Relief over public toilets as Greens rethink closures

A rethink looks like saving public toilets from closure as Brighton and Hove City Council published its latest budget proposals this evening (Wednesday 1 February). The Greens said that it was one of several tough choices foisted on the council by “Tory-imposed cuts” but offered...
Posted On 01 Feb 2023 at 10:39 pm

Closure of Brighton nursery shelved for now

The council has shelved a proposal to close a Brighton nursery just days before a protest and rally that has been planned by parents, staff and supporters. Bright Start nursery has been given a reprieve as members of Brighton and Hove City Council prepare to set a budget for the...
Posted On 01 Feb 2023 at 9:36 pm

Swim School to play Independent Venue Week concert

Moulded by their Edinburgh surroundings, Swim School (stylized as ‘swim school’) absorb influence from a wide range of genres; from 90’s grunge to modern indie and dream-pop. The release of their 2021 critically acclaimed debut EP, ‘Making Sense Of It All’ saw vocalist and...
Posted On 01 Feb 2023 at 8:27 pm

Thousands of striking teachers march through Brighton

Thousands of striking teachers marched through Brighton in the hope of “a fully funded above-inflation pay rise” today (Wednesday 1 February). Members of the National Education Union (NEU) from primary and secondary schools Brighton and Hove and East Sussex marched from The Level...

Bees at risk from pesticide policy, says Brighton MP

Bees are at risk after the government renewed permission for farmers to use a particular type of pesticide, the Green MP for Brighton Pavilion said today (Wednesday 1 February). Caroline Lucas said that the decision did not square with the government’s stated aim of making sure...

Labour candidate starts petition for Bevendean bus improvements

An aspiring politician has started a petition asking for improvements to the bus service in Bevendean. Jacob Taylor, one of Labour’s newly selected candidates for Moulsecoomb and Bevendean ward at the local elections in May, wants a more frequent and reliable service on the 48...
Posted On 01 Feb 2023 at 6:32 pm

Jen Cloher announces new album and Brighton gig

Multi-award-winning artist and Milk! Records co-founder Jen Cloher is today sharing the third single ‘My Witch’ from their forthcoming fifth album ‘I Am The River, The River Is Me’ (Order HERE) which will be released on 3rd March 2023 via Milk! Records/Marathon Artists. Cloher...
Posted On 01 Feb 2023 at 6:22 pm

Career burglar who dodged jail with sob story now back behind bars

A Hove burglar who avoided jail a year ago by writing a judge a heartfelt letter is now back behind bars after another string of break-ins. Jody Keating, also known as Robert May, convinced Judge Martin Huseyin last February he was breaking the drug habit which had seen him clock...
Posted On 01 Feb 2023 at 6:21 pm

Shady Baby announce free entry Brighton gig at Green Door Store

Well this is a bit of a result, as this afternoon Brighton’s finest up-and-coming act, Shady Baby, have announced that they will be headlining at the Green Door Store on Friday 10th February and that it will be free entry! Doors swing open at 7pm and the support acts will be...
Posted On 01 Feb 2023 at 5:33 pm

Boy, 12, seriously injured after being hit by car

A boy was taken to hospital with a serious leg injury after being hit by a car in Woodingdean on his way home from school yesterday afternoon. Members of the public brought out duvets to keep the 12-year-old boy warm while they waited for emergency services. The accident happened...
Posted On 01 Feb 2023 at 4:37 pm
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