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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...
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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...
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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.
Grade A office space available in historic Brighton location
CBRE and SHW have been instructed to market a fully fitted high quality office space in the heart of Brighton.
Lady Gaga costume designer to work on Winnie the Pooh centenary event at iconic Sussex forest
The Big One Hundred is a major cultural celebration taking place this summer to mark 100 years of A.A Milne’s beloved Winnie-the-Pooh stories in Ashdown Forest.
West Sussex-based Harwoods Group sell dealerships to Dubai-based business
West Sussex car dealer, Harwoods Group, had sold a number of its businesses to Dubai-based DBX Auto-investments.
Brighton return with his very own dance company
A wonderful moment is coming up for Liam Francis as he brings his very own Liam Francis Dance Company to the Corn Exchange at Brighton Dome.
House proposed for garden plot in Patcham
An application to build a three-bedroom house in the garden of an existing home is recommended for approval next week.
Bid to convert vacant Brighton builder's store to housing
A plan to convert a vacant Brighton builder’s store into a house is due to go before councillors next week.
Brighton garden design studio featured on BBC’s The One Show
Fern & Pine, an award-winning garden design studio based in Brighton, has been featured on The One Show after one of its locally designed gardens was selected for filming as part of a national BBC segment.
Brighton and Hove budget approved after challenges
Brighton and Hove City Council’s £1 billion budget has been voted through for the next financial year, with a council tax increase of 4.99 per cent.
Elio Pace brings the genius of Billy Joel to the Brighton stage
Elio Pace continues to celebrate the genius of Billy Joel. As Elio says, there is just no other singer-songwriter like him.
Councillors vote put up council tax by 4.99 per cent
Brighton and Hove City Council voted to put up council tax by 4.99 per cent this evening (Thursday 26 February) as members backed a budget totalling just over £1 billion for the coming financial year. The 4.99 per cent includes 2 per cent to be ring-fenced for adult social care – the biggest sing...
Bulky waste fees cut to £25 to tackle fly-tipping
The council plans to cut the fee for collecting bulky waste such as mattresses and sofas from £60 to £25 to try to tackle fly-tipping. The lower charge widens the gap between the fee and the cost of a fine – £400 – for those caught breaking the law. The enforcement regime is expected to […]
Vacant builder’s store could be turned into home
A plan to convert a vacant Brighton builder’s store into a house is due to go before councillors next week. If approved, the old WJ Mitchell building contractors premises, at 62 St George’s Road, in Kemp Town, would have an extra floor and become a five-bedroom house. The site has been empty sin...
Police searching for missing 17-year-old from Brighton with links to Horsham, Worthing, Bognor and Croydon
Sussex Police are seeking to locate a missing 17-year-old from Brighton who also has links to Horsham, Worthing, Bognor Regis and Croydon.