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Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn: why this is only a legacy fight for the Brighton boy
It’s a make or break fight for Chris Eubank Jr, but can the same be said for Conor Benn?
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'Less is more' - Fabian Hurzeler reveals new tactical approach for Brighton ahead of West Ham
Brighton look to turn the tide on their five-game winless run in the Premier League with a clash against Graham Potter’s West Ham.
Councillors mark end of tree planting season
Three councillors who want to see more trees in Brighton and Hove met to help plant the last tree of the spring planting season. The trio are pictured at the top of Hamilton Road, in Prestonville, with a Turkish hazel (Corylus columa) which was chosen after consultation with the local community. Thi...
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Brighton vs West Ham preview: Veltman returns and Fabian Hurzeler issues clear message to 'unhappy' fans
Brighton are set to face West Ham as they look to bury their winless Premier League streak and finish the season strongly.
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Sussex Youth Theatre offers £10,000 in performing arts awards
Sussex Youth Theatre is searching for its next Rising Star, with £10,000 in performing arts awards up for grabs, open to everyone aged six to 18.
Jailed Sussex Police officer sacked for perverting justice
A Sussex Police officer who was jailed for three years for perverting justice has been sacked by the force. PC Seren Sriganesh, who was based in Brighton, was the subject of a misconduct hearing even though he has been jailed and despite resigning last October when he was charged with conspiring to ...
Suspect pretended to be undercover cop in ‘creepy’ bid to get back phone
A suspect whose phone had been seized by police pretended to be an undercover cop in a “baffling” bid to get it back. Sunil Mahay, 35, was arrested for allegedly groping a woman in January last year – an allegation which he is still under investigation for. By October, he still hadn’t got hi...
Former council candidate charged with harassing estranged wife
A former council candidate is to stand trial charged with harassing his estranged wife. Timothy Hodges, who twice stood in Brighton and Hove City Council elections, is accused of harassing Claire Hodges at an address in Kingsley Road, Brighton, last August and September. Hodges, 56, who until this m...
Teenager assaulted and has possessions stolen in robbery on East Sussex pier
Police would like to speak with six individuals in connection with a reported robbery on an East Sussex pier.
Balaclava-clad gang rob boys near Horror Hotel pier ride
Two young teenage boys were robbed by a gang who surrounded them by the Horror Hotel ride on the Palace Pier. Police today released these images in connection with the robbery, which happened on Sunday, February 9, just before 1pm. The two 13-year-old boys were approached and surrounded by a group o...
Former Sussex Police officer convicted of perverting the course of justice dismissed from the force
A former Sussex Police officer has been dismissed from the force after he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to pervert the course of justice and a number of other fraud related offences in January this year.
Direct train service from Brighton to Newcastle planned
Proposals to operate direct train services between Newcastle and Brighton have been announced. Arriva Group said the trains would run under its Grand Central brand and call at stations such as York, Sheffield, Birmingham New Street, Oxford, Reading and Gatwick airport. It is submitting an applicatio...
Shoreham fundraiser is organising charity ball in memory of friend in a bid to raise £50K for Cancer Research UK
Karen, (45), is holding the event at The Grand Hotel, Empress suite, Brighton from 6pm on 4th October 2025 headline sponsored by Webtrends Optimize. The glamourous black-tie event is set to dazzle guests with an unforgettable evening of elegance, entertainment, and fun. The event will begin with...
Magician Twinpossible with Kane & Abel finds perfect Brighton Fringe venue
Magic Double Act of the Year Kane & Abel return to Brighton Fringe with their award-winning Magician Twinpossible show.
Sussex Volunteer Police Cadets celebrated at annual parade
The dedication and achievements of the Sussex Volunteer Police Cadets were celebrated at their annual parade and prize-giving event.
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Worthing is filming location for new horror movie The R.I.P. Man
Goring-based film-maker Jamie Langlands is moving towards completing his second full length-horror feature film.
Sussex Police increase focus on tackling youth-related crime in Brighton
Police in Brighton are increasing their focus on addressing reports of youth-related crime in the city.
Brighton named in the top 30 street art capitals of the world, study reveals
Brighton has been named among the top street-art destinations globally ahead of the Artists Open Houses Festival's return in May.
Roedean staff to strike for first time in 140 years
Staff at Roedean School are to walk out for five days over changes to their pensions in the first strike action the 140-year-old school has ever seen. Members of the National Education Union are also protesting over the loss of 28 jobs in a restructure which they say will also see pay cuts. Strikes ...
Body found in search for missing man
A body has been found in the search for a man with links to Brighton who had been missing for more than two weeks. Sussex Police said this morning (Friday 25 April): “Sadly the body of an unidentified man was found in Littlehampton on Thursday evening (24 April). “The family of missing Nathan Li...