By Eamon McCrory, UCL and Ritika Chokhani, UCL
Between 2014 and 2024, the proportion of people aged 16–24 in England experiencing mental health issues rose from 19% to 26%.
This means over 1.6 million young people – enough to fill Wembley Stadium 18 times over – are affected by mental ill-health...
A local’s guide to theatre, music, food and seaside energy
Brighton weekends have a habit of filling themselves — but if you’re choosing rather than drifting, here’s a curated guide for Brightonians who want culture, good food and a bit of buzz without feeling like tourists in their own city...
As the world drifts into the delightfully fuzzy days between Christmas and New Year - when nobody’s quite sure what day it is or what we’re meant to be doing - Luna Hut has the answer. With five saunas across Sussex, you’re invited to swap the sofa slump for...
In a city where you can pitch a client from a coffee shop, run a shopfront on Instagram, and collaborate with a team you have never met, it is no surprise that money management in Brighton is evolving. This city’s fast-paced, flexible work culture is reshaping how local entrepreneurs...
A mysterious disappearance, a missing briefcase full of cash and a ferry about to depart – this Christmas, Newhaven Fort is inviting visitors to dive into its gripping 1970s-themed escape room adventure.
Although the fort itself is closed until February half-term 2026, the escape room remains open for bookings throughout...
The NHS is facing severe pressure this winter as flu cases surge earlier than usual, with some calling it “super flu”. Here’s what you need to know about this year’s flu season and how to protect yourself.
What is ‘super flu’?
Professor Meghana Pandit, NHS national medical director, said: “With record...
This weekend's looking pretty solid if you know where to look. Bit of everything going on, but you'll need to check individual venue socials because listings are always sketchy this time of year.
Friday Night
Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra are at Brighton Centre on Saturday 14th Visit...
A new national therapist-founded platform – Men’s Counselling Service – has launched in Brighton, where it seeks to make private therapy more accessible to men both within the local community and across the country. The launch is timely: England is preparing to roll out its first ever Men’s Health Strategy, a major...
Brighton is best known for its beach, its pier and its buzzing summer life. But when winter arrives, the city shifts. The waves stay cold and the wind sharpens, but Brighton leans straight into the season. Lights switch on, food stalls get cosy, and suddenly it feels like the...
The full cast has been confirmed for the brand-new stage production of SINGLE WHITE FEMALE which begins rehearsals this week ahead its world premiere at Theatre Royal Brighton next January, and subsequent UK tour.
Joining previously announced leads Kym Marsh (Abigail’s Party) as Hedy and Lisa Faulkner (Missing You) as Allie is Andro as Graham, Jonny McGarrity as Sam and Amy Snudden as Bella. Understudies are Francesca McBride, Patrick McHugh and Anna Ruben.
Adapted from the iconic 90s psychological...
