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'Suits all parties' - Brighton and Hove Albion director explains decision to let £10m striker leave
Abdallah Sima has secured a permanent move away from Brighton and Hove Albion to RC Lens.

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In pictures: Frock Up Friday event set to bring touch of glamour to Hastings this weekend
The Frock Up Friday festival is back this weekend with an amazing selection of events and activities.


'Major' - Brighton and Hove Albion announce new co-owner as chief becomes club’s second largest shareholder
Brighton and Hove Albion’s chief executive Paul Barber is now a co-owner of the club.

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Fake cabbie given 23-year sentence for attacking two women
A sexual predator who pretended to be an Uber driver has been given a 23-year sentence after a court heard harrowing testimony from his devastated victims. Graham Head, 68, targeted two young women, each heading home after a night out in Brighton, in separate incidents three months apart. Both women...
Barber takes stake in Brighton and Hove Albion
Brighton and Hove Albion chief executive Paul Barber has taken a 1.5 per cent stake in the football club. Albion said: “Paul Barber has further strengthened his commitment to the club with the acquisition of newly issued shares. “Albion’s deputy chairman and chief executive becomes the club’...
Lawnmower history revealed on Portslade History Day
A Sussex man’s quest to trace the roots of the humble lawnmower will be exposed during Portslade History Day on Saturday 6th September,

Exhibition offers "rare, sensory window into transgender joy"
An intimate and multi-sensory exploration of gender euphoria, ritual and rebirth concludes September at Worthing’s Colonnade House.


Thunderbirds are go in Sussex as Gerry Anderson's daughter gives show
Growing up with Thunderbirds is the title of a new live show by Dee Anderson, daughter of famous puppet creators Gerry and Sylvia Anderson.


Shelter launches pioneering rescue and repair campaign to help Brighton shoppers bag a bargain and tackle clothing waste
Fashion lovers in Brighton can bag a bargain, learn new skills and boost their eco creds thanks to a pioneering project from Shelter shops launching next week (1 September).

Public meeting to discuss plan to scrap Floral Clock
A public meeting is planned to discuss the Floral Clock, with the organisers issuing invitations to a number of councillors. In an email, heritage campaigner Laura King, from the Friends of Brighton and Hove Citizens’ Action Group, said: “I’ve been asked to arrange a public meeting outside at ...

Musical show to support Sussex children's charity
Three talented musicians are staging their third concert in September raising money for a charity very close to their hearts.


Former Sussex Police officer found to have associated with member of organised crime group
A former Sussex Police officer found to have consorted with a member of an organised crime group would have been dismissed if she was still serving.

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...

Banned and sold out: Endless Brighton show shocks the art world!!
Every Artwork Sold at Endless Exhibition in Brighton Indelible Fine Art has announced that every piece in its latest exhibition by the British street artist Endless has sold just days after opening.


Rock legend set to perform in Hastings
Crosby Stills and Nash star Graham Nash is set to perform at the White Rock Theatre in Hastings on October 18.


Take part in walking challenge at iconic Sussex forest this autumn
People are invited to take part in The Ashdown Forest Clumps Walk Challenge 2025

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Nouvelle Vague play Brighton as they mark anniversary
Hitting the road for a worldwide tour in 2025, Nouvelle Vague will embark on a stretch of UK shows throughout November including Brighton.
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Murder at Midnight will send chills through Eastbourne
Jason Durr, Susie Blake, Max Bowden and Katie McGlynn combine for the world premiere of Torben Betts’ comedy thriller Murder at Midnight at the Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne from October 27-31 .
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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...