Brighton i360 bosses told pay up or we’ll pull the plug

The Brighton i360 has been given a million-pound warning as councillors allowed the seafront attraction’s operator more time to pay off its debts. The i360 owes Brighton and Hove City Council almost £48 million, including interest, and has been told to make payments totalling at...

Black Eyed Peas and Steps to top the bill at Brighton Pride

The Black Eyed Peas and Steps are to top the bill at Brighton Pride this year, it was announced this afternoon (Monday 27 February). The organisers said that the Black Eyed Peas would headline the Fabuloso weekend on Saturday 5 August while Steps would top the bill on Sunday 6...
Posted On 27 Feb 2023 at 9:38 pm

De Zerbi praises Dunk as skipper prepares for 400th performance tomorrow

Brighton and Hove Albion head coach Roberto De Zerbi has praised long-serving skipper Lewis Dunk ahead of the captain’s 400th appearance for the club. Dunk is expected to start in the FA Cup fifth round tie against Stoke City tomorrow evening (Tuesday 28 February) – while De...
Posted On 27 Feb 2023 at 8:11 pm

Hove school defends academy consultation as councillor urges rethink

Governors of a Hove school, with plans to turn it into an academy, have defended their consultation after criticisms made by a councillor. The criticisms followed a meeting last week between councillors and governors from West Blatchington Primary School, with the consultation...
Posted On 27 Feb 2023 at 6:02 pm

NYC-based Slackers announce Brighton concert

For 32 years, the NYC-based and critically acclaimed Slackers have been touring the world with their blend of Ska, Reggae, and Soul. Since 1991, the Slackers have released fifteen albums and countless singles, while their 1000s of live performances feed their fans with energetic...
Posted On 27 Feb 2023 at 5:01 pm

Craig David’s TS5 live show event moves to Wiston Estate

It’s the South East’s can’t-miss, don’t-want-to-miss event of the summer. Craig David is bringing his world-famous TS5 live show from Miami to the Wiston Estate in Steyning (NOT Castle Goring near Worthing) for one night only on Friday 8th September 2023. “At The...
Posted On 27 Feb 2023 at 2:14 pm

Brighton murder trial jury sent home after courtroom gets too hot

The jury in a Brighton murder trial has been sent home until tomorrow (Tuesday 28 February) because the courtroom was too hot. The trial of Pietro Addis, 19, of Radinden Manor Road, Hove, was due to resume at 10am today at Lewes Crown Court. The teenager is charged with murdering...
Posted On 27 Feb 2023 at 1:57 pm

Woodingdean councillors campaign to stop park parking charges

Two councillors are gathering signatures on a petition against charges for parking at Woodingdean parks. The Conservative councillors are hoping to protect Happy Valley and Central Park from Brighton and Hove City Council’s plans to introduce parking charges at parks across the...
Posted On 27 Feb 2023 at 12:53 pm

Luke Haines & Peter Buck Brighton concert report

LUKE HAINES & PETER BUCK – CHALK, BRIGHTON 23.2.23 This is the second time I’ve seen Luke Haines and Peter Buck. The last time being at London’s 100 Club in April last year. Since then, they’ve managed to bring out another album: ‘All The Kids Are Super Bummed Out’....
Posted On 27 Feb 2023 at 12:07 pm

New all-day festival hits the south coast with their first edition celebrating female talent

Colours Festival presents its debut outing at the stunning modernist De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill this summer, on Saturday 24th June. Situated on the outdoor lawns between the shore and the grade I listed venue, the all-day festival is set to celebrate and elevate female talent...
Posted On 27 Feb 2023 at 10:18 am
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