Brighton Comedy Festival gig aims to raise laughs and cash for local charity

The Brighton Comedy Festival is putting on a show for local charity Amaze this evening (Thursday 16 October). The Big Cheer for Amaze is an evening of stand-up  comedy at Komedia, in Gardner Street, Brighton. It is the fourth year that the Big Cheer event has been held for the...
Posted On 16 Oct 2014 at 4:49 pm

First Archdeacon of Brighton and Lewes appointed

The first Archdeacon of Brighton and Lewes has been appointed. The Rev Martin Lloyd Williams is moving from Bath to take up the post which was created this year by the Church of England. Mr Lloyd Williams was ordained as a priest in 1994. He has been the rector of St Michael’s...
Posted On 16 Oct 2014 at 1:56 pm

Car thief takes martial arts equipment

Martial arts equipment was found dumped after being stolen from a car in Brighton. Police today launched an appeal for information after the black VW Passat was broken into in Ewhurst Road, at about midnight on Friday, 10 October. As well as the martial arts equipment, which was...
Posted On 16 Oct 2014 at 11:17 am

Muggers steal iPhone from Brighton student

Muggers stole a black iPhone from a 17-year-old Brighton College student at about 11.30am on Saturday morning (11 October). Sussex Police said: “The victim left the college’s side entrance in Sutherland Road, Brighton, and walked along Craven Road towards his car, parked in...
Posted On 16 Oct 2014 at 9:55 am

Portslade school updates parents on principal and deputy’s absence

A Portslade school has sent parents a letter updating them on the absence of the principal and deputy head. The Portslade Aldridge Community Academy (PACA) posted the letter to parents and carers yesterday (Wednesday 15 October). PACA principal James Fox remains on leave while an...
Posted On 16 Oct 2014 at 9:45 am

Vacant Brighton night club building to be converted into theatre

A vacant Brighton night club building is to be converted into a theatre. The founder of property agency Just Lets, Roger Kay, has taken over 11 Dyke Road, Brighton, which was formerly the night club 24. It was also known as New Hero. The gothic-style grade II listed building has...
Posted On 16 Oct 2014 at 9:20 am