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Green tile pub trial pencilled in for late 2026
The trial of a developer accused of failing to replace green tiles he ripped off his pub will not take place until at least November next year. Charlie Southall appeared at Lewes Crown Court today, where a provisional date of 9 November was set for his trial. He and his company Dragonfly Architectur...
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Sussex Police officer dismissed without notice after misconduct hearing
Sussex Police have announced that a police officer who ‘engaged in an inappropriate WhatsApp conversation’ with a member of the public has been dismissed without notice.
Just Stop Oil activist from Brighton goes on trial
A jury has been sworn in and sent away for the day in the trial of two Just Stop Oil activists, after two private jets were sprayed with orange paint in a protest at Stansted airport. The group said at the time of the incident, on Thursday 20 June last year, that activists had entered […]
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Popular ‘noughties’ boyband Blue to play Sussex date on new UK tour – here’s how to get tickets
The Blue boys are back in town – and they’re coming to Sussex as part of their new UK tour.
Body of missing woman is formally identified
The body of a woman found yesterday (Sunday 14 September) has been formally identified as missing mother of two Rebecca Holdham, known as Becky. Sussex Police said: “The body of a woman found in Hassocks on Sunday 14 September has been formally identified as 38-year-old Rebecca Holdham. “Rebecca...
Fugitive aristocrat Constance Marten and partner jailed over baby death
Aristocrat Constance Marten and her convicted rapist partner have been jailed for 14 years for killing their newborn baby while on the run. Marten, 38, and Mark Gordon, 51, were in hiding when their baby daughter Victoria died in a tent on the South Downs in January 2023. The defendants had fled aut...
Trial date set for boy, 16, charged with murdering teen
A trial date has been set for a boy of 16 who was charged with the murder of another 16-year-old boy at Seaford railway station last week. The teenage defendant, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared before Judge Christine Laing, the honorary recorder of Brighton and Hove, at Lewes Crown C...
Sussex restaurant and winery praised by top Guardian food critic Grace Dent
Tillingham vineyard and Michelin Green Star restaurant has been praised by Guardian food critic Grace Dent in the latest issue of the newspaper’s Feast food supplement.
Brighton hospital trust under investigation into maternity failures
The NHS trust which runs the Royal Sussex is one of 14 to be examined in a national investigation into “failures” in NHS maternity and neonatal services. Baroness Amos has been tasked to lead the investigation – with bereaved families at the heart of the work – to drive improvements after sy...
NHS cover-up culture a threat to mothers and babies, regulator says
Harm to mothers and their babies is at risk of being normalised owing to a “toxic” culture of cover-up in the NHS, the head of the doctors’ regulator will say. Charles Massey, chief executive of the General Medical Council (GMC), will tell delegates at a conference on Monday “something must ...
East Sussex man wanted on recall to prison - 'dial 999 if you see him'
A man with links to East Sussex is wanted on recall to prison, police have said.
South East site managers win top award for raising standards in house building
The South East region’s best site managers have been recognised for their dedication to raising standards in house building after winning top awards in the most highly regarded competition in the housing industry.
Balcony stalker facing jail
A stalker who regularly broke onto his ex’s balcony to spend the night there is facing a prison sentence. Kane Lawrence, 30, continued to turn up at his ex-partner’s flat in Portslade despite multiple warnings from her and from police that he should stay away. As well as getting into the block o...
Sussex Police ‘urgently seeking to locate’ missing teen
Sussex Police are ‘urgently seeking to locate’ a missing teenager.
Knights set for growth in Brighton as revenue and profits rise
Brighton-based legal and professional services business, Knights, is looking ahead to another year of growth after a positive set of financial results.
Timber cladding to be replaced on city centre flats
Another set of high rise flats in Brighton are set to be reclad to improve fire safety in the wake of the Grenfell disaster. Barratt Redrow has applied for permission to replace timber cladding on the Citypoint development off New England Street with aluminium. The company, which owns Barratt Homes,...
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When you just can't quite ask someone to leave.... and other awkwardnesses!
If you caught The Unfriend on its premiere in Chichester a couple of years ago, you'll definitely be wanting to catch it again at The Barn Theatre, Southwick as the Southwick Players offer their take on Steven Moffat’s comedy masterpiece.
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Comedy night for YMCA Brighton’s Raising the Roof appeal
International bestselling crime author Peter James has pledged his support to YMCA Brighton’s Raising the Roof comedy fundraiser, taking place on Sunday, September 28 at the city’s Komedia Comedy Club.
Eastbourne welcomes "spine-tingling" Whitney Houston tribute
Whitney Houston is celebrated in The Greatest Love of All – A Tribute to Whitney Houston at the Congress Theatre, Eastbourne on Saturday, September 20 starring Belinda Davids.
Fugitive aristocrat and partner face sentence today over death of newborn baby
Aristocrat Constance Marten and her convicted rapist partner are due to be sentenced for killing their newborn baby while on the run from the authorities. Marten, 38, and Mark Gordon, 51, are facing lengthy jail terms when they return to the Central Criminal Court, better known as the Old Bailey, in...