‘Put that light out,’ plead locals near Brighton’s stadium

Football club’s all-night glow is visible for miles … and keeps the birds awake Residents in a south coast beauty spot are taking action against their local football club, saying its efforts to keep the pitch in tip-top condition through the winter are harming the ecosytem. At Brighton and Hove Albion ’s Amex stadium, lights and under-soil heaters are left on all night to encourage the grass to grow, and the lights create a glow that campaigners claim can be seen for miles across the South Downs and the city of Brighton. Continue reading...