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BBC News
2 hours ago
- Business
- BBC News
Hove residents object to Burger King 24-hour opening plans
Plans for a Burger King restaurant in East Sussex to stay open 24 hours a day have sparked concerns from dozens of local 30 objections have been sent to Brighton & Hove City Council after the fast-food chain applied for a late-night refreshment licence for its Goldstone Retail Park branch in have complained about anti-social behaviour in the car park, which is opposite Hove Park, as well as cooking smells, litter and people urinating in will be able to put forward their concerns in a licensing hearing on Monday. Alan Moon, chairman of Friends of Hove Park, told Radio Sussex: "What we have a problem with is if this means people bringing more rubbish into the park and just dropping it in the park."Hove Park is really beautiful and well used and we are all trying to keep it looking good. "What would be a really nice idea is if Burger King could sponsor some litter bins in the park to alleviate the problem."The restaurant has applied for a late-night licence to sell food and drink from 23:00 to 05:00, according to the Local Democracy Reporting have also been raised by Goldsmid ward councillor Jackie O'Quinn, as well as the council's own licensing team, which opposed the plans on the grounds it would breach the council's own Police and the council's environmental protection team have agreed draft conditions with restaurant operators, Leon Kennedy Ltd, which also runs the North Street and King's Road stores in the draft conditions would limit the sale of hot food and drink to drive-through customers only from 11pm.A direct telephone number for the manager would also be made available to nearby residents and businesses – and litter patrols would be carried out in the area.
BBC News
a day ago
- General
- BBC News
'Iconic' Brighton seafront basketball court reopens
A revamped basketball court on Brighton seafront has reopened following a resurfaced court has been made bigger and has new hoops, thanks to support from Brighton and Hove City Council, Foot Locker and the Hoopsfix Foundation, a charity that promotes UK celebrate the reopening, an event was held on Saturday, which included free coaching for children, exhibition games and a slam dunk Neter, from Hoopsfix, said: "This is one of the most iconic courts in the country and to be able to have played a role in the refurb is a true honour." The revamp followed a public consultation, which saw 98% of the 500 people who responded asking for new hoops and backboards and 86% wanting to see a bigger part of an ongoing collaboration with Hoopsfix, the court will also host regular Robins, the council's lead for sports, recreation and libraries, said: "Basketball is now the second most popular team sport among children and young people in England, with more than 1.2 million people aged five to 16 playing the sport every week."The demand for better facilities is huge and we know locally just how popular the sport, and this court, has become."
Yahoo
a day ago
- Health
- Yahoo
'Girls-only' sports sessions for teenagers launched by young campaigners
Six young campaigners have launched fitness activities to get teenagers exercising more. The pupils, who are aged between 13 and 18, launched activities including girls-only gym, football, and rugby sessions as part of a Brighton Youth Council project. The aim of the initiative is to motivate their peers to stay active during their teenage years. Teenage girls often face barriers to participating in sport as they age, including body image concerns and a lack of confidence in male-dominated environments. "Active Champions" were selected as volunteers through a Brighton Youth Council project and began designing activities based on what teenagers in the city wanted. They ran their own focus groups and then worked with Brighton and Hove City Council's Healthy Lifestyles Team (HLT) to create activities suited to the needs of girls. Evie, 15, one of the Active Champions, said: "I got involved in this project to help other girls find a love for sports. "I think this project is great for encouraging young people to be active, and personally I've really benefitted from getting to meet other people and get involved in sports I hadn't tried before." The 2023 Brighton and Hove Safe and Well at School Survey (SAWSS) shows that only 15 per cent of secondary school-aged girls reported engaging in an hour of physical activity daily over the preceding week, compared with 27 per cent of boys. Within primary schools, the figures stand at 22 per cent for girls and 34 per cent for boys. Councillor Mitchie Alexander, cabinet member for communities, equalities, public health, and adult social care, said: "These girls-only fitness sessions are a brilliant example of what happens when we listen to young people and let them lead the way. "By creating safe, supportive spaces designed by girls, for girls, we're tackling the real barriers that too often push them out of sport – such as body confidence and fear of judgment." The initiative consists of girls-only gym sessions, including weightlifting and circuit training, at the FMG Project, 24 Kensington Street every Friday from 6pm to 7pm, running until July 4. There will also be tag rugby on the 3G sports pitches at Withdean Sports Complex, every Wednesday from 4.30pm to 5.15pm, running until July 2. There will be football sessions at the same sports pitches on the same day, from 5.15pm to 6pm, running until July 2. All sessions will be staffed with female instructors, with a focus on fun, fitness, and feeling good, rather than competition or appearance.
BBC News
2 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Crawley boy, 16, arrested after two teens stabbed in Brighton
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after two 18-year-old men were stabbed in East Sussex, police 21:55 BST on Friday, officers in Hove Lawns were made aware of the two injured men who were taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be teenage boy from Crawley was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and remained in custody, police incident happened on a day where police had increased their patrols in Brighton city centre due to concerns about potential youth disorder. At about 19:30 BST on Friday, police were also called to the lower promenade, near Shelter Hall, to reports of a large group of youths dispersed the group, but a 16-year-old boy from Brighton was arrested at the scene on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker and remained in custody, police Insp Vicky Dias said: "Last night's incidents show how quickly anti-social behaviour can escalate into violence, with potentially tragic consequences."We and our partners will continue to work hard to address any issues as early as possible, but I would also appeal to parents to be aware of their children's behaviour and whereabouts to help keep them safe from harm."She said there would be an increased police presence in the city centre across the weekend.
BBC News
3 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Robinson and Carter sign new Sussex contracts
England bowler Ollie Robinson and wicket-keeper-batter Oli Carter have both signed two-year contract extensions with have made a strong start to the County Championship season, sitting third in the table after winning promotion to Division One last bowler Robinson, 31, has taken 369 wickets in 85 first-class matches at an average of 21.04 in red ball cricket since making his Sussex debut 10 years has also earned 20 Test caps for England, playing in the 2023 home Ashes series, but has not represented the national team since February 2024. Robinson has 18 wickets in five Division One matches so far this season."I'm really pleased to have signed a new contract with Sussex," he told the club's website, external. "This club has played a massive role in my journey, and it's a place that means a great deal to me. I'm proud to continue representing the badge and contributing both on and off the field." Carter, 23, has made 63 appearances for Sussex across all formats since his debut in has scored 1,921 runs in 36 red ball matches at an average of 33.70."The club is going in such an exciting direction and I can't wait to win more games and hopefully more trophies with the club," Carter said. "Hove is such a special place so I can't wait to keep making more memories here."
