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Brighton Journal’s News section covers the latest developments across Brighton & Hove, from council decisions and transport updates to housing, community issues and major local stories shaping the city.

Brooke Mead, Albion Street, Brighton – 45 new council 'extra care' flats This extra-care scheme is targeted at people with low to moderate dementia. A show flat  is now open and the scheme is being completed. See Brooke Mead web page  Albion Hill Residents Association and local residents were involved in planning for the new community garden next to the site. Kite...
New pop-up art gallery and maker space 'LAB' is working with local artists to bring an array of exhibitions over the next 3 months. The space hosts a show this weekend full of artwork on skateboards, whilst next week the space will take on a Halloween theme with 3 shows; an exhibition...
Brighton & Hove City Council’s New Homes for Neighbourhoods programme is building much needed new council homes on council owned land. Working with local resident associations, ward councillors, council staff and partners, the council aims to improve council estates and neighbourhoods, while "making best use of council housing land and buildings...
As a Brightonian, you are able to give your views on introducing a new levy on development. New plans will see money raised through the levy will go towards paying for schools, roads, parks, flood defences, health and other community infrastructure. The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) allows local councils to raise...
Have you ever daydreamed about running your own cafe? If the smell of freshly ground coffee roasting away as you look out to the sea over the heads of satisfied customers sounds idyllic, then maybe there is an opportunity for you on the lower promenade. But be quick, there's...
Did you know.. Madeira Terrace has been said to be the longest cast iron structure in Britain or even the world? The Victorian Society has also stated that Madeira Terrace is one of 2015's Top Ten Most Endangered Victorian and Edwardian Buildings in England and Wales. Pledges have been pouring...
Yesterday, the Green Party leader Caroline Lucas joined the prominent voices opposing the world's dependence on plastic. She joins ex-CEO of Asda, Andy Clarke, who last week called for supermarkets to stop using plastic packaging. There have been numerous attempts at reducing our use of plastic of late, the most prominent being the...
Brighton and Hove busses has picked up the title of 'Bus Operator of the Year' at the National Transport Awards, making the city rank amongst the best connected in the country in terms of its internal and external transport links. Upon receiving the accolade, Brighton and Hove Busses Managing Director said that...
The 'oldest electric railway in the world' will be reborn tomorrow as the Volks Electric Railway is switched back on and put into operation! Constructed by Brighton-based engineer and inventor Magnus Volk and first opened to the public in 1883,  the route runs for one mile along Brighton seafront, with...
Many commuters were left in the dark this morning as they were hit with a deluge of disruptions. With ticket machines at the station being out of order and reports that no staff members were available this morning to help alleviate the frustrations of commuters who found themselves unable to...