February 23, 2012 
Hit and run incident in Western Road
Police are calling for witnesses after a hit and run incident outside the Waitrose on Western Road. A man was injured in the incident, which took place at 7:35am, and has been taken to hospital with suspected broken ribs. The driver of a black Vauxhall Vectra reportedly fled the scene, and has been reported by [...]
Council begins aerosol recycling scheme
Residents across Brighton & Hove will be able to recycle household aerosol cans from this Monday onwards. Brighton & Hove City Council is introducing aerosol recycling as part of ongoing work to cut waste and increase recycling in the city. Aerosols can now be recycled anywhere that other cans are collected by the council in [...]
Fisherman sparks rescue search
A Brighton fisherman sparked a major rescue search last night after onlookers on Brighton seafront mistook his torch for a distress signal and alerted the emergency services. A concerned member of the public contacted 999 after witnessing ‘erratic’ torch lights close to the Palace Pier at around 10.15pm. Several emergency services, including the RNLI and [...]
Miliband brings leadership bid to Brighton
David Miliband attended a meeting of Brighton Labour supporters last night as he continues his bid for the leadership of the party. The public meeting took place at 7pm last night at the Brighthelm Centre last night, and offered members of the public to pose questions to the 45-year old about his vision for the [...]
Lua Lua loan moves a step closer
Gus Poyet’s summer long pursuit of Kazenga Lua Lua may be drawing to a close, with the left winger reportedly close to aggreeing a loan move with the Albion. After revealing last week that the deal was hanging in the balance, the Albion manager now seems far more confident about landing his man. Poyet said:”I [...]
Hilton Metropole put up for sale
The Hilton Metropole has been placed on the market – for a call asking price of £52.9 million by RBS. The landmark building is up for sale as a ‘strategic disposal of assets’ by the company. There has been little speculation so far in relation to interested parties, although experts believe the building is likely [...]
Police and council warn of Pride traffic delays
The police and council have offered advanced warning to motorists planning to travel to Brighton during the Pride festival that their travel plans may be disrupted as a result of road closures. Due to the Pride parade, roads will be closed off around Madeira Drive and as the parade moves towards Preston Park at around [...]
Sussex close in on Kent seamer
Sussex CCC are looking to bolster their ranks with the acquisition of Kent seamer Amjad Khan. The club have made an official approach to Kent to open talks with the 29-year old, although Somerset are also reportedly interested in the fast bowler. Although doubts remain about Khan’s fitness – he missed the whole of last [...]
Planning fine for Saltdean landlord
A man from Saltdean has been fined £2,500 for contravening planning laws. Neil Harrison, from Berwick Road, broke the law by failing to give details of all owners and occupiers at a property which he converted into three flats without the necessary permission. However, Harrison failed to make an appearance at Brighton Magistrates Court, where [...]
August Zippos Circus
This August, the world famous Zippo Circus is returning to Brighton and Hove on Hove Lawns, with the theme of this year’s show ‘Encore’, a spectacle that’s guaranteed to appeal to children and adults alike. The highlights of this year’s show will include performances from father and son high-wire act Chico and Ernesto; acrobatics from [...]
Loonaloop at the Latest MusicBar
Fans of modern electronica will want to head to the Latest MusicBar on the 28th July from 9pm to catch Australian electro dance band Loonaloop in action. The band has performed at a number of clubs and venues across the world, and now it’s the turn of Brighton to host this genre-hopping act. Their music [...]
Poyet signs four year deal
Gus Poyet has committed to the Albion until the summer of 2014. The Uruguayan signed his new deal at the club’s Portuguese training camp yesterday afternoon. Assistant Mauricio Taricco also put pen to paper on a new four year contract. Poyet has revealed his delight to have finally signed up for an extended stay with [...]
Hove Farmers Market
This month’s Hove Farmers Market will be held on Friday 23rd July from 9am – 2pm. If you want to support local produce, make sure you put some time aside to visit this vibrant market. The event takes place at George Street Market and the produce on offer will include organic meat and vegetables, exotic [...]
Bedroom Farce
Sir Peter Hall’s production of Alan Ayckbourn’s acclaimed production Bedroom Farce is coming to the Theatre Royal Brighton during the last week of July. The show arrives in the city after a successful run in the West End. It tells the story of the ups and downs of a suburban marriage, focusing on four couples, [...]
August Festival at Brighton Racecourse
The August Festival runs through from the 4th-6th August at Brighton Racecourse – and you’ll be able to enjoy some fine racing events in the glorious summer sunshine. The highlights of this year’s festival calendar will include the following: Wednesday 4th August – John Smith’s Raceday (flat) - 2:30pm – 5pm Thursday 5th August – [...]
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