Brighton property developer loses playground fight

A children’s playground near Brighton Station is expected to be open within six months after a battle between a property developer and the council. The developer was given permission to build a hotel and offices on a site known as Block K in the New England Quarter on condition...
Posted On 07 Apr 2011 at 2:54 pm

Rockinghorse to hold charity Easter egg hunt in Hove

The Rockinghorse children’s charity is holding an Easter egg hunt and giveaway at its shop in George Street, Hove, on Saturday 23 April. The Brighton-based charity said that children would be able to take part in a search for Easter goodies. And everyone who brings in a donation...
Posted On 07 Apr 2011 at 2:30 pm

Brighton man charged over crash death

A Brighton man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving. Jonathan Wenham, 40 of Ridgeside Avenue, Patcham, was charged yesterday (Tuesday 5 April) with causing the death of Nicholas Messenger, 28. Mr Messenger, of Old Kent Road, London, died after a crash in the...
Posted On 06 Apr 2011 at 7:11 pm

Seven told they face no charges after Brighton man's New Year's Day fall

Seven people arrested after a man fell from a window on New Year’s Day have been freed from police bail. Scott Green, 25, was found with serious injuries in Chadborn Close on the Bristol Estate, Brighton, at about 2.50am on Saturday 1 January. Mr Green was taken to the Hurstwood...
Posted On 06 Apr 2011 at 6:59 pm

Albion apply for planning permission for car parking

Brighton and Hove Albion are submitting two planning applications for car parking at the Falmer stadium site. The club had intended to use the Brighton Aldridge Community Academy site but cannot do so until the building work there is completed. The first application is to allow...
Posted On 06 Apr 2011 at 6:44 pm

Full list of candidates for Brighton and Hove elections

The deadline for candidates to submit their nomination papers for the local elections on Thursday 5 May has passed. Candidates had until noon yesterday (Monday 4 April) to formally declare that they would stand for a seat on Brighton and Hove City Council. Voters will choose 54...
Posted On 05 Apr 2011 at 3:54 pm

Brighton burglary suspect injured in fall

A suspected burglar suffered a broken leg and chest and back injuries after falling from a window in Kemp Town. The 35-year-old man from Brighton is believed to have been fleeing from police officers who were investigating a break-in in Grafton Street. Three other suspects were...
Posted On 05 Apr 2011 at 1:24 pm

Elm and oak trees being felled in Brighton today

An old elm tree is due to be felled in the heart of Brighton today after specialists said that it had become too diseased. A mature oak tree near by – close to the Royal Pavilion – is also due to be chopped down. Brighton and Hove City Council said that the elm, near Pavilion...
Posted On 05 Apr 2011 at 12:56 pm

Brighton duo celebrate completing their apprenticeships

Two young workers from Brighton have been congratulated on qualifying at the end of their apprenticeships. Cassie Harrison, 20, and Zak Flannery, 19, were taken on as apprentices by Brighton Royal Pavilion and Museums. They have staged events and exhibitions and have helped to...
Posted On 05 Apr 2011 at 12:45 pm

Newborn son attends funeral of Brighton-born soldier

The funeral of Brighton-born soldier Daniel Prior was held yesterday. His baby son Logan, born only weeks before he died, was taken into church for the funeral service by his mother Emily and accompanied by Private Prior’s parents Ian and Gillian. Private Prior, 27, came home on...
Posted On 05 Apr 2011 at 3:40 am