Celebrating excellence and craft heritage, the first Sussex Craft Week kicked off last weekend across East and West Sussex with a glittering ceremony at Newlands House Gallery, Petworth, announcing awards for Sussex’s most prestigious crafts makers.
'The Sussex Craft Awards: The Finalists' exhibition at Newlands House Gallery.
Photo credit: James Winspear
Twelve...
There's laughs a-plenty at Eastbourne’s Devonshire Park Theatre this July as Summer Playhouse at The Park’s season of high-quality plays continues with Alan Ayckbourn’s classic Bedroom Farce (3 - 12 Jul).
Produced by acclaimed team phil&ben whose previous productions include; Gaslight, Absent Friends, Dial M for Murder, Table Manners, Travels with my Aunt, Dangerous Obsession and Boeing Boeing; the Summer Playhouse...
AMEX Stadium - 14th June 2025
4 stars
Brighton Comic Con took place at the AMEX Stadium on 14 June, drawing a strong turnout from fans, families and collectors. The event covered a wide range of pop culture, from sci fi and comics to gaming and film with a busy atmosphere...
An exciting week of events is planned by Brighton & Hove Libraries and partners to celebrate the power of community during this year’s Refugee Week, running from Monday (today 16th) to Sunday 22 June.
Refugee Week is a worldwide celebration of the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people...
Thousands of British nationals are charged with drug smuggling abroad every year. The UK charity Prisoners Abroad reports a rise in the number of British people imprisoned abroad for drug offences in 2024-25, compared to the previous year, especially women under 34.
Two recent examples making headlines are Bella May...
The Brighton Centre is thrilled to announce that internationally renowned stand-up comedian Jim Jefferies will bring his critically acclaimed Son of a… tour to Brighton.
Known for his sharp wit, provocative humour, and brutally honest observational comedy, Jim Jefferies has built a global following through his hit Netflix specials, sold-out...
Brighton has officially been named the best city in England for food lovers, following a comprehensive new study commissioned by train operator LNER. The research, which analysed 71 towns and cities across England and Scotland, celebrates Brighton’s thriving culinary scene, high density of top-rated restaurants, and unmatched food experiences.
The...
The gardens within Arundel Castle will be transformed into a vibrant open-air theatre on Friday 15th and Saturday 16th August for a special performance of Shakespeare’s uproarious comedy The Merry Wives of Windsor.
Set in the castle’s Earl’s Garden with the captivating backdrop of Oberon’s Palace and Arundel Cathedral, this unique production, presented...
From a longlist of 16, six novels have been shortlisted for the 2025 Women’s prize for fiction. Our experts review the finalists ahead of the announcement of the winner on June 12.
The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden
The Safekeep, a novel about the expropriation and theft of Jewish property...
Theatre Royal Brighton - Wednesday 4th - Saturday 7th June 2025
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The Girl on the Train makes a moody and gripping stop at Theatre Royal Brighton this week, offering up a stylish slice of psychological drama with a modern edge.
Based on Paula Hawkins’ hit novel, the play taps into...
