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Brighton and Hove’s driest year since 1976 prompts drought concerns

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It’s been so cold over the past few weeks that it may seem strange to talk about how dry it’s been.

But it has been dry. Very [...]

Police find body of missing Peacehaven man

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An off-duty police officer has found the body of a Peacehaven man six weeks after he was reported missing.

The officer recognised the distinctive white camper van [...]

Parents to fight Peacehaven schools merger

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Parents, governors and staff in Peacehaven are holding a public meeting to oppose the proposed merger of two schools.

The meeting on Wednesday (11 January) comes after [...]

Police urge people in Brighton and Hove not to drink drive

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The officer leading the Sussex Police annual Christmas drink driving campaign has urged people in Brighton and Hove to call a cab or take the bus [...]

Brighton-born soldier’s mother pens moving letter to lost son

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The mother of Brighton-born soldier Daniel Prior has penned a poignant letter to her lost son.

Private Prior, 27, died after being blown up by a bomb [...]

Thousands strike over pensions in Brighton and Hove

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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 seafront crash causes rush-hour gridlock

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A three-car crash on the A259 seafront road near Roedean school this afternoon caused tailbacks east and west lasting several hours.

Drivers were caught as they tried [...]

Man headbutts bus driver in Peacehaven for failing to stop

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A man admitted headbutting a bus driver who failed to stop for him, Brighton Magistrates’ Court was told yesterday (Thursday 3 November).

Peter Didcote also admitted kicking [...]

All change for Brighton and Hove parliamentary seats

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Proposals to change the parliamentary boundaries for Brighton and Hove have been published.

The city will still be served by three MPs but the seats will each [...]

Man jailed for glassing attack in Brighton

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A 28-year-old man has been jailed for more than a year after smashing a bottle in the face of another man in Brighton.

Bradley Hughes, 28, attacked [...]

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