What Is The Brighton Seagull?

The Brighton Seagull is an independent news site publishing local news that matters.

Seagull was founded in 2021 by Carly-May Kavanagh—a journalist whose first-hand experience of newsrooms both local and national have led her to believe things can and should be different—and Adam Englebright.

We're for Brightonians, Hoveites and anyone who want to stay informed about local issues but doesn't want to have to wade through clickbait and banner ads.

We're non-partisan but not non-opinionated, focusing on environmental, social and community issues, balanced with coverage of the best live events the city has to offer: gigs, theatre, exhibitions.

We've broken stories, like the financial fraud at the University of Brighton:

Exclusive - University of Brighton suffers up to £3.7 million financial fraud
Vice-Chancellor criticises union leadership for publication of details.

We've published deeply-reported stories like this, about how our local football team's fans helped Wrexham avoid their ground being sold off:

Brighton’s unheralded role in Hollywood: When the Seagulls swooped in to help save “superstar club” Wrexham AFC
This is the story of how Seagulls fans helped to write a Hollywood ending for another club 253 miles away.

We've reviewed some of the city's best entertainment, like the Great Escape and the Fringe:

Review: The Great Escape 2022
The Great Escape is back in-person for the first time since 2019, and what a triumphant return it was!
Fringe Friday: Weeks Four and Five... and Seagull Fringe Awards!
Comedy! Escape games! Awards!

We publish our weekly news roundup, the Weekly Briefing, first thing on a Monday; our entertainment and food highlights Seagull Recommends on Fridays; and longer pieces on anything from kelp conservation to Bagelman.

If you want to get involved or write for us, please see here.


A disclaimer: The Brighton Seagull is in no way associated with Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club (beyond Adam being a supporter of theirs).