Good morning, Brighton…
In today’s Brighton Scoop:
Time to Have Your Say on Air Quality in Brighton
Scuba Diver Honoured For Conservation Work
Brighton Takes Top Spot for UK's Best City for a Night Out
What’s the Scoop
Time to Have Your Say on Air Quality in Brighton
😷 In 2024, BHCC launched a real-time air quality monitoring network to better understand pollution across the city. Data from the past year shows that levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), which can enter the bloodstream and cause serious health problems, are on average 91% higher in winter than summer, largely due to burning solid fuels like wood and coal. Levels were also 78% higher near four primary schools.
In response, the council is consulting on a proposal to replace the city’s five existing Smoke Control Areas with one city-wide area to reduce harmful emissions. The six-week consultation launched last night on Clean Air Night (22nd January) and runs until 1 March, with opportunities for residents and businesses to share views. Take the survey and have your say to help reduce pollution levels in the site.
Scuba Diver Honoured for Conservation Work
🤿 Eric Smith, a 77-year-old diver from Brighton, has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Science by the University of Sussex for his role in creating what is considered the UK’s largest marine rewilding project. Smith spent years campaigning for a ban on fishing trawlers along the Sussex coast from Selsey to Hastings and co-founded the Sussex Underwater charity.
His work also inspired a documentary narrated by Sir David Attenborough, highlighting the importance of marine habitats. Diving since the age of 11, Smith said he was surprised by the honour and believes his films and projects have helped people appreciate the richness of Sussex’s marine environment. He hopes his work continues to change perceptions of the sea and encourage greater protection of marine life.
Brighton Takes Top Spot for UK's Best City for a Night Out
🏖️ Brighton has been named the UK’s best city for a night out, beating l London and Manchester. A study by Ireland Prestige Tours ranked cities based on the number of nightclubs, bars and pubs per 100,000 people, hotel costs and the average price of a pint. I mean, we all know its the best but well done Brighton anyway. Is it time for a pint yet?
Local Biz
Melissa’s Cafe - Thai Pop Up
The ever popular pop up at Melissa’s Cafe has one spot left. If you’re unlucky this time, take a peek at the Indonesian Night on the 30th January. If their lunchtime soup is anything to go by, their dinner is not going to disappoint. Checkout availability here.
Weather
Friday 23/1
🌤️ | 📈 10 | 📉 7 | ☔️ 90% | 🌬️ 14mph SSE | 🌊 4-6ft
Saturday 22/1
☁️ | 📈 10 | 📉 7 | ☔️ 30% | 🌬️ 15mph SSE | 🌊 3-4ft
Sunday 24/1
☀️🌦️| 📈 9 | 📉 5 | ☔️ 50% | 🌬️ 11mph SSE | 🌊 2-3ft
Beautiful Brighton
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Winter Festivals ‘26
Brighton has endless festivals, conventions and get-togethers year round for everything from coffee, music & trees, to animation, food, Pride and of course the might fringe. Be sure to scan over this each week to see what’s’ on the beautiful horizon.
