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Heavy rain on the way, warns Met Office
Heavy rain is on the way, according to a weather warning issued by the Met Office this morning (Thursday 28 August). Some areas could see 2in or closer to 3in of rainfall in just a few hours overnight, the official forecaster said. The warning said: “Heavy showers and longer spells of heavy rain m...
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From Suffragettes to witchcraft: September talks at Newhaven Fort
After an action-packed summer, Newhaven Fort is offering four thought-provoking talks to engage curious minds this September. The talks span a range of topics: the Suffragettes and Suffragists, chalk landscape art, witchcraft and southern England’s historic industries. Ticket prices start from £5...
Newhaven town centre £100,000 revamp gathers momentum
Shop fronts in Newhaven are set for a £100,000 makeover this year, thanks to funding from Newhaven Enterprise Zone (NEZ) that will help transform the look and feel of the town centre. Six shops have already secured £38,650 of support through the NEZ Town Centre Revitalisation Fund. The scheme is ...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Award-Winning Film “Rad Santa” Brings Festive Magic to Brighton with Exclusive Sneak Peek
Brighton film lovers are in for a special treat this evening (Thursday)as the multi-award-winning Christmas film “Rad Santa” comes to The Brighthelm Centre for an exclusive festive sneak peek event. The original Christmas film by acclaimed filmmakers Ben & Bonny Coakley promises to deliver h...
Inquest explores care and death of former council leader
An inquest into the death former Brighton and Hove City Council leader Mary Mears heard that friends had concerns about her treatment in hospital and in a care home. Mrs Mears suffered a debilitating stroke within hours of having elective heart surgery for an irregular heartbeat at the Royal Sussex ...
Oxford blues – Brighton and Hove Albion win League Cup rout
Oxford United 0 Brighton and Hove Albion 6 Nineteen-year-old Stefanos Tzimas enjoyed a dream debut tonight, scoring two goals and setting up a third after coming on as a 66th minute sub. And both Tzimas goals were set up by 17-year-old Harry Howell, from Worthing, as the Seagulls dumped Oxford out o...
Milner skippers Brighton and Hove Albion in League Cup at Oxford
James Milner captains Brighton and Hove Albion as they face Oxford United in round two of the League Cup this evening (Wednesday 27 August). The 39-year-old is joined by veteran keeper Jason Steele, 35, and defender Joel Veltman, 33, in a squad that includes more than a few teens and slightly older ...
Food waste collections are coming to Brighton & Hove
Next month sees the start of free weekly food waste collections in Brighton & Hove, with the first phase starting in the east of the city from 15 September. Residents in Saltdean, Rottingdean, Ovingdean, Woodingean and Brighton Marina will receive a starter pack which includes a kitchen caddy, c...
Woman denies damaging Israeli memorial
A Brighton woman has denied damaging and stealing a memorial plaque to Israeli hostages and victims of the Hamas attacks in Palmeira Square. Fiona Monro, 58, appeared at Lewes Crown Court yesterday charged with criminal damage and theft of the memorial board. The charge sheet says the board, worth ...
New cross-city express bus route launched
A new express bus route linking Hangleton to Falmer via two train stations and the Amex is launching next month. The 3X starts running on Sunday, 28 September, calling at Hove Polyclinic, Hove Station, Brighton Station, Lewes Road, and the Amex Stadium. It’s being paid for with money from Brighton...
First Brighton neighbourhoods to get food waste collections from next month
People living in the east of the city are to be the first to get food waste collections, start next month. Residents in Saltdean, Rottingdean, Ovingdean, Woodingean and Brighton Marina will receive a starter pack which includes a kitchen caddy, compostable caddy liners, and either an outdoor caddy (...
Brighton has country’s third lowest fertility rate
Brighton and Hove has the third lowest fertility rate in England and Wales, figures released today show. The rate – defined as the average number of live children women would expect to have across their childbearing life – has dropped from 0.98 in 2023 to 0.97 in 2024. The total fertility rate a...
Brighton man jailed for breaching community behaviour notice
A Brighton man has been jailed for breaching a community behaviour notice Sussex Police said: “A Brighton man has been sentenced to 20 weeks behind bars after a community behaviour notice (CBN) was breached, and verbal abuse was hurled in the city. “On Friday 8 August, officers attended Princes ...
Brighton & Hove’s provisional GCSE results reveal worrying decline
Brighton & Hove’s provisional GCSE results reveal a concerning educational trend, with 48% of students achieving combined English and Maths at grades 5 and above, representing a decrease from last year’s 52%. This four-percentage-point drop reflects the national trend of declining performanc...
Dara Ó Briain is back with a brand-new live show at the Congress Theatre
Dara Ó Briain is back, with a brand-new live show, and he’s headed to the Congress Theatre, Eastbourne, Friday 12 September, 8pm. Tickets are selling fast, booking advised. After the huge international success of his last tour, ‘So, Where Were We?’ which sold out 173 venues across 20 c...
Man arrested after disturbance involving 'number of people'
A man has been arrested after a disturbance involving a "number of people".
Man 'appalled' by mountains of rubbish dumped on beach and 'blowing into sea'
A resident from Newhaven has spoken out about the mounting rubbish by the beach near his home.
Wildlife-friendly gardening tips shared at Yapton community event
Environmental charity Sussex Green Living recently hosted a hands-on gardening workshop for residents at Ryebank Gate in Yapton.
Hove man raises more than £5,500 with charity head shave for cancer care
David Fraser of Woodland Dry Cleaners Hove has raised an incredible £5,575, including Gift Aid, for the Sussex Cancer Fund following his head shave challenge.
Festival celebrates older people with 80 events across East Sussex
Street dancing, sangria and accessible sport are some of the events taking place across East Sussex as part of the largest celebration of older people the county has ever seen.