Council plans to make Brighton & Hove’s beaches more accessible

Councillors from Brighton & Hove City Council and representatives from Scope, a disability equality charity, have been working together to find ways to improve access to beaches in Brighton & Hove.

This comes in response to a petition with … Read More

Local Pet Photographer Offering Free Sessions For Donations To Say Aphasia

Brighton born and bred pet photographer Lauren Christien is raising money for Say Aphasia by offering free photo sessions in exchange for donations to the charity.

Approximately 350,000 people in the UK are affected by aphasia, which inhibits a persons ability to … Read More

StreetVet Brighton: Helping Homeless Pets In Need

This week, Brighton Journal spoke with Dr. Roz Wright, a veterinary surgeon based at New Priory Vets, about her involvement with StreetVet Brighton. This organisation looks after homeless people’s pets by providing much needed treatments and support that they would … Read More

Investment in local youth services critical for young people, say Greens

The will be a review of the funding for youth services in Brighton, which will examine the current £384,000 provided by the council. It will also explore the potential for a new ‘Central Youth Hub’.

This review was called by … Read More

Castaway Heritage: Refugee Radio Book Launch

Refugee Radio are celebrating the launch of their third book, “Castaway Heritage: Refugee Radio” at Marwood Bar & Coffee House on the 19th December at 8pm. The book is a collection of interviews from refugees and asylum seekers that reveal … Read More

The Perks of Charity Shopping

Charity shopping has many upsides. Whether you’re worried about breaking the bank, or trying to find a unique outfit, they’ll have what you need for cheap. Here are some of the main perks of buying from charity shops.

Festive Gift … Read More

Get Involved in the ‘Say Aphasia’ Bake Sale

If your team at work is looking for a way to give back to those in need this festive season, then why not hold a bake sale in the name of Say Aphasia?

Aphasia is a condition that impacts approximately … Read More

7 tips for talking effectively about mental health

World Mental Health Day is a day for global engagement, education, and advocacy for all things mental health, and that day is today! Here we discuss the importance and vital need for talking about mental health and 7 tips for … Read More

Brighton locals on a 3000-mile rescue mission to save stray dogs

David Wise and Hannah Carter are driving a round trip from Brighton to Romania next month to save dogs from kill shelters and to raise money for a local rescue charity. When we spoke to David about the trip he … Read More

Locals open their doors for Martlets Open Garden Weekend 6-7 July

Martlets are hosting an Open Garden weekend this Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th July. Here, members of the public can embark on a journey through some of the city’s beautiful private green spaces. Whilst observing some of the creative talent … Read More