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Sussex traffic and travel: Crash on A27; traffic 'heavier than normal' on M23
Here’s your travel update across Sussex for the morning of Thursday, March 26.
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Fairport Convention hit the road ahead of next year's big 60th anniversary
Folk-rockers Fairport Convention hit the road this spring as celebrations for their big 60th anniversary next year start to beckon.
Dorothy Bohm: About Women is latest exhibition at Lee Miller Gallery
Dorothy Bohm: About Women is the latest exhibition at the Lee Miller Gallery, running from April 2-July 26.
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Police told owner his bar would be too close to focal point for crime
Sussex Police advised an aspiring bar owner to seek another site when they objected to his application for a drinks licence in the centre of Brighton. Harvey Siney, 33, from Hove, wants to open Cosies, at 10 Dyke Road, Brighton, from 2pm to 11pm from Tuesday to Friday and from noon to 11pm at weeken...
Brighton man faces court charged with raping a child
A man from Brighton faces court charged with raping a girl several times and a number of other child sex offences, Sussex Police said today (Wednesday 25 March). Benjamin Grant, 28, of Ridge Road, Falmer, is due to appear at Brighton Magistrates’ Court tomorrow. The force said: “Police in Sussex...
Man accused of child sex offences to appear in court in Sussex
A man accused of child sex offences will appear in court, in Sussex, on Thursday (March 26).
Lewes district increasingly likely to be 'carved up' under Government plans
Lewes district looks increasingly likely to be split between two unitary authorities as a shake up of councils across Sussex moves closer.
New travel series Fearless at Fifty to air in association with Latest TV
A new inspirational 6 part travel series, Fearless at Fifty, is set to air in association with Latest TV, the Brighton-based community television channel serving audiences across Sussex.
A legacy of learning: The opening of the Douglas Chamberlain Education Centre
A new education centre dedicated to supporting the growth and development of healthcare staff across University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has officially opened its doors. The Douglas Chamberlain Education Centre, named in honour of the pioneering cardiologist and educator, was formally ...
Peacehaven and Falmer look likely to join Brighton as council shake up edges closer
Brighton and Hove City Council looks increasingly likely to expand to include Peacehaven and the whole of Falmer as a shake up of councils across Sussex edges closer. But the cabinet minister in charge of the changes has put off making a final decision until the summer to allow for further consultat...
Bus fare caps to end next month
Nearly all the fare caps on Brighton and Hove’s buses are to finish after the Easter holidays, the council has announced. Very short journeys currently cost £1.30 and medium journeys £2.60 thanks to a subsidy from Brighton and Hove City Council – but this is being removed from Monday, 13 April...
More arrests in connection with Peacehaven arson investigation
Sussex Police have issued an announcement on behalf of Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) following an arson attack in Peacehaven last year.
Entries open for milestone 2026 RM Sotheby's London to Brighton Veteran Car Run
Entries for the 2026 RM Sotheby’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run are now open.
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The great K-pop phenomenon comes to Brighton
The great K-pop phenomenon comes to Brighton for three special gigs organised by Amberley Waterton and Nikita Hooper through their company KTAM Events Ltd.
Three more arrested in Peacehaven mosque arson investigation
Three more people have been arrested as part of the investigation into the torching of a mosque in Peacehaven last year. Two men have already been charged with arson with intent to endanger life in connection with the attack on Peacehaven mosque. Ricky Ryder, 38, and Jack Slowey, 34, are due to ente...
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Worthing Museum & Art Gallery poised to reopen
After a year of drilling and dust, Gerry Connolly can't wait to finally hear chatter, footsteps, excitement and laughter.
Towner Lates set to weave music into the programme at Towner Eastbourne
Live music and visual art collide at Towner Lates as Towner Eastbourne launches a new series of after-hours cultural events.
Free bus fares coming for care leavers
Care leavers are expected to benefit from free bus travel, Brighton and Hove City Council said today (Tuesday 24 March) while free travel for under-19s would be extended. The council said: “Around 200 young people leaving care will receive free bus travel as part of new fare offers designed to hel...
Deliveroo’s dark kitchen set to be demolished
A developer wants to knock down the building currently home to Deliveroo’s dark kitchen, which supplies takeaways to customers across the city. The delivery company opened its Editions Hub in Olive Road, Hove, 2017 – a space where chefs from chains without a sit-down branch in the city could pro...
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Young Sussex Britain’s Got Talent star awaits his fate...
After stunning the judges on Britain’s Got Talent, 12-year-old James Miller from Rye now faces a nervous wait to find out whether he goes through to the next round.