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Greens slate Tory claims that Brighton and Hove could end up broke like Croydon

A leading Green councillor slated Conservative claims that Brighton and Hove City Council could go broke like Croydon. Councillor Tom Druitt criticised the Tory group leader Steve Bell over an opinion column published by Brighton and Hove News. Councillor Bell wrote: “The Greens...

Posted On 22 Jan 2021 at 8:01 pm

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Brighton rapist jailed for nine years

A judge has jailed a man for nine years for raping a woman in Brighton. Judge Janet Waddicor sentenced Lee Reeves, 42, of South Coast Road, Peacehaven, at Lewes Crown Court on Wednesday (20 January). She also said that he would remain on the sex offenders register until further...

Posted On 22 Jan 2021 at 6:22 pm

, By Frank le Duc

Tough decisions required after Climate Assembly findings, warns leading councillor

Councillors were urged to make difficult decisions when it comes to winning backing from their communities for new transport measures. Green councillor Tom Druitt told colleagues, including his political rivals, to “not chicken out” during discussions about the Brighton and Hove...

Posted On 22 Jan 2021 at 5:01 pm

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

The Nightmare after Christmas – resident films ‘horror’ video after tractor churns up park

A disgruntled resident has put together a Hollywood trailer-style video to complain about the damage tractors have made to Victoria Park when collecting Christmas trees. John Etkin-Bell posted the video on Facebook yesterday after the tractors left huge muddy trails after...

Posted On 22 Jan 2021 at 4:14 pm

, By Jo Wadsworth

Brighton man charged with punching A&E doctor and spitting in PC’s face

A Brighton man has been charged with punching an A&E (accident and emergency) doctor and spitting in a police officer’s face. Harry Bedford, 20, of Pelham Street, Brighton, is due to appear at Brighton Magistrates’ Court today (Friday 22 January) charged with attacking...

Posted On 22 Jan 2021 at 11:28 am

, By Frank le Duc

Can Brighton and Hove Albion keeper save Arsenal?

Brighton and Hove Albion goalkeeper Mat Ryan has moved to Arsenal on loan until the end of the season. The 28-year-old Australian international signed for Brighton in June 2017, shortly after the Seagulls won promotion to the Premier League. He was the club’s first choice for...

Posted On 22 Jan 2021 at 11:03 am

, By Tim Hodges

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