The Brighton Seagull

Good morning! We've launched our membership programme, and we're blown away by the support we've already had this morning. Please consider joining The Flock to help us keep growing! seagull.news/support-the-se…

The Seagull can confirm that @lloyd_rm will not be eligible to be a candidate at the next election. seagull.news/lloyd-russell-…

The Seagull digs into the murky goings-on with the recent councillor expulsions. seagull.news/how-did-bright…

Looking for something to do this week? We've got you… @geckoofficial at Down to Earth Coffee @BPO_orchestra at @StGeorgesEvents @femfestbrighton's Christmas Crafternoon and Cabaret @platf9rm's Christmas bazaar @SaltdeanLido festive fun And much more! seagull.news/seagull-recomm…

A Labour source says blame for this lies with the 'meddling' South Regional office: "They are a toxic influence and clearly have no respect for hard working members and volunteers that make up the Labour party." seagull.news/two-labour-cou…

#OnThisDay 28th November 1896, Magnus Volk’s legendary Brighton & Rottingdean Seashore Electric Railway (nicknamed “Daddy-long-legs”) opened. The single car “Pioneer” with its luxuriously appointed interior and had to be driven by a qualified sea captain, for it ran on rails along the rocky foreshore to avoid difficult cliff terrain. But a storm damaged it badly just a week after opening, and it reopened at huge expense the following year. It became hugely popular, much like the connecting @volksrailway. Alas new sea defences needed to be built across the route and an avoiding line was too costly. It was closed in Jan 1901: substantial parts remained intact until 1910 but even today you can still see the route cut through rock and the concrete bases of the electricity poles at low tide. The full story is on @volksvera website volkselectricrailway.co.uk/history/the-da…

The Seagull can confirm that pending the outcome of an investigation by the Labour Party, Cllr Gajjar and Cllr Mistry have been removed from their positions on outside bodies, committees and lead member roles until the investigation is complete. Story to follow.

Have you read our latest weekly briefing? Palestine protest Trans rights protest Extension of a free school meals scheme And much more! seagull.news/seagull-weekly…

@ivebeenaway Oh, got it!

@ivebeenaway Any more information on this, Jon? Is this from the May election?

Have you read this week's weekly briefing? seagull.news/seagull-weekly…

Tonight at The Rose Hill, a night of gothic trap, hip hop and art pop, by exclusively queer trans performers, in celebration of their debut EPs! Music from Willow Grey, @Floralis_lc, and @_shonalika_—tickets are still available! therosehill.co.uk/events/queer-g…

Looking for something to do this week? Here's what Seagull Recommends! @ProudDisturber at @greendoorstore @BPO_orchestra at @brightdome @ForgeComedyClub, with @michaellegge, @michellesfunny, @stevewillcomedy and @funmbi @chalkvenue have a club now! seagull.news/seagull-recomm…

Have you read our latest weekly briefing? Climate activist protest action Hanover LTN fails to gain traction Increased time for council/public interaction and more! seagull.news/seagull-weekly…

Have you read today's weekly briefing? University occupation Council worker remuneration Further COVID vaccination And our big one, an update on the inquest into Alice Litman's death last year. seagull.news/seagull-weekly…

@brightonhalf @SaltdeanLido @WestPierTrust Food and drink recommendations are @GreenKitchenBN1—absolutely ace vegan cafe, they make a load of the bacon etc themselves and it's run by a very friendly lesbian couple who do morris-dancing—and @bottomsrest, run by the team behind @BrightonGin. Do visit for all your gin needs!

🏃@brightonhalf registration now open 🐶Dog swims at @SaltdeanLido 🏊Winter season tickets on sale @SaltdeanLido 🚋Volk's Electric Railway closes for season next weekend—winter talk at Patcham Community Centre this Wednesday 📽️West Pier Revealed film at @WestPierTrust centre 2/3

Looking for something to do this week? Here's what Seagull Recommends! 🎶@wearebeachriot 🎶@laurenaquilina at @KomediaBrighton 🤣@ForgeComedyClub at @IronworksBTN ft. @colinhoult, @phatcomedian, @tiernancomedian, @erichmcelroy and Sheraz Yousaf 1/3 seagull.news/seagull-recomm…

Have you read this week's weekly briefing? Problematic tweeting MAT secret meeting Property licensing ideating and more! seagull.news/seagull-weekly…

Looking for something to do this week? 🎶@ObsoleteLorelle at @greendoorstore, @cowleyclub benefit, @DexysOfficial at @brightdome, @floralimageband at @thehopeandruin 💿@_shonalika_'s debut EP, XXX, is out now! 🎙️@radioreverb fundraiser And much more! seagull.news/seagull-recomm…