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Brighton Journal’s News section covers the latest developments across Brighton & Hove, from council decisions and transport updates to housing, community issues and major local stories shaping the city.

With a range of amazing attractions, Brighton is the tourist's dream. From the beach, with the iconic Pier and the i360, to the hundreds of independent shops in the Laines, Brighton has a bit of something for everyone. This is reflected by the level of Brighton's popularity within the UK....
A trio of Sussex men recently committed a prolific string of crimes in the local area. Such was the extent and severity of the crimes that police were offering a £2000 total reward for the 3 criminals, who are now in police custody. Brighton teen Connor Mackay, and Grant Searle and...
Brighton has received a label that doesn't particularly seem to fit it. The city is seen by most as an idyllic spot, with its beautiful beach and its endless spree of amazing cafes and hipster hotspots. However, Brighton is apparently the most stressed out city in Britain, according to a study...
Local cancer services are set to receive a huge, potentially pivotal boost. This is because the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath is increasing its chemotherapy units, meaning that they will be more readily and widely available. Currently, the majority of patients must commute, at often inconvenient times, in order...
We have had a staggering week of intensely hot weather across the country! While the heat will slightly drop off in the coming days, the increase in humidity is set to culminate in a major thunderstorm. This storm will be hitting parts of Sussex, most heavily the West. The prospect of...
A Sussex man has been sentenced for drink-driving and possessing weapons. Darrell Jacob, 41, of Peacehaven, refused a blood sample. He did, however, tell the police that he had consumed a large quantity of brandy and the drug Diazepam before crashing his car into metal railings in Brighton on...
An England fan has been asked to remove their flag by a person purporting to represent Brighton council. The St George's flag is associated by many with racism and nationalism. However, there is a line between patriotism during a World Cup and making a right-wing political statement. Ollie Cox's flag hangs...
The i360 recently received a wave of local criticism. The attraction has been said by many to have fallen short of expectations, leading to a request to restructure their payment plan with the council. This alleged failure even led the Brighton Palace Pier boss to offer to run the...
A horrific attack was carried out last week in Brighton. A 19-year-old, Enkyed Islam, was hit by a truck, luckily surviving. 18-year-old Connor Mackay was believed to have stolen the truck which was later found heavily damaged in Sussex's Stanmer Woods. Mackay is now believed to be at large, committing...
Brighton's Valley Gardens project has excited the city's citizens. The plans are set to bring about extensive changes to the city centre, tweaking aspects which have long needed reviewing. One such thing is the Aquarium roundabout, next to the sealife centre on the seafront. A large part of the discussion for...