Kebab shop owner applies for a late licence for a fifth time
A kebab shop owner faces objections from a neighbouring business as he tries a fifth to obtain a licence for...
Architect urges minister to ‘call in’ King Alfred plan
An architect wants the £65 million plans for the new King Alfred swimming pool and leisure centre to be “called...
Drink driver crashes and dumps car in middle of road
A drink driver crashed and dumped his car in the middle of a road, a Portslade delivery driver was caught...
Residents affected by Pride Street Party call for urgent info
Some residents have complained that they are not sure whether they will be able to come and go from their...
Brighton hospital trust paid £560k to outgoing boss
The departing chief executive of the hospital trust that runs the Royal Sussex County Hospital, in Brighton, received more than...
Roof fire this morning damages top-floor flat
A top-floor flat in Brighton was damaged by fire in the early hours of this morning (Thursday 30 July). East...
How the debate on the King Alfred plan was decided
A proposed new leisure centre at the King Alfred site was granted planning permission by councillors at a meeting lasting...
Brighton athlete narrowly misses out on mile final at Commonwealth Games
An athlete from Brighton narrowly missed out on a place in the final of the mile at the Commonwealth Games....
Plan for £65m new King Alfred pool and leisure centre approved
A £65 million proposed new King Alfred swimming pool and leisure centre has been granted planning permission this afternoon (Wednesday...
King Alfred pledge as council cabinet member makes case for £65m scheme
A leading councillor warned colleagues of the danger of failing to act now as they considered whether to grant planning...
Facebook post targeting Jews could land man in jail
A man has pleaded guilty over a Facebook post suggesting throwing eggs, overripe fruit and stink bombs at synagogues and...
King Alfred debate – barrister spells out some of the concerns
A specialist barrister spelt out some of the concerns about plans for a £65 million new King Alfred swimming pool...
King Alfred feels ‘weight of history’
A senior Brighton and Hove City Council official made an impassioned plea to members of the council’s Planning Committee to...
Sussex and Brighton board approves £3.3m towards purchase of fire appliances
Twelve fire appliances and eight 4x4 vehicles are to be bought for West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service after funding...
Four face court after police find stash of drugs and cash
Four men face court after Sussex Police said that they found a stash of drugs and cash in Hove. The...
Government awards £564k for bus reform in Sussex and Brighton
The government has awarded £564,000 to explore bus reforms including the possibility of franchising to the new Sussex and Brighton...
Council to push ahead with sale of landmark building
An application by former tenants of New England House to have the landmark building designated an asset of community value...
School fence to go before planners
Plans for a mesh security fence surrounding school playing fields are recommended for approval when it goes before councillors next...
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