News: Tim Ridgway’s Latest News
This week’s headlines from across the city
HOVE TO HOLLYWOOD
Dakota Blue Richards has come a long way since being a school girl in Hove. The actress took Hollywood by storm.
But last week for the first time she was back in her home city as part of a new production at Brighton’s Theatre Royal. And Latest TV’s Tatiana Sanchez caught up with her to find out if she was enjoying it …
ALL ABOARD!
Most of you may only use the bus to get from A to B. But a school in Portslade believes a Brighton and Hove vehicle can be used to help teach the ABC.
With the help of Brighton and Hove Buses, Mile Oak Primary School is refurbishing an old bus into a place where youngsters can learn all about science.
Let’s hope there’s not too much of a big bang.
BIN HERE BEFORE
2015 may be only a month old but already in Brighton and Hove there’s a bin dispute going on.
The issue revolves around pay to drivers.
The city council thought it had come to an agreement with the workers last year. But now unions are claiming that council chiefs have failed to meet their obligations.
In an exclusive interview, Mark Turner, of the GMB, said strike action could around the corner.
But with the local authority maintaining there’s no money left to boost pay, don’t expect a deal to be done any time soon.
ROAD BUMP
Brighton and Hove City Council has spent millions of pounds improving Edward Street for those on buses, bikes and on foot.
But there was one thing they haven’t done so well. That’s because one of the speed bumps at the junction of Blaker Street is slowing down cars too well.
It’s so steep that cars and being damaged when they drive over it.
Council officials have now apologised and are now carrying out repairs. But locals we spoke to remain unimpressed …
CALLING TIME?
There was mixed fortunes for two city pubs in the past week.
The managers of the Hiker’s Rest in Coldean defied developers and dipped into their own pockets to preserve the pub for locals.
Elsewhere, things have not been so rosy. Decisions are expected soon on plans to convert the Albion Inn in Albion Hill and The Rose Hill Tavern in Rose Hill Terrace into housing.
A campaign has also been launched to save another Hanover pub, The Horse and Groom.
LAYING FOUNDATIONS
In just a short time it has become one of the cities most loved venues. And Emporium in Brighton’s London Road is looking to spruce itself up – with the help of the wider public.
Plans are afoot to have a new seating area installed along with larger dressing rooms and new equipment.
In order to raise funds, the venue – which is unsupported by grants of any kind – is holding a series of events. This includes inviting members to sponsor any one of fifty bricks that make up a section of the theatre’s backstage wall.
For more details visit www.emporiumbrighton.com
YOUTH SUCCESS
Hundreds of Brighton and Hove youngsters have been recognised for their success in the Duke of Edinburgh’s (D of E) Award Scheme.
They received certificates and were presented with badges in a ceremony at the American Express Community Stadium in Falmer last week.
Most of those who were named in the programme for the event had earned their Bronze and Silver awards through their school.
FLYING FESTIVAL
Despite the protests from some, it seems that the Wildlife Festival planned for Shoreham is to be a big success.
Tickets for the event have sold out in less than a week. And for those lucky enough to have bagged access, they’re sure to be leaving with smiles on their faces with the line-up including Sam Smith, Rudimental and Wutang Clan.
