Council faces more tough decisions to close £25m budget gap
The council needs to save £25 million to balance the books in the budget for the 2026-27 financial year starting ...
Day: December 17, 2025
New ‘Ska On The Beach’ one-day festival announced for next Summer
Listen up rude boys and girls… there’s a brand new ska festival called ‘Ska On The Beach’ and this will ...
Reggae artists Eek-A-Mouse, Dawn Penn & Scientist are coming live and direct
In just a few weeks time reggae legends Eek-A-Mouse, Dawn Penn, and Scientist will be heading to Chalk in Brighton ...
High winds and heavy rain are on their way, warns Met Office
Heavy rain and high winds are on the way, the Met Office said, as it issued a yellow weather warning ...
Punk rockers Chelsea announce ‘Gene’s Birthday Weekend Bash’
Punk rock legends Chelsea have today announced that they will be celebrating the 75th birthday of frontman and founding member ...
Police officer charged with stalking and fraud
A police officer has been charged with stalking and fraud, Sussex Police said this afternoon (Wednesday 17 December). The force ...
Shaun Ryder’s Black Grape Brighton gig report
BLACK GRAPE + DODGY - CHALK, BRIGHTON 12.12.25 Thirty years ago, a group of Salford misfits emerged from the wreckage ...
Punk icons 999 announce new matinee Brighton gig
Punk rock band 999 were formed in London at the very tail end of 1976, December to be precise, when ...
Neighbours fear noise from restaurant garden if licence is granted
Neighbours fear noise from the garden of a restaurant and wine bar and have concerns about how it will be ...
Hidden Herd spring into action with 4 choice acts
Whitelands, Helen Ganya, Swallowtail and Dirtsharks have today been named as the March installment of the ever-popular Hidden Herd new ...
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...
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