Missing swimmer reported in sea off Brighton but no trace found

A swimmer was reported to have gone missing in the sea off Brighton this evening (Sunday 21 July). But after an extensive search by the coastguard and the crew of the RNLI Brighton lifeboat, no trace could be found. The search, which included a coastguard helicopter as well two...
Posted On 21 Jul 2019 at 10:58 pm

The Woodentops are certainly not puppets!

The Woodentops are considered by some to be a national treasure. I’m of course in this instance referring to the music group and not the kids TV show that had “the very biggest spotty dog you ever did see”. The band formed in 1983 in South London with an initial...
Posted On 21 Jul 2019 at 8:30 pm

Knockaert checks out of Brighton and Hove Albion

Brighton and Hove Albion fans’ favourite Anthony Knockaert has joined Fulham on an initial one-season loan deal. Albion said: “The 27-year-old Frenchman has signed a one-year loan at Craven Cottage, with the move expected to become permanent for an agreed undisclosed fee at...
Posted On 21 Jul 2019 at 6:02 pm

It was Absolutely Bowie at the Concorde 2

ABSOLUTE BOWIE – CONCORDE 2, BRIGHTON 20.07.19 I have to honestly say that it was with great trepidation that I ventured to the Concorde 2 in Brighton this evening in order to see a tribute act perform. I’m certainly not a fan of all things tribute other than one or two...
Posted On 21 Jul 2019 at 5:15 pm

Police seize cannabis from 30 people and arrest two men at Green Pride in Brighton

Two men was arrested at the Green Pride “protestival” in Preston Park, Brighton, yesterday (Saturday 20 July), Sussex Police said. Officers confiscated cannabis from about 30 people, the force added, and referred five teenagers to the Youth Outreach Service and contacted their...
Posted On 21 Jul 2019 at 4:49 pm

Attention Brighton music fans – see 4 bands for FREE

It’s been noted that Iddy Biddy Promotions in partnership with The Western are arguably bringing some of the hottest lineups in Brighton and surrounding areas to your attention. On Wednesday 7th August it’s the turn of Demonstrations, Youth Sector, Hallan and Temple to perform...
Posted On 21 Jul 2019 at 10:45 am

Brighton and Hove health chiefs given extra cash but still need to save £8m this year

Health chiefs in Brighton and Hove have been told to find savings totalling £8 million in the current financial year. They aim to look at how much is spent on medicines, contracts and corporate costs as well as “improving continuing healthcare reviews”. The £8 million savings...