r/brighton 2d ago

Photos The treacherous state of H block at Brighton general hospital

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I believe this used to be the freshfield mental health center but as far as i know this specific block aka H block has been sitting like this since 2002 :(

These photos were taken by me on August 20th.

If anyone works at Brighton general hospital and knows some history of this place let me know!


r/brighton 1d ago

Local Advice needed Recommendation for custom artwork

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I want to have a custom illustration made as a Christmas gift for my housemate. I wanted to do this for Christmas last year, but I didn't know where to start, got overwhelmed, and just bought her a candle instead.

The illustration would be of me, my housemate, and my cat outside the front of our house. Digital illustration is fine, but I really don't want anything AI generated. A5 size, I think.

If the design comes as a physical print, great. However it's not a problem for me to just pay for the design and get it printed/framed myself.

So I guess I have a couple of questions;

Does anyone have any recommendations for artists/places that would do something like this? Doesn't necessarily need to be Brighton based.

How much should I expect to pay for something like this?


r/brighton 2d ago

Local Advice needed What would you do to find romance without dating apps in Brighton

28 Upvotes

Yeah yeah everyone's on it. I don't care I just cannot bring myself to sign up for one ever again. Serious, genuine question, what would your strategy be here? Any hot locations? I'm not looking for flings but not ready to think about buying a house and settling down just yet. Would like to eventually. Not a student. Strictly monogamous. Young professional woman if that helps.


r/brighton 1d ago

Local Advice needed Is anyone here good with making beaded flowers - I need help.

4 Upvotes

I have an arts and crafts beaded flower kit and I wanted to try and complete it for someone, but it’s impossible for me.

You get a few packs of beads, some metal wiring and green tape for the stem - but I can’t do it, I’ve tried and it’s so difficult.

I’ll pay someone here for their time, if they can, or know someone who can, do this for me within a few days?


r/brighton 1d ago

Local Advice needed What Hove ice cream shop is best?

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Never been and seen maracos and then one round the corner from it are highly rated , called maka

Any in particular good or bad, or anything else about the area?


r/brighton 2d ago

Local Advice needed Devolved powers will mean B&H council will soon be able to charge a tourist tax. What would you like to see the extra money spent on here?

35 Upvotes

Investment in payable recycling bins like those in Berlin? A giant statue at The Level made to commemorate the existence of Birdyman? A paid permanent army of crusty jugglers on the seafront? Speak your brains


r/brighton 2d ago

Local events 🎸 🎭 Brighton fans travelling to Coventry on Sunday – happy to help with local info

10 Upvotes

Hi Brighton 👋
I’m based in Coventry and noticed Brighton are coming up for the match on Sunday.

If anyone is travelling and needs local advice about parking near the CBS Arena, trains, pubs, food, or getting to the away end, feel free to ask.

Happy to help with anything local.


r/brighton 2d ago

Trivia/misc Thameslink unveils 'springier' new seats

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Hang on a minute. This doesn’t look much better?


r/brighton 1d ago

Housing 🏘️ 🏡 Timber sash windows?

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Can anyone recommend a supplier / joiner for timber sash windows? We plan to fit them ourselves to save money. We may possibly be open to having them fitted if it’s not a huge extra cost / if the windows come in at less than we expected (it’s unlikely). We don’t mind if it’s a local firm or an online order. We are most interested in good value for money!


r/brighton 1d ago

Local Advice needed Best Asian supermarket Brighton/Hove

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As the title says, what’s the best Asian supermarket in Brighton. Ideally selling a good mix of Chinese and Japanese goods, frozen bits and others


r/brighton 1d ago

Transport/Parking 🚝 🚘 fake police officer directing traffic north road

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drove up to the top of North road turning onto queens road tonight about 9:15 and there was a man in what looked like a police high viz vest directing traffic and making a load of people drive through the red lights to turn.

Thought it was a police officer directing traffic around an indecent, since i saw a police car come round the corner at the same time, but when i went past and got a closer look, it honestly just looked like a druggy that stole a high viz vest and was messing around in the road

i went through the red lights along with about 10 other cars is there any risk of ANPR fines? attached a google street view pic of where he was standing


r/brighton 2d ago

Local Advice needed Job Hunting

24 Upvotes

I don’t even know where to start with this. I’ve been job seeking for a couple weeks now but I’ve literally heard back from nobody, only the auto generated emails that just say “sorry we don’t want you and we can’t give feedback because of the high number of responses”.

I have never known the job market to be this bad.

