Fabian Hurzeler looking forward to testing himself against Xabi Alonso

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        August 31, 2026

Fabian Hurzeler looking forward to testing himself against Xabi Alonso

Good Morning Brighton — 2026-08-31

Head coach knows what to expect when he comes up against the Spaniard's Chelsea.
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Fabian Hurzeler looking forward to testing himself against Xabi Alonso
• Head coach knows what to expect when he comes up against the Spaniard's Chelsea.
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Dog walker suffers facial injuries in seafront attack
• A dog walker suffered facial injuries including broken bones when he was punched in an attack by another man.
• Sussex Police said: “We are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously injured after being punched in the face in Marine Drive in Saltdean.
Brighton and Hove News · Local media · yesterday
Brighton and Hove Albion beaten at Chelsea
• Chelsea 4 Brighton and Hove Albion 3 Joao Pedro scored at both ends as Brighton and Hove Albion battled their way back into contention after going three goals down in the first 32 minutes.
The Argus · Local news · yesterday
Man arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after basement fire
• A man from Brighton has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after a fire occurred in a basement on Warleigh Road.
The Argus · Local news · yesterday
Dead dolphin washes up at popular beach spot
• The animal was discovered washed up near Hove Lawns on the morning of Sunday, August 30, HM Coastguard Shoreham said.
Brighton & Hove Albion news RSS feed · Local sport · yesterday
Gallery: Match action from Stamford Bridge
• Battling Albion were beaten 4-3 by Xabi Alonso's Chelsea side in a seven-goal thriller at Stamford Bridge.
• Club photographer James Boardman was in the capital to capture the action.
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31 Aug · Sea Life CentreSea Life Brighton Deluxe Anytime31 Aug · Saltdean LidoStartastic Ballerinas 2yrs-4yrs1 Sep · Lagoon WatersportsSUP Yoga @LagoonWatersports2 Sep · St Andrew's C of E Primary SchoolSALSA CLASSES - 4.30 Open Level • 5.30 Beginners3 Sep · 70-71 Rose Hill Terrace, BN1 4JL Brighton, United KingdomLiberty Styles + special guests Josh Vadiveloo & Adam Parry-Davies3 Sep · The Salvation Army Leybourne Road, bn2 4lt Brighton and Hove, United KingdomParent & Toddlers3 Sep · Brighton DomeEarl Sweatshirt, MIKE in Brighton4 Sep · Chalk Venue BrightonRODNEY P // BLAK TWANG // FRIDAY 4TH SEPT // CHALK4 Sep · 6 little east street, bn1 1ht Brighton, United KingdomBackside of the Seaside II4 Sep · Various VenuesStereolab, Allah-Las, Gwenno, Night Tapes, The Mystery Lights, Lael Neale, Floral Image, LEMONSUCKR, Martial Arts, Cordelia Gartside in Brighton4 Sep · Komedia BrightonConfessions!4 Sep · Brighton CentreLord Of The Dance at Brighton Centre4 Sep · The Hope RuinBrighton Psych Fest 20264 Sep · Purrfect SpaceKirtan & Cats | Cat Yoga5 Sep · 27-28 Kensington Gardens, North Laine, BN1 4AL Brighton, United KingdomArab Strap: Live + Signing5 Sep · 44 Gardner Street, BN1 1UN Brighton, United KingdomKomedia Comedy Club - Saturday5 Sep · Hove lagoonLagoonFest 20265 Sep · Queen's Park, BrightonGentle Outdoor Yoga in Queens Park, Brighton.6 Sep · Hove ParkPassenger6 Sep · Theatre Royal BrightonThe Princess Proms comes to Brighton! TICKETS NOW ON SALE6 Sep · Carden Hill, BN1 8GN Brighton, United KingdomFree Fun Day at the Old Boat6 Sep · Brighton and Hove TriathlonBrighton & Hove Triathlon and Multisport Festival7 Sep · Brighton CentreJane McDonald at Brighton Centre8 Sep · 27-28 Kensington Gardens, North Laine, BN1 4AL Brighton, United KingdomLaura Veirs: Live + Signing9 Sep · Brighton DomeKevin Bridges at Brighton Dome10 Sep · The Hope & RuinHidden Herd Presents: Sex Mask + Polite Bureaux + Humane + Minor Dents10 Sep · The Prince AlbertOhtis | Brighton10 Sep · 27-28 Kensington Gardens, North Laine, BN1 4AL Brighton, United KingdomNatalie Imbruglia: Album Launch Show11 Sep · The Old MarketNABIL ABDULRASHID11 Sep · PatternsBonobo: Album Launch Show (DJ Set)11 SepThe Killers Tribute Band - Brighton Chalk - 11th September 202612 Sep · Brighton, England, UKElectric Fantastic - An 80s SynthPop Party - Brighton12 Sep · Lewes Road United Reformed ChurchCraft fair12 Sep · PLATF9RM Hove - Coworking, Offices & EventsDad La Soul Brighton Playdate: World of Wheels12 Sep · The Brunswick, Holland Road, Brighton and Hove, Hove, UKGo Kid Music Club - Go Bananas!13 Sep · Brighton DomeMarillion at Brighton Dome
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Brighton Festival is the biggest curated cross-arts festival in England, staging music, theatre, dance, circus, art and literature across the city of Brighton and Hove each May.
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