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Police launch search for wanted man known to frequent Portslade

Sussex Police have launched a search for wanted man known to frequent Portslade.

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Surprise England call up for Brighton and Hove Albion veteran

A veteran Brighton and Hove Albion player has received a surprise call up to the England squad for the friendlies against Uruguay and Japan. Jason Steele, 35, has been included in Thomas Tuchel’s squad with the prospect of him going to the World Cup as a training goalkeeper. Albion’s reserve kee...

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Worthing date for rap/grime artist and TV star Big Narstie

The Factory Live in Worthing welcomes rap/grime artist and TV star Big Narstie for a live concert on Friday, April 3.

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Judge rejects driver’s demand CPS lawyer pay him £10k

A driver has failed to get a CPS lawyer to personally pay him more than £10,000 for refusing to drop a drug-driving prosecution on the basis of a letter from his mum. Sohail Shahin, 31, was charged with failing to provide a specimen after being pulled over in February 2024. When he appeared at Brig...

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Fire breaks out at leisure centre in East Sussex

A fire broke out at a leisure centre in Hove.

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Sharp witted KINDER to perform at this year's Brighton Fringe

This May, Ryan Stewart is bringing his smash-hit debut KINDER to the Brighton Fringe. Newly imagined for Brighton, KINDER riotously explores childhood, gender ideology and the global rise of reactionary politics, revealing how stories and language can be misinterpreted and weaponised. Winner of T...

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Kent meningitis outbreak: Risk to Sussex residents very low, says East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

The meningitis risk to Sussex residents is 'very low', says East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

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New H&M store opens in Churchill Square

A new branch of H&M has now opened in Churchill Square, featuring its home selection for the first time. The Swedish fashion retailer has closed its two former stores in the shopping centre to relocate to the former Topshop unit. Its Western Road store remains open. H&M’s UK managing direc...

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Update: King Alfred fire accidental

A fire which led to the evacuation of the King Alfred leisure centre today was accidental, initial investigations have found. the blaze broke out at about 11am in a small workshop storage area in the basement of the building. At its height, ten fire engines were on the scene. The fire was out by 12....

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Saltdean takes a big step towards a greener future with successful Retrofit Suppliers' Day

Residents from across Saltdean gathered at St Nicholas Church on 7th March for a landmark community event — a ‘Retrofit Suppliers' Day’ held as part of an ambitious Saltdean Decarbonisation Action Plan. A project funded by GB Energy's Community Energy Fund.

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Watling Real Estate selling St Augustine’s Cultural Centre and apartments in Brighton

A former church converted into a business and cultural centre and adjacent apartments in the heart of Brighton has come on the market with Watling Real Estate.

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Brighton hosts world’s leading learning-disabled film festival

Another remarkable programme is the promise once again as Oska Bright prepares to share its treasures with Brighton.

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Brighton manager Dario Vidosic makes statement after narrow Chelsea defeat

Brighton manager Dario Vidošić said his side must “look and probe” rather than “rush” their attacks after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Chelsea in the Women’s Super League.

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Portslade’s Meet the Makers offers inspiring, collaborative weekend

Portslade’s Meet the Makers event takes place over the last weekend of March, promising original art, workshops and demonstrations by local artists, music and delicious food.

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Bringing Agatha Christie's great exploration of evil to the Brighton stage

There is evil, real evil, at the heart of Death on The Nile – which is part of what makes it one of Agatha Christie's most intriguing, most striking and greatest works.

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1066 area tour of Shakespeare's greatest hits in one-man show

Bowler Crab is a Shakespeare-only company. To explain why, Stephen John will perform 20 speeches, presenting his case based on his 13-year career, having directed 36 Shakespeare productions to date.

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The Crown star in Eastbourne's Talented Mr Ripley

Ed McVey was Prince William in the final season of Netflix's The Crown, giving us William during his college years and the early stages of his relationship with Kate Middleton, played by Meg Bellamy.

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ABBA tribute Björn Again confirm Eastbourne date

ABBA tribute Björn Again play the Congress Theatre, Eastbourne on May 30.

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Eastbourne night celebrates great jazz partnership

Andy Urquhart (trumpet) and Andy Panayi (sax) team up for a night of classic jazz at Splash Point Jazz Club, Eastbourne on Wednesday, March 25.

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Police arrest wanted man

Police have arrested a man who was wanted for breaching his probation after a judge gave him a community sentence for stalking his former partner. Sussex Police said: “We’ve arrested Kane Lawrence, who was previously sought for breaching his probation conditions. “The 31-year-old has been rema...