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End the discrimination – people with disabilities can’t park on a promise

Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the city’s movement infrastructure has changed considerably as a result of the coronavirus Urgent Response Transport Action Plan. The schemes imposed have severely disrupted parking and access for the blue badge community and extended...

Posted On 29 Sep 2020 at 11:29 pm

, By Pippa Hodge

Tangerine Dream announce rare Brighton concert

The New York Times have referred to Tangerine Dream as “The world’s leading synth band”. This is a really bold statement when you think of the likes of Kraftwerk and Depeche Mode to name just two. But clearly with this German electronic music group being founded...

Posted On 29 Sep 2020 at 11:18 pm

, By Nick Linazasoro

More cycle lanes are planned and will make jams and fumes worse

About 50 years ago 80 houses and shops in Old Shoreham Road, Portslade, were demolished and some properties lost part of their gardens. At that time Old Shoreham Road had one lane in each direction which was inadequate as traffic flows increased. It was turned into a major...

Posted On 29 Sep 2020 at 9:33 pm

, By Les Hamilton

Petitioners plead for food waste collections in Brighton and Hove

A campaigner calling for food waste collections from homes in Brighton and Hove was pleased to hear about signs of progress. Holly Pike, from Hove, collected more than 1,300 signatures on a petition calling on Brighton and Hove City Council to introduce a food waste collection...

Posted On 29 Sep 2020 at 9:08 pm

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Hove councillor ‘breached standards’ in row over fake homeless figures

A councillor who described the number of rough sleepers as “fake” has been found to have breached Brighton and Hove City Council’s “code of conduct” by a “standards panel”. Conservative councillor Robert Nemeth left a comment under a post about the figures on the Brighton and...

Posted On 29 Sep 2020 at 5:12 pm

, By Frank le Duc

Thousands sign up to shine huge lasers across Brighton and Hove

Thousands of people have signed up to take part in an interactive laser art installation on Thursday night. Brighton artist Seb Lee-Delisle is allowing the audience to take control of his latest work, Laser Light City, from three outdoor locations across the city. The Bafta...

Posted On 29 Sep 2020 at 4:43 pm

, By Jo Wadsworth

Live Is Alive! Brighton music re-takes the stage

Brighton’s music venues are joining forces to programme a series of live gigs to support and protect the city’s vibrant music scene. Live Is Alive! will take place in Brighton Dome and via livestream over four consecutive Saturday evenings from 17th October to 7th November 2020....

Posted On 29 Sep 2020 at 3:23 pm

, By Nick Linazasoro

Hundreds sign petition calling for cheaper school uniforms

Hundreds of parents have signed a petition calling for cheaper school uniforms. The petition was started by former councillor Emma Daniel to try to reduce the number higher-cost branded items parents are expected to buy for secondary school students. During her time as a member...

Posted On 29 Sep 2020 at 2:30 pm

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Universities say health and safety is highest priority as students return

Brighton’s two universities have released an open letter saying health and safety is their highest priority. Last night, staff and students were informed of a small number of positive coronavirus tests amongst students, who are now self-isolating along with their...

Posted On 29 Sep 2020 at 2:21 pm

, By Jo Wadsworth

Viral video shows maskless customer abusing staff

A video showing a customer verbally abusing staff at a Brighton bar after being asked to wear a mask has gone viral. The footage, which was shot at Brighton Marina Yacht Club on Sunday evening, shows a man sat down and refusing to leave while insulting the young staff members. He...

Posted On 29 Sep 2020 at 11:54 am

, By Jo Wadsworth

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End the discrimination – people with disabilities can’t park on a promise

Tangerine Dream announce rare Brighton concert

More cycle lanes are planned and will make jams and fumes worse

Petitioners plead for food waste collections in Brighton and Hove

Hove councillor ‘breached standards’ in row over fake homeless figures

Thousands sign up to shine huge lasers across Brighton and Hove

Live Is Alive! Brighton music re-takes the stage

Hundreds sign petition calling for cheaper school uniforms

Universities say health and safety is highest priority as students return

Viral video shows maskless customer abusing staff

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