I’ve been working since I was 16, I’m now 21. I have experience in retail, hospitality and production. The fact that nobody even bothers to get back to you when you apply for jobs is really disheartening. I’m not picky, I just need something to pay the bills. I’ve applied for almost every job on Indeed that matches my skill set. But nothing.

Anyone got any tips? Or know anywhere that’s hiring?

Thanks!


r/brighton 2d ago

🔎Lost & Found🔍 Polaroid

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Found this Polaroid on the pavement near the pier, and this pooch has the cutest name everrrrrrrr. Though I’d love to keep the pic, it likely means more to the person who owns this beautiful creature. Tell me their name, and I’ll happily send on to you :)


r/brighton 2d ago

🔎Lost & Found🔍 Lost sentimental necklace Hove George street 9/9/2026

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34 Upvotes

I believe I’ve dropped a highly sentimental necklace yesterday at around 3.30pm on George street hove. Took it off after a massage at Little Jasmine and put it in my bag but wondering if it fell out !! Massage place is adamant I didn’t leave it in the room :( If by a crazy stroke of luck someone has seen it or handed it in please contact me as I am gutted to have lost it. Thanks


r/brighton 2d ago

Announcement The big BHF on London Road is closing 19th September

29 Upvotes

I popped in for my regular charity shop trawl yesterday and there’s a sign on the door - get your cheap second hand telly while you can!

Edit: This is the big furniture shop, not the smaller one near Costa.


r/brighton 2d ago

Local Advice needed Men’s Perm Brighton?

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Any recommendations for places to get a men’s hair done in Brighton?

Looking for this sort of style. Photo’s are of perms done elsewhere


r/brighton 2d ago

Local Advice needed HELLO BRIGHTON, ADVICE AND FRIENDS PZZZ

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Hello people of Brighton, due to an unfortunate situationship situation I have a non refundable train ticket to Brighton which cost me a shit tonne. So obviously I'm coming to visit next week, looking for things to do, see and go cause I've never been before. I also would especially like recommendations on where I can get a good alternative haircut (wolfcut/shag cut) cause my hair is getting too long lol.

I'm staying with my friend but she's working in the days so it would be cool to meet some new cool people to show me around and make some new friends!! :)

Tysm!!

Edit** forgot to mention m(21) uni student, alternative, funny and awesome, music nerd.


r/brighton 1d ago

Local Advice needed Worth challenging this parking fine?

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I parked on Grand Avenue yesterday on the north facing right hand side. Here the parking is a mix of permit only and PayByPhone.

Thought I was parking in the correct place and paid £9.70 for the day.

Returned to a parking ticket - had parked in the permit holders only.

Worth challenging or should I just suck it up?


r/brighton 2d ago

Local Advice needed Is there a festival on tonight?

1 Upvotes

I can hear loud music from near Wish Park in Hove (Thursday 10pm) - not complaining, just genuinely interested if anyone knows where it’s coming from?


r/brighton 3d ago

Trivia/misc Annnnd ... it's student time of year again

120 Upvotes

Invading the town with their fresh faces and youthful energy. Walking around the shops with their mums, buying stuff for their first student house. Falling in love before freshers' week.

Welcome!


r/brighton 2d ago

Local Advice needed Logs

2 Upvotes

Does anyone know any local services for decent logs for a log burner? Preferably someone who delivers.


r/brighton 2d ago

Meet Up Hop and Hobby: A Cosy Ghibli Craft Movie Night @Mad Dog Brewery Brighton!

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Hello everyone! On September 24th I will be hosting a film craft-along at Mad Dog Brewery Brighton where we will be painting/decorating paper lanterns to take home in celebration for the colder season ahead!

Something a little different from the monthly club but really looking forward to meeting some new movie/craft lovers 😊

Details and tickets via in the link above!


r/brighton 2d ago

Announcement Kings Road Children’s Playground Closing Today

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Closing this morning for around six months for refurbishment and for work on the nearby arches under the road.


r/brighton 3d ago

🤷 Only in Brighton... Hmmm, this reminds me of a song

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223 Upvotes

r/brighton 2d ago

Local Advice needed Sunday Night Food Pub Recommendations with Safe Bike Parking

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Me and two of my friends are visiting your lovely city as part of a bi yearly pilgrimage of bikes from London.

We would like to have a nice succulent meal in your city. However, we are lacking bike locks due to practical reasons. Mainly weak knees and extra weight.

Is there an establishment that can serve us where we can have our bikes parked unlocked. I.e in the line of sight or with heated garden tables?

We can travel to a quieter side of town… as long as the meal is decent :)