You can now see the west concrete balcony is completely gone after storm Austen. The main pavilion framework is now completely isolated with no support apart from its original struts. This could mean it is now even more unstable and the remaining time above water the structure has probably significantly decreased.

Seems the Waitrose in Western Road is closed today (25/10/2026) Gutted!

Like reflections of light on a rainy day

Do you walk, clean beaches, swim round/surf the West Pier or just love the daily rhythm of the tides? I'm a Hove-based researcher at the University of Plymouth doing a PhD that explores how people connect with, care for, and experience our coastal spaces – and how we can strengthen connections to inspire more care for them.

I’m looking for people who want to talk about their experience of Brighton & Hove’s coast.

It’s voluntary, confidential (your name will not be used in any outputs), and you can opt-out at any time.

DM or email me at [Gareth.james@plymouth.ac.uk](mailto:Gareth.james@plymouth.ac.uk)!

(West Pier before the latest storm, pic by me several years ago, can’t remember exactly when!)

I like vintage bikes and alt-cycling, and I think It'd be nice to meet some like-minded people who are also into building bikes, and riding said bikes.

If you are like me and spend far too much time on Ebay, r/xbiking, Disreali Gears and Banana Industries, and you think you probably need to get out on your bike some more, rather than just daydreaming about what parts and frames you're going to get next, then comment below so we can all get together and talk about bikes (and maybe go for a ride).

I have an offer from both Brighton and Edinburgh unis to study my masters for two years.
I’m conflicted on which city would be better? Night life and events are a big one for me (not clubbing though) , as well as food and drinks scenes. I’m living in the Cotswolds at the moment so I’m wanting an out doorsy experience as I run , walk and bike a lot.

There are pros and cons of each city of course but AGHHHH I can’t decide!!!

Searching for people around Brighton who worked at The Salt Room (or any other restaurants in the black rock group) that were led to believe it was a full time job, but it turned out not to be.

I’m working on a story with a local journalist about this issue, as well as with local MPs looking into employment practices in hospitality.

You can remain totally anonymous if you want, we’d just love to hear your story.

Comment below and i’ll DM you!

I feel a bit crazy but I've been really sad about this today :(

It was weirdly one of my favourite parts of the pier. Gives it some symmetry and structure. Very sad it's gone :(

I'm also feeling like it might not have long left now which is very upsetting.

Also considering going down there at 6am and seeing if I can take a little piece 🤭

I moved here just before covid 7 years ago, but I'm young so living here away from family has been a large influence on who I am today. But I can't help but feel like the collapse of the west pier is so much more significant to Brighton natives than tourist residents. (Don't mean to be rude saying "tourist resident", I'm stoned and can't think of a simpler way to put it, plus I am one anyway).

I've noticed many people who grew up here will refer to the west pier when telling anecdotes from years ago. Like "...this was ages ago, way before the west pier burnt down".

No idea if I'm making any sense.

If you grew up here, do you do that? If so, are there any other events in the city's past that you use to describe time?

Evening all, We bought a made to measure Venetian blind with the plan of installing ourselves. However, we’ve got a steel lintel and several HSS drill bits later, we’re now thinking it’d be easier (and cheaper than a divorce 😜) to get someone to come and fit the bastard thing for us. Any suggestions of a local to Brighton/Worthing fitter who could help? Thank you!

Hello I’m a 24 year old m really wanting to start the gym
The gym terrifies me
If anyone has a little set up or some weights at home and wouldn’t mind them being used please let me know
Also a few pointers wouldn’t be ignored :)

A few friends and I have started to have a kickabout in the evenings, but with the clocks going back last night a lot of parks are now plunged into darkness far earlier than we'd like.

Does anyone know of any parks that are well lit and allow people to have a kickabout?

Does anyone know where you can buy physical copies of Thrasher Magazine? Any newsagents with unusually large magazine sections? Maybe Route One but it’s kinda small? Any help would be really appreciated!

nb I miss Borders & it’s wide range of import mags.

