Council leader issues warning to coronavirus scammers and profiteers
Council leader Nancy Platts has warned “unscrupulous businesses” that she will ask the government to withhold financial help if they ...
Month: March 2020
Coronavirus puts new deal for Royal Pavilion on hold
Plans to hand over the running of the Royal Pavilion to a charitable trust have been delayed because of the ...
Fire breaks out in kitchen
By Roy Pennington A fire broke out in a kitchen at a flat above a Brighton takeaway this lunchtime. The ...
Council hands coronavirus crackdown powers to teams of officials
The council has assigned several teams of officers to crack down on those breaking new laws that order businesses to ...
Brighton medical school delivers vanload of protective equipment to Royal Sussex
Brighton and Sussex Medical School has donated thousands of pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) to the Royal Sussex County ...
Scores of online groups spring up to help people in Brighton and Hove keep in touch
From pub quizzes to exercise groups, singing workshops to afternoon tea - scores of people have set up local groups ...
Concerns grow for missing Saltdean teenager
Concerns are growing for missing Saltdean teenager Owen Harding who has not been seen since last Thursday (26 March). Owen ...
Brighton man jailed for spitting at police and claiming to have coronavirus
A Brighton pensioner has been jailed for spitting at police officers while claiming to have coronavirus. Peter Davy Sussex Police ...
We need your help regarding Brighton & Hove Record Shops!
Have you seen our brand new directory over on our Music Page? Over the years Brighton has been an absolute ...
Brighton artist plans coronavirus alternative to Open Houses
A Brighton painter wants to fill windows with art in May. Denise Harrison - Picture by Poppy Harrison Denise Harrison ...
Brighton athlete narrowly misses out on mile final at Commonwealth Games
An athlete from Brighton narrowly missed out on a place in the final of the mile at the Commonwealth Games....
Plan for £65m new King Alfred pool and leisure centre approved
A £65 million proposed new King Alfred swimming pool and leisure centre has been granted planning permission this afternoon (Wednesday...
King Alfred pledge as council cabinet member makes case for £65m scheme
A leading councillor warned colleagues of the danger of failing to act now as they considered whether to grant planning...
King Alfred debate – barrister spells out some of the concerns
A specialist barrister spelt out some of the concerns about plans for a £65 million new King Alfred swimming pool...
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