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Hove Beach Park officially opened
The first new park in Brighton and Hove for more than a generation has been formally opened by the mayor Mohammed Asaduzzaman and council leader Bella Sankey. They cut a ceremonial ribbon yesterday (Friday 16 May) to mark the official opening of the £13.7 million Hove Beach Park. The seafront park ...
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Navigating two worlds at the Brighton Festival
ROOM-i-Nation at the Brighton Festival weaves together threads of Karnatik classical music, the history of Asian immigration and stories of identity and belonging to offer a nuanced take on navigating two worlds.
Peace breaks out in the Deans after land-grab claims
Peace appears to have broken out between representatives of Woodingdean and Ovingdean after they reached an initial compromise over the extent of a proposed neighbourhood plan. But news is awaited of the response from another neighbouring community because the proposed Ovingdean neighbourhood area a...
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First food waste bins on their way within months
Central areas with communal bins will be the last to have food waste collections in Brighton and Hove, councillors have been told. Labour councillor Emma Daniel, who represents Central Hove, raised the issue at the cabinet meeting yesterday (Thursday 15 May), saying that she had heard people were co...
Former Sussex Police officer facing trial for rape charged with 18 further offences relating to computer misuse
A former Sussex Police officer, currently facing trial for rape and sexual assault charges following an Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation, has been charged with 18 further criminal offences.
Car wash worker sentenced for brawl that led to man’s death
A car wash worker has been sentenced for affray after a drunken brawl in Brighton led to the death of a father of two. Lucian Sorenau, 32, was given an 18-month community order, having been cleared of manslaughter by a jury over the death of Anthony Barrigan, 44, from Liverpool. Mr Barrigan died fro...
Old Steine roadworks on track
The reworking of the area around the Old Steine is on track to be completed next summer. The project, known as Valley Gardens phase three, will see the Aquarium roundabout replaced with traffic lights next spring – and a new square created between the Pavilion and the war memorial. It will also ma...
Brighton student designs video game for people who struggle with hand controllers
A Brighton student has designed a video game for people with motor disabilities who struggle with handheld controls. Computing student Daniel Parmenter’s final year project is a game which uses other controls including speech recognition, head tracking and blinking detection. Daniel, who is studyi...
Bognor and Littlehampton set for Hampshire and Surrey trips - and Sussex's SCFL premier sides are Guernsey-bound
Sussex’s non-league football teams have been given their divisions and opponents for next season – and there are new destinations on the itinerary for many.
Chief Scout, Dwayne Fields, congratulates Jack and Oscar on achieving King’s Scout Award
Chief Scout Dwayne Fields had the honour of Jack Kimber from Brighton and Oscar Williams from Eastbourne at a special event held at Windsor Castle. The Duke of Kent, Joint President of The Scouts, joined Dwayne in congratulating the young awardees for achieving the King’s Scout Award – the highe...
Chichester alumna finds success with sellout play
A former University of Chichester student had a sellout opening night with her debut show With Ruby And I as part of the Brighton Fringe.
Brighton & Hove Museums release series of short films by young people across the city to mark National Classic Movie Day
To celebrate National Classic Movie Day (16 May), Brighton & Hove Museums has launched a vibrant new series of short films created by young people from across the city.
In pictures: Adorable birds and animals being cared for by Sussex RSPCA Centre
The RSPCA’s Mallydams woodland centre has had a busy period caring for everything from baby birds to fox cubs.
Print expert comments on Brighton Festival 2025 and why street art Is going collectible in 2025
Street Art - why this trend is booming, and what it says about art in 2025
Famous Sussex Bluebell Walk ends with 26 charities benefitting
Around 20,000 visitors enjoyed the annual Arlington Bluebell Walk and Farm Trail, which opened from April 4 until May 8.
London to Brighton Electric Vehicle Rally returns for its fifth year – bigger than ever
The London to Brighton Electric Vehicle Rally (EV Rally) is back for its fifth year on Saturday 21st June 2025—and it’s set to be the biggest celebration of electric mobility the UK has ever seen.
Celebrating Mod fashion in new Brighton exhibition
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery is turning the clock back to one of the most stylish and revolutionary eras in British culture with its new exhibition, The In Crowd: Mod Fashion & Style 1958-66.
Sunday Times Rich List 2025: Sir Paul McCartney maintains billionaire status, Brighton chairman enjoys £5m rise
Sussex resident Sir Paul McCartney and Brighton & Hove Albion chairman Tony Bloom have seen their respective personal fortunes rise, according to this year’s edition of the Sunday Times Rich List.
Brighton and Hove is a city of friends, says council leader
Labour leader Bella Sankey said that Brighton and Hove was a “city of friends in a country of neighbours” at the monthly meeting of the council’s cabinet. Her comments today (Thursday 15 May) came days after the Labour Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, was criticised for warning that Britain w...
Proposed closure of primary school to be decided next week
Governors of a Catholic primary have asked Brighton and Hove City Council to accept their request to close the school from the end of August. The request comes even though parents have campaigned against the closure St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Davey Drive, Hollingdean. A report to the c...