Brighton has never been content with simply being a seaside town. Perched along the Sussex coast, it has reinvented itself time and again – royal retreat, bohemian haven, LGBTQ+ capital, and creative powerhouse. What makes Brighton iconic is not just one landmark or figure, but the way its places, history, and personalities intertwine to form a city that feels both timeless and defiantly modern.

Spring is in full swing, so Teddy and the apprentice, Bear, are enjoying the wonders of the natural world as Helen Stockton, his human translator, explains It’s the time of year when the natural world is arguably at its best. Spring is gradually giving way to summer, the countryside looks lush, and there are baby animals and birds in abundance.

We're offering you another chance to win a fabulous pair of VIP tickets to your choice of two unforgettable classical music events at Robin Hill this summer, with ferry travel included... Following the success of last year’s Proms ’25 event, Classic Isle is returning with Proms ’26 as well as a second evening of world-class entertainment with A Night at the Movies, and you’ve got the chance to be at either event with a pair of VIP tickets! Proms ’26, on Saturday 11th July, wi

Discover the best events in Sussex this May 2026! From horse racing to enchanting trails, explore what Sussex has to offer this May.

Flying might be faster—but it rarely competes on experience. Europe’s best train journeys turn travel into something immersive: a slow unfolding of landscapes, cultures, and quiet moments you’d completely miss at 30,000 feet. From panoramic alpine routes to coastal tracks that hug the sea, these are five European train journeys that don’t just rival flying—they make you forget it entirely. 1. Bernina Express If you only take one scenic train in Europe, make it this. The Berni

A great plot twist should make everything click. You sit there thinking, “Of course — that makes perfect sense.” But sometimes… a twist lands and instead of clarity, you’re left rewinding, googling, and questioning whether you accidentally missed an entire episode. Here are five TV plot twists that didn’t just surprise audiences — they completely scrambled them. Obviously, beware of spoilers ahead! 5. Sherlock — The Reichenbach Fall Fake-Out (2012) Sherlock Holmes appears to

Back for 2026, we’ve got one family bundle and two pairs of weekend tickets to give away to Good Vibrations Society, one of Sussex’s most magical summer festivals! Taking place across three magical days (31st July - 2nd August) in the heart of the Ashdown Forest, Good Vibrations Society returns with an expanded programme celebrating music, wellbeing, ecology and community. Set within the stunning surroundings of Pippingford Park, the family-friendly festival continues to evol

Pumpkins, courgettes and marrows, (collectively labelled ‘squash’) are members of a diverse botanical group: cucurbits. They are well-adapted to outdoor living – although the cucurbit family also includes aubergines, cucumbers and melons that typically require the protection of a greenhouse.