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Police launch investigation following report of 'dangerous dog' in Portslade
Sussex Police have launched an investigation following a report of a 'dangerous dog' in Portslade.
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New date for Brighton and Hove Albion v Chelsea match
A new date has been set for Brighton and Hove Albion’s home league match against Chelsea. The two sides are now due to face each other on Tuesday 21 April at 8pm. The match was originally scheduled for Saturday 25 April but a month ago it was moved to Sunday 26 April, with a 4.30pm […]
Chichester students walk from Brighton to Littlehampton to raise money for Kenya trip
Friends from Chichester College have walked from Brighton to Littlehampton to help raise money to support children and schools they are visiting in Kenya.
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Images released in hunt for man with dangerous dog
An out of control dog attacked a man and his pet in a park in Portslade, police said as they launched a witness appeal today. Sussex Police received a report of a white dog being dangerously out of control in Victoria Road at about 9.30pm on Monday 23 March. Officers are keen to trace witnesses […...
Asylum-seeker who filmed alleged rape accused of telling a ‘pack of lies’
An asylum-seeker who said that he filmed an alleged rape by two others on Brighton beach because he was “trying to stop it” has been accused of telling a “pack of lies” in court. Karin Al-Danasurt has been giving evidence over three days in a trial at Hove Crown Court over his part in the [...
Pictures show popular Sussex beach looking busy on hottest day of the year so far
People have flocked to Brighton beach on what is thought to be the hottest day of 2026 so far.
Iconic Sussex forest holds poetry competition to celebrate Winnie-the-Pooh’s 100th Anniversary
The Ashdown Forest Foundation has launched its annual poetry competition celebrating the 100th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh
Plans for new viaduct-inspired block on arson-hit site
The new owners of an arson-hit derelict building has submitted plans to build a four-storey block of flats on the site. Several fires have broken out at the former car showroom in Lewes Road since it was abandoned, prompting the council to write to its previous owners in 2024. Now, Jethro East from ...
Staff survey finds fear, anger and frustration at NHS trust
The annual NHS staff survey has found fear, anger and frustration at the trust that provides mental health services in Brighton and Hove. More than 3,000 staff at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust – or almost 60 per cent of all employees – took part in the survey late last year. A report t...
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Shoreham’s Ropetackle confirms schools and nurseries outreach programme
Shoreham’s Ropetackle is formalising and launching its Outreach Programme as it seeks to extend its traditionally-friendly welcome to ever-younger audiences.
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Liz Simcock set to play Eastbourne Lamb Folk Club
Liz Simcock is performing at Eastbourne Lamb Folk Club on Wednesday, April 15 – Upstairs at the Lamb Inn, High Street, Old Town, Eastbourne, BN21 1HH.
Man with links to Brighton and Eastbourne wanted for failing to appear at court
A man with links to Brighton and Eastbourne is wanted for failing to appear at court, according to a Sussex Police press release.
Man ‘known to frequent the Bognor and Brighton areas’ wanted on recall to prison following breach of licence conditions
A man ‘known to frequent the Bognor and Brighton areas’ is wanted on recall to prison following a breach of his licence conditions, according to a Sussex Police press release.
Police ‘urgently looking to find’ missing Worthing teen with links to Brighton and Chichester
Sussex Police are ‘urgently looking to find’ a missing teenager from Worthing who has links to Brighton and Chichester.
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Summer productions confirmed for Eastbourne’s Devonshire Park Theatre
Eastbourne’s Devonshire Park Theatre has confirmed a duo of summer productions from the celebrated production team phil&ben, in association with Eastbourne Productions.
Wanted man arrested after public appeal
A wanted man has been arrested after a public appeal for help from Sussex Police. The force said on Tuesday 3 March: “We’re searching for Stephen May, 36, who is wanted on recall to prison for breaching the terms of his licence. “He is known to frequent the Brighton, Shoreham, Horsham, Worthin...
Robinson reflects on ‘clinical’ win for Sussex against Leicestershire
Ollie Robinson reflected on a “clinical” win as Sussex beat Leicestershire by 222 runs in his first match as captain of the Rothesay County Championship team. The 32-year-old bowler said: “It was a pretty clinical performance. There wasn’t really any member of the team that didn’t do somet...
Ian Hart: Ray Bloom’s departure means Brighton and Hove Albion’s board are losing a true gent
Had someone said to me back in 1990 that nearly 40 years later I’d be writing an article marking the retirement of long-time Albion director Ray Bloom, I would have said it would be highly unlikely.
Sussex hammer Leicestershire to put minus points total behind them
Cash-strapped Sussex eased the pain of their points deduction with an emphatic 222-run victory over Leicestershire in a successful start to their Rothesay County Championship season.
Sussex wipe out points deficit with opening win over Leicestershire
Sussex 361 (89.5 overs) and 364 (92.5 overs) – 22 points Leicestershire 245 (65 overs) and 258 (78.1 overs) – 3 points Sussex win by 222 runs Sussex eased the pain of their points deduction with an emphatic 222-run victory over Leicestershire in a successful start to their Rothesay County Champi...