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Brighton MP quizzes minister after green light for gas field
Brighton MP Chris Ward was among the Labour backbenchers who quizzed ministers about the government decision to approve the Jackdaw gas field, with claims that it would be a “false economy”. Britain’s commitment to addressing climate change was also questioned by backbenchers in the House of C...
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Part of historic Sussex pier collapses during Storm Austen
Part of Brighton’s iconic West Pier has collapsed into the sea during Storm Austen.
Café and sauna planned for shopping street
A former print shop could become a café, health and wellness centre, if planning permission for changes are approved. Richard Harmer has applied to Brighton and Hove City Council to extend and alter 186-188 Portland Road, Hove. The application includes a new seating area, awnings, changes to the wi...
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Some objections to council’s school admissions changes upheld
Objections to the council’s secondary school admissions changes have been partially upheld by the Office of the Schools Adjudicator. As a result, Brighton and Hove City Council is required to change its admissions rules accordingly when allocating places for next September. The ruling by schools a...
Is he real? Is he malevolent? Brighton's railway ghost...
Brighton’s Hydrocracker Productions
Storm Austen sends section of West Pier crashing into the sea
A significant section of the remains West Pier has collapsed into the sea as Storm Austen swept along the coast. Further high winds are expected, with Storm Boelo expected to sweep in tromorrow (Saturday 24 October). The West Pier Trust website, on a page posted some time ago, said: “The West Pier...
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Britpop trailblazers Republica mark 30 years with Brighton gig
Anniversary tour
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Capturing the essence of Elvis on stage - Hastings date
Elvis tribute Ben Portsmouth will encompass the whole of Elvis's career on his This is Elvis 2026 Tour.
First Brighton gig in 12 years for Finnish progressive rock band
Brighton date
Mosque plan to go before councillors
Plans to convert a former social club into a mosque with five bedrooms for occasional are due to be decided by councillors next week. Brighton and Hove City Council’s Planning Committee is recommended to approve the application to convert the ground and first floors at the back of the buildings at...
Brighton and Hove Albion held to goalless draw by Czech side
Jablonec 0 Brighton and Hove Albion 0 Head coach Fabian Hürzeler has demanded more up front from his Brighton and Hove Albion side after they fired blanks in Czechia this evening (Thursday 22 October). Hürzeler admitted that the Seagulls were not at their best in their goalless draw against Jablon...
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Connected by India yet approaching heritage and creativity differently
Two Artists – Beyond The Canvas
Indian street food chain with Sussex restaurant unveils £40 Christmas feast
A street food chain has announced a £40 Christmas menu, available across its UK restaurants – including Brighton.
Neighbours object to amended office plans
Neighbours have objected to amended plans for an office building which already has planning permission including changes affecting the basement, and external bike parking and bin store. Nicolaudie UK Limited’s amendments relate to its three-storey office building plans on the plot at the front of ...
Yoga studio seeks permission for short-term holiday lets
Adding short-term holiday lets, a café and yoga studio to an existing sauna and artists’ studio space in central Brighton is recommended for approval next week. Yoyo Yard in Cheltenham Place, Brighton, has applied for a change of use for the site to allow for the lets and also for restoration of ...
Katie Price’s ex-husband Kieran Hayler cleared of raping 13-year-old in 2016
Kieran Hayler has been acquitted of raping and sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl when he was married to Katie Price.
Match gallery: Peacehaven and Telscombe take on Ashford United
Ashford United proved too strong for Peacehaven and Telsocmbe when they were the latest visitors to the Sports Ground in the Isthmian South East division.
Nuffield Health Brighton celebrates prestigious accreditation
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Political opinion: Brighton MP raises concerns over Jackdaw gas field approval and urges Government to rule out Rosebank
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Five-storey block of council flats could replace old wood store
Plans to replace an old wood store with a five-storey block of flats are expected to be approved by councillors next week. Brighton and Hove City Council has applied to itself for planning permission to replace Oakley House with 20 flats on the corner of Tillstone Streeet, Edward Street and Leiceste...