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Bishop to help Brighton church celebrate 150th anniversary
A Brighton church is celebrating a special anniversary tomorrow (Sunday 8 September) as it marks 150 years to the day since it was consecrated. The Bishop of Chichester Martin Warner is due to preside and preach at a solemn mass at 5pm to mark the anniversary. And earlier, the landmark church will a...
Campaigners ask government to ‘call in’ Royal Mail plan
Campaigners fighting the Royal Mail’s planning application to build a new depot in Patcham have asked for the application to be “called in” by the Secretary of State. Brighton and Hove City Council’s Planning Committee voted to be “minded to grant” the application subject to agreements a...
Weekend Feature – What is synthol and why are bodybuilders putting it into their muscles?
Getting ripped takes effort. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson didn’t get to look the way he does by sitting on the sofa with a packet of Doritos propped up on his pecs. It took years of sweat, pain and sacrifice. Many men (not all of us, though, it should be noted) would love to be as […] The post ...
Man suffers serious injuries in seafront crash this morning
A young suffered serious injuries in a crash on the A259 seafront road in Brighton in the early hours of this morning (Saturday 7 September). A car driver was arrested while the road, Marine Drive, was closed just west of Brighton Marina for several hours. Sussex Police said: “Emergency services h...
Fat Dog drop debut album, play 2 Brighton instores & announce 2025 gig at Chalk
FAT DOG – RESIDENT, BRIGHTON 6.9.24 (5:45pm & 7:00pm shows) It really is fair to state that the chaotic south London rabble known as Fat Dog are literally one of the most exciting breakthrough bands of the past few years! They are known for their frenzied wild live shows, with some of these h...
Sex attacker targeted woman near supermarket
A man followed a woman and sexually assaulted her, Sussex Police said. The force said: “Police are appealing for information after a woman reported being sexually assaulted by a man in New England Street, Brighton, on Sunday 11 August at around 9.40pm. “The man reportedly followed the woman as s...
Weekend Feature -Complex post-traumatic stress disorder
Stephanie Foo, an award-winning radio producer, suffers from complex post-traumatic stress disorder, a disorder that in her country (the US) “doesn’t officially exist”. In her new book, What My Bones Know, Foo writes movingly about what it’s like to live with complex PTSD and her long jour...
Why low serotonin may not be the cause of depression
A recent study found inconsistent evidence linking the neurotransmitter serotonin to depression. In an article for The Conversation, the authors of the study concluded that it is impossible to say that taking SSRI antidepressants is worthwhile. But is it safe to conclude that serotonin is not involv...
Westminster High faces a rocky new term as Parliament opens
SO IT’S back to school for the boys and girls of Westminster High - and the outlook for many is not as good as they might have hoped as they broke up for their summer hols.
Fears new 18-storey seafront tower could cause noise issues
A decision on controversial plans to build a major apartment complex in Newhaven has been delayed for a second time.
'Arty and bohemian' Sussex high street named one of UK's best
An "arty and bohemian" high street in a Sussex town has been named one of the best in the country.
Mod brand releases new collection ahead of big reunion
A popular mod clothing brand has released a new collection ahead of a special event.
Kittens found dumped in park inside sealed basket
A pair of kittens were found dumped in a sealed basket in a park.
New Ikea click and collect service is approved and will open
Plans for an Ikea click and collect service in a shopping centre car park have been approved.
‘Lovely city welcomed me’ - asylum seeker who worked at council for decades retires
A long-serving council officer who came to Britain as an asylum seeker has announced he will retire soon.
Retailer asks for clothing donations to fund cancer research
TK Maxx is calling for clothing donations to help children with cancer during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Countryside cottage declared unstable after being struck by a lorry
Plans to repair a listed building which was struck by a lorry have been submitted to The South Downs National Park Authority.
Road markings missing after city centre crash resurfacing
A city centre road has been resurfaced following a police car crash, but remains without road markings.
Council tax on second homes will be DOUBLED in one area
Arun District Council are set to double council tax charges on second homes in Arun, along with council tax due on properties that have been empty for at least a year.
Landmark hotel reopens after major refurbishment
A landmark high street hotel has reopened for bookings after a major refurbishment.