Planners approve extra floor for house in Saltdean

Plans to build an extra floor on a family home led to tears from one of the neighbours. Independent councillor Bridget Fishleigh told Brighton and Hove City Council’s Planning Committee how the proposal had upset a Saltdean woman. She objected to plans for an extra storey on a...

Family home in Saltdean to be demolished and replaced with flats

Plans to knock down a house and build seven flats were granted planning permission despite concerns about the design. Councillors granted permission to demolish the house at 1 Withyham Avenue, Saltdean, and replace it with a four-storey block. Independent councillor Bridget...

Historic Brighton seafront pub awaits drinks licence verdict

A compromise agreed between the police and a pub company could pave the way for a long-established Brighton seafront venue to be revived. The owners of the old Doctor Brighton’s, in King’s Road, hope to reopen the premises as the Star and Garter, reflecting the original name of...

Worcestershire romp home against Sussex with six wickets to spare

Worcestershire (213 and 315-4) beat Sussex (264 and 263) by 6 wickets Jake Libby overtook David Bedingham to become the leading run-scorer in the LV=Insurance County Championship this summer as Worcestershire chased down a target of 315 against Sussex at New Road. Libby scored...

Brighton and Hove Albion end summer transfer window stronger financially if not up front

Fans may be yearning for a new striker but can take heart from two early wins in three games and a summer transfer window that strengthened Brighton and Hove Albion’s finances. Ben White’s £50 million transfer to Arsenal – currently bottom of the table – is not only the club’s...
Posted On 02 Sep 2021 at 5:49 pm

The Divine Comedy to play Brighton gig in support of ‘Greatest Hits’ album

Having now completed his third full decade as a recording artist, The Divine Comedy, aka Neil Hannon, today announces the treasure trove that is ‘Charmed Life – The Best Of The Divine Comedy’ – a collection of his finest moments, out February 4th 2022. A 24 track...
Posted On 02 Sep 2021 at 4:04 pm

Britain’s premier R’n’B band Dr. Feelgood announce Sussex concert

Arguably Britain’s finest R’n’B music act, Dr. Feelgood, have announced that they will be very shortly returning to play live here in Sussex. In fact, the date is a mere two weeks away! That’s not the only exciting thing, as you can add to that, their selected venue this time...
Posted On 02 Sep 2021 at 3:18 pm

Watch out for cancer warning signs and don’t put off asking for help, urge health chiefs

A senior medic has urged people not to put off going to the doctor if they have cancer warning signs such as lumps, sudden weight loss or unexpected bleeding. Vaughan Lewis spoke out after research suggested that thousands of patients were worried about burdening the NHS,...
Posted On 02 Sep 2021 at 1:40 pm

Victorious Festival – the UK’s biggest metropolitan festival (Day Three)

VICTORIOUS FESTIVAL – SOUTHSEA 29.8.21 Sunday – Day Three: The Brighton & Hove News Music Team had an August Bank Holiday getaway and so we headed off along the coast to the Victorious Festival which is the UK’s biggest metropolitan festival. Here’s...
Posted On 02 Sep 2021 at 11:14 am

Victorious Festival – the UK’s biggest metropolitan festival (Day Two)

VICTORIOUS FESTIVAL – SOUTHSEA 28.8.21 Saturday – Day Two: The Brighton & Hove News Music Team had an August Bank Holiday getaway and so we headed off along the coast to the Victorious Festival which is the UK’s biggest metropolitan festival. Here’s...
Posted On 02 Sep 2021 at 11:13 am
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