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Suspect pretended to be undercover cop in ‘creepy’ bid to get back phone
A suspect whose phone had been seized by police pretended to be an undercover cop in a “baffling” bid to get it back. Sunil Mahay, 35, was arrested for allegedly groping a woman in January last year – an allegation which he is still under investigation for. By October, he still hadn’t got hi...
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Sussex given Tongue lashing on day one at Trent Bridge
Sussex 169 (59 overs) Nottinghamshire 164-3 (37 overs) England’s Josh Tongue picked up a second consecutive five-wicket haul at Trent Bridge as Nottinghamshire dismissed Sussex for 169 before closing on 164-3 on the opening day of their Rothesay County Championship clash. The two counties started ...
Former council candidate charged with harassing estranged wife
A former council candidate is to stand trial charged with harassing his estranged wife. Timothy Hodges, who twice stood in Brighton and Hove City Council elections, is accused of harassing Claire Hodges at an address in Kingsley Road, Brighton, last August and September. Hodges, 56, who until this m...
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Balaclava-clad gang rob boys near Horror Hotel pier ride
Two young teenage boys were robbed by a gang who surrounded them by the Horror Hotel ride on the Palace Pier. Police today released these images in connection with the robbery, which happened on Sunday, February 9, just before 1pm. The two 13-year-old boys were approached and surrounded by a group o...
Direct train service from Brighton to Newcastle planned
Proposals to operate direct train services between Newcastle and Brighton have been announced. Arriva Group said the trains would run under its Grand Central brand and call at stations such as York, Sheffield, Birmingham New Street, Oxford, Reading and Gatwick airport. It is submitting an applicatio...
Award-Winning Networking Community Offers Free Memberships to Empower Marginalised Women in Business
Co-Women, the award-winning social and networking club for women-led businesses, is taking bold steps to empower marginalised women in business by offering free sponsored memberships – ensuring that every woman has the opportunity to thrive, connect, and feel seen. Founded by Jo Child, Co-Women ...
SUN, SEA AND SCROLLING: BRIGHTON CROWNED UK’S MOST TRAVEL-OBSESSED CITY
With summer on the horizon, the UK’s most travel-obsessed city has been revealed – and it’s not London or Manchester! According to the new Roaming League Table from iD Mobile, the mobile network with more inclusive Roaming destinations than any other UK provider, Brighton claims the title,...
Comedian Michelle De Swarte To Come To Brighton
Michelle De Swarte: The Afters COmnes to Brighton on Friday 21st of November at the Brighton Corn Exchange-Tickers On sale 11am Friday 25th April Comedian, star and writer-creator of BBC’s critically acclaimed Spent, Michelle De Swarte is back on the road with her entourage of trademark razor-shar...
Roedean staff to strike for first time in 140 years
Staff at Roedean School are to walk out for five days over changes to their pensions in the first strike action the 140-year-old school has ever seen. Members of the National Education Union are also protesting over the loss of 28 jobs in a restructure which they say will also see pay cuts. Strikes ...
Body found in search for missing man
A body has been found in the search for a man with links to Brighton who had been missing for more than two weeks. Sussex Police said this morning (Friday 25 April): “Sadly the body of an unidentified man was found in Littlehampton on Thursday evening (24 April). “The family of missing Nathan Li...
Millions more to go on potholes and road repairs
Cabinet members have approved spending government grants totalling more than £8 million on transport plans, with more than £2 million going towards pothole repairs. Brighton and Hove City Council set out plans to spend £8.3 million on capital projects as part of its Local Transport Plan and these...
That’ll Be The Day Spring Tour – A Joyous Evening
Worthing was alive with marvelous song and a group of truly versatile musicians last night as we thoroughly enjoyed the latest production of That’ll Be The Day at Worthing Pavilion Theatre. Now in it’s 39th year, this show is true reflection of how wonderful our history of rock and roll is. Span...
Mental health oral history project seeks participants
Take part in Living Histories, an oral history project capturing the experiences of those who have used or worked in NHS mental health services in Sussex. Led by Heads On, the charity for Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, and NHS Charities ...
Preston Manor – A New Era
Preston Manor: A New Era For the first time in five years, Preston Manor has reopened to the general public with a new visitor experience. Explore the world of Ellen and Charles Stanford, where the “upstairs-downstairs” life of Edwardian society comes alive. Preston Manor & Gardens was the h...
Royal Pavilion’s brand-new COLOUR exhibition opens
Brighton’s Royal Pavilion has opened a brand-new exhibition that celebrates the magic and meaning of colour through immersive displays, art installations, and sensory experiences. COLOUR opened recently and runs until 19 October 2025, celebrating the vibrant hues of the Royal Pavilion. This exhibi...
Brighton hospital’s £62m A&E makeover should end corridor care, say trust chiefs
Hospital bosses are trying to reduce the number of accident and emergency (A&E) patients in corridors and eliminate the problem altogether as a £62 million project moves ahead. They gave an update on the modernisation of the Emergency Department at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, in Brighton,...
Sussex Police officer dismissed for using racist language
A Sussex police officer has been dismissed after he made racist comments and used offensive language towards a fellow officer while they were off duty. PC Jack Nicholson, 27, who was based on Brighton and Hove division, was the subject of a misconduct hearing held at Sussex Police headquarters today...
Potter praises fantastic people at Brighton while planning to plunder the points
Former Brighton and Hove Albion boss Graham Potter praised the fantastic people at his old club as he looked back fondly on his time at Falmer. But he also looked ahead to Saturday (26 April) when he hopes that his current club, West Ham United, can take all three points at the Amex. Potter is […]
Eastbourne Theatre This May
Coming up… THIS MAY AT EASTBOURNE THEATRES The Business of Murder Set in 1981, this psychological thriller follows a detective, a playwright, and a man who brings them together in the business of murder. Tabs Productions’ latest return to The Devonshire Park promises an unexpected, elegant, and...
Constance Marten tells court ‘we did everything we could to protect’ baby
Aristocrat Constance Marten has told jurors she moved from place to place with her newborn girl to prevent the baby from being taken into care, insisting she and her partner did “everything we could to protect her”. Marten, 37, and Mark Gordon, 50, are charged with the manslaughter of their daug...