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Brighton and Hove prepares to move to Tier 2

Posted On 28 Oct 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Please don’t trick or treat says council

Posted On 23 Oct 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Second school closes because of covid-related short staffing

Posted On 22 Oct 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

School closes after coronavirus case leads to short staffing

Posted On 21 Oct 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Only small increase in city covid cases this week

Posted On 20 Oct 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Greens call on government to give ‘test and trace’ to local public health teams

Posted On 19 Oct 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Sussex students ‘struggling to get tested’

Posted On 14 Oct 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

City ‘at tipping point’ as coronavirus cases continue to surge

Posted On 13 Oct 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Coronavirus lockdown led to more demand for mental health crisis help

Posted On 08 Oct 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Universities now have 80 covid cases

Posted On 08 Oct 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Four staff at Brighton care home test positive for coronavirus

Posted On 07 Oct 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Grants for schools to help children catch up after lost teaching time during coronavirus lockdown

Posted On 06 Oct 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

MPs renew criticism of testing as city’s covid alert raised to amber

Posted On 06 Oct 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Eight more schools have positive coronavirus cases

Posted On 06 Oct 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Brighton now on amber alert after covid cases triple

Posted On 06 Oct 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Five cases now reported at University of Brighton

Posted On 06 Oct 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Brighton MP slates latest test and trace failing as ‘dangerous’

Posted On 05 Oct 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Coronavirus rate triples in Brighton and Hove

Posted On 05 Oct 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Coronavirus concerns spur council to cancel circus

Posted On 02 Oct 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Official coronavirus cases double in Brighton and Hove

Posted On 02 Oct 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Brighton secondary school confirms second coronavirus case

Posted On 01 Oct 2020

, By Frank le Duc

BACA becomes fifth secondary school to announce positive covid case

Posted On 30 Sep 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

City ‘a long way from local lockdown’

Posted On 30 Sep 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Sussex students self-isolating after handful of positive cases

Posted On 28 Sep 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Police fine five people for breaking coronavirus rules over past month

Posted On 27 Sep 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Eight Brighton schools have positive coronavirus cases since start of term

Posted On 25 Sep 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Testing difficulties mean city remains on yellow covid alert despite fall in cases

Posted On 24 Sep 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Brighton and Hove Lib Dem fears latest coronavirus measures will prove fatal for pubs

Posted On 22 Sep 2020

, By Frank le Duc

More Brighton students sent home after positive coronavirus test

Posted On 22 Sep 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

New walk-in coronavirus test centre opens in East Brighton

Posted On 22 Sep 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Special needs teacher forced to shell out £150 for covid test

Posted On 18 Sep 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

No covid outbreak from first positive test since city’s schools returned

Posted On 18 Sep 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Level funfair closed amid virus spike

Posted On 18 Sep 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Covid cases linked to teen birthday party rises to 15

Posted On 17 Sep 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Brighton and Hove put on yellow alert as council launches new covid warning system

Posted On 16 Sep 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Coronavirus cases reach record high in Brighton and Hove despite test shortages

Posted On 15 Sep 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Fifth student at Hove sixth form tests positive for coronavirus

Posted On 15 Sep 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Teen contacted by NHS Test and Trace unable to book coronavirus test at Brighton’s ‘empty’ centre

Posted On 12 Sep 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

NHS nurses rally again in Brighton tomorrow

Posted On 11 Sep 2020

Three student covid cases linked to Hangleton house party

Posted On 11 Sep 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Rise in rough sleepers expected as evictions restart

Posted On 11 Sep 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

City’s last covid testing centre could close within weeks

Posted On 10 Sep 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Hove school praised for covid response

Posted On 09 Sep 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Second staffer at Hove school tests positive for coronavirus

Posted On 08 Sep 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Two staff at Legal and General test positive for coronavirus

Posted On 25 Aug 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Brighton pub shuts after customer tests positive for coronavirus

Posted On 22 Aug 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Brighton seafront road to remain closed despite 10,000-signature petition

Posted On 13 Aug 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Councillors asked to continue providing coronavirus ‘protective equipment’

Posted On 10 Aug 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Hundreds of Brighton nurses rally for a pay rise

Posted On 08 Aug 2020

Care homes unable to carry out coronavirus tests, says Brighton MP

Posted On 31 Jul 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Councillors share concerns about growth in face mask litter and potential bio-hazards

Posted On 29 Jul 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Primary school pupil tests positive for coronavirus

Posted On 28 Jul 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Face mask fines to be ‘last resort’, says police commissioner

