Doorstep conman steals hundreds of pounds from victims in Brighton

A distraction burglar who has targeted five elderly and vulnerable victims in Brighton over the past few weeks is being sought by police. The man, who wears a sweatshirt or t-shirt with the logo of the contractor Mears on it, has been calling on houses in the early to...
Posted On 31 May 2014 at 6:58 pm

Brighton and Hove drink and drug drivers given police warning

Sussex Police started its summer crackdown on drink and drug driving in the early hours of this morning (Saturday 31 May). Anyone driving erratically or who is suspected of being under the influence of drink or drugs while behind the wheel should expect to be stopped and...
Posted On 31 May 2014 at 4:17 pm

Man hunted over trafficking for prostitution in Brighton

Detectives are hunting a man believed to be responsible for trafficking a woman in Brighton for prostitution. Sussex Police issued an efit image yesterday (Friday 30 May) as part of their efforts to try to trace the man. The man is believed to be known as Rola Benwar. He is a...
Posted On 31 May 2014 at 12:03 pm

Brighton and Hove council leader wants supermarkets and big retailers to pay levy

Brighton and Hove council leader Jason Kitcat wants supermarkets and big retailers to pay a levy because, he said, they have an unfair advantage over small local shops. Councillor Kitcat, the Green Party leader of Brighton and Hove City Council, floated the idea in his column in...
Posted On 31 May 2014 at 9:39 am