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Burglars wanted after targeting four properties across Brighton and Hove
Police are hunting burglars who are believed to have targeted four properties across Brighton and Hove. Sussex Police said: “Police are investigating four reports of burglaries and an attempted burglary at addresses in Brighton and Hove. “The incidents are reported to have happened between Satur...
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Driver fails to stop after car and two motorbikes crash
A driver failed to stop after a crash involving two motorbikes just north of Brighton at the weekend. One of the motorcyclists, a 56-year-old woman, from Rustington, suffered serious injuries in the crash and was taken to hospital. Sussex Police said today (Wednesday 31 December): “We are appealin...
Last-Minute Tonight in Brighton: Where to Go (Pubs, Food, Theatre, Gigs & More)
Still haven’t booked anything for tonight? No problem — Brighton comes alive after dark, and whether you fancy a bit of culture, live music, comedy, theatre, or just a casual pint and great food, there’s plenty of options that happily take walk-ins or have availability late in the day. 🍻 Pu...
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New pub owners want to turn upstairs into holiday lets
The new owners of a Rottingdean pub want to turn its upstairs floors into three holiday flats. Landar Property Developments bought the mock Tudor Queen Victoria pub in the High Street at the beginning of the year. Planning documents included in an application validated this month show they initially...
Your top stories this year – December
As 2025 draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the stories that made the news month by month. A high-end Brighton restaurant chain is set to open a new gastropub in the city centre next month. The Aquarium roundabout will be removed in January to be replaced by a new traffic […]
Your top stories this year – November
As 2025 draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the stories that made the news month by month. A resident was threatened with having her door broken down for a gas safety check while she was away looking after sick mother. A man crashed into a bus stop on the A23 […]
Brighton and Hove Albion salvage a point at West Ham
West Ham United 2 Brighton and Hove Albion 2 Brighton and Hove Albion came back from behind twice to rescue a point against West Ham United at the London Stadium this evening (Tuesday 30 December). The Hammers were unable to grasp a lifeline as their relegation woes deepen while Brighton chased the ...
Four changes as Brighton and Hove Albion face West Ham United
Brighton and Hove Albion boss Fabian Hürzeler has made four changes to the starting line up at West Ham United this evening (Tuesday 30 December). Danny Welbeck returns, along with Yankuba Minteh. Joel Veltman is also due to start as is James Milner. Four of the eleven who started against Arsenal ...
Rory Marshall’s smash-hit, sell-out show ‘Pathetic Little Characters’ is heading to Brighton’s Komedia in January 2026
One of the breakout stars of the 2025 Edinburgh Festival Fringe is heading to the south coast. Rory Marshall’s critically-acclaimed, sell-out comedy hit Pathetic Little Characters will arrive at Komedia Brighton on Saturday 17 January 2026, bringing one of the most talked-about new comedy shows of...
Brighton eye care specialist ‘humbled’ by honour from King
An eye care specialist has spoken of being “humbled” after she was included in the newly published New Year Honours List. And her former employer, University Hospitals Sussex, said that it was “proud to celebrate” Joy White who was awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM). She was the head of se...
Teen guilty of stabbing love rival
A 16-year-old boy has been convicted of stabbing another teenager in an attack apparently motivated by jealousy over a girl. The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, denied the attack but was found guilty by district judge Tessa Szagun after a trial at Brighton Magistrates Court. She heard ev...
Row over ‘abhorrent’ tweets overshadows freed activist’s reunion with son from Brighton
A political row over a British-Egyptian activist’s “abhorrent” posts on social media have overshadowed his reunion with his 14-year-old son who lives in Brighton. The Foreign Secretary said that she had ordered a review of “serious information failures” in the consular case of Alaa Abd El-...
Water bosses issues frozen pipes warning as weather turns colder
Water company bosses have issued a warning about frozen pipes as weather forecasts suggest a cold snap is in prospect. Southern Water said: “A cold blast is heading our way for the next few days – possibly bringing frost and ice, raising the risk of leaks, burst pipes and expensive repairs. “D...
‘Zack is a phenomenal leader’: Siân Berry on the Green party’s next steps as membership doubles
Since Zack Polanski took over as leader, the party has doubled its membership and its four MPs want to take on Reform’s anger and build community spirit“Someone has to be out there making the narrative for social security. Someone has to fight the corrosive attitudes to people on benefits,” sa...
Thousands of Homes Planned for South Downs National Park in Major Development Push
Plans to build thousands of new homes across the South Downs National Park have been unveiled as part of a major housing strategy aimed at tackling the region’s growing affordability crisis. Local planning authorities have confirmed that the proposals form part of a long-term development framework...
Sussex’s Jayne Torvill Awarded Damehood in New Year Honours
Sussex skating legend Jayne Torvill has been awarded a damehood in the King’s New Year Honours, recognising a lifetime of achievement that has transformed British sport and culture. Best known as one half of the iconic ice-dancing duo Torvill and Dean, Torvill grew up in East Sussex and has remain...
Buses to run around the clock this New Year’s Eve
Getting home from New Year’s celebrations will be easier this year with buses running into the early hours. Brighton and Hove Buses is putting extra services on its night bus timetables, with some routes having buses running until 5am. And Stagecoach is running the N700 to Worthing every hour unti...
Charity plans to turn Level cafe into community gym
A youth charity is planning to turn the former Level cafe into a community gym. The FMG Project has submitted plans to make alterations to the building, which has been closed for almost five years because of persistent water damage. Brighton and Hove City Council said the charity had applied for gra...
Your top stories this year – October
As 2025 draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the stories that made the news month by month. Stanford Infant and Junior Schools announced plans to merge in order to combat rising costs and shrinking numbers. A new timelapse video showed the latest phase of the Madeira Terrace restoration...
Your top stories this year – September
As 2025 draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the stories that made the news month by month. Brighton and Hove City Council proposed absorbing places on its northern and eastern edges as part of a shake up of councils across Sussex. A tenant with mental health problems was believed to [...