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Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000
A270 Old Shoreham Road cycle lane: Anger at planned changes
CYCLE lane changes proposed by the council will add to traffic jams and increase pollution, making walking and cycling even less attractive, according to people living closest to the scheme.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Taxi driver found dead in woods near Waterhall Playing Fields, Brighton
A FATHER who was found dead in some woods during lockdown had become stressed about money, an inquest heard.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 08:19:24 +0000
Mid Sussex records slight increase in its coronavirus rate
THE coronavirus rates in all but one local authority area in Sussex have continued to fall, the latest figures show.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Brighton Stafford Road murder: Francesco D'Agostino appeal bid
A KITCHEN worker convicted of bludgeoning and stabbing a young man to death has launched a legal appeal against his conviction.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Message in a bottle found in Hove could be from 1950s singer
A message in a bottle found in Hove could have been sent by a 1950s pop-singer, one man has said.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Brighton and Hove care worker denies sex abuse charges
A CARE worker appeared in court accused of sexual abusing a mentally ill person.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Kamil Nawrot spared prison over having hammer at Dukes Mound
A BURGLAR was spared a return to prison after being found in possession of a hammer in public.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Crawley youth put victim in hospital in joint attack
A YOUTH battered a person after slights against his cousin on social media.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:16:06 +0000
You could be entitled to £500 if your child has to self-isolate when schools return
The Department for Education has said attendance for all pupils will be mandatory when schools reopen to more children from March 8.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 07:36:00 +0000
Shopping in Brighton in the Thirties
THIS is how shopping in the centre of Brighton looked in the Thirties.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 08:30:37 +0000
Secondary schools to be given funding to run summer schools
Secondary schools are to be given funding to run summer schools under plans to help children in England catch up on lost learning.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:15:18 +0000
When will driving tests resume? - DVSA share update with learner drivers
Learner drivers in England have had to put their plans to pass their driving test on hold as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:47:00 +0000
'Old Shoreham Road cycle lanes spell traffic chaos'
WEDNESDAY’S letter about cycle lanes from an unnamed person was interesting.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:02:00 +0000
'Preston Park pitch was flat as a billiard ball'
I READ with interest your article reporting on St Peters CC plans to much improve the old pavilion in Preston Park cricket ground and cycle track and I wish them well in this, it is much overdue.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 17:13:43 +0000
Coronavirus: Three Brighton and Hove areas with suppressed rates
GOVERNMENT data shows the areas in Brighton and Hove where coronavirus has been suppressed.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 11:57:00 +0000
City council want more support ahead of schools reopening
THE DEPUTY leader of the council says the city cannot take a lower Covid infection rate for "granted" after the government set out a roadmap out of lockdown.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 17:30:00 +0000
Hove home 'thrilled' Michael Caine will play late resident
THE manager of a care home in Hove has reacted to the news that the adventures of one of its former residents is to be made into a film.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
10 maintenance tips for your car during lockdown
National lockdowns enforced throughout the coronavirus pandemic have inevitably meant less people getting in their car and driving on the roads.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:45:00 +0000
When are the UK Bank Holidays in 2021? Lockdown rules revealed
There are seven upcoming Bank Holiday left in 2021. Here we look at what Covid lockdown rules will be in place across England.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 15:32:19 +0000
Sir Winston Churchill slippers for sale in Sussex
A PAIR of slippers once worn by Sir Winston Churchill are going up for sale at auction.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 15:55:00 +0000
Glorious golden sunrise thanks to the Sahara Desert
PEOPLE across Sussex woke to a glorious “Saharan” sunrise.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Survey launches after dozens of dogs are stolen in Sussex
A new survey has been launched in Sussex in response to a rise in reports of dogs being stolen.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 13:05:00 +0000
UK weather: Met Office say spring temperatures here to stay
THE South East will be hotter than Madrid and Venice tomorrow as the country enjoys a spell of warm weather.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 11:25:00 +0000
People in Queen’s Park Terrace slam new junction closure
PEOPLE have been left outraged after the council shut two junctions on a school street - with one saying the move "defies logic".

