Day: December 23, 2025

Former Gunner Danny Welbeck could make a return to the Brighton and Hove Albion match-day squad in time for the ...

King Alfred campaigners call for a referendum

King Alfred contractors harassed after demolition disinformation shared online

Workers clearing asbestos from the King Alfred's basement in preparation for the later demolition of the leisure centre are being ...

Hove hotel evacuated after fire breaks out

UPDATE: A high-rise Hove hotel has been evacuated while firefighters battle a blaze on its fourth floor. East Sussex Fire ...

Police grateful for Santa’s presence as they tackle shouty drunk

Santa’s presence helped to keep people safe before police arrested a man who appeared to be drunk and trying to ...

Sex attacker targets women exercising on seafront

Hove man pleads guilty to seafront sexual assaults

A 59-year-old man has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting several women in Brighton and Hove including on the seafront. Sussex ...

Traveller fined for hunting with dogs

A poacher has been fined for hunting with his dog in a nature reserve. Randell Owen, 23, of St Michael’s ...

Plans for 30 homes on former Saltdean caravan site

A developer is hoping to build 30 homes on the site of a former plant nursery and caravan site in ...

Council’s rubbish service back in the spotlight

When is bins? Brighton and Hove’s Christmas collections

by Sarah Booker-Lewis - local democracy reporter

Are you wondering when is bins? Here's a handy guide to refuse collections in Brighton and Hove over Christmas and ...

Petition calls for clean air pilot scheme in Lewes Road

Almost 2,000 people signed a petition calling for a clean air pilot scheme in Lewes Road, Brighton. Neurologist Sara Leddy ...

Sport

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

A specialist barrister spelt out some of the concerns about plans for a £65 million new King Alfred swimming pool...

King Alfred feels ‘weight of history’