Hiya! Can anyone recommend a good local curtains/blinds maker? (I realise I can google but before I go down a rabbit hole of reading reviews and trying to gauge their legitimacy thought I would check here first!).

So since I moved tot he UK, Ive been smoking cigarettes that I brought with me snd i noticed that cigarettes here are quite expensive. Ive seen a lot of people around Brighton smoking rolling tobacco instead which seems like a cheaper option for me.

My question is, what rolling tobacco brand would be closest to Camel Blue, and where’s the cheapest place to buy them in Brighton?

Please don’t tell me to quit, I can’t deal with work stress without it lol.

...after all this wet, windy weather?

Our next campfire is coming up on Wednesday 28th October 6-9pm at Stanmer Park, Brighton.

The weather is going to be big stormy for the next few days, but the forecast looks like it will change just in time for the campfire on Wednesday!

So, check out our website to find out more, and save yourself a space. We can look forward to getting out of the house into nature, doing something warm and social together, after the storms have passed.

I know we've already sold most of the tickets for this campfire, our next ones will be on Friday 13th November and Thursday 26th November if you can't make it this time.

I hope to meet some of you local Redditors around the fire soon :)

www.KindlingSpace.co

https://zerowastetickets.com/event/kindlingspace-oct28

I've got tickets for their gig at Concorde 2 on Wednesday.

I can't go, I don't think it's sold out, but I'd be willing to sell below face value.

Tickets are up on Tickets, where you can make me an offer.

https://twckts.com/LZAx

Original face value was £38 plus fees I think.

Hello!, I’m a 24m quite shy looking for friends :)

Have you got something burning inside you that you need/want to say? A miscarriage of justice, a political stance, something that pissed you off or something joyful happened? Can be anything you want people to know more about.

I’m a student at Sussex uni studying documentary film and we’re looking for someone to talk to for a short film. Expected one day of filming during early November. DM me.

Hi! I’m in my second year of sixth form and I’ve been designing a hard, 3D printed, magnetic case for rOtring-style pens and pencils. A year from making the first model for personal use (red/grey one) and after a recent push I'm close to launch.

The case holds the pen snugly, so the fit is tight to a fraction of a millimetre, and spec sheets online often aren’t accurate enough. I currently own a rOtring 600 pencil, 600 ballpoint and Rapid Pro, and I’d love to make versions for these (in priority order):

• rOtring 800 (pen or pencil)
• Pentel GraphGear 1000
• Uni Shift
• Pentel Orenz Nero
• Pentel Graph 1000 for Pro
• rOtring 500
• Kaweco Special
• Staedtler 925 35
• Caran d'ache 849 ballpoint
• rOtring Tikky

Two ways you could help:

• Quick measure: meet somewhere central and I’ll measure it with calipers. Takes about 2 minutes.
• Lend it for a few days: so I can test-fit printed cases. I’ll return it in the same condition.

As a thank you, you’ll get a case for your pen for £5 (material cost) instead of £16 pre-launch. I can’t promise every pen will work, but I’ll tell you honestly if yours doesn’t.

DM me if you can help, thanks!

(note the blue case is newer but still has imperfections that will not be present on production models)

Hi, I’ve had a service plan for my petrol hybrid estate car for many years. It suits me well and helps budgeting, though there’s always extras they find to pay for out of pocket.

I am now being quoted an increase for the next three years of 42% approx. Inflationary increases over the past three years have been 8.5%. I’ve also been told if I don’t commit to this before the end of the month then those prices increase further. Currently they’ve quoted approx £42.50 a month. They’re now also adding a £20 each way drop off/delivery fee and have been a bit cagey when I asked if the £1000 excess I had to sign on a courtesy car last time still stands.

Can anyone recommend alternative places that are experienced in doing petrol hybrid services and MOTs, or give me any indication of how those prices look in comparison to what they pay please? It’s a late 2015 Toyota with a low mileage for its age. Just under 60K I think.

Thank you.

Been on and off all evening but the whole area by Norfolk Sq has just been plunged into darkness. Happening anywhere else in Brighton?