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The leader of the council responds in horror to a camel being used as an attraction at the recent Land Beyond Festival event in the city and vows to prevent a similar situation happening in the future.

Come along to the TAKEPART Festival of Sport & Activity on Saturday 22 June from 12noon until 5pm at The Level. The free festival will help you to find out what's available in Brighton & Hove.

Sally McMahon, the council's Head of Libraries and Information services, has been awarded the British Empire Medal for her services to libraries in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.

Lifeguard Ryan Pook showed bravery and skill to help rescue a boy who got into difficulty in the sea off Brighton seafront at the weekend. The RNLI lifeboat braved rough seas to lift Ryan and the swimmer to safety.

Come along to the biggest free event in the city for people with learning disabilities or autism to find out more about the services and opportunities available. Thursday 18 July from 10am to 3pm at BHASVIC.

Come along to enjoy and take part in performances, workshops, taster sessions and music talk as Jubilee and Hove Libraries host a programme of community music events to celebrate Make Music Day on Friday 21 June.

Kick-start a summer of cycling by taking part in Bike Week from 8 to 16 June. The week-long celebration of cycling is delivered by Cycling UK and Love to Ride. Anyone who logs a bike ride during the week will be in with a chance of winning some great prizes.

Staff go 'above and beyond' at 'outstanding' service for disabled children.

A thank you to everyone who volunteers in Brighton & Hove to mark this year's Volunteers Week.

We are asking for your views on a proposal to extend planning rules for houses in multiple occupation throughout Brighton & Hove. At present there are planning controls in five wards.