As summer gives way to autumn, Brighton locals begin to adjust their routines and home environments to embrace the cooler months. The transition from long, sun-filled days to crisp evenings encourages a shift towards comfort, warmth, and relaxation. From creating cosy indoor spaces to engaging in gentle leisure activities,...
Twice this year, sharks have washed up on Brighton Beach. Coastguards have noticed more and more basking sharks near the beach, with the main giveaway being the dorsal fin. The sharks that have been found were decomposed, with many theories circulating as to the reason why. The basking shark...
Brighton is a vibrant city full of thriving small and medium-sized businesses, from cosy cafés to bustling retail shops. While creativity and innovation drive success, managing waste effectively is a critical, yet often overlooked, part of running a business. Understanding local rules and adopting smart disposal strategies can save...
Construction company Boutique Modern will transform two rundown garage sites in Lancing, West Sussex, when it completes 16 affordable homes in February 2025.
Work is already underway to build the much-needed modular homes in Daniel Close and Gravelly Crescent, with the units due to be craned into place in September.
B Corp...
FareShare Sussex & Surrey has launched a new crowdfunding campaign to help charities and community groups increase their capacity for frozen food, to feed more people experiencing hunger and food poverty.
The food waste charity hopes to raise £20,000 to enable ten of its partner charities and community groups to take...
As if the microplastic scare was not enough to attract attention to our destructive relation with nature, scientists at Brighton University (and Portsmouth University) have just discovered thousands of fibreglass shards in just a few kilos of shellfish hauls. Specifically: 11,220 particles per kilogram of oysters, and 2,740 per...
There’s something about a tidy, well-built garden structure that makes the whole outdoor space feel more inviting. Whether it’s a greenhouse, pergola, or covered seating area, it needs to look good and hold up through every season.Â
That’s where acrylic glazing comes in. It’s simple to work with, lasts for...
Sally-Anne Wherry, University of Gloucestershire and Hannah Grist, University of Bristol
On the day of her uncle’s funeral in 1995, Jane’s life changed forever.* That was when she found out her uncle Edward, a person with haemophilia, had been infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from the treatment he was...
In a world of fast scrolls, instant notifications and endless to-do lists, many of us are searching for moments of quiet. We crave that rare feeling of being present — of connecting with something tangible, real, and rooted. One place more and more people are finding that peace? The...
Building new commercial properties in the UK involves careful planning. A major part of this planning is meeting environmental rules. These regulations exist to protect our natural world. They aim to reduce the impact construction has on the environment. As awareness of climate change grows, these rules are becoming...