Posted On 24 Jul 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Coronavirus mobile testing unit to spend three days at Brighton Racecourse

Posted On 20 Jul 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Councils given new local lockdown powers

Posted On 17 Jul 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Drop in coronavirus cases in Brighton and Hove

Posted On 16 Jul 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Emergency budget warning as council finance chiefs spell out cost of coronavirus crisis

Posted On 10 Jul 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Council staff hand out a million items of PPE

Posted On 09 Jul 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Brighton academic expert calls for end to coronavirus ban on reusable cups

Posted On 08 Jul 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Coronavirus crisis leaves council facing £66m cash shortfall

Posted On 07 Jul 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Council halves £600k monthly bill for PPE

Posted On 03 Jul 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Mums doing lion’s share of lockdown childcare

Posted On 03 Jul 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Private test result publication sees official Brighton and Hove coronavirus cases rise by 50%

Posted On 03 Jul 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Brighton and Hove covid data to be published

Posted On 02 Jul 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Economy will suffer ‘deep rooted’ pain from coronavirus measures, warns Brighton academic

Posted On 29 Jun 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Coronavirus emergency food bill rises to £200k for Brighton and Hove

Posted On 25 Jun 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Brighton virologist warns of potential coronavirus risk in petting cats and dogs

Posted On 24 Jun 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

New seafront cycle lane and other bike and pedestrian friendly measures approved

Posted On 23 Jun 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Hove care home installs pod to safely welcome visitors

Posted On 23 Jun 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Brighton medical expert aims to trace thousands of ‘missing’ coronavirus cases

Posted On 15 Jun 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Health and care chief offers reassurances about coronavirus safety supplies

Posted On 10 Jun 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

No council care home staff have coronavirus, health chiefs report

Posted On 09 Jun 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Brighton medical charity appeals for coronavirus fund donations

Posted On 07 Jun 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Brighton club sends hundreds of ‘ping-pong postcards’ to isolated members

Posted On 06 Jun 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Coronavirus adds to uncertainties facing troubled home to school service

Posted On 03 Jun 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Health chiefs aim to resume normal service as number of coronavirus cases tumbles

Posted On 03 Jun 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Conservatives criticise delays in reopening Brighton and Hove schools

Posted On 03 Jun 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Patient numbers plummet at A&E

Posted On 02 Jun 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Council cautions over ‘dangerous’ suggestions coronavirus cases are rocketing in Brighton

Posted On 02 Jun 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

More cycle lanes and road closures to be rushed through for coronavirus recovery

Posted On 01 Jun 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Return to school under way but not in Brighton and Hove

Posted On 01 Jun 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Government publishes official coronavirus death toll for Brighton and Hove

Posted On 30 May 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Town hall recovery team members hit back after rival’s criticisms

Posted On 29 May 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Small businesses hit by coronavirus to receive £3m council boost

Posted On 29 May 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

School restart likely to put pressure on PPE supplies

Posted On 29 May 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Coronavirus contact tracing starts as number of cases creeps up again

Posted On 28 May 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Up to 800 Brighton and Hove businesses may be missing out on government grants

Posted On 28 May 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Councillors to hold first dedicated meeting to discuss economic recovery from coronavirus crisis

Posted On 26 May 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Brighton doctor trials Trump’s coronavirus drug

Posted On 21 May 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Care budget soars as council juggles coronavirus costs

Posted On 21 May 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Police and crime commissioner speaks out after surprise drop in lockdown reports of domestic abuse

Posted On 20 May 2020

Coronavirus lockdown blows £50m hole in Brighton and Hove City Council’s finances

Posted On 20 May 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Business bosses criticise council for delays in passing on coronavirus grants

Posted On 19 May 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Brighton hospital flies ‘thank you’ flags

Posted On 18 May 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Brighton Palace Pier owner urges government to lift coronavirus lockdown

Posted On 18 May 2020

, By Frank le Duc

School accused of exposing families of children and staff to coronavirus

Posted On 17 May 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Recovery committee set up to steer Brighton and Hove out of coronavirus crisis

Posted On 15 May 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Anti-lockdown protesters plan mass gatherings in Brighton

Posted On 14 May 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Rough sleepers to move out of Brighton hotels into university halls

Posted On 14 May 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Carers boycott supermarket chain

Posted On 13 May 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Government’s handling of coronavirus crisis labelled a disaster by Brighton MP

Posted On 12 May 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Health chiefs confirm 400th coronavirus case in Brighton and Hove

