Rise and shine, Brighton. Here we go again! Sunshine inbound from Thursday and also it’s only 33 days until the longest day of the year so grab a cuppa, get outside and take some time to stop and smell the May flowers.

In today’s Brighton Scoop:

- Phil Reynolds

🚲 B&H’s Beryl Bikes have hit one million journeys as of March, just a year after the scheme relaunched in 2023. More than 129,000 riders have clocked up over 2.8 million kilometres – about seven trips to the moon – using a fleet of 750 pedal and e-bikes at 100+ hubs across the city. Download App

The most popular spots are along the seafront, including Palace Pier, Brighton Marina and Madeira Drive. Councillor Trevor Muten says the bikes have replaced thousands of car trips, cutting congestion, improving air quality and boosting riders’ physical and mental health. Beryl’s CEO Philip Ellis calls the millionth ride proof that people embrace green transport when it’s reliable and convenient. If you haven’t embraced the Beryl Bikes yet, download the app and hop on. How it works

🛟 Our fellow resident and superstar DJ spent three hours with the RNLI fundraising team outside Churchill Square, chatting to shoppers and encouraging support for the charity’s volunteer crews. He helped the team share information about sea safety and how public donations fund vital kit and equipment. View photos

A long-time supporter, Norman said the RNLI’s work means a lot in a coastal city like Brighton, recalling how he once had to call them when his children got into trouble at sea. He praised both the crews and the behind-the-scenes teams as “heroes” and thanked everyone who donated. RNLI Community Manager Charlotte Magan said they were thrilled to have someone so connected to the city helping raise awareness and thanked Norman and the public for their generosity. Learn more about the RNLI or donate

🌦️ | 📈 14° | 📉 10° | ☔️ 60% | 🌬️ SW 12mph | 🌊 1-2ft

🌧️ | 📈 16° | 📉 12° | ☔️ 50% | 🌬️ SW 15mph | 🌊 2-3ft

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Cinema’s aren’t going to fill themselves. Break a habit of a lifetime, turn off Netflix, get off the sofa and potter down to your local (cinema).

Duke of York’s Picturehouse - Book

The Christophers | Cronos (2026 Re-release) | Here’s a Funny Thing

Dukes at Komedia - Book

The Sheep Detectives | Devil Wears Prada 2 | Obsession | Normal | Queer as Punk | Exhibition on Screen: Frida Kahlo 2026 Encore | Kokuhu

🎭 There’s not a snowball’s chance we could include the full schedule of Festival, Fringe & Open Houses events in The Scoop for the whole of May so we’ll add our 🔥 hot picks 🔥 each newsletter and you can peruse the every listing on their respective websites. Now be gone with you and go find something excellent to watch.

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