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Brighton café behind rainbow cake trend nominated for national award
An independent cake shop, ice cream parlour and café has been praised for its cakes and welcoming vibe after being nominated as the UK’s Favourite Local Business 2026.
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Shoreham date as band offers songs of "outsiders, the feared and the fearful"
New album
Brighton woman who worked multiple civil service jobs at once faces prison
A Brighton woman is facing jail for lying on her CV to secure multiple civil service jobs – some of which she worked at the same time. Lewes Crown Court heard Gabriella Trevenen, 43, was paid about £250,000 over five years – and also took out a loan for a season ticket which she failed […]
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Southwick man who ran multiple company scams jailed for 12 years
A Southwick man who ran multiple company scams has been jailed for 12 years.
Man sentenced following Class A drugs seizure in Brighton
A man has been jailed for four and a half years after a vehicle stop led to the discovery of Class A drugs.
Jewellery conman jailed for 12 years
A con artist who scammed dozens of customers including pensioners out of almost £2 million by taking their valuables to sell and never making good on his promises has been jailed for 12 years. Judge Martin Griffith called Jamie Goatley, aka James Charles, an “inveterate fraudster” who “lulled...
School changes changing room policy after legal challenge
A Brighton family says it is delighted Dorothy Stringer has confirmed it is changing its single sex facilities policy following a legal case it brought against the school. A teenage girl and her father first launched the case last year, when the Brighton secondary school was allowing transgender pup...
Police still yet to identify man recovered from East Sussex beach
The police have not yet identified a man, who was found dead on Rottingdean beach last month.
Man in custody after ‘domestic incident’ in Portslade
A man has been arrested and remains in police custody after what police said was a “domestic incident” in Portslade this morning (Thursday 12 November). Officers were called mid-morning to Wolseley Road and Sussex Police sent at least four vehicles while the South East Coast Ambulance Service al...
East Sussex residents asked to help shape future of the region
Sussex and Brighton residents will soon be asked to share their views on a document intended to shape the future of the region.
Do you recognise mystery man’s tattoos?
Police have published photographs of a mystery man’s tattoos after his body washed ashore in Rottingdean last month. They have appealed for help to identify the unknown man after an inquest into his death was opened and the coroner asked for efforts to be made to work out who he was. Sussex Police...
Drug-dealing driver jailed and car confiscated
A driver who was stopped by the police has been jailed for having drugs with intent to supply. Amarildo Tefaj, 28, of Church Road, Portslade, was caught with several bags of cocaine after police spotted him behind the wheel of a silver Toyota Yaris in Lansdowne Place, Hove. Sussex Police said: “In...
Peacehaven & Telscombe and Crowborough Athletic aim to exit Isthmian SE drop zone
Peacehaven & Telscombe and Crowborough sit in the Isthmian South East relegation zone as they continue to struggle to get their season motoring.
Brilliant Brighton plans new Christmas lights and a festive afternoon
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Review date set for inquest into death of young footballer Billy Vigar
A review date has been set for professional footballer Billy Vigar’s inquest.
Missing Hailsham boy, 12, last seen in Polegate, has links to Brighton and Horsham
A 12-year-old boy missing from Hailsham was last seen in Polegate on Thursday (November 11), Sussex Police has said.
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A book about "friendship, love and loyalty, the connections we make"
New book
Local charity needs runners for the Brighton Half Marathon
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Brighton concert to mark the late Dolly Parton’s birthday in 2027
Dolly Parton’s 81st birthday
Trespasser on the tracks halts rush-hour trains on main line
UPDATE Railway lines have reopened after a trespasser on the tracks led to power being switched off during the morning rush hour today (Thursday 12 November). The incident happened in the Gatwick area and affected all mainline services between Brighton and Hove and London. Coastway services were als...