Rose, who was signing the 'Brexit Bus' at Sussex University Rose is currently working as a learning support assistant at a school in Brighton, and hopes to do her teacher training in London next year. Rose signed the bus, which will be driving...
On Saturday, thousands of children from Brighton took to the streets in colourful costumes for the annual Children's Parade, which is the largest annual children's event in the UK. The Children's Parade has been an annual event for thirty years, and marks the start of Brighton Festival. This year, over...
Happy Tuesday! Here at Brighton Journal we hope you have a had a lovely Bank Holiday weekend (not long until the next one!). Have a look down below to check some of your best shots from last week, and as always, make sure you tag us at @brightonjournal to...
Over 91% of parents in Brighton whose children are due to start primary school this year have been offered a place at their first preference. Nearly all parents (99.4%) were offered at least one of the three schools that they chose, which is the highest percentage ever in Brighton....
For this week's artist, The Brighton Journal interviewed 'The Postman' a Brighton based street art duo, who are behind the epic paste-ups of Marylin Monroe and Basquiat that you will recognise if you live in Brighton. The Postman Art are a Brighton based street art duo brightening up...