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Governments Justice Reform Bill Will Be A Sham Without Changes Warn Tories
The Government’s flagship justice reform Bill risks being a “sham” if changes are not made, the Scottish Conservatives have warned..
Suspect In Charlie Kirks Killing Had Become More Political Authorities Say
The man accused in the Charlie Kirk assassination had earlier expressed to family his opposition to the viewpoints of the conservative activist, authorities said..
EV Chargers At Supermarkets Up By A Third In 18 Months
The number of electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints at UK supermarkets has increased by a third (34%) since the start of last year, according to new research..
Improving GP Access Top Priority For The Public Poll
The Government’s flagship NHS policy is not a top priority for the general public, a new poll suggests..
One In Five Struggled To Pay Water Bill In Last Year Citizens Advice
Almost one in five households struggled to pay their water bill in the last year, Citizens Advice has said..
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Criminal Damage And Arson After Fire At MPs Office
A man has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and arson after a major fire wrecked a Labour MP’s constituency office..
Chelsea Face 74 Charges For Alleged Breaches Of FAs Agent Regulations
Chelsea have been hit with 74 charges related to alleged breaches of agent regulations by the Football Association..
Keir Starmer Sacks Lord Mandelson As Ambassador To US Over Epstein Friendship
Lord Peter Mandelson has been withdrawn as ambassador to the US after emails revealed the depth of his relationship with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein..
Only Half Of People With Cancer Diagnosed Within Target Time Analysis Finds
Only half of people with cancer are diagnosed on time following urgent NHS referral, and for some cancers this drops to less than a third, analysis shows..
Games Such As Omaze And McDonalds Monopoly Normalising Gambling Says Charity
Prize draws such as Omaze and McDonald’s Monopoly are normalising gambling, particularly for children and young people, a charity has warned..
UK To Mass Produce Drones To Help Ukraine Fight Off Russian Aerial Attacks
The UK will mass produce cutting-edge interceptor drones to help Ukraine fight off Russian aerial attacks..
Trump Ally Charlie Kirk Dies After Being Shot At Utah University Event
Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of Donald Trump, has died after being shot at a college event, the president said..
Speculation Grows Over Whether King And Harry Will Meet
Speculation is mounting about whether the King will be reunited with his son the Duke of Sussex during his brief return to the UK..
New City Minister Summons Lenders To Urge Take Up Of Looser Mortgage Rules
The newly-appointed City minister will summon the UK’s biggest banks and building societies to urge them to make use of looser lending rules to help first-time buyers get a home..
New City Minister Summons Lenders To Urge Take Up Of Looser Mortgage Rules
The newly-appointed City minister will summon the UK’s biggest banks and building societies to urge them to make use of looser lending rules to help first-time buyers get a home..
Thomas Tuchels England Era Comes Alive With Five Star Display In Serbia
England put themselves on the verge of World Cup qualification with a 5-0 win in Serbia..
Poland Downs Drones That Violated Airspace During Russian Bombardment Of Ukraine
The Polish military said it has downed drones that violated its airspace as Russia launched a wave of aerial attacks on Ukraine..
Only Four Of 92 Clubs Ready For Footballs New Regulator Fair Game Index Finds
Just four clubs in the top four divisions are ready for the arrival of English football’s new independent regulator, according to a new study..
Harry Makes Personal Donation Of 11m To Children In Need
The Duke of Sussex has personally donated £1.1 million to BBC Children in Need to support young people affected by violence..
Up To 30 Million Car Finance Deals Eligible For Compensation Says FCA Boss
Up to 30 million car finance deals made between 2007 and 2020 could be eligible for compensation, the boss of the UK’s financial watchdog has said..
Local News
Car park won't re-open and will be redeveloped
A multi-storey car park which has been closed for the past four months will not reopen.
Family of murdered teen describe him as a 'cheeky chappy loved by many'
The family of Josh Ingram, a 16-year-old boy who was stabbed to death in Seaford, have described him as a "cheeky chappy who was loved by many."
Woman denies answering hotel door to boxing coach in 'silk lingerie'
A woman who told police she was sexually assaulted in her hotel room by a "slobbering" England Boxing coach denied answering the door wearing black, silk lingerie
Woman saved from 'rough seas' in night-time rescue
A woman was rescued by the RNLI and HM Coastguard from the water in "rough seas" in Hove, East Sussex, on September 10
Teen stabbed to death over 'minor drug debt' - court told
A teenage boy fatally stabbed at a Sussex train station in front of his friend was killed over a "£20 drug debt"
Sussex sparkling wine named best in the world - beating Champagne for first time
The Sussex sparkling wine producer has made history at an international wine competition, beating Champagne to a top international title for the first time
Smurfs and the Gruffalo among entries at scarecrow festival
Smurfs, the Gruffalo and a beekeeper were just some of the entries in a scarecrow festival
'Strong and gusty winds' to batter Sussex as Met Office issues weather warning
The Met Office weather warning has been issued for the whole of Sussex with "strong and gusty winds" of up to 70mph forecast.
Teen stabbed to death at railway station named as town covered in tributes
A 16-year-old boy who died at a train station has been named
My child has a disability - where can they go to play?
For children with disabilities, playgrounds are often inaccessible, why are councils not making parks inclusive for all mandatory?
