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Police search for convicted burglar to return her to prison
Police are trying to find a convicted burglar to return her to prison. Sussex Police said: “We are searching for Lacey Gunn, who is wanted on recall to prison. “Gunn is 39 and has links to the Brighton area. “If you see Gunn, call 999 quoting reference 283 of 01/02. She is also known to […]
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'They received treatment' - Danny Welbeck and Joel Veltman injury update revealed after Brighton pair miss Southampton trip
Fabian Hurzeler remained coy when asked for an injury update on two key Brighton players.
Fabian Hurzeler has one 'regret' after Brighton thrash relegation-threatened Southampton
Fabian Hurzeler said he has one regret' after Brighton thrashed relegation-threatened Southampton in the Premier League.
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Brighton and Hove Albion player ratings: One 9 and plenty of 8s as Albion thrash sorry Southampton
Joao Pedro, Georginio Rutter, Kaoru Mitoma and Jack Hinshelwood all got on the scoresheet as Brighton comfortably beat Southampton 4-0 and earned their third successive win in all competitions.
Traffic chaos reported after A259 closed for public safety; video shows unsafe building
Traffic chaos has been reported due to the closure of a key stretch of the A259.
Experienced duo join Lewis Dunk in missing Brighton's visit to Southampton: Positional change made due to surprise absentees
Brighton are without three of their most experienced players for the visit to Southampton.
'Risk of catastrophic failure’ - Busy part of A259 in Sussex has closed due to safety risk
A busy road in Brighton has closed due to the safety risk associated with a fire-damaged hotel.
Conservatives take aim at cuts in council budget
Leading Conservative councillors have criticised the government for another year of “savage” cuts to council spending. Brighton and Hove’s Conservatives are particularly concerned about cuts to libraries, unauthorised encampment enforcement and the effects of national insurance increases when ...
Police warn parents about underage drinking in Brighton
Police in Brighton and Hove have issued a warning to parents after spotting a rise in underage drinking.
Greens call for bold action as council prepares to set budget
Green councillors have criticised proposed cuts totalling £15 million as Brighton and Hove City Council prepares to set the budget for the coming financial year and said bold action was needed. The main opposition party raised concerns about cuts to trading standards, libraries, the team dealing wi...
Bowls club can sell drink in new clubhouse despite objections from neighbours
A bowls club has been granted a new club premises certificate, permitting the sale of alcohol, despite strong objections from some neighbours. Hove and Kingsway Bowling Club applied for the certificate for its new base at the outdoor sports hub building at Hove Beach Park – part of a £15 million ...
Woman starts petition calling for coach station to be better
A woman disgusted by the state of Brighton’s coach station has started a petition calling on the council to improve the facilities. Celia Steer catches National Express coaches regularly from Pool Valley which prompted her to set up her petition on the Change.org website. The lack of a waiting roo...
Brighton i360 cuts prices and sets date to reopen
The new owner of the i360 has set the date for reopening the seafront viewing tower and announced a big cut in the price for people living in Brighton and Hove. Hospitality group Nightcap said: “The wait is almost over! The iconic seafront attraction Brighton i360 is set to open its doors to every...
A259 Brighton seafront road closes over Royal Albion Hotel risk
The A259 King’s Road, by the Royal Albion Hotel, just west of the Palace Pier, is to close with immediate effect over safety fears. The fire-damaged section of the building and the scaffolding that holds it up are at risk of catastrophic failure, according to an expert report. Brighton and Hove Ci...
Two people taken to hospital after closure of busy Brighton road
Two people were taken to hospital this afternoon (Friday 21 February) after a “medical incident” in the centre of Brighton. New Road was closed as the emergency services dealt with the incident outside the Unitarian church. Several ambulances and police cars were sent to the scene. Sussex Police...
Sussex Police confirm 'medical incident' amid large emergency response in city
The police have issued a statement after reports of an emergency incident unfolding in Brighton.
CINDERELLA AND FRANKENSTEIN’S MONSTER ARE DEAD will play 2025 Brighton Fringe
The Beachcombers is bringing their brand-new experimental one-woman show “Cinderella and Frankenstein’s Monster Are Dead” to the 2025 Brighton Fringe.
Gail Porter joins HerStory 4 Panel as Brighton's leading women in business event returns
HerStory 4, Brighton’s leading event celebrating International Women’s Month, returns on Friday, 14th March 2025, at Projects The Lanes, Brighton. Now in its fourth year, this empowering event brings together some of Sussex’s most inspiring women in business to share their journeys, insights, ...
Albion stars meet young fans at disability football camp
Four stars from the Albion men’s first team made a surprise visit to a BHAFC Foundation disability football camp in Lancing earlier this week.
Brighton & Hove Albion and Govia Thameslink Railway announce renewed partnership to achieve community goals
Brighton & Hove Albion have partnered with the UK’s largest train company, Govia Thameslink Railway, to deliver a range of projects set to benefit thousands across Sussex.