In 21 pictures: Shoreham holds annual popular Raft Race for charity
Good Morning Brighton — 2026-08-16
Shoreham held its annual charity Raft Race on Saturday (August 16).
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In 21 pictures: Shoreham holds annual popular Raft Race for charity
• Shoreham held its annual charity Raft Race on Saturday (August 16).
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Gallery: Bologna match action
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Brighton and Hove News · Local media · yesterday
Brighton man wins £78k EuroMillions prize
• A Brighton man has won a lottery prize worth almost £78,000, according to the operator Allwyn.
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Resident fears EV charger installations will encourage loss of green spaces
• A Brighton resident has raised concerns that the installation of EV chargers will encourage more home-owners to pave over their front gardens, in an attempt to create guaranteed parking.
The Argus · Local news · yesterday
City named as the most expensive for petrol prices in the UK
• Brighton has been named as the city where drivers can expect to pay the most for fuel in a new study by car restoration firm Carrosserie.
Brighton and Hove News · Local media · 2 days ago
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16 Aug · Madam Lola's Cabaret And VaudevilleMadam Lola's Brunch
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21 Aug · Multiple placesThe First Italian Grand Tasting Tour - Sussex Made, Italian Soul
26 Aug · Hangleton Community CentreFREE Family Fun Day in Brighton & Hove!
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On 13 July 2002 Fatboy Slim (Norman Cook) drew an estimated 250,000 people to Brighton beach for his Big Beach Boutique II, described by Mixmag as the largest outdoor party ever held in the UK.
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