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 14:38:29 +0000
Lockdown easing: Ten things we can't wait to do in Brighton and Hove
WITH Boris Johnson unveiling his four-stage roadmap out of lockdown, we take a look at ten things we can’t wait to do when restrictions are lifted.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:32:00 +0000
University of Sussex: Small graduation ceremonies on horizon
STUDENTS could be offered face-to-face lessons after Easter and they may graduate with classmates in small ceremonies, the University of Sussex has said.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Charity Rise hits back over £5 million contract loss
A DOMESTIC abuse charity that lost a £5 million contract has hit back against claims it needs to do more to support men.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 08:33:05 +0000
Covid: Surge in holiday bookings following announcement
Airlines and travel firms are experiencing a surge in demand following Boris Johnson’s road map for how coronavirus restrictions will be eased.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 08:10:17 +0000
Matt Ratana: Alleged killer in hospital with Covid-19
THE MAN suspected of shooting dead police sergeant Matt Ratana has been hospitalised with coronavirus, it has been reported.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 09:08:41 +0000
Reopening of schools could raise R number to around 1, warns expert
Some have expressed concern that, if schools open too soon, the rate of virus transmission could begin to rise once again.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000
TV shows shot in Sussex that you can stream in lockdown
While the Prime Minister may have announced a roadmap to ending lockdown, many of us will still be looking for ways to entertain ourselves at home.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 11:00:35 +0000
Royal Mail issues urgent scam warning to customers - what you need to know
The Royal Mail has been the target of scammers and fraudsters before, and as such, has compiled helpful advice about staying safe.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 08:30:00 +0000
Covid-19: Brighton catering company sends thousands of meals to NHS workers
A CATERING service is supplying thousands of "life-saver" meals to NHS workers after a call for help amid the third wave of the pandemic.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Brighton woman needs 'urgent' surgery for rare condition
A young woman from Brighton with a rare condition has launched a fundraising appeal to pay for private treatment after being placed on an 18-month NHS waiting list.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Brighton is the city with lowest number of new babies, data shows
BRIGHTON has ranked lowest in a study showing the number of new babies born in cities across the UK.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Brighton Girls school in multimillion pound development plan
A BRIGHTON school plans to bring all its pupils, from children in reception through to sixth formers, together on to one site from September.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 10:59:36 +0000
Almost a quarter of Covid patients suffer hair loss, according to new research
The study found that 76 per cent of patients reported at least one symptom six month after symptom onset, and the proportion “was higher in women”.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 10:01:11 +0000
'Five dead' as popular chicken products urgently recalled in UK
The presence of salmonella make these products a health risk and customers are advised to return the product.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 06:38:00 +0000
Crowds packed Brighton's famous dance hall Sherry’s
IT’S A PICTURE to spark a million memories – a night at Sherry’s in West Street, Brighton. It is thought to have been taken in around 1937.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 08:19:04 +0000
Covid-19: Union slams decision to reopen schools in March
THE BOSS of a teaching union said the Prime Minister has "failed to learn of his previous mistakes," as an opening date for schools is revealed.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 00:23:27 +0000
Homeless in Brighton hotel told toasters will be seized
HOMELESS people living in a hotel have been told security will be searching their rooms for microwaves and toasters.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Eastbourne murder: Raymond Hoadley will not get wife's savings
A "MONEY obsessed" killer will not be able to claim up to £1 million in savings after being found guilty of murder.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Sussex firefighters tackle thousands of false alarms
ALMOST half of the incidents firefighters were called to in Sussex last year were false alarms, including hoax calls that put “lives in danger,” it has been revealed.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 15:22:17 +0000
Prince Philip to remain in hospital for 'several days', Buckingham Palace confirm
The Duke is not expected to leave hospital for several days, Buckingham Palace said.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 08:35:00 +0000
Spotify: Harry and Meghan want to ‘drive conversations’
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have appeared for the first time since Buckingham Palace confirmed their departure was permanent.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 08:12:35 +0000
Sussex Police searching for missing Billy Eyre
POLICE are searching for a man last seen in Hove on Friday.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
EuroMillions UK: Tonight's jackpot is record £180 million
The EuroMillions jackpot is worth a staggering £180 million tonight.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 07:45:00 +0000
Nancy Platts column
Last week marked National Empty Homes Week, which is spearheaded by Action On Empty Homes, a charity that raises awareness about the “waste” of unused properties. Its campaigners hope to pressure ministers to work with councils and tackle the ...

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 05:54:00 +0000
Easier to go abroad than get into Shoreham tip
FRANZ Kafka, the author who charted the weirder side of bureaucracy, must be chuckling in his grave at the latest move by West Sussex County Council.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 05:17:00 +0000
'Let's work together to make city's road and pavements safe'
I WAS so encouraged to read about the plan to make Madeira Drive a "safe space for everyone". It proved its value for recreational exercise during lockdown one, when it was temporarily closed to motorised vehicles, but this didn't prove viable as a l...



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