Honorary recorder of Brighton and Hove appointed unanimously by councillors

The senior circuit judge at Lewes Crown Court has been appointed honorary recorder of Brighton and Hove. Judge Shani Barnes takes over the unpaid post from Judge Richard Brown who was also her predecessor as the resident judge in Lewes and her mentor. Judge Brown retired earlier...
Posted On 24 Oct 2013 at 10:10 pm

Two bikes stolen in Brighton returned to their owners

Two bicycles which were stolen in Brighton have been returned to their owners by Sussex Police. The bikes were recovered when a 24-year-old man from Brighton was arrested on suspicion of theft on Monday 7 October. He has been released on police bail until Sunday 3 November. One...
Posted On 24 Oct 2013 at 10:02 pm

Search due to resume for man missing in sea off Brighton

A search was due to resume this morning (Thursday 24 October) for a man seen in the sea in Brighton. A member of the public called 999 after the man was heard shouting for help. He is believed to have drowned in the rough sea near the western arm of Brighton Marina. The volunteer...
Posted On 24 Oct 2013 at 9:09 am