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Tribunal orders doctor to be chaperoned when seeing female patients
A tribunal has told a consultant surgeon who lives and works in Brighton that “he must not carry out consultations with female patients without a chaperone present”. Jeremy Stuart Clark, 58, is bound by the restriction and a series of other conditions “for 15 months, subject to review”, acco...
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McDonald’s could be off the menu in Hove
McDonald’s could be off the menu in Hove after officials said that councillors should turn down plans for a takeaway and drive-through. The fast-food company has applied for planning permission to build a new branch at 268 Old Shoreham Road, Hove, next to Majestic Wines. Neighbours have held prote...
Man charged following ‘indecent exposure’ reports in East Sussex
A man has been charged following ‘indecent exposure’ reports in East Sussex, according to a Sussex Police press release.
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City centre pub set to get its garden back
A city centre pub wants to reclaim its original garden. The Victory in Middle Street leased its garden to Browns restaurant, which built an extension over it. But when Browns went bust, the land returned to the pub, and now the extension has been knocked down. Now, owner Doug Lyons has applied for p...
Man charged with exposing himself on seafront road
A man has been charged with exposing himself on the A259 seafront road in Brighton. Sussex Police said: “A man has been charged following reports of indecent exposure in Marine Parade, Brighton. “On the morning of Friday 10 April, officers responded to the reports that a man was blocking traffic...
Sussex draw with Yorkshire at Headingley
Yorkshire 511 (139.2 overs) Sussex 502 (131.4 overs) and 324-8 (86 overs) Match drawn Yorkshire 13 points, Sussex 13 points Tom Clark posted a composed 93 either side of lunch on day four and batted Sussex to the safety of a Rothesay County Championship draw against Yorkshire at Headingley. Both sid...
Wrestling May-hem heads to Brighton
It’s going to be May-hem when the wrestling superstars of SWF and Kapow stage their first show of 2026 at The Brighton Open Air Theatre on Bank Holiday Monday.
Fire crews put out blaze in Rottingdean
Firefighters put out a blaze in Rottingdean, East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said. The fire service said: “East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a fire in the open at Chailey Avenue, Rottingdean. “We were called at 12.05pm on Friday (24 April). “One fire engine from ...
Membership boom at community bank
A community bank has reported a boom in members over the past year while approving new loans totalling more than £3 million at much lower rates than the likes of payday lenders. Wave Community Bank, formerly known as East Sussex Credit Union, said that it was “celebrating a year of significant gr...
Stonewater completes transfer of 97 homes in Brighton and Hove
Stonewater has completed the combined transfer of 97 homes from Porthove Housing Association Limited and The Rotary Club of Hove Community Housing Society Limited.
I went on a doughnut tour in Sussex – I think it might be the most unusual tour in the county!
I’m a self-confessed guided tour geek. Throw food into the mix and you have my ideal day out.
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Orchestral music is "increasingly part of everyday life in Sussex"
Orchestral music is increasingly becoming part of everyday life in Sussex, with people across the region turning to it on holiday, on their commute and during quieter moments at home, according to new research from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) who are playing Crawley.
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EastEnders star and X Factor winner confirmed for Hastings panto
Names confirmed
Sussex man gains great time in London Marathon running in Morris dance kit.
Hastings runner and Morris dancer Rhys Boorman smashed the unofficial world record for completing the London marathon wearing full Morris kit by an hour on Sunday April 26.
Care home opens its doors for spring community event in Brighton
A care home in Brighton is inviting members of the local community to visit and learn more about life inside its doors at a spring event later this week.
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Steyning Jazz Club hosts Harry Strutters Jazz Band
Steyning Jazz Club hosts Harry Strutters Jazz Band on Friday, May 1.
Old School Studios: New Meanwhile Arts Space opens for Artists Open Houses 2026
This May, Old School Studios opens as part of Artists Open Houses 2026, transforming the former Brighton Waldorf school between Kemptown and Whitehawk into a meanwhile arts space.
World Cup Fever hits Brighton as Max White announces comeback show
Indie-pop artist Max White is set to make a highly anticipated return to the stage with a special comeback show at The Prince Albert, Brighton on June 27th, with a live watch party of England vs Panama.
Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra - Brighton Dome Saturday 18th April 2026, 6pm Review by Janet Lawrence
It goes without saying that the last Brighton Philharmonic concert of the October to April season would be unusual.
Review: Carrack delivers in style in Brighton
Fans who travelled across Sussex and beyond to catch the latest Paul Carrack tour at Brighton must have thought the effort worthwhile.