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Chicken shop’s Pride porkies could thwart New Year opening plans
A Brighton chicken shop which wants to open until 5am on New Year’s Eve may not get permission after it opened too late during Pride weekend. Staff at Morley’s in St James’s Street, told police there were no customers in the shop even though officers could see people waiting for orders, counci...
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Man denies threatening to burn down Whitehawk Family Hub
A man has denied threatening to burn down two Brighton social services offices last month. Jamie Wilkinson, 31, pleaded not guilty this morning to a charge of threatening to damage or destroy either Whitehawk Family Hub or Portslade Hub with fire between 10 and 12 November. Appearing at Lewes Crown ...
East Sussex marine protection group celebrates 20 years
For two decades now members of the Strandliners voluntary group that started at Pett Level, near Hastings, have been removing rubbish from our beaches and monitoring and reporting pollution incidents
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Dickensian romp is pre-Christmas treat on the Brighton stage
Pickwick & Weller is NVT’s December offering in Brighton, written by Barry Purchese and Charles Dickens; script and original lyrics by Barry Purchese; music and additional lyrics by Michal James; and directed by Rod Lewis
Seasonal celebration at iconic Sussex forest
Ashdown Forest is holding a special event on Saturday December 13.
Trio of Sussex cricketers earn call-ups for India trip
Sussex Cricket trio Liam O'Brien, Alfie Pyle and Jake Vosloo have all been selected to represent the England Men's Mixed Disability team on a trip to India.
Brighton - Full circle as Midsomer Murders original returns for new stage version
Daniel Casey, who created the role of Sergeant Troy in ITV’s Midsomer Murders from 1997-2008, returns to the idyllic village of Midsommer, this time taking on the role of Inspector Tom Barnaby in the world stage premiere of Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift.
Review: Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra concert, Sunday 7 December 2025 Brighton Dome, 2.45pm
Since Joanna MacGregor became Artistic Director of the The Brighton Philharmonic, the Orchestra has developed a reputation for innovation, and for widening our knowledge of classical music.
Neilson strikes gold again – 12 years at the top
Brighton-based Neilson has once again set the benchmark in the travel industry, securing Gold for the 12th consecutive year at the prestigious British Travel Awards in the category of Best Travel Company for Activity/Sports Holidays.
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Brighton - Stephen K Amos hits the road with Now We’re Talking!
Stephen K Amos hits the road with Now We’re Talking! – but really it’s a show about listening, as he explains.
Plans to demolish King Alfred’s bowling alley submitted
Plans to demolish a former bowling alley to make way for a new leisure centre in Hove have been submitted. Brighton and Hove City Council is planning to build a new leisure centre next to the King Alfred Leisure Centre, in Kingsway, on land currently home to its car park and an underground bowling a...
Jewish campaign group says its censorship complaint is being ignored
A Jewish campaign group says the council is refusing to investigate its complaint it was “censored” during a council meeting. Jewish and Proud’s deputation to Brighton and Hove City Council (BHCC) – a five-minute speech to councillors – was edited by officers before the meeting, and its pr...
I stayed at the stunning new Sussex hotel with stylish décor, a gorgeous lake and creative workshops galore!
When you step inside the new hotel Crafted in Sussex, you’re getting so much more than just a place to lay your head.
Côte Brasserie launch New Year at home and dine-in menus designed by Gordon Ramsay's former executive chef
The countdown to New Year’s Eve has begun with the launch of Côte Brasserie’s most generous feasts both at home and in brasserie.
Two Sussex railway stations named among the busiest in Great Britain
Two railway stations in Sussex have been named among the busiest in Great Britain.
Youth club set to move to temporary home while new estate is built
Moulsecoomb’s youth club will be housed in a portable cabin while a new housing estate is built if revised plans are approved. Brighton and Hove City Council is building more than 200 new homes plus a community hub on land off Hodshrove Road, where a number of council offices and buildings were lo...
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Rock 'n' roll Christmas show heads for the Eastbourne stage
And the great news is that Trevor Payne’s retirement plans are on hold.
Woman arrested by counter-terror police in Brighton released without charge
A woman who was arrested by counter-terror police in Brighton last week has been released without charge. The 27-year-old from Hailsham was one of four people questione by officers from Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) in raids on Thursday. The arrests were part of a planned intelligenc...
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Buttons in Worthing's Cinderella is the perfect fit for Dizzy
Dizzy is our loveable Buttons in Cinderella, this year’s Worthing pantomime at the Pavilion Theatre from December 4-January 4 (tickets on wtm.uk).
Warring brothers, chaos and sublime music - it's The Kinks!
Ten years after playing him in the West End, Oliver Hoare returns to the role of Dave Davies, brother of Ray, in the Kinks musical Sunny Afternoon, the Christmas show at Brighton Theatre Royal this year (December 17-January 3).