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Charge dropped against aristocrat’s partner after baby manslaughter conviction
A charge against the convicted rapist partner of aristocrat Constance Marten has been dropped following the couple’s conviction for the manslaughter of their baby daughter. In July, Marten, 38, and Mark Gordon, 51, were found guilty of killing baby Victoria after they went off grid to avoid her be...
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Facial recognition police vans coming to Brighton
Police vans equipped with facial recognition technology are set to deployed in Brighton and Hove this winter. Sussex Police is being given two of the live facial recognition (LFR) vans to use across the county. They are equipped with cameras which scan faces against a watchlist of individuals wanted...
Highly popular makers fair returns to historic venue again in November for their Grand Winter Fair
After two very successful and popular events at the iconic British Engineerium in Hove, Paper Daisy Events will return once again this November, across the weekend of 22nd & 23rd.
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Plea for people to stay out of treacherous Sussex river mouth
Visitors are being urged not to cross dangerous fast-flowing currents at the mouth of the River Cuckmere.
Eastbourne celebrates the late, great Nat King Cole
King for a Day offers The Nat King Cole Story … with Strings at Eastbourne’s Congress Theatre on Friday, August 22 at 7.30pm.
Sussex PCC leads further prevention work across the county to deter tool theft
Earlier this year, Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne paid for 1,000 SelectaDNA tool-marking kits.
In pictures: Amazing wing walking display at Eastbourne Airbourne
A wing-walker took to the skies in one of the most dramatic moments of a Sussex air show.
Whatever Clark can do, Tear can do better – Sussex batsmen in flying form to see off Lancashire and Northants
Sussex’s batsmen have found their form at just the right time in the Metro Bank One Day Cup – pulling off two big run chases to revive their hopes of making the knockout stages.
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Brighton date for smash-hit supernatural thriller 2:22 – A Ghost Story
The smash-hit supernatural thriller 2:22 – A Ghost Story hits the road this autumn with Kevin Clifton as Sam, Stacey Dooley as Jenny, Grant Kilburn as Ben and Shvorne Marks in the role of Lauren.
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Operators of Eastbourne Theatres launch Events & Hospitality website
Trafalgar Theatres – operators of Eastbourne Theatres and the venues division of global live entertainment company, Trafalgar Entertainment – has launched its new Trafalgar Events & Hospitality website, a dedicated platform to showcase its venue hire, event production and catering capabiliti...
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Monty Python legend Eric Idle looks back on the Bright Side of his Life
Monty Python on TV, The Life of Brian on film, Spamalot on stage and George Harrison as a pirate…
REVIEW: Materialists offers a shallow couple of hours in the cinema
Materialists (15), (117 mins), Cineworld Cinemas
REVIEW: Brighton's very own Les Misérables is simply magnificent
REVIEW: The UK amateur premiere of Les Misérables “Let The People Sing!”, Brighton Theatre Group, Theatre Royal Brighton, until Saturday, August 23.
In photos: emergency services attend fire at Hove property as residents warned to close windows and doors
Residents near a property in Hove were told to close their windows after a fire broke out on Saturday, August 16.
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A Symphony of Gannets is latest Lewes exhibition
A Symphony of Gannets is the latest exhibition at the Star Brewery Gallery, Castle Ditch Lane in Lewes, running from August 16-31, open every day 11.00-4.00.
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Fran McGillivray and Mike Burke play Eastbourne date
Fran McGillivray and Mike Burke are the guests at the Eastbourne Lamb Folk Club on Wednesday, August 20.
Fire damages family home in Hove
One man was taken to hospital and an investigation is under way after fire damaged a family home in Hove this afternoon (Saturday 16 August). East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service was called out at about 5pm and sent six fire engines and the aerial ladder platform to the house in Egmont Road, Hove, on...
Fan dies at Brighton and Hove Albion match
A fan died at the end of the Brighton and Hove Albion football match at the Amex Stadium this aftgernoon (Saturday 16 August). The club said: “Following today’s game against Fulham, sadly a 72-year-old male supporter passed away after the conclusion of the match. “The gentleman took unwell dur...
WATCH Lewes and Chichester City enjoy Isthmian premier wins - Burgess Hill Town fifth after extending unbeaten start
Sussex’s four Isthmian premier teams have had a weekend to savour.
Hundreds queue as IKEA opens new store in Brighton
IKEA has opened its third UK city centre store in Brighton, with hundreds queuing on Thursday (14 August). Located at Churchill Square Shopping Centre, in the newly renovated former Debenhams unit, Brighton certainly was excited about the launch, with the first customer having queued since 5.30am. T...