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Brighton player ratings vs Brentford: Two 9s for Albion heroes; 4 for midfielder whose 'torrid season' reached a new low
Bart Verbruggen saved an injury-time penalty as Brighton and Hove Albion beat Brentford in a dramatic Premier League match.
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'He's still not there' - Fabian Hurzeler makes telling Carlos Baleba admission as Jack Hinshelwood stakes midfield claim
Fabian Hurzeler gave an interesting response, when asked where Jack Hinshelwood’s match-winning return to the Brighton team leaves the out-of-form Carlos Baleba.
Comeback Jack and brilliant Bart lift Brighton and Hove Albion
Brighton and Hove Albion 2 Brentford 1 Bart Verbruggen was the hero for Brighton and Hove Albion after his stoppage-time penalty save from Igor Thiago earned a dramatic 2-1 home victory over Brentford. The Seagulls looked set to taste defeat in Fabian Hürzeler’s 50th match in charge after Thiagoâ...
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Police launch urgent search for missing girl, 13, with links across Sussex
A 13-year-old girl has been reported missing in Sussex.
Lewis Dunk absence explained for Brighton vs Brentford as transfer-linked defender gets Premier League debut
Brighton captain Lewis Dunk has been benched against Brentford.
Kaoru Mitoma absence explained for Brighton vs Brentford as Fabian Hurzeler issues revealing update
Plenty of mystery has surrounded Kaoru Mitoma’s continued absence from the Brighton squad – but his manager has now shed more light on the situation.
Welbeck to skipper Brighton and Hove Albion at home to Brentford
Danny Welbeck has been named as skipper for the visit of Brentford to the Amex Stadium this afternoon (Saturday 22 November). Georginio Rutter is down to tuck in behind him, flanked by Yankuba Minteh and Diego Gomez, with Carlos Baleba and Yasin Ayari in support. Jan Paul van Hecke and Olivier Bosca...
Clearance sales begin at two more Poundland branches in Sussex
Sussex is set to lose two more Poundland branches, with ‘extensive clearance sales’ underway.
'Call 999' - Young woman reported missing in East Sussex as police launch urgent appeal
The police are searching for a young woman in East Sussex.
Tenant rep criticises out-of-hours response to heating crisis
A disabled man was left feeling angry and cold after his heating broke down, only to be told that he was not an emergency. Ian Beck, 59, who represents Hollingdean tenants at Brighton and Hove City Council housing meetings, called the out-of-hours contact on Tuesday (18 November). Having been rebuff...
Mothers shield babies on bus as shot shatters window
Two mothers threw themselves over their babies to shield them as at least one gunshot shattered a bus window in Western Road during terrifying violence on a weekday afternoon. The shot smashed the window closest to the space for babies’ buggies, prams and pushchairs on a Brighton and Hove Buses bu...
Council still owes £15m for library PFI deal
Taxpayers still have more than £15 million to pay off of the contract to build and run the Jubilee Library, in Brighton. Since 2004, Brighton and Hove City Council has paid nearly £48 million for the flagship library to NU Library for Brighton Limited, including the book fund, cleaning, maintenanc...
Boys as young as 11 share indecent images, police chief told
Sussex police and crime commissioner Katy Bourne was shocked to hear that boys as young as 11 were sharing indecent images. At a performance and accountability meeting with senior Sussex Police officers, she was equally shocked to hear from Assistant Chief Constable Rosie Ross that 13 to 16-year-old...
REVIEW: Wicked: For Good - dull, dull, dull until it finally soars...
REVIEW: Wicked: For Good (PG), (138 mins), Cineworld Cinemas.
Police issue appeal to locate wanted man known to frequent East Sussex
Sussex Police have issued an urgent appeal to locate a wanted man known to frequent East Sussex.
'Handle the pain' - Star Brighton man remains absent as Fabian Hurzeler provides several key injury updates
Fabian Hurzeler provided a mostly-positive injury update about several key players, before Brighton and Hove Albion host Brentford this weekend.
New Aldi store to open in Sussex on December 4, 2025
Aldi is to open a new Sussex store.
Brighton councillor calls for recently resurfaced road to be resurfaced again
A councillor has called for a recently resurfaced road to be resurfaced again after two utility companies dug up the newly laid asphalt in separate places.
Gritters on East Sussex roads as temperatures plummet again - 'Please take extra care when travelling'
Gritters are targeting Sussex roads as again tonight as temperatures plummet.
Worthing pizza restaurant gets national recognition; company has plans for new pizzeria in Sussex
After receiving a prestigious award, the owners of a Worthing pizza restaurant have revealed plans for a new pizzeria elsewhere in Sussex.