BREAKING NEWS

Day

//June 17, 2021
0

Sussex Sharks remain unbeaten as T20 clash rained off at the Oval

The Sussex Sharks and their Surrey rivals remain unbeaten in the Vitality Blast after tonight’s keenly anticipated South Group showdown at the Kia Oval was abandoned because of rain. After the start was delayed for 20 minutes, Surrey reached 53 for two from five overs, having...
Posted On 17 Jun 2021 at 9:17 pm
, By
2

Meals on Wheels base to become £5.3m block of flats

The old Meals on Wheels base in Portslade looks like becoming a £5.3 million blocks of flats, if councillors give their backing. The plans include knocking down Windlesham House, the single-storey building on the corner of Windlesham Close and Locks Crescent, near Southern Cross....
Posted On 17 Jun 2021 at 8:53 pm
, By
4

Housing chiefs budget £2.7m to turn empty offices into affordable council flats

The council plans to spend almost £2.7 million turning an empty building near the Royal Pavilion into 10 or 11 affordable homes for people needing temporary housing. The Regency townhouse, next to the Royal Pavilion grounds, was previously used as council offices and then by a...
Posted On 17 Jun 2021 at 8:07 pm
, By
0

A27 closed after crash leaves two with serious injuries

The A27 is closed after a crash at lunchtime left two people with serious injuries. The road closure has led to long delays for commuters returning home to Brighton and Hove and people heading out of the city to East Sussex. Diversions have added to rush-hour congestion on the...
Posted On 17 Jun 2021 at 6:33 pm
, By
5

Brighton woman banned from begging for two years

A woman from Brighton has been prohibited from begging for two years and banned from local branches of the Pret a Manger sandwich shop chain. Ella Biggins, 31, of Ditchling Rise, was made the subject of a criminal behaviour order by Brighton magistrates and ordered to co-operate...
Posted On 17 Jun 2021 at 5:18 pm
, By
0

Police officer who assaulted ex-wife faces losing job

A police officer today admitted forcing his way into his ex-wife’s home and shoving her to the ground. PC Ian Upperton, a traffic cop who works in and around Brighton and Hove, also admitted saying he “could murder her” after being given a non-molestation order...
Posted On 17 Jun 2021 at 4:03 pm
, By
0

White goods blamed for second fire in two days

White goods have been blamed for a second fire in two days, prompting a warning from East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. The fire service said: “Three fire engines were sent to an address in South Coast Road, in Peacehaven, last night (Wednesday 16 June) after the service was...
Posted On 17 Jun 2021 at 2:50 pm
, By
0

Number of new coronavirus cases leaps in Brighton and Hove

The number of new coronavirus cases in Brighton and Hove is nearly three times higher in the most recent week for which figures are available than in the week before. In the seven days to Saturday 12 June there were 232 new covid-19 cases in Brighton and Hove compared with 87 in...
Posted On 17 Jun 2021 at 2:34 pm
, By
2

Parking problems thwart Brighton takeaway boss

A Brighton takeaway has been refused a late-night delivery licence because of a lack of parking spaces. Mama Pollo franchise holder Noorullah Khan wanted to offer deliveries from the new Lewes Road branch until 2am on weekdays and 3am at weekends. Sussex Police opposed the...
Posted On 17 Jun 2021 at 1:11 pm
, By
0

Prince Regent to reopen next month

The Prince Regent swimming pool is finally reopening next month after an Easter flood caused extensive electrical damage. A comprehensive rewiring of the leisure centre’s electrical system – described by Brighton and Hove City Council as a “mammoth and...
Posted On 17 Jun 2021 at 11:08 am
, By

Categories

Terms & Conditions. Copyright Brighton & Hove News 2014. All Rights Reserved. Site by Brightonwp.com