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Tetra Pak carton recycling launched in Brighton and Hove

Sarah Booker — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 08:23:25 +0000

Empty cartons (Tetrapaks) can now be recycled in Brighton & Hove.

Carton recycling bins have been installed in 17 of the city’s recycling points.

The scheme is being [...]

Snipe pub may become Sainsbury’s latest Brighton store

Peter Stone — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 06:10:46 +0000

Brighton could soon have another Sainsbury’s.

The supermarket chain is believed to be looking to open one of its smaller Sainsbury’s Local stores in Carden Avenue, Brighton.

The [...]

Patcham’s centuries-old elms to be felled

Sue Pearson — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 07:17:53 +0000

Two elm trees which have stood in Patcham Village for up to 300 years are to be felled after falling victim to Dutch elm disease.

The Brighton [...]

Four women still in hospital after Brighton crash

Peter Stone — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 07:28:32 +0000

Four of the six people injured in a crash on the A23 in Brighton early yesterday morning are still being treated in hospital for their injuries.

The [...]

Six injured in Patcham crash

Sarah Booker — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 07:38:32 +0000

Six people were injured, three seriously, on the A23 near Brighton today, (Monday, June 14), when a Renault Clio and a Vauxhall Astra collided and then smashed into [...]

Analysis: What next for politics in Brighton and Hove?

Peter Stone — Sun, 09 May 2010 22:36:23 +0000

Caroline Lucas’s election as Britain’s first ever Green Party MP has changed the national political landscape. But what does it mean for Brighton and Hove, home of the constituency that she will now represent? Our Political Editor analyses the next possible steps and the likely outcomes on several levels. Hang on for an exciting ride. [...]

Brighton bloggers take election coverage to the streets

Sue Pearson — Tue, 04 May 2010 22:38:51 +0000

With the election just days away now, Brighton’s bloggers have been providing some of the most interesting coverage.

There’s been a huge amount of attention focused on [...]

Sheep to graze on Green Ridge

Sue Pearson — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 07:30:01 +0000

A flock of sheep will be introduced to Green Ridge for the first time in many years this month to help keep the grassland neat and [...]

BMJ publishes obituary for retired Whitehawk GP

Peter Stone — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 08:05:52 +0000

Retired Whitehawk GP Dr Stuart Weir has died from pancreatic cancer at the age of 87.

Dr Weir, who attended All Saints Church in Patcham until shortly [...]

Burglars pose as cops to raid Brighton homes

Sue Pearson — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 08:36:16 +0000

Distraction burglars posing as policemen used their fake credentials to burgle two homes in Brighton this week.

Police believe the “despicable” crimes may be linked to similar [...]