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Trains unable to run between Haywards Heath and Lewes after report of trespassers: update says no trains between London Victoria and Eastbourne
Trains are not able to run between Haywards Heath and Lewes stations this evening (Thursday, April 23) after a report of trespassers, Southern has announced.
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Alice Ella: Chronically Sick, Hormonal Slag
PREVIEW: Alice Ella: Chronically Sick, Hormonal Slag at Komedia Studio, Brighton Performer Alice Ella brings a one-woman cabaret and variety show, Alice Ella: Chronically Sick, Hormonal Slag, to Brighton Fringe next month with a clear mix of chaos, candour and sharp self-awareness. Blending stand-up...
Delays on A27 near Stanmer Park and Falmer after reports of crash and construction work
There are delays on the A27 near Stanmer Park and Falmer this evening (Thursday, April 23) after reports of a collision and construction work.
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Three men convicted of rape of woman on Brighton beach
Sussex Police have announced that three men have been convicted of the rape of a woman on Brighton beach in October, 2025.
Brighton beach rapist had murder conviction in Egypt, court told
By Stanley Murphy-Johns, Anahita Hossein-Pour, Ellie Crabbe and Flora Thompson, Press Association An asylum-seeker who filmed a woman being raped on Brighton beach was convicted of murder in Egypt, according to prosecutors. Karin Al-Danasurt, 20, was found guilty of four counts of rape as a secondar...
Minister vows to deport Brighton beach rapists
The government minister responsible for border security and asylum has vowed to deport the three asylum-seekers who were convicted by a jury today of raping a woman on Brighton beach. Labour minister Alex Norris said: “My thoughts are first and foremost with the victim of this appalling crime and ...
Attestation ceremony welcomes new cohort of police officers to Sussex
“I’m very excited about this new career. I’m Argentinian and I spent 15 years of my life in Spain. I have always wanted to become a police officer because my grandfather was a Police Commissioner and since I was a child, he inspired me by being such a kind and brave person.”
SECAmb and SCAS appoint new group chief executive to provide ‘clear, inclusive leadership’
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) and South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) have announced the appointment of a new group chief executive.
Make Music Matter presents... UP YOUR VISION!
A raucous celebration of song, solidarity, hope and resistance. This year, Eurovision carries on as usual - and while the UK stays in, Brighton knows better!
Motorbike seized after reports of antisocial riders
A motorbike was seized by police this month after reports of antisocial riding around a Brighton estate. Neighbourhood police were tipped off about people tearing around Denman Place in Coldean on 2 April. Two days later, on Easter Saturday, PCSO Charlie MacSorley and other officers from the Stanmer...
Three men found guilty of Brighton beach rape
Three asylum-seekers have been found guilty today (Thursday 23 April) of raping a woman on Brighton beach. All three men denied the charges, with two saying that the woman consented and the other saying that he filmed what happened not as an accessory but to try to stop his friends. They started hav...
KlangHaus present two exclusive shows for Brighton Festival 60
For Brighton Festival 60 KlangHaus are presenting two unique and exclusive shows in Brighton Dome. KlangHaus: Last Haus on Earth and KlangHaus: Darkroom. Both are performing multiple times each day for the full length of the Festival making a mammoth 97 individually ticketed performances - by far th...
East Sussex 6-storey office building for auction with £475,000 guide price
A large office block is to be sold at auction.
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The Great Dragon Count at Brighton’s Royal Pavilion
Dragons have taken over Brighton’s Royal Pavilion in a magical new family adventure.
Danni Nicholls performs at Brighton Folklore Rooms 3rd May 2026
In support of her forthcoming album, 'MakingMoves' DANNI NICHOLLS performs at Brighton FOLKLORE ROOMS on 3rd May For fans of:- Brandi Carlile, Rosanne Cash, and KT Tunstall.
Sussex traffic and travel: 'Severe' delays on A27; train delays between Eastbourne and Bexhill
Here’s your travel update across Sussex for the morning of Thursday, April 23.
Teen prisoner dies in custody
Friends of a child prisoner who died after being found unconscious in his cell are calling for a thorough investigation into his “unexpected” death. Eder Duarte, 16, was being held at Feltham Young Offenders Institute while he awaited sentencing for stabbing another teenage boy in Brighton. Afte...
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Debut collection from Worthing artist explores chalk and charcoal
New work from Sophie Olivine
Concert is Brighton return for Passenger
Passenger date confirmed
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Eastbourne celebration of the great Barry Manilow
For one night only the Congress Theatre becomes the Copacabana as the “ultimate tribute night” to Barry Manilow, Copacabana Magic comes to Eastbourne on Friday, May 29.