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A candlelit vigil is being held this evening (Friday 9 May) to raise awareness of the 240 missing Nigerian girls who were kidnapped from their school. Dozens are expected to gather for the silent vigil at the war memorial in Old Steine, Brighton, at 7.30pm. It is hoped that the...

A stampede by Brighton and Hove Albion fans at Brighton Station before the play-off match last night (Thursday 8 May) has prompted safety concerns. The incident has been the subject of dozens of comments today (Friday 9 May) on the fans’ forum North Stand Chat. One commenter,...

Three people were convicted of benefits fraud by Brighton magistrates yesterday (Thursday 8 May). Stephen Winter Gill, 32, of Rotherfield Crescent, Hollingbury, pleaded guilty to five counts of falsely claiming benefits in a case brought by Brighton and Hove City Council. He was...

The identity of a mystery donor who has given £10,000 to Brighton and Hove Labour Party is revealed today (Friday 9 May). When the Brighton and Hove Independent disclosed in April that Sue Ruddick had made the donation, her name was unknown even to senior party members. At the...