Posted On 11 May 2020

, By Frank le Duc

More public toilets open in Brighton and Hove as lockdown rules relaxed

Posted On 11 May 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Stay away from Brighton and Hove despite lockdown easing, urges council leader

Posted On 10 May 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Go back to work tomorrow if you can, says Boris Johnson

Posted On 10 May 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Brighton & Hove Albion: Third member of playing staff reported as testing positive for covid-19

Posted On 10 May 2020

, By Tim Hodges

Give carers a bank holiday bonus, says union

Posted On 07 May 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Brighton and Hove’s beach by-laws relaxed for dog walkers

Posted On 05 May 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Firefighters train to drive ambulances

Posted On 05 May 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Brighton-born Stranglers keyboardist dies of covid-19

Posted On 04 May 2020

, By Nick Linazasoro

Coronavirus places huge strain on health of Brighton and Hove economy

Posted On 04 May 2020

, By Donna Chisholm

Police fine people for being on Brighton beach during lockdown

Posted On 04 May 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Brighton hospital trust records 100 coronavirus deaths

Posted On 04 May 2020

, By Frank le Duc

A plea to support our local media

Posted On 02 May 2020

, By Nancy Platts

Ambulance volunteers switch to black cabs to keep patients safe

Posted On 01 May 2020

Greens urge council to reopen Brighton and Hove tips

Posted On 01 May 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Food distribution at FareShare Sussex charity doubles because of coronavirus

Posted On 30 Apr 2020

My testing time at the Amex drive-through

Posted On 30 Apr 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Police chief reports ‘sickening’ rise in attacks on emergency workers during lockdown

Posted On 29 Apr 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Six days since last coronavirus death at Brighton hospital trust

Posted On 29 Apr 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Brighton Table Tennis Club switches from serving ping pong balls to meals

Posted On 28 Apr 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Brighton charity helping thousands of vulnerable people losing £50k a month during lockdown

Posted On 28 Apr 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Mayor praises ‘community champions’ as friends and neighbours nominate 50 for awards

Posted On 28 Apr 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Council committees now meeting virtually

Posted On 27 Apr 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Lockdown drinkers wanted for university study

Posted On 27 Apr 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Gin distiller provides hand sanitiser to Brighton buses

Posted On 27 Apr 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Coronavirus death toll reaches 96 at Brighton hospital trust

Posted On 25 Apr 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Coronavirus crisis should spur better care for rough sleepers, say councillors

Posted On 24 Apr 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Dozens of drivers fined for flouting coronavirus lockdown rules

Posted On 24 Apr 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Coronavirus crisis could cost council £30m

Posted On 24 Apr 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Engineering firm switches focus to face shields for fight against coronavirus

Posted On 22 Apr 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Brighton MP criticises ministers’ conditions for lifting coronavirus lockdown

Posted On 22 Apr 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Coronavirus shopping scam fraudster targets Hove pensioner

Posted On 22 Apr 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Sussex University netball team scores for NHS charities

Posted On 21 Apr 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Greater Brighton chiefs start work on economic recovery plan

Posted On 21 Apr 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Coronavirus fuels big drop in patients turning up at A&E

Posted On 21 Apr 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Caring for our community

Posted On 21 Apr 2020

, By Evelyn Prodger

It’s no picnic! Council leader says coronavirus lockdown is about saving lives

Posted On 20 Apr 2020

, By Frank le Duc

More than 300 coronavirus cases confirmed in Brighton and Hove

Posted On 20 Apr 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Lockdown poses challenges for people with learning difficulties

Posted On 20 Apr 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

‘Hot site’ for coronavirus patients set up at Withdean

Posted On 20 Apr 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Buses spell out NHS to thank medics

Posted On 20 Apr 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Brighton and Hove Albion’s football stadium becomes coronavirus testing centre

Posted On 19 Apr 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Coronavirus death toll reaches 72 at Brighton hospital trust

Posted On 18 Apr 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Madeira Drive closed to traffic during lockdown

Posted On 17 Apr 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Trading standards chiefs warn hotels and holiday lets to stay shut

Posted On 16 Apr 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Mayor plans to honour covid-19 ‘community champions’ in Brighton and Hove

Posted On 16 Apr 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Brummie family fined for lockdown trip to Brighton

Posted On 15 Apr 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Temporary mortuary to be set up at Falmer

Posted On 15 Apr 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Brighton and Hove Albion skipper and striker in coronavirus pay cut talks

Posted On 15 Apr 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Coronavirus spurs Brighton medical students to qualify early and start work as doctors

Posted On 15 Apr 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Brighton choir channels TLC to urge people to make More Scrubs

Posted On 15 Apr 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Coronavirus death toll rises to 51 at Brighton hospital trust

Posted On 15 Apr 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Coronavirus food appeal tops £30k – and council matches public’s generosity

Posted On 15 Apr 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Latest change on the buses … no change!

