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Man stabbed near station
A man was stabbed near Portslade station at the weekend. The stabbing happened in the early hours of Saturday 23 May in Boundary Road, Hove, near the junction with Vale Road and Station Road, Portslade. Sussex Police said: “The victim, a man in his twenties, sustained injuries consistent with a st...
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Police issue renewed urgent appeal for help to find missing mother
Police have issued a renewed and urgent appeal to try to find a missing mother of two adult children, Tiina Proffitt, 58, from Brighton. Sussex Police said: “We are urgently appealing to those walking in the countryside to keep an eye out for Tiina, 58, who has been missing from Brighton since Thu...
Police arrest man wanted for return to prison
Police have arrested a man who was wanted for recall to prison. Sussex Police said: “We have arrested James Palmer who was wanted on recall to prison for failing to comply with the terms of his licence. “Thanks for sharing our appeal to help locate him.” The force issued a public appeal for he...
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Conservatives pick 18-year-old student as by-election candidate
The Conservatives have picked an 18-year-old student as the party’s candidate in the upcoming Goldsmid by-election for a seat on Brighton and Hove City Council. The party said: “Louis Bird has been selected by Brighton and Hove Conservatives to be their candidate for the Goldsmid by-election on ...
A bout of spring cleaning marks boxer’s 200th birthday
Brighton boxer Thomas Sayers was born 200 years ago today (Monday 25 May) – and to mark the occasion, a senior councillor has given his commemorative plaque a spruce. Jacob Allen said: “As cabinet member for public realm, I went to personally clean up the plaque on North Road to pugilist Thomas ...
Review: Bound By The Wind
This weekend, the Brighton Fringe has a new offering from a group of actors striving to present an authentic story with a strong message. Set in the depths of China, at a pivotal point in their great struggle, ‘Bound By The Wind: Enchoes of the Past‘ is an ambitious play that aims to tell the [...
Concerns grow for missing mother
Concerns are growing for a woman from Brighton who has been missing for four days. Sussex Police asked people to check their security camera and doorbell camera footage as they look for Tiina Proffitt, a mother of two adult children. Sussex Police said yesterday (Sunday 24 May): “We are increasing...
Police hunt man after assault at Brighton Marina
Sussex Police are trying to identify a man after an assault in a café at Brighton Marina. The force said: “Do you recognise this man or is it you? “We’d like to speak to him in connection with an assault and criminal damage at Café Zio, in Brighton Marina, on Friday 1 May. “Contact us […...
PREVIEW – Clandestino
PREVIEW – Clandestino at Brighton Fringe Brighton Fringe draws to a close this coming week with a burst of rhythm, fire and cross-cultural musical fusion as Clandestino returns to the Spiegeltent at this year’s Speigelgardens for what promises to be a joyful and electrifying finale to this year...
Woman subjected to anti-semitic abuse on bus in Hove
A woman was subjected to anti-semitic abuse on a bus in Hove, Sussex Police said. The force said: “Police investigating a report of an anti-semitic hate crime in Hove have issued a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak with. “It follows an incident on board a bus in Hove where a woman […]
Brighton and Hove Albion reach Europe despite losing to Man Utd
Brighton and Hove Albion 0 Manchester United 3 The Seagulls have qualified for European football for only the second time in the club’s history despite suffering a defeat in their final match of the season this afternoon (Sunday 24 May). They have earned a place in the Conference League by finishi...
All to play for as Brighton and Hove Albion host Manchester United
Fabian Hürzeler has made three changes from last week as Brighton and Hove Albion host Manchester United in the final match of the season. James Milner, Mats Wieffer and Diego Gomez are due to start, with Yankuba Minteh, Carlos Baleba and Joel Veltman all dropping to the bench after the 1-0 defeat ...
Missing boy found safe
A missing boy has been found safe, Sussex Police said. Earlier in the week, police said that they had launched an “urgent” search for a Brighton teenager who had gone missing. Diaa Balal, 17, from Woodingdean, had last been seen in Brighton on Friday 8 May. Sussex Police said: “We can confirm ...
Max Cooper announces two 3D/AV shows
Well it’s official! Techno/House/Minimal DJ and producer Max Cooper has announced a return to The Old Market in Hove for not one, but two dates this coming Autumn. These will be mightily impressive 3D/AV Live immersive audio-visual performances! These will be taking place on Thursday 29th & Fr...
Here’s a night out not to be missed!
Hidden Herd promoters have announced yet another quality selection of a quartet of rising stars for our pleasure as part of their monthly new music sessions held at Brighton’s iconic The Hope & Ruin. The date in question is Thursday 24th September and the bill features Big Fear, Kate Peaches, ...
Irvine Welsh charms the Charleston Festival
Renowned for his hard-edged novels, full of reality and vibrant characters, Irvine Welsh (Trainspotting, Porno) entertained a capacity audience last night at the Charleston Festival, and we were fascinated by everything he had to share. Welsh has had quite the career. In his late twenties, he began ...
Shakespeare’s Lost – Review
The show opens to reveal a desert island scene with what seems to be a body and, our own Robinson Crusoe, Blaine (Michael Knighton). He’s been alone on, as he’s called it, Blaine Island for a considerable time. His solace has been his copies of the collected works of William Shakespeare. We are ...
Welbeck deserves a World Cup place, says Brighton and Hove Albion boss
Danny Welbeck deserves a place in the England World Cup squad, according to Brighton and Hove Albion head coach Fabian Hürzeler. Welbeck also deserves to face his boyhood club Manchester United in the final Premier league match of the season at the Amex tomorrow (Sunday 24 May), Hürzeler said. The...
Former Brighton teacher awaits sentence for ‘sexting’ boy of 13
A former Brighton teacher has admitted “sexting” or sending sexual messages to a 13-year-old boy and trying to arrange to meet. David Rogers, 48, who worked at Patcham High School as a teacher and assistant head and then at Littlehampton Academy as assistant head, admitted the offence in a heari...
Oh To Believe In Another World
REVIEW: Oh To Believe In Another World – Brighton Dome Sunday May 17 In 2007, to celebrate the centenary of Laurence Olivier’s birth, Brighton Festival screened Olivier’s film of Shakespeare’s Henry V. A crucial part of this memorable event was the live performance of the magnificent accom...