Sussex News
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Rottingdean School Faces Artificial Pitch Battle
A school’s plan to replace its grass playing field with a 3G synthetic sports pitch has divided the community.
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School Budget Concerns For Brighton And Hove
Some heads and governors are concerned that other schools keep spending beyond their means even though their budgets are already in the red.
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Councillors Approve Hastings Youth Club Refurbishment
Plans to remodel a Hastings youth club have gained the go ahead from county councillors.
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Brighton Music College Looking To Expand
A music college is looking to take on a second music venue in central Brighton.
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Hove Academy Battle Intensifies
Scores of concerned parents were told that the council had made a counter-offer to the Hove schools looking to join an academy trust.
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Crawley K2 Leisure Centre Set For Major Changes Following £2m Council Investment
Changes are afoot at Crawley’s K2 leisure centre thanks to grant money and some borough council investment.
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Mayor Of Seaford Hosts Celebration Of Culture At 2024 Mayoral Carol Concert
On a cold winter’s night, esteemed local dignitaries which included the Deputy Lieutenant of East Sussex, Tim Cobb, along with local charities, organisations, schools and members of the public came together at St Leonard’s Church to support the Mayor of Seaford and partake in festive celebrations.
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Appeal To Locate Witnesses In Connection To Drunk And Disorderly Incident
Police investigating a report of a man being drunk and disorderly in Lancing are seeking to locate two witnesses.
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Man Sentenced For Role In Supplying Class A Drugs In Sussex
A man has been jailed for his role in supplying class A drugs in Sussex.
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Man Jailed For Burglaries At Tesco And Starbucks In Crawley
A man has been jailed for committing two business burglaries in Crawley.
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Appeal For Information After Boy Assaulted In Eastbourne
Police investigating a report of an assault on a boy in Eastbourne have appealed for any further witnesses to come forward.
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Sussex Police Officer Given Final Written Warning For Dishonesty
A Sussex police officer has been given a final written warning for two years after he falsely claimed to have worked shifts when he had not.
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Brighton Commuters Surprised With Free Christmas Party 'Survival' Kits
The UK’s largest train company is surprising commuters in Brighton with free Christmas Party ‘Survival’ Kits, as this week is officially revealed to be the most popular for the annual office Christmas Party.
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Man Pleads Guilty To Serious Collision In Brighton
A driver who drove into a woman known to him in Brighton has pleaded guilty in court.
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Burgess Hill Town Council Leads Christmas Hamper Project To Support Local Families In Need
In a heart-warming display of community spirit, Burgess Hill Town Council has taken the lead in organising the Christmas Hamper Project, which has brought together volunteers, local businesses, and organisations to support vulnerable individuals and families in the Burgess Hill area.
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Diego Gomez Set To Complete Brighton And Hove Albion Move
Brighton and Hove Albion have agreed the signing of Paraguay international Diego Gomez, on undisclosed terms from MLS club Inter Miami.
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Appeal Following East Grinstead Assault And Robbery
Police are appealing for the identities of two people following an assault and robbery outside the Jet fuel station in London Road, East Grinstead on the evening of September 19.
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ID Appeal After Assault At Hove Restaurant
Do you recognise this man?
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Wealden Police Cadets Awarded For Initiative Addressing Violence Against Women And Girls
Last Thursday (December 5) the Wealden Volunteer Police Cadets proudly attended the prestigious Lord Ferrers Awards ceremony in London, celebrating the extraordinary contributions of police volunteers.
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Speeding Motorist Disqualified After Reaching 130mph In Sussex
A speeding motorist who reached 130mph in Sussex has been disqualified.
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Active Hastings Wins Health Improvement Award
The Primary Care Network project team at Active Hastings (Jas Gray, Sarah Ruusuvuori and Emma Bailey) has been named winner of the Health Improvement Award, at this year’s Sussex Sport & Physical Activity Awards.
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Archdeacon Of Chichester Appointed As New Bishop Of Richborough
In a statement released by Downing Street this morning, The King has approved the nomination of The Venerable Luke Irvine-Capel, SSC, currently Archdeacon of Chichester in the Diocese of Chichester, to be the next Suffragan Bishop of Richborough
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Appeal After Man Robbed In Central Chichester
Police investigating a robbery in Chichester have appealed for witnesses and information.
