Sussex crumble to innings defeat against Leicestershire

Leicestershire 492-4 dec v Sussex 359-9 and 128-9 Leicestershire win by an innings and 5 runs Leicestershire pulled off an extraordinary victory over Sussex in an LV=Insurance County Championship match that looked likely to bring the curtain down on the season at Grace Road with...

‘Just Imagine’, ‘I Can See Light Bend’ at Sonic Boom concert

SONIC BOOM & MATTHS – GREEN DOOR STORE, BRIGHTON 9.9.21 Sonic Boom (aka Pete Kember) makes a rare live appearance in Brighton. There is the real feeling inside the Green Door Store that this is very definitely an event, and the audience are literally awaiting the...
Posted On 15 Sep 2021 at 8:31 pm

Hundreds sign petition to make Hove road safer for school children

Hundreds of people have supported a mother’s petition to reduce the speed limit and add crossings to a busy road. Despite more than 500 people signing a petition calling for road safety measures in Shirley Drive, in Hove, the petition organiser Polly Wrenn is frustrated because...

Councillors approve drinks licence for new Brighton restaurant

A new South Indian street food restaurant has been granted a drinks licence for its Brighton branch. Mowgli Street Food plans to open in the old Oasis shop on the corner of Duke’s Lane and Middle Street next year as part of a nationwide expansion. At a Brighton and Hove City...

Brighton delivery firm awaits drinks licence verdict

A delivery service in Brighton is waiting to hear whether it will be allowed to deliver alcohol until midnight. Quick Commerce, trading as Zapp, wants to deliver alcohol from 8am until midnight, which is an hour later than Brighton and Hove City Council’s licensing policy usually...

American blues singer-songwriter & guitarist Samantha Fish announces return to Brighton

“It was strange (and ambitious) announcing a tour because we were all locked down fighting this virus. We’re still fighting! We’ve had to amend some dates along with a couple of new shows for our January and February 2022 UK tour, in some amazing venues. I can’t wait to get out...
Posted On 15 Sep 2021 at 5:51 pm

Images of burglary suspect released

Police are investigating reports of two burglaries in Addison Road, Hove. Residents reported finding items were taken from their homes overnight on September 3 into September 4. At the first address, a small brown handbag containing a driving licence bank cards and cash was...
Posted On 15 Sep 2021 at 5:12 pm

A day of the best live music around!

Those intuitive people at Austerity Records have certainly got their eye right on the ball, as they have organised an all day music festival featuring eight terrific new and up-and-coming bands. They clearly match our own musical tastes as we at Brighton & Hove News have...
Posted On 15 Sep 2021 at 3:43 pm

Police appeal for witnesses after woman dies in Old Shoreham Road crash

Sussex Police issued an appeal for witnesses after a woman died in a crash in Old Shoreham Road, Southwick. The force also asked for any security camera or dashcam footage that could help as the death of the 72-year-old pedestrian is investigated. She died at a crossing at the...
Posted On 15 Sep 2021 at 1:49 pm

Traders urge council not to scrap free parking bays for shoppers

A petition calling for free parking for customers at shops in Fiveways in Brighton is due to go before councillors. Residents and business owners have been seeking support on social media to encourage people to sign the petition. It asks for one hour’s free parking in Preston...
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