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A man from Hove had a bottle smashed in his face on Brighton seafront. Sussex Police said: “Police are appealing for witnesses to a confrontation between two men in King’s Road, Brighton, at its junction with East Street, in which one man, aged 21, from Hove, was struck in the...

Sitting Labour councillor Peter Atkinson survived a heated selection meeting this evening – after the air conditioning failed and the mercury edged towards 40C. For once the hot air couldn’t be blamed on the politicians in the room as everyone present sweltered. Councillor...

Police have asked for help identifying a man suspected of stealing a bank card in Brighton. Sussex Police issued a security camera image of the man this afternoon (Thursday 26 July). The force said: “Police investigating the theft of a bank card have released this CCTV image of a...

A senior Green councillor has announced that he will be standing down next May. Ollie Sykes, 51, has represented Brunswick and Adelaide ward on Brighton and Hove City Council since May 2011. Councillor Sykes, who works as a manager for the Environment Agency, said: “It’s been an...

Neighbours are objecting to plans to build flats on the site of an orthodox synagogue. The Brighton and Hove Hebrew Community plans to replace its existing synagogue, community hall, nursery and rabbi’s house within the new complex in New Church Road, Hove. As well as...

Margaritas and cosmopolitan cocktails may go on sale from an old phone box in New Road during Brighton Pride if the owner is granted a licence. Greg Ackerley runs the Dialling In coffee bar out of the former phone box and wants a licence to sell alcohol during Brighton Pride on...

The manager of a Brighton shop needed hospital treatment after being attacked by a suspected shoplifter. Sussex Police released a security camera image of the suspect who is being sought over the assault. The force said: “The suspect was challenged by the manager at Sainsbury’s...

A man suffered a smashed jaw after being attacked on the seafront in Brighton on a night out to celebrate his 30th birthday. The victim, from Hove, needed reconstructive surgery and has had plates fitted to his jaw. His injuries were so severe that specialists will need to carry...