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Early hours trade off the menu for Brighton takeaway boss

A takeaway owner has failed in an attempt to stay open until 5am. Abbanoub Salama, who owns Fish and Chips, in Preston Street, Brighton, served a number of “temporary event notices” (TENs) on Brighton and Hove City Council. Mr Salama told a council licensing panel that his aim...

Posted On 21 Jun 2021 at 10:55 pm

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Brighton man wants to take us for a ride – in an ‘electric bike taxi’

A Brighton man hopes to set up an electric bike taxi service in Brighton and Hove and wants councillors’ backing. David Bernstein, 53, from Gladstone Place, Brighton, said: “We are seeking permission to trial a couple of electric bicycle taxis in Brighton city centre and work...

Posted On 21 Jun 2021 at 10:19 pm

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Bruce on the Boundary – 16-year-old sensation follows in family footsteps

Five games into a 14-match group stage and Sussex Sharks will be delighted with how they have started this season’s Vitality Blast. There was disappointment that after beginning with three straight wins they didn’t get the opportunity to maintain their momentum against Surrey at...

Posted On 21 Jun 2021 at 5:39 pm

, By Bruce Talbot

Wheelclamping arrest was unlawful, police panel hears

A police officer wrongfully arrested Nicholas van Hoogstraten’s son for wheelclamping a car and then lied about it afterwards, a tribunal heard today. Hoogstraten was acquitted of homophobic abuse for calling PC James Breeds a poofter during the same incident in August...

Posted On 21 Jun 2021 at 5:30 pm

, By Jo Wadsworth

Brighton charity wood store starts crowdfunder to refit new premises

A Brighton charity that recycles and reuses wood and helps marginalised people back into work has started a crowdfunding campaign to cover the cost of refitting its new premises. The Brighton and Hove Wood Recycling Project, also known as the Wood Store, has already raised £3,000...

Posted On 21 Jun 2021 at 3:42 pm

, By Frank le Duc

GIRLI announces UK tour including Brighton date

London-born rising star GIRLI has just announced the incredibly exciting news that she is heading out on a UK/IRE tour in November and December! The songstress will kick the headline dates off in Bristol at The Lanes on 7th November, and hit towns and cities such as Cardiff,...

Posted On 21 Jun 2021 at 3:25 pm

, By Nick Linazasoro

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