Brighton Man Charged After Scaling Scaffolding
A section of Eastern Road in Brighton was closed on Monday, October 7, after a man scaled scaffolding surrounding a building, leading to a significant police response. Officers attended the scene and established a cordon around the area following reports that items were being thrown from the scaffolding onto the road below, creating a potential […]
Hastings Monster Strangled Woman in Front of Kids, Jailed for 40 Months
Lee Woods, 31, of no fixed address, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison for a series of violent offences against a woman in Hastings, including grievous bodily harm and intentional strangulation. The incident occurred on 20 August when police were called to a disturbance on Priory Road, off Egremont Place, following reports of […]
Two-Year Detention for Brighton Teen in Vicious Knife Attack
A teenager who attacked a woman in Brighton, leaving her with a serious stab wound, has been sentenced to a two-year detention and training order. The 17-year-old, whose identity is withheld for legal reasons, carried out the assault on Saturday, 25 May, in Church Place. The incident began as a verbal altercation between the 37-year-old […]
Three Football Fans Banned Following Violent Pub Fight in Brighton
Three men have been issued Football Banning Orders following a violent altercation outside The Ruby public house in Coldean Lane, Brighton. The incident occurred after a Premier League fixture between Brighton and Hove Albion and Luton Town on August 12, 2023. Thomas Miller, Christopher Stevens, and Stephen Lang were each involved in the affray, which […]
Eastern Road Closed as Man Climbs Scaffolding in Brighton
Eastern Road in Brighton, near the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH), has been closed in both directions as emergency services respond to reports of a man climbing scaffolding around a building. The incident has led to the closure of the road between Paston Place and Sudley Place, with police and other emergency responders on the […]
Man Dies Following Incident on A27 at Shoreham, Road Closed in Both Directions
A tragic incident has led to the closure of the A27 in both directions at Shoreham, Sussex Police have confirmed. Authorities have not yet provided further details regarding the nature of the incident, but it has been confirmed that a man has sadly lost his life. The road is currently closed on the eastbound carriageway […]
Brighton’s Madeira Terrace Restoration Secures Major Funding Boost
Historic England has pledged £750,000 to restore Madeira Terrace in Brighton, a Grade II* listed Victorian landmark. The funding will help launch the renovation of 28 of the 151 iconic cast iron arches as part of Brighton & Hove City Council’s multimillion-pound project. Phase 1 of the project includes the restoration of the ornate arches […]
Vandal Caught on Video Destroying Jewish Memorial in Brighton
A memorial in Palmeira Square, Hove, commemorating the victims murdered on October 7, 2023, in Israel by Hamas, was completely destroyed during an act of vandalism on October 3, 2024. The incident occurred at 6:15 pm, coinciding with the Jewish New Year. A man was caught on video damaging the memorial, but another individual stepped […]
Mopeds Smash Into Pedestrians Before Brawl Erupts on Brighton Seafront
Officers responded to reports of a moped colliding with two pedestrians on the lower promenade near the Kings Road Playground in Brighton on Saturday, October 5. The incident occurred at around 1.50pm. Following the collision, both victims were taken to the hospital for their injuries, with one woman in her 50s sustaining a serious leg […]
Brighton & Hove Buses Takes Home Inclusivity Award at 2024 Transport Awards
Brighton & Hove Buses have been awarded the prestigious title of National Winner for Best Practice in Diversity, Inclusivity, and Accessibility at the National Transport Awards 2024. The annual event, now in its 21st year, was held in Westminster and celebrates excellence within the transport industry, recognizing the efforts of organizations that help keep the […]
