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The funeral of housing activist John Melson took place this morning (Wednesday 11 February). Mr Melson was a tenant representative and for many years and a former chairman of the High Rise Action Group. He was also a member of the Brighton and Hove City Council Housing Management...

Two cars appear to have been written off in a crash at a crossroads in Hove during the evening rush hour today (Wednesday 11 February). A Kia Picato and Ford Fiesta crashed just after 5.30pm in Hangleton Road at the crossroads with Clarke Avenue and Court Farm Road, opposite St...

Four people from Brighton and Hove have been banned from the roads after being caught drink driving in the annual Christmas crackdown by Sussex Police. Clayton Spry, 39, was arrested at 6.20pm on Friday 5 December in Gardner Road, Portslade, after officers were tipped off that he...

A broken down bus at Palmeira Square is currently causing delays eastbound along Church Road. Buses on the 25 route from Falmer are now terminating and starting from the Old Steine. SERVICE 25s due to an obstruction at Palmeria Square this service will be terminating and starting...

A weekly food bank has opened in Hangleton and has already fed dozens of people. The Hangleton and West Blatchington Food Bank aims to provide help for individuals and families who find themselves in crisis or urgent need. It’s open every Wednesday from 12.30pm to 2.30pm at St...

Fraudsters are conning Brighton and Hove residents by pretending to offer them council tax refunds, then stealing their bank account details. Brighton and Hove City Council says it has had four reports of this happening over the last few days and in one case, money was...

Temporary chicanes placed along Viaduct Road in a bid to calm traffic and make Brighton’s “gateway” more attractive have angered drivers. The square planters, placed at strategic points along the road, are part of a range of possible measures to remind drivers...

Campaigners angry at possible cuts to Brighton and Hove’s children’s centres are to march on the town hall before councillors meet to discuss next year’s budget. The Brighton Children’s Centres Campaign is asking protesters to meet at the at-risk...

Brighton and Hove City Council is asking households to put out their rubbish for collection despite today’s strike. Bin lorry drivers are striking today over the long-running dispute over pay and allowances between the city council and GMB union. Please leave your boxes and...

Cancer is the biggest cause of premature death in Brighton and Hove. It claims the lives of 30 per cent of all adults who are under 75 when they die. Locally there has been a decline in the death rate – or mortality rate – but it’s been nowhere near as significant as it has been...