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I saw Laura Whitmore's first week starring in The Girl on the Train - tonight is her last night in Sussex
Uncomfortable to watch at times, yet utterly compelling, The Girl on the Train draws you in from the second it starts.
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Mills takes heart despite Sussex Sharks’ loss to Somserset in T20 Blast
Sussex captain Tymal Mills took some encouragement despite their seven-wicket loss to Somerset in the T20 Blast at Hove on Friday night.
Eastbourne authors set to enjoy talk on travel writing
Eastbourne’s Anderida Writers will be hearing from travel writer Maria Bligh at their next meeting.
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More residents say weeds in their roads are being treated despite opting out
People living in a street that had opted out of the council’s weedkiller treatment were shocked to see workers applying glyphosate to plants along their road. Brighton and Hove City Council said that it would offer communities the chance to opt out of weedkiller treatments in February after reintr...
Indian restaurant applies for drinks licence again
An Indian restaurant owner faced objections from police and licensing officers for the second time in a matter of months after re-applying for a drinks licence for his business. Rafiqul Islam, 47, wants to serve alcohol from 10am to 11pm at Cardamom, in St James’s Street, Brighton. He has not been...
REVIEW: The Salt Path proves just a little disappointing
The Salt Path (12A), (115 mins), Cineworld Cinemas
Brighton’s oldest food bank issues urgent appeal
Brighton’s longest-running food bank has issues an urgent appeal, saying it is facing a “perfect storm” of high demand and dwindling donations. Brighton Food Bank, operated by Brighton and Hove City Mission, has reopened its drop-in space after running a delivery-only service for the past five...
Man jailed for kicking police dog in the head
A Hove man has been jailed for six months for kicking a police dog in the head as he tried to hide. Officers were searching for Craig Bryden after he breached a restraining order forbidding him from contacting Stevie-Leigh Howat by going to her home in Peacehaven. She also reported he had assaulted ...
Social workers agree to forgo pay bump in return for better chance at promotion
Brighton and Hove social workers have agreed to drop a demand for a pay bump in return for more support for career progression. The agreement marks the end of a three-year dispute which began when the Unison union submitted a request for a market supplement payment for workers in Brighton and Hove C...
No public loos for foreseeable future at newly-transformed Brighton beach space
The only set of public toilets at newly-revamped Black Rock are closed for repairs with no indication of when work will start. Local businesses are reportedly bearing the brunt of the inconvenience, having to deal with people insisting on using their private toilets instead. Southern Water owns the ...
Council leader updates colleagues on devolution progress
A public consultation is due to start in July if the government decides that Sussex should move forward with plans for an elected mayor and a shake up of the current councils. Members of Brighton and Hove City Council’s Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee were told about the proposed public cons...
East Sussex builder, 48, changes career to work with James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan in top TV series MobLand
A Bexhill man has proved it's never too late to follow your dreams after landing a role alongside James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan.
70 per cent of this UK rare plant is found on a verge in East Sussex
Conservation of the rare Spiked Rampion plant is increasing its numbers.
Brighton Food Bank at risk – urgent appeal for support
As the cost-of-living crisis deepens, Brighton Food Bank has issued an urgent plea for donations, warning that immediate support is needed to ensure the demand is being met.
9 top scenic walking areas in East Sussex for Father's Day
East Sussex has some of the most stunning places to walk in the UK - and the world!
Brighton 'scorcher' inspires novel
A woman who is buried in the Meadowview Cemetery in Brighton is the inspiration behind a new novel from an award winning novelist. The Fastest Girl on Earth (Blue Pier Books) written by Lisa Brace hinges on a central character named Evelyn Bloom, whose adventures are inspired by the real life female...
East Sussex man jailed after breaching restraining order and punching determined police dog in face
A Hove man has been jailed for six months after breaching a restraining order, Sussex Police have announced.
Meet the great Sussex character who was born on D-Day and named after the invasion
It is the 81 year anniversary of D-Day on Friday June 6 and a Hastings man will also be celebrating his 81st birthday on that day.
Met Office issues weekend storm warning
The Met Office is warning that up to 4cm of rain could fall during thunderstorms tomorrow. A yellow be aware warning was issued this morning, starting at 9am tomorrow and running until 6pm. It says gusty winds will accompany the storm, which could also see hail falling. However, weather forecasts su...
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Superb George Harrison band offer Worthing date
REVIEW: The All Things Must Pass Orchestra play Worthing’s Pavilion Theatre on Wednesday, June 18. Here’s what you can expect. I had the huge pleasure of seeing them at the Spring in Havant.