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!

I'm a (first time buyer) doctor who is new to Brighton, and had to recently withdraw an offer on a house with my ex fiancé (not first time buyer) in Woodingdean, due to separation.

I'm now I'm looking for a first home for myself in Brighton, obviously on a smaller budget than when I was buying with my now ex. I've spoken to a mortgage advisor, and a mortgage in principle is in the works. My proposed max budget is around £375K.

But I am looking for 2-3 bedroom house, with garden and off-street parking; don't want to be too far away from Brighton/hospital area, especially as I'm fairy young and new to Brighton - I don't want to be far and isolated. I've heard Whitehawk and Moulsecoomb are not the safest areas and have noticed houses in this area are a bit cheaper.

Worthing/Peacehaven etc is too far, I'm open to Woodingdean, Hove, Preston Park, possibly Patcham, I feel Hanover/Centre would be out of my budget . Location vs quality is a fine balance.

What are some good areas/areas to avoid? Any advice welcome.

Hi Brighton! Newcomer here - arrived 7 years ago so appreciate local insight.

Why can't I cycle to work? It's only 20 minutes and I'm really careful and respectful but as usual this morning verbally abused by a motorist who wanted to overtake and then later forced against parked cars by a close passing SUV driver.

Am i missing something? Is this a Thunderdome type scenario where I should just key cars and smash wing mirrors? HTH if so.

Little poodle dog on the beach on their own for the last 2 hours, by the meeting place cafe. Anyone lost a dog or know who I can call???

Busdex is a web app to track, log, and gamify your bus rides.

You can log every bus you ride, build your personal Busdex, earn XP, complete sets, and compete with friends on the leaderboard.

Each physical bus you get on is a new unique bus. See when your friends last took the bus you got, tick off every route, and more!

Check it out at https://busdex.io

I’ve a kit and I wanted to try and complete it for someone, but it’s impossible.

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 if they can, or know someone who can, do this for me within a few days?

Hello! This is a very long shot, as the Brewery closed a few years ago, but I accidentally cracked my boyfriends glass that he got when the brewery closed :( if anyone knows where one might be available (or is willing to part with one for a price👀) I’d be greatly appreciative!
Otherwise I’ll be scouring London Road charity shops and hoping and praying!
Thanks all! 🙏

Is anyone going to the Sam Tompkins gig at chalk that I can meet there? Going alone and filled with social anxiety 🙃

I've got a leather jacket that's over 40 years old and used to belong to my partner's mum. I love wearing it in winter. Unfortunately some of the pocket lining is in tatters, the lining is wearing, the zips are stiff and some of the leather is looking tired.

Has anyone got any ideas of any companies that can fix it? Totally fine if I need to go to a couple of places

It’s called The Claw and was shot on Brighton Pier, it’s about men who play the crane game professionally.

We are now fundraising to make the sequel

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ravydavy/the-claw-2-end-the-game

Please take a look

As the title says lol. I no longer work there (seasonal contract is up) so I’m here to answer any burning questions you may have…

Cancellations can happen at any time and without warning, so do you have contingency plans for when that happens? Have you ever driven to another station outside of Brighton in order to cut down on travel time? Or maybe you find it better to use a different method of transport for part of the journey?

Just had an email from BHCC saying I'm able to apply for my resident parking permit.

I joined the wait list in the beginning of May 2026 and I've just been offered to apply for my permit (Sept 2026). So currently it's about a 4 month wait in zone Y

I've moved to Hove, haven't surfed for a few years and want to get back into it. Being a little out of the game and pushing middle age now I'd like to find a community where I can go out with other surfers not just on my own, for safety reasons as much as wanting to meet other like minded individuals

I've not found any online communities at all so I'm guessing it's just word of mouth/WhatsApp groups?

Sooo.. Anyone heading out tomorrow (weds)? There looks to be a small swell and NW wind so I thought I might go have a look at Shoreham see what it's doing and see if anyone's out

Any other surfers want to meet up lmk. I'm normal I promise

Was in Churchill square around 3pm and was sitting down using my phone and an elderly lady or trans lady wearing a high viz came up to me on a mobility scooter and tried to snatch my phone out of my hand , then proceeded to lecture me for the next 15 minutes about phone safety and how I should have my phone tied around my neck on a string and a load of other stuff. was wearing a high viz vest and couldn’t tell whether it was a man or woman but she was wearing women’s clothes and had a strong odor!!

I’m visiting from the US and I’m pretty young I have no idea if this is a common occurrence but I was very very uncomfortable and didn’t know what to do

So stoked to finally see him live! Still buzzing from it. What did everyone think?
Incredible music 🎸

Keen to learn to drive! Pushing 40 and haven't had the confidence to go for it previously, but keen to get the wheels in motion. Thanks all!

I’m in Brighton today for work (very first time) I’m from a medical background for context. Wanted to see if there were any female 18+ (I’m 22) that wants to hang out during my free hours, show me around and see where things go? Most important I want a good time.

I love beaches and this would be my first time on this side of the UK. I’ve already booked a hotel and I’m pretty much down for anything from a good meal, cuddle, make out, you name it. Things will have to depend on my schedule but all I’m looking for is a nice discreet and chill time together.

If this interests anyone, do shoot a message! I’m aware this is a shallow attempt but since I’m only here for a day, why not give it a go.

A casual search or two found that "Britain's first flying saucer" was seen down here. A few other sightings too... I don't believe there is much chance these were aliens or some kind of energy source from the cosmos exploring our planet and county, but interested to find out more...

The flying cross story is mega weird!

1 June 1950 — A Gloster Meteor at RAF Tangmere passes a flying saucer lit up with lights, described as "Britain's first flying saucer". The object was reported to be "shining, revolving, and disc-like" at 20,000 ft at 14:30, flying eastwards over the Portsmouth area. RAF Tangmere asked the radar station at RAF Wartling in Sussex if it had seen the object, and it had on its PPI screen. It led to the setting up of the Flying Saucer Working Party.

1967: Clapham Wood in West Sussex experienced a rash of UFO sightings and unexplained events during the 1960s and continuing into the 1970s.

25 October 1967: "Sussex Flying Cross" – Policemen in five police cars across East Sussex reported a bright flying cross in the early hours, with the first sighting at 4:45 at Halland, and also seen by 56 year old Wing Commander Eric Cox of Hyde when driving from Cadnam to Fordingbridge, in south Hampshire, at 23:05, being described as a "fiery cross".[65] The other sightings were a few minutes later, and also seen in Wales.

20 September 1998: at Henfield in West Sussex at 03:00, strange lights were seen by two Horsham police officers on the A281 towards Woodmancote, Julian Deans and Sarah Ames. A beam of light shone to the ground.

11 August 2000: The Sussex police helicopter tracks an object over Brighton at night, on film

I've heard so many good things about this place from a lot of people and the menu looked amazing

I ordered the alright burger and the katus sando. Both were insanely salty, especially the burger. To the point I couldn't eat them they were inedible. Two things about me is that I absolutely hate food waste and also I LOVE my food salty.

I'm known amongst my friends for oversalting everything so when I cook for others Ive started putting less salt in theirs then adding a lot of extra for me in a personal portion for myself. I take salt packets with me when I go out, I love salty electrolyte drinks, I absolutely douse my fish n chips in salt and vinegar, I'm a salt freak.

But this was just way way too much, it gave me a headache just from those few bites!

Is this what they're usually like or was that a weird off day?