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Thursday, September 17, 2026

Lifestyle

From food and drink to health, wellbeing, fashion and everyday city life, this category covers how Brighton lives — spotlighting trends, places and people shaping the city’s distinctive lifestyle.

Leading outdoor retailer Blacks has reopened its newly refit Brighton store, unveiling a refined, design‑led retail space that reflects the brand’s elevated identity for 2026. Spanning 3,416 square feet, the updated store presents a clean, modern environment with an improved layout and curated visual storytelling, showcasing a carefully crafted product...
A strong soundtrack can change the whole feel of a game. It can make a quiet village feel safe, a boss fight feel overwhelming, or a final mission feel heavier before anything has even happened. The same attention to atmosphere now appears across many digital entertainment spaces, from story-led...
Dozens of girls from 8 local primary schools enjoyed an introduction to rugby as part of Brighton & Hove City Council’s ongoing efforts to increase female participation in sport. This initiative not only familiarises young girls with the sport of rugby but also aims to instil a sense of...
This month sees Wahaca bringing a vibrant taste of summer to its restaurants with the launch of an all-new menu of seasonal dishes and sunshine-ready drinks. Inspired by the bold flavours, colour and energy of Mexico, the new line-up has been created with laid-back summer dining and al fresco catch-ups very...
Alcohol consumption can significantly impact testosterone production and male sexual function. Even moderate drinking can gradually impair hormonal balance, energy levels and sexual performance in men in their prime who maintain active lifestyles. While light drinking has limited effects, heavier or regular consumption often leads to reduced testosterone, lower...
Sussex Dolphin Project sunset cruise Brighton West Pier silhouette from the sea
Brighton is a city you think you know, yet it holds layers of beauty and history that often remain hidden beneath the surface. You know the seafront from the shore. The pier from the promenade. The i360 from the beach. But there is another version of this city — one...
Kew Gardens corpse flower titan arum 2026 Princess of Wales Conservatory
Something extraordinary — and extraordinarily smelly — is coming to Kew Gardens. The Kew Gardens corpse flower is days away from blooming. The first titan arum of 2026 is preparing to open inside the Princess of Wales Conservatory — and if you want to witness one of the most spectacular...
Brighton seafront and pier at sunset during Brighton Awards & Festivals 2026
BRIGHTON JOURNAL NEWS TEAM Brighton 22nd May-The 60th Brighton Festival reaches its final weekend, and the city is sending it off in style. The headline draw is Akram Khan Company's farewell touring production, Thikra: Night of Remembering, at the Brighton Dome Concert Hall on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 May,...
When Hove resident Annabel Anderson began researching the history of her home at 6 Adelaide Crescent, she had no idea it would lead to a campaign to honour one of Britain’s most influential housing pioneers. Her curiosity revealed that the house had once been home to Victorian philanthropist William Sutton...
A food and drink retreat, flower crown workshop and several festivals will be hosted across Sussex vineyards this summer, giving visitors new ways to experience the region’s celebrated wine scene. A seasonal events programme begins this month and runs through to September, including during English Wine Week (20 June –...