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We should be proud of Brighton Pride despite the challenges

Well that was quite a Pride weekend! Reading some of the media stories you’d be forgiven for thinking our city was overtaken by thousands of people intent of pulling our city to pieces … so let me just say a few words about what it was like from the inside looking out, rather...

Posted On 07 Aug 2018 at 11:05 pm

, By Peter Kyle

Brighton and Hove Albion sign young striker

Brighton and Hove Albion have signed a young Ecuadorian striker on a four-year contract. After sealing the deal, the Seagulls have sent Billy Arce, who turned 20 last month, out on loan to a second-tier Spanish side for the coming season. The club said: “Brighton and Hove Albion...

Posted On 07 Aug 2018 at 9:59 pm

, By Frank le Duc

Bruce on the Boundary – Evans relishes full house at the Oval

Laurie Evans can’t wait to face his former club Surrey in the Vitality Blast on Thursday (9 August). And the Sussex Sharks batsman believes that plenty of his team-mates will relish the raucous Kia Oval atmosphere too. A crowd of 24,000 is expected as the Sharks bid to maintain...

Posted On 07 Aug 2018 at 9:34 pm

, By Bruce Talbot

Drink problems and crime prompt licensing review in Hove

Drinkers, drug users and related criminal and anti-social behaviour have prompted a review of licensing rules for the centre of Hove. Conservative councillor Andrew Wealls said: “There is a concentration of anti-social behaviour and alcohol and substance misuse related...

Posted On 07 Aug 2018 at 8:26 pm

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Remember the walk-in centre, Brighton and Hove health chiefs urge as pressure grows on A&E

Brighton and Hove health chiefs are urging people to remember the walk-in centre as pressure grows in local accident and emergency (A&E) departments. They said: “People with minor illnesses and injuries are being urged to use the Brighton Station Health Centre, helping free...

Posted On 07 Aug 2018 at 3:16 pm