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Road may have to close this weekend for urgent work at hospital
A service road may have to close this weekend for urgent work at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, in Brighton. The cooling system for the Thomas Kemp Tower needs to be replaced, hospital bosses said, and as a result new chillers would be put in place on Sunday (29 March). They are hoping to deal [...
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Woman sentenced following Brighton robbery
A woman has been sentenced following a robbery in Brighton.
Eleven new beach huts for sale
Eleven new beach huts are being put up for sale, with a chance for prospective buyers to view them in a few days’ time. Brighton and Hove City Council said: “Residents have the rare opportunity to own one of 11 new beach huts which are being installed on Hove seafront this week. “Situated betw...
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Brighton charity workspace recognised in national awards shortlist
A free professional workspace for Sussex charities and not-for-profit organisations, provided by Brighton-based Ansvar Insurance, has been shortlisted at the Business Charity Awards 2026 in the Community Impact category.
Spacious maisonette near Rottingdean seafront is sold
A spacious maisonette in a coastal village setting near Brighton was sold this week.
Trial date set for dealer facing gold and jewellery fraud charges
A trial date has been set for a Southwick dealer who faces dozens of fraud charges relating to deals involving gold, watches and high-value jewellery. Jamie Goatley, 49, appeared before Judge Alexander Milne at Southwark Crown Court this morning (Friday 27 March) by video link from Lewes Prison wher...
Simpson excited by new Sussex role – with one eye on the future
John Simpson is embracing his “new, exciting role” at Sussex CCC as he looks to balance playing and coaching in the 2026 season.
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The mother who refused to lose her son to alcoholism
New book Love Versus Liquor is based on the heartbreaking true story of a mother who refuses to give up on her beloved son.
Moving tributes paid to well loved Sussex police officer who has died aged 27
A family have spoken of their grief following the death of PC Bradley Corke, 27, from Hastings, who they described as a ‘true gentleman’.
Why we’re running Brighton Marathon: Inspiring stories behind entries for April’s big race
The Brighton Marathon Weekend returns on Saturday and Sunday, April 11 and 12, welcoming more than 20,000 participants for an exciting weekend of events – the Marathon, the brand-new Brighton Trail Marathon, the Brighton & Hove 10K and a day of free one-mile events for all the family.
Drink driver jailed after police chase through Brighton
Magistrates have jailed a drink driver who led police on a chase through Brighton. Jordan Lewis, 26, formerly of Brunswick Place, Hove, stole an almost new grey Seat Arona on Tuesday 22 July last year. He was near the Seven Dials and caught close in Cannon Place, Brighton. Lewis was jailed for about...
A Spice Girls-inspired play about fierce female friendship
Worthing-based playwright Liz Tait is back with a heartfelt exploration of the power of dance and the power of togetherness
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First celebrity guest confirmed for Hastings Comic Con
The White Rock Theatre has announced Red Dwarf’s Chris Barrie as the first confirmed celebrity guest for this year’s Hastings Comic Con, which returns for a second year on Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21.
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British indie-pop favourites Lottery Winners to play Hastings
British indie-pop favourites Lottery Winners are set to play Hastings White Rock with a stadium warm-up gig on Wednesday, May 13.
Alexandra Burke offers tale of "music, love and betrayal" - Eastbourne date
New show I’m Every Woman: The Chaka Khan Musical at Eastbourne’s Congress Theatre from April 7 to 11 will star multi-platinum recording artist and award-winning actress Alexandra Burke (The X Factor, Sister Act, The Bodyguard, Curfew).
‘Very much now or never’ – why Sussex CCC want to make most of 2026 season
Head coach Paul Farbrace believes it is “very much now or never” as his Sussex CCC squad prepare to begin their campaign under the shadow of financial issues.
Rule change promised on public questions to the council
A woman with an interest in local government matters has urged Brighton and Hove City Council to change the deadlines for public questions. Alison Woolfenden said that the council’s constitution required public questions to be submitted two days before the meeting papers were published, requiring ...
Senior councillor says sorry for mass email error
A senior councillor has apologised for an email error that meant more than 1,000 parents were not made aware of a ruling on school admissions. Conservative councillor Alistair McNair asked why no one at Brighton and Hove City Council noticed that emails about a ruling by the Office of the Schools Ad...
Seafront could be spectacular, says council regeneration chief
Brighton and Hove could have one of the “most spectacular” seafronts in the country in 10 years’ time, a leading councillor said. The Labour deputy leader Jacob Taylor made the comment in a debate on Brighton and Hove City Council’s plans to create a prospectus through its Seafront Developme...
Woman starts petition to tackle dog fouling
A woman has started a petition aiming to tackle dog fouling in Brighton and Hove. Hanover resident Maxine Brady said that she was embarrassed when walking to a café with friends down from London and they found themselves “dancing” over dog mess to avoid treading in it. After she raised the prob...