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'Traffic coping well' after East Sussex road closed both ways due to crash
Traffic is coping well in East Sussex following a crash this afternoon (January 13).
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Eastbourne music star Sam Tompkins reveals negatives of fame whilst on UK and European tour
Sam Tompkins spoke to Henry Bryant whilst on his UK and European tour for his debut album.
Armed police search home near Brighton hospital
Armed police searched a home just yards from the Royal Sussex County Hospital on Thursday night (9 January). They were responding to a report of a weapon or weapons at the property, close to the corner of Donald Hall Road and Whitehawk Hill Road, just behind the hospital. Sussex Police said: “Poli...
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Cloth Control crowned winner of Brilliant Brighton’s festive window dressing competition
Brilliant Brighton is delighted to announce Cloth Control as the winner of this year’s Festive Window Dressing Competition! For the second year running, the independent fabric shop in the heart of North Laine has taken home the top prize - capturing the hearts of the public with its enchanting and...
Brewery and hospitality business announces 20 winners of 2024 Hall & Woodhouse Community Chest Awards
Independent family-owned brewery and hospitality business Hall & Woodhouse has revealed the 20 volunteer-led community organisations to win Hall & Woodhouse Community Chest Awards for 2024.
Police arrest 33-year-old man wanted on recall to prison
A man who was wanted by police for return to prison has been arrested, Sussex Police said. The force issued an appeal for help finding Connor Hannington before Christmas, saying: “Can you help find Connor Hannington, who is wanted on recall to prison? “The 33-year-old has links to Brighton, Newh...
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First new music since 2019 as Jim Moray heads out on tour - Brighton date
Jim Moray heads out on tour in January and February offering his first new music since 2019 as he moves towards a new album release possibly in the autumn.
Brighton Race for Life opens for entries
The broadcaster and former BBC Radio 1 DJ Adele Roberts is urging people to kick start the new year by signing up for Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life. The charity’s much-loved events, which raise funds for life-saving research, are due to return to Stanmer Park this summer. And anyone who sig...
Former Hove MP released on police bail
The former Hove MP and Labour defence minister Ivor Caplin has been released on bail after police arrested him on suspicion of engaging in sexual communication with a child. Mr Caplin, 66, was kept in custody overnight as Sussex Police began an investigation into the claim. He is due to answer polic...
Teen jailed for 29 years for murdering Brighton boy
A teenager has been jailed for 29 years the murder of a 17-year-old boy from Brighton. Jayden Gubetini, 18, was jailed by Judge Heather Norton at Reading Crown Court for the murder of Cameron Bailey in High Wycombe on Sunday 7 May 2023. Gubetini, of Coe Spur, Slough, was one of five people convicted...
Sussex Police confirm arrests after child sex offences reported
The police have issued a statement after footage emerged of a man being arrested in Brighton, in connection with alleged child sex offences.
Police officer sacked over sex attack in Brighton Travelodge
A Metropolitan Police detective has been sacked over a sex attack in a Brighton Travelodge hotel room. Detective Constable Kamal Baldeo shared the room with a woman referred to as “Ms A” on Saturday 8 May 2021 – more than a week before hotels fully reopened from the third national coronavirus ...
'Good weekend' - Joao Pedro provides update on MRI scan after watching teammates secure FA Cup win
Joao Pedro said his MRI scan went ‘okay’ after he suffered an ankle injury in training.
Former Hove MP arrested
The former Labour MP for Hove, Ivor Caplin, was arrested today (Saturday 11 January) after a sting by paedophile hunters. The sting was live-streamed on Facebook and further footage of the arrest was shared online. Sussex Police said: “We are aware of footage circulating on social media showing a ...
Cannabis farm found after Brighton house fire that closed A23
A cannabis farm has been found at the scene of a house fire which led to the A23 being closed yesterday (Friday 10 January). Traffic was diverted away from Beaconsfield Road which carries southbound traffic into Brighton as firefighters tackled the blaze in a property between Stanford Avenue and Spr...
Cannabis plants discovered at scene of Sussex fire; A23 reopens
The police have revealed cannabis plants were discovered at the scene of a flat fire in Brighton.
Sussex hospital trust incurs £78m bill for 16 cerebral palsy claims
A Sussex hospital trust has incurred a bill of almost £78 million over five years as lawyers settled claims for clinical negligence linked to 16 cases of cerebral palsy. The total amount paid in compensation and legal costs on behalf of University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust was higher th...
A23 closed as police and fire brigade deal with East Sussex house fire
There was a multi-service emergency response following a house fire in Brighton.
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East Sussex band Fourgone Confusion offer Eastbourne date
Fourgone Confusion are the performers Upstairs at the Lamb Inn, High Street, Old Town, Eastbourne, BN21 1HH on Wednesday, January 15 (£5 cash, pay on the door, doors 7.30pm, start 8pm).
Ombudsman urges council to say sorry for treatment of resident
After years of suffering with anti-social behaviour on an east Brighton housing estate, a resident is expecting a final ruling on council inaction. Lee Catt found that his “cards were marked” by Brighton and Hove City Council because he complained about drug dealers and anti-social behaviour on ...