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Fire breaks out in Brighton home
A fire has broken out in a house in Freshfield Street, Brighton. Seven fire engines were on the scene at the height of the blaze. Neighbours are being asked to keep their windows and doors closed. No casualties were reportd. A spokeswoman for East Sussex Fire and Rescue said: “We were called at 2....
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Hippodrome proposal to go before planners next week
Plans to increase the audience capacity at the refurbished Hippodrome, in Brighton, are due to go before councillors next week. Brighton and Hove City Council’s Planning Committee is being advised to approve the changes to the Hippodrome’s existing planning permission which was granted in July 2...
Hundreds comment on £65m King Alfred plans
More than 220 people have shared their opinions on the proposed redevelopment of the King Alfred Leisure Centre since the plans went public. At the time of writing there were 203 objections and 23 supporting comments for Brighton and Hove City Council’s £65 million plans. The council wants to bui...
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Under threat GP surgery may not close after outcry, meeting told
Residents were told last night the strength of opposition to the closure of a neighbourhood GP surgery means it may not go ahead after all. Stanford Medical Centre has been consulting on moving its Islingword Road branch to the new medical centre at Preston Barracks – about a mile away. Stanfordâ€...
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Final beckons for Sussex Portrait Artist of the Year competition
Sussex Portrait Artist of the Year returns on Saturday, March 28, bringing together artists from across the region for a live portrait competition celebrating Sussex’s creative talent.
Brighton and Hove councillors formally approve proposal to demolish blocks
Councillors have agreed to start the process that will lead to the demolition eight tower blocks – and said that people had already started to move out and into new homes.
Former student houses in Brighton become family homes again
Student houses are being turned back into family homes again after their owners sold them back to Brighton and Hove City Council.
New Hove convenience store granted alcohol licence
A new convenience store in Hove can sell alcohol after the council granted its drinks licence application.
More details on bus route merger revealed
The merger of one popular Brighton bus route with another will help improve punctuality and stop it making a £250,000 annual loss, a bus company boss told residents last night. Nick Hill, Brighton and Hove Buses’ commercial director, outlined plans for the number 18 service, which is one of the c...
Brighton businesses invited to Rethink Leadership Without Hierarchy seminar
A Brighton-based leadership event is challenging conventional management wisdom, offering local business owners a chance to explore high performance without traditional hierarchy.
New Raystede charity shop opens in Hove
Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare is pleased to announce the opening of its newest charity shop, located on George Street in Hove. All proceeds from the shop, which adds to Raystede’s growing retail network across Sussex, will go towards helping the animals in Raystede’s care.
Fries dipped in ice cream?! Try the combo for free in Brighton this weekend
As British Summer Time begins this weekend, McCain has announced the launch of Mr. Chippy - an ice cream van serving an unexpected seaside scoop: hot Crispy French Fries dunked in cool, creamy soft serve ice cream.
'Always my dream' - Brighton and Hove Albion keeper Jason Steele on England call-up
Brighton and Hove Albion goalkeeper Jason Steele admitted it was a dream to represent England after he was included in the 35-man squad for the upcoming international friendlies.
Brighton and Hove Albion keeper makes holiday admission after England call-up
Brighton and Hove Albion goalkeeper Jason Steele revealed he will have to put his holiday plans on hold after a surprise call-up to the England national team.
DynamicDatingâ„¢ launches in Brighton & Hove: a new approach to dating for gay men
A new dating experience is launching in Hove this month, offering a calm and intentional alternative to app-based dating.
Brighton bus named after YMCA founder following local nomination
A Brighton & Hove bus has been named after YMCA founder Sir George Williams, following a nomination by YMCA Brighton. Residents are now being encouraged to look out for the bus as it travels across the city.
Brighton rock'n'rollers The Rockerati pick up famous fans
The album 'Having Fun With...' is the second from Brighton rock'n'rollers The Rockerati and is released this week on local label Corsair Records.
Saltdean takes a big step towards a greener future with successful Retrofit Suppliers' Day
Residents from across Saltdean gathered at St Nicholas Church on 7th March for a landmark community event — a ‘Retrofit Suppliers' Day’ held as part of an ambitious Saltdean Decarbonisation Action Plan. A project funded by GB Energy's Community Energy Fund.
Sussex Police officer charged with child sex offences
A Sussex Police officer faces court charged with sex offences against two children, the force said this morning (Tuesday 24 March). Iain Macnab, 51, who studied for a business degree at Brighton University, has also been charged with perverting the course of justice. The force said: “A Sussex Poli...
Lisa McWilliams, CEO of Brighton business HempWell, shortlisted for customer service excellence at the Dynamic Awards 2026
HempWell, a Brighton-based CBD producer and one of the most recognised names in the UK CBD industry, is proud to announce that co-founder and CEO Lisa McWilliams has been shortlisted for a Customer Service Excellence Award at the Dynamic Awards 2026, hosted by Platinum Media Group. The Dynamic Award...