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Hove nursery reaches strong standard, according to official watchdog
A Hove nursery is operating at a “strong standard”, according to a report from Ofsted, the independent official watchdog. The report, published today (Monday 27 July), rated Hopscotch Nursery, in Portland Road, Hove, as “strong” overall – the second best of five grades, meaning that leader...
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August cream teas return once again to Boxgrove
August 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30
Construction work progresses At Royal Albion Hotel, Brighton
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Unique Brighton ceramic collection back on display after two years of closed doors
Exhibition reopens
Broken-down train causes rush-hour rail chaos
A broken-down train on the southbound line between Haywards Heath and Brighton caused chaos on the railways this morning (Monday 27 July). Services in both directions were cancelled or delayed as thousands of passengers faced significant disruption. At about 8.45am, train operator Southern said that...
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Brighton-based WARBY releases first single from his summer debut album
Summer debut
Southern Rail: Blocked line between Brighton and Haywards Heath following train fault
A fault on a train between Brighton and Haywards Heath has blocked rail services between the two stations.
Funding granted to explore possible bus improvements across Sussex and Brighton
The Sussex & Brighton Strategic Authority has secured £564,000 from the Department for Transport to explore how bus services across the region could be improved.
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Bexhill jazz club welcomes Mosaic Triangle
New club’s third event
Absence and attendance matter much more than admissions
It might surprise some people but, for a disadvantaged child, Brighton and Hove is one of the best places in England to go to school. Once you account for the children our schools actually teach, they are among the top handful of areas in the country for how far they carry their poorest pupils. A [...
Sussex well beaten by Yorkshire – but young bowlers impress
Yorkshire made it two wins out of three in the Metro Bank One Day Cup with a one-sided victory over Sussex at Hove – and that’s three defeats from three for the Sharks.
Sussex trounced by Yorkshire at Hove in One Day Cup
Yorkshire 325-7 (48 overs) Sussex Sharks 140 (27.5 overs) Yorkshire (4 points) beat Sussex (0 points) by 184 runs (DL) The Sussex Sharks floundered again in the Metro Bank One Day Cup as they were trounced at Hove by Yorkshire who made it two wins out of three. The victory came on the back of […]
East Sussex traffic: Police respond to A259 collision and A27 delays reported
Here are the latest traffic updates from across East Sussex.
Sussex skipper Jack Carson: Happy to be on home turf – after 20 hours on the bus
We caught up with Sussex One Day Cup skipper Jack Carson as the team returned home to face Yorkshire at Hove after trips to Neath and Chester-le-Street.
Two men arrested for helping prisoner who absconded
Two men have been arrested for helping a prisoner who absconded after being jailed for his role in a drugs gang run by a man from Brighton. Sussex Police said that officers had made two arrests in their search for Oliver Mazirel, who is wanted for escaping from Ford Prison, near Arundel, on Tuesday ...
CFT thrilled with stunning reviews for "Eliza" on professional debut
Dream debut
After my cardiac arrest, life-saving bus driver proved just the ticket
It was a normal Thursday for bus driver Debbie Russell as she swung her 14 bus from Peacehaven into South Coast Road, at Telscombe Cliffs. It was 5.30pm and, fortunately for me, she was running slightly late. Her day changed at the next stop. She spotted me unconscious with my feet sticking out from...
Police investigate 'offensive gesture' at Brighton protest
A police investigation is underway, after an 'offensive gesture' was made a protest in Sussex.
Tear’s ton in vain for Sussex in loss to Durham
A magnificent century from Alex Lees helped Durham continue their winning start in the Metro Bank One Day Cup as they beat Sussex Sharks by 72 runs – even though Charlie Tear racked up a ton of his own in the chase.
Man arrested after rooftop stand-off closes roads in centre of Brighton
A man was arrested after a rooftop stand-off with police and firefighters prompted a decision to close a number of roads in the centre of Brighton. The 30-year-old Brighton man was spotted on the roof of a six-storey building in Palace Place on Thursday night (23 July). He was arrested after the inc...