Global mortality continues to fall. Life expectancy has improved to unprecedented levels and deaths in young children have plummeted. Yet for adolescents and young adults, especially those aged 15 to 24, little progress has been made according to data from the latest Global Burden of Disease study. In parts...
As the air cools and autumn properly sets in, Brighton & Hove’s cultural calendar begins to fill up again. This weekend offers a nice mix of music, classical, comedy, fun fitness, and local nightlife. Whether you’re looking for something low-key or something to get stuck into, here’s what to...
Step inside the extraordinary story of one man’s musical journey as part of the most iconic bands in rock history with John Illsley: The Life and Times of Dire Straits, captivating live UK tour launching on 24th October 2025 and coming on 29th Oct To The Old Market, Hove
As a founding...
Arundel Castle is delighted to announce that its Characters Through History events are returning this October half term, on Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th October 2025.
Families, history fans and curious minds can experience the sights, sounds and stories of the 12th century as the Castle grounds will be filled...
If they dare, families are invited to take up torches and venture into Newhaven Fort’s shadowy tunnels, which will be brought to life with Halloween decorations and spooky surprises. The tunnels will be open between 12pm and 4pm on Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 October, and then again on...
I recently heard Professor Luigi Ferrucci, an expert on ageing, speak at my local university’s medical school. One line really stuck with me: “The next great step in ageing science will be understanding how lifestyle factors slow down ageing.”
That, to me, is the ultimate goal. If we can slow...
When László Krasznahorkai, winner of the 2025 Nobel prize in literature, first burst onto Hungary’s literary scene in 1985, it was clear he was a unique talent. His first novel, Satantango, soon became a cult classic.
The novel’s Hungarian readers were living in the stifling atmosphere of the dying years...
Autumn in Brighton is looking lively this weekend: from immersive music and poetry, to themed parties, visual arts and community festivals, there’s plenty to get stuck into. Here are some top picks to check out:
🎭 Festival Highlights & Ongoing Attractions
BREMF 2025: “Love”The Brighton Early Music Festival (BREMF) continues from...
Work is continuing to bring empty privately owned homes in the city back into use.
In 2024/25, the council was involved in helping to bring 145 empty private-sector homes back into occupation.
With high demand for housing in the city and a shortage of accommodation, we’re encouraging residents to tell us if...
A brand-new marathon is coming to Brighton next year, promising to bring trail running from the countryside to the city streets in what organisers are calling a “unique event unlike anything the UK has seen before.”
The Brighton Trail Marathon, launching in 2026, will combine 36 kilometres of scenic South...
