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Brighton Journal’s News section covers the latest developments across Brighton & Hove, from council decisions and transport updates to housing, community issues and major local stories shaping the city.

It’s great to be in touch again after a very busy few weeks.  Have you noticed that since I last wrote the evenings have become considerably longer, the mornings lighter and the signs of Spring are all around us. I always marvel that at this time of year life begins...
Brighton family the Michaels are famed for shouting their opinions at the telly while we watch them. But the Gogglebox stars are taking a step in a different direction by voicing their personal passions on a public stage. Andrew, Pascal, and Louis will take turns speaking to a crowd at The...
If you have scars, no matter the cause, covering them with layers of clothes and shying away is common practice. But Brighton tattoo parlour Inka Tattoos is giving those with scars the chance to cover them with beautiful designs and feel confident again. Ink-happy customers with self-harm scars or post-operative...
Last week, Brighton said farewell to Poison Ivy, one of the city’s most popular LGBT-friendly nightspots. Its five-year stint came to an end with a rowdy seven-hour party on 5 March featuring Brighton’s best and brightest queens including Electric Blue, Candi Rell and Linda Bacardi. Just eight days later, the St. James'...
How much did you pay in fees when you moved house?  Brightonians will have to pay up to £720 for a two-adult household, a new survey of 112 local estate agents has revealed. The average Brighton tenant pays £463, according to research by Generation Rent and Living Rent Brighton. The...
After five long weeks of renovation, popular neighbourhood pub the Hollingbury reopened its doors this week and got the pints flowing once again. Owner Lianne Halstead welcomed dozens of loyal locals to the re-opening event this Monday evening, along with Councillors Tracey Hill and Caroline Penn. Star Wars and Pirates of the...
Featured image by Leo Ferenc of De Havilland Photography.  Don't be alarmed if you're planning a trip to Brighton Palace Pier tomorrow evening, but six fire engines will be on site. The rescue vehicles will race to the pier as part of a high-level training exercise organised by East Sussex Fire and...
Brighton music student Clara Hurtado sadly didn't make it through to the quarter-finals of ITV talent show The Voice this weekend. Her rendition of 2016 hit-single 'Alarm' by Anne-Marie just wasn't enough to save her for another week. She was pitted to the post by Tanya Lacey, but has told fans...
One of Brighton's most iconic landmarks has made the top three most unusual venues in the UK. Brighton Dome took bronze in the 'best unusual UK venue' at the well-renowned M&IT Industry Awards on 3 March. It was tipped to the post by Coombe Abbey Hotel and Alton Towers Resort,...
If you're a landlord, you've probably heard all about the government's plans to make a few legislative changes to how you go about your business. In particular, they've introduced something called the 'Right to Rent' initiative, which was announced last year and came into effect on 1 February 2017....