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Man held after A27 crash driver fails to stop
A man has been arrested by police investigating a crash on the A27 where the driver failed to stop. Sussex Police said: “Detectives are appealing for witnesses to a collision involving a vehicle which failed to stop for police on the A27 westbound between Falmer and Hollingbury on Saturday (3 Janu...
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Cemetery group seek new volunteers
A group that helps to maintain cemeteries in Brighton and Hove is looking for new volunteers to join them in their efforts. One member said that Woodvale Volunteer Group was formed as a charity in August 2023 as a result of a few friends who shared the same vision. He said: “Working closely with B...
Popular Chinese restaurant in East Sussex town set to close after 20 years
A Chinese restaurant in Seaford is set to close after 20 years in business.
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Mechanic told to stop selling cars on green outside his home
A Brighton man is being taken to court to stop him using the green outside his home to store and repair cars. Robin Mouland was given a community protection notice by Brighton and Hove City Council telling him to stop using the green and the public highway in Selham Close and Selham Drive to store [...
Part of A27 closed after incident in East Sussex
Part of the A27 was closed after a collision in East Sussex.
Drug dealer faces jail after being caught again
The sentencing of a Brighton dealer who was caught with drugs, cash and a knife in Hove has been adjourned until next month because he faces other similar more recent charges. At Lewes Crown Court yesterday (Friday 2 January) Judge Martin Huseyin adjourned the sentencing hearing until next month, sa...
Brighton and Hove Albion end winless run by beating Burnley
Brighton and Hove Albion 2 Burnley 0 Goals from Georginio Rutter and Yasin Ayari gave Brighton and Hove Albion their first win in seven matches at the Amex this afternoon (Saturday 3 January). Too often, the Seagulls falter when faced with sides in or near the relegation zone but today they made no ...
A27 reopens in East Sussex after police incident
The police were called to a collision on the A27 in East Sussex.
'Instantly recognisable' - One of UK's most visited tourist attractions has been put up for sale in Sussex
Brighton Palace Pier – one of the UK's most visited tourist attractions in Sussex – has been put up for sale.
North Laine holiday let seeks planning permission
The owner of a holiday let in the heart of Brighton’s North Laine has cited a successful planning appeal against a refusal for another holiday home. KDS Developments, owned by Darren and Kevin Short, has let out 42 Tidy Street to tourists for about 18 months, before which it was an HMO. Brighton a...
Brighton and Hove Albion mourn two players signed in the 1960s
Tributes have been paid to two players who signed for Brighton and Hove Albion at different ends of the 1960s. Bobby Baxter has died at the age of 88 and Allan Gilliver has died at the age of 81. Albion said: “The club was saddened to hear that defender Bobby Baxter has passed away at […]
Leading political figures respond as Palace Pier put up for sale
Two politicians who are looking for ways to boost Brighton and Hove’s seafront have responded to the news that the Palace Pier has been put up for sale. Jacob Taylor and Steve Bassam said that the sale was “an important moment” for Brighton and Hove and “an opportunity for new investment”....
Pizza takeaway offers to give up drinks licence for later opening hours
A pizza outlet has offered to stop selling alcohol as it seeks a late-night refreshment licence allowing it to trade until 2am at weekends. But Sussex Police and the Brighton and Hove City Council licensing team have objected to the late-night proposal from Tops Pizza, at 6 York Place, Brighton. The...
Sushi takeaway wants to trade until 3am but police and council object
A sushi restaurant faces objections to its application for a late licence – to open until 3am daily – after being found trading after its legally permitted hours. The Sushi Co, at 65 Western Road, Brighton, which is part of a wider national chain, has applied for a late-night refreshment licence...
The Traitors 2026: Retired Sussex detective takes part in hit BBC show
A retired police detective from Sussex is taking part in the latest series of BBC’s The Traitors.
Palace Pier for sale
The Palace Pier is for sale less than two months after the owner highlighted the adverse effects of another year of poor summer weather, fewer visitors and rising costs including national insurance. Brighton Pier Group Ltd has instructed property firm Knight Frank to handle the sale of the Victorian...
Pascal Gross rejoins Brighton and Hove Albion
Fans favourite Pascal Gross has rejoined Brighton and Hove Albion after 18 months with Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund. The German side paid about £8 million for the talented midfielder and Albion are understood to have agreed a deal worth about £1.3 million to bring him back to the Amex. The 34...
Swimmer dies after being pulled from sea on New Year’s Day
A 51-year-old man has died after getting into difficulty in the sea at Brighton on New Year’s Day, police said today (Friday 2 January). The coastguard said that they were first alerted to “an incident involving a male swimmer in difficulty in the water” at about 10.10am. A coastguard helicopt...
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Sounds St Leonards offers its first weekend mini-festival, Music For Midwinter
Sounds St Leonards offers its first weekend mini-festival, Music For Midwinter.
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Brighton vs Burnley confirmed team news: Another new injury scare and £25m man ruled out
Brighton vs Burnley from the Amex Stadium in the Premier League - Saturday, 3pm