Brighton College head blasts Labour plan to tax private schools
The head teacher of Brighton College has criticised the Labour Party’s plan to impose value-added tax (VAT) on private school...
Education
Hove nursery to be sold and children to move to new premises
A nursery building in Hove for children with special educational needs (SEN) will be sold after councillors gave their approval....
Hove nursery proposal goes before councillors
An urgent meeting has been called to consider the proposed sale of a building that houses a nursery for children...
Merged primary schools hope to become academy and join trust
Two community primary schools have announced plans to become an academy and join an education trust. Benfield Primary and Hangleton...
Merger of two Brighton schools edges ahead
The proposed merger of two Brighton schools is moving ahead after a decision by councillors at Hove Town Hall yesterday...
Hundreds of empty school places as new term starts in Brighton and Hove
The drop in the number of children starting school this month is much greater than the national average, councillors were...
Anger over special school’s failure to open on time
Directors from a contractor have been ordered to give regular progress updates after a special school failed to open at...
Hove mother petitions for free bus travel for secondary students
A Hove mother has started a petition calling for free bus travel for secondary school pupils. Tina Phillips was shocked...
We have to cut the number of primary school places in Brighton and Hove
The UK has many problems at the moment – an NHS in crisis, a crumbling road infrastructure and persistent inflation...
Two Brighton schools look likely to merge
An infant and junior school in Brighton look likely to merge after a public consultation which drew just 47 responses....
Arts and Culture
Brighton and Hove Albion spanked by Villa
Aston Villa 6 Brighton and Hove Albion 1 Albion were tonked by Aston Villa at Villa Park - the Seagulls...
Premier League Match Day 7 – Aston Villa v Brighton and Hove Albion
Jason Steele returns in goal and Jack Hinshelwood makes his full Premier League debut. Danny Welbeck and Evan Ferguson steer...
Sussex thrash Gloucestershire to end season on a high
Sussex 202 and 505-7 (declared) Gloucestershire 195 and 173-9 Despite a hot and cold season, the hosts secured their best...
Sussex scent victory after a dominant day at Hove
Sussex - 202 and 505-7 (declared) Gloucestershire - 195 and 113-5 Sussex have victory in their sights after a commanding...