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Police appeal launched after suspected attempted rape in Brighton
Sussex Police has launched an appeal for information after a suspected attempted rape in Brighton.
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Two taken to hospital after trying to climb West Pier
Two people have been taken to hospital after trying to climb on to the slippery remains of the West Pier and falling off. One of the men suffered a suspected dislocated shoulder and both had serious cuts. The first 999 calls were mafr at about 12.40pm today (Tuesday 1 July) and the coastguard and li...
Police appeal after suspected attempted rape in Brighton
Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a third party report of attempted rape in Brighton.
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Police seek help tracing attempted rape suspect
Police have issued a public appeal for help to trace a man suspected of trying to rape a woman in Brighton at the weekend. Sussex Police said today (Tuesday 1 July): “Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a third party report of attempted rape in Brighton. “An incident was rep...
Emergency services called to Brighton after young men injured trying to climb West Pier
The Coastguard and ambulance services were called to Brighton today after two young men tried to climb part of West Pier in Brighton.
The Progress Tour brings a week-long celebration of racket sports to Hove seafront
This summer, Hove Seafront will be transformed into a vibrant hub of sport, community, and education as The Progress Tour launches the Trilogy Rackets Festival, a week-long celebration of racket sports at Hove Beach Park By Game4Padel.
Police searching for missing Crawley teen with links to Bognor Regis, Brighton, Burgess Hill, Littlehampton and Worthing
Sussex Police are searching for a missing teenager from Crawley who has links to Bognor Regis, Brighton, Burgess Hill, Littlehampton and Worthing.
Iconic Sussex forest looking for volunteers
Ashdown Forest is set to host its first Volunteering Fair of 2025 on Thursday July 3 between 10am and noon.
Sussex Police urge ninja sword surrender before ban
Sussex Police are supporting a nationwide scheme to allow owners of ninja swords to surrender them as part of the force’s ongoing efforts to tackle knife crime and serious violence.
Brighton man completes epic journey to Northern Africa on a skateboard for mental health charity
After just under 40 gruelling days on the road, 21-year-old Sam Allison from Brighton has completed his extraordinary journey from Brighton to Tangier, Morocco – on a skateboard. Sam’s crazy challenge, which has never been done before, was undertaken to raise awareness and funds for the mental h...
As Pedro goes and Mitoma speculation continues, is any Brighton and Hove Albion star irreplaceable?
Ate a próxima Joao Pedro. You came, you saw, but unfortunately for all concerned you never quite conquered.
Locked up in Sussex: These are some of the criminals jailed in June 2025
Sussex’s judges, juries and magistrates were busy in June.
Rebuilt Brighton seafront café overcomes objections from neighbours
A seafront café can keep selling alcohol after confirming that it planned to remain a food-led venue.
Brighton restaurant's second application for late-night licence rejected
A restaurant owner has had his second application for a late-night refreshment licence rejected.
Brighton College expansion plans go before councillors
Plans for new school buildings and a boarding house are recommended for approval by councillors this week.
Brighton lecturer’s new book reveals the hidden universe living beneath our feet – and why it matters to us all
A newly released book takes us on a microscopic safari featuring weird and wonderful creatures shows why the humble Moss plant could hold the key to major scientific breakthroughs.
Exploring " what we need for creativity to happen" on Shoreham stage
Award-winning Dyad Productions return to Shoreham’s Ropetackle on July 13 at 7:30pm, promising “a 21st century take on Virginia Woolf’s blisteringly brilliant pre-TED talk.”
Sarah Money exhibiting at Lewes’ Star Brewery Gallery
Sarah Money is the latest artist to exhibit at Lewes’ Star Brewery Gallery, offering a mix of paintings and sculptures.
Decision day looms for latest Brighton College plans
Plans for new school buildings and a boarding house are recommended for approval by councillors this week. Brighton College wants to build new classrooms on the former St Mary’s Hall site and convert the existing prep school site into boarding accommodation. Brighton and Hove City Council’s Plan...
Brighton hospital treats man with serious injuries from mediaeval combat
A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries from a mediaeval-style battle after a re-enactment at Bodiam Castle yesterday (Sunday 29 June). Sussex Police said today: “Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was injured during a living history demonstration at Bodiam Castle on Sunday a...