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Brighton MP calls for transparency in debate about former Prince Andrew
Questions about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s appointment as a special envoy have sparked calls to apply freedom of information law to the royal family. Members of the public have a general right to access information held by public authorities but communications related to the royal family or roya...
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Pair jailed for running ‘Charlie’ drug line
Two men who ran a drugs line known as Charlie selling to customers in Brighton have been jailed. Ross Sandwell, 42, and Charlie Harris, 23, were busted after two raids at their homes in Suez Way, Saltdean and Johnson Walk, Crawley in May last year. They had come to the attention of police through mo...
Cuts to children's pedestrian training in Brighton and Hove face backlash
Fifty children have been seriously injured in road accidents in Brighton and Hove over the past five years, councillors were told in a debate about a proposed cut to road safety training.
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Temporary housing cost puts pressure on Brighton and Hove City Council’s budget
A leading councillor has underlined the pressure that the cost of temporary housing has put on Brighton and Hove City Council’s budget in recent years.
Council given £15m emergency funding to cover homeless housing bill
The government is giving the city council a £15 million cash injection to help it pay for its spiralling homeless housing bill. Brighton and Hove City Council applied for the money after the number of households in temporary accommodation reached a five-year high of 2,170 in November and December. ...
Sell out Brighton & Hove Triathlon and Multisport Festival returns for year 9 on Sunday 6 September 2026, with events for all on closed roads, plus a major boost for the local economy and local trade
Now established in Eastbourne since 2011, the event has become one of the country’s biggest multisport weekends, Brighton & Hove Triathlon continues to attract first-timers, families, charity fundraisers, and experienced athletes in one inclusive festival format. Organisers say the event is b...
Big Farmland Bird Count extended until weekend
The Big Farmland Bird Count has been extended by a week after the recent wet weather hampered conditions. The organisers said: “Due to the adverse weather in February, the Big Farmland Bird Count will be extended by another week. “The national annual census of farmland birds – the Big Farmland...
Trustees lose control of under-investigation heritage charity
A regulator has taken control of Brighton heritage charity from its trustees while an investigation continues into alleged misconduct and a disputed will. The Charity Commission has appointed an interim manager to secure property belonging to the Brighton and Hove Heritage Commission, which has fall...
Brighton drug dealer jailed
A Brighton dealer is one of two men who have been jailed for their part in running the “Charlie” drugs line. The pair came to the attention of the police as a result of “mobile phone intelligence” relating to the drugs line last May. It was established that the line was being controlled by 2...
Panto Dame plans to run Brighton Half Marathon in full costume
Brighton’s favourite Panto Dame Widow Twankey, who takes to the stage every Christmas, is embarking on a different challenge - running Sunday's Brighton Half Marathon in full make-up, wig and frock.
Brighton’s Big Dip: Record-breaking sea swim planned for International Women's Day
Brighton’s iconic beach will become a sea of sparkly swimmers this March in celebration of International Women’s Day 2026. On Saturday 14th, 1,000 brave cold-water dippers will take the plunge in a record-breaking synchronised event across the South Coast - and Brighton is taking centre stage.
Family makes second bid for holiday let garden caravan
A family denied permission to turn a caravan at the bottom of their garden into a holiday let is making a second bid to get the green light. Last time Mr H and Mrs J Fletcher tried to get permission to use the mobile phone at 16 Deanway in Hove as a short term let, […]
Tories hit out at £70k toilet tax
Plans to bring in a toilet tax – a 50p charge – to use five of Brighton’s busiest public toilets along the seafront have been criticised by the Conservatives. The budget proposal came under fire in a town hall debate last week, with councillors and officials warned that the fee would hit harde...
A celebration of English excellence: Roebuck Estates announce partnership with Brighton and Hove Museums
Sussex-based Roebuck Estates, one of England’s leading producers of vintage sparkling wine, has announced a new partnership with Brighton & Hove Museums, becoming the organisation’s exclusive English sparkling wine partner for 2026.
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Memories of a pioneering gay leather motorbike club
A new exhibition at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery is shining a light on the Sussex Lancers, a pioneering gay leather motorbike club whose story reflects community, identity and resilience in the face of prejudice and the HIV/AIDS crisis.
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Weather theme for next Littlehampton Concert Band concert
Littlehampton Concert Band are looking forward to a busy year of music-making.
Gender Stories will "inspire and move" you in Brighton
Project lead Joanne Smith hopes you will come away inspired.
Hastings Contemporary confirms programme of exhibitions for 2026
Hastings Contemporary has confirmed its programme of exhibitions for 2026 – six exhibitions which showcase the work of leading international and Sussex-based artists, including Maggie Scott as the gallery’s Sussex Spotlight Artist this spring.
Air ambulance to test hospital’s £16m helideck for first time
The £16 million helideck at the Royal Sussex County Hospital is due to be tested by an air ambulance helicopter for the first time this week – possibly as early as today (Tuesday 24 February). The brief operational and safety checks will only go ahead if the air ambulance is not on a call-out and...
Petition urges council to scrap closure of vital day care centre
A petition has been started, urging the council to scrap its plan to close a day care centre that families said was a lifeline. More than 1,500 people have already signed the petition on Change.org, calling on Brighton and Hove City Council “to protect this essential specialist service for adults ...