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Hürzeler urges disgruntled fans to back Brighton and Hove Albion
Brighton and Hove Albion boss Fabian Hürzeler insisted that his players were fighting for the club’s badge and called for “togetherness” as he sought to bring disgruntled supporters back on side. Albion host Nottingham Forest tomorrow (Sunday 1 March) in their first game at the Amex Stadium s...
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Celebrating the brilliance of The Carpenters - Littlehampton date
The brilliance of The Carpenters and the fascinating but ultimately tragic story behind them will be explored in The Carpenters Story: Rainy Days, Mondays & Good Old Dreams.
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New album sees The Hara exactly where they want to be
Manchester trio The Hara released their new album The Fallout in January, on the back of which they are playing The Boileroom, Guildford on March 7 and the Green Door Store, Brighton on March 11.
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Labour pledge to listen over day centre closure
Leading councillors have promised to listen to families during a consultation as Brighton and Hove City Council looks to save money by closing a day centre for adults with learning disabilities. The council aims to save £400,000 by closing Wellington House, in Wellington Street, Brighton. The move ...
Police seeking to locate missing 42-year-old from Newhaven with links to Eastbourne, Brighton and Hove
Sussex Police are seeking to locate a missing 42-year-old from Newhaven who has links to Eastbourne, Brighton and Hove.
Man convicted of ‘raping a woman at knifepoint’ in East Sussex
A man has been convicted of ‘raping a woman at knifepoint’ in East Sussex, according to a Sussex Police press release.
Police searching for missing 16-year-old with links to Littlehampton, Yapton, Bognor, Worthing, Shoreham, Hove, Brighton, Hastings and Godalming
Sussex Police are searching for a missing 16-year-old who has links to Littlehampton, Yapton, Bognor Regis, Worthing, Shoreham, Hove, Brighton, Hastings and Godalming.
Two plead guilty to ‘class A drug dealing’ in East Sussex
Two men have pleaded guilty to ‘class A drug dealing’ in East Sussex, according to a Sussex Police press release.
Police dogs aid officers in arrest of ‘two different burglary suspects’ in Brighton and Felpham
Two police dogs have aided Sussex Police officers in the arrest of ‘two different burglary suspects’ in Brighton and Felpham, according to a police press release.
Men from London and Surrey acquitted of 'rape of another man' in East Sussex after trial
Men from London and Surrey have been acquitted of the ‘rape of another man’ in East Sussex following a trial, according to a Sussex Police press release.
What now for the Montreal Arms?
The future of one of Brighton’s distinctive green-tiled pubs is now uncertain, following the collapse of a court case. Brighton and Hove City Council today withdrew their prosecution of developer Charlie Southall, saying a planning inspector’s ruling meant it was no longer in the public interest...
Two men kept in custody after pleading guilty to drug dealing in Brighton
Two men have been remanded in custody and must await their sentences in prison after they admitted drug dealing in Brighton. Sussex Police said this afternoon (Friday 27 February): “Two men have pleaded guilty to their involvement in class A drug dealing in Brighton. “Officers spotted two men be...
'Loitering' drug dealers caught in the act
Two drug dealers were caught in Brighton after they were spotted “loitering” and acting suspiciously.
Independents criticise aspects of council’s budget
Independent councillors criticised the council’s proposed toilet tax on the seafront and roadworks in front of the Palace Pier where the Aquarium roundabout is being removed as the budget was set. Councillor Peter Atkinson said that the 50p charge would not only prove unpopular but was “simply w...
Knifepoint rapist caught in Quadrophenia Alley convicted by jury
A sex attacker who raped a woman at knifepoint outside Brighton Town Hall was arrested by police in nearby Quadrophenia Alley. Philip Smith, 28, was already on bail for sexually assaulting another woman and was waiting to be sentenced. After his latest convictions, following a trial by jury, Smith h...
Man raped woman at knifepoint in city centre
A man raped a woman at knifepoint in Brighton city centre while he was on bail for sexual assault.
Popular choir expands after Brighton success
Created by professional vocal coach and performer Candi Underwood, the first City of Stars choir recognised just how important community was going to be in the post-pandemic landscape.
Two teachers cleared of raping 19-year-old man in Brighton
Two teachers have been cleared of raping a 19-year-old man in Brighton by a jury at Hove Crown Court. George Ellis and Mark Lett were charged with raping the teenager in Steine Lane, Brighton, on Saturday 21 December 2024. The allegation prompted a police operation, Op Attach, which led to the arres...
Prosecution of green tile pub owner dropped
The council has dropped its prosecution of a developer who ripped green tiles off his Brighton pub. Charlie Southall was told he had to replace or restore the tiles on the Montreal Arms, which he hired a team to take off in March 2022. Brighton and Hove City Council launched a prosecution last year,...
East Sussex boutique hotel scores 9/10 for food and drink in The Times review
A boutique B&B hotel has been praised in a review by The Times.