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Brighton and Hove City Council has been awarded £300,000 grant in order to fund new electric vehicle charging points throughout the city. The council hope that this funding will encourage more people to switch to electronic vehicles, and so reduce emissions. The grant, awarded by  Office of Low Emission Vehicles, is...
Susex Police have made a plea for witnesses to come forward with any information after man hailing from Benfleet, Essex was assaulted whilst visiting Brighton on the 15th May. The victim has since required hospital treatment as a result of this vicious attack. The 24 year old, who has not...
Last week, Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust unveiled plans to redevelop Brighton General Hospital site into a purpose built 'Health Hub', which will serve Brighton and it's surrounding areas, with the aim of providing 'modern, sustainable facilities for community health services.' These plans outlined several options for the redevelopment of...
Brighton and Hove City Council released on Saturday that they have made an official bid for the city to become home to one of Channel 4's new creative hubs. In this bid, the council worked with both Brighton and Sussex universities, as well as Greater Brighton Metropolitan College to...
As we reported last week, Michael Belhawla attempted to abduct an eight-year-old girl as she walked home along Tidy Street at around 8:25am on 5th May. Police appealed for three witnesses to come forward by releasing video evidence they were near the scene of the crime moments before it...
A survey is taking place to help determine the future of the Grade-II listed Royal Pavilion Gardens. More than five million people enjoy the gardens each year and Brighton & Hove City Council is working on a plan to improve and enhance the centrepiece of Brighton. The council want...
It was revealed yesterday by Sussex police that a man has been found guilty of raping a woman, as well as stealing her bag, and has been sentenced to eight years in prison. Javon Raffington-Paul, aged 21, pleaded not guilty to charges of rape, fraud and theft, but a jury found...
300,000 people came to Brighton over the bank holiday weekend this year! Tourists flocked from far and wide to enjoy Brighton's cultural offerings but in their wake left 20 tonnes of litter behind. This weekend held host to the official opening of Fringe and the Festival, Hove Lawns Food...
Each year on the second week of May, Mental Health Awareness Week is hosted by the Mental Health Foundation. Next week (14th-20th May) is your chance to get involved and raise awareness. Research has repeatedly shown that two thirds of all people will experience a mental health problem at...
A 24-year-old man has been arrested in Brighton after police have been investigating the attempted abduction of an eight-year-old. The young girl was walking along Tidy Street in Central Brighton at around 8:25am on Saturday morning (5th May) after going to the post box on her own to post...