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Police are searching for Johnny Glasheen who is wanted in connection with a domestic assault. Johnny, 34, from Brighton is well-known in the Crawley area. He is 5’8”, of average build and with brown hair. Inspector Jo Webb said: “Johnny is wanted in connection with a serious assault. “We are appealing to...
Bighearted Brighton and Hove Albion stars have supported a fundraiser for four-year-old Amelia Craig, who dreams of becoming a ballet dancer. At the moment, her cerebral palsy means she can't put her feet down flat and can only walk short distances on tiptoes before falling over. Her painful life-long condition affects...
A new app which aims to help Sussex Police officers with mental illnesses including depression and PTSD is launching this week. The brainchild of Chichester-based response officer Sergeant Garry Botterill, 'Backup Buddy' will help employees find the right help for themselves and others. Giles York, Sussex Police chief constable, said: "In many...
Today the University of Brighton’s Students' Union has announced they have implemented ‘Wellbeing Cupboards’ at every one of their five campuses. The cupboards will be freely available to every student and are set to be made up of pregnancy tests, bio-friendly tampons and pads, dental dams, condoms, lube and...
There is a widespread belief that nothing will ever be the same after the coronavirus pandemic, with society, the role of government and the economy changing forever. Some predict we will see a society that shows more solidarity and a new economic model that works for all, and perhaps...
This week, for our Humans of Brighton feature, I met up for a chat with Phillip. If you live in Brighton, chances are you will have seen Phillip walking around the city or in his usual spot on the steps at the back of The Ivy. He is hard...
Brighton Tunnel
A group of Brighton residents are working together to create a map of the city's underground tunnels and vaults. The self-described group of "enthusiastic explorers" say that they are researching Brighton’s long lost underground. They aim to delve deep beneath Brighton’s streets, exposing its huge infrastructure of vaults and tunnels, and...
Have you been put in charge of hosting an event? Well, if it’s not something you’ve done before, you may well be feeling a little daunted. The good news is that there is lots of material about planning events available online, so you can feel confident you’re covering all...
There has been a recent revival in sea swimming over the recent years and I could not be more excited about it. Nothing feels better than a refreshing dip into natures plunge pool followed by a rush of endorphins. The best way to stay safe in the sea is...
This morning the local café Marwood was surprisingly closed, as police officers have been seen standing outside and the area was closed to the public. The Marwood café is a popular "cool" spot in Brighton, so much so that it was even nominated as one of the coolest cafés in...