Sussex News
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Soul Superstar Maxwell Announces Sussex Festival For Only UK Show Of 2025
Multi-platinum-selling neo-soul superstar Maxwell has been announced as the first headliner for next summer’s Love Supreme Jazz Festival, which returns to Glynde Place in East Sussex from July 4 - 6.
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Entries On Sale Now For Beachy Head Marathon 45th Anniversary
Keen runners of all abilities can take advantage of discounted entries for a limited time to the 2025 Beachy Head Marathon, Half Marathon, Ultramarathon and 10K, on sale now.
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First Hastings Comic Con Confirmed For June 2025
The Guildhall Trust will produce the first Hastings Comic Con at the White Rock next year.
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Drink And Drug Driver Sentenced Over Fatal Henfield Crash
A drink and drug driver who caused a fatal collision near Henfield has been sentenced.
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Property Owners With A Watercourse Can Help Prevent Winter Flooding In West Sussex
Now is the perfect time to tidy up outdoor spaces to prepare for the wet winter months – especially all the watercourses that help to keep excess rainwater off our roads in West Sussex.
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Drink And Drug Driver Sentenced Over Fatal Henfield Crash
A drink and drug driver who caused a fatal collision near Henfield has been sentenced.
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Former East Sussex Vicar Pleads Guilty To Child Sex Offences
A former Anglican vicar has pleaded guilty at Hove Crown Court to rape and gross indecency with a boy under 14 years of age.
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Vital Water Network Projects Reach Halfway Stage
More than 11 kilometres of new water main have now been laid across East Sussex as two projects to improve the drinking water supply network approach the halfway stage.
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Brighton Set To Welcome Australia, Ireland, New Zealand and England’s Red Roses
Rugby players and fans from Australia, Ireland, New Zealand and England will descend on the city next September as they bid to become The Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 champions.
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Construction Of New Community-Led Affordable Housing Begins In Westbourne
Work has started on a ground-breaking project to deliver 12 new affordable homes for local people in Westbourne.
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Littlehampton RNLI’s Big December Dip Fundraiser Set To Return
Littlehampton RNLI Lifeboat Station’s hugely popular Big December Dip is back for a third consecutive year to raise vital funds for the lifesaving work of its volunteer crew.
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Burgess Hill Remembers: Community Events For Remembrance Day 2024
This November, the Burgess Hill community will come together to honour the sacrifices made by those who fought for our freedoms through a series of poignant remembrance events.
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Councillors Vote On Future Of Sussex Beach Huts
Members of the public attended the Civic Centre in Littlehampton to hear councillors debate and decide on potential sites for new beach huts in the district.
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Brighton Marina Announces Return Of Halloween Flashmob This Half Term
Brighton Marina has revealed several activities taking place this October half term, offering guests the chance to immerse themselves in the Halloween festivities.
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FareShare Sussex And Surrey Urges Volunteers To Join Biggest Winter Campaign Yet
FareShare Sussex & Surrey is calling for volunteers to support its Tesco Food Collection this November, as the charity aims to gather 18 tonnes of food donations in just three days to help prevent hunger this winter.
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Autistic And Wonderfully Weird Ambassadors Conference Inspires Young People
Positive messaging around autism in schools was at the heart of the West Sussex Autism and Wonderfully Weird Ambassadors Conference which took place earlier this week.
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Ashdown Forest Calls For Tougher Measures To Protect Rare Fungi
Ashdown Forest is calling for more prosecutions of illegal commercial foragers to deter the destruction and theft of the Forest’s rare fungi.
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Westgate Car Park Fully Reopened Ahead Of Schedule
Following the completion of extensive repair work, Westgate Car Park in Lewes has today been fully reopened, earlier than scheduled.
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Appeal After Man Threatens Members Of The Public In Hove
Sussex Police are appealing for information after reports of a man making threats and behaving aggressively in Goldstone Villas, Hove on October 8 at around 4.10pm.
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Man Jailed For Mass Steroid Production
A man who used three separate sites in East Sussex to produce, store and supply anabolic steroids has been jailed.
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Jail Sentences Imposed By High Court Judge For Two Wealden Residents
Two people have been given prison sentences for ignoring planning enforcement actions and a High Court order.
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Winter Enchantment On The Horizon At Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens
This winter, visitors to Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens in Horsham, West Sussex, are invited to experience a breathtaking after-dark light trail as Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens transforms into an enchanting realm – awash with light, sound and colour.
