Brighton and Hove news

• Brightening up our gardens in autumn

  08-11-2025 06:52 via theargus.co.uk
  
  It’s very hard to believe that we have only got just over six weeks until Christmas, where has the year gone?
  
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• Woman's quest to save access to 'one of world's most iconic views' amid collapse risk

  12-12-2025 06:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  A petition has been launched to help save access to Hope Gap, a small beach near Cuckmere Haven and the Seven Sisters cliffs in East Sussex
  
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• 'Whether there are elections this year or next, we intend to win'

  12-12-2025 06:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  In yet another screeching handbrake turn on policy, it appears the government have decided they have no chance of winning the mayoral election next year, so have booted it into the weeds until 2028.
  
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• Train driver spreads festive cheer with handmade Christmas hat tradition

  12-12-2025 06:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Southern driver, Matthew Staniforth’s favourite pastime is spreading joy to customers by wearing his handmade Christmas hats.
  
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• Sussex festive menus, vineyard events and accommodation deals

  12-12-2025 06:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Sussex is sparkling this month with great-value festive dining offers, one-off food and drink-led events, and hotel packages.
  
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• Student nurses celebrated with awards honouring legacy of Mary Gilchrist

  12-12-2025 06:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Two student nurses have been recognised for their achievements.
  
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• Police arrest dozens in one week as Christmas driving crackdown begins

  12-12-2025 06:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Sussex Police has launched its Christmas crackdown on drink and drug-drivers, stepping up patrols this month.
  
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• Plans to build 57 flats approved

  12-12-2025 06:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  The development on Kingston Lane will involve building three linked blocks of flats to provide 57 age-restricted homes
  
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• Plans move ahead for new defences to protect communities from floods

  12-12-2025 06:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Work on additional flood defences to protect Shoreham from the River Adur is set to begin early next year.
  
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• Paramedic becomes first woman to qualify as rope rescue instructor

  12-12-2025 06:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Paramedic Hannah Mitchelmore is breaking boundaries as well as developing new skills to improve patient care and safety.
  
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• Overnight closures and diversions planned for major A27 and A26 works

  12-12-2025 06:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  National Highways has announced a series of measures affecting the A27 and A26 trunk roads in East Sussex, including Brighton and Hove.
  
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• Old ambulance station to be converted into food waste workshop

  12-12-2025 06:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Horsham District Council has agreed to spend £488,000 converting the old ambulance station into a workshop for servicing food waste collection vehicles
  
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• New youth hub to open by 2026 as part of £70m government rollout

  12-12-2025 06:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Brighton and Hove will be among the first areas in England to benefit from one of the government’s new “young futures” hubs.
  
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• New report shows libraries delivering major gains for public health and wellbeing

  12-12-2025 06:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Libraries Connected has found that libraries in West Sussex deliver nearly £220,000 in additional value each year by supporting mental health and wellbeing.
  
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• New platform launches to help men access private therapy more easily

  12-12-2025 06:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  A new national therapist-founded platform – Men’s Counselling Service – has launched in Brighton.
  
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• New housing project breaks ground with plans for affordable and eco-friendly homes

  12-12-2025 06:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Bellway Southern Counties has started construction work on a new development that will bring 89 new homes to Bexhill-on-Sea.
  
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• Mystery as 'sheep' washes up on city's beach, leaving experts baffled

  12-12-2025 06:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  A man was shocked to discover an animal carcass while walking along the beach
  
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• MPs welcome pilot scheme aimed at boosting youth support and safe spaces

  12-12-2025 06:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Hove and Portslade MP Peter Kyle and Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven MP Chris Ward have welcomed the government's new National Youth Strategy
  
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• Meet Santa and support life-saving crews at festive charity weekend

  12-12-2025 06:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Families in Lewes and surrounding areas are set to enjoy a weekend of festive cheer as Santa’s Cosy Cottage opens at Crane Garden Buildings.
  
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• Lifeboat crew give coastal organisations rare behind-the-scenes station tour

  12-12-2025 06:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Hastings RNLI welcomed members of the Coastal Users’ Group to Hastings lifeboat station.
  
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• Legal challenge over Gatwick's second runway set to be heard in January

  12-12-2025 06:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  A legal challenge over plans for a second runway at Gatwick Airport is set to be heard in January, a High Court judge has said.
  
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• Later licence approved for Brighton venue

  12-12-2025 06:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  A Brighton live entertainment venue has secured an extension to its alcohol licence to serve until 1am.
  
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• 'I am convinced that our lives are being governed by the inept'

  12-12-2025 06:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Regarding the garden area in front of the previous Bowls Club clubhouse (now demolished) site.
  
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• 'Huge victory for our town': New direct rail service to London launches next week

  12-12-2025 06:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  A new rail train service between London Bridge and Eastbourne, East Sussex, will launch on Monday morning, December 15, GTR has confirmed
  
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• Historic bond with Royal Navy vessel reaffirmed in new agreement

  12-12-2025 06:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  ​Eastbourne Borough Council this week officially renewed its historic affiliation with His Majesty’s Ship (HMS) Puncher.
  
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• Groups invited to apply for next year’s landmark LGBTQ+ Pride parade

  12-12-2025 06:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Applications are now open for the Brighton Pride LGBTQ+ Community Parade.
  
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• Extended DJ sets to headline Quarters Brighton’s New Year’s Eve party

  12-12-2025 06:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Quarters Brighton, the newest addition to the South Coast’s cultural scene, has revealed details for its mega New Year’s Eve party on Wednesday, December 31..
  
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• Eastbourne MP visits care home for UK Parliament Week celebrations

  12-12-2025 06:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Josh Babarinde OBE, MP for Eastbourne, visited Coppice Court Care Home in Eastbourne to meet residents and staff.
  
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• Dream job becomes reality for student in bakery apprenticeship

  12-12-2025 06:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  A Level 3 Lead Baker Apprentice has been selected as part of a partnership between Plumpton College and the Jim Jackson Educational and Enabling Foundation.
  
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• Côte Brasserie unveils indulgent four-course New Year’s Eve celebration menu

  12-12-2025 06:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  The countdown to New Year’s Eve has begun with the launch of Côte Brasserie’s most generous feasts both at home and in brasserie.
  
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