Brighton Pavilion MP failed to declare Cyprus holidays

Brighton Pavilion’s outgoing Labour MP David Lepper is one of 20 MPs who broke parliamentary rules in accepting free overseas trips from foreign governments. The BBC has uncovered hundreds of breaches in declaring hospitality in questions or debates. Mr Lepper visited...
Posted On 23 Mar 2010 at 6:29 pm

Brighton schools released from ‘disaster’ PFI deal

Three Brighton secondary schools will take back responsibility for managing their own buildings after eight years of a PFI deal dubbed a “disaster” by headteachers. Dorothy Stringer, Patcham High and Varndean will retake control of “soft services” including catering, grounds...
Posted On 23 Mar 2010 at 9:25 am

Keep secure, keep safe, say police

Two anti-crime pushes have been launched this week to stop burglars preying on unsuspecting householders. Sussex Police are warning people to make sure their gardens and sheds are locked up securely to stop opportunist thieves breaking in. And the police have also teamed up with...
Posted On 23 Mar 2010 at 9:12 am

Sainsbury's refused planning permission – after opening without it

A new superstore which opened without being given planning permission for its store frontage has now had its retrospective application turned down. Sainsbury’s attracted criticism from some for opening in Western Road as the chosen site is opposite an existing Tesco. There...
Posted On 23 Mar 2010 at 8:34 am