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Brighton & Hove Albion beat Spanish giants Valencia

Brighton & Hove Albion 2 Valencia 1 Albion beat former Spanish Champions League finalists Valencia 2-1 at the Amex with a Glenn Murray penalty and a bullet header from Shane Duffy. The goals came after Rodrigo had put the visitors ahead just before the half hour. All...

Posted On 02 Aug 2019 at 11:52 pm

, By Tim Hodges from the Amex

Brighton coffee shop owner refused permission to serve Pride cocktails

Licensing chiefs have turned down a Brighton coffee shop owner’s request to be allowed to serve cocktails to mark Pride. Greg Ackerley, the owner of Altitude coffee shop, in Clifton Hill, wanted to be able to sell cocktails including espresso martinis and negronis from noon until...

Posted On 02 Aug 2019 at 11:44 pm

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Creep Show with a surprise to take place in Hove

Creep Show brings together John Grant with the dark analogue electro of Wrangler (Stephen Mallinder / Phil Winter / Benge) and following their debut album ‘Mr Dynamite’ out on Brighton’s very own Bella Union last year, they’re now announcing a new live show which will be...

Posted On 02 Aug 2019 at 9:12 pm

, By Nick Linazasoro

Half time with Hodges – Brighton & Hove Albion 1 Valencia 1

Albion are level with the former Champions League finalists after Glenn Murray equalised from the spot with a 38th minute penalty. The Spanish visitors went ahead from a Rodrigo strike that appeared to have been helped by a sizeable deflection from Lewis Dunk. Both Leandro...

Posted On 02 Aug 2019 at 7:59 pm

, By Tim Hodges

Boots move paves way for Brighton student flats scheme

A branch of Boots the chemist is moving from its premises in London Road, Brighton, into a former Chinese restaurant across the street. The move paves the way for its current building to be demolished and replaced by a five-storey block, housing 232 student flats and new shops....

Posted On 02 Aug 2019 at 4:16 pm

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Exclusive interview with Sex Pistols founder member Glen Matlock

Ahead of his live date on Friday 9th August at the Balcombe Club (Tickets HERE) with his star studded band The Tough Cookies, the Brighton & Hove News music team get up close and personal with an exclusive interview (on 1st August) with none other than legendary bassist Glen...

Posted On 02 Aug 2019 at 4:10 pm

, By Mark Kelly

Work starts on £21m digital centre for Brighton students

Work has started on building a £21 million college extension to equip students from Brighton with vital digital and creative skills. The extension is being built on the car park next to the Greater Brighton Metropolitan College tower block in Pelham Street, Brighton. The colle...

Posted On 02 Aug 2019 at 2:45 pm

, By Frank le Duc

Celebrating 100 years of council housing

Selling off council housing was a big mistake. As more people exercised their “right to buy” under Thatcher, the stock of council housing dwindled, taking away the safety net for individuals and families who could not afford either to rent privately or own their own home. People...

Posted On 02 Aug 2019 at 12:45 am

, By Nancy Platts

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