What’s On & Community Fun
Friday 23/1
Macmillan Charity Quiz | Palmeria | 9pm
The Traitors Finale Watch Party | Tempest | 6.30pm
Kids Story Magic | Komedia | 11am
Komedia Comedy Club | 8pm
Richard Spaven Masterclass | Verdict Jazz Club | 6pm
Secret Comedy Club Fridays | 7pm
Saturday 24/1
Burns Night Tap Takeover | Beer Belly | All Day
Free Pet Advice | The Pet Shed | 10am
Oui Creperie | St Peters Church | 10-3
The Big Gay Market | Daltons | 10am
Komedia Comedy Club | 8pm
GET YOUR ROCKS OFF KARAOKE (FREE!) | Caroline of Brunswick | 9pm
Forge Comedy Club | 8pm
Secret Comedy Club Saturdays | 7pm
The Very Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons | Brighton Centre | 6.30pm
Sunday 25/1
QUIZZY McQUIZ FACE | Ancient Mariner | 7pm
Oui Creperie | Preston Park Food Market | 10-3
Burns Night Tap Takeover | Beer Belly | All Day
Sundae Club | Komedia | 11am
Belszki and Friends: a musical matinee! | Brunswick | 2pm
Uncle CCTV | Secret Comedy Club | 9pm
Preston Park Market | Preston Park | 10am
Super Bowl Semi Finals | New Unity | From 8pm
Live Music
Friday 23/1
January Thompson With Tensuhi + Special Guests | Alphabet | 7pm
BRIGHTONS NEXT DRAG MONARCH 6 | Daltons | 7pm
Call Me Franco | Green Door Store | 7pm
that’s f***ing rubbish – cringe vs winge | Green Door Store | 11pm
Disco Inferno | Maggie Maes | 7pm
Echoes of the State DJs | Bee’s Mouth | 9pm
NICHOLSON//DJ | Black Lion | 10pm
The Reopening | The Bootlegger | FREE DRINK | 5pm
THE BIG FOLKY FUNDRAISER | Brunswick Cellar | 7.30pm
BUTCHERS BLUES BAND | Brunswick | 7.30pm
Nierra Creek + Friends | Folklore Rooms | 8pm
Dust | Hope & Ruin | 8pm
THE ASTRALIZERS | Neptune Inn | 9pm
Mestengo | Prince ALbert | 7pm
Him & Earl live + DJ Dom Servini (Wah Wah 45s) | The Rose Hill | 7pm
A Night of Live Electronic Music | Water Bear | 8pm
Cascade | Brighton Electric | 7pm
The Draughtsman’s Contract: Wynton Marsalis and Michael Nyman | Brighton Dome | 7.30pm
Saturday 24/1
Grand Hazards, Evangeline Eastwood, Izzy Adams | Alphabet | 7.15pm
Machine Girl | Chalk | 6.30pm
Motorheadache | Concorde 2 | 7pm
Free Rave - Catching Cairo & Captain Bass | Concorde 2 | 11pm
GARAGELAND X DALTONS PRESENTS | Daltons | 8pm
GDS BIRTHDAY PARTY #3 – Hutch + Trip Westerns + Le Lamb | Green Door Store | 7pm
It Is Still 1985 | Green Door Store | 11pm
Hit Me Baby One More Time | Maggie Maes | 8.30pm
THIS. Presents: DJ Cosworth | Patterns | 11pm
Alternative Offering | Bee’s Mouth | 8pm
KING L//DJ | Black Lion | 10pm
Paleday - Coming Back to Another Time | Brunswick | 2pm
Indie Alt Rock Night | Brunswick | 7.30pm
Georgina KS - Live at The Brunswick | Brunswick Cellar | 7pm
Niall Mcnamee | Folklore Rooms | 7.30pm
Sugar-Free Birthday Show: Gaffa Tape Sandy | Hope & Ruin | 6.30pm
RICHIE T’S HALF CUT | Neptune Inn | 9pm
Groovy Arts Club Night at The Pipeline | Pipeline | 8pm
DEAF DEVILS + FANTAZMAZ + THE PHOBICS | Prince Albert | 8pm
HOT TAMALES | Blue Anchor | 8.50pm
Sunday 25/1
HI JINX PROMTIONS PRESENTS | Daltons | 12.30pm
North Sea Radio Orchestra and The Witching Tale | Komedia | 6.30pm
Hannah Wants - TRIBE At Night | Patterns | 11pm
ADE HARVEY | Neptune Inn | 4pm
Cyril Cyril + Damily (Bongo Joe Records) | The Rose Hill | 7pm
Cheers for popping by
Great to have you follow the Scoop today. Have a fab weekend. If you liked it, do share us with a friend. There’s a beer on me if you spot me in town.
