New allotments rules and charges may be out of touch with many growers. Recently the council sent out their newsletter that also included the new rules effective from the first of April. What was missed out was the notice that the rent for
With the increase amount of vacant shops within the Central Brighton area, there is also an increase in the amount of fly posting and the boldness of it. Residents hope to change that with community action. Across the entire Brunswick and
People living in the Brunswick area are hoping that the removal of the taxi rank at the bottom of Brunswick Place will open up more car parking spaces for residents. Most of the taxis park currently do not use the rank, especially at night,
Albion have withdrawn their contract offer to right back Inigo Calderon. The popular Spaniard could now head to south coast rivals Southampton. Seagulls boss Gus Poyet revealed he will be looking elsewhere for a right back after today's
Elliott Bennett ensured Albion's season ended with a win as they beat Yeovil 1-0 at Withdean today. Bennett, runner-up to Andrew Crofts for the player-of-the-year award, added to his collection of superb goals with a right foot blast into the
A motorcyclist was killed as he enjoyed a day out with a group of other bikers. The rider, from Worthing, lost control of his powerful Kawasaki on a corner and collided with a VW Passat and a Peugeot 405. The B2146 was closed between
The jury in the trial of a man accused of murdering his mother-in-law will continue to consider its verdict on Monday. Mohammed Soboh, 41, denies murder at the trial at Lewes Crown Court. He is accused of battering Pauline Knowles-Samarraie, 72, over
Teenage goalkeeper Mitch Walker has been handed his Albion debut today. Walker starts the Seagulls' final League One game of the season as they host Yeovil. Lewis Dunk is on the bench after his impressive debut last week and Jimmy McNulty, back from
Police believe a rapist who preyed on two drunken women could have struck before. Patrick Geary, 39, was convicted of attempting to rape one woman and raping another victim twice after a trial at Hove Crown Court. As the jury announced its verdict
Sussex are still top of the second division in the LV County Championship despite suffering their first defeat of the season at Hove today. An unbeaten 100 from Dawid Malan led Middlesex to a tense three-wicket win, their first of the season in Division
A football club has opened the first sports charity shop in the country. Sports Dreams was opened yesterday by Albion in the Community with the goal of ploughing money back into the city. The project, run by Brighton and Hove Albion's
A controversial Latin-themed bar has been given the go-ahead. The Latin Lounge originally applied for a nightclub licence for premises in West Street, Brighton, at the end of last year. Brighton and Hove City Council's licensing panel
The population of the county is set to soar by more than 60,000 over the next 16 years. Experts predict West Sussex's 781,000 residents will increase to just fewer than 860,000 by 2026. The sharpest rise will be among the county's already high number
Andrew Crofts has been confirmed as Albion’s player of the season. The captain and seven-goal midfielder was a convincing winner of the fans’ vote, ahead of winger Elliott Bennett. Spanish right-back Inigo Calderon, who only arrived in January, came
A pregnant woman was forced to travel more than 30 miles to give birth - despite living only five minutes away from a hospital. Kerrie Monks had to endure a 40 minute car journey from Brighton to Chichester when she went into labour because the maternity
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Midfielders Ben Smith and Barry Cogan have committed their futures to Crawley. Both talked to other Blue Square premier clubs but told manager Steve Evans that they want to stay at the Broadfield Stadium and have signed new one-year contracts. Smith
Two people were injured when cooking caught fire in their kitchen. Firefighters were called to Hill Farm Way in Southwick at about 6.30am today after a pan of fat caught fire. The man and woman living at the home had got out by the time firefighters
Albion boss Gus Poyet is keeping an open mind about the type of replacement he will pursue for Michel Kuipers after ending the popular Dutchman’s ten-year playing career with the club. Kuipers has not been offered a new contract but is considering
Join us from 10.45am today to see if Sussex can make it five successive Championship wins against Middlesex. Click onto Cricket and Live Cricket to find the link.
A fire at an empty flat in Kemp Town, Brighton, this morning was started deliberately. Police and firefighters said more than one fire had been started at the address in Essex Street. Firefighters were called at about 2.21am. No-one is believed to
Millions of litres of water were lost in the county following a record number of burst water mains. Southern Water has revealed it dealt with 840 fractured pipes during the Big Freeze in December, January and February. Sub zero temperatures and snow
Seven people - including a couple and their baby - got trapped in their homes by a fire in Worthing this morning. Firefighters rescued the seven from flats above a hairdressers in Crescent Road, Worthing, at about 4am. Two people were taken to hospital
The big screen has been brought to a very small shed. Possibly the world's smallest cinema has popped up in a back garden in Brighton. The tiny shed cinema is just 4ft square and 6ft tall, but comes complete with comfortable seats, wide
Peter Brezovan heads back home to Slovakia on Wednesday for a well-earned break, with his Albion future secured. The new two-year contract awarded to the giant goalkeeper this week is due reward for his performances since he arrived in December and vindication
Despite an ever-increasing acceptance of a greener mode of living, eco-friendly holidays still get a bit of a bad rap. The idea of a more responsible escape is stubbornly imbued with a sackcloth and yoghurty hue. It’s almost understandable
Adrian Edmondson is the comic, writer, actor, director and musician who first came to prominence as part of the Comic Strip Presents… team. The Young Ones, Bottom, Holby City and Hell’s Kitchen followed, but Edmondson’s main passion today is fronting
With an average age of 22, all-girl comedy troupe Ladygarden are just one of the fresh-faced acts making a vivacious bid for recognition on the sweary, beer-sodden stages of this year’s Brighton Festival Fringe. Rather more – ahem – annuated, yet
