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Roof fire damages house in Saltdean tonight
A roof fire badly damaged a bungalow in Saltdean this evening (Wednesday 12 August), The fire service said: “East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a fire in Saltdean at 8.57pm on Wednesday 12 August. “We sent six fire engines to the scene in Lenham Avenue, along with the a...
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Work stops play for children in Brighton tower block
The completion and opening of a play area for children in a central Brighton tower block continues to be delayed until repairs to a tower block are carried out. Green councillor Ellen McLeay asked Brighton and Hove City Council leaders about the delay in repairs to Theobald House, in Blackman Street...
Planners reject BT plan for phone hub outside railway station
Plans to replace a phone box with a British Telecom (BT) communications hub with advertising have been refused on appeal. BT wanted to put the hub on the pavement outside the Station pub, at 100 Goldstone Villas, which is within the Hove Station Conservation Area. Brighton and Hove City Council plan...
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Fifth time lucky as panel grants late licence to kebab shop
A kebab shop owner has secured a late licence at the fifth attempt after he agreed not to sell takeaways after 11pm. Bahaaeldin Abdelalim, 44, the owner of the Lebanese Grill, at 62 Queen’s Road, Brighton, will be able to sell food and drink until 1am daily to customers eating in and for delivery....
In 40 photos – Sussex residents witness biggest partial solar eclipse in 25 years
Sussex residents gathered in public places across the county on Wednesday evening (August 12) to witness the biggest partial solar eclipse in 25 years.
Eclipse traffic slows fire engine’s progress to wildfire north of bypass
Crowds of people who had gathered to watch the eclipse slowed firefighters as they tried to reach a scrubland blaze. Smoke from the wildfire could be seen from some distance but a fire crew found their way partially blocked by vehicles. Fortunately, they made their way through and put out the blaze ...
More community groups opt to weed their own street
The number of community groups opting out of glyphosate weedkiller treatments in Brighton and Hove has more than trebled since last year. This year is the third year that Brighton and Hove City Council has used “controlled droplet” glyphosate, with 123 streets opting out of the scheme, up from 4...
Watch solar eclipse safely, urges council
The council is urging people to watch with care, with a partial solar eclipse due to be visible today (Wednesday 12 August). Many are expected to watch the eclipse from various vantage points such as the seafront and Brighton and Hove City Council said: “People gathering to watch the solar eclipse...
Man re-sentenced to life imprisonment after Sussex stone slab murder
A man who ‘brutally’ murdered another man sleeping rough by ‘repeatedly’ dropping a stone slab on his head in Sussex in 2018 has been convicted of murder again, police have reported.
Police searching for missing teenager from Hailsham with links to Eastbourne, Crawley and Brighton
Police are searching for a missing teenager from Hailsham who has links to Eastbourne, Crawley and Brighton, Sussex Police says.
Lewes open points tally with draw at Whitehawk
Lewes collected their first point of the 2026-27 season in an occasionally entertaining 0-0 draw away to neighbours Whitehawk.
Neck injury forces Sussex CCC star to retire
Sussex CCC are losing another member of their squad – but this time it’s down to injury and not a move away.
Dobbies' free Little Seedlings Club explores autumn’s colourful transformation at the Brighton store
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Brighton-based research highlights charities' positive local impact across Sussex
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The names of TV licence evaders from across Sussex prosecuted by HMCTS Single Justice Service
Hundreds of people have been prosecuted in recent weeks for failing to buy a TV licence, including some from Sussex.
Sussex and Surrey chief constables support call for PM to prevent early release of PC Harper’s killers
Fifty policing and law enforcement leaders from across the UK – including Surrey Police Chief Constable Tim De Meyer and Sussex Police Chief Constable Jo Shiner – have jointly written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham calling for him to prevent the early release of PC Andrew Harper's killers.
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9 to 5 The Musical offers fun tale of female empowerment
Featuring the music of Dolly Parton
In pictures: Eastbourne Town knock AFC Varndeanians out of FA Cup
Eastbourne Town reached the next stage of the FA Cup thanks to a 3-1 extra preliminary round win at AFC Varndeanians’ temporary home of Peacehaven and Telscombe.
Murderer jailed for life second time for same killing
A murderer has been jailed for life for a second time for the same murder. He was tried and convicted after concerns were raised about his mental health when he earlier pleaded guilty. Sergio Lemori, 40, was convicted of the murder of Andrew O’Connell, 54, who was asleep in the doorway of Brighton...
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Ultimate 50s & 60s Experience hits Worthing stage
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