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Stop what you are doing and watch this stunning ecology video!

Novo Amor, aka Ali Lacey, has unveiled a remarkable and poignant video for the title track from his anticipated debut album ‘Birthplace’ – watch the heartbreaking video HERE. It is set for release on 19th October 2018 via AllPoints. The announcement arrives as Novo Amor...

Posted On 19 Jun 2018 at 11:09 pm

, By Nick Linazasoro

Portslade school requires improvement, says official watchdog

A Portslade primary school requires improvement, according to the official watchdog Ofsted. A report was sent to Brackenbury Primary School, in Locks Hill, Portslade, yesterday (Monday 18 June). The school was previously rated good but the two-day inspection last month applied...

Posted On 19 Jun 2018 at 10:14 pm

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Talking Head David Byrne playing Brighton in October

David Byrne (of Talking Heads fame) has announced nine arena dates in the UK and Ireland in October and November, including an appearance at the Brighton Centre on Tuesday 30th October 2018. Grab your tickets HERE or call the Brighton Centre Box Office on 0844 8471515. Byrne will...

Posted On 19 Jun 2018 at 9:40 pm

, By Nick Linazasoro

Brighton MP urges Transport Secretary to resign over rail fiasco

Brighton Pavilion MP Caroline Lucas urged the Transport Secretary Chris Grayling to resign today (Tuesday 19 June). She was one of the first MPs to speak in a debate this afternoon about whether the House of Commons still had confidence in the Conservative cabinet minister. The...

Posted On 19 Jun 2018 at 8:47 pm

, By Frank le Duc

Boyzone farewell tour dates announced – Brighton Centre gig included

After six UK #1 singles, five UK #1 albums and 25 years together, the iconic Boyzone will release their final album ‘Thank You & Goodnight’ on November 16th. They’ve also announced details of their 25th anniversary and farewell UK and Ireland arena tour which commences in...

Posted On 19 Jun 2018 at 6:40 pm

, By Nero

Pop band Years & Years announce Brighton date as part of forthcoming album tour

As Years & Years prepare to release their hotly anticipated second album ‘Palo Santo’ on July 6th, they have announced their biggest ever UK and European run of tour dates which includes an appearance at the Brighton Centre on Tuesday 4th December 2018. The last few months...

Posted On 19 Jun 2018 at 6:00 pm

, By Nero

Policeman charged with dangerous driving after pedestrian hit on Brighton seafront

A Sussex Police officer is set to appear in court charged with dangerous driving after a police car struck a man using a pedestrian crossing. PC Russell Kyle is scheduled to appear at Brighton Magistrates Court on 28 June, 2018 to face one charge of dangerous driving. On 19...

Posted On 19 Jun 2018 at 5:16 pm

, By Jo Wadsworth

City’s low emissions zone set to expand

Brighton’s low emissions zone is set to expand and impose stricter standards on buses and taxis in a bid to improve air quality in the city centre. Since the zone was first introduced in 2015, Brighton and Hove City Council has also secured government funding to fit 76...

Posted On 19 Jun 2018 at 3:01 pm

, By Jo Wadsworth

Council takes two months to pick up woman’s recycling

A woman’s recycling has finally been picked up after two months with no collection – and more than a week after her plight hit the headlines. Despite multiple complaints to Cityclean via Brighton and Hove City Council’s website and the refuse department’s...

Posted On 19 Jun 2018 at 2:45 pm

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Bruce on the Boundary – Sussex can kick-start promotion push at Arundel, says Brown

Sussex make their annual pilgrimage to Arundel this week confident that they can use the game against Durham to kick-start their promotion push in the Specsavers County Championship. They won one and lost one of their first five games and find themselves 19 points behind...

Posted On 19 Jun 2018 at 12:58 pm

, By Bruce Talbot

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