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Charity nursery for children with extra needs to have new home
A specialist nursery will transfer to a former school site after the move won the unanimous backing of councillors. Members of Brighton and Hove City Council’s Strategy, Finance and City Regeneration Committee agreed to sell the Connaught Annex in Hove to the Jeanne Saunders Centre charity. The ch...
Pointless ………Albion will struggle to increase tally this season
The Premier League champions elect gave Albion a football lesson as the world, Arsenal and Liverpool looked on. Albion’s season effectively finished early last month in Rome, the Seagulls can’t go down or qualify for Europe. A very rare Kevin De Bruyne header goal and two from Phil Foden gave ...
Premier League match day 33 – Brighton and Hove Albion v Manchester City
Valentin Barco is due to start for Brighton and Hove Albion as they face Premier League champions Manchester City at the Amex this evening (Thursday 25 April). The 19-year-old defender is expected to line up alongside skipper Lewis Dunk, Jan Paul van Hecke and Joel Veltman at the back. Jason Steele ...
De Zerbi gives his verdict on Haaland’s absence
Brighton and Hove Albion boss Roberto De Zerbi said that it was “great” news that his side would not have to face Erling Haaland when they play Manchester City this evening. But the visitors had plenty of big players ready to step in when they come to the Amex, Se Zerbi added. Haaland, the Premi...
Port Lympne: a memorable and magical stay
I didn’t think it was possible, but last weekend my teen and tween kids happily gave up their screens – all thanks to an elderly rhino called Rosie and her friends. Our stay at Port Lympne Safari Park in Kent last weekend was one of the most memorable and magical trips we’ve ever taken. From [...
Greens call on Labour to apologise for undermining Cityclean managers
Councillors who took roles on council staff disciplinary panels and reinstated workers accused of bullying at the Cityclean depot should apologise, Greens have demanded. They spoke out as a committee made up of senior members of Brighton and Hove City Council met to end councillor involvement in “...
The Ultimate Brighton & Hove Albion Matchday Guide: Tips, Tricks, and Traditions
Attending a Brighton & Hove Albion match at the iconic American Express Community Stadium is an unforgettable experience. For fans, it’s more than just a game; it’s a gathering of community, passion, and pride. Planning your visit meticulously can transform a simple match day into an extraor...
Brighton chef Momma Cherri competes in TV series for spot on Aldi’s shelves
Legendary Brighton chef Momma Cherri will compete for a place on Aldi’s supermarket shelves as part of a TV series airing next week. Charita Jones, aka Momma Cherri, 68, beat hundreds of hopefuls to appear on next week’s episode of Aldi’s Next Big Thing with her ‘Love Dust’ all-purpose sea...
Strictly The Professionals – Brighton Centre
A spectacular line-up of some of the world’s best professional dancers will be high-kicking across Great Britain for the 2024 official Strictly The Professionals UK Tour. RICHARD BARBER meets the dazzling dozen dancers to find out why the Pro tour is a standout date in their diary. This breathtaki...
Free access to the Ramblers’ walking community for Sussex public servants
Public servants in Sussex can now enjoy free unlimited access to more than 50,000 guided group walks with the Ramblers, entry to Historic Royal Palaces sites and more thanks to a new membership package from Boundless, opening the door to £599* in total annual savings. The new Boundless Plus m...
Councillors reinstated three workers sacked by managers
Councillors reinstated three workers who had been sacked by managers and did a deal over a disciplinary matter in at least one case to prevent binmen going on strike during Brighton Pride in 2019. The decisions overruled managers and undermined them, it is claimed, and contributed to the climate of ...
Top scorer to miss Manchester City’s visit to Brighton and Hove Albion
Pep Guardiola said that Erling Haaland would not be available to face Brighton and Hove Albion this evening (Thursday 25 April). Haaland missed the FA Cup semi-final victory over Chelsea on Saturday (20 April), having come off at the end of 90 minutes in the Champions League clash with Real Madrid l...
MERCURY-NOMINATED AND MULTI-PLATINUM ARTISTS BRING NEW PROJECT TO HOVE
A new project from Lou Rhodes (Mercury-nominated singer/songwriter and founder member of highly acclaimed top 30 duo Lamb) and multi-platinum songwriter and keyboardist Rohan Heath (founder member of Urban Cookie Collective) comes to The Old Market in Hove on Tuesday 10 September. Lou and Rohan form...
Woman attacked outside Brighton branch of Waitrose
A woman needed hospital treatment after she was attacked outside the Brighton branch of Waitrose, Sussex Police said today (Wednesday 24 April). The force appealed for information about the assault which happened in February. The suspect, who was believed to be homeless, threw something at the woman...
Traders speak out about new red routes in Brighton
Traders affected by the new “red route” along London Road, in Brighton, have challenged a senior councillor on its shortcomings. Brighton and Hove City Council’s new red routes went live on Monday 15 April, making it illegal for traffic to stop on a stretch of the A23 London Road and Preston R...
Chicken takeaway looks to serve up late-night bites
A chicken shop in Brighton faced objections when it applied for a late-night licence so that it could stay open until midnight and deliver food until 2am daily. Popeyes, at 131-132 North Street, has no plans to sell alcohol but Brighton and Hove City Council’s licensing policy generally permits ne...
Three people arrested after woman found dead in Brighton hotel today
A woman was found dead in a Brighton hotel early this morning (Wednesday 24 April). Three people have been arrested – a man and two women – Sussex Police said. The arrests, on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a class A drug, follow the death of the woman at the OYO Gulliver’s […...
Mail apologises over Brighton article errors
The Daily Mail has apologised over a now-withdrawn article which said “woke councillors” had sent Brighton into decline. Deputy council leader Jacob Taylor complained that the article, headlined “What IS happening to Brighton?” was “littered with inaccuracies”. It said the council had sp...
Trans protest trial adjourned
A trial was adjourned today after a judge heard the defendant had been sent a link and 50-character password to crucial video footage just days ago – and on paper. Matthew Payne, 57, told Brighton Magistrates Court he had only just been sent the footage, which allegedly shows him pushing former co...
Memorial concert for popular Brighton promoter set for this Sunday
There’s a very special event happening in Brighton at the Concorde 2 on Sunday 28th April in memory of local father and music promoter Steve ‘Fozzy’ Foster, who sadly passed away in January following complications after major heart surgery. He won’t ever be forgotten but friends, family, and...