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Work likely to start on Brighton Eye this autumn

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Work on the i360 Brighton Eye looks likely to start in the autumn after the £35 million scheme was given a financial kickstart yesterday afternoon (Thursday [...]

Brighton and Hove union members strike over pensions

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Public sector workers in Brighton and Hove went on strike today over changes to their pensions. Some joined a mass protest in London.

They were protesting at [...]

Brighton careers adviser has just the job

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Matt Brill is running an unusual shop. He doesn’t actually sell anything . He wants to give things away – jobs, advice and training.

The 32-year-old careers [...]

Brighton solar power scheme seeks backers

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The Brighton Energy Co-operative is to set up the first community-owned solar power scheme in the area.

The pioneering project is looking for local supporters to help [...]

Cyclists allowed to break one-way rules in a dozen Brighton streets

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Twelve one-way streets in the North Laine area of Brighton are to be opened up for cycling in both directions.

The move follows a decision taken by [...]

More Brighton and Hove children offered first choice primary school

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The number of Brighton and Hove parents allocated a place for their children at their first choice primary school has risen.

The increase has been managed despite [...]

Campaigners protest about prospect of 750 homes on greenfield site in Hove

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Labour and Conservative councillors are lining up to protect a greenfield site on the edge of Brighton and Hove.

One of them, Labour councillor Brian Fitch, is [...]

Brighton and Hove mayor to hold reception for refugees

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About 20 people who arrived in Brighton and Hove as refugees six years ago have been invited to a reception at Brighton Town Hall today (Wednesday [...]

Brighton and Hove Greens decide key jobs for the coming year

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Brighton and Hove Green Party has named the councillors being put forward for key posts for the coming year.

The announcement comes as Jason Kitcat is due [...]

Brighton councillor apologises for ‘rape’ tweet

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A Brighton councillor and cabinet member has resisted calls for his resignation and apologised for making what was intended as a light-hearted remark about rape.

Green councillor [...]

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