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Live arts is affected by the coronavirus THE arts and the cultural heart of Brighton and Hove is in jeopardy as the coronavirus pandemic puts thousands of jobs at risk, according to an official report. The pandemic has wiped out hundreds of shows and several festivals threatening to cripple the finances of a sector that usually generates an estimated £1.5 billion a year. Many of those working in the creative and cultural sector are freelance or self-employed and a senior council official, Donna Chisholm, said: “Those people are hurting quite badly at the moment. There is a real sense...

BBC News Published image captionSue Addis was described as a "special presence" in Brighton A woman found dead at a house in Brighton has been named as Sue Addis, a well-known restaurant owner and charity fundraiser. Police arrested a 17-year-old boy on suspicion of murder after her body was found at her home in Cedars Gardens on Thursday. The 69-year-old's family said it was a "sad and distressing time," adding that they were "in a state of shock". Caroline Lucas MP said Mrs Addis would be "hugely missed". 'Legendary kindness' "So many in Brighton will be heartbroken - she was such a specia...

BRIGHTON and Hove city council debated nuclear weapons in an explosive meeting branded “disgraceful” by the standards chief after a row about racism. City councillors debated the feasibility and benefits of nuclear disarmament in a Full Council meeting which was abandoned after the live stream went down amid technical difficulties. The meeting became embroiled in a row about racism. Conservative councillor Mary Mears questioned the council’s anti-racist stance after councillor Nancy Platts had not answered Argus questions relating to her time in Jeremy Corbyn’s office when he was ...