Part of Brighton seafront was cordoned off overnight following what police described as a serious incident near Shelter Hall.

Europe does big festivals brilliantly—but beyond Oktoberfest and La Tomatina lies a stranger, more fascinating world of local celebrations. These are the festivals rooted in folklore, fire, superstition, and centuries-old traditions that most tourists never stumble across. If you’re looking for travel experiences that feel genuinely unexpected, these five under-the-radar UK and European festivals deliver exactly that. 1. Up Helly Aa Every winter, the town of Lerwick transform

Impossible crimes, baffling illusions, and clever explanations... Inspired by classic mystery shows and impossible-problem puzzles, these five cases seem supernatural at first glance — but every one has a perfectly logical solution. Can you work out the trick before the reveal? 🧠 1) The Vanishing Ring (Easy) At a dinner party, a magician borrows a woman’s ring. He places it beneath an upside-down teacup in the centre of the table. Everyone watches carefully. A cloth is place

Hundreds of homes across Kent and Sussex are still being affected by water supply issues as hot weather continues to put pressure on the network.

Councillors have clashed over transparency and access to information at Brighton and Hove City Council, with opposition members claiming they’re being left in the dark under the current system.

Police have issued a CCTV appeal after an antisemitic hate crime reported on a bus in Hove, with officers urging anyone with information to come forward.

Emergency crews were called to a Hastings property after a roof collapsed, with all occupants safely evacuated before firefighters arrived.

A woman has died and another motorcyclist has been injured following a serious crash involving two bikes and a car in West Sussex.