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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, [...]

Free raspberry plants take root across Brighton and Hove

Frank le Duc — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:01:08 +0000

Brighton and Hove Food Partnership has given out more than 200 free raspberry canes to local groups to plant in public spaces.

The autumn-fruiting canes are being [...]

Brighton and Hove CAB offers help dealing with heating bills

Frank le Duc — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:01:46 +0000

Brighton and Hove Citizens Advice Bureau has seen a big rise in the number of people seeking help over the past few years.

And dealing with rising [...]

Portzed architect spells out vision to Regency Society lecture in Brighton

Frank le Duc — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:11:00 +0000

The architect behind a controversial project on the edge of Shoreham Harbour spelt out his vision at a Regency Society lecture in Brighton on Wednesday evening [...]

Pupils pampered on fact-finding trip to Brighton and Hove college

Frank le Duc — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 01:14:51 +0000

A group of pupils came to Brighton to learn about further education courses and found themselves being given a pampering.

Pupils from Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee [...]

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 and Hove councillors to make it harder to obtain a drinks licence

Frank le Duc — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:07:08 +0000

Tougher licensing rules look likely to be applied to a much wider area of Brighton and Hove.

The venues most affected will be late-night takeaways and off-licences, [...]

City College saved me from a life of crime says Brighton celebrity tailor

Frank le Duc — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 23:01:12 +0000

Brighton tailor Gresham Blake thanked City College Brighton and Hove for saving him from a life of crime.

The celebrity tailor and fashion designer said at the [...]

Man remanded in custody charged with armed robberies in Brighton

Frank le Duc — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 14:32:15 +0000

A man appeared at Brighton Magistrates’ Court yesterday (Friday 28 October) charged with a series of knifepoint robberies in Brighton.

David Whittle, 36, is alleged to have [...]

Shoplifter steals camera worth £1,400 from Brighton store

Frank le Duc — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 21:18:07 +0000

A shoplifter stole a camera and lens worth almost £1,500 from a shop in Brighton this morning (Friday 28 October).

The thief had just complained that a [...]