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Five Brighton & Hove primary schools are piloting food growing in their grounds, thanks to funding from Little Tums, a local catering service for nurseries. The schools, St Martin’s CE Primary, Aldrington CE Primary, St Andrew’s CE Primary, Brunswick Primary and Saltdean Primary, are taking part in a year-long programme that...
Brighton & Hove Museums has today welcomed confirmation of a £100,000 grant from the Wolfson Foundation towards the restoration and interpretation of the Royal Pavilion Garden, a significant step forward in a major project to revitalise one of the city’s most treasured heritage sites. The Royal Pavilion Garden restoration is a £6.5 million...
Councillors have gathered in Hove to see the work being done to help protect Brighton & Hove from flooding and coastal erosion for decades to come. They met at the site where a new groyne field is being built, which will see the beach between the King Alfred Leisure Centre...
Brighton and Hove's week ahead (January 27 - February 2, 2026) features live music at The Concorde 2 and Patterns, comedy at Komedia, new restaurant openings in the North Laine, and theatre productions at Theatre Royal Brighton. Here's your complete guide to the city's best events this week. Local Expert...
Brighton & Hove City Council has welcomed confirmation from Historic England that the existing King Alfred Leisure Centre will not be added to the List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, a decision that supports plans to redevelop the site. Historic England informed the council on 20 January...
The UK government has announced a £1.5 billion arts funding package to be delivered between 2025 and 2030, describing it as a long-overdue correction after years of underinvestment. The plan includes £600 million for national museums and DCMS-backed organisations, alongside £160 million earmarked for regional and local museums —...
NHS trusts serving West and East Sussex have paid out more than £1.7 million in gynaecology-related medical negligence claims over the past five years, new figures reveal. Statistics obtained by Medical Negligence Assist through freedom of information (FOI) requests show that University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust and East Sussex Healthcare NHS...
Brighton's winter season kicks into gear this weekend with a packed lineup spanning live music, comedy, and the city's thriving food scene. Whether you're a local looking to escape the post-holiday blues or simply want to rediscover the city's creative pulse, here's what's worth your time. Live Music & Gigs The...
Brighton & Hove City Council, East Sussex County Council and West Sussex County Council are reaffirming their commitment to devolution for Sussex. The cabinet meetings taking place at each local authority over the next few weeks follow confirmation from Government that the Sussex & Brighton Combined County Authority will be...
Fully Charged Opens Specialist eBike Store in Brighton Marina  Fully Charged, the UK’s leading premium electric bike retailer, has opened its sixth store at Brighton Marina, expanding its national footprint into one of the country’s most active and cycling focused coastal cities.  With existing locations in London, Cornwall, Guildford, the New...