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Another Brighton primary school prepares to become an academy
A Brighton primary school is looking to become an academy by joining a trust that already runs two other schools in the area. Next week, Coombe Road Primary School is to start a formal consultation that will run until the end of next month. The school’s governors have voted to hold a consultation ...
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Phone firm wins right to put up 5G mast near schools
A mobile phone firm has won the right to put up a 5G mast near schools and a busy crossroads. The company, Cornerstone, notified Brighton and Hove City Council of its plans but hundreds of people objected and the proposal was rejected. Now, after a planning appeal, the phone infrastructure firm, whi...
Safer crossing on the way on one of Hove’s busiest roads
Hundreds of school children could soon have another safe crossing point along a busy main road after a petition submitted to Brighton and Hove City Council. The council said that it was looking to make crossing Old Shoreham Road better, close to the corner of Silverdale Road, Hove, “to make the ju...
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Cannabis factories discovered in East Sussex: Two men named and charged
Two men have been named in connection with a police investigation, after the discovery of cannabis factories in East Sussex.
'Currently being monitored' - Coastguard issues update after more shipping containers discovered in Sussex
The Coastguard has issued an update, amid a developing situation involving shipping containers in Sussex.
Brighton teen launches campaign to support homeless families trapped in temporary accommodation
A teenager from Brighton has launched a new campaign to tackle the hidden homelessness crisis in the city of families with children trapped in temporary accommodation.
Police issue urgent appeal to locate 29-year-old missing from Peacehaven
Sussex Police have issued an urgent appeal to locate a 29-year-old reported missing from Peacehaven.
Part of shipping container washes up in Rottingean after similar incident in Seaford
Part of a shipping container has washed up in Rottingean after a similar incident in Seaford.
More blighted trees to be felled in Brighton
More blighted trees are to be felled by Brighton and Hove City Council, with forestry contractors due to start work next week. The council said: “Urgent work to remove dead and diseased ash trees in Coldean Woods is due to begin on Monday (19 January). “The work, to manage ash dieback in the woo...
Two men charged after cannabis farms found in Portslade
Two men have been charged after police found cannabis farms in two properties in Portslade last week. The pair, both in their twenties, have appeared in court in Brighton and were both remanded in custody to appear before a crown court judge next month. Sussex Police said this afternoon (Wednesday 1...
Brighton and Hove Albion young guns beat Bognor to reach Sussex Cup semis - match in pictures
It’s been a few years since the young guns of Brighton and Hove Albion won the Sussex Senior Cup – but they have their eyes on the prize this season after winning 4-1 at Bognor Regis Town to reach the semi-finals.
Sussex brewing legend celebrates 40 years
Miles Jenner, Head Brewer at Sussex brewery Harvey’s is marking 40 years in the role.
Single White Female has its stage world premier in Sussex – we were there and this is what we thought
The world premiere of the stage production of Single White Female took place in Sussex this week.
Peak-time charges could cut roadwork hold ups
The council is considering charging utility companies and contractors for each day they delay traffic during peak times to speed up roadworks on busy streets and generate millions in extra revenue. A similar scheme in West Sussex generated more than £4.5 million in 2023-24, its first full year of o...
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New psychological horror The Death Of Us explores grief and trauma
Chichester-based Annabella Rich and her partner Chris Mills are hoping 2026 will be the big year for their new psychological horror film The Death Of Us.
Stage show takes Midsomer Murders back to where it all began
Midsomer Murders goes on stage for the first time ever by returning to the story with which it all started on TV all those years ago: The Killings at Badger's Drift.
Expansion of family-run garden centre in Portslade hots up
An opening date for a totally revamped Mayberry Garden Centre is on the horizon with customers welcomed through the doors of the new-look Portslade store this summer.
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Capturing the magic of country legend Dolly Parton - Worthing date
Kelly O’Brien is country legend Dolly Parton in The Dolly Show as it hits the road with dates including East and West Sussex.
Brighton and Hove Albion U21s too strong for battling Bognor Regis Town
Spirited Bognor Regis Town were knocked out of the Sussex Transport Senior Cup at the quarter-final stage at Nyewood Lane as Brighton's impressive youngsters beat them 4-1.
Council leaves neighbours waiting six years for safety report after depot blaze
People living near a rubbish and recycling centre in Brighton have been waiting six years for a report on the site’s suitability that they were promised after a fire there. Members of the Round Hill Society asked for a report on the suitability of the Veolia Materials and Recovery Facility and was...