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BMW driver admits dangerous driving
A BMW driver has admitted dangerous driving after crashing following a brief police pursuit and then running across the A27 to escape officers. Terry Bridgewater, 47, of Saunders Hill, Brighton, appeared at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on Monday 5 January and admitted the charge. The court heard Br...
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Former Tory candidate given restraining order
A former council candidate charged with harassing his estranged wife has accepted a restraining order to avoid a conviction. Tim Hodges, who also wrote football reports for this publication, was due to stand trial today for harassing Claire Hodges in the summer of 2024. But the hearing did not go ah...
Brighton pub company reports drop in sales, profit and staff
A Brighton pub company has reported a drop in sales, profit and staff in its most recent financial results. Turnover dropped from £49 million to £47.5 million at the Laine Pub Co, now part of Punch, and ultimately owned by Cayman Islands registered CF Cooper Holdings LP. Profit before tax fell fro...
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Atmospheric tree picture wins South Downs national park photo competition
A hauntingly beautiful photograph of gnarly giant trees and a quintessentially South Downs image of a colourful butterfly are the winners of this year’s South Downs National Park photography competition.
Lorry catches fire on A27 in Sussex: Photos show emergency response
An emergency incident, involving a lorry, forced the partial closure of the A27.
Rain warning issued for later this week
A weather warning for rain has been issued by the Met Office for Thursday, with up to 7cm of rain possible. the Met Office says as the ground is already saturated, this could lead to some surface water flooding. The warning, issued this morning, is in place along the south coast from Cornwall to Sus...
Eight left standing – but which quartet will reach the Sussex Transport Senior Cup semis?
Three Sussex Transport Senior Cup quarter finals take place on Tuesday as sides in the competition battle it out for a place in the semi-finals.
Traitors star Claudia Winkleman visits Sussex youth project
Claudia Winkleman discovered how beats and rhymes can build confidence and change young lives during a visit to AudioActive, a National Lottery-funded project in Sussex.
Early bird entries open for historic 2026 Royal Escape Race
Entries are now officially open for the Royal Escape Race, the historic cross-channel yacht race that departs from Brighton’s Palace Pier and finishes in the Normandy port of Fécamp, with early bird pricing available until 28 February 2026.
Former MP Caroline Lucas offers hope at a troubling time for our nation
Former MP Caroline Lucas will offer hope at a troubling time for our nation in a special session at the Lewes Speakers Festival.
Dobbies hosts free Little Seedlings Club this February at Brighton store
The children’s workshop will explore the world of composting
Woman, 82, assaulted by man as her car is stolen
An 82-year-old woman was assaulted by a man who stole her car.
University of Brighton public lecture series showcases groundbreaking health research
The University of Brighton’s much-anticipated public lecture series returns this spring, inviting the wider community to explore some of today’s most exciting advances in health research.
Brighton production asks: What if your memory were a blank canvas?
What if your memory were a blank canvas?
Sussex traffic and travel: 'Severe delays' on A27; road closed due to flooding
Here’s your travel update across Sussex for the morning of Monday, January 12.
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Starting 2026 at Splash Point Jazz Club is the Jonny Hepbir Trio
Starting 2026 at Splash Point Jazz Club at the Fishermen's Club, Royal Parade, Eastbourne is the Jonny Hepbir Trio featuring violinist Mike Piggott on Wednesday, January 28.
Sussex charity developing plans for UK's first dedicated LGBTQ+ hospice
The Sussex Beacon is aiming to become the UK’s first dedicated LGBTQ+ hospice with an HIV specialism.
Woman says it's 'unfair' that council have put communal bin outside her front door
A Brighton woman has urged the council to move a communal food waste bin from outside her front door
Mayor opens recycled sports area in park
The mayor of Brighton and Hove, Amanda Grimshaw, has officially opened the recycled artificial sports area in Hangleton Park. As she cut the ribbon at a ceremony yesterday (Monday 12 January), Councillor Grimshaw spoke of her delight in seeing the upgrade in the ward that she represents – Hangleto...
Woman, 82, seriously injured in car theft in Hove
An 82-year-old woman was seriously injured as her car was stolen from her in Hove late this afternoon (Monday 12 January). Sussex Police closed Blatchington Road in the aftermath of the incident and paramedics from the South East Coast Ambulance Service treated for the woman at the scene. The car th...