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Boris Johnson, not unlike many Prime Minister’s before him, has announced a radical shakeup of the planning system to aid his ‘build, build, build’ mantra. The clear political message being that England’s planning system is broken and needs change. Political change has been a constant in England’s planning system....

Last Thursday, thousands of A-Level students were left dissapointed on results day, after many saw their grades substantially lowered by the government's controversial new moderation system.  Amidst the disappointment, one sixth-form student at Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (BACA) enjoyed a rather more positive day. After securing his place at university with...

Hundreds of thousands of British holidaymakers' plans have been thrown into chaos after the government announced that France will be added to the UK's 14-day quarantine list, following a surge in COVID-19 cases in the country. The new rules will come into affect from 4am on Saturday and are expected...

Thousands of students who received their A-Level results today have been left feeling dissapointed, after more than a third of entries in England were lowered by one full grade as part of a moderation process that head teachers have branded as "unfair." This news has left many students and parents...

Maxim, best known as the MC from the iconic band, The Prodigy, is releasing a limited edition print exclusively at Brighton's Enter Gallery. Only 40 prints of this Maxim piece exist, all of which will go on sale at Enter Gallery at noon on Friday 14th August. Maxim has become an artist in...

A project to install 207 on-street electric car charging points in Brighton and Hove is almost complete, with 160 points ready to use and over 40 more being installed in the next few weeks. The work has been funded by a £300,000 investment from the Office for Low Emission Vehicles...

Head teachers are warning of "volatility" in this year's A-level results, after more than a third of entries in England were lowered by one full grade as part of a moderation process implemented after exams were cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.  New figures just released by Ofqual show that...

On 4th August, just after 6pm local time a fire erupted at the roof of a warehouse in central Beirut.  After a few dozen bags caught alight there were several explosions as fireworks started to set off. Locals looked up as the white smoke caused by the fireworks attracted...

Brighton is a daytripper’s paradise. Not just because of its inclusivity or its appealing seafront or pier, but because of its uniqueness in the form of its independent stores, cafes, bars and restaurants. However, despite a reliably close-knit local community, supporting independently-owned hospitality and retail venues in Brighton &...

Local glass blowing business and teaching studio, Brighton Glass, has launched a Crowdfunder in an effort to keep the business alive after receiving no financial support from the Government during the Covid-19 pandemic. Gordon Kay, the founder of Brighton Glass, says Brighton & Hove City Council (BHCC), decided that his...