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Coronavirus in Brighton and Hove – what we know so far

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

Brighton i360 to turn blue to support ‘clap for our carers’

Posted On 26 Mar 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Brighton and Hove asked to join viral clap for carers campaign tonight

Posted On 26 Mar 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Hove MP asks Prime Minister about testing delays at nursing home where resident has coronavirus

Posted On 26 Mar 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Hove Boots tells public they don’t have coronavirus tests and urges people not to come to the store

Posted On 26 Mar 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Key workers and carers to be given parking concessions during coronavirus outbreak

Posted On 25 Mar 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

An open letter about the coronavirus crisis, news reporting and emergency funding

Posted On 25 Mar 2020

, By Emma Meese

Brighton councillor’s gif-based guide to beating coronavirus

Posted On 24 Mar 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Local Brighton and Hove food stores who are now delivering

Posted On 24 Mar 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Playgrounds and skateparks close – but the beach remains open

Posted On 24 Mar 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Brighton and Hove closes its waste tips

Posted On 24 Mar 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Stay at home – as PM announces coronavirus lockdown

Posted On 23 Mar 2020

, By Frank le Duc

The Great Escape – cancelled for 2020

Posted On 23 Mar 2020

, By Nick Linazasoro

Local shops adapt to new coronavirus rules

Posted On 23 Mar 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Man appears in Brighton court charged with selling fake coronavirus treatment kits

Posted On 22 Mar 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Police issue coronavirus scam warning

Posted On 21 Mar 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Former mayor urges people to respect shopping hour set aside for elderly

Posted On 20 Mar 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Brighton community pub delivers first meals

Posted On 20 Mar 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

All Brighton pubs and restaurants to close for at least a month

Posted On 20 Mar 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Brighton photographer documents self-isolation

Posted On 20 Mar 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Council pledges not to evict tenants while boosting homeless accommodation

Posted On 20 Mar 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Refuse collections likely to be hit by coronavirus absences

Posted On 20 Mar 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Buses and trains reduce services during coronavirus outbreak

Posted On 20 Mar 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Coronavirus: live updates

Posted On 20 Mar 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Council leader calls for an end to panic buying

Posted On 19 Mar 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Council agrees to suspend dozens of meetings in response to coronavirus risks

Posted On 19 Mar 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Older councillors wrestle with coronavirus restrictions

Posted On 19 Mar 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Brighton hospital chief updates staff on coronavirus preparations

Posted On 19 Mar 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Brighton takeaway delivery service starts delivering newsagent groceries

Posted On 18 Mar 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Council meetings cancelled in response to coronavirus

Posted On 18 Mar 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Coronavirus crisis prompts council leader to issue urgent plea to supermarkets

Posted On 18 Mar 2020

, By Frank le Duc

All schools to close from Friday

Posted On 18 Mar 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Brighton MP tests positive for Covid-19

Posted On 18 Mar 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

More Brighton schools close due to coronavirus short staffing

Posted On 18 Mar 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Brighton renters call for more Government help and launch support network

Posted On 18 Mar 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

This year’s Brighton Festival cancelled and Fringe postponed

Posted On 18 Mar 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

More concert and theatre venues close

Posted On 17 Mar 2020

, By Nick Linazasoro

More Brighton and Hove secondaries close or part-close

Posted On 17 Mar 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Brighton theatres and concert venues close while others announce cancellations

Posted On 17 Mar 2020

, By Nick Linazasoro

Tesco removes food bank trolley after it’s raided by panic buyers

Posted On 17 Mar 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Intermission … Brighton cinemas on coronavirus shutdown though three stay open for today

Posted On 17 Mar 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Brighton battens down the hatches

Posted On 17 Mar 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Brighton concert venues close

Posted On 16 Mar 2020

, By Nick Linazasoro

University of Brighton also moves to suspend teaching

Posted On 16 Mar 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Coronavirus latest – Brighton Pride keeps watching brief on rules about mass gatherings

Posted On 16 Mar 2020

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

University of Sussex suspends teaching

Posted On 16 Mar 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth

Coronavirus travel restrictions prompt Sussex cricketers to return to Hove early from pre-season tour

Posted On 16 Mar 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Tenth coronavirus case confirmed in Brighton and Hove

Posted On 15 Mar 2020

, By Frank le Duc

Second band cancels tour including Brighton gig due to Coronavirus

Posted On 13 Mar 2020

, By Nick Linazasoro

First Sussex University coronavirus patient now recovered, second getting better

Posted On 13 Mar 2020

, By Jo Wadsworth