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Capturing the magic of country legend Dolly Parton - Worthing date
Kelly O’Brien is country legend Dolly Parton in The Dolly Show as it hits the road with dates including East and West Sussex.
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Brighton and Hove Albion U21s too strong for battling Bognor Regis Town
Spirited Bognor Regis Town were knocked out of the Sussex Transport Senior Cup at the quarter-final stage at Nyewood Lane as Brighton's impressive youngsters beat them 4-1.
Council leaves neighbours waiting six years for safety report after depot blaze
People living near a rubbish and recycling centre in Brighton have been waiting six years for a report on the site’s suitability that they were promised after a fire there. Members of the Round Hill Society asked for a report on the suitability of the Veolia Materials and Recovery Facility and was...
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Councillors criticise park and ride trial cost and performance
Opposition councillors have criticised the cost and performance of a park and ride scheme that was trialled in Brighton last summer. Greens and Conservatives dismissed it as an expensive “vanity project” that wasted “precious public funds”. Green councillor Pete West asked about the cost and...
Lorry catches fire and leaks fuel on A27 in Sussex: Photos show emergency response
Photos showed a large emergency response after a lorry caught fire on the A27 – which resulted in a fuel spillage.
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...
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 man pleads guilty to charge of dangerous driving after collision on A27 between Falmer and Hollingbury
Sussex Police said a man has pleaded guilty to a charge of dangerous driving following a collision on the A27 westbound between Falmer and Hollingbury.
Eight left standing – but which quartet will reach the Sussex Transport Senior Cup semis?
Two 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.
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...
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.
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...
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.