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Brighton resident David Gilmour, who is the guitarist, singer and songwriter in the rock band Pink Floyd, raised $21.5 million last week when he auctioned off 126 of his guitars. He is donating all of this money to Client Earth "a charity that uses the power of the law to...
The obvious answer to this question is that Brighton and Ibiza are popular seaside holiday destinations. They both make the ideal base for a sailing holiday too. Boat hire Ibiza is the best option if you wish to see another side to the resort and/or explore the other Balearic...
Last Friday (21 June 2019) eighteen people celebrated the longest day of the year by taking part in a 450ft drop from the i360, all in the name of charity. The event, named iDrop, took place at sunset and raised money for Rockinghorse, a local children's charity, best known for...
The first phase of the Maderia Terrace restoration project has finally begun. Over the next six months, a design team will look at options for restoration and explore potential uses.  The council has announced that the restoration of Maderia Terraces is "underway". This is good news, as the condition of...
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning as the forecast for tonight and tomorrow is predicting further exceptionally heavy thunderstorms. It is rare to issue this Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms and there is a possibility of tornadoes and heavy hail. People are being warned of...
Today (21st of June 2019)  young people in Brighton and Hove are marching again, to raise awareness of the climate change emergency. They are demanding that the government take action on climate change. This is their fifth strike, and they say "We will not stop until we have climate...
In January 2017, the council was awarded £3.8 million towards to cost of restoring the historic walled garden in Stanmer Park. The site set-up has now begun, and work will begin on the 24th of June.  The restoration area covers 20 hectares of the 485-hectare park and will focus on...
As lightning struck Brighton last night, local photographers snapped up some stunning shots. After the Met Office issued two days of yellow weather warnings for storms and flooding, thunderstorms arrived in Brighton. Despite the torrential rain and treacherous weather, residents were excited by fork lightning and braved the elements with...
To celebrate 10-years of supporting vulnerable young people who are at risk of long term homelessness, Sussex Night Stop has launched #SleepSafe. The campaign aims to raise awareness of young people who are at risk of homelessness.  Sussex Night stop is an organisation that goes above and beyond to provide...
Public health officials are warning parents to make sure that their children are fully protected from measles, as five cases have now been confirmed in Brighton and Hove.  Measles is a highly infectious viral illness, that can lead to serious complications and have life-changing consequences, especially for those with a...