Planners reject bid to build swimming pool on Brighton beach

A proposed 25-metre swimming pool on Brighton beach was refused planning permission this afternoon (Wednesday 5 December). Councillors raised concerns about the design of the buildings, the bright colour scheme and the whole project’s impact on the area’s heritage and ecology....

Brighton and Hove planners back college’s £16m scheme to build new homes and classrooms

Greater Brighton Metropolitan College, known as the Met, can build on its car park in Pelham Street, Brighton. The college plans to build a £16 million creative and digital industries centre there as an extension to its tower block, which will also be refurbished. The Met also...

Police ask for help to find missing Brighton woman

Police have asked for help to find a missing Brighton woman. Sussex Police said this afternoon (Wednesday 5 December): “Concern is growing for a missing Brighton woman who has not been seen since Tuesday morning (4 December). “Simone Gibson, 56, went missing from her...
Posted On 05 Dec 2018 at 4:17 pm

Babes in the Wood double murder trial – Jury told to put right 32-year-old injustice

The jury in the Babes in the Wood murder trial have been asked to put right a 32-year-old injustice. Brian Altman, prosecuting, said in his closing speech: “The evidence points in one direction only. “The man who sexually assaulted and strangled those two children meant to kill...
Posted On 05 Dec 2018 at 4:11 pm

‘Hannah Wants’ your attendance at Patterns, Brighton for some serious clubbing!

Hannah Wants returns with her annual tour in February and March 2019, with several of the dates already sold out. She will be appearing locally at Patterns, Brighton on Saturday 16th March 2019 – ticket info HERE. Over the last few years, Hannah Wants has established...
Posted On 05 Dec 2018 at 3:55 pm

Australian Pink Floyd Show to come to Brighton next year

Having sold over 4 million tickets in 35 countries, The Australian Pink Floyd Show is rightfully hailed as one of the leading concert performances currently operating; The Times described them as “The Gold Standard”. This act is so good they were even engaged by David Gilmour to...
Posted On 05 Dec 2018 at 2:49 pm

Ten arrested as Brighton and Hove Albion beat near rivals Crystal Palace

Ten people were arrested as Brighton and Hove Albion beat near rivals Crystal Palace at the Amex stadium in Falmer last night (Tuesday 4 December). Three of the arrests were made at the ground, including a man believed to have thrown a pie at Wilfried Zaha, three were held at...
Posted On 05 Dec 2018 at 12:53 pm

A budget for the many not the few in Brighton and Hove

This week marks the start of the budget-setting process for 2019-20 and the fourth budget produced for the city under the Labour administration. Over these four years the city council has faced three significant challenges, including meeting £56 million of growth in demand for...
Posted On 05 Dec 2018 at 11:01 am

10 things you’ll want to hear about again as Brighton & Hove Albion embarrass Crystal Palace

1) Glenn Murray’s 8th Premier League goal of the season and the 5th time he has notched the first goal of the game at the Amex. 2) Summer signings not adapting to the Premier League ? Yves Bissouma, Florin Andone, Leon Balogun and Bernardo all had a superb match. Bissouma...
Posted On 05 Dec 2018 at 8:21 am