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Brighton and Hove Albion salvage a point at West Ham
West Ham United 2 Brighton and Hove Albion 2 Brighton and Hove Albion came back from behind twice to rescue a point against West Ham United at the London Stadium this evening (Tuesday 30 December). The Hammers were unable to grasp a lifeline as their relegation woes deepen while Brighton chased the ...
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Four changes as Brighton and Hove Albion face West Ham United
Brighton and Hove Albion boss Fabian Hürzeler has made four changes to the starting line up at West Ham United this evening (Tuesday 30 December). Danny Welbeck returns, along with Yankuba Minteh. Joel Veltman is also due to start as is James Milner. Four of the eleven who started against Arsenal ...
Retired Sussex eye care specialist honoured in King’s New Year Honours List after improving 'countless lives'
A Bognor Regis resident has been recognised on the King’s New Year Honours List for her outstanding contribution to ophthalmology in Sussex and around the world.
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Brighton eye care specialist ‘humbled’ by honour from King
An eye care specialist has spoken of being “humbled” after she was included in the newly published New Year Honours List. And her former employer, University Hospitals Sussex, said that it was “proud to celebrate” Joy White who was awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM). She was the head of se...
Teen guilty of stabbing love rival
A 16-year-old boy has been convicted of stabbing another teenager in an attack apparently motivated by jealousy over a girl. The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, denied the attack but was found guilty by district judge Tessa Szagun after a trial at Brighton Magistrates Court. She heard ev...
Row over ‘abhorrent’ tweets overshadows freed activist’s reunion with son from Brighton
A political row over a British-Egyptian activist’s “abhorrent” posts on social media have overshadowed his reunion with his 14-year-old son who lives in Brighton. The Foreign Secretary said that she had ordered a review of “serious information failures” in the consular case of Alaa Abd El-...
Water bosses issues frozen pipes warning as weather turns colder
Water company bosses have issued a warning about frozen pipes as weather forecasts suggest a cold snap is in prospect. Southern Water said: “A cold blast is heading our way for the next few days – possibly bringing frost and ice, raising the risk of leaks, burst pipes and expensive repairs. “D...
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Eastbourne: Myra’s Story promises “a masterclass in Irish storytelling”
Direct from London’s West End and four hit seasons at the Edinburgh Fringe, Myra’s Story promises “a masterclass in Irish storytelling” as it heads to the Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne on Saturday, January 31 with tickets on sale now. Tickets priced from £21.50 via eastbournetheatres....
Buses to run around the clock this New Year’s Eve
Getting home from New Year’s celebrations will be easier this year with buses running into the early hours. Brighton and Hove Buses is putting extra services on its night bus timetables, with some routes having buses running until 5am. And Stagecoach is running the N700 to Worthing every hour unti...
Charity plans to turn Level cafe into community gym
A youth charity is planning to turn the former Level cafe into a community gym. The FMG Project has submitted plans to make alterations to the building, which has been closed for almost five years because of persistent water damage. Brighton and Hove City Council said the charity had applied for gra...
Your top stories this year – October
As 2025 draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the stories that made the news month by month. Stanford Infant and Junior Schools announced plans to merge in order to combat rising costs and shrinking numbers. A new timelapse video showed the latest phase of the Madeira Terrace restoration...
Your top stories this year – September
As 2025 draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the stories that made the news month by month. Brighton and Hove City Council proposed absorbing places on its northern and eastern edges as part of a shake up of councils across Sussex. A tenant with mental health problems was believed to [...
King recognises people from Brighton and Hove in honours list
The King has recognised a number of people from Brighton and Hove in the New Year Honours List, published tonight (Monday 29 December). They include Glynis Gillam, a case manager for working age members at Blind Veterans UK, who was awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) for her work with veterans suf...
NHS bosses speak out after cold weather alert
Health chiefs have urged people to take extra care and use of the right NHS services between Christmas and the new year after a cold weather alert was issued. NHS Sussex said: “As Sussex moves through the period between Christmas and the new year, residents are being reminded to take extra care du...
Brighton and Hove Albion boss stays schtum on Welbeck’s future
Brighton and Hove Albion boss Fabian Hürzeler stayed schtum on veteran striker Danny Welbeck’s future with the club at a pre-match press conference. Hürzeler was tight-lipped when asked about the 35-year-old former Manchester United and Arsenal frontman is out of contract at the end of the seaso...
Five boys wanted by police after fire at café in park
Five boys are wanted by the police after a fire damaged a café in a park just days before Christmas. Sussex Police said: “We are appealing for witnesses and information following a fire at the Gateway Café, in Centenary Park, Piddinghoe Avenue, Peacehaven. “Emergency services were called to th...
Phone company makes second bid for mast on Rottingdean flats
Two mobile phone companies are making another bid to put masts on the top of an art deco block of flats on Rottingden seafront. The town has had patchy signal since a mast was taken off the White Horse pub ahead of its restoration in the summer of 2023. Mobile Broadband Network Limited (MBNL) which ...
Van ends up side in coast road crash
A van has ended up on its side in a crash on the A259 Marine Drive, in Brighton, this afternoon (Monday 29 December). The silver van crashed with a car at about 2.15pm on the coast road outside the Marine Gate flats, Sussex Police said. Police, East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service and the South […]
Sussex quintet selected in Disability Premier League draft
Five Sussex players have been selected in the inaugural Disability Premier League Draft, held at the National Cricket Performance Centre in Loughborough.
Portslade holiday lets bid for planning permission
The owner of a family home converted into six holiday let rooms in Portslade is asking for retrospective planning permission. The three-bedroom end of terrace house in Vale Road has been converted into ensuite guest rooms – three on the ground floor, three on the first. Each room has a bed, small ...