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Image released by detectives investigating knife fight
Do you know this man? Police investigating a report of a knife fight in Whitehawk would like to speak to him. On Sunday, November 16 at around 8am, three men were reported to be fighting in Maresfield Road, with one person said to be in possession of a knife. As enquiries continue, police would like...
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Brighton’s green image at risk from rising period waste pollution
Though the city of Brighton continues to uphold its green reputation through council initiatives and commitment of its coastal residents, unseen flushing habits are quietly contributing to thousands of drain blockages and polluting local waterways.
Harty: Is Tuchel’s England’s squad our best ever? The 1970 boys might have something to say about that
So England head over the Atlantic to next year’s World Cup with a perfect eight straight wins in qualifying.
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Theatre company Hurly-burly hopes to set Worthing Christmas bells jingling
Theatre company Hurly-burly returns to Worthing’s Ardington Hotel, hoping to set those Christmas bells jingling.
Sussex Emmaus invites the local community to celebrate the festive season at its Christmas Fair
Homelessness charity Sussex Emmaus has announced the return of its much-loved Christmas Fair, taking place on Saturday 6 December, from 10am to 4pm, at the charity’s site in Brighton.
Dive into a festive adventure with Snowy’s Conservation Crew at SEA LIFE Brighton
This festive season, SEA LIFE Brighton invites families to dive into a magical Arctic adventure with Snowy’s Conservation Crew.
'Very real risk' - Neighbours opposed alcohol licence for new Aldi in Hove
Two neighbours have opposed Aldi’s bid for alcohol sales at its new outlet in Old Shoreham Road, Hove.
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80s legend offers swing & crooner classics on Christmas Big Band Tour
Tony Hadley’s November 25 concert at the Congress Theatre, Eastbourne, The Christmas Big Band Tour offers a celebration of swing and crooner classics, as well as his own hits reimagined.
Young councillor shortlisted for national award recognising impact
Cllr Jacob Allen of Brighton and Hove City Council has been shortlisted for Young Councillor of the Year at the 2025 LGIU and CCLA Cllr Awards.
Festive dining and elf fun on the menu at The Ivy in Brighton
Celebrate the start of the Festive Season with The Ivy in the Lanes Brasserie.
Christmas centrepiece favourite makes seasonal comeback
Dobbies Brighton has welcomed its annual delivery of poinsettias, marking the start of the festive season with the arrival of the vibrant Christmas favourite.
New Hove Aldi’s alcohol licence to go before panel
Two neighbours have opposed Aldi’s bid for alcohol sales at its new outlet in Old Shoreham Road, Hove. The budget supermarket wants to sell alcohol from 7am to 11pm daily in line with its opening hours, from its new store due to open on Thursday 4 December, at the former Homebase site. The origina...
Man charged with sexual assaults in East Sussex
Police have charged a man with multiple sexual assaults on women in East Sussex.
Former MP arrested on suspicion of sexual communication with child, court hears
A former MP and defence minister was arrested by police over alleged sexual communication with a child, a court has heard
Man charged over Hove Lawns sex attacks
Police have charged a man with a series of sex attacks on women on Hove Lawns. Fattah Derrahi, a 59-year-old British national, has been charged with nine counts of sexual assault, spanning the period from August, 2023 to October, 2025. Victims reported being sexually assaulted by a man who approache...
Former editor not guilty of sending indecent tweet
A former editor broke down in the dock as he was found not guilty of sending an indecent message this afternoon. Greg Hadfield, 69, denied sending the tweet, which asked Jewish campaigner Fiona Sharpe why she had not said anything about former Hove MP Ivor Caplin’s pornographic online activity. ...
Lioness Fran Kirby and Kaoru Mitoma among footballers reflecting on their 'unstoppable’ childhoods as Brighton & Hove Albion FC teams up with UNICEF for World Children’s Day
A host of Brighton & Hove Albion FC players have joined forces with UNICEF to celebrate the unstoppable spirit of children ahead of World Children’s Day.
Date set for new Aldi to open
Aldi is to open its latest store in Old Shoreham Road, Hove, on Thursday 4 December at 8am. The new supermarket, in the old Homebase premises, will be run by store manager Jason Mills, and a team of 30 colleagues from the local community. Aldi said that, as part of its investment in local communitie...
Trial of former editor over ‘obscene’ tweet begins
The trial of a former editor accused of sending an obscene tweet to a Jewish campaigner has started. Greg Hadfield, 69, denies the single charge of sending by public communication network an offensive, indecent, obscene or menacing message on X (formerly Twitter). The tweet was reported to Sussex Po...
Opening date of new Aldi in Hove has been confirmed
The opening date of a new Aldi has been confirmed