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Brighton and Hove recycling rates rise 7% in first quarter

Brighton and Hove City Council has delivered a series of policy announcements throughout the summer months, covering environmental initiatives, infrastructure improvements and public service funding. ...

Sussex volunteers remove 100 tonnes of marine debris from coastline in six years

A volunteer organisation has cleared more than 100 tonnes of waste from a section of coastline in Sussex, with its founder emphasising the need to engage younger generations in environmental efforts. ...

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Brighton and Hove recycling rates rise 7% in first quarter

Brighton and Hove City Council has delivered a series of policy announcements throughout the summer months, covering environmental initiatives, infrastructure improvements and public service funding. ...

Sussex volunteers remove 100 tonnes of marine debris from coastline in six years

A volunteer organisation has cleared more than 100 tonnes of waste from a section of coastline in Sussex, with its founder emphasising the need to engage younger generations in environmental efforts. ...

Artificial sports pitch near Brighton open-air theatre recommended for approval

A planning committee is set to consider whether artificial sporting facilities and associated floodlighting should receive approval at a site situated adjacent to an open-air performance venue in the ...

Brighton studio creates collectible bird sculptures from waste to support wildlife trust

A Brighton-based design studio has created a collection of sculptural objects made entirely from its own waste materials, with a portion of sales proceeds directed toward environmental causes. Spared...

Brighton and Hove hits highest ever recycling rate at 31.6%

Brighton and Hove has achieved its highest-ever recycling rate, according to figures released this week. The coastal city recorded a 7.2 percentage point improvement, reaching 31.6 percent during the...

English Vineyards Trial Spanish Albariño Grape as Climate Warms

Two names, one grape variety. Albariño and Alvarinho represent the same genetic grape, with their distinct characteristics shaped entirely by geographical origin. The varietal's rise to prominence b...

Brighton named UK’s fifth most sustainable city by consultancy

Brighton has secured a place among the United Kingdom's five most sustainable urban areas, receiving commendation for its circular economy initiatives. Carbon Neutral Group, a prominent British susta...

Over 46,000 residents at risk as Brighton and Hove flood strategy consultation opens

Residents of Brighton and Hove are being invited to share their opinions on a fresh approach to managing flood risks across the city. Brighton and Hove City Council is asking local people for their i...

Over 400 veteran cars set for London to Brighton run from Hyde Park November 1

The 2026 RM Sotheby's London to Brighton Veteran Car Run will feature more than four hundred historic vehicles embarking on the iconic route. Departing from Hyde Park at sunrise on Sunday, November 1...

Pevensey Bay sees 32mm rain as Met Office warns of flash flood risk

Torential downpours may trigger sudden flooding across sections of Britain, including regions currently experiencing drought conditions. The Met Office alert follows precipitation that affected porti...

Nyetimber to begin earliest-ever Sussex grape harvest after UK’s sunniest July

A sparkling wine maker is getting ready for its earliest grape collection ever following the country's sunniest July since records began. Nyetimber anticipates commencing harvest in mid-September aft...

Andy Burnham Faces North Sea Oil Decisions Amid Record Heatwave Temperatures

With the mercury no longer sitting at around 30C, perhaps we can forget about climate concerns for now – which appears to be what occurred following the heatwaves of 1983, 1995, 2003, 2006, 2018, 2022...

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Four Sussex restaurants to close as Whitbread shuts all 195 UK sites

Whitbread is set to close four restaurant locations across Sussex as part of a significant company restructuring programme affecting nearly 200 sites across the United Kingdom. The hospitality group ...

Chichester Festival Theatre announces winter programme with comedy icons and West End hits

Chichester Festival Theatre has announced its autumn and winter season lineup, featuring productions spanning drama, music, comedy and movement. Opening the seasonal schedule, The Last Laugh will occ...

Track circuit failure cancels Littlehampton to London Victoria trains until 1pm

Rail services connecting Littlehampton with London Victoria have been suspended in both directions following a technical fault. A track circuit failure has been identified as the cause of the disrupt...

Man’s earlobe bitten off in unprovoked attack at Chichester railway station

An investigation has been launched after a man sustained a partial ear amputation during an assault at a railway station car park. The incident occurred in the car park at Chichester railway station ...