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New Hove Aldi’s alcohol licence to go before panel
Two neighbours have opposed Aldi’s bid for alcohol sales at its new outlet in Old Shoreham Road, Hove. The budget supermarket wants to sell alcohol from 7am to 11pm daily in line with its opening hours, from its new store due to open on Thursday 4 December, at the former Homebase site. The origina...
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Man charged with sexual assaults in East Sussex
Police have charged a man with multiple sexual assaults on women in East Sussex.
Man charged over Hove Lawns sex attacks
Police have charged a man with a series of sex attacks on women on Hove Lawns. Fattah Derrahi, a 59-year-old British national, has been charged with nine counts of sexual assault, spanning the period from August, 2023 to October, 2025. Victims reported being sexually assaulted by a man who approache...
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Former editor not guilty of sending indecent tweet
A former editor broke down in the dock as he was found not guilty of sending an indecent message this afternoon. Greg Hadfield, 69, denied sending the tweet, which asked Jewish campaigner Fiona Sharpe why she had not said anything about former Hove MP Ivor Caplin’s pornographic online activity. ...
Lioness Fran Kirby and Kaoru Mitoma among footballers reflecting on their 'unstoppable’ childhoods as Brighton & Hove Albion FC teams up with UNICEF for World Children’s Day
A host of Brighton & Hove Albion FC players have joined forces with UNICEF to celebrate the unstoppable spirit of children ahead of World Children’s Day.
Date set for new Aldi to open
Aldi is to open its latest store in Old Shoreham Road, Hove, on Thursday 4 December at 8am. The new supermarket, in the old Homebase premises, will be run by store manager Jason Mills, and a team of 30 colleagues from the local community. Aldi said that, as part of its investment in local communitie...
Trial of former editor over ‘obscene’ tweet begins
The trial of a former editor accused of sending an obscene tweet to a Jewish campaigner has started. Greg Hadfield, 69, denies the single charge of sending by public communication network an offensive, indecent, obscene or menacing message on X (formerly Twitter). The tweet was reported to Sussex Po...
The UK’s first pub training young people with learning disabilities - Team Domenica opens The North Star in Brighton on 19 November
On Wednesday 19 November, Brighton-based charity Team Domenica, founded by Baroness Monckton MBE, is set to open The North Star: the UK’s first pub designed to prepare young people with learning disabilities and autism for employment.
'Terrific' Brighton and Hove Albion Women soar to 4-1 victory over Leicester at the Amex
Brighton and Hove Albion Women’s manager Dario Vidošić praised the Seagulls' ability to adapt after a ‘huge win’.
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Classical ballet in Eastbourne with promise of "lavish" productions
Imperial Classical Ballet return to the Congress Theatre, Eastbourne this autumn with three lavish ballets, Swan Lake (November 21), The Nutcracker (two performances, November 22) and Sleeping Beauty (November 23).
Shoreham date for composer and multi-instrumentalist N'Faly Kouyaté
Composer and virtuoso multi-instrumentalist of the kora and balafon, N'Faly Kouyaté will be performing live at Shoreham’s Ropetackle Arts Centre on November 22.
REVIEW: Mahya Mahroomi's Brighton debut
REVIEW BY Richard Amey. Mahya Mahroomi at Chapel Royal, Brighton Lunchtime Series, Tuesday 28 October 2025 (1.10-1.55pm). Bach, French Suite No 2 in C minor (Allemande, Courante, Sarabande, Air, Menuet, Menuet & Trio, Gigue); Beethoven, ‘Appassionata in F minor; Chopin, Barcarolle in F# minor;...
Women’s World Cup football coming to Brighton and Hove? Councillors agree to apply to become a host city
Women’s World Cup football could be coming to Brighton and Hove after senior councillors agreed to apply to become a host city.
Burning the Clocks is not happening this year, but ‘Magicada’ effigy for 2026 event will be revealed on 21 December
Same Sky, the creators of Burning the Clocks, will unveil their newly commissioned large lantern sculpture at the square outside St Peter’s Church in Brighton from 4pm to 8pm on Sunday 21 December 2025. The sculpture, created by Nikki Gunson, for the return of Burning the Clocks in 2026, reflects ...
My message to Chris Eubank Junior after a chastening clash with Conor Benn
Well that went well… in over 25 years of writing sporting columns for this esteemed organisation, the odd prediction has gone awry, but 72 hours or so ago I was convinced we were looking at a ‘Sussex Double’ at the big night of boxing at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night.
Hove children enjoy autumn’s natural bounty
A Hove school’s Eco-Council received a generous donation from a local charity towards its work.
Brighton and Hove pitches to host Women’s World Cup football
Women’s World Cup football could be coming to Brighton and Hove after senior councillors agreed to apply to become a host city. England is expected to host the 2035 FIFA Women’s World Cup along with Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, with no rival bids and a final decision due in April. At le...
REVIEW: Hamie Duo at The International Interview Concerts, Worthing
REVIEW BY Richard Amey. Hamie Duo at The International Interview Concerts, at St Symphorian’s Durrington Hill, Worthing – Riya Hamie cello, Berniya Hamie piano.
I saw Alan Davies on his first tour in ten years - and I think he's funnier than ever
It feels like Alan Davies has always been around.
Whitehawk FC looking confidently to future - on and off pitch
Whitehhawk vice-chairman and marketing manager Kevin Miller penned an exciting set of programme notes for their Isthmian Premier league game against Billericay on Saturday.