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A senior council official has been chosen to boost the economic fortunes of Brighton and Hove with transport and tourism added to his existing responsibility for regeneration. Nick Hibberd, 44, has been promoted to become the new executive director of economy, environment and...

A £105 million scheme to build or buy 1,000 low-cost homes in Brighton and Hove suffered a setback this evening (Wednesday 21 September). The scheme – a proposed joint venture between Brighton and Hove City Council and Hyde Housing – was described by Councillor Joe Miller as “one...

Sussex Police said that a boy who has been missing for almost a week may be in Brighton. The force said: “Police are concerned about the welfare of missing 15-year-old Edward Little from Lancing. “Edward was last seen leaving an address in Sandwich, Kent, on Thursday (15...

Leaseholders have accused Brighton and Hove City Council of using unnecessary major works to scam money from residents. The claim was made as a petition was presented to the council’s Housing and New Homes Committee this afternoon (Wednesday 21 September). A leaseholder, Dave...

The Martlets is searching for a new chairman after Michael Edwards said that he would step down from the charity’s board this month at the end of his three-year term. Mr Edwards, 61, who spent most of his career with American Express, praised the staff and volunteers as well as...

Seven new pieces of play equipment are to replace worn out swings and roundabouts are to be installed at Hove Lagoon playground starting today. The facelift comes as the council urges people to have their say in a consultation on how the city’s parks and open spaces should...

Police are seeking witnesses or anyone with information concerning an incident in Devil’s Dyke Road, Brighton, in which a woman was assaulted and subjected to sexual remarks. It happened at around 5.30pm on Tuesday 13 September as the woman, 21, was hiking south towards...

The Brighton and Hove Labour party remains suspended after a marathon meeting of the party’s national executive committee adjourned without getting round to discussing the city. Two of the officials elected at the last meeting whose appointments have been voided were at the...

Eclectic performer and Brighton Festival regular Kate Tempest has been announced as the festival’s 2017 guest director, promising a programme of anti-elistist performances. Tempest, who has turned her hand to poetry, rap, music, plays and novels, says she wants to share the...

A minor incident has caused major traffic jams in and around Brighton and Hove during the rush-hour this morning (Wednesday 21 September). A breakdown on the A27 Brighton bypass on the stretch between Brighton and Stanmer on the eastbound side of the road is to blame for the...