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Reports suggest Sussex mayoral election to be postponed
Reform UK has accused Labour of a “blatant attempt to stop big wins” for their party amid reports that the government is postponing the first mayoral election for Sussex until 2028. Reports suggest that ministers will announce the two-year postponement of mayoral elections in four areas – Suss...
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BHT Sussex launches vital £30k Christmas appeal
BHT Sussex has launched its annual Christmas appeal in the hope of raising at least £30,000 towards the cost of running the vital services provided at its First Base Day Centre. The charity, formerly known as Brighton Housing Trust, said: “Your gift can keep hope alive for people experiencing hom...
Brighton and Hove Albion beaten in seven-goal Villa thriller
Brighton and Hove Albion 3 Aston Villa 4 Two goals from Jan Paul van Hecke, one of them in the final 10 minutes, were not enough as Brighton and Hove Albion were beaten 4-3 by Aston Villa at the Amex. Instead, it was a brace from England international Ollie Watkins that set the visitors on […]
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Debut for Tzimas as Brighton and Hove Albion host Aston Villa
Brighton and Hove Albion have named 19-year-old Stefanos Tzimas in the starting line up to face Aston Villa at the Amex this evening (Wednesday 3 December). It will be the teenager’s first Premier League start and comes after he opened his account when he came off the bench in the 2-0 win at Notti...
New pool plans approved
Plans for a new £7 million, 25-metre swimming pool in Withdean have taken a step forward after receiving unanimous approval. Brighton and Hove City Council’s Planning Committee backed the project for the five-lane pool at the Withdean Sports Complex in Tongdean Lane when they met today (Wednesday...
Investigation launched after blaze at old fire station
An investigation has been launched after a blaze at an old fire station where neighbours have complained about gas canisters being stored. Wyndham Street in Kemp Town was closed after a fire began in the roof of the listed Victorian building on Friday night. Neighbours said builders were working on ...
Political opinion: Reprieve for Rottingdean Library
Thanks to the hard work of the Save Our Library campaign group and the residents of Rottingdean, it is now expected that Rottingdean Library will be saved from closure, subject to confirmation at the Council Cabinet meeting on 11th December. This is thanks to all those people who signed the petition...
Brighton PACK & SEND new owner outlines artistic ambitions
Local entrepreneur Osazee Oyegue has extended his portfolio of south coast specialist shipping service centres with the acquisition of PACK & SEND Brighton & Hove, which follows his purchase of PACK & SEND Plymouth in February 2025.
Brighton graduate unites cancer-affected creatives in Sussex with major art exhibition
A University of Brighton graduate living with cancer is launching a bold new art collective with an exhibition that brings together Sussex-based artists to share their experiences of the disease through creativity.
I saw opening night of the musical based on the songs of Steps – it was not at all what I expected
If anything is going to get your out of the house on a dreary, cold and wet winter’s evening, it should definitely be Here & Now.
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Christmas spectacular with Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus
The boys from the Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus, fresh from their 20th anniversary celebration, return to the Brighton Dome for their winter spectacular, Beauty and the Bear on Saturday, December 13.
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Abigail's Party is the Christmas production from the Southwick Players
Abigail's Party will be the Christmas production from the Southwick Players at Southwick Barn from December 10-13.
Real-time bin collection updates go live on council website
People can now track their rubbish and recycling collections in real time after Brighton and Hove City Council started using pioneering new technology in its bin lorries. The council said that it believed it was the first local authority in the country to provide this real-time service. It said: “...
Brighton and Hove road partially blocked after reports of crash involving two cars
A road in Brighton and Hove is partially blocked this morning (Wednesday, December 3) after reports of a collision.
Eliza Carthy & Jon Boden bring their wassail show to Brighton
Eliza Carthy & Jon Boden combine their talents and reputations within the UK folk scene to tour as a duo once again for a nationwide wassail across key venues.
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Dream team back again as Martyn makes it 21 pantomimes in Eastbourne
This year Martyn Knight makes it 21 pantomimes in Eastbourne – and around 35 in all – when he takes to the stage in Peter Pan at the Devonshire Park Theatre this Christmas (December 5-January 11).
Reports of emergency aircraft landing in East Sussex village: Ambulance and fire crews respond
There were ‘no casualties’ after reports of an emergency landing, involving a light aircraft, in Rottingdean.
Council ordered to pay family £1k over education failings
A family is to receive £1,000 compensation from the council after it failed to provide them with occupational therapy and education. The Local Government Ombudsman set the compensation after a mother’s complaint about Brighton and Hove City Council’s handling of her son’s education health and...
Queen’s Nurse awards for Brighton students-turned-educators highlights university’s impact on frontline care
Two University of Brighton-trained nurses have been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Nurse title, celebrating their outstanding leadership and commitment to community nursing.
Festive ‘Brains at the Bevy’ talk shows how making boosts wellbeing
The University of Brighton’s award-winning community lecture series returns with a hands-on Christmas card-making session, showing how shared crafting activities can boost health, connection and community wellbeing.