By Louise Thompson, Senior Lecturer in Politics, University of Manchester
The byelection in Gorton and Denton has been huge for the Green Party of England and Wales. Hannah Spencer pushed Reform's Matt Goodwin into second place and Labour into third — taking nearly 41% of the vote, a 28-point increase...
Council pair invited to St James’s Palace
Two employees at Brighton & Hove City Council were invited to a royal reception celebrating the often unsung impact of people working in local and regional government.
Cheryl Mehta and Lucas Allison joined council workers from authorities throughout the UK at St James’s Palace for the event, which was...
QUICK ANSWER What's happened? Maré by Rafael Cagali, a Brazilian-Italian restaurant on Church Road in Hove, has been awarded one Michelin star in the 2026 Guide — just six months after opening. It is the first starred restaurant in Brighton and Hove since La Francais in Paston Place closed...
The Altra Brighton Half Marathon is delighted to announce BAFTA-nominated actor and award-winning singer/songwriter, Olly Alexander, as the official race starter of the half marathon. The Altra Brighton Half Marathon and Yeomans Toyota Wheelchair Race will take place on Sunday, March 1st with the Youth Races taking place the day before on...
In celebration of the 35th anniversary of their classic album ‘Pills ‘n’ Thrills And Bellyaches’, the Happy Mondays are heading out on a 22-date tour in March and April 2026 with a stop off at Brighton Dome on 2nd of April
Happy Mondays became the pioneers of the Madchester sound...
Mike Barry is one of the world’s leading authorities on sustainability and net zero. Best known for his role as Director of Sustainable Business at Marks & Spencer, he was the driving force behind the company’s award-winning ‘Plan A’ sustainability strategy, which became a global benchmark for corporate responsibility.
With...
A 24-year-old online fitness coach has set his sights on another gruelling fitness challenge just weeks after running his first ultra marathon. Having achieved multiple feats last year including a half Ironman (Ironman 70.3), a marathon and an ultra marathon, Gus Mallett from the Elm Grove area in Brighton,...
A Brighton based app developer is spearheading a national fightback against football abuse alongside former England striker Emile Heskey.
Francis Beasley, a local tech specialist who has worked on global brands including Nike, Hotels.com and Guinness World Records, has been revealed as the technical force behind a groundbreaking new safety...
Sarah Storey stands as one of Britain’s most decorated and influential Paralympic champions, revered not only for her extraordinary athletic achievements but also for the resilience, determination and integrity she brings to every endeavour. As a female inspirational speaker, she draws on decades of elite-level competition, leadership and life...
Rebecca is one of Uk’s most quietly sought-after energy healers and is part of a new generation of intuitive practitioners reshaping how we think about healing, energy and emotional wellbeing. Positioned at the intersection of spiritual coaching, consciousness expansion and intuitive energy work, she offers a grounded, modern approach...
