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Emergency services attend incident in Sussex; police and ambulance at scene
Police and other emergency services are currently at the scene of an incident this evening (Saturday, October 12).
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Co-op branch reopens after makeover
A Co-op branch has reopened after a two-month refurbishment, with a bigger display area, more stock and longer hours. The Co-op said that the new layout meant a better range of products and more choice for customers in a branch that now has self-scan checkouts. The St George’s Road store, in Kemp ...
Health experts join forces for free health and wellbeing event
A free health and wellbeing event is taking place at St Richard’s Community Centre, in Egmont Road, Hove, tomorrow (Saturday 12 October) from 10.30am to 1pm. The event is being organised by the Hangleton and Knoll Project and West Hove Primary Care Network and sponsored by HERE which runs the Suss...
Dog walkers may be called to heel
Rogue dog walkers have prompted councillors to discuss asking the government to take the lead and regulate the inept, the unsafe and the greedy. Various concerns about the lack of regulation among the growing number of commercial dog walkers led councillors to call for licensing controls. Labour cou...
Nina Simone show celebrates following your heart - Worthing dates
Nicholle Cherrie believes there’s an element of “it was meant to be” as she steps into the spotlight in the one-woman show Black Is The Color Of My Voice.
Teenage girl reported missing in Sussex - 'Call 999 immediately' if you see her
The police have launched an urgent public appeal after a 13-year-old girl disappeared in Sussex.
Developer told to rip down house built with unapproved basement
A developer has been told to rip down a house which was built with an extra basement floor not on the approved plans. Michael Deller says he has found himself in this situation after following a planning officer’s advice on how to avoid being landed with a tax bill for £40,000. The council origin...
Home Instead Brighton hosts a successful intergenerational concert as part of Ageing Well Festival
Home Instead Brighton, Hove and Shoreham hosted another triumphant 'Tea and Something Lovely' event on Thursday 3rd October, bringing together students from Blatchington Mill School and more than 50 older adults from the local community. The afternoon of music and community connection was part of th...
Women’s walking football is growing in Sussex – as Brighton tournament shows
The Southern Combination Walking Football League held their first women's walking football event.
The Best Halloween Activities in Brighton 2024
With Halloween fast approaching, Brighton is brimming with all sorts of spooky delights to get stuck into this year. Are you ready for a frightfully fun time?
Pro-Palestine campaigner arrested over anti-Israel rally
A Brighton pro-Palestine campaigner has been arrested for making allegedly racist comments while speaking at an anti-Israel rally in London. Tony Greenstein has blogged about his arrest last Friday at the demo outside the home of the Israeli ambassador in Swiss Cottage. He says the comments he was a...
Young people who need extra support still 'fall off cliff edge', says Brighton councillor
Young people who need extra support instead seem to fall off a “cliff edge” when they reach 18, a councillor said during discussions about transitioning from children’s to adult services.
Brighton and Hove City Council and businesses to discuss licensing policies
People and businesses will have the chance to share their views on the future of licensing policy in Brighton and Hove – from pubs and clubs to late-night takeaways and delivery services.
Schoolboy taken to hospital with head injury after being hit by car
A schoolboy was left with a head injury after being hit by a car on his way back home yesterday afternoon. The boy, believed to be in year 11, was struck by the car in Ditchling Road just before 4pm. He was taken to hospital for treatment by paramedics. Police said the crash appeared to […]
India Test star agrees two new spells with Sussex Cricket
Jaydev Unadkat will return to Sussex CCC in 2025 and 2026.
MP lays bare plight of renters in city during first Parliament speech
Brighton MP Chris Ward has used his first speech in Parliament to highlight the plight of renters in the city.
Judge tells racist shoplifter he faces jail
A judge told a racially abusive shoplifter that he will “most likely” be jailed when he is sentenced next month. Connor Godfrey, 25, admitted a series of offences including theft from a Co-op store, threatening behaviour, assault and hurling racist abuse at police and security staff. Godfrey, of...
Southern Rail: Trains in Sussex facing delays and cancellations following London Victoria incident; Gatwick Express services suspended
Trains across the Southern network are facing delays and possible cancellations due to an incident this morning (Friday, October 11).
Dial M for Mayhem offers nostalgic fun - Eastbourne dates
Middle Ground Theatre Company goes back to its early days with the nostalgic and semi-autobiographical new play Dial M for Mayhem.
Gender neutral and eco-friendly vintage shop closes its doors
Stay In Your Lane on Bond Street in Brighton saw local celebrities such as rapper Arrdee and YouTube sensation Saffron Barker browse in the vintage shop.