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Armed police close Lewes Road
Armed police swooped on Lewes Road this morning, closing the road during rush hour. Police cars blocked the road at the junction with Elm Grove at about 7.30am. Sussex Police has been approached for comment.
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Pioneering trans piper debuts major new work in Hastings
Bagpiper, fiddler, instrument maker and composer Malin Lewis opens up the fascinating world of the oyster in their new show which they bring to The Stade Hall in Hastings on March 21.
Peacehaven and Telscombe boost play-off bid by beating Midhurst - the match in pictures
Peacehaven and Telscombe extended their undefeated run to 14 games by winning 2-1 at home to Midhurst and Easebourne in their latest SCFL premier match.
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Modern classic timely in light of worrying rise in racism - Eastbourne dates
For its stage adapter Nick Ahad, one of the loveliest things about the book The Boy at the Back of the Class is that it is a book which gives him hope – at a time when he feels quite pessimistic about the way things are going with racism in this country.
‘Call 999’ – Police searching for missing Crawley teen with links to Worthing, Chichester, Horsham, Brighton and Hove
Sussex Police are searching for a missing teenager from Crawley who has links to Worthing, Chichester, Horsham, Brighton and Hove.
This is how many tool thefts have been reported in Sussex since 2021
New figures have revealed how many tool thefts have been reported in Sussex since 2021.
Second BHT Sussex care home in Hove rated outstanding
A second BHT Sussex care home in Hove has been rated outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The official health and care watchdog awarded the top rating to the care home Portland Road, Hove, which is run by the housing and homelessness charity. The verdict comes just two months after the ...
Woman arrested for ‘racially-aggravated public order offence’ in Sussex
Police have arrested a woman for a ‘racially-aggravated public order offence’ in Sussex, according to a Sussex Police press release.
One year on: Sussex Police Portal continues improving communication with victims
On March 10, Sussex Police marked one year since the launch of the Sussex Police Portal, an online platform designed to give victims of crime a simple and secure way to stay informed about their case.
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North Sea Gas play Eastbourne Lamb Folk Club
North Sea Gas are the guests at the Eastbourne Lamb Folk Club on March 18, comprising Dave Gilfillan, Ronnie MacDonald and Grant Simpson.
'Dial 999 if you see him' - Police launch manhunt in Sussex
The police are searching for a wanted man in Sussex.
Photos show busy Sussex beach as dozens make the most of glorious pre-spring sunshine
Sussex has been treated to some glorious sunshine today (Saturday, March 14), and the beach was the place to go for many.
Minteh strikes as Brighton and Hove Albion win at Sunderland
Sunderland 0 Brighton and Hove Albion 1 Yankuba Minteh squeezed in the only goal of the game as Brighton and Hove Albion clinched a 1-0 win over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. Both sides had great chances in the opening minutes of an end-to-end first half, with Jack Hinshelwood superbly denied ...
Brighton trio missing from squad at Sunderland as Fabian Hurzeler makes four changes
Carlos Baleba is not in the Brighton matchday squad picked to face Sunderland in the Premier League.
Police search for man convicted of stalking his ex
Police are trying to find a man who was convicted of stalking his former partner. Sussex Police said: “Can you help us find Kane Lawrence? “The 31-year-old, who has links to Portslade, Shoreham and Brighton, is wanted for breaching his probation conditions. “Kane is described as 6ft in height,...
Dunk back as Brighton and Hove Albion face Sunderland
Brighton and Hove Albion captain Lewis Dunk is back at the heart of the Seagulls defence as they face Sunderland at the Stadium of Light this afternoon (Saturday 14 March). The return of the skipper is one of four changes to the starting line up from the side that lost 1-0 to Arsenal at the […]
Excitement and expectations high for Chichester Festival Theatre summer
With a very positive response within the theatre industry to its 2026 season announcement, Chichester Festival Theatre is optimistic this could well be the spring, summer and autumn which take it back to pre-pandemic attendances.
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First celebrity guest confirmed for Hastings Comic Con
The White Rock Theatre has announced Red Dwarf’s Chris Barrie as the first confirmed celebrity guest for this year’s Hastings Comic Con, which returns for a second year on Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21.
Why laughter is just so important to mental health - Brighton
It’s been famously said that “Laughter is the shortest distance between two people.”
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REVIEW: Women of Note concert by Worthing Symphony Orchestra
REVIEW by Richard Amey: Women of Note. Worthing Symphony Orchestra at Worthing Assembly Hall, on International Women’s Day