THE February-March 2026 edition of our free bi-monthly news magazine, the North Laine Runner, includes details of our 50th anniversary celebrations starting in January.

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We have reports on the successful exhibition, North Laine at 50, at the Jubilee Library from January 19 to 31, and our anniversary party and new book launch on January 27 at Brighton Toy Museum.

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The party included guest speakers, extracts read from the new book, a quiz and a grand prize draw.​

We also have pictures and reports on NLCA Christmas social activities and the latest news on planning matters.

 

We discover some unexpected star names who have studied at college in North Laine, including film star Julie Christie, former TV cook Graham Kerr known as the Galloping Gourmet, and Dragon's Den judge Deborah Meaden.

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A look back at 1976 reveals how dormant and downbeat streets looked at the time, and we investigate how TV crews have found North Laine a favourite location over the years 

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There's also our regular North Laine cartoon strip Swoop and a special anniversary North Laine crossword compiled by Mitch Egan. 

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NLCA's team of street representatives and other volunteers have been out delivering the Runner to every home and business in North Laine. You can also find extra copies at Brighton Toy Museum, Sainsbury's and some local pubs.

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