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Three Sentenced After Outbreak Of Violence At Hove Venue
Three men have been sentenced following a series of violent incidents at a venue in Hove, which left several people injured.
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Dangerous Driver Sentenced Over Uckfield Collision
A dangerous driver who caused a collision while over the alcohol and drugs limit has been disqualified.
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Sports Infrastructure Funding To Improve Outdoor Facilities In Sussex
A new funding programme is being launched today by Wealden District Council to invest up to £600,000 over the next three years to enhance and provide outdoor sports pitches and facilities throughout the district.
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Appeal For Witnesses After Pedestrian Hit By Cyclist In Brighton
Police are appealing for witnesses after a collision involving a cyclist and a pedestrian in Brighton.
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Collaborative Working To Secure Future Drinking Water For Lewes, Eastbourne And Newhaven
More than 20 stakeholders across the Newhaven, Lewes and Eastbourne area came together on 15 October for an open discussion about where drinking water will come from in the future.
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Sussex Boy Ravi, 9, Collects Prestigious British Citizen Youth Award
A Sussex youngster and Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist collected his British Citizen Youth Award yesterday (Sunday).
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East Sussex ‘Support Into Work’ Project Helps Refugees Secure Work And Training
Since November 2022, the East Sussex ‘Support into Work’ project has been assisting guests, refugees, and migrants to help them integrate into the local community.
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Man Jailed For Series Of Burglaries In Brighton And Hove
A man has been jailed for six years for a series of burglaries at properties in Brighton and Hove.
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Thousands Get Set To Run Beachy Head Marathon
Runners of all abilities are getting ready to take on one of the most challenging coastal routes in the country, as the Beachy Head Marathon returns this month.
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Man Arrested Following Report Of Armed Robbery In Berwick
Police have arrested a man on suspicion of armed robbery following an incident in Berwick on Friday afternoon (17 October).
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Local School Raise Money For RNLI After Water Safety Presentation
Eight Students from Peacehaven Community School visited Newhaven RNLI on Monday 14 October after fundraising for the lifesaving charity.
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Victory Parade For Heroic Sussex Dad
A SUSSEX charity has staged a very special Victory Parade to thank an amazing dad and his teammates who completed the gruelling Three Peaks Ultra Challenge.
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NHS Sussex Urges Those Eligible To Take Up RSV Vaccination
The NHS in Sussex are urging eligible residents to get their respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination, with a large number at risk of missing vital protection as winter approaches.
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Sussex Zoo Launches Prize Draw To Meet Sloths And Raise Money
To mark International Sloth Day, this Sunday 20th October, Drusillas Zoo in Sussex is giving away a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to one lucky visitor: the chance to experience a magical close encounter with adorable sloth couple.
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Counselling Pilot Launches In Brighton And Hove Secondary Schools
Brighton & Hove City Council has launched a new citywide school-based counselling pilot for Year 9 students in Brighton & Hove secondary schools.
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Appeal For Information Following Assault On Bus In Hove
Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a disturbance on board a bus in Hove.
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Man Sentenced Over Firearms Offence In Brighton
A driver has been sentenced after he was stopped by officers and found in possession of weapons in Brighton.
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Sussex Pilot Project Aims To Create Mental Health Support For Children With Neurodivergent Needs
Neurodivergent children and young people in Sussex schools will be better supported in and outside of the classroom thanks to the launch of a new pilot project.
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Fostering Is… ‘Everything’ - New Film Hopes To Inspire More To Become Foster Carers In West Sussex
“What you do with your life can forever change someone else’s”.
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Woman Sentenced Over Serious Collision In Brighton
A drink-driver lost control of her vehicle and struck a pedestrian, causing life-threatening injuries in Brighton.
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Hastings Museum & Art Gallery Has Shortlisted For Best Small Museum Project Award
Hastings Museum & Art Gallery has been shortlisted for the Best Small Museum Project Award at the Museums Change Lives Awards 2024 for their collaboration with The Refugee Buddy Project on the exhibition ‘Illuminating Invisible Histories: Flavours Without Borders’.
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Lewes Council To Redevelop Old Garages Into 'High Quality Homes'
Lewes District Council is forging ahead with plans to redevelop 11 old garage sites into 46 affordable homes for residents on the housing register.
