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Appeal launched for daughter of Kettering dad who died taking New Year's Day swim in Brighton
An appeal to help the daughter of a Kettering man who tragically died taking a New Year’s Day swim in the sea off Brighton has been launched.
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Three-day celebration of Scottish cinema announced for Hastings
The Electric Palace Cinema in Hastings is offering a three-day celebration of Scottish cinema, with documentaries, in-person Q&As and anniversary screenings.
Brighton and Hove Albion seek first FA Cup win over Manchester United
Fabian Hürzeler hopes to “create new history” by ending Brighton and Hove Albion’s unhappy FA Cup form against Manchester United. The Seagulls head to Old Trafford for their third-round clash tomorrow afternoon (Sunday 11 January) having never beaten the 13-time winners in six previous ties. ...
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Historic pub closes – but could reopen soon with tenant in place
One of the most distinctive pubs in Brighton and Hove has closed, with the owner hoping to reopen the grade II* listed premises soon with a tenant installed. The Hangleton Manor had been managed by an employee of the owner Hall and Woodhouse but the premises closed last weekend. Hall and Woodhouse s...
Sussex’s huge new centre is base for indoor cricket revolution
The largest indoor cricket centre in the Northern Hemisphere has opened its doors – and it’s in Sussex. And is already proving very popular.
Sussex Police search for wanted man with links to Brighton, Lancing, Crawley, Horsham and Worthing
Sussex Police have announced they are searching for a man ‘wanted in relation to a number of domestic-related offences’.
Fond tribute on death of drummer who played with the greats
Fond tribute has been paid on the death of an Eastbourne-based drummer who worked with the greats.
No casualties reported after accidental flat fire in Brighton
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) has confirmed that firefighters were called to a flat on Marine Parade in Brighton following ‘reports of the smell of burning’.
Brighton seafront flat damaged by fire
A flat on Brighton seafront was damaged by fire yesterday morning (Friday 9 January). The fire service said: “East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were called to a flat in Marine Parade, in Brighton, following reports of the smell of burning. “Crews used two breathing apparatus and one hose-reel ...
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REVIEW: Viennese New Year Celebration concert by Worthing Symphony Orchestra
REVIEW BY Richard Amey - ‘Viennese New Year Celebration’ concert by Worthing Symphony Orchestra at Assembly Hall, Sunday 4 January 2026 (2.45), conductor John Gibbons, leader Julian Leaper.
Drivers face fines for pavement parking in Brighton and Hove
Brighton and Hove City Council has welcomed news that it will be given the power to issue parking tickets to drivers who park on pavements. The move aims to keep pavements clear and safe for pedestrians, in particular, parents with buggies, wheelchair and mobility scooter users and people who are bl...
Biggest school looks to change admissions rules
The biggest school in Brighton and Hove is carrying out a consultation on its admission rules for September 2027. Cardinal Newman Catholic School, in The Upper Drive, Hove, has proposed adjusting the criteria used when the school is oversubscribed. The criteria would include an element linked to chi...
Police fear crime would rise if pizza takeaway stays open until 2am
Another late-night takeaway could add to the level of crime in the London Road area, police fear. As a result, Sussex Police objected to an application by Tops Pizza, at 6 York Place, opposite St Peter’s Church, to stay open until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays. The business offered to give up its a...
Volunteers to plant hedgerow at nature reserve near A27 Brighton bypass
Volunteers are due to plant a hedgerow at a nature reserve close to the A27 Brighton bypass tomorrow (Saturday 10 January). The volunteer day event runs for two and a half hours at the Benfield Hill local nature reserve, just north of the bypass, by West Hove Golf Club. It is the first of two […]
Police ‘seeking to find’ missing Peacehaven teen with ‘links to Brighton and Hove’
Police are ‘seeking to find’ a missing teenager from Peacehaven with ‘links to Brighton and Hove’, according to a Sussex Police statement.
Further arrests made in Sussex during Christmas crackdown on drink and drug-drivers
The latest three people to be convicted in court, having been arrested during Sussex Police’s Christmas crackdown on drink and drug-drivers, have been revealed in a police press release.
Man arrested after crashing stolen 'Royal Mail van' in East Sussex
A man has been arrested after crashing a stolen ‘Royal Mail van’ in East Sussex, according to a Sussex Police statement.
Forthwrite Festival, celebrating women writers over 50, returns for a second year to Brighton and Crawley
Forthwrite Festival, the UK’s first and only literary festival dedicated to celebrating women writers over 50, is back for a second year!
Man arrested over stolen Royal Mail van crash
A young man has been arrested over a five-vehicle crash involving a stolen Royal Mail van which caused traffic gridlock during Storm Goretti last night. The van was taken from Hamsey Road in Saltdean at about 2.30pm. It was spotted by officers at 3.05pm and crashed on the A259 five minutes later. Fo...
City keeps its A-grade for climate and nature leadership
Brighton & Hove’s work on net zero and biodiversity has achieved an A grade from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for the third year in a row.