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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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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...
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...
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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...
CineCity opening night film explores friendship and working-class life
CineCity opening night film explores friendship and working-class life CineCity film festival in Brighton returns next month from 6-15 NOV 2026 in multiple cinemas across the city (and Lewes) with a new opening film I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning. The film from acclaimed director Clio Barnard...
Restaurant Review: Connie’s Pizza, Brighton
Restaurant Review: Connie’s Pizza, Brighton There are few restaurant critics harder to please than a hungry teenager. So when my pint-sized dining companion declared that the pizza at Connie’s was the best he had ever eaten, I knew Brighton’s newest pizzeria was doing something right. We visit...
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...
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 ...
Tallulah Rendall and Atton=Raon
Tallulah Rendall’s show at The Folklore Rooms will be celebrating her seventh album, HUMAN, which is a raw and cinematic exploration of what it means to live with an open heart in a world that often rewards disconnection. Blending alt-pop, electronic textures and organic instrumentation. The sh...
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 ...
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...
Firearms backlog leaves hundreds waiting for several months
A firearms licensing backlog has left hundreds of people waiting for several months – and longer than a 120-day target. Sussex Police is recruiting more people to carry out firearms licence checks, with the workload looking likely to come under extra pressure next year as covid-era renewal applica...
Fewer burglaries, say police, but less than 1 in 10 are solved
Nearly 700 fewer burglaries were recorded in Sussex last year then the year before – a drop of 13 per cent. But fewer than one in ten were solved – in line with the national average but just over the rate of 14 years ago. Assistant Chief Constable Rosie Ross said that Sussex Police recorded […...
The Haunting of Hill House Chills You To The Bone
It’s quite an ask to turn Shirley Jackson’s chilling 1959 novel into a theatre show is quite an ask, particularly following a Netflix series. However, Olivier and BAFTA winner, Stef Smith has very successfully done just that. From the first few seconds, following curtain up, the vibe of the pl...
Ballet Nights brings international dance stars to Theatre Royal Brighton
Former Royal Ballet principal Alina Cojocaru joins stars of the Paris Opera, the Martha Graham Dance Company and the next generation of dance talent for a one-night performance blending classical ballet, contemporary choreography and live music. Ballet Nights returns to Theatre Royal Brighton on Wed...
CINECITY Brighton Film Festival returns with ten days of international cinema and exclusive previews
The 24th CINECITY Brighton Film Festival brings award-winning films, director Q&As, archive discoveries and live soundtracks to venues across Brighton and beyond from 6–15 November. Brighton’s annual celebration of cinema returns next month with ten days of international films, exclusive pre...
Texas Celebrate 30 Years of ‘White On Blonde’
Texas, one of the UK’s defining bands of the 21st century, celebrate 3 decades of the record that made them superstars when ‘White On Blonde’ turns 30 on February 5th next year. Alongside the anniversary release comes brand new single ‘Another Way To Cry,’ and a huge 2027 UK & EU tour,...
See Behind The Mask!
Take It Off! Take It Off! If you have joined in with these words and shouted them at your telly on a Saturday night, you know exactly what we mean. The Masked Singer has become a phenomenon, drawing massive audiences and luring well-known celebrities into a role they never planned for. What you migh...
The Philosophy Of The World
The Shaggs released their album Philosophy of the Worldin 1969 and have been dubbed the worst band of all time, yet are also lauded by figures such as Kurt Cobain and Frank Zappa. Now it is time to see the story behind the band. And what a story: Fremont, USA. A boy receives a palm reading […]