February 23, 2012 
Four arrested after public sector protests in Brighton
Four people have been arrested for public nuisance and aggravated trespass offences following today’s protest against public sector cuts. A woman and three men were arrested at around 3.30pm. The strikes over pay and pensions led to the closure of 45 schools in Brighton & Hove, and nearly 300 schools across East and West Sussex [...]
Sussex Women’s Georgia Elwiss called into England squad
Georgia Elwiss, Sussex Women’s opening bowler, has been called up to the England squad for the ODI Quadrangular series against, Australia, India and New Zealand. Elwiss joined Sussex Women this season from Staffordshire and has replaced Jenny Gunn in the national squad after she pulled out due to a back injury. Gunn will have further [...]
Mexican Wrestling: Lucha Future at Brighton Dome 1st-2nd July
Lucha Libre is the beating heart of Mexico. It translates to ‘Free Wrestling’ or ‘Free Fight’ and its imagery and heroes are discovered in all walks of Mexican life including music, film, cartoons and paintings. Only football draws a larger crowd in Mexico and Lucha Libre can be seen on any night of the week [...]
Police warn Brighton workmen to lock their tools away after series of thefts
Sussex Police are urging workmen to lock their tools away, following the break-in of four cars in Brighton on Sunday 26th June. During the night a number of vehicles were broken into and tools were stolen on Wicklands Avenue, Chichester Drive East, Withyham Avenue and Heathfield Avenue. Inspector Bill Whitehead from the neighbourhood policing team [...]
The Chop Source
A party soundtrack of uptempo jazz inflected dancefloor bombs past and present! Expect a crate-diggers selection of jump-up jazz, afro/latin percussion workouts, beats & breaks. Information: http://chopsource.tk/ Saturday 23 July / 9pm – 2am / Free entry. Venue: The Iron Duke, 3 Waterloo Street, Hove. BN3 1AQ Start Date: 2011-07-23 End Date: 2011-07-24 Price: FREE
The Chop Source
A party soundtrack of uptempo jazz inflected dancefloor bombs past and present! Expect a crate-diggers selection of jump-up jazz, afro/latin percussion workouts, beats & breaks. Information: http://chopsource.tk/ Saturday 9 July / 8pm – 1am. Free entry. Venue: The Black Dove, 74 St James’s Street, Brighton. BN2 1PA Start Date: 2011-07-09 End Date: 2011-07-10 Price: FREE
Hot-Tip Hi-Fi
Dig out your best dancing Brogues folks. Expect pure Jamaican musical sunshine at The Black Dove. A jump-up party of classic and rare Reggae, Rocksteady and Ska vintage cuts and good-time/old-time party vibes! More info: http://hthf.mono.net/ Friday 8 July / 8pm – 1am / Free entry. Venue: The Freemasons, 38-39 Western Road, Hove. BN3 1AF [...]
Hot-Tip Hi-Fi
Dig out your best dancing Brogues folks. Expect pure Jamaican musical sunshine at The Black Dove. A jump-up party of classic and rare Reggae, Rocksteady and Ska vintage cuts and good-time/old-time party vibes! More info: http://hthf.mono.net/ Friday 15 July / 9pm – 2am / Free entry. Venue: Northern Lights, 6 Little East Street, Brighton. BN1 [...]
Public sector workers on strike across Brighton today
LOOKING FOR NOVEMBER 30 STRIKES? CHECK OUT OUR BRIGHTON STRIKES REPORT… Hundreds of public sector workers have gone on strike in Brighton & Hove today (30th June 2011) over pay and pensions, leading to the closure of 45 schools in the city. Nearly 300 schools across East and West Sussex will be affected in some [...]
Seagulls confirm park and ride partnership with racecourse
A third park and ride site for Brighton and Hove Albion’s new Amex Stadium has been confirmed by Brighton & Hove City Council Planning Committee. Brighton Racecourse is the location for the site, meaning its parking facilities can be utilised by the football club. The councillors voted unanimously to allow the Seagulls to use the [...]
DoodleDate – Creative Speed Dating
Speed dating with a twist! Come and meet other like minded creative people. Let your inner self do the talking. No three minute interviews and no artistic talent required, just an open mind and a love for all things creative. Doodle your way into the heart of your future partner. To book your place please [...]
Caroline Lucas MP: “Fair pensions are worth fighting for”
Commenting on the public sector strikes across the country, Brighton Pavilion MP and leader of the Green Party Caroline Lucas, said: “Many teachers and other public sector workers have contacted me over the past week to express hope that striking wouldn’t be necessary – that the Prime Minister would start taking their pension concerns seriously. [...]
Woodingdean Conservative Councillors welcome Caravan Club’s generosity
Woodingdean Ward Conservative Councillors Geoff Wells and Dee Simson welcomed the generosity and community spirit shown by the Caravan Club of East Sussex, who have made donations totalling £1,200 to two local charitable causes, the Woodingdean Swimming Pool Fund and the Woodingdean Youth Centre. Cllr. Wells said: “I am delighted that the Caravan Club of [...]
Brighton Pier up for sale
Brighton’s Palace Pier has been put up for sale by its owners. The owners of the Pier, the Noble Group, are anticipating huge amounts of interest in the attraction. The Noble Group has invested around £35m into the Pier since they took over it in 1984. Speaking to the Independent, David Biesterfield, Noble’s development director, [...]
Jimmy McNulty leaves BHAFC for Barnsley
Brighton’s Jimmy McNulty has signed for Barnsley and according to the BBC the left-back has signed a two-year deal. McNulty, 26, has spent a lot of time on the sidelines due to various injures, including an awful kidney injury and persistent ankle trouble. He signed for the Seagulls in 2009 for £150,000 and was on [...]
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