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Brighton Pride is widely considered as being the nations greatest celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. Brighton is a brilliant centre for acceptance, with all welcome. It is always heartwarming when local companies can reflect the ethos of the city. Considering that Brighton Gin was founded with the aim to...
Hove's beach huts are an iconic site. The colourful fixtures of the Brighton and Hove seafront have become their own tourist attraction, with their vibrant aesthetic mirroring that of the city. The cost of these huts is staggering though, costing an estimated £25,000, with an annual licence fee also paid...
The inspiring life of an African slave boy accepted into the Brighton community in the 19th century recently resurfaced. The tale, which was uncovered due to the work of the Brighton and Hove Black History Group, has captured the hearts of those in the local community. On Wednesday he...
A man from Winchelsea in East Sussex has been arrested for a rather unorthodox charge. John Blight, 58, along with Nigel Ingram, 57, failed to declare a host of items plundered from a WWI ship. The pair took items with a value of around £80,000 between them, failing to declare this. The...
A Hove man has been found guilty of breaching his Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) and also of assaulting a police officer. 51-year-old David Peapell, a resident at Dyke Road, had his trial at Lewes Crown Court on the 11th June. He was given an 11-week sentence on June 14th. Peapell was...
The council are working to resolve the issue. Brighton and Hove City Council have been forced to apologise following a breach of procedure. This comes after they broke their own rules in dealing with a homeless citizen. They removed a homeless man's possessions, including his tent, from Madeira Drive. However, they then disposed...
Sebastian Trabucatti attacked Archie Lloyd in Crete. A Sussex man who was charged with first-degree manslaughter by a Greek court is to appeal against the charge. Trabucatti, of Haywards Heath in West Sussex, killed 18-year-old student Archie Lloyd with a single punch during a night out in Crete. However, 25-year-old Trabucatti feels...
The young boy sadly died a premature death. Those who know Brighton know that it is a progressive location. It is a beacon for minority groups, with a rich multiculturalism, and a reputation as the hub for Britain's LGBT community. A beautiful story uncovered by the Brighton and Hove Black History Group has...
The popular slide will open on a first come first serve basis. The Brighton based Amaze are a local charity who help to give support to families with disabled children. Due to popular demand, the group will be bringing back their exciting water slide! The 100 metre attraction will be open to...
The building is notorious for its bleak appearance. Anston House in Brighton is widely considered to be an eyesore. For those concerned about the city's aesthetic quality, then good news has arrived. The building will be torn down by the end of the year. This is a staggering 30 years since it had...