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Man Jailed For Fast Food Burglary In Crawley
A man has been jailed for burglary of a fast food store in Crawley.
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Sussex-Wide Campaign Asks: ‘How Are You Really Feeling?’
A new campaign has launched in Sussex to encourage people to look after their mental wellbeing over the winter months and seek support when needed.
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Force Takes Part In National Awareness Week
Police and partners engaged with members of the public and carried out patrols in hot spot areas during a national action week in November.
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From Festive Tractor Runs To Santa On A zipwire As Sussex Festive Season Lights Up
The build up to the festive season is well under way at Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) with a range of great Christmas events organised by the charity and its amazing supporters across the region to help the charity be `Ready to Save Lives’ this Christmas.
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Horsham Mother's Plea To Find Stem Cell Donor For Nine-Year-Old Daughter
A woman is urgently seeking a stem cell donor for her nine-year-old daughter, who has been diagnosed with a rare and potentially fatal blood disorder.
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Prestigious Scholarship Award For Chichester Engineering Degree Apprentice Working In Space Industry
An apprentice working in the space industry has been awarded a prestigious industry scholarship to support his studies at the University of Chichester.
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Man Arrested In Hastings Rape Investigation
A man has been arrested in connection with a rape investigation in Hastings.
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Drug-Driving Arrests Made At Lewes Vehicle Stop Check
Thousands of motorists have already been stopped and spoken to as part of the month-long national campaign to tackle drink and drug driving.
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Brighton Winter Fayre Launches Spectacular Season Of Festive Fun
Brighton & Hove has officially embraced a new holiday tradition with the successful launch of the Brighton Winter Fayre, which opened last night on Thursday (December 5).
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Missing Father And Son Investigation: Police Make Two Arrests
Sussex Police detectives investigating the murders of father and son Daniel and Liam Poole who disappeared in Spain, have made two arrests.
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55 Arrests Made During County Lines Intensification Week
Police made a substantial number of arrests during a week-long crackdown on County Lines drug dealing in Sussex.
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Rare Red Wind Warning Issued As Storm Darragh Approaches
The Met Office has issued an extremely rare red weather warning today (Friday) with Storm Darragh on the horizon.
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E-fit And Video Released In Hastings Rape Investigation
Detectives investigating the rape of a woman in Hastings have released an e-fit and video of a man who they believe can help with their enquiries.
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Tinsel-Tastic Christmas Tree Festival Coming To West Sussex
A tinsel-tastic Christmas Tree Festival will burst into light at the end of next week at St Mary’s church in East Preston.
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Appeal For Information After Collision In Hastings
Police investigating a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian in Hastings are appealing for further witnesses and information.
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Appeal After Dirt Bikes Stolen From Shoreham Garage
Police are appealing for information following a burglary in Shoreham.
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Van Containing 170 Amazon Parcels Stolen From St Leonards
Police are reminding delivery drivers to remain vigilant, after a van containing 170 parcels was stolen from St Leonards.
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Topping Out Ceremony On Site Of New Combe Valley Mental Health Hospital In Bexhill
A Topping Out ceremony was held last Friday (29 November) on the site of the new Combe Valley Hospital currently being built in Bexhill-on-Sea by Kier Construction for Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SPFT).
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Olympic Figure-Skating Champion Robin Cousins To Join Eastbourne Ice-Rink Celebrations
British Olympic figure-skating champion, Robin Cousins MBE will take to the ice at Lightning Fibre’s accessible Ice Rink in Eastbourne next week, to celebrate its accessibility for all and seasonal return to Eastbourne.
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Brighton Patient Takes Part In Groundbreaking Cancer Research As Project Hits £1m In Funding
A pioneering UK-wide study spearheaded by a courageous cancer patient and focused on a rare cancer called Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma (ACC), has topped the £1 million funding milestone.
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Sussex Schools Must Receive Fair Slice Of New SEND Funding, Says MP
Local Liberal Democrat MP James MacCleary is urging the Government to allocate Sussex schools the funding they so desperately need following the announcement of extra funding to support pupils with special needs.
