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Council votes to close Brighton school
Councillors spoke of their sadness as they agreed to a request by governors and the Roman Catholic church to close a primary school in Brighton. A report to Brighton and Hove City Council’s annual council meeting said that admissions had been falling at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary, in Davey Dri...
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Greens thwarted in quest for ‘spare’ committee seat
Green councillors were left disappointed after trying to secure 10 out of 63 seats on Brighton and Hove City Council committees. At the annual council meeting at Hove Town Hall yesterday on Thursday (22 May), councillors were asked to agree the political balance of the council’s regulatory and scr...
Brighton and Hove Albion boss rules out Pedro and Rutter for Spurs game
Brighton and Hove Albion boss Fabian Hürzeler said that Joao Pedro and Georginio Rutter would not be in the match-day squad for the visit to Tottenham Hotspur. Rutter has been sidelined with an ankle injury and Hürzeler said that the game on Sunday would come too soon. Pedro has scored 10 Premier ...
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Opposition councillors lash Labour over cash for party whip
Opposition councillors have criticised Labour for halving the mayor’s allowance to pay a “special responsibility allowance” to the holder of a political post – the party’s chief whip. They said that it ignored the recommendations of the independent panel that reviewed the basic allowances ...
New parking zone could be on the cards
A new resident parking zone could be coming to the southern end of Hollingdean after a public consultation – but the decision is not expected to be made in public. Brighton and Hove City Council said that this was because the cost would be less than £1 million and the decision would not have a [...
Crocombe takes four wickets in 11 balls for Sussex on day one v Hampshire
Hampshire 154 (52.3 overs) Sussex 110-5 (43 overs) Henry Crocombe and John Turner showed the value of their winter work with Dale Steyn in whirlwind spells as 15 wickets fell on day one at the Utilita Bowl in the Rothesay County Championship. Fast bowlers Crocombe and Turner were part of the England...
Objectors fight plan for phone mast near schools
Opposition is growing to plans for a mobile phone mast near schools and a listed building. Telecommunications company Cornerstone, which works with various mobile phone operators, including Vodafone and 3, wants to put up a 66ft (20-metre) mast on green space in Dyke Road, at the end of The Upper Dr...
Residents angry after weedkiller crew treats street that opted out
Neighbours were shocked to see a team of council contractors spraying weedkiller in their street months after they had formed a group to weed it themselves. Residents in Warleigh Road, Brighton, have spent hours working their way along the street, clearing weeks from between paving stones and next t...
The Great Escape (Part 4 – Saturday 17th May)
The Brighton & Hove News & Sussex News Music Team were out in force at The Great Escape New Music Festival. Once again this year, we strived to cover as many new and up-and-coming artists as possible during the event, which took place right across the city of Brighton and Hove at numerous v...
Woman, 62, in critical condition after two-car smash
A woman is in critical condition after the car she was driving crashed with another car before hitting a dog walker. The 62-year-old Brighton woman collided with the Mercedes at the bottom of Freshfield Road yesterday evening. Police are now appealing for witnesses. The driver of the Mercedes was un...
Top Things to Do in Brighton This May Bank Holiday Weekend
YOUR SPECIALLY CREATED GUIDE TO THIS BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND WITH WHERE TO GO AND WHAT TO DO. 🎭 Arts & Culture: Brighton Festival & Fringe The Brighton Festival continues through May 26, curated by guest director Anoushka Shankar. Expect a rich programme of music, theatre, dance, and family-...
From Burnout to Award-Winning Business Owner: Brighton Founder Launches Mentorship Program
From Burnout to Award-Winning Business Owner: Brighton Founder Launches Mentorship Program to Help Purpose Led Entrepreneurs Make Waves Brighton-based entrepreneur Lyndsey Clay, founder of the award-winning community brand Connected Brighton, is launching a new mentorship program this June and it...
The Great Escape (Part 3 – Friday 16th May)
The Brighton & Hove News & Sussex News Music Team were out in force at The Great Escape New Music Festival. Once again this year, we strived to cover as many new and up-and-coming artists as possible during the event, which took place right across the city of Brighton and Hove at numerous v...
Man, 58, denies inviting support for Hamas
A man has denied inviting support for proscribed terrorist group Hamas. Dylan Evans, of Hove, is charged under the Terrorism Act with one count of inviting support for the proscribed organisation on October 27 2023. Evans, 58, is self-represented and pleaded not guilty to the charge at Westminster M...
Patrols stepped up after reports of man following women
Police patrols have been stepped up around Queens Park after local reports of a man following women – and in one case attempting to get into their home. Only one report so far has been made to police, but other women have posted about being followed around the park by a man with a similar […]
Police prepare for anti-government march in Brighton tomorrow
An anti-government march and a counter protest organised by anti-racists are due to take place in Brighton tomorrow. The Great British National Strike, which is holding events in towns and cities across the UK, is asking supporters to meet at the Old Steine at midday. It’s organised by Richard Don...
ROOM-i-Nation Review
Aditya Prakash produced a stunning performance last night at Brighton’s Corn Exchange, introducing us to a fascinating genre of music by weaving personal stories into the gorgeous textures created on stage. ROOM-i-Nation brings to life Aditya’s 2023 album ISOLASHUN, using live music, soundscap...
Boys From the Blackstuff play
Boys From the Blackstuff comes to Theatre Royal Brighton this June Theatre Royal Brighton will welcome Boys from the Blackstuff, the critically acclaimed stage adaptation of Alan Bleasdale’s BAFTA-winning TV drama, from Tuesday 17 June to Saturday 21 June. Adapted by Dear England playwright James ...
Brighton Business Raises Over £79k for Charity
A Brighton-based business has made a remarkable impact over the past year, giving more than £79,560 in time or money for a range of local and national charities. Groundsure, a leading environmental and climate data company, has proved that community and compassion are firmly at the heart of its o...
A battle is under way for the soul of a Brighton GP surgery | Polly Toynbee
Wellsbourne GP practice is run by a not-for-profit, but could soon be in private hands unless Wes Streeting actsIt came as a thundering shock. Wellsbourne GP practice in Whitehawk, East Brighton, has just been told it is losing its contract. NHS Sussex, the local integrated care board (ICB), is prov...