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Brighton and Hove’s poorest babies are less likely to be breastfed

Frank le Duc — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:15:27 +0000

Fewer babies breastfeed in the poorer parts of Brighton and Hove, according to an official report.

But the percentage of mothers breastfeeding their babies at six to [...]

Brighton killer jailed for 18 years

Frank le Duc — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:36:10 +0000

A Brighton man has been jailed for 18 years for murder.

David Sole, 33, battered to death a 48-year-old disabled man in his flat in Gloucester Street, [...]

Portslade school to learn if £12m extension can go ahead

Frank le Duc — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:21:38 +0000

One of the nine secondary schools in Brighton and Hove will learn today whether it can build a sixth form centre and science block fit for [...]

Brave Brighton pensioner tackles armed robber

Frank le Duc — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:41:14 +0000

A 75-year-old man bravely stepped in during an attempted armed robbery at a post office at lunchtime today (Wednesday 28 December).

The pensioner tried to wrestle the [...]

Albion ready to submit planning applications in Brighton and Hove and Adur

Frank le Duc — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:47:28 +0000

Brighton and Hove Albion chief executive Martin Perry today said that the football club’s two planning applications were completed and ready to submit.

They are for the [...]

Brighton and Hove Greens deny scoring own goal against Albion

Frank le Duc — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:30:55 +0000

Opposition politicians questioned the Greens’ support for Brighton and Hove Albion after a land deal was pulled at the last minute.

Senior councillors were expected to sign [...]

Brighton students end protest in university art gallery

Frank le Duc — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 23:03:34 +0000

Students have ended their occupation of a Brighton University building this evening (Monday 5 December).

But they threatened a further occupation – either of the same site [...]

Thousands strike over pensions in Brighton and Hove

Frank le Duc — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:53:57 +0000

Thousands of public sector workers went on strike in Brighton and Hove over their pensions today (Wednesday 30 November).

Almost every school was closed, including at least [...]

Brighton academy rated ‘good’ by Ofsted

Frank le Duc — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:20:46 +0000

The new academy at Falmer has had its first inspection by Ofsted.

The independent watchdog said that the Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (BACA) was good – the [...]

Brighton and Hove apprentices fair draws a crowd to Albion’s new ground

Frank le Duc — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 16:48:42 +0000

Almost 300 potential apprentices from the Brighton and Hove area went to a special careers fair at the Amex Community Stadium in Falmer.

The Apprenticeship Careers Fair [...]