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Man Found Guilty Of Violent Attack On Pensioner In Hastings
A man has been convicted of violently assaulting a pensioner in Hastings.
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National Award For Sussex Police Officer Gemma
A Sussex Police officer has won a national award for her work in significantly improving the Force's support for victims of sexual offences.
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East Grinstead Care Home’s ‘Soup And Roll’ Event Proves Big Hit
Charters Court Care Home in East Grinstead, West Sussex, is opening its doors to the local community to help tackle loneliness and social exclusion.
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Winner Announced For This Year’s Order Of 1066 Award
Last night, dedicated volunteer Reg Wood was presented with this year’s Order of 1066 Award to recognise and honour his exceptional service to Hastings.
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Worthing Water-Ski Wonderkid Will Proud To Represent Team GB
A Worthing teenager is making waves in the world of waterskiing after competing for Team GB at the Europe and Africa Under 21 Championships.
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Drugs Seized And Arrests Made After Brighton Pursuit
Drugs were seized and arrests were made following a pursuit from Hove to Brighton.
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Sussex Poet To Launch New Collection At University Of Chichester
The University of Chichester is set to host the local launch of Rag Argonauts, the 12th collection of West Sussex-based poet and publisher Alan Morrison.
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Man Charged In Brighton Bus And Indecent Exposure Incident
A man has been charged after a bus was damaged and he was reported to have exposed himself in Brighton.
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West Sussex Service Extended To Help People With Mental Health Difficulties Leave Hospital Sooner
The West Sussex Discharge, Outreach and Recovery Support (DORS) Service has been extended for another 12-months to help more people with mental health difficulties to be discharged from hospital sooner and receive support in the community.
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Fire Service Set To Carry Out High-Rise Training Exercise In Bognor
Firefighters will complete a live training exercise at Fitzleet House in Bognor Regis to test their procedures in the event of a major incident.
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West Sussex County Council Children’s Home Recognised For Making Significant Improvements
A West Sussex County Council children’s home in Crawley has been recognised for making significant improvements in recent months.
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From Garden Shed To Burgeoning Brewery For East Sussex Entrepreneurs
It began in a garden shed but just a few years on and an East Sussex Brewery has come a long way, this month celebrating its fifth birthday.
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Fire Service Set To Carry Out High-Rise Training Exercise In Bognor
Firefighters will complete a live training exercise at Fitzleet House in Bognor Regis to test their procedures in the event of a major incident.
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Two Former Sussex Police Officers’ Appeal Against Conviction Upheld
Two former Sussex Police officers who challenged their conviction for common assault have had their appeals upheld.
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Brilliant Sussex Based Porsche Star Oskar Secures Sprint Club Success
A West Sussex youngster has been crowned the 2024 Porsche Sprint Club Sport Champion.
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Chichester Physiotherapy Students Join Pioneering Dementia Scheme
Physiotherapy students at the University of Chichester will join an award-winning dementia scheme to help upskill the future workforce as dementia cases rise.
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Two Shoplifters Jailed For Thefts In Eastbourne
Two shoplifters have been sentenced for a number of offences across Eastbourne.
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Man, 23, Jailed For Publishing Explicit Images Of Children Online
A volunteer youth worker has been jailed for publishing hundreds of indecent images of children on social media.
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Sussex Charity Raises Alarm As Cat Swallows Toy Dart And Nearly Dies
Sussex charity bosses have raised the alarm after a kitten narrowly escaped almost certain death when a Nerf gun-style dart became lodged in his intestines.
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Six More Arrests Over £40m West Sussex Beach Cocaine Haul
Six men have been arrested over a half-tonne haul of cocaine worth £40m seized on a West Sussex beach.
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Man Jailed For Violent Offences In Hastings
A man has been jailed for numerous violent offences against a woman in Hastings.
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New Energy Advice Drop-Ins Launched In Hastings And Eastbourne
Community energy co-operative Energise Sussex Coast (ESC) is urging East Sussex residents to check if anyone they know is entitled to pension credit.
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Arrest After Jewish Memorial Is Damaged In Hove
A man has been arrested after a Jewish memorial was damaged in Palmeira Square, Hove.
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Appeal After Child Is Bitten By Dog In Durrington
Police are appealing for witnesses after a child was bitten by a dog in Durrington.
