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Brighton activist Tony Greenstein remanded in custody by court

Brighton anti-zionist Tony Greenstein has been ordered to await trial in prison after being arrested for having “an article with intent to destroy property”. His arrest and remand were reported by the JC – or Jewish Chronicle – today (Monday 15 March). The newspaper’s website...
Posted On 15 Mar 2021 at 11:19 pm

Black Deer reveal 2021 Festival lineup – includes Van Morrison, Robert Plant & Imelda May

Black Deer Festival will be the first major festival to restart the live music calendar with the announcement that the ‘UK’s Best New Festival’ (Independent Festival Awards 2018) has moved 2021’s original date just a week later than scheduled to 25th – 27th June 2021. The...
Posted On 15 Mar 2021 at 8:59 pm

Brighton MP criticises policing of vigil for murdered woman in exchange with Home Secretary

The Green MP for Brighton Pavilion has criticised the policing of the vigil for murder victim Sarah Everard in Clapham at the weekend. Caroline Lucas spoke out as the Conservative Home Secretary Priti Patel made a statement to the House of Commons about it today (Monday 15...
Posted On 15 Mar 2021 at 8:58 pm

Brighton MP criticises ‘unacceptable’ policing of vigils in memory of Sarah Everard

Brighton Kemptown MP Lloyd Russell-Moyle has criticised the “unacceptable” policing of vigils held in memory of Sarah Everard who was murdered last week. The Labour MP said on Twitter that not just the Met, but Sussex Police – and Brighton and Hove police – “must have a serious...
Posted On 15 Mar 2021 at 7:02 pm

Thorntons to shut all its chocolate shops for good

The chocolate maker Thorntons is to shut all 61 of its chocolate shops for good, including the Brighton branch in Churchill Square Shopping Centre. The closures will put more than 600 jobs at risk as the firm focuses on an online presence in future. It will also look to...
Posted On 15 Mar 2021 at 6:24 pm

Bull announce debut album and Brighton concert

York’s alt rock songsmiths, Bull have today announced their debut album ‘Discover Effortless Living’ which will be released on the 26th March by EMI Records, in conjunction with Young Thugs and can be pre-ordered from HERE. Catch them live in Brighton at the Green Door Store on...
Posted On 15 Mar 2021 at 5:51 pm

We need to trust the experts on cycling

When deciding on the future of our city’s streets, it’s tempting to rely on what we’ve seen and heard on the street and on social media. But we can’t plan transport policy on the basis of anecdote. We need to trust the experts. After all, you wouldn’t want a heart surgeon fixing...
Posted On 15 Mar 2021 at 4:41 pm

Rag’n’Bone Man announces Brighton concert as part of ‘Life By Misadventure’ tour

Today, the Multi-Brit Award Winning Rag’n’Bone Man has announced that he will be bringing his ‘Life By Misadventure’ tour right across the UK and Ireland this October and November. The twelve-date tour will kick off on 17th October at the Brighton Centre with stops in Dublin,...
Posted On 15 Mar 2021 at 3:04 pm

Woman who inspired TV drama It’s A Sin becomes Sussex Beacon patron

The actor and campaigner who inspired the Channel 4 television series It’s A Sin has become a patron of the Sussex Beacon. The Brighton HIV charity said that it was “proud and delighted” that Jill Nalder had taken on the role, adding: “Jill is a great supporter of many charities...
Posted On 15 Mar 2021 at 2:08 pm

Former Labour councillor selected by Tories to fight safe blue seat

A former Labour councillor who quit over anti-Semitism has been selected by the Conservatives to fight a safe blue seat in an upcoming by-election. Conservative Councillor Lee Wares formally handed in his resignation as ward councillor for Patcham on Friday, after announcing he...
Posted On 15 Mar 2021 at 11:52 am
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