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August 9, 2026

School's controversial fence plans are approved

Good Morning Brighton — 2026-08-09
Varndean School in Brighton has been given planning permission to fence off its playing field despite community concerns about a loss of open green space.
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School's controversial fence plans are approved

School's controversial fence plans are approved

• Varndean School in Brighton has been given planning permission to fence off its playing field despite community concerns about a loss of open green space.

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Armed police descend on road amid knife incident
The Argus · Safety · yesterday

Armed police descend on road amid knife incident

• Armed police descended on Preston Road in Brighton after reports a man was being threatened with a knife.

Fabian Hurzeler reflects on Albion's pre-season win over AS Roma
Brighton & Hove Albion fixtures RSS feed · Council and records · yesterday

Fabian Hurzeler reflects on Albion's pre-season win over AS Roma

• The head coach was pleased with the level of energy and intensity in Saturday's 3-0 win.

Match report: Yasin Ayari scores twice as Albion beat Roma 3-0
Brighton & Hove Albion fixtures RSS feed · Council and records · yesterday

Match report: Yasin Ayari scores twice as Albion beat Roma 3-0

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Holiday let referred to as 'party house' turned down amid noise fears
The Argus · Local news · yesterday

Holiday let referred to as 'party house' turned down amid noise fears

• The owners of a North Laine holiday let have lost their appeal after being refused planning permission by Brighton and Hove City Council

Leader of Brighton and Hove City Council responds to Labour councillor's resignation
The Argus · Local news · yesterday

Leader of Brighton and Hove City Council responds to Labour councillor's resignation

• Council Leader Bella Sankey says that she is "disappointed" in Labour councillor's decision to resign.

Brighton seafront compared to Los Angeles as it is 'regaining its glory'
The Argus · Local news · yesterday

Brighton seafront compared to Los Angeles as it is 'regaining its glory'

• The Telegraph says Brighton and Hove is "well on the way to regaining its glory", comparing its seafront to Venice Beach in Los Angeles

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Did you know? · Brighton & Hove

Stanmer House, in the parkland next to the University of Sussex, served as the new university's first administrative centre in 1961 while its campus was being built.

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