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Fire at Legends

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:47:56 PST

A fire which broke out at Legends Hotel, Marine Parade, has resulted in the temporary closure of the hotel and its bar.

Historic bandstand wins national award

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:40:00 PST

Brighton’s historic seafront bandstand has won a national award at the Lighting Design Awards.

Philosophy in Pubs

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:12:38 PST

PIPs (Philosophy in Pubs) will be holding their next discussion group on Sunday, March 21.

Sussex Beacon Half Marathon Awards Ceremony

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:02:12 PST

The Sussex Beacon Half Marathon awards and prize giving ceremony was held in The Mayor's Parlour earlier this week.

Labour raises concerns over centralised Community Engagement plans

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:42:14 PST

Local Labour Councillors have raised concerns at what they see as a move by the Conservative Council to "mainstream" and "unify" the various resident-led community groups and forums in the city.

Guest house owners' anger at St. James's St gas works

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:16:08 PST

Guest house owners in Kemptown expressed anger at a local Action Team meeting that they haven't been given enough notice over gas works in St James's St.

Schools' drive to improve emotional well-being

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:34:31 PST

Schools across Brighton & Hove are adopting techniques to identify pupils who are suffering from low self esteem.

Green Party would "celebrate" wind farms in the South Downs

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:36:42 PST

The Green Party has said that it would "celebrate" wind farms in the South Downs National Park.

Brighton to get regular E-petitions

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:19:09 PST

Local residents will be able to continue putting their views through e-petitions following a decision to make the current pilot scheme permanent.

Midnight Walk to raise funds for Martlets

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:11:30 PST

On June 18 over 1000 women will take part in the Martlets' Midnight Walk through the streets of Brighton, dressed in flashing bunny ears.

Council's measures to stop kids abusing alcohol

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:01:32 PST

Brighton & Hove City Council has agreed to a package of measures aimed at protecting local young people from alcohol abuse.

Mirror man backs Burgess

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:15:04 PST

Mirror Associate Editor and columnist Kevin Maguire came to Whitehawk last weekend to lend Simon Burgess a hand on the campaign trail.

Internal report criticises Council's approach to whistle-blowing

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:35:27 PST

An internal audit report has criticised aspects of Brighton and Hove City Council's approach to whisteblowing.

Labour candidate backs community pubs

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:21:09 PST

Simon Burgess, Labour & Co-op Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for the Brighton Kemptown constituency has committed to supporting local pubs and pub goers.

Manchester Pride voted UK's Best Pride

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:51:39 PST

Manchester Pride 2009 has been voted the Best Festival or Pride Event by readers of the Pink Paper - Britain ’s national gay news portal - for the fourth year running.

Caroline Lucas joins Sussex Police on the frontline

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:46:11 PST

Caroline Lucas, Green Party general election candidate for Brighton Pavilion constituency, joined a Brighton police response unit on a late night tour of the City streets last week.

Kent Fire and Rescue Service's rainbow celebration

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:10:02 PST

LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) History Month was marked by KFRS (Kent Fire and Rescue Service) with a public declaration of support.

Police fine cyclists and move beggars in a day of action

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:07:35 PST

Sussex Police put 21 officers and staff into St James's Street, Brighton, to tackle the problems raised by people living in the area.

Historic bandstand shortlisted for lighting award

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:04:05 PST

The lighting scheme at Brighton’s historic seafront bandstand has been shortlisted for a national award at the Lighting Design Awards.

Christmas lights finally come down in St James's St

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:32:40 PST

Simon Burgess, with help from some friends, spent last Sunday morning taking the St James's St Christmas lights down.