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Nominations Open For Best Of Brighton And Hove Apprentices
Brighton & Hove’s 2024 Apprenticeship Graduation will take place on Monday 25 November to celebrate the achievements of apprentices from across the city.
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Lewes Cockshut Restoration Is Double Award Winner
The team behind the Cockshut Stream Restoration in Lewes is celebrating this week after the project scooped two prestigious awards.
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Applications For Primary And Junior School Places In West Sussex Now Open
Applications are now open for children who start in reception at primary and infant schools across West Sussex in September 2025.
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Appeal Following Collision And Fight On Brighton Seafront
Officers responded to reports of a moped colliding with two pedestrians on the lower promenade, near the Kings Road Playground in Brighton on Saturday, October 5.
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Men Sentenced In Connection With Football Violence In Brighton
Three men have been issued with banning orders following a violent disturbance outside a pub in Brighton.
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Man Remanded In Custody Charged With Drug Supply In Peacehaven
A man has been remanded in custody accused of supplying class A and B drugs in Peacehaven.
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West Sussex Dementia Care Manager Heads To Geneva To Discuss Grief In Dementia
A West Sussex dementia care manager is set to speak at the world-leading Alzheimer Europe Conference 2024 about the “under researched” area of anticipatory grief, loss and adjustment for people living with dementia.
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Rogue Builder Ordered To Pay Back £44,400 To Victims Following Proceeds Of Crime Hearing
West Sussex County Council’s Trading Standards service has secured £44,400 in compensation for five victims of a rogue builder, following a Proceeds of Crime hearing on Friday, September 6, 2024.
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Repair, Repurpose, Recycle: Housebuilder Helps Charity Reduce Waste In East Sussex
Now! Charity Group has received a £1,500 donation from David Wilson Homes to support its sustainable community fund, Community Now!, which provides grants to environmental projects across East Sussex.
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BLAZE students celebrate their success at Bognor Fire Station
Twelve young people have successfully completed the latest BLAZE course run by West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service.
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Officers Commended For Outstanding Work In West Sussex
Officers, staff, partners and members of the public have been commended for their outstanding work at a West Sussex annual event.
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Art Auction Fundraiser Launched By Eastbourne's St Wilfrid’s Hospice
St Wilfrid’s Hospice (Eastbourne) has launched an online art auction to raise vital funds for hospice care.
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Rampion Wind Farm Visitor Centre Celebrates Fourth Birthday
The Rampion Visitor Centre in Brighton is celebrating four years of being open on Brighton Seafront, offering a free community facility for people in Sussex to find out more about climate change, renewable energy and how the wind farm works.
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Pop-Up Shop In Chichester Becomes Permanent Thanks To Council Scheme
An up-and-coming business will continue to grow and thrive in Chichester’s Crane Street, thanks to a district council scheme.
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Man Sought Following Indecent Exposure Incidents In Eastbourne
Police are appealing for information following reports of a man exposing himself in Eastbourne.
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University Of Brighton Marks Beginning Of New Era In The City
The University of Brighton welcomed thousands of new and returning students to its three campuses across the city this week as it marks the beginning of a new era as a wholly Brighton-based institution.
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Brighton Foundation Star Alison Taking The Plunge With Blind Football
Alison, from Worthing, is a relative newcomer to the world of blind football.
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Campaigners Take To Brighton Streets In Energy Hike Protest
Campaigners have taken to the streets of Brighton in protest at planned energy price hikes.
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Four People Injured In Cross In Hand Collision
Police investigating a serious collision on the A267 at Cross in Hand are urging anyone with information to come forward.
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Photography Exhibitions Celebrate Community Growing Project
Growers from Moulsecoomb Forest Garden have worked with artist Becky Warnock to create ‘When the Seeds Fall’ - two exciting new photography exhibitions.
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Brighton Seafront Basketball Court Set To Bounce Back
Work has started today (Monday) to improve and extend the popular basketball court on Brighton seafront.
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Former West Sussex Social Worker Jailed For Child Sex Offences
A former West Sussex social worker has been jailed for abusing his position and engaging in sexual communications with vulnerable children.
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Further Identification Appeal Following Rape And Sexual Assault On Brighton Seafront
A further identity appeal has been issued following a report of a rape and sexual assault on Brighton beach between the two piers on September 8 at around 6am.
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Get Your Shriek On At Drusillas’ Family-Friendly Halloween Event
Looking for one of the best family-friendly Halloween events in Sussex?
