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Pharmacist spared prison over teenager’s death in crash
A 67-year-old pharmacist who drove into a motorbike, killing the teenage rider, was spared prison today (Wednesday 21 January). Jagjeet Gujral swerved into the path of former BHASVIC student Charlie Chandler, 18, causing injuries that proved impossible to survive. Gujral initially denied a charge of...
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Updated: Former Labour councillor joins the Greens
A former Labour councillor has joined the Greens almost a year after he quit his old party to become an Independent. Bruno de Oliveira, who represents Hollingdean and Fiveways, has had his allegiance updated on the Brighton and Hove City Council website. When he quit his former party, Councillor de ...
Mayor opens extended and refurbished gym at Portslade Sports Centre
The new look gym at Portslade Sports Centre has been officially opened by Mayor Amanda Grimshaw. The ambitious project has seen the popular gym almost double in size, with upgraded flooring, improved audio, visual and sound systems and a wide range of new equipment as well as expanded and improved w...
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Brighton dealer jailed for prison smuggling plot
A Brighton drug dealer’s plot with a prison officer to smuggle spice into jail has instead landed her behind bars. Lilea Sallis, 28, was put in touch with prison officer Isabelle Dale by Shahid Sharif, who had become romantically involved with Dale while he was serving time at HMP Coldingley in Su...
OMD announce Brighton charity concert as part of their ‘Summer Of Hits’ tour
Synth pioneers Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD) have this morning revealed details of their return to Brighton with a very special concert with 100% of the profits going to My University Hospitals Sussex. The event is hosted by JOY. Concerts in association with X-Ray and the venue of choice i...
Hippodrome capacity to be increased for live music
The live music operator which has signed up to take on the Hippodrome says it wants to increase the venue’s capacity. The company, not officially named but thought to be Live Nation’s Academy Music Group, signed a contract with the owners of the venue, Matsim, last year. Now, a planning applicat...
Two arrests as police make discovery in large operation
Two people have been arrested following a search of three addresses
Newhaven charities urged to apply for £18k funding
Newhaven Enterprise Zone (NEZ) is inviting charities and not for profit organisations in the town to apply for a share of £18k of funding. Applications for the NEZ Community Fund are open now, with a deadline of 12 noon on Friday 20 February. Michelle Connors, programme manager, NEZ said: “We are...
The Rock Orchestra Arena of Fire At Brighton Centre
The Rock Orchestra Arena of Fire COMES TO BRIGHTON CENTRE –Friday 30 October 2026 – doors 6:30pm After back to back tours of USA & Europe, The Rock Orchestra returns to Brighton Centre.Igniting the flames of legendary Rock & Metal songs with the help of pyro displays and fire performers,...
Brighton Psych Fest reveals the first wave of artists for 2026!
After the roaring success of its debut in August 2024 & 2025, the first wave of acts are announced for Brighton Psych Fest 2026 – ft. STEREOLAB, ALLAH-LAS, GWENNO, NIGHT TAPES, THE MYSTERY LIGHT, LAEL NEALE, THISTLE, BLEECH 9:3 KNIVES, MILO KORBENSKI, FLORAL IMAGE, LEMONSUCKR, MARTIAL ARTS, HI...
Man found dead at house in Hove
A man was found dead at a house in Hove yesterday morning (Tuesday 20 January). Sussex Police said: “Emergency services were called to an address in Downland Drive, Hove, on Tuesday (20 January) at around 7.40am in response to a welfare concern. “Sadly, a 51-year-old man was confirmed deceased a...
Martin Lewis issues alert to 14 million Brits who could save hundreds
Martin Lewis has issued urgent advice everyone should follow to reduce their annual bills.
Spending plan unveiled as council faces £56m funding gap
Council leaders will meet next week to consider how the authority can invest more than £693 million on vital public services for people in East Sussex
Thousands of parents in city back call to raise social media age to 16
Brighton and Hove parents have flooded MPs with calls to raise social media age to 16
Brighton’s bin problems are piling up – and voters will notice
Tomorrow members of Brighton and Hove City Council will be considering a proposal to reduce refuse collections from weekly to fortnightly, writes Andy Winter.
City council's temporary accommodation costs spiral amid 'broken system'
The spiralling cost of emergency and temporary housing has spurred a leading councillor to urge the government to provide the flexibility that would allow the council to bring things under control.
Man forced to use his savings to pay for his water protests against bill increases
A man who has been forced to use his retirement fund to pay his water bills has been protesting for weeks
Town centre pub set for makeover after renovation plans are approved
Duke of Devonshire, a Mitchells and Butlers pub in central Eastbourne, East Sussex, will be getting an external makeover with new signage
Pastel skies and wild horses captured in peaceful sunset images
These images show a beautiful sunset at Cissbury Ring as soft pastel colours spread across the sky.
93-year-old couple with 15 grandchildren open new store
Joan and Bill Butler helped officially launch Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care in Haywards Heath at its recent re-opening