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Staff at much-loved Brighton homelessness charity The Clock Tower Sanctuary had the best surprise when kindhearted local insurance firm gave them a £92,000 donation. The charity provides a drop-in centre for homeless 16-25 year-olds in Brighton and Hove, but has struggled to keep up with the growing demand for this service...

First it was Kemptown Carnival, now another beloved Brighton event has been cancelled for this Summer. Held at Queen's Park, Bark In The Park is an annual day of dog-tastic fun - which has been temporarily shelved. Along with Picnic in the Park, the event has been cancelled from the summer...

The first phase of Brighton & Hove City Council and Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival's joint vision to revitalise the Royal Pavilion Estate has been awarded £3m.  The grant, which comes from the Coast to Capital Local Growth Fund, will go towards a major refurbishment of the Grade 1 listed Corn Exchange...

Students at Sussex or Brighton university are among the most satisfied in the nation, according to a new survey conducted by the accommodation provider Sodexo. London by the sea took second place in its list, which revealed the nine happiest student towns. The only place to pit Brighton to the post was...

London came to a standstill yesterday when an armed assailant drove his car into pedestrians on Westminster Bridge before fleeing his vehicle and attacking with knives. At least 20 people were injured and five lost their lives, including a police officer. The assailant was shot and killed by armed police. During...

Part of the seafront's pedestrian and cycle path has been sealed off until further notice, following concerns over ground conditions. Cyclists and pedestrians will have to find alternate crossings while the area at the bottom of West Street is closed. It's all part of the seafront works intended to strengthen seafront...

Admittedly, every day should be International Day of Happiness. Or, maybe it shouldn't be on a Monday. Whatever your opinion on the annual celebration is, it's been marked by the United Nations since 2013 as a global way to recognise the importance of happiness and well-being as universal goals...

Movie-lovers heading to the flicks last Saturday (18 March) were in for a shock when they discovered staff protesting outside the Duke of York's Picturehouse at Preston Circus. The front of house team were demanding the local living wage, as calculated each year in relation to the cost of living. It's...

Whether you have been diagnosed with a mental illness or are just struggling to keep up with the stresses and strains of modern life, we could all use some time to relax and talk openly. But it's not that simple - opening up about how you're feeling can be...

All the full marathon spaces for April's Brighton Marathon may be booked up, but community partner American Express are making a final call for volunteers. Applications close on 5 April. Anyone can take part - the volunteer team is made up of amazing people from all walks of life, from...