Six flytippers caught dumping commercial waste in one night in Brighton

Six flytippers have been fined after they were caught dumping commercial waste in just one night in Brighton. Brighton and Hove City Council said: “CCTV cameras captured six separate incidents of flytipping in one night which has enabled the council to send the offenders fixed...
Posted On 13 Feb 2017 at 7:07 pm

Brighton and Hove Albion footballer denies ‘bottling’ night club bouncer

Brighton and Hove Albion defensive midfielder Rohan Ince has denied wounding a night club bouncer with intent to cause him grievous bodily harm (GBH). Ince, 24, of Ashford, Middlesex, is accused of smashing a Jack Daniels bottle over the head of 27-year-old Gregor Jurcic. The...
Posted On 13 Feb 2017 at 7:01 pm

Youths hunted over threats and violent attempted robberies in Hove

A gang of youths is being hunted by police after people were threatened and attacked in Hove in the early hours of Saturday morning (11 February). They said that they had weapons – a gun or a knife – but didn’t manage to steal any money or mobile phones from any of their victims...
Posted On 13 Feb 2017 at 6:10 pm

Clubber collapses on Brighton seafront and dies

A clubber collapsed on Brighton seafront at the weekend and died, Sussex Police said this afternoon (Monday 13 February). Detectives said that his death was unexplained but not thought to be suspicious although they are keen to talk to potential witnesses. Sussex Police sai...
Posted On 13 Feb 2017 at 5:07 pm

Brighton boy, 14, missing for almost a week

A 14-year-old boy from Brighton has been missing for almost a week, Sussex Police said today (Monday 13 February). Officers are growing concerned for the welfare of Jack Winstanley and have issued a public appeal for help in finding him. Sussex Police said: “Jack Winstanley, 14,...
Posted On 13 Feb 2017 at 4:06 pm

Brighton man treated for choking on fumes after flat catches fire

A Brighton man was treated for choking on fumes after a flat caught fire in Bevendean yesterday evening (Sunday 12 February). East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said: “At 6.35pm yesterday two Brighton appliances were sent to Leybourne Close, in Brighton, after smoke was seen...
Posted On 13 Feb 2017 at 12:25 pm

Disabled man boosted in battle with Brighton and Hove council for permanent home

A disabled Hove man has been given a boost in his battle with Brighton and Hove City Council for a suitable permanent home. Almost 3,000 people have signed a petition in support of Robert Carver – known to friends as Bobby – and almost 200 people have raised more than £3,800 to...
Posted On 13 Feb 2017 at 5:37 am

Victoria’s Secret to open in Churchill Square and Zara to expand

The American lingerie chain Victoria’s Secret is to open in Churchill Square Shopping Centre in Brighton in place of HMV which closed at the end of January. And the Spanish fashion chain Zara is to expand, moving into most of the space formerly occupied by BHS. Shopping centre...
Posted On 13 Feb 2017 at 4:07 am