Day: August 12, 2025

by Sarah Booker-Lewis - local democracy reporter

A Green councillor who has long championed wild verges was disappointed that two key areas were not included in a ...

Panel rejects takeaway’s plan to trade until 4am

A takeaway owner has been told that he cannot stay open until 4am by a Brighton and Hove City Council ...

Brighton’s Lambrini Girls share bill with The Libertines

by Nick Linazasoro

THE LIBERTINES + SUPERGRASS + SOFT PLAY + HAK BAKER + LAMBRINI GIRLS + REAL FARMER - GUNNERSBURY PARK, LONDON ...

We all have a part to play in dealing with domestic abuse

Brighton actor’s breakthrough role shone vital light on plight of the homeless

by Bill Randall

Ray Brooks, actor and Brighton boy, who died this week, starred with Carol White in Cathy Come Home in 1966. ...

As IKEA prepares to open in Brighton, here’s a sneak peak – with video

by Kairen Kemp

by Sarah Booker-Lewis - local democracy reporter

IKEA is opening it’s third UK city centre store in Brighton on Thursday (14 August) in Churchill Square Shopping Centre. ...

Restaurant battles to save late-night licence

Sussex Police urged councillors to uphold a decision to suspend a restaurant’s late-night refreshment licence at a secret hearing this ...

Sport

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....

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

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...

King Alfred debate – barrister spells out some of the concerns