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Appeal After Items Stolen In Theft Near Kent Border
Police investigating a report of a burglary at Eridge Green near the Kent border have appealed for witnesses and information.
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Man Jailed Following Crawley Stabbing
A man has been jailed following a stabbing in Crawley earlier this year.
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Outstanding West Sussex Vet Student Recognised At BVA Day
An inspiring student vet from West Sussex has received a prestigious award from the British Veterinary Association.
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Logs Brought Into City Kill Brighton And Hove’s Precious Elms
Campaigners have called for everyone to take simple steps to protect Brighton & Hove’s historic elms after suspected log pile infections caused dozens of trees to be felled.
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Motorcyclist Sadly Confirmed Deceased After A27 Collision Near Worthing
A motorcyclist involved in a road traffic collision near Worthing has sadly died.
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Horsham Couple Achieve Dream Of Opening Their Own Nursery
Husband and wife team Bhabani and Sampa Sahoo are celebrating the launch of their brand-new nursery, Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries Horsham.
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New Data Shows 46,172 Children In East Sussex Not Seen By NHS Dentist Last Year
A whopping 46,172 children in East Sussex were not seen by an NHS dentist in the past year, House of Commons Library research, commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
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Sisters Sentenced For £80k Theft Conspiracy At Gatwick
Two sisters have been sentenced for a high-value conspiracy to steal perfumes and cosmetics from London Gatwick.
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Brighton Half Marathon And Youth Races Return In March 2025
The Brighton Half Marathon returns to the city on Sunday March 2 next year.
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South Downs Plaque Thefts Investigated As Racially Motivated
Police are investigating the theft of a series of plaques in the South Downs National Park as racially motivated.
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UK’s Largest Indoor Crawler Course Opens In Chichester
Chichester based Voltage Models has announced it will next month unveil the UK’s largest indoor remote control (RC) crawler course - the only one in the South East.
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Hastings Community Composting Trial Extended
Community compost bins will be put in two sites in St Leonards in a partnership between Hastings Borough Council and Hastings Compost Community.
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Witnesses Sought After Motorcyclist Injured In Seaford Road Collision
Did you witness this incident?
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On-Street Parking Charge Freeze To Help West Sussex Residents And Visitors To The County
On-street parking charges are to be frozen at current levels in West Sussex to help residents and visitors to the county.
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Railway Waste Warriors Thrash The Trash On Brighton Beach
Thameslink and Southern railway staff swapped rolling stock for rubbish bags when they cleaned a section of Brighton beach as part of The Great British Beach Clean.
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Hove, Eastbourne And Crawley Named Among Top-10 UK Area Worried About Scams
Hove, Crawley and Eastbourne have been named among the areas of the UK most worried about scams in a new study.
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Twenty Thousand Cats Helped As Sussex Charity Celebrates 20th Anniversary
A Sussex cat charity is celebrating 20 years of helping needy cats by opening its doors to anyone looking to rehome a cat.
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Eligible East Sussex Families Not Claiming Healthy Start Funds
A third of eligible families in East Sussex are not claiming up to £34 a month through the Healthy Start scheme.
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Appeal For Information Following Group Assault In Worthing
Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Worthing.
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Brighton Starlet Dent Joins Portsmouth On Loan
Lily Dent has joined Women’s Championship side Portsmouth on a season-long loan.
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Hove Beach Park Skatepark, Pump Track And Roller Area Open
The new Hove Beach Park wheeled sports area is now open, with facilities to suit all abilities – from absolute beginners to tomorrow’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes.
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Man Jailed For 10 Years For Sex Attack On Boy He Groomed
A Bedford man who groomed a 13-year-old boy on Snapchat and drove to Worthing to rape him has been jailed.
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Man Jailed For Vicious Assault In Hove
A man has been jailed for assault against two people known to him following an incident in Hove.
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Bowled Over: Brighton Entrepreneur Supported By Campaign Championing Women In Cricket And Business
A local female entrepreneur and her business – Bluebird Interiors – are being showcased by community bank Metro Bank as part of its partnership with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
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Redeveloped Chichester Industrial Estate Wins Prestigious Award
St James Industrial Estate in Chichester has been recognised as the ‘Best Non-residential New Build’ in the Local Authority Building Control (LABC)’s South East ‘Building Excellence Awards 2024.
