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Universal Quantum Sussex funding tops $100m: what it means locally
Sussex spin-out Universal Quantum announces over $100m in funding. What is confirmed about expansion, local jobs and the next steps.
Bluebell Railway safety report calls for coupling review at Sussex heritage line
A new RAIB report calls for Bluebell Railway to review coupling procedures. Read the findings, steps already reported and what visitors should check.
Free Brighton leadership bootcamp starts 20 October: who can apply
A free 10-week leadership bootcamp starts in central Brighton on 20 October. Check postcode eligibility, weekly hours, course content and how to apply.
Brighton tower block demolition notices to be served this month: what residents need to know
Initial demolition notices are due for eight Brighton tower blocks this month. Here is what they mean for residents, Right to Buy and rehousing.
Brighton EV charging prices change on 15 October: most rates fall but daytime standard rises
Brighton EV charging prices change on 15 October as Blink’s network transfers to char.gy and Believ. Most rates fall, but standard daytime charging rises.
Brighton council FOI backlog: watchdog orders answers to overdue requests
Brighton & Hove City Council has been ordered to answer overdue FOI requests and publish an improvement plan. Here is what residents waiting for information can do.
Black Rock Brighton padel and fitness plan goes to Cabinet on 15 October
A five-year padel, fitness and wellbeing use is recommended for Black Rock. Here is what Cabinet will decide, what remains unknown and what residents should watch next.
Brighton council budget: £23.8m overspend forecast ahead of 15 October meeting
Brighton & Hove’s forecast overspend has worsened by almost £3m. What the new budget papers say, why borrowing is a temporary fix and what residents should watch on 15 October.
A280 Long Furlong partial closure continues after leaking valve found
Southern Water says the A280 Long Furlong will remain partially closed until the end of the week after engineers found a leaking air valve.
Western Road water outage: Southern Water repairing burst near Palmeira Square
Southern Water is repairing a burst affecting supplies around Western Road and BN3 2JG. Check the live update, report problems and see what happens next.
Paul Farbrace leaves Sussex Cricket for Lancashire director role
Paul Farbrace will leave Sussex Cricket at the end of October to become Lancashire’s director of cricket, reversing his planned part-time Sussex role.
Lucky Voice Brighton closes immediately after karaoke chain enters administration
Lucky Voice Brighton has closed immediately after the karaoke chain entered administration. What happens to bookings, refunds and jobs.
