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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.

Paul Withers convicted for the murder of Lauren Masters. Paul Withers, 22, of Bexhill has today been found guilty at Hove Crown Court for the murder of his former partner Lauren Masters, 20, in August of last year. Withers has been convicted following th jury finding him guilty of stabbing...
Summer is finally here so it's the perfect time to work on feeling good in yourself. If you don’t fancy spending your time in a claustrophobic, stuffy room also known as the gym, what is there to do? Well, there are plenty of other options to increase fitness levels...
It's been nearly a decade since the fashion blogging phenomenon began, many bloggers have become established household names using their presence on social media to grow their following and their businesses. Instagram is the fashion favourite amongst the masses, so we've done our research and have rounded up some of 2016's stylish fashionista's...
Brighton's very own, The Bevy (Moulsecoomb) is on the list amongst six other national finalists in the 'Best Community' category in the 'Great British Pub Awards 2016'. The Bevy which is Brighton's only co-operative pub (i.e its owned and run jointly by its members) is known to be much more than simply a...
One swimmer died and another had to be rescued by emergency services this week. It is no surprise the two incidents occurred on the two hottest days of the year. Emergency services are now warning the public to be very careful after two rescue attempts were made on consecutive days...
New transport minister Chris Grayling could be the man to finally push through campaigners wishes for a second Brighton mainline (BML2). The campaign which has gone on for almost 20 years has persistently stated its desire for a second mainline to run from Brighton through Falmer, Uckfield, and Crowborough before...
Brighton station was closed on Tuesday night amongst fears commuters had fainted and taken ill due to the hot weather. The station was also closed due to dangerous overcrowding. The highly criticised train route has suffered delays and cancellations throughout the day due to signalling failures around Gatwick Airport which...
A violent robbery has been reported at Phoenix Place, Brighton. Police are now appealing for witnesses or evidence to help with a prosecution. Early on Saturday (July 16) an 18-year-old-man was walking to his home address with his 17 year old girlfriend and another girl, aged 16. Upon turning...
Police Enquire into potential assault on women from Bexhill-on-Sea Police are investigating a potential assault on a 49 year-old woman from Bexhill-on-Sea. The woman was found with serious facial injuries on the Upper Sea Road, Bexhill, before being taken to Eastbourne District General Hospital by ambulance for treatment. Police believe...
All across Europe fast, efficient, cheap and environmentally friendly tram systems are in operation. For whatever reason the tram system is not as popular across the UK. Trams are found in just a hand full of our cities, the UK has just six tram systems with the our most...