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Man Given Football Banning Order For Homophobic Abuse
A man who repeatedly shouted homophobic slurs and ignored instructions from stewards outside a football stadium has been convicted in court.
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Blind Veterans Gifted Wreaths In West Sussex
Blind Veterans UK, the national charity for vision-impaired ex-Service men and women, is inviting businesses, local groups and individuals to ‘Gift a Wreath’ to be laid by blind veterans at local Remembrance events around the country this November.
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Arrest Made In Connection With Dangerous Dog Investigation
Police investigating a report of a dangerous dog incident at Eastbourne beach have made an arrest in connection with their enquiries.
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Zombie-Style Knives And Machete Surrender And Compensation Scheme Across Sussex
From 24 September, it will become illegal to possess, sell, manufacture, and transport these dangerous weapons, and is part of the Government’s ongoing commitment to tackle serious violence.
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Appeal After Fatal Collision Near Worthing
Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a fatal collision on the A280 at Long Furlong.
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Detectives Investigating Series Of Night Time Burglaries In Brighton And Hove
Detectives investigating a series of night time burglaries in Brighton and Hove are appealing for witnesses.
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Blind Veterans Complete 100km Challenge In Sussex
A group of nine blind veterans joined together to complete the South Coast Ultra Challenge in Sussex to raise money for Blind Veterans UK, the national charity for vision-impaired ex-Service men and women, which has supported them following sight loss.
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Appeal For Information Following Chichester Exposure Incident
Police are appealing for witnesses following an exposure incident in Chichester.
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Family Tribute To Man Killed In Cowfold Collision
The family of a man who was sadly killed in a collision in Cowfold last month have paid tribute to him.
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Appeal For Information After Serious Collision In Brighton
Emergency services have responded to a serious collision on the A259 Marine Drive in Brighton on Saturday morning (7 September).
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Wealden Community Sports Hub Receives £3.5million Funding From Football Foundation
The new Community Sports Hub to be located on the outskirts of Hailsham has received a grant of £3.5million from the Premier League, The FA and government’s Football Foundation.
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Drusillas Releases 'Double The Fun' Offer For September
Sussex based Drusillas Park is offering visitors the chance to save some money this month.
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Blazing Saddles Free Outdoor Performance Coming To Brighton
Sussex Blazing Saddles (SBS), a project exploring the pioneering heritage of women and cycling since the 19th century, will be bringing a unique outdoor performance to Brighton on Sunday September 22.
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Get Your Electric Blanket Tested For Free This Autumn
West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is running a series of free electric blanket testing sessions for residents in October.
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Brighton And Hove Aldi Plan Approved
Supermarket chain Aldi has been granted planning permission to build a fourth branch in Brighton and Hove.
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Brighton Student’s Award-Winning Health App To Improve Midwifery Care For People Of Colour
A University of Brighton student has created an innovative health app designed to improve maternal and neonatal care for black and brown people.
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University Of Brighton Design Graduates Team Up To Turn Waste Uniforms Into Sustainable Bags
A University of Brighton graduate’s project making bags from waste courier uniforms has landed him a collaboration with local sustainable design studio, gomi, co-founded by another former Brighton student.
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Sussex Police Employee And Former Paralympian Returns To The Paralympics This Summer
This summer, Sussex Police employee and former British triathlon Paralympian Joe Townsend returned to the Paralympics to support athletes as they prepare to compete in Paris.
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CCTV Appeal Following Double Electric Bike Theft In Brighton
Police are appealing for information after two electric bikes were stolen from railings in Barracks Yard, Brighton on June 9, between 3pm and 4pm.
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Fire Officer To Embark On Gruelling Challenge For Charity
A Fire Safety Inspecting Officer from West Sussex is going the extra mile to thank the charity who recently supported him during his time of need.
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Former Lancing College Teacher Admits Child Sex Offences
A former West Sussex teacher has been convicted of child sex offences and sharing personal data of some pupils.
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New Event To Celebrate Chichester Skatepark
An event to celebrate the thrilling sports of skateboarding, scooting and BMX biking and encourage people of all ages to get involved will take place at Chichester skatepark this month.
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Drusillas Zoo Animals Receive Small-Screen Stardom In New Season Of ITV’s Grace
Local crime thriller fans may have spotted some familiar ‘faces’ when tuning in to the latest series of ITV’s Grace, which aired yesterday (Sunday) – the animals at Drusillas Zoo Park.
