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A programme to resurface, treat and repair thousands of square metres of road will begin next week. 35 roads covering 176,000 square metres have been included on Brighton & Hove City Council's planned maintenance programme for 2025/26. Find out which roads are going to be treated. In April 2025, the council's Cabinet agreed...
Coffee#1 is excited to announce the opening of its newest coffee shop in Brighton on Friday 11th July. The store is located next to Aldi and below the Promenade student accommodation on London Road. The store will be operated by a dedicated team of nine employees. Founded in 2001, Coffee#1...
Whether you’re in the mood for sunset dancing on the beach, a dash of indie theatre, or an outdoor escape into the rolling South Downs, Brighton & Hove is alive with possibility this weekend. Here’s your Brighton Journal guide to what’s hot, happening, and unmissable in the city by...
Popular benches on Hove prom will be restored this summer as part of a new initiative being launched by Brighton & Hove City Council.  The double-sided green benches, also known as cucumber benches, will be returned to their former glory in the first phase of a new social value scheme. The...
TOM GRENNAN has announced a run of intimate, stripped back acoustic performances to celebrate the release of his new album, ‘Everywhere I Went Led Me To Where I Didn't Want To Be’, out 15th August. He will visit Brighton Chalk with HMV on 11th August.  Tickets and bundles will be available at 11am tomorrow,...
Plans to ban the use of the committee system and force Councils to use cabinets will undermine local democracy, say Greens  Last week the government proposed legislation that will abolish the committee system of local government, leaving only cabinet models as the form of governance for councils. The plans were...
Ngozi Onwuchekwa is a dynamic voice in the world of business transformation, known for her work across digital strategy, inclusive leadership, and employee wellbeing. With years of experience advising global firms on how to create more empowering and inclusive environments, she has become one of the UK’s top mental...
Brighton’s live music community gets a vibrant new home this July as WaterBear Music Bar opens in a venue rich with musical heritage. The new bar launches on Wednesday 16 July with a free-entry night of live music from four standout acts: Congratulations, Sametime, Dirtsharks and Tia Ice. The building has previously welcomed...
Large construction projects demand precision, durability and reliable materials at every stage. While structural timber and quality tools often receive the most attention, selecting the right wood screws is just as important. The correct screws help create secure connections, improve structural stability and reduce the risk of future maintenance...
Selfie takers in Brighton are being encouraged to submit their best poses as part of a nationwide search for the UK’s best selfie taker – as Brighton Palace Pier is ranked the UK’s 11th best selfie location. Photo gifting store MyFUJIFILM, from photography brand Fujifilm, has launched a new selfie map of...