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Armed robber shot by police in Brighton was lawfully killed

A man shot dead by police in Brighton was lawfully killed, according to the unanimous verdict of an inquest jury.

The jury returned their verdict yesterday (Friday [...]

Two in court over Brighton charity box thefts

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A man and a woman from Brighton have been charged with a string of charity box thefts from shops and restaurants in the area.

Martin Grimshaw, 42, [...]

Brighton registrar to tackle world’s toughest race

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Brighton orthopaedic surgeon Sam Weston-Simons is the first to admit that he’s not a natural athlete.

The 31-year-old registrar would even go so far as to say: [...]

Steve Coogan opens children’s A&E in Brighton

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Actor and comedian Steve Coogan attended the formal opening of the new Accident and Emergency Department at the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital in Brighton this afternoon [...]

Brighton and Hove firms triumph at Sussex Food and Drink Awards

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Two Brighton butchers and a Hove pub were celebrating after their success at the Sussex Food and Drink Awards.

The Foragers pub, in Stirling Place, Hove, won [...]

Brighton hospital’s £420m rebuilding plan approved

A ten-year £420 million rebuilding of Brighton’s main hospital has been given planning permission.

Three new buildings will replace all those now on the southern half – [...]

Ward councillors back Brighton hospital scheme but set out concerns

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Two Brighton councillors have raised residents’ concerns about plans to modernise the Royal Sussex County Hospital.

Craig Turton and Warren Morgan, both East Brighton Labour councillors, support [...]

Brighton hospital plan is ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity

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Some opportunities come along once in a lifetime. One of those opportunities is coming along tomorrow (Friday).

Twelve councillors will decide whether to approve a £420 million plan [...]

Pickles piles pressure on Brighton and Hove Greens to freeze council tax

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The government is stepping up pressure on Brighton and Hove City Council to freeze council tax.

Eric Pickles, the government minister responsible for councils, said that councillors [...]

Brighton playwright shortlisted for best radio drama award

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A Brighton writer’s play is up for the Best Drama award at the first BBC Audio Drama Awards.

The radio version of The First Domino was adapted [...]

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