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Greens hit by-election campaign trail before polling date even announced
The Greens appear to have been first out of the blocks with a by-election pending in a council ward in Hove. Party members were out leafleting in Goldsmid ward after the former mayor of Brighton and Hove, Jackie O’Quinn, announced her resignation. Councillor O’Quinn was first elected in 2015 and...
King Alfred poses risk, councillors told
A councillor has called for more details on how the council plans to monitor the risks of the King Alfred Leisure Centre project, given international uncertainties and high levels of public interest. The King Alfred was included on Brighton and Hove City Council’s annual internal audit plan for 20...
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Woman in her 60s sustains ‘minor injuries’ in East Sussex convenience store robbery
A woman in her 60s sustained ‘minor injuries’ in a convenience store robbery in East Sussex, according to a Sussex Police press release.
Carson and Robinson centuries boost Sussex after stumbling start at the Oval
Surrey 19-0 (10 overs) Sussex 358-9 declared (83.2 overs) Surrey (3 points) trail Sussex (3 points) by 339 runs Ollie Robinson hit 100 not out from No 10, his highest score for more than a decade, as Sussex rallied remarkably against Surrey at the Kia Oval to reach 358-9 declared – after Jordan Cl...
Trust submits plans for historic barn and manor house
East Brighton Trust (EBT) has applied to change the use of Moulsecoomb Place Manor House and the Tithe Barn. Last year the trust signed a lease to take over the Moulsecoomb Place, in Lewes Road, Brighton. It said that it planned to offer educational opportunities for disadvantaged members of the loc...
'There’s still some way to go' - Mixed picture for Sussex as Brown Flag Awards highlight worst and improving beaches
Two West Sussex beaches have once again been named among the worst-performing seaside bathing spots in England in the latest Brown Flag Awards, although some parts of the county’s coastline have shown improvement in water quality.
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Final dates for ten-piece George Harrison celebration
All Things Must Pass Orchestra completes its journey
Thwarted armed robber flees empty-handed
A would-be armed robber fled empty-handed after being thwarted when he tried to hold up a shop in Brighton. The attempted robbery happened at the Premier Morris Store, in Widdicombe Way, Moulsecoomb, on Thursday 2 April. Today (Friday 1 May), Sussex Police released security camera pictures of the su...
Locked up in Sussex: These are some of the criminals jailed in April 2026
Sussex’s judges, juries and magistrates were busy in April.
Date set for Regency Square murder trial
A date has been set for the trial of a man charged with murder and attempted murder after two men were stabbed in a hostel in Regency Square, Brighton, at the weekend. Daniel Bassett, 26, of no fixed address, was remanded in custody to appear before a jury at Hove Court Court on Monday 5 […]
Former mayor resigns from council
A former mayor has resigned as a member of Brighton and Hove City Council almost three months after quitting the Labour Party to sit as an Independent. Councillor Jackie O’Quinn said today (Friday 1 May): “It is with regret that I am standing down as a councillor after 11 years of being in the r...
Brighton Artists Open Houses Festival begins: more than 1,000 artists take part
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Pub drops plan to stay open until 2.30am
A pub in the centre of Brighton has withdrawn its application to be allowed to stay open for an hour later every day. The Mesmerist, in Prince Albert Street, Brighton, wanted a licence variation to be able serve drinks for an extra hour, to play live and recorded music and to host similar entertainm...
Angry King hits out at red card that ruined Eastbourne Borough’s Sussex Cup semi with Brighton
Steve King felt the decision to send off Freddie Carter killed Eastbourne Borough’s Sussex Transport Senior Cup semi-final againat Brighton U21s – and was not justified.
Targeted action to be expanded in Sussex knife crime ‘hotspots’
Sussex Police says ‘targeted action’ is to be expanded in knife crime hotspots across the county.
Hürzeler confident as Brighton and Hove Albion travel to Newcastle
Brighton and Hove Albion head coach Fabian Hürzeler said that his players were brimming with energy, enthusiasm and positivity as they prepare to continue their European push at Newcastle. Albion players were given five days off after their thumping 3-0 Premier League win over Chelsea on Tuesday 21...
Resurfaced footpath reopens
A woodland footpath has reopened after being closed for a month for resurfacing. The path from Coldean to Stanmer Park, which begins opposite the Ruby pub, goes over the footbridge and into Stanmer, now has wider paths. The project was funded with a grant from the South Downs National Park Authority...
Hopes for affordable homes on hospital site given a boost
Hopes of building genuinely affordable homes on the Brighton General Hospital site have been given a boost.
Bin fire won’t affect food waste collections, council says
A fire which destroyed a number of food waste bins being stored off Wilson Avenue won’t affect collections, the council says. The bins were torched on Tuesday, sparking a huge blaze which sent plumes of dark smoke billowing across East Brighton. Sussex Police launched an investigation into the fir...