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Man jailed after series of burglaries in East Sussex
A man has been jailed after he committed a ‘series of burglaries’ in East Sussex.
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Man jailed after series of burglaries in East Sussex
A man has been jailed after he committed a ‘series of burglaries’ in East Sussex.
Ofsted inspection praises Hove Miro-School - a small school with big ideas
Hove Micro-School is a small school with a big impact. As an independent specialist school, it is dedicated to supporting children with additional needs and has received glowing feedback in its latest Ofsted inspection.
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Woman, 46, charged with burglary in Brighton
A woman has been charged with a burglary in Brighton.
Dragon’s Den star headlines Women in Leadership event at Brighton’s i360
Business leaders, including Dragon’s Den’s Sarah Willingham, will join the University of Brighton and Dynamic Magazine at the i360 to discuss the future of entrepreneurship.
In 26 pictures: Grade 2 listed house for sale in the Sussex street that was a filming location for Foyle's War
Set in historical Hastings Old Town, in the sought after Croft Road, this charming three bedroom Georgian house. Dating from circa 1810, is Grade II listed and has retained many of the features typical of its late period design.
Burglar tried to hitch lift with stolen TV
A burglar who asked a stranger to help him get a TV he’d just stolen back home has been jailed for a string of break-ins. Steven Convey burgled homes and businesses, often in broad daylight, taking jewellery, valuables and a car. He is now starting a three-year sentence after pleading guilty to si...
I visited Sussex's oldest chocolatier – you won't believe how many chocolates they produce
The gorgeous window display at Audrey’s in Hove is pretty as a picture.
Two mega-HMOs for couples planned
Two separate applications to turn family homes into shared houses for couples have been submitted. Both schemes – from two separate developers – want to turn a large house in a leafy suburb into houses of multiple occupation (HMOs) with multiple double bedrooms. Ardeshir Diznabi, who runs holida...
“If one could but go to Brighton!”
Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday with A Very Austen Christmas at the Royal Pavilion He loved her, she loathed him. It is a true-life tale that could have come straight from her fiction. But this Christmas, King George IV and Jane Austen will inhabit the same space once more as Brighton’s R...
Full circle as Midsomer Murders original returns for new stage version
Daniel Casey, who created the role of Sergeant Troy in ITV’s Midsomer Murders from 1997-2008, returns to the idyllic village of Midsommer, this time taking on the role of Inspector Tom Barnaby in the world stage premiere of Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift.
Iconic Sussex forest gets ready for winter
While winter is a dormant period for much of the wildlife on Ashdown Forest - it is an exceptionally busy time for the staff.
This is why you can no longer get free hot chocolate refills at Sussex Wetherspoons
The pub chain Wetherspoons has been forced to withdraw its free hot chocolate and mocha refill offer due to Government legislation aimed at controlling obesity.
How to name a pier carousel horse
Would you like to name one of the horses on the Palace Pier’s carousel? The Gallopers Carousel ride has been a fixture on the pier since 1996, but name changes on the horses are only reserved to mark special occasions. This rare opportunity is included in a silent auction fundraiser being held by ...
Brighton dates as Riverdance celebrates a remarkable 30 years
Brother and sister Fergus and Anna Mai Fitzpatrick are in the company as Riverdance celebrates a remarkable 30 years.
Review: Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra, Brighton Dome,
Sunday, October 19, Samuel Taylor-Coleridge and Gustav Mahler.
Unfinished business as Richard Coyle back on stage in To Kill A Mockingbird
Richard Coyle (The Player Kings, Macbeth, Fantastic Beasts: Secrets of Dumbledore) returns to the role of Atticus Finch in To Kill A Mockingbird, reprising the role he played to critical acclaim in the 2022 West End production.
Licensing chiefs aim to adopt safety first approach
Changes to licensing policy aimed at protecting the vulnerable are due to go before councillors this week. Brighton and Hove City Council’s Licensing Committee is being asked to approve several changes when the new “statement of licensing policy” goes before members tomorrow (Thursday 6 Novemb...
Extra storey approved on appeal for historic seafront building
The owner of one of the oldest buildings on Brighton seafront has been granted planning permission to build an extra floor on appeal. Rapido Services Limited applied for permission to add a floor to 132 King’s Road, Brighton, but Brighton and Hove City Council’s Planning Committee turned down th...
Safety chiefs urge people to stay away from Lewes Bonfire
Safety chiefs have urged people to stay away from Lewes on Bonfire Night tomorrow (Wednesday 5 November). They said: “Please don’t travel to Lewes Bonfire Night. Members of the public are being urged not to travel to the event. “Measures, including road closures and parking restrictions, are b...