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Free Hove Town Hall meet-up announced for council tenants and leaseholders
Brighton & Hove council tenants and leaseholders are invited to a free drop-in event at Hove Town Hall on Saturday 17 October 2026.
Brighton to face Manchester City in Carabao Cup fourth round
Brighton will face Manchester City in the Carabao Cup fourth round after dramatic third-round wins for both clubs.
West Sussex shoplifter becomes county’s first offender fitted with Buddi tag
A prolific shoplifter has become the first convicted offender in West Sussex to be fitted with a real-time Buddi monitoring tag, Sussex Police has announced. The measure forms part of a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order imposed after Daryl Hunt, 30, admitted 13 shoplifting offences at a Co-op store in South Street, Tarring, Worthing. What the…
Brighton Wheel set to return after council approves 25-year Madeira Drive lease
Brighton & Hove City Council has approved a 25-year lease for the Brighton Wheel to return to Madeira Drive, subject to planning permission and statutory consents.
Wellington House day centre closure goes ahead after Brighton call-in rejected
Brighton councillors rejected a call-in over Wellington House by a 4–4 vote settled with the chair’s casting vote. Here is what happens next for 21 users.
Police renew appeal after e-scooter collision injures 74-year-old woman in Worthing
Sussex Police have released footage and renewed an appeal to identify two men after a 74-year-old pedestrian was injured in an e-scooter collision in Worthing.
Sussex Airports Taxis granted Brighton & Hove operator licence
Sussex Airports Taxis has expanded its licensed operating coverage after being granted a private hire operator licence by Brighton & Hove City Council.
Albion survival story heads to Theatre Royal Brighton
A new stage production telling how Brighton & Hove Albion survived the loss of the Goldstone Ground and rose to the Premier League opens in the city next week.
Sussex Police launch crackdown on illegal e-bikes and e-scooters
Sussex Police has launched Operation Scramble after reports of illegal e-bike and e-scooter use across the county rose by 53.7%.
Brighton stun Manchester United with 3-2 Carabao Cup comeback
Brighton & Hove Albion recovered from two goals down to beat Manchester United 3-2 at Old Trafford and advance in the Carabao Cup.
Western Road resurfacing and proposed Red Route: what Brighton residents need to know
Major resurfacing work on Western Road is scheduled to begin on Monday 28 September, while Brighton & Hove City Council’s Cabinet considers the next step for an experimental Red Route. The planned work covers the busy stretch between Holland Road and Montpelier Road. The council says the resurfacing is expected to take around 45 days…
Welcome to Brighton Locals News
We’re launching the Brighton Locals News section as a home for community updates, local guides, and stories about the people and places that make Brighton & Hove special. Our aim is simple: to become a genuine point of reference for the city. Alongside our business directory, this section will carry practical guides to the…
