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Portslade school to learn if £12m extension can go ahead

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One of the nine secondary schools in Brighton and Hove will learn today whether it can build a sixth form centre and science block fit for [...]

Brave Brighton pensioner tackles armed robber

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A 75-year-old man bravely stepped in during an attempted armed robbery at a post office at lunchtime today (Wednesday 28 December).

The pensioner tried to wrestle the [...]

Albion ready to submit planning applications in Brighton and Hove and Adur

Brighton and Hove Albion chief executive Martin Perry today said that the football club’s two planning applications were completed and ready to submit.

They are for the [...]

Brighton and Hove Greens deny scoring own goal against Albion

Opposition politicians questioned the Greens’ support for Brighton and Hove Albion after a land deal was pulled at the last minute.

Senior councillors were expected to sign [...]

Brighton students end protest in university art gallery

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Students have ended their occupation of a Brighton University building this evening (Monday 5 December).

But they threatened a further occupation – either of the same site [...]

Thousands strike over pensions in Brighton and Hove

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Thousands of public sector workers went on strike in Brighton and Hove over their pensions today (Wednesday 30 November).

Almost every school was closed, including at least [...]

Brighton academy rated ‘good’ by Ofsted

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The new academy at Falmer has had its first inspection by Ofsted.

The independent watchdog said that the Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (BACA) was good – the [...]

Brighton and Hove apprentices fair draws a crowd to Albion’s new ground

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Almost 300 potential apprentices from the Brighton and Hove area went to a special careers fair at the Amex Community Stadium in Falmer.

The Apprenticeship Careers Fair [...]

Enterprise Minister to visit Brighton school

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Business and Enterprise Minister Mark Prisk is due to visit a Brighton school next week.

Mr Prisk, the Conservative MP for Hertford and Stortford, has been invited [...]

Brighton teacher offers hope in the east

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School teacher Sophie Gaston is a symbol of the ambition being shown at the new academy in Falmer.

To illustrate the point, ask yourself where you would [...]

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