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Seagulls and rats add to repeated mess from overflowing communal bin
A broken communal bin keeps overflowing and has not been regularly emptied, with seagulls and rats adding to the mess. One resident, Paul David Gould, 61, said that he had repeatedly reported the problem to his ward councillors and to Brighton and Hove City Council, with little success. Mr Gould sai...
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New boss takes charge of trust that runs Brighton hospitals
The NHS trust that runs three hospitals in Brighton has appointed a new chief executive five months after his predecessor left. Andy Heeps takes charge of University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust from today (Monday 15 December), having been interim chief executive since July. The trust runs ...
REVIEW: Bryan Adams plays Sussex date to sold-out crowd – I was there and it was epic!
If you haven’t seen Bryan Adams on tour before, you really should try to.
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Brighton rabbi pays tribute to cousin killed in Bondi Beach shootings
A Brighton rabbi has paid tribute to his cousin, also a rabbi, who was killed by a gunman in the mass shooting at Bondi Beach, in Sydney, yesterday (Sunday 14 December). British-born rabbi Eli Schlanger, who was assistant rabbi at Chabad of Bondi, has been named as one of the victims of the Hanukkah...
Boy, 15, arrested over school toilet arson
A 15-year-old boy was arrested over a fire started in the toilets of a Hove school on Friday. Years 10 and 11 were sent home after the blaze in the boys’ toilets at Cardinal Newman. Nobody was injured. The toilet block was damaged by the flames, and there was also smoke damage to some of […]
Man stabbed outside Brighton strip club
A man was stabbed outside a Brighton strip club in the early hours of yesterday morning. The 28-year-old victim was treated in hospital after being attacked outside the Grace Club, in North Street, at about 5.10am. His injuries were not life changing or life threatening. The pavement outside the clu...
Takeaway’s hopes of late hours over new year are off the menu
A takeaway in Brighton has dropped its plans to stay open overnight on New Year’s Eve. Morley’s, in St James’s Street, hoped to rely on a temporary event notice (TEN) to allow the premises to trade until 5am on New Year’s Day. But Sussex Police objected to the proposal, saying that the busin...
Where to go for a fabulous Christmas walk in the South Downs National Park
Walk off your festive feasts in the South Downs National Park this Christmas and connect with nature, whether it's a short stroll or a long hike.
Body Positive Burlesque Company launches immersive experience nights in Brighton
Starting in Eastbourne in 2017, Bodiblossom has grown into a global burlesque movement that empowers women to embrace their sexy side through burlesque dancing. The brand are excited to be launching a new series of events at Horizon Nightclub in Brighton with the Bellesque Experience opening in Febr...
Kitty McNeill returns to Brighton in a new run of 'The Treason Show'
Brighton’s award-winning The Treason Show returns with its end-of-year special, That Was The Year That Was, touring 23rd–31st December. Starring four multitalented performers including rising actor-comedian Kitty McNeill, the show delivers a fast-paced satirical look at the biggest moments of 20...
Going up: new Madeira Terrace lift takes off
UPDATED: The tower which will house the new Madeira Terrace lift is now being built on site. Some parts of the original cast iron terrace are also being fixed to the newly restored wall, as it’s revealed all the main elements of the terrace have passed tests and are safe to be reused. Structural e...
Rising actress Kitty McNeill returns to Brighton in The Treason Show
Starring the up-and-coming actress Kitty McNeill, the sell-out show The Treason Show: That Was The Year That Was, returns this festive period with additional dates due to popular demand. A winner of the National Youth Theatre’s Best Emerging Comedic Actress Award, Kitty continues to prove the acco...
I watched a dazzling drone show that lit up the sky over Sussex – my children were mesmerised
The wonder of the natural world was celebrated through the medium of drones at the weekend.
Brighton & Hove families invited to join a fun, free Gloji healthy eating challenge to kick-start healthier habits this new year
Gloji, the free, 12-week online programme that is designed to empower families and individuals in Brighton & Hove to improve their health, lose weight, and build long-lasting healthy habits, has launched an online challenge for local families as we head towards the new year.
West Country Class steam locomotive Eddystone seen on West Sussex main line for first time since restoration
Restored steam locomotive Eddystone drew young and old to railway stations and level crossings as it passed through West Sussex with the Bath and Bristol Christmas Express.
‘We gave them a lot of respect’ - Brighton manager Dario Vidosic reflects on 'frustrating' defeat to Chelsea
Dario Vidošić said his side ‘weren’t in the duels’ after suffering a 3-0 defeat to Chelsea in their final Women’s Super League (WSL) fixture of the year.
Sussex hospitals see rise in flu cases as Trust announces precautionary measures
The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has announced that its hospitals have seen a rise in flu cases this December.
See rare double header steam train passing through West Sussex, including one-of-a-kind British locomotive
Hundreds of people witnessed a rare sight on the railways in West Sussex as a double header steam train passed through, featuring a one-of-a-kind British locomotive.
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Professional pantomime debut this year in Peter Pan in Eastbourne
Jessica Aubrey is thrilled to be making her professional pantomime debut this year in Peter Pan in Eastbourne (Devonshire Park Theatre, December 5-January 11).
Protesters target Brighton bank branch
Protesters targeted the Brighton branch of HSBC bank, in North Street, because it helps to fund a leading Israeli arms manufacturer. The protesters said yesterday (Saturday 13 December): “Today marks the launch of People Against Genocide’s clandestine network, with a national series of actions a...