Owner of two-Michelin-star restaurant opens new venture in Hove
A new restaurant run by a prestigious chef has opened in Hove
Teenager charged with murder of 16-year-old boy at railway station
A teenager has been charged with the murder of a 16-year-old boy in Seaford
'I will always put local people first and speak up for what’s right'
By Sarah Booker-LewisLocal Democracy Reporter
Reform UK candidate makes his case ahead of by-election
By Sarah Booker-LewisLocal Democracy Reporter
We tried the brilliant bao buns at Tiger Bites Pig, Brighton
TIGER Bites Pig not only deserves our attention for being possibly the funkiest new venue in Brighton, but also having the best name.It’s a Taiwanese phrase which originates from the apparent similarity of a pork-filled bao bun and a tiger’s mouth. Which is fairly rootsy and cutesy, unless of course you’re a pig, in which case you might find the idea quite upsetting.But a visit to the very cool and groovy new restaurant on Gloucester Road is far from upsetting to the city’s non-porcine population.It’s based in the enviable location in the sweet spot between teemingly busy Lanes madness and @@@@ Road @@@@.They’ve also struck lucky by taking on the former premises of Isaac@, which a great many city foodies will look back on fondly for @ years of innovative and special dining.It was also always a triumph of design and space management by Isaac@ team to get the most from the less-than cavernous surroundings, and the new incumbents are carrying on that remarkable tradition.Tiger Bites Pig has taken the road slightly-less travelled from Birmingham to Brighton, setting up shop initially in Birmingham City Centre in 2018 before relocating a short distance closer to the Birmingham Central Station.In that time they’ve garnered a great rep and loyal following for their Taiwanese-inspired bao buns and rice bowls which would happily tickle the fancy of fans of Chinese Sichuan cuisine.Throw a chopstick down a street in the Lanes @@@ and you’re likely to hit a burger or pizza joint but Brighton is surprisingly light on bao buns, so the expansion from Brum to BN1 seems like a smart move.The Southern strategy has been co-plotted by Brighton boy Harry Roper who very much liked what he saw during a few years in the West Midlands.We were invited over just a few weeks after it opened up in mid August, and were fortunate enough to be looked after by co-owner and all-ground lovely chap, Neil McGougan, who was swapping cities for a few days.It’s always a joy to be served by an someone who not only knows menu backwards (well he would wouldn’t he?) but is justifiably brimming with pride with the carefully created dishes.You also get the feeling that every dish has been painstakingly put together over the past seven years (including those “character-building” Covid years) and that every ingredient has been individually chosen ( and you can see quite a lot of them in the open kitchen).The kimchi is created in house and all the better for it, big old chunks of crunchy cabbage with chilli flakes and gently spiced supporting veg.Even the crispy prawn crackers are fatter than most and dusted with a magic spice mix that was only fractionally less moreish than @@@@.Their beer game is strong (if not mahoosive at this stage) and they’ve had the good sense to keep things local and a couple of cans of UnBarred’s Joosy were perfect with the bold spicy flavours.The soft fluffy bao buns are made daily and a wise person might predict they’ll soon be selling plenty of them.We chose not to trifled with trio of beef shin, fried chicken, and white cut (aka poached) chicken . White cut chicken, ginger, spring onion, sichuan chilli oil, sesame & chicken crackle. The chicken is served Fried Chicken Bao: Buttermilk & SOY marinated chicken with green Sichuan peppercorn and a hot sauce. Braised Beef Shin Rice Bowl: With roasted carrots, house pickles, and a cured egg yolk. The beauty of being Pan-Asian Easy quick, option, quick lunch, pre Puddings on the way (miso toffee pudding anyone?) In Taiwan, some bao are described as "Tiger Bites Pig" due to the mouth like shape of the bun and the pork filling. Our rice bowls lend themselves more to food from the Sichuan province. For all our dishes, we stick to traditional methods wherever possible.Although service is quick, every element of our menu is made in-house. Most of our processes are lengthy and a lot of time and care will have gone in to their preparation, such as our kimchi fermentation, house pickling & meat braising.This is far from your traditional Chinese takeaway food! In Taiwan, some bao are described as "Tiger Bites Pig" due to the mouth like shape of the bun and the pork filling. Our rice bowls lend themselves more to food from the Sichuan province. For all our dishes, we stick to traditional methods wherever possible.Although service is quick, every element of our menu is made in-house. Most of our processes are lengthy and a lot of time and care will have gone in to their preparation, such as our kimchi fermentation, house pickling & meat braising.This is far from your traditional Chinese takeaway food!
Woman covered in painful bedbug bites after trip to seaside holiday resort
A Butlin’s spokesperson said: “We’re very sorry to hear about Hollie’s recent experience on resort and have emailed her directly to discuss the issues raised further."
Plans to deposit 400 tonnes of shingle at coastal beauty spot unveiled
Plans to deposit 400 tonnes of shingle at a spit in West Wittering have been submitted to Chichester District Council
Charity reports man for 'fly-tipping' donations - here's why they'd do it again
A charity team which reported a man to the council for fly tipping when he left a bag of donations outside the shop have spoken out in defence of their actions
School closes suddenly causing 'panic' for students
The Interactive English Language School (IEL) in Church Road, Hove closed suddenly on Saturday, September 6
First look at 'ambitious' plans for new £65 million seafront sports centre
Brighton and Hove City Council has today revealed the plans for a new sports and leisure facility to replace King Alfred Leisure Centre in Hove