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Fine Art lecturer to exhibit at Brighton’s Artists Open Houses this May
Paintings, sculptures and ceramics will be among the diverse work on show at a major exhibition during the Artists Open Houses festival in Brighton this May.
Neighbours shocked as plans for a shared house in quiet Portslade street approved despite objections
Neighbours were shocked to find that plans for a shared house in a quiet residential street were approved despite several objections.
Lewes date for Ayckbourn tour
Philip Ayckbourn debuts his new play on tour in Sussex.
Rare sighting in Hove as wildlife lovers spot TV naturalist
TV presenter, naturalist and author Chris Packham took a break from filming earlier today (Monday 22 April) to visit Hove Community Field. Packham, 62, had been filming at the nearby Booth Museum of Natural History, in Dyke Road, Brighton, for the One Show, the BBC One television programme. The Spri...
Objectors too late to halt shared house plan
Neighbours were shocked to find that plans for a shared house in a quiet residential street were approved despite several objections. The planning permission means that 71 Eastbrook Road, Portslade, could be converted from a family home into a five-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO). The pro...
Brighton lifeboat crew called out twice in just over 12 hours
The RNLI Brighton lifeboat was called out twice in just over 12 hours. The volunteer crew received the first call shortly before midday yesterday (Sunday 21 April). The RNLI said: “The volunteer crew was first paged at 11.54am on Sunday to a report of a capsized catamaran near Hove Lawns Café. ...
'Strong support' - West Ham development changes Roberto De Zerbi stance as Liverpool continue search for Jurgen Klopp's replacement
The bookies have had their say on who they think will replace Jurgen Klopp when he leaves Liverpool.
Tesco to open new city centre store
Tesco is planning on opening a new Express store in the city centre – less than a ten minute walk from two other branches. The supermarket giant has submitted plans for new signage at the former Curry’s store in Western Road opposite Churchill Square. Its Queens Road store is a seven minute walk...
Inmate used Brighton medical appointment to try to smuggle drugs into prison
An inmate used a hospital appointment in Brighton as a way to try to smuggle drugs into Lewes Prison. Michael Beirne, 41, phoned his girlfriend from the prison and told her to leave cocaine and ketamine in the men’s toilets at the Sussex Eye Hospital. Beirne, formerly of Dean Gardens, Portslade, a...
Sussex hotspot ranked among areas with most 'reckless drivers' is not far behind London and Surrey
Brighton and Hove has been ranked among the UK areas with the most 'reckless drivers' – and it is not far behind London and Surrey.
Arts charity, Lighthouse, to open a new youth-led arts space this summer
Brighton’s first multipurpose youth-led artspace that is open to the public will launch on June 28, providing a vital platform for young artists and musicians in the creative sector.
Brighton astronaut graduates from space academy
Brighton astronaut Rosemary Coogan has gained her “wings”, graduating from space training with the European Space Agency (ESA). Ms Coogan, who went to secondary school and university in Brighton, has spent a year undergoing rigorous space training with five fellow astronauts. She was presented w...
Review: Giggling squid showcases new item on their Deliveroo menu
Giggling Squid have come out with a new main exclusively to their Deliveroo menu, but what’s it actually like?
Sussex micropub voted best watering hole for the third year running
A popular East Sussex micropub has been named Pub of the Year by by the South East Sussex branch of CAMRA for the third year running – and it has only been open for four years.
Alasdair Beckett-King: Nevermore coming to Brighton
With several viral internet hits, appearances on Mock The Week a debut performance on Comedy Central Live and an upcoming debut on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown later this year, two sensational children’s books and a sell-out UK tour last year under his (vegan leather) belt, Alasdair Beckett-Kin...
TrustedHousesitters celebrates growth as 79,000 new pets are added to platform
Brighton-based pet sitting and travel solution, TrustedHousesitters has revealed that it facilitated more than 1.8 million nights of pet sitting in 2023, as well as racking up more than 300 hours of volunteering by its ever-growing team.
WATCH: East Sussex fitness club opens new gym which has £100,000 upgrade
Hove Fitness Club have opened a new gym in St Heliers Avenue after their previous site was closed due to insulated concrete issues.
Shoreham Wordfest are Celebrating Shakespeare
Shoreham Wordfest are holding their annual Celebrating Shakespeare Festival from April 26-28.
Brighton and Hove councillors back talks with RNLI over beach lifeguards
Councillors have given their backing to talks with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) to operate beach lifeguards in Brighton and Hove from next year.
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How you can help Sussex Police officers crackdown on anti-social driving.