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Sticker stalker’s racism accusations land him hefty fine
A Brighton man who put up stickers at his former student housemate’s workplace accusing her of racism has been convicted of stalking. Joshua Husbands, 25, formally complained about the woman when they were at university together, but the complaint was not upheld. Two years later, when he discovere...
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It's “Charles Dickens on acid” at Lewes Castle
Moving Parts Theatre Company are promising “Charles Dickens on acid” as they hit the road with their new stage adaptation of William Makepeace Thackeray’s Vanity Fair.
Seafront main road closed as man throws belongings from flat
The main seafront road was closed both ways earlier after a man started throwing belongings including furniture from a flat. Sussex Police said that the A259 Marine Parade, in Kemp Town, had since reopened after the man was arrested. Fire engines, ambulances and police cars and vans were sent to the...
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Section of A259 closed by Sussex Police amid reports of 'disturbance'
The police closed a section of the A259 after reports of a 'disturbance'.
Drugs trial date set for pair arrested at new Hove flats
A trial date has been set for two men who were arrested on suspicion of having drugs with intent to supply at new flats in Hove. Zakaria Deghayes, known as Zak, and Husam Emsalm appeared in court charged with having cannabis with intent to supply at the new Moda flats, in Sackville Road, Hove. They ...
Storm warning with heavy rain and thunder on the way
Weather forecasters have warned that heavy rain and thunderstorms are on their way. The Met Office has issued a weather warning , saying that up to 4in (10cm) of rain could fall in the early hours of tomorrow morning (Saturday 19 July). The official forecaster said that areas of heavy rain, with emb...
East Sussex 10 worst hotspots for Japanese knotweed revealed
East Sussex’s 10 worst Japanese knotweed hotspots have been revealed.
Key decision on future of doctors’ surgery delayed again
A final decision on the future of a doctors’ surgery in one of the poorest parts of Brighton has been delayed again – until later this month. The Sussex Integrated Care Board (ICB) – also known as NHS Sussex – published a notice earlier this year that it intended to award the £10.4 million ...
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Dance visionary brings 1930s London to the Brighton stage
Dance visionary Matthew Bourne brings The Midnight Bell to the Theatre Royal Brighton (July 30-August 2), conjuring the smoky backdrop of 1930s London.
Council speaks out as motorhome on seafront square infuriates residents
Brighton and Hove City Council has confirmed it is collaborating with Sussex Police to address the issue of a motorhome which has been parking in Brighton's Regency Square
Hundreds share their views on how the City Plan should look
Hundreds of people have responded to the first consultation on updating the City Plan – Brighton and Hove’s strategic planning blueprint until 2041. More than 500 adults took part in a Brighton and Hove City Council survey, with a further 200 young people completing a separate questionnaire, mem...
Beryl Bikes suspends users’ accounts after promo code shared too widely
A Beryl Bikes user was shocked to find his account suspended after using a voucher code created for people living in new flats. The bike hire operator created the code – now invalid – for tenants in the new Moda flats, in Sackville Road, Hove, under a sustainable transport agreement with Brighto...
Lamb leads the slaughter … Sussex Sharks win dramatic Blast clash at Cheltenham
Danny Lamb held his nerve to hit 16 runs off five balls and carry Sussex Sharks to a dramatic last-ball four-wicket win over Gloucestershire in a thrilling Vitality Blast encounter on the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival.
Photographs show seagull rescue operation that blocked road
A seagull had to be rescued by firefighters from netting in Western Road in Hove.
Recap: road blocked while emergency services rescue seagull
Emergency services are tacking an incident in Western Road in Hove.
East Sussex area ranked second most dog-friendly for workers in the UK
An area in East Sussex has been named among the most dog-friendly places in the UK for workers, according to a new report by TrustedHousesitters.
Green tile pub owner finally due in court over ripped off tiles
The owner of a pub who ripped off its green tiles has finally been summonsed to court, a year after the deadline he was given to replace them was up. Charlie Southall hired a gang of friends to hack off the Montreal Arms’ tiles in March 2022. The council issued first a stop notice, then […]
Summer initiative cracks down on town centre crime and anti-social behaviour in Sussex
As Sussex gets busy this summer there will be increased activity by police and partners as Sussex joins the Safer Streets Summer town centre initiative.
Sussex charities to benefit from Swoove fitness event this weekend
SwooveFest 4 is taking place at Eastbourne Sports Park on Saturday to mark ten years since the creation of Swoove Fitness.
Isthmian League fixtures revealed - 13 Sussex clubs get their season's schedules
The 2025-26 Isthmian League fixtures are out – and that means 13 Sussex clubs can plan their season’s work.