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Brighton and Hove Council have adopted a new scheme intended to protect cyclists on the roads, by encouraging drivers to leave more space when passing them on the road. The scheme, called "Safe Pass" was introduced in Sussex last week by the Sussex Safer Roads Partnership, after a successful start...
Sea Lanes hope to transform the seafront with their ambitious project. Brighton's seafront is a vibrant hub. From the beloved Pier, local restaurants and pubs, and the i360, there is so much to do and see. However, the company We Like Today are hoping to change the landscape of the seafront. The company...
The changes to their bills were only meant to be minimal. A group of elderly residents have been severely affected following a supposedly routine refit in their block in Brighton. Their water heating system was replaced, with only minor costs declared to be incurred. However, this has been far from the case...
Police do not believe that there were any suspicious circumstances. Sussex Police have confirmed the death of a Hove resident. A man, whose identity has not currently been revealed, fell from a top floor flat. The event occurred at a block of flats in Hove, at Western Street, supposedly opposite Embassy Court. His...
The local environment would be hugely benefited by the move. While the fight to save the environment should be taken on by everyone, Brighton and Hove undoubtedly has a large responsibility. The city represents the only Green Party seat in its Brighton Pavilion constituency, and is a trendsetter for environmental action. The...
The financial boost is a necessity as homelessness consistently rises. A crucial funding boost has been given to homelessness services in Brighton. In the financial year of 2018-19, the city council will receive an extra £495,107. The money was awarded by the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government. The city is one of...
We are guilty of a little bit of oversharing on social media, be it your hundreds of holiday photos, or a story from a night out that no one needed to know, but what about when oversharing goes too far, and your personal details get hacked? New research has...
Karen Barford will stand down next May. A local Labour councillor will quit her role following a wave of abuse. Karen Barford is a councillor for Brighton's Queen's Park ward. Upon announcing her resignation, she stated that: “It will not be a surprise to some that one of my key deciding factors is...
Brighton and Hove City Council have joined the police in their investigation into the recent thefts of large black bins from Brighton businesses. The current investigation is working around CCTV footage which shows one of the thieves lingering around a large black bin, before casually pushing the bin down the...
The incident seems to have been an elaborate hoax. A series of seemingly parodic signs have been found around Brighton. The signs have been fooling several people into believing that Brighton and Hove contains cannabis free zones. Several locations were said to have been demarcated as a "Designated Cannabis Zone". It is further...