Posted On 14 Apr 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Brighton man charged with licking products and putting them back on shelf

Posted On 14 Apr 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Breastfeeding woman was ‘having a picnic’ in Hove park, say police

Posted On 13 Apr 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Coronavirus death toll rises to 42 at Brighton hospital trust

Posted On 12 Apr 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Why sometimes two metres is not enough

Posted On 10 Apr 2020

, By Pippa Hodge

Parents help patients stay in touch with friends and family and provide support for NHS staff

Posted On 09 Apr 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Ambulance chiefs criticise ‘alarmist’ coronavirus voice message on social media

Posted On 08 Apr 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Cemetery grounds close at Brighton crematorium

Posted On 07 Apr 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Health chiefs plead for hoists, commodes and other rehab kit

Posted On 07 Apr 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Is the coronavirus lockdown driving the people of Brighton to drink?

Posted On 06 Apr 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

YMCA seeks urgent donations for emergency isolation packs

Posted On 06 Apr 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Covid-19: continuing to push for answers

Posted On 05 Apr 2020

, By Phélim Mac Cafferty

Council reminds visitors not to flock to Brighton beach

Posted On 04 Apr 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Self-employed ‘risk falling through the gaps’ in coronavirus financial safety net

Posted On 04 Apr 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Health chiefs in the spotlight over ‘do not resuscitate’ guidance for elderly coronavirus patients

Posted On 03 Apr 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Coronavirus lockdown drives taxi trade to a halt

Posted On 03 Apr 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Brighton hospital trust’s maternity team deliver smiles as well as babies

Posted On 03 Apr 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Fire chiefs blame tip closures for surge in out-of-control bonfires

Posted On 03 Apr 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Supermarket chain bans couples from shopping together

Posted On 03 Apr 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Brighton Pride cancelled

Posted On 03 Apr 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Voucher scheme for poorer families excludes cheapest supermarkets

Posted On 03 Apr 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

National Express to suspend all services

Posted On 02 Apr 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Sussex Wildlife Trust suggests fans of the Grand National try snail racing instead

Posted On 02 Apr 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Volunteers help rough sleepers adapt to coronavirus rules

Posted On 02 Apr 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Limit of 12 mourners at crematorium funerals during coronavirus outbreak

Posted On 02 Apr 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Jury’s Inn denies pulling out of homeless accommodation deal

Posted On 02 Apr 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Brighton Centre being considered as coronavirus field hospital site

Posted On 02 Apr 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Coronavirus case at Brighton care home prompts union to raise concerns

Posted On 01 Apr 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Senior councillors approve £100m coronavirus emergency financial package for Brighton and Hove

Posted On 01 Apr 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Council asks people not to light woodburning stoves or bonfires during outbreak

Posted On 01 Apr 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Council leader issues warning to coronavirus scammers and profiteers

Posted On 31 Mar 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Coronavirus puts new deal for Royal Pavilion on hold

Posted On 31 Mar 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Council hands coronavirus crackdown powers to teams of officials

Posted On 31 Mar 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Brighton medical school delivers vanload of protective equipment to Royal Sussex

Posted On 31 Mar 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Scores of online groups spring up to help people in Brighton and Hove keep in touch

Posted On 31 Mar 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Councillors asked to sign blank cheque to tackle fall-out from coronavirus

Posted On 30 Mar 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

School admission appeals on hold as council focuses on coronavirus

Posted On 30 Mar 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Councillors to grant officials emergency coronavirus enforcement powers

Posted On 30 Mar 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

OAP charged with spitting at police and claiming he had coronavirus

Posted On 30 Mar 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Police urge public wanting to search for missing boy to obey lockdown

Posted On 29 Mar 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Brighton hospitals restrict visiting to reduce coronavirus risks

Posted On 28 Mar 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Visit Brighton becomes Do Not Visit Brighton as coronavirus toll climbs

Posted On 27 Mar 2020

, By Frank le Duc

More young people becoming homeless as families crack under coronavirus pressure

Posted On 27 Mar 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

5 things we found out from Graham Potter and Paul Barber’s press conference

Posted On 26 Mar 2020

, By Tim Hodges

Stay away from Brighton urges council leader

Posted On 26 Mar 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Hove MP chides government for closing Parliament early

Posted On 26 Mar 2020

, By Frank le Duc