Brighton, 15 September 2026 — By Brighton Journal Newsdesk A new £4.8 million food project is set to tackle one of Brighton & Hove’s less visible social problems: loneliness. The initiative will use food, community kitchens and shared meals as a way of bringing people together, recognising that eating is about...
An Israeli-made documentary examining the war in Gaza and allegations of systematic civilian killings has won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival, after receiving a record-breaking standing ovation at its premiere. NAZA, directed by Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, was awarded the prize at the...
You finish a lecture, a meeting, a conversation with someone you care about. And what do you do? You reach for your phone. You stick in your earbuds. You fire up a podcast, a playlist or whatever algorithmic feed is currently consuming your life. It feels productive. It feels like...
The fearless female storytellers behind some of the world’s best-loved wildlife documentaries are hitting the road for a new adventure, as Wild Women Live – The Tour heads to venues across the country in 2027. A cast of acclaimed female presenters, filmmakers, camera operators and storytellers, drawn from the BBC, ITV, Channel...
8 September 2026 | Brighton Journal Britain's immigration debate has taken a dramatic turn this week after around 140 migrants arrived by small boat on the Portsmouth coast, in one of the most unusual Channel crossings seen in recent years. The boat had travelled from Normandy, a considerably longer route...
Lewes-based Fair Trade gift company Paper High has been shortlisted for the Partner of the Year Award at the Not On The High Street Small Brand Awards 2026, making it one of the top three businesses recognised in the category. The awards formed part of Not On The High...
Horse racing is not usually the first thing that springs to mind when you think ‘family day out’. While plenty of racecourses are defined by chaos and drinking, plenty more are genuinely fun for the entire family. Parents can have a flutter with a William Hill promo code while...
As London Fashion Week looks at what’s next, Lucy & Yak is celebrating what’s already here. The socially and environmentally conscious clothing brand is refusing to chase the next trend, instead championing a different approach to fashion - one where individuality, longevity and clothes with a story take centre stage....
Komedia Announces New Comedy Award in Association with Comic Boom comedy club and Victoria Nangle introduces an Audience Choice Award for the first time Komedia is pleased to announce that the Komedia New Comedy Award, in association with award-winning Comic Boom comedy club and arts journalist Victoria Nangle, will include...
Eight of the city’s most impactful charities are once again joining forces in a powerful citywide campaign helping people facing homelessness in Brighton & Hove. Running since 2016, Make Change Count provides much-needed funds to local charities who support and prevent homelessness and offer people the safety, support, and stability...
