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Brighton Football Coach Frankie Angel on Getting More Girls Playing
Frankie Angel was the only girl in her league. Now she leads Premier League Kicks at Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation, and says girls can see far more routes into football than she could, according…
Western Road Reopening Delayed After Red Route Protest, Council Says
Western Road will begin reopening on Tuesday 10 November and fully reopen on Wednesday 11 November, subject to completion of the work, Brighton & Hove City Council says.
Hollingbury New Council Homes: Nine Carden Hill Flats Complete
Nine new council-rented flats on the former Hollingbury Library site at Carden Hill are complete, and residents from the city's housing register will start moving in during November 2026, Brighton &…
Brighton Roadworks: Council Plans £2,500 a Day Lane Rental Charge
Utility companies digging up Brighton and Hove's busiest roads could be charged up to £2,500 a day under a lane rental scheme that councillors will hear about on 12 November.
Montreal Arms Brighton: No Community Bid for £425k Hanover Pub
No eligible community group told the council in writing it wants to bid for the Montreal Arms, 62 Albion Hill, Hanover, before the window closed on 3 November 2026. The pub is listed at offers over…
Care Leavers Month 2026 in Brighton and Hove: Events and Support
Brighton and Hove City Council has updated its care leavers local offer for National Care Leavers Month. 116 young people joined the free bus pilot, and a book launch, workshops and a Christmas…
Norton Road Car Park, Hove, Expected to Close Within 12 Months
Brighton and Hove City Council says Norton Road car park in Hove, 152 spaces, is expected to close within 12 months, with a new car park the idea being explored. What it means for drivers, permit…
Remembrance Sunday 2026 in Brighton and Hove: Times and Road Closures
Every Remembrance service in Brighton, Hove, Portslade and Rottingdean from 5 to 11 November 2026, with times, road closures on Sunday 8 November, maps and free bus travel for veterans.
Love Actually in Concert at Brighton Centre: 21 December 2026
Love Actually comes to the Brighton Centre on Monday 21 December 2026 with a full live orchestra playing Craig Armstrong's score. Doors 6.30pm, over-15s only, tickets from £60.
Sussex Police Step Up Spiking Action at Pubs, Clubs and Campuses
Sussex Police ran a nine-day push against spiking in September, visiting pubs and clubs and handing students anti-spiking drink covers during Freshers' Week.
Man Arrested After Upskirting Report at Brighton Clothes Shop
A 22-year-old man from Brighton has been arrested on suspicion of voyeurism after an upskirting report at a Brighton clothes shop on 27 October. He is bailed and has not been charged, Sussex Police…
Elm Grove Junction Brighton: Traffic Order Starts 2 November
A council traffic order for the Elm Grove and Queens Park Road junction in Brighton starts on 2 November 2026, but the council says roads will not be closed all the time and construction is due…
Valley Gardens Christmas Market Opens 26 November in Brighton
A traditional Christmas market opens at the new Valley Gardens public space in front of the Royal Pavilion on 26 November and runs daily until 27 December, from 12 noon to 9pm.
Brighton Artist Surprises Fatboy Slim With Oil Portrait at Museum
Brighton artist Diane Brandrett surprised Norman Cook, known as Fatboy Slim, with a hand-painted oil portrait at a Pepita Coffee signing event at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery on 27 October. She…
Brighton man, 20, given three-year Football Banning Order
Sussex Police says a 20-year-old Brighton man has been given a three-year Football Banning Order after months of intelligence gathering on antisocial behaviour at matches. Brighton Magistrates'…
Man charged after two men hit by Range Rover at Brighton Marina
Sussex Police has charged a 29-year-old man with causing serious injury by dangerous driving after two men were hit by a Range Rover outside Hollywood Bowl at Brighton Marina. Police say it was an…
Man dies after two-car crash on A26 near Lewes, police appeal
A man has died and two drivers were taken to hospital after a collision on the A26 at Malling Down near Lewes on Saturday night. Sussex Police is appealing for witnesses.
Oromo community marks 20 years in Brighton and Hove since 2006
The Oromo community from Ethiopia marked 20 years in Brighton and Hove with a celebration at MET College on 24 October. The council welcomed 79 refugees in autumn 2006 under the Gateway Protection…
Indian Summer Brighton launches £39 Christmas Feast with a twist
Indian Summer on East Street has a £39 Christmas Feast: rice crackers, a starter and a thali as a meat, vegetarian or vegan feast, with gluten free options for all three.