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Carpenter suffers broken arm in road rage now
A road rage row left a carpenter with a broken arm and unable to work, a court was told today (Monday 23 March). And the incident landed Brighton project manager Errol Lord with a suspended prison sentence and a two-year driving ban. Lord, 63, of Bengairn Avenue, Patcham, was spared jail having plea...
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Four go on trial charged with throwing drugs and phone into prison
A jury has been sworn in the trial of four people charged with conspiring to throw drugs and mobile phones over the wall into Lewes Prison. Yaanan Reid, 27, Fatimaalzhra Yousif, 23, Chukwuemeka Anumnne, 30, and Jay Lindo, 31, deny conspiring to commit the offences together – charges that they all ...
Police launch search for wanted man known to frequent Brighton and Eastbourne
Sussex Police have launched a search for a wanted man known to frequent Brighton and Eastbourne.
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Developer plans to knock down disused synagogue
A developer wants to knock down a disused synagogue and build seven houses in its place. The Hove Hebrew Congregation Synagogue, which was originally built as a gym, has been empty since September 2023. Now Kitmarr Limited has submitted plans to demolish it and build seven three-bedroom houses on th...
Lisa McWilliams, CEO of Brighton business HempWell, shortlisted for customer service excellence at the Dynamic Awards 2026
HempWell, a Brighton-based CBD producer and one of the most recognised names in the UK CBD industry, is proud to announce that co-founder and CEO Lisa McWilliams has been shortlisted for a Customer Service Excellence Award at the Dynamic Awards 2026, hosted by Platinum Media Group. The Dynamic Award...
Ribbon-cutting ceremony marks the official launch of Little City in Peacehaven and Saltdean
A ribbon-cutting ceremony has marked the official launch of Little City East Sussex’s new monthly venues in Peacehaven and Saltdean, welcoming families from across the area to celebrate the expansion of an award-winning mobile role play experience for babies, toddlers and pre schoolers
Brighton’s cycling and triathlon community gets a new home
PowerWatts opens in the Edward Street Quarter as a clubhouse for riders of all levels, bringing training, community and everything a cyclist needs under one roof.
Brighton student lands all-fees-paid US scholarship won by American elite
A Brighton student has landed a prestigious American university scholarship previously awarded to Pulitzer prize winners, prominent US judges and politicians, renowned scientists and celebrated journalists.
Chichester Cathedral: both a living church and a visitor attraction
The Rev Vanessa Baron, Canon Treasurer at Chichester Cathedral, admits she was rather taken aback when someone who should have known better said to her “I didn't know you still did services at the cathedral.”
Asda van joyrider jailed for two years
A man who stole an Asda van and led police on a chase has been jailed for two years and two months. Shane Brett, 30, of Cinque Foil, Peacehaven, was arrested in Newhaven, having stolen the van in Eastbourne early on a Friday morning at the end of January. Sussex Police said: “Shane Brett, 30, […...
Brand-new H&M store opens in Sussex – in 16 pictures
A brand-new H&M store opened in Sussex last week – bringing with it the firm’s first H&M Home offering in the city.
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US adventure beckons for band ahead of Brighton date
London-based band Whitelands are playing Brighton’s Hope & Ruin on March 25 on the back of a new album.
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Hastings’ Electric Palace offers Buddhist Film Festival
Hastings’ Electric Palace has confirmed its Buddhist Film Festival 2026.
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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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Hastings sell-out for 9/11 musical Come From Away
The show sold out in Sedlescombe at the end of February; it has long since sold out for its second run, this one in Hastings at the end of March.
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When your jukebox becomes your time machine...
Shoreham author Mark Roland Langdale is in print with The Jukebox Time Machine: Earth Angels (Troubador Publishing, £9.99, available from www.troubador.co.uk and Amazon).
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Eastbourne date as Peter Andre celebrates the songs of Frankie Valli
Peter Andre is delighted to celebrate the songs of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons on tour.
Hastings Contemporary and Sussex Contemporary confirm show line-up
Hastings Contemporary and Sussex Contemporary have confirmed the 152 selected artists for The Open: Odyssey, a major new biennial open exhibition launching this spring.
Seed swap and food growing scheme prepares for key annual event
A community group is holding its biggest annual fundraiser where scores of people are expected to swap seeds – and where there will also be activities for children. The Growing Hollingdean Plant and Seed Fair and Annual General Meeting (AGM) is due to take place at a new venue – St Richard’s C...
Rail disruption to affect Sussex passengers as Portsmouth Direct Line upgrades continue
Rail passengers across Sussex are being warned of significant disruption later this month, as Network Rail carries out the next stage of a major upgrade to the Portsmouth Direct Line.