The latest news from the city.

A guide to Dishoom Permit Room in Brighton's Lanes, covering its Bombay-inspired concept, the all-day sharing menu from breakfast to dinner, the cocktail and local beer lists, and its opening hours and awards.

A guide to the remaining open-air cinema screenings around Brighton as the season winds down, with Saltdean Lido's Back to the Future on 5 September and the autumn runs at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens and Wakehurst.

A look back at the 20th anniversary of The Great Escape, which took over Brighton from 13 to 16 May with over 100 artists, Spotlight Shows at the Brighton Dome Concert Hall and a new city-wide wristband reward scheme.

The Brighton Cocktail Festival runs from 18 to 27 September across more than 50 bars, with 150+ festival cocktails at £6 and a new app to map your route. A look at the venues and how it works.

The Cambridge Footlights bring their 2026 international tour show to Komedia Studio in Brighton's North Laine on Wednesday 9 September at 8:00 pm. A brand new sketch show from five student comedians, ages 16+, with tickets around £13.00.

A guide to the Brighton Toy and Model Museum, run by volunteers in four Victorian arches beneath the station, with its 10,000-strong permanent collection and rotating exhibitions, including a rare 1930s Dinky display.

The Great Escape returns to Brighton’s multi-venue format from 13 to 16 May 2026, with around 500 artists across more than 30 venues. Here’s how the wristband system, Spotlight Shows, venues and busy schedules work.

Harveys of Hove is a specialist costume hire shop with five floors of period clothing, uniforms and themed outfits. This overview covers its services, stock, staff, location and appointment-based opening hours.

A look back at The Great Escape 2026, which ran from 13 to 16 May across 35-plus Brighton venues with over 450 acts. Headlined by Yard Act and English Teacher, with Spotlight shows from Kingfishr and Peaches at the Brighton Dome.

A look at LoveFit Café on Queens Road in Brighton, the UK's original high-protein café since 2008. Covers its surf-themed interior, high-protein menu with vegan and gluten-free options, opening hours, and its handy location near the station.