February 23, 2012 
UPDATE: Three men convicted in relation to Dyke Golf Club murder
Three men have been convicted today (Thursday, March 31) in relation to the murder of Stefan Welch. Sean Cirus Iran, 21, of St Richards Road, Portslade, has been found guilty of the murder of Stefan Welch, whose burnt body was found on the Dyke golf course on Saturday, 4 September. He was sentenced to life [...]
Future of two Brighton festivals uncertain
The future of Brighton’s Burning the Clocks festival and May Children’s Parade is to be discussed after the organisation that runs the two events lost all of its Arts Council funding. Same Sky, the group which runs the festivals, previously received around £100,000 annually but is set to lose all of its Arts Council funding [...]
Brighton MP calls to remove “organised and frequently menacing” serial squatters
Hove and Portslade Conservative MP, Mike Weatherley, spoke out in a parliamentary debate about his squatting campaign, stating how serial squatters are “running rings around the law”. Mr Weatherley has been campaigning on the issue of squatting since his election, and considers it a huge problem for his constituency. In the debate, he called for [...]
No ‘quick fix’ at Saltdean Lido summit
A meeting on the future of Saltdean Lido has taken place between the council and residents’ groups but Brighton & Hove City Council say there will be “no quick fix” in deciding what will happen to it. The future of the Lido has been the subject of much debate, after concerns grew among residents because [...]
Brighton man found guilty of Dyke Golf Club murder
Sean Iran, 21, of St Richard’s Road, Portslade, Brighton has been found guilty of murdering a man whose burnt body was found at the Dyke Golf Club. Iran had previously denied murdering Stefan Welch, 36, who had suffered a brain trauma before his body was moved to the golf course and set alight. Welch’s severely [...]
Brighton man wanted for recall to prison
Police are currently seeking a Brighton man for recall to prison after breaching the conditions of his licence on the 11th January. Peter Orwell, 39, was jailed for prostitution related offences and has previously been convicted of false imprisonment, various other theft offences, as well as other violence offences. Currently thought to be in the [...]
Glee star to appear at Brighton Centre
One of the stars of hit US TV show ‘Glee’ will be launching his solo singing career in the UK at the Brighton Centre this summer. Matthew Morrison, who plays the director of the Glee club, Will ‘Mr Schue’ Schuester in the popular comedy-drama, will be debuting his new single ‘Summer Rain’ at the Brighton [...]
Tuck in to the Brighton and Hove Food Festival
The Brighton and Hove Food and Drink Festival 2011 kicks off tomorrow (Friday 1st April), offering a week of celebrating some of the delectable delights that Brighton has to offer. Included in the Spring Harvest line up this year is a celebration of all the fantastic ales the area has to offer in the Sussex [...]
Last day of Albion shirt auction
Seagulls’ fans have only a few hours left to bid on ebay for the shirts worn by the team during their 2-0 victory last month against Tranmere Rovers. All proceeds from the sales will be donated to Marie Curie Cancer Care, the official sponsor of the Football League 2010/2011. Currently, Ashley Barnes’ number nine shirt [...]
Adam Ant to make musical return in Brighton
Eighties music icon Adam Ant will return to touring for the first time in 25 years with a date at the Concorde 2 in Brighton. The singer, famed for hits including ‘Stand and Deliver’, kicks off a new UK tour in the city on May 16th, and will be supported by backing band ‘The Good [...]
Sussex Police express opposition to St James Street Sainsbury’s licence application
Sussex Police have weighed into the debate over the Sainsbury’s store on St James Street – placing an objection against the granting of a new premises licence in support of the council’s Licensing Policy. The objection has been raised as Sussex Police are concerned at the growing number of premises selling alcohol across a relatively [...]
Prizes and congratulations for 2011 Brighton Half Marathon winners
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The 21st Brighton Half Marathon, which took place on 20th February 2011, was hailed a huge success with lots of praise about the new route and thousands of people lining the streets of Brighton & Hove to cheer on the runners. To relive the atmosphere of race day and celebrate the runners’ achievements all winners [...]
Weatherley holds squatting debate in Parliament
Mike Weatherley, the Conservative MP for Hove and Portslade held a debate on squatting in Parliament. In his speech in the Westminster Hall debate, Mr. Weatherley highlighted how the law does not currently hold squatters to account and that squatting should be criminalised in order to curb the trend of resourceful squatters exploiting legal loopholes. [...]
Sussex CCC players released from England duty
Matt Prior and Luke Wright look set for a return to domestic action with Sussex in the next few weeks after the ECB announced their availability to return to the county scene. Both Prior and Wright will be back in Sussex colours for much of May, with Prior in the running for crucial Division One [...]
Have your say on Brighton’s Wild Park
Brighton residents are being given a chance to have their say about the plans for the future of Wild Park. Home to rare chalk grassland, woodland and scrub that provide a haven for wildlife, Wild Park is now part of the South Downs National Park. The council has drawn up draft principles and maps for [...]
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