Tim Ridgway’s Latest News
PRIDE IN BRIGHTON
Every colour in the rainbow was on display in Brighton and Hove this weekend as tens of thousands of people enjoyed the Pride celebrations.
With throngs lining the streets on Saturday morning and hordes packing Preston Park in the afternoon, the celebration of LGBT culture was hailed by some as the best yet.
Even feared issues with the ticketing of the St James’s street party seemed to pass without any major issues.
Did our cameras capture you enjoying the day’s festivities?
Check out our report on www.thelatest.tv.
WE WILL REMEMBER
Communities across Brighton and Hove bowed their heads to mark the centenary of the start of World War One.
A series of open-air ceremonies were held this weekend as the city remembered how the conflict had
a profound affect on people’s lives.
It culminated in a wreath-laying service at the Royal Sussex Regiment War Memorial in Regency Square yesterday (August 4) – the date Britain entered the conflict.
To see our report, visit www.thelatest.tv.
STATUE FOR OUR HENRY
Brighton Kemptown MP Simon Kirby is leading calls for a statue to commemorate Brighton’s Great War veteran Henry Allingham.
The Conservative politician believes the move to mark Britain’s oldest World War veteran would be a tribute to all those who fought in the conflict.
The Brighton Kemptown MP has written to Defence Secretary, Michael Fallon MP, asking him to consider publicly funding a statue for the late Ovingdean resident.
Watch our report at www.thelatest.tv
CYCLING SPENDING
Spending money on cycling infrastructure has proved controversial in the city in recent years.
So what, then, do people think about the Green council’s lobbying of government to increase funding for two-wheel improvements from £2 per person currently to £10 per person?
Latest TV reports.
TOUR OF BRITAIN LAUNCH
The UK’s largest free-to-spectate sporting event is coming to Sussex next month.
An entire leg of the Tour Of Britain cycle race will go through West and East Sussex with the stage finish on Brighton seafront.
To mark the countdown to the event on September 13, dignitaries gathered at Ditchling Beacon last week – and our cameras caught up with them to capture some of the buzz.
BAKE OFF
Great British Bake off fans will have a bit of local interest in this year’s show.
One of the contestants has been confirmed by the Beeb as Kate – no surname provided – who lives in Brighton with her five-year-old daughter.
The 41-year-old is said to have wanted to become an actress before changing direction and starting her own upholstery company.
Will she rise to the occasion?
We’ll just have to wait and see when it its shown on BBC One from tomorrow (August 6).
STOPOVER
It may seem like just an ordinary house. But for those women living in Stopover, it is a chance to escape issues such as homelessness, domestic violence and substance abuse.
As Brighton-based charity Impact Initiatives launched its third house in the city to support vulnerable young women, we spoke to some of those providing the help.
To see our moving report, visit www.thelatest.tv.
UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON GRADUATIONS
Like it or not, we live in a university city.
And despite the inevitable town vs gown clashes that take place, there is one time every year where everyone unites to celebrate Brighton’s students – graduation.
The Latest TV cameras were at Brighton Dome last week as thousands threw their mortar boards in the air at their passing-out ceremony.
To see our report, check out www.thelatest.tv.
BACK OF THE NET
We’ve all, in our time, advised football referees to get their eyes tested.
But Lewes FC went a bit further by heading to Specsavers in the search for a sponsor for their new shirts.
The announcement that the high street store would continue its funding deal into the 2014/15 season was made as the non-league club unveiled its new strip for the coming year.
Club representatives said it was the biggest deal in the club’s 129-year history.
To see our report, visit www.thelatest.tv.
