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Hove councillor vies to be national deputy leader of the Greens

After Caroline Lucas won the Greens’ first seat in the House of Commons, one of her campaign managers, Alex Phillips, told a BBC reporter: “We’re no longer the party of socks and sandals.” She re-tells the story as she urges her party to widen its appeal now, then says with a wry...

Posted On 24 Jul 2012 at 11:59 pm

, By Frank le Duc

Proposed Hove school brings need for leadership to head

The parents behind the proposed King’s School have helped crystallise a number of important issues. They may inadvertently force decision-makers to settle matters that have festered, in at least one case, for more than a generation. They want to open a free school and their...

Posted On 24 Jul 2012 at 9:34 am

, By Frank le Duc

Steve Ovett statue to be unveiled on Brighton seafront today

Brighton-born Olympic gold medallist Steve Ovett will see his new statue unveiled on the seafront today (Tuesday 24 July). He will also be made a freeman of Brighton and Hove in honour of his achievements. At the same time Brighton University is asking for anyone who has a photo...

Posted On 24 Jul 2012 at 8:28 am

, By Frank le Duc

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Hove councillor vies to be national deputy leader of the Greens

Proposed Hove school brings need for leadership to head

Steve Ovett statue to be unveiled on Brighton seafront today

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