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West Sussex Secondary School Places Application Process Opens Online
Applications for secondary school places in West Sussex for September 2025 are now open.
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Pedestrian Sadly Dies In Cowfold Collision
Police are appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian was tragically killed in a collision in Cowfold.
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17-Year-Old Charged With Hailsham Murder
The Crown Prosecution Service has this evening (1 September) authorised a charge of murder against a 17-year-old male from Hellingly.
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Horsham Man Jailed For Arranging Child Sexual Exploitation In Philippines
A Horsham man who repeatedly sent money to people in the Philippines in return for indecent images of children has been jailed.
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Police Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Collision In Petworth
Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal collision in Station Road, Petworth, on Thursday evening (22 August).
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Arrests Made And Stolen Motorcycles Recovered In Newhaven And Eastbourne
Officers are continuing to target offenders responsible for motorcycle thefts in East Sussex.
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Three Brighton & Hove Social Workers Shortlisted For National Awards
Three social workers from Brighton & Hove City Council have been named as finalists for the Social Worker of the Year Awards 2024.
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Eastbourne's First GreenSeas Trust Bin Hailed Landmark Step in Marine Conservation
Eastbourne has welcomed its first Greenseas Trust bin in an effort to clean up the town without suffering any 'bin-cidents'.
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The East Sussex Town Dreaming Of Reality TV Stardom
Have you ever thought about applying to be on TV? New research has revealed the UK areas most interested in becoming a reality TV star, with Hove ranking seventh.
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Yellow Weather Warning Issued For Sussex
A yellow weather warning has been issued for Sussex this weekend.
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Appeal Following Burglary In Plumpton
Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at a college in Plumpton.
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Chichester Farmers Market Helping To Boost Small Businesses
More than 40 Chichester Farmers Market stallholders are boosting their business thanks to the opportunity to reach local communities at this popular Chichester city centre market.
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Sussex Brewery Takes Its Beer To Customers
While continuing to search for a suitable venue to open its first taproom, a Sussex brewery has decided to take its beer out to customers instead.
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GCSE Results In Brighton And Hove Show Year-On-Year Improvement
Provisional GCSE results for Brighton & Hove have shown an increase on last year’s figures.
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Sussex Police Arrest Nine People In Connection With Recent Protests
Sussex Police has arrested nine people in connection with a number of protests across the county last week.
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London Gatwick Announces Charity Fund Recipients In Sussex
Local charities and support organisations throughout Sussex are celebrating today as the Gatwick Airport Community Trust announces the beneficiaries of its funding programme throughout the region.
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Eastbourne College Celebrates Superb GCSE Results For 2024
After outstanding A-level results last week, Eastbourne College is today celebrating another excellent set of GCSE results, with a record number of pupils achieving top grades.
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Man Arrested After Indecent Exposure In Brighton
Police responded to a report on July 26 at around 1am, that a man had followed and exposed himself to two women and a man in the Gloucester Place area in Brighton.
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Man Sentenced After Knifepoint Robberies At Pharmacies In East Sussex
A 42-year-old-man has been jailed for 12 years following three robberies at chemists in East Sussex.
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Eastbourne's Freya One Of Ten Budding Young Poets Having Work Displayed On UK's Largest Rail Network
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) – the UK’s largest train company – has today announced the 10 winners of its national poetry competition, following fierce competition.
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Rutter Joins Brighton And Hove Albion From Leeds
Brighton and Hove Albion have confirmed the signing of Georginio Rutter from Leeds United.
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Sussex Police Become First In South East To Sign Anti-Racism Charter
Sussex Police have become the first public sector employer in the south east to sign up to UNISON’s anti-racism charter.
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Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder Of Woman In Crawley
Police have arrested a man on suspicion of murder following an incident in Crawley yesterday (Sunday).
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Sussex Zoo Delights In Baby Boom Welcoming Thirteen Adorable ‘Zoo Borns’
Drusillas Zoo near Alfriston are celebrating a boom of adorable ‘zoo borns’ in recent months, after the healthy arrival of some seriously cute little ones.
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Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Causing Unnecessary Suffering To Dog
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was arrested in connection with an incident involving a dog he was walking.
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Hove Named In UK Areas With Most Desire To Quit Smoking
A new study by experts at Go Smoke Free has revealed the UK areas with the most desire to quit smoking, with Hove ranking fifth.
