Court papers lodged to stop Brighton and Hove taking over Peacehaven
East Sussex County Council has started a court case to try to stop Brighton and Hove City Council from taking...
Politics
Council urged to engage with residents when siting electric car charge points
The council is being urged to engage with residents when choosing where to site electric vehicle (EV) charge points. Independent...
Repaint coming for seafront railings funded by cash from developers
Projects in five areas have secured funding through the Better Brighton and Hove Fund. Following suggestions from the public, ward...
Old shop building in Western Road to be demolished and replaced
New flats and shop space have been approved for a “dog’s dinner” of a building in Western Road, Brighton. Rachel...
Decision due on Black Rock’s future
A potential five-year lease is on the cards for a company to run cultural events as part of a temporary...
Rule changes spur councillors to hold earlier meeting
Changes to national planning law have prompted the council to bring forward its next Planning Committee meeting. Brighton and Hove...
Green MP speaks of regret over Zionism motion
The Green MP for Brighton Pavilion has spoken of her regret over a motion that said “Zionism is racism” and...
University urged to halt moves to end union recognition
Councillors have written to Brighton University vice-chancellor Donna Whitehead urging her to halt moves that they say amount to derecognising...
Former school can be used as shared house for 47 people
A former school can be used as a huge shared house for the next two years after councillors reluctantly granted...
Hundreds gather in Hove to remember those murdered on October 7
About 250 people gathered in Palmeira Square, in Hove, to remember those who were murdered in the October 7 attacks...
Arts and Culture
Sussex coach leaves for Lancashire
Sussex coach Paul Farbrace is leaving the county to become director of cricket at Lancashire. The former England assistant coach...
Farbrace gives his verdict after Sussex finish third
Sussex director of cricket Paul Farbrace spoke about the win at Hampshire and the season overall after victory in the...
Sussex wrap up rout of Hampshire on day three
Sussex 244 (71.5 overs) and 319-9 declared (78 overs) Hampshire 128 (59 overs) and 238 (54.4 overs) Sussex (19 points)...
Albion’s fairytale rise inspires a home win on a grand stage
It would be easy to say that Stand or Fall at the Theatre Royal in Brighton was a play about...
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