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Albion scrape draw at home to Watford

Brighton & Hove Albion 1 Watford 1 The Seagulls managed a draw thanks to a cracking own goal Adrian Mariappa. The Albion managed just one shot on target, Aaron Mooy’s effort defelcting off Watford keeper’s Ben Foster’s leg. The Seagulls started brightly enough but were undone...

Posted On 08 Feb 2020 at 9:18 pm

, By Tim Hodges from the Amex

Half time with Hodges – Brighton & Hove Albion 0 Watford 1

The Amex crowd booed the Seagulls off as they trail to a Abdoulaye Doucoure goal. Albion have had a few chances and a couple of half hearted penalty appeals. Shane Duffy back in the team has had a difficult match so far – Ezequeil Schelotto has been Albion’s best player so...

Posted On 08 Feb 2020 at 6:24 pm

, By Tim Hodges

Train bosses urge passengers not to travel tomorrow

Train bosses are urging passengers not to travel tomorrow (Sunday 9 February) with high winds and stormy weather forecast. Network Rail and Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), which runs Southern, Thameslink and the Gatwick Express, said: “Severe disruption is expected across Network...

Posted On 08 Feb 2020 at 5:49 pm

, By Frank le Duc

Man attacked in centre of Brighton

A man has been attacked in the centre of Brighton, near the Prince Regent swimming pool. An area between North Road and the public baths was cordoned off earlier today (Saturday 8 February). Sussex Police said: “We responded to reports of an assault in Barrack Yard, Brighton....

Posted On 08 Feb 2020 at 5:24 pm

, By Frank le Duc

Premier League Match Day 26 Brighton & Hove Albion v Watford

Ezequeil Schelotto makes a rare start as Glenn Murray continues up front on his own. Dan Burn joins Lewis Dunk and Shane Duffy at the back. Solly March is included in the starting line up along with Davy Propper, Aaron Mooy, Leandro Trossard and Pascal Gross, with Maty Ryan in...

Posted On 08 Feb 2020 at 4:51 pm

, By Tim Hodges

Brighton Electric Studios hosts new EP launch from Thyla

THYLA + NATURE TV + MURMUR – BRIGHTON ELECTRIC STUDIOS, BRIGHTON 07.02.20 Brighton based concert promoters Joy. welcomed us into the doors of the popular Brighton Electric Studios, which is located on Coombe Terrace, a short distance south of University of Brighton, in...

Posted On 08 Feb 2020 at 2:23 pm

, By Josh Tubb

The ‘Self Civil War’ of Julian Cope battles and wins in Brighton

JULIAN COPE + TOM HICKOX – CONCORDE 2, BRIGHTON 7.2.2020 These days regarded as a tribal elder of the alternative music scene and something of a national treasure, Julian Cope first came to public attention forty years ago as frontman of post punk new psychedelics The...

Posted On 08 Feb 2020 at 11:02 am

, By Richie Nice

Portslade pupil isolated as part of coronavirus investigation

A pupil at Portslade Academy has been put into isolation after coming into contact with the local father who is sick with coronavirus. Parents were emailed yesterday to tell them the child is not showing any symptoms, but had been advised by Public Health England to...

Posted On 08 Feb 2020 at 7:40 am

, By Jo Wadsworth

Planners grant permission for homeless hub on Brighton seafront

A homeless hub to help new rough sleepers off the streets in Brighton has been granted planning permission. The hub is intended to provide overnight beds for up to 15 people in King’s Road, Brighton, behind the Queen’s Hotel. The building was formerly La Çiya Turkish restaurant...

Posted On 08 Feb 2020 at 12:30 am

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

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