Good morning, Brighton. Friday again… thankfully.

In today’s Brighton Scoop:

• New £150m cancer centre at the Royal Sussex gets the green light

• Beside the Sea exhibition kicks off in Brighton

• Sam Allison kicks off skateboard to Africa

What’s the Scoop

New £150m cancer centre at the Royal Sussex gets the green light

🏥 Brighton is set to welcome a new five-storey cancer centre at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, with planning permission recently granted. This exciting development is aimed at better serving the growing number of cancer patients in Sussex.

The University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust announced that the new centre will expand existing services significantly. It will feature more inpatient beds, all in single en-suite rooms, and a dedicated acute cancer assessment unit. This means many patients can be treated as outpatients, easing the burden on the A&E department.

Dr. Sarah Westwell, a leading figure in cancer care at the trust, celebrated the news as "truly momentous" for patients, their families, and staff. This new centre marks a crucial step toward improving care and comfort for those affected by cancer.

Beside the Sea exhibition kicks off in Brighton

📸 The vibrant "Beside the Sea" gallery kicked off last Saturday with a splash, featuring the whimsical photographic masterpieces of Martin Parr and JJ Waller. Art enthusiasts and curious souls alike can revel in the unique displays that brighten up three captivating venues across the city, including the dynamic Hove Museum of Creativity and the breezy lower esplanade. There's an airy magic in the mix as the images weave stories of seaside charm and local culture, inviting passersby to pause and ponder.

Adding a cheeky twist to this artistic event, 65 of these mesmerizing photographs will take an unusual rooftop stage on bus shelters, designed to tickle the fancies of those perched on the top deck of a double-decker bus. This elevated exhibit offers an exclusive bird's-eye view until June 1, transforming a daily commute into a quirky visual odyssey. Who knew that catching a bus could become a journey into an open-air art gallery?

Sam Allison kicks off skateboard to Africa

🛹 Sam Allison, a 21-year-old adventurer, has embarked on a thrilling 1,500-mile skateboarding challenge from Brighton, East Sussex to Tangier, Morocco. His mission? To raise funds for the Ben Raemers Foundation, championing mental health in the skateboarding world.

With the support of a skater entourage and his friend Lucas Perrin cycling alongside for company, Sam's spirited journey includes skating 30 miles a day over 55 days, all while lugging essentials in a trusty backpack! Donate

Weather

Friday 9/5

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Saturday 10/5

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Sunday 11/5

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Beautiful Brighton

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Brighton Festival & Fringe ‘25

There’s not a snowball’s chance in hell way we could tackle the enormity of the schedule of events on for the Festival and Fringe this May so just follow the links below to their respective lists of the events for the most up to date info. Now go find yourself something to see!

• Brighton Festival - What’s on

• Brighton Fringe - What’s on

What’s On

Friday 9/5

• VE Day in Brighton and Hove and beyond | The Keep | 2-4pm

• Live music at the bandstand | Brighton Beach Bandstand | 2-4pm

• Hammer & Tongue Brighton: Open Air Final 2025 | Open Air Theatre | 7pm

• Chloe Petts – How You See Me, How You Don't | Komedia | 8pm

• The Secret Comedy Club Friday | Various | Artista Cafe | 7pm

• WIP – Greg Houston: GregSpectations | Three Jolly Butchers

• Kitty Cassis: Hiya! | Caroline of Brunswick | 9.30pm

Saturday 10/5

• VE Day Family-friendly activities at Downs Junior School | 2-4pm

• Brighton Backyard Ultra Marathon | Stanmer Park | 12pm | Go Support!

• Spring Makers Fair | British Engineerium | 10.30am

• Brighton Makers Market | St Bartholomew’s Church | 11am

Sunday 11/5

• London to Brighton Historic Commercial Vehicle Society | Madeira Drive

• Beach Meditation | West Pier | 10.30am | Free | Register

• The Brighton and Hove Wedding Show | Malmaison Brighton | 11am

Live Music

Friday 9/5

• DJ Paul Clark | The Mesmerist | 9pm | Free

• Strawberry Lace UK Tour | Green Door Store | 7pm

• JFB + The Beatles Dub Club | Concorde 2 | 7pm

• Cats and Cats and Cats | Dust | 7pm

• Xtro Ghost / Qwarks / Party In The Valley / Lunar Sea Lounge | The Pipeline

• David Lance Callahan and Oldfield Youth Club | Hope & Ruin

• Monaco – Reggaeton vs Afro Beats | Horizon | 11pm

• Starman Dives, MicroAmp, Suzanne Gailey | The Bee’s Mouth | 7.30pm

Saturday 10/5

• Get FNKD | The Mesmerist | 8pm

• Mehfil – e – Rose Hill Experience | The Rose Hill | Various Times

• Cowboy Hunters, Droop & Chem Sex Party | The Bee’s Mouth | 7.30pm

• Alabaster DePlume Live | Concorde 2 | 7pm

• Dandy Live Performance | Concorde 2 | 11pm

• Roller Derby | The Rossi Bar

Sunday 11/5

• Jones Street Boys | The Mesmerist | 5pm | Free

• Mehfil – e – Rose Hill Experience | The Rose Hill | Various Times

• Isa Howie, Delphine & Laura Grunvald | The Bee’s Mouth | 7.30pm

• Walter Trout Live | Concorde 2 | 8pm

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