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Four changes as Brighton and Hove Albion face Sunderland at Amex
Fabian Hürzeler has named a starting line up with four changes as Brighton and Hove Albion prepare to face Sunderland at the Amex Stadium this afternoon (Saturday 20 December). Georginio Rutter is down to wear the captain’s armband with Lewis Dunk suspended, alongside Diego Gomez. Veteran strike...
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Welbeck doubtful and Gomez and Dunk suspended as Brighton host Sunderland
Brighton and Hove Albion boss Fabian Hürzeler said that Danny Welbeck is a doubtful for the visit of Sunderland to the Alex Stadium this afternoon (Saturday 20 December). Hürzeler said that Welbeck had been restricted in training and had some “minor issues” with his back. Welbeck came on as ...
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The Ordinary Boys set to play Worthing hometown show
The Ordinary Boys are a playing hometown show at The Venue, Worthing on Saturday, March 14.
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Resident reps say poor maintenance damages their homes
Resident representatives complained about a lack of routine maintenance, saying that it had previously led to their homes suffering damage. Sylvan Hall Residents’ Association co-chairs Catherine Eden and Barney Miller spoke out at a Brighton and Hove City Council meeting yesterday (Thursday 18 Dec...
Councillors back new licensing measures
Changes to Brighton and Hove City Council’s licensing policy to focus on protecting the vulnerable and supporting “good operators” have been approved with cross-party support. The council’s Licensing Committee approved the new “statement of licensing policy” last month, with the changes ...
Deputy mayor chosen
A mother of four and environmental campaigner has been chosen to be the next mayor of Brighton and Hove. Labour councillor Theresa Fowler became deputy mayor last night (Thursday 18 December) and is expected to become mayor in May. She replaces Councillor Ty Galvin who resigned as deputy mayor last ...
Sussex bishop appointed head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales
The Right Rev Richard Moth, the Bishop of Arundel and Brighton, has been appointed by The Vatican as the new head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales.
REVIEW: Christmas Through The Ages – Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra
REVIEW BY Richard Amey - ‘A Celebration of Christmas Through The Ages’ – Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra
Pope promotes Bishop of Arundel and Brighton
The Pope has appointed the Bishop of Arundel and Brighton as the next leader of the Catholic Church in England and Wales. Bishop Richard Moth becomes the 12th Archbishop of Westminster, replacing Cardinal Vincent Nichols, who is retiring after holding the role for 16 years. Bishop Moth has been the ...
Council urged to make bus travel free for anyone at school or college
Young people have called on Brighton and Hove City Council to find a way to fund free bus fares for under-19s, with more than 2,500 people signing a petition supporting their cause. The petition was debated at a meeting of the full council yesterday (Thursday 18 December), with four members of Brigh...
Notorious tagger disappointed his offensive video only got 2.5k views
A notorious graffiti vandal told police he was disappointed a video of him spraying a homophobic and Islamaphobic tag only got 2,500 views on Instagram. John McMillan, 49, better known in Brighton as Johnny Crew, was arrested after police found the video of him spraying “Fuck Islam and LGBTQ+” o...
Clear-up works continue after scaffolding collapses in East Sussex - In pictures
Everyone escaped unharmed after scaffolding collapsed onto a road in Hove – with clear-up works continuing the next day.
REVIEW: Royal Hippodrome, Eastbourne - everything a good pantomime should be
REVIEW BY Kevin Anderson - Sleeping Beauty, the Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Eastbourne, Monday 8th December 2025 to Sunday 04th January 2026
Brighton community group share in £30K funding boost from Co-op’s Local Community Fund
Brighton community groups share in the latest funding boost from Co-op’s Local Community Fund, with 15 groups in the area sharing £30,000 thanks to Co-op members.
New project launched to support children in Sussex affected by sexual exploitation
A project delivering specialist interventions on Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) and online safety is pioneering a new approach to how agencies respond to young people suspected of offences involving child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
Report shows tourism contributed £4 billion to the local economy in East and West Sussex in 2024
Experience Sussex, the official visitor economy development programme for East and West Sussex, has released research that reveals the significant value of tourism for businesses in the region.
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CBeebies star is loving panto in Worthing this Christmas
Puja Panchkoty, well-known to families across the UK for her role as Jen in the BAFTA-winning CBeebies series Andy’s Adventures, is making her Worthing pantomime debut this year.
Brighton primary schools host Dame Kate Dethridge for tour of SEND units
Two Brighton primary schools, Moulsecoomb Primary School and West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School, have recently welcomed visitors from the Department for Education.
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Sarah The Cook... now his "romantic lead days are over!"
It’s a lovely local panto for Daniel Beales as he plays pantomime for the first time at Shoreham’s Ropetackle.
Arson arrest after fire breaks out in school toilet
A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire broke out in a school toilet at Cardinal Newman Catholic School in Hove, East Sussex