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Neighbours lose battle to keep delivery riders out of Brighton square

Neighbours have lost their battle to keep delivery drivers out of a Brighton square that they said had been reclaimed after years of problems with public drinking and anti-social behaviour. But councillors have imposed a curfew on the operating hours of a new restaurant, limiting...

Posted On 03 Feb 2022 at 9:46 pm

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Brighton reptile centre welcomes stowaway gecko from China

Forget Thin Lizzy and meet Thin Lizard – a 4in gecko now being cared for by RSPCA staff at the charity’s Brighton reptile rescue centre. The staff at the Patcham centre nicknamed the well-travelled gecko Thin Lizard after it survived a 4,800-mile journey from China inside a box...

Posted On 03 Feb 2022 at 9:18 pm

, By Lily Ford, PA

Mayor baffled by repeated references to mediaeval terrorists at Brighton council meeting

Repeated references to “mediaeval terrorists” left mayor Alan Robins baffled at a question and answer session this afternoon (Thursday 3 February). They came up a number of times as the mayor chaired a Brighton and Hove City Council meeting. It’s true that Brighton was razed in a...

Posted On 03 Feb 2022 at 8:20 pm

, By Frank le Duc

Underground coldwave duo The KVB take Brighton by storm

THE KVB + DEK – THE HOPE & RUIN, BRIGHTON 1.2.22 Back in 2018, the rather wonderful underground coldwave duo known as The KVB announced that they were going to be returning to Brighton on 30th October in order to perform a concert at the Green Door Store. That night I...

Posted On 03 Feb 2022 at 4:14 pm

, By Nick Linazasoro

Planners give verdict on Hove seafront beach huts selling food and drink

Beach huts serving food and drink on Hove seafront can stay for three more years. Councillors voted to extend the temporary planning permission for the huts by Rockwater, in Kingsway, after hearing support from the area’s councillors and the local MP. The huts – or Shacks by the...

Posted On 03 Feb 2022 at 1:08 pm

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

JoBoxers are back! Brighton show announced

The original JoBoxers line up are set to make their long and eagerly awaited return when they play their first live shows in 35 years. The original and only line up of Dig Wayne (vocals), Rob Marche (guitar), Dave Collard (keyboards), Chris Bostock (bass), and Sean McLusky...

Posted On 03 Feb 2022 at 11:28 am