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From every angle – one Brighton and Hove Albion fanatic’s 50 years of stories go to print
They say everyone’s got a book in them. And next week, mine – Brighton and Hove Albion From Every Angle – is finally released.
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New homes are straining services, say local politicians
A serving councillor and a former colleague have spoken out about the strain being placed on services by the number of new homes being planned and built without extra infrastructure. Former Conservative councillor Dawn Barnett also criticised the housing mix, saying that too many new homes were flat...
Ross Noble brings his Cranium of Curiosities tour to Brighton
Ross Noble is offering the perfect alternative to our fragmented online world as he hits the road on his latest tour, his 22nd so far, Cranium of Curiosities.
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Sussex bonfire society blows up effigy of Andrew
Disgraced former royal Andrew Mountbatten was the target of a Sussex bonfire society when it held its annual celebrations on Saturday November 22.
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New Children's Book Club is launching in Shoreham
The new Ropetackle Children's Book Club in Shoreham is determined to do something about the worrying decline in children's reading.
Hove puzzle company wins £30,000 Innovation Challenge Prize from Amazon for AI-powered missing puzzle piece service
A Hove-based jigsaw puzzle company has been awarded the Innovation for Growth Award and £30,000 at Amazon’s Innovation Challenge Prize (ICP) awards ceremony, to further develop its unique offering in customer experience innovation.
Have your say on red route plans for Western Road
The council is asking for feedback on its plans to tackle illegal parking in Western Road with a new red route. Double red lines are more strictly enforced than double yellows – and crucially allow councils to use cameras to catch people parking illegally on them. Red routes were introduced in Lew...
Sussex town holds conference about protecting the sea
East Sussex County Council’s Vice Chairman Cllr Abul Azad gave the opening speech when Bexhill hosted an event organised by the United Nations Association Climate and Oceans, supported by the Sussex Dolphin Project.
Teenager Twomey and Davies take European singles gold in Sweden
It was a triumph for youth and experience for the British team on the fourth day at the ITTF European Para Table Tennis Championships in Helsingborg, Sweden with 15-year-old Bly Twomey winning her first major title in the women’s class 7 singles and Welshman Rob Davies winning his fifth European s...
'Dial 999 immediately' if you see wanted man with links to Sussex and Surrey
A man with links to Sussex and Surrey is wanted for failing to appear in court.
Jack is back: Brighton starlet feeling stronger than ever as he marks return from injury with priceless goal
Brighton starlet Jack Hinshelwood marked his comeback from a ten-week injury layoff in the best possible way – by scoring the winner in a tight Premier League match against Brentford – and the 20-year-old missed that feeling ‘loads’.
'He couldn't train' - Fabian Hurzeler hails impact of Brighton's unsung hero after comeback win over Brentford
On his 450th career league appearance, an under the weather Lewis Dunk proved yet again why he is Brighton’s indispensable leader.
Politician turns promoter to back a busy and inspiring boxing academy
A local politician has turned promoter to back a busy and inspiring boxing academy in his council ward. Independent councillor Peter Atkinson, who represents North Portslade on Brighton and Hove City Council, spoke out after a recent visit to the Mile Oak Boxing Academy. Councillor Atkinson said: â€...
'Dial 999' - Boy, 14, disappears from East Sussex village
The police are searching for a missing 14-year-old boy, with links across East Sussex.
'He's still not there' - Fabian Hurzeler makes telling Carlos Baleba admission as Jack Hinshelwood stakes midfield claim
Fabian Hurzeler gave an interesting response, when asked where Jack Hinshelwood’s match-winning return to the Brighton team leaves the out-of-form Carlos Baleba.
Brighton player ratings vs Brentford: Two 9s for Albion heroes; 4 for midfielder whose 'torrid season' reached a new low
Bart Verbruggen saved an injury-time penalty as Brighton and Hove Albion beat Brentford in a dramatic Premier League match.
Comeback Jack and brilliant Bart lift Brighton and Hove Albion
Brighton and Hove Albion 2 Brentford 1 Bart Verbruggen was the hero for Brighton and Hove Albion after his stoppage-time penalty save from Igor Thiago earned a dramatic 2-1 home victory over Brentford. The Seagulls looked set to taste defeat in Fabian Hürzeler’s 50th match in charge after Thiagoâ...
Police launch urgent search for missing girl, 13, with links across Sussex
A 13-year-old girl has been reported missing in Sussex.
Lewis Dunk absence explained for Brighton vs Brentford as transfer-linked defender gets Premier League debut
Brighton captain Lewis Dunk has been benched against Brentford.
Kaoru Mitoma absence explained for Brighton vs Brentford as Fabian Hurzeler issues revealing update
Plenty of mystery has surrounded Kaoru Mitoma’s continued absence from the Brighton squad – but his manager has now shed more light on the situation.