The Latest Breaking News from Brighton and Hove City Council

Why thousands of onions appeared on Brighton beach after Storm Goretti

Storm Goretti has continued to shape conditions along the south coast, with council teams in Brighton and Hove spending recent days clearing shingle and debris washed ashore by high tides and strong winds. The storm moved large volumes of shingle onto promenades and access points while also bringing ashore loose…

The Times of India · Jan 24

Seafront tourist attraction bought by hospitality chain

Nightcap, which runs more than 40 venues, including The Cocktail Club and Tonight Josephine bars, has purchased observation tower Brighton i360.

Evening Standard · Feb 4, 2025

Home Office to end hotel contract for lone asylum-seeking children, council says

The Brighton and Hove City Council leader said ending the ‘inhumane policy’ of housing children in the hotel is a ‘major milestone’ for the city.

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2023

Brighton Marathon could be saved as talks progress with potential buyer

Grounded Events owed £1.2 million for the 2021 financial year, according to the most recent filing with Companies House.

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022

Brighton Marathon organisers to go into administration, says council

Brighton and Hove City Council said it had informed Grounded Events, which runs the annual race, that it was withdrawing permission for future events.

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022

Bed-bound Sunderland man fears 'being dragged from home on a mattress' after eviction notice

Dr Harvey Cowe, who is effectively paralysed from the neck-down, and his wife Sheree have lived in their home for 25 years

Chronicle Live · Aug 13, 2022

Bed-bound man facing eviction from home fears 'being dragged from his mattress'

Harvey Cowe, 62, and his wife fears they will soon be made homeless after his landlords issued an eviction notice, despite the couple raising enough funds to buy their home of 25 years

Daily Mirror · Aug 12, 2022