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Another Brighton school to close

Another Brighton primary school looks likely to close after the announcement of a consultation. St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, in Hollingdean, has almost one in three places vacant. A statement on the school website said: As a result of falling pupil numbers, the Diocese of Arundel and Brigh...

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Fire risk to tower block will cost millions to put right

The council faces spending millions of pounds to deal with fire safety concerns at a landmark tower block in Brighton. The news emerged as tenants – who were shut out with no notice on Friday – were told that a fire could spread through the entire building in 30 to 60 minutes. A safe building [...

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Cabinet expected to agree £600k outdoor events programme

Outdoor events are expected to raise more than £600,000 for Brighton and Hove City Council this year. A report to the council’s cabinet said that event income had increased dramatically, with a target of £611,420 despite no significant increase in the number of events since 2017. Brighton and Ho...

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Hove seafront venue granted drinks licence and midnight closing time

A new beach-front venue called Babble has been granted a drinks licence and can stay open until midnight. Eleven people living in Fairlawns, a block of flats across the road from the new building, in Kingsway, Hove, objected to the application. But Jack Cregan, 39, of the Crafthouse Collective Ltd, ...

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Saltdean Lido to close for four weeks to fix leaks

Saltdean Lido is to close for about four weeks to fix faulty pipework which has been causing underground leaks. The lido management emailed and posted on Facebook today (Monday 11 November) to tell customers that the pool would be closed from Wednesday (13 November). They also warned that the unexpe...

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New food outlet faces challenge over hours

Concerns about crime, particularly during football matches and Pride, led police to object to an application by a new food outlet to stay open until 3am in the centre of Brighton. Sussex Police and Brighton and Hove City Council objected to London Export and Import Limited’s application to operate...

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The Who’s frontman Roger Daltrey confirms Brighton date

The Who’s frontman Roger Daltrey will be hitting the road in 2025 on a special solo tour packed with classic The Who songs, solo hits and his now-famous Q&A sessions, in which he opens up to the fans who have been with him throughout the decades.

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Sussex Police investigating 'hate crime' at protest

A police investigation is underway after an ‘incident’ at a protest in Sussex.

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Brighton Dome hosts star-studded graduation ceremony

The Brighton Dome served as backdrop to a glittering graduation ceremony for BIMM University’s Performers College last week, bringing together more than 500 graduates of the creative arts and a trio of prominent industry figures to mark the achievements of the Class of 2024.

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Feel-good shopping: Together Co’s Good Gift Guide gives back to Brighton and Hove community

Giving back to your community is now even easier with the launch of loneliness charity Together Co’s Good Gift Guide. The new venture is a great way for people to shop local while supporting people in Brighton and Hove who are lonely or socially isolated.

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'He just asked me what happened' - Jan Paul van Hecke reveals all about THAT exchange with Pep Guardiola

Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke has revealed what Pep Guardiola said to him after TV cameras appeared to show a heated exchange.

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'Please call 999' - Police in Sussex search for 'vulnerable' missing man

The police are searching for a ‘vulnerable’ missing man in Sussex.

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Shades of Mrs Thatcher as An Inspector Calls - Eastbourne dates

Setting all politics aside, Jackie Morrison finds herself hearing a certain past prime minister as she steps into the shoes of Mrs Birling in J B Priestley’s classic An Inspector Calls.

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Arsonist targets home in Brighton

An arsonist set light to someone’s home in Brighton at night and a few nights later the same property was vandalised, leaving a door and windows smashed. Sussex Police has issued an appeal for witnesses to the incidents in Whitehawk as well as information and any footage from security cameras, inc...

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Police launch hate crime investigation following incident in East Sussex

Sussex Police have launched an investigation into a hate crime following an incident in East Sussex.

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Remember where to remember the fallen

Several services of remembrance are due to take place across Brighton and Hove today (Sunday 10 November). The weather forecast is dry with some cloud and a light northerly wind expected to keep temperatures crisp. The mayor, Councillor Mohammed Asaduzzaman, is scheduled to attend five ceremonies, s...

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'Exactly what he worked for' - Brighton boss praises £25 star after dream return from devastating injury

Scoring the winner against Manchester City on your Premier League debut is one thing – but doing it after a lengthy injury lay-off is the stuff of fairy tales.

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Brighton fans taunt Pep Guardiola as former Premier League star laments 'one of the worst halves of football'

Brighton fans told Pep Guardiola ‘you’re getting sacked in the morning’ as the clock ticked down on an historic comeback victory at the Amex Stadium.

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'Gaffer told us to believe' - Brighton talisman is back with a bang in stunning comeback victory over Manchester City

After bringing Brighton level against Manchester City, Joao Pedro said to the TV camera: “I’m back.”

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'We didn’t' - Fabian Hurzeler reveals half-time dressing room message as Manchester City lead Brighton

Fabian Hurzeler has revealed what he told his Brighton players during the half-time break, after Manchester City took a one-goal lead at the Amex.