THE October-November edition of our free bi-monthly news magazine, the North Laine Runner, includes news of a fast and frequent cross-city bus service that has three stops in North Laine.

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We report on problems at Pelham Square garden where anti-social behaviour has been increasing, driving away local residents and visitors.

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There is news that NLCA's comedy night at Komedia in September had to be evacuated because of a fire alarm, but the evening still managed to raise £339.

 

Our Planning Watch section explains why all alterations to facades of houses are strictly controlled in North Laine conservation area – and plastic and aluminium windows and doors are generally not allowed.​

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Catherine Clement continues her guide to hidden workplaces of North Laine, this time focussing on Trafalgar Street.

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​We look back at a 19th century Brighton newspaper editor jailed for his views, former Theatre Royal owner Ellen Nye Chart who is about to be commemorated with a Blue Plaque, and how North Laine was saved from the bulldozer 50 years ago.

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There's also our regular North Laine cartoon strip Swoop, our pick of Runner stories from 40 years ago, and the latest North Laine crossword compiled by Mitch Egan. 

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NLCA's team of street representatives and other volunteers have been out delivering the Runner to every home and business in North Laine. You can also find extra copies at Sainsbury's and some local pubs.

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