Day: December 14, 2020

The family of Shana Grice have challenged a coroner’s decision not to hold a full inquest into her death. Miss ...

Council to use weighted poll for first time in cycle lane consultation

A consultation on extending the city's covid cycle lanes will use a weighted survey to ensure the council doesn't only ...

Major rail delays after train catches fire at London Victoria

South coast commuters are facing lengthy delays this evening after a train reportedly caught fire at London Victoria. Hove MP ...

School holiday food voucher boost for poorest families in Brighton and Hove

Brighton and Hove schools warn parents of Brexit risk to meals

At least two secondary schools in Brighton and Hove have alerted parents to potential issues with lunches in the new ...

Brighton school closes after clutch of covid cases

A Brighton primary school has closed because of a number of covid cases in its community. St Mark's Primary School ...

Brighton and Hove’s endangered elm trees at risk after hot spring weather

Buying logs for the fire? Steer clear of elm, pleads councillor

A leading councillor has urged people not to buy elm tree logs for their fires and wood burners this winter. ...

Climate activist on hunger strike in protest at council ‘inaction’

An Extinction Rebellion activist has pledged not to eat for a week because the council hasn't taken enough action on ...

Hunt sabs acquitted after farmer’s behaviour discredits evidence

by Sarah Booker-Lewis - local democracy reporter

One of the masked shoot organisers who met the sabs at Waterhall FarmPicture from Brighton Hunt Sabs/FB Four hunt sabs ...

Sport

Council submits plans for £65m new King Alfred Leisure Centre

Date set to decide £65m King Alfred plan

10 June 2026

A date has been set for the council’s Planning Committee to decide whether to approve plans for a new King...

Bruce on the Boundary – Robinson ready to take the next step

Sussex Sharks cruise to seven-wicket win over Kent in T20

by Paul Weaver - ECB Reporters Network supported by Rothesay

7 June 2026

Sussex Sharks 135-3 (17.2 overs) beat Kent Spitfires 133-8 (20 overs) by seven wickets Sean Hunt shone for the Sussex...

Brighton and Hove Albion agree to sign teen winger for £21m

7 June 2026

Brighton and Hove Albion have agreed to sign an 18-year-old winger for £21.5 million on a five-year deal. The club...

Padel courts to be built at harbour