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Renewed Appeal To Identify Man In Connection With Abuse In Shoreham
Police investigating a report of threatening and abusive behaviour at a premises in Shoreham have renewed their appeal for a man they wish to speak with.
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Two Men Sentenced In East Sussex Arson And Criminal Damage Series
Two men have been sentenced following a series of senseless arson and criminal damage offences in East Sussex.
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Drugs Gang Sentenced For Dealing Cocaine In Worthing
An investigation into six men, involved in the distribution of cocaine between London and the Sussex coast, has now concluded.
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Tom Daley Takes To Brighton Beach For Don't Drink And Dive Campaign
Five-time Olympic medallist Tom Daley has returned from Paris to launch a new responsible drinking campaign to get people talking, thinking and drinking differently around water.
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Grants Available To Plant More Community Orchards Across Chichester District
Community groups and parish councils in the Chichester District are being encouraged to apply for funding to increase the number of community orchards across the district.
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Portslade Man Jailed For Assaults At Brighton Counter Protest
A Brighton man who assaulted a member of the public and a police officer at a demonstration in the city has been jailed.
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Boy, 17, Charged With Rape Of Woman In Eastbourne
A 17-year-old boy from Eastbourne, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has today (12 August) been charged with the rape of a woman on Eastbourne beach.
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Man Arrested In Hove Kidnap Investigation
Following a report of a kidnap in Hove at around 2am on Monday, August 5, a 21-year-old man from Brighton has been arrested in connection with the investigation.
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Buonanotte Signs New Deal And Joins Leicester On Loan
Facundo Buonanotte has signed an extended contract with Albion and subsequently joined Leicester City on a season-long loan.
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City Centre Blitz Kicks Off New Approach To Tackling Graffiti
A blitz to remove graffiti from some of the busiest parts of the city centre is underway as part of a new approach to tackling illegal tagging in Brighton & Hove.
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Man Jailed For Malicious Communications Ahead Of Brighton Protest
A Worthing man has been jailed for publishing malicious communications ahead of a planned event in Brighton on Wednesday (7 August).
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What A Load Of Rubbish! Rott-en Service For Brighton And Hove Residents
Rubbish wasn’t collected from houses in Rottingdean for three weeks because the only driver willing to reverse down their driveway was on holiday, residents have been told.
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Undav Joins Stuttgart From Brighton In Permanent Move
Deniz Undav has joined VfB Stuttgart in a permanent move, for undisclosed terms.
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Brighton Named Premier League's Best Away Day Experience
Research shows that Brighton has the best away day in the top league in England, with high median reviews for bars, pubs, and restaurants, reasonable prices for hotels and drinks, and a high percentage of positive stadium reviews.
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Brighton Sex Offender Sentenced
A 28-year-old man from Brighton has been sentenced for multiple child sexual offences following an investigation by the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit (SEROCU) with support from Sussex Police’s Management of sexual offenders and violent offenders (MOSOVO) team.
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Dangerous Driver Killed Cyclist In Hit-And-Run Chichester Collision
A dangerous driver caused a fatal collision with a cyclist because he was distracted by using his mobile phone at the wheel.
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Identity Appeal Following Knife-Point Robbery At East Grinstead Shop
Do you recognise this man?
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Sussex Police Thank Public After Protests Pass Without Incident
Sussex Police stood up a large policing operation in response to potential criminal disorder on Wednesday evening and deployed officers to Brighton and Hastings.
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Sussex Police Statement On Recent Criminal Disorder Across The Country
Sussex Police say they are aware of growing public concern following the recent criminal disorder seen across the country and have move to reassure those within the local area.
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Vehicle Seized In Hove Kidnap Investigation
A vehicle has been seized as detectives continue to investigate a kidnap in Hove.
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Brighton And Hove Pride 2024 A Dazzling Celebration Of Love And Diversity
This past weekend saw Brighton and Hove explode into a rainbow of colour, as the city celebrated its most spectacular Pride festival yet.
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Witness Appeal After Man Charged With Indecent Exposure In Brighton
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure following an incident in Brighton on Tuesday, 9 July.
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East Sussex Breaks Barriers With Online Service For HIV Prevention
PEOPLE at risk of contracting HIV will find it easier to access preventative treatment as East Sussex becomes the first county in the country to offer an online service.
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What's On In Sussex?
Our pick of events, festivals, exhibitions and gigs In 2024.
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