‘Hastings Rocks’ – A one day celebration of all things (that rock) in Hastings

‘HASTINGS ROCKS’ – THE OVAL, HASTINGS 28.8.21 Hastings Rocks was a one-day festival, set up to showcase the wealth of diverse musical talent in the area. Run by the people behind the annual Fat Tuesday event, in conjunction with Hastings Pride, it also made a point of using...

Online delivery firm seeks 24-hour drinks licence for Brighton depot

A new express grocery delivery service has applied for a 24-hour licence to sell alcohol from an east Brighton industrial estate. Quick Commerce is the third company to apply for an alcohol licence for an online or app-based delivery service this year. In May, Weezy was granted a...

Legendary frontman of The Who, Roger Daltrey, announces Brighton Centre event

Legendary frontman of The Who, Roger Daltrey, has announced a special evening of Who classics, rarities, solo hits and fan Q&A. As one of the UK’s greatest singers Daltrey is striking out across the UK this November. This includes an evening at the Brighton Centre on...
Posted On 08 Sep 2021 at 4:42 pm

Neighbour describes frantic response after crook flees dock at Hove Crown Court

A neighbour has spoken of the frantic reactions after a crook escaped from the dock at Hove Crown Court just before lunchtime this afternoon (Wednesday 8 September). He said: “There’s an active manhunt going on here as a man absconded from Hove Crown Court, ran through our block...
Posted On 08 Sep 2021 at 4:26 pm

Brazilian deli applies for licence to sell alcohol

A Brazilian grocery has applied for a licence to sell alcohol from its premises in Hove. But Sussex Police and Brighton and Hove City Council’s licensing department have opposed the licence application by the Brazilian Centre, in Church Road, Hove. The premises are part of an...

Police manhunt under way in Hove after criminal flees court

A police manhunt is under way in Hove this afternoon (Wednesday 8 September) after a defendant fled the crown court. Sussex Police said: “Police are searching for wanted man Jack Tyler in Hove. “Tyler, 28, was last seen at Hove Crown Court and officers are urgently looking for...
Posted On 08 Sep 2021 at 3:24 pm

Councillors back £1.9m plan to free up psychiatric beds

A £1.9 million plan to reduce bed-blocking by patients who are ready to be discharged from psychiatric beds has received backing from councillors. The five-year plan would entail providing specialist support either at home or in self-contained accommodation for people who are...

French space rock trio ‘Slift’ take Green Door Store by storm

SLIFT + GNOB + SKINNY MILK – GREEN DOOR STORE, BRIGHTON 7.9.21 Introduction: Acid Box Promotions and the Green Door Store are overjoyed to be hosting the incredible SLIFT this evening. The French space psych rock titans whose 2020 ‘Ummon’ LP was a personal highlight of last...
Posted On 08 Sep 2021 at 2:58 pm

Young people deserve support and investment

We know the last 18 months have been incredibly difficult for young people – so we’re working incredibly hard to support them. Whether that’s through challenging the government’s response to covid-19 in our schools or by opening a youth employment hub to connect young people to...
Posted On 08 Sep 2021 at 2:29 pm

New boss chosen for Brighton and Hove Buses

A new boss has been appointed to take over running Brighton and Hove Buses when Martin Harris retires in November. Ed Wills, 40, will join the business, which also includes Metrobus in Crawley, on Monday 1 November and become managing director later in the month when Mr Harris,...
Posted On 08 Sep 2021 at 1:18 pm
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