EDL march arrests in Brighton
A march by the extreme right-wing group, the English Defence League, attracted just 200 supporters in Brighton today.
Brighton considers safe havens for drug addicts
Brighton and Hove could become the first place in the country to provide rooms where people would be able to use drugs safely.
Marathon runner 'had cardiac arrest'
A 23-year-old man, who has not yet been named, died after collapsing during the Brighton Marathon.
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Man arrested after police appeals
A man has been arrested in Southampton by police investigating the death of 63-year-old Michael Polding who was found dead in a Brighton flat. The man is being interviewed by the Surrey and Sussex major crime team. Officers followed up new leads after television appeals.
Make your belongings last...and last...and last
Click video. It's often said we're a throwaway society. And it's certainly true we love to have the latest gadgets and gizmos. But that often means we get rid of things long before they're really worn out.
Now, researchers in Brighton are redesigning products so we learn to love and cherish them for years. Malcolm Shaw has been finding out more.
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Soldier's last letter inspires artist
A new exhibition of work by a female war artist has just opened with pride of place given to a painting which honours a soldier from Brighton who died in Afghanistan.
Called "I am Strong', the painting was inspired by words from the last letter written by Corporal Sean Reeve. Richard Jones reports.
Football chief - rugby staging success 'fabulous'
Brighton and Hove Albion executive director Martin Perry said: "We are absolutely thrilled that the stadium and city has been chosen as a host venue for the 2015 Rugby World Cup and are now relishing the prospect of hosting four teams and two matches at one of the world's biggest sporting events.
"Right from the outset when we were planning the stadium, we recognised that the need for a new permanent home for Brighton & Hove Albion could also create an opportunity for new facilities to meet the wider sporting and community needs in Brighton, Hove and the South of England.
"We promised that the stadium, more than any other building, would have the ability to shape a city, it puts the city on the map, has the power to change people lives and represents a community's pride and aspirations.
"Our successful joint bid is just another legacy of that promise. Rugby fans in this area will be able to play their part in a global occasion which is going to put the stadium and Brighton & Hove on the world stage.
"We have two years to wait, but we are looking forward to providing a fabulous spectator experience and hope we can help provide many memories of what promises to be a truly unforgettable event.”
Council 'thrilled' at Rugby World Cup news
Responding to news that Brighton's new Amex Community Stadium has been chosen to host two games in the Rugby World Cup tournament in 2015, leader of Brighton and Hove City Council, Jason Kitcat, said:
I’m thrilled that we are hosting such a prestigious event. It’s great that the joint bid between the city council and Brighton and Hove Albion football club has been successful.
We have a strong track record of delivering major sporting events. The Rugby World Cup will bring thousands of visitors to Sussex who will be able to experience our fantastic cultural offering as well as our hotels and restaurants.
Shoreham flights to Paris suspended
Brighton City Airways has announced that from next Tuesday it will temporarily suspend its recently launched services between Brighton and Paris.
The airport in Shoreham has blamed ongoing French customs and immigration delays in setting up a point of entry at Paris Pontoise airport.
Just two weeks before we launched the airline in March, we were advised by the French authorities that there would be a short delay of a couple of weeks before a customs and immigration port of entry was in place at Paris Pontoise.
However, eight weeks later, this intolerable issue remains in place and with no firm date set for a resolution.
In the meantime, we have been obliged to land in another French airport – usually Rouen or Le Touquet – en route to Pontoise and the authorities have very rarely come aboard to check passports.
– Jonathan Candelon of Brighton City AirwaysThis has meant having two take offs and climbs instead of one, longer flight times, extra airport fees and extra maintenance costs, all of which add up to a single flight to Paris costing us 60 per cent more than a direct flight would cost, never mind the inconvenience for passengers.
We are truly sad to suspend the flights, not least because our ticket sales are over target and the demand for this airline is proven to be there, but we are forced to postpone flights until the issue is solved at Paris Pontoise.
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South Africa and Samoa to play in World Cup Brighton clashes
Brighton will host two international clashes in the 2015 Rugby World Cup, its been announced.
South Africa will face Asia at the Amex Community Stadium on Saturday, September 19. Somoa will then play Americas the day after.
Local councillor Geoffrey heobald said: “I was always confident that Brighton and Hove, and our fantastic new Community Stadium, would get the thumbs up from the World Cup organisers but it is a great relief to have it finally confirmed today.
"It will give a tremendous boost to the local economy with thousands of fans potentially coming to stay and spend their money in our hotels, restaurants, bars and shops."
BREAKING NEWS: Brighton to host World Cup rugby
Brighton's Amex Stadium has been selected s a venue for Rugby World Cup matches in 2015. More follows.
Why has Fred gone down the drain?
Click video. The Brighton Festival gets underway this weekend. And when you think of the Festival you think of music, dance, drama and comedy. What you perhaps don't think of is Brighton's sewers! Fred has gone underground to investigate.
Plan to reduce drug deaths in Brighton
An independent report recommending drug 'consumption rooms' as a way of reducing the number of drug-related deaths will be handed in to Brighton Council and other groups for consideration today.
The Drug Commission spent a year producing the report - it also suggests more people are trained to administer antidotes to overdoses.
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