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No trains between Brighton and Hove and Gatwick tomorrow
Engineering work means that no trains will run between Brighton and Hove and Gatwick tomorrow (Sunday 30 November). Network Rail said: “Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express passengers are advised to plan ahead on Sunday 30 November as buses replace trains on the Brighton main line due to major...
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Football club seeks changes to plan for clubhouse and pitch
A football club’s application to change clubhouse opening hours and reclassify its environmental rating is due to before councillors next week. Saltdean United has applied to have the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) rating for its new clubhouse and 3G artif...
Venue works to reassure police over late licence plan
A live entertainment venue has agreed draft conditions with Sussex Police, ahead of putting its case for a later licence. Presuming Ed, in London Road, Brighton, wants to extend its performance and alcohol sales until 1am daily as well as expand the licensed area to the first floor. Current restrict...
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Former Sussex Police staff member charged with possession of child sexual abuse material
A former member of Sussex Police staff has been charged with possession of child sexual abuse material.
New Sussex CD aims at "changing the tune" around dementia
By Melvyn Walmsley - Sussex folk living with dementia change perceptions by writing, composing and performing their ‘Murmuration’ song album
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Four artists showing their latest works at Lewes exhibition
Four artists are showing their latest works at an exhibition that opens on Thursday 4th December at WaterCourt, 65 High Street, Lewes – hosted by Lewes-based Tapestry.
Winners crowned at 2025 Sussex Sport & Physical Activity Awards
It was a night of celebration and inspiration as people from across Sussex came together to recognise the incredible work taking place across the sport and physical activity sector.
Brighton man jailed for strangling partner and revenge porn threats
A dangerous offender who strangled a woman and then threatened to publish intimate videos of her has been jailed for more than four years. Even when he was in custody awaiting a trial for those offences, Thomas Taylor continued to harass the woman from Lewes Prison. Last Friday, Hove Crown Court hea...
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REVIEW: Brahms and Beyond, Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra
REVIEW BY Richard Amey - Brahms and Beyond, Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra at Assembly Hall.
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Lewes exhibition explores the genius of the Surrealists
Lewes’ Star Brewery Gallery is offering its biggest exhibition of the year, showcasing original prints by Dalí, Magritte, Miró, and Chagall in collaboration with The Hidden Gallery (until November 30, open daily 11am–4pm).
New Moulsecoomb streets are named
Residents have helped to pick names for new streets being created as part of a new council housing estate in Moulsecoomb. Following a resident poll in the autumn, the new streets will be called Flintfield Drive, Thorncroft Close and Chalkvale Mews. The names are inspired by the local history, topogr...
Stash of ‘stolen’ bikes were not nicked, police admit
A storage container full of “stolen” bikes, skis and skateboards which police tried to reunite with their owners were not actually nicked. The owner of the bikes got in contact with Brighton and Hove News after it ran the police appeal to say he had bought most of them from places like eBay or w...
Light Up Coldean gets under way today
Light Up Coldean – the community’s annual Christmas street party – gets under way this afternoon (Friday 28 November). The event, in Ingham Drive, runs from 3pm to 7pm, and is one of the largest and most cherished community celebrations in Coldean. The organisers said that it brings together f...
Sussex town is last place in England to uphold old tradition
People will be able to watch the old custom of Catterning and Clemmening being re-enacted in Hastings, East Sussex tonight (Friday November 28).
Vases linked to Brighton Pavilion and the Prince Regent expected to sell for up to £80,000
A pair of Chinese vases for sale in London probably come from the same order as four others in the Royal Collection made for the Brighton Pavilion in 1818.
Ambulance crew treated in hospital for carbon monoxide poisoning
Two patient transfer ambulance staff were admitted to hospital and treated with oxygen after suffering from suspected carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning this week. The pair, who work for Emed Group, the non-emergency patient transfer contractor for Brighton and Hove, were admitted to the Princess Royal ...
Scores of children bring The Nutcracker to the Eastbourne stage
Around 65 children and seven adults make up the cast as Eastbourne-based South Coast Ballet bring The Nutcracker to the town’s Congress Theatre on Sunday, December 7 (tickets from the venue).
Sussex’s challenge for 2025/26 Isthmian Premier honours – who can win the race to the play-offs?
As we barrel headlong into the winter Isthmian Premier Division schedule and that important festive programme, it’s great to be able to report there have been no major slip-ups from any of our four Sussex clubs .
Police issue urgent appeal to locate 28-year-old missing from Chichester
Sussex Police have issued an urgent appeal to locate a 28-year-old missing from Chichester.
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Steyning Jazz Club welcomes The Charlotte Glasson Band
Coming to Steyning Jazz Club on Friday, December 5 is The Charlotte Glasson Band.