School closure proposals expected to move to next stage
Councillors are expected to agree to close two schools from the end of August because of falling pupil numbers. Parents ...
Month: January 2024
‘Rockaway Beach’ Sussex music festival report
‘VARIOUS ARTISTS’, ROCKAWAY BEACH - BUTLINS, BOGNOR REGIS 5-7.1.24 It’s early January so it must be the Rockaway Beach festival ...
Brighton man arrested over plot to disrupt Stock Exchange
A man from Brighton is one of six people to have been arrested in connection with an alleged plot to ...
UPDATED Brighton hospital bosses urge patients to stay away over critical incident
Patients were warned to stay away from the main hospital in Brighton except for life-threatening emergencies this evening (Sunday 14 ...
More held for drink and drug driving in Christmas crackdown
Dozens of drink and drug drivers were arrested in Brighton and Hove during the annual Christmas crackdown, Sussex Police said. ...
Brighton and Hove Albion beat Luton 6-0 in Women’s FA Cup
Brighton and Hove Albion beat Luton Town 6-0 in their Women’s FA Cup fourth round tie at Sharpenhoe Road this ...
Man wanted for robbery and burglary
A man is wanted by police for robbery and burglary. Sussex Police said: “Can you help us find Edward Bunce? ...
Why we must take action on primary school places in the city
The last thing any council wants to do is propose the closure of a school in their area. We have ...
Stepson who stole £20k guitar out of spite avoids prison
An insurance salesman who stole his stepfather's £20,000 Fender Telecaster and other valuable music gear was acting out of spite, ...
Santa Bus raises £37.6k in 20th year
Brighton’s Santa Bus raised more than £37,000 for local charities in its 20th year. Santa joined competition winners as well ...
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...
- Sussex and Brighton board approves £3.3m towards purchase of fire appliances 29 July 2026
- Government awards £564k for bus reform in Sussex and Brighton 29 July 2026
- Four school-age children arrested after robbery 28 July 2026
- Armed police brought in to deal with siege 27 July 2026
- Two men arrested for helping prisoner who absconded 26 July 2026