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Councillors will discuss a plan to strengthen and secure the future of a key part of the city’s seafront next week. Cabinet members at Brighton & Hove City Council will be presented with a report recommending the continuation of a project to bolster and repair the King’s Road arches that...
John Jones, 46, Peter Osborne, 46, Dominic Hughes, 45, Tom Ratcliffe, 46, Craig McKay, 44, Chris Worrall, 45 and Phil Weston, 44 are a group of doctors from across the country who are attempting the Guinness World Record for the fastest male dressed as a mammal! John said: "We’ve been...
Local sports clubs and activity providers are being asked to help make Brighton & Hove the UK capital of women and girls in sport. Having hosted major tournaments, including the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 and last year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup, Brighton & Hove is already established as a city that champions women’s sport. Now Brighton & Hove City Council...
Council strips key commitments from proposal backing UK Nature's Rights Bill, sparking cross-party backlash Brighton & Hove City Council has gutted a motion that would have made it one of the first councils in the UK to formally back giving nature legal rights. Green and Independent councillors brought the proposal to...
A new city-wide campaign focusing on everyday activity rather than fitness targets, aims to help residents feel better through movement. Move more – Live more is a year-long campaign encouraging residents to build small, manageable amounts of movement into their daily routines in ways that work for them. Unlike traditional fitness campaigns,...
By Leisan Beaumont (pictured) | February 2026 Exploring Kew's most anticipated exhibition of the season, where botanical artistry meets Chinese cultural heritage in an immersive celebration of nature and tradition This season, I'm embarking on a journey to one of London's most iconic botanical destinations: Kew Gardens. My destination? The highly...
Substitute Beto struck in the seventh minute of stoppage time to salvage a dramatic 1-1 draw for Everton at Brighton, extending the Toffees' unbeaten run to four matches and leaving the Seagulls to rue conceding another late goal for the second successive weekend. Brighton looked set for their first victory...
Mental resilience is not a theoretical concept for Ruth Cooper-Dickson. It is the foundation of her work, shaped by senior corporate leadership roles at Rolls-Royce and UBS Wealth Management, and by her own lived experience of anxiety, chronic burnout and panic disorder. Now a recognised positive psychology practitioner and trauma-informed...
Gigs, pubs and things worth leaving the house for If Brighton does one thing well, it’s weekends. This one leans heavily into live music, good pubs and late-night energy, with plenty of spots locals actually go to — not just where Google sends tourists. Friday: Big Tunes, Buzzing Rooms Ease in gently,...
The Altra Brighton Half Marathon is delighted to announce BAFTA-nominated actor and award-winning singer/songwriter, Olly Alexander, as the official race starter of the half marathon. The Altra Brighton Half Marathon and Yeomans Toyota Wheelchair Race will take place on Sunday, March 1st with the Youth Races taking place the day before on...