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Thieves target parcels left in communal areas of tower blocks

People living in tower blocks have asked for action to be taken to stop their parcels being stolen. Residents of blocks at the top end of Whitehawk have regularly raised concerns about being targeted by parcel thieves when deliveries are left in communal areas rather than taken to their doors. In a ...

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Derelict seafront hostel set to become 27-person shared house

A crumbling backpacker hostel on Brighton seafront is set to become a shared house for up to 27 people. Developer Zaid WR Ltd, owned by Ali Bilal, wants to turn the former hostel next to Burger King on Kings Road into a 17-bedroom house of multiple occupation. To house them all, it wants to put […...

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Parent criticises ‘inadequate’ scope of school closure review

The “inadequate” scope of a review of the failings that led to the closure of Brighton’s oldest primary school could mean that key lessons are not learnt, a parent has warned. The parent has written to Brighton and Hove City Council to highlight the shortcomings that she believes will undermin...

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First look at giant creature puppet as iconic Sussex forest marks 100 years of Winnie-The-Pooh

There was a first look at ‘Poppet’, the giant, inflatable puppet creature in Ashdown Forest as rehearsals get underway for ‘The Big One Hundred’ event this summer.

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Five still under investigation after Saturday’s protest clash

Five people who were arrested during Saturday’s far right demo and counter-protest are still under investigation. Eight people were arrested during the clashes between hundreds attending the South East Patriot’s rally and thousands who gathered to support the Carnival Against Fascism at Brighton...

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In pictures: Historic town celebrates Sussex Day in style

The Cinque Port town of Rye held a big Sussex Day celebration on Tuesday June 16.

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World Cup 2026: O2 enlists famous napping football fan from Sussex to give away free coffee after England and Scotland matches

England fan Freddie Hahn, from Crawley, rose to fame during Euro 2024 after being spotted taking a well-timed nap before the Three Lions’ goalless draw with Slovenia.

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I saw the Sussex opening night of Priscilla Queen of the Desert – it was the best night out I've had in ages

As soon as the curtain went up for the opening night of Priscilla Queen of the Desert in Brighton the cast hit the ground running.

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REVIEW: Symphonic Variations by Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra

REVIEW BY Richard Amey

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Top names for Brighton's "leftfield" music festival

Line-up confirmed

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England super fan from Sussex gets Thomas Tuchel haircut in bid to bring World Cup luck

An England super fan from Sussex has got a haircut inspired by manager Thomas Tuchel in a bid to bring World Cup luck.

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Time-shifting spirited romance was filmed in East Sussex

Now available for streaming

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Café owner awaits licence decision after neighbours object to late closing

A café boss is waiting to learn whether he can have a licence to sell alcohol after neighbours objected. They said that they were worried about potential noise and anti-social behaviour at Billies Café, in Hampton Place, Brighton, on the corner of Upper North Street. A Brighton and Hove City Counc...

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Thug threatens security guard with knife during robbery

A knife-wielding robber threatened a shop security guard, telling him: “Move the fuck out of the way or you’ll get poked!” Jordan Franks, prosecuting, told Hove Crown Court that Daniel Bowler was armed with a large black-handled kitchen knife when he stole a basket of alcoholic drinks from a T...

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Harry Redknapp brings star quality to Worthing charity's Best of British lunch

Former England football manager Harry Redknapp brought star quality to a Worthing charity's Best of British lunch, sharing stories and laughter with guests.

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Council seeks tenant to turn farm into ‘flagship destination’

The council is looking for a charity or small company to turn a working farm on the edge of the city into a “flagship destination”. The current tenants of Home Farm at Stanmer Park have given notice and are due to leave in October next year. This week, the long lease was advertised – without [...

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‘Inappropriate’ bin fence removal leaves rubbish eyesore

A pavement outside an exclusive members club has been littered with bins for months because the council said a fence hiding them was not in keeping with the area. When plans were drawn up for Soho House, a bin store was not included – and when the club installed a fence to contain them on […]

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It's Sussex Day - celebrate by making a world famous dessert that was invented in Sussex

A dessert that became a culinary sensation around the world has its origins in a tiny Sussex village.

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Dame Julia Donaldson opens library at Hopscotch Nursery and reads The Gruffalo

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These are the places you can sample limited edition Sussex Day beer

Today is Sussex Day (June 16) and Harvey’s Brewery at Lewes have brewed a special limited edition beer just for the day.