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K2 Crawley Hosts British Down Syndrome Swimming Championships
K2 Crawley recently hosted the third annual British Down Syndrome Swimming Championships.
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Sussex Police Make 12,500 Stalking And Harassment Arrests In Five Years
Data shows that more than 2,000 arrests are made by Sussex Police every year.
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New Scheme Launched To Tackle Retail Crime In Lewes
A newly formed Eastbourne & Lewes Business Crime Reduction Partnership (BCRP), launched to support local businesses across the Lewes district, went live this Monday (2 December).
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Lifesaving equipment stolen from Ashdown Forest
VANDALS have desecrated and then stolen a lifesaving defibrillator in the Ashdown Forest Centre car park at Wych Cross near Forest Row.
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Significant Refurbishments At Crawley Hospital To Enhance Local Healthcare Services
Crawley Hospital is undergoing a series of major refurbishments aimed at improving healthcare services for residents of Crawley and the surrounding areas.
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Children Thriving At Rottingdean School
Youngsters at St Margaret’s CE Primary School in Rottingdean are enjoying two refurbished classrooms after Pilbeam Construction completed the essential project.
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Appeal Following Theft Of Rare ATV Near East Grinstead
Police are investigating a report of a stolen ATV at an address in Hammerwood, near East Grinstead, on November 8.
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Elves On The Health: Giant Divest Cracker To Descend On Lewes County Hall
A group of carol-singing elves and santas bearing a six-foot 'DIVEST' cracker will be staging a special carol-singing protest outside County Hall in Lewes tomorrow (3 December).
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Retired Police Dog Finds Vulnerable Missing Man While Out On Birthday Walk
A retired police dog who was out on a birthday walk – his first walk since recovering from major surgery to remove two tumours – rescued a vulnerable missing person after locating him in the woods.
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Eastbourne's Summerdown School Hit By Flood Damage
Summerdown School in Eastbourne is closed tomorrow (Tuesday) for pupils in the secondary provision, year 7 and 8 as there is still significant water damage upstairs.
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Sussex Police Launch Winter Crackdown On Drink And Drug Drivers
There will be increased drug testing of motorists on our roads as part of Sussex Police’s annual crackdown on drivers over the limit.
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Man Found Guilty Of Catalogue Of Serious Sexual Offences Against Women And Girls In Brighton
A man charged with a catalogue of serious crimes including rape, child abduction and false imprisonment has been convicted at court.
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Cheynes Training Sussex Hair Academy Receives Grant From UK Shared Prosperity Fund
Cheynes Training Sussex Hair Academy has received a funding grant of £16,500 from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) to provide information technology (IT) resources to ensure local students receive the best possible training, development and employment opportunities.
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Brighton And Sussex Medical School Unveils Resource For People With HIV And Cognitive Concerns
To mark World AIDS Day on 1 December 2024, researchers at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS), in partnership with service users from The Sussex Beacon, are launching a new website.
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Eastbourne Voted Dog Friendly For Second Year Running
Eastbourne has been voted one of the UK’s most dog friendly destinations for a second year running.
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Entrepreneurs Spread Smiles Scooping £2,500 At Business Awards
An entrepreneurial duo who offer personalised gift boxes to suit all occasions have won this year's Eastbourne Local Enterprise and Apprenticeship Platform (LEAP) awards, receiving a £2,500 investment for their new business start-up.
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Lighting Brighton Red For World AIDS Day
A number of community events, including a concert, a community lunch and an annual candlelight vigil, are taking place on Sunday 1 December to mark World AIDS Day.
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Festive Fundraising Underway For Sussex charity As Grottoes Open
A Sussex charity has opened its festive grottos to crowds of cheers as happy families visit Father Christmas in Hassocks and at Dial Post, near Horsham.
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Revealed: 2024’s Hardest English Words To Spell For Brits
A new study has revealed that 'diarrhoea' is the hardest word for Brits to spell.
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ID Appeal After Two Are Injured In Brighton Incident
Do you recognise these three people?
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“I Only Learnt Zak Had Cancer After He Stubbed His Toe,” Says Mum Of Little Boy From Crawley
Cheeky little Zakariyah, or Zak as his family call him, was just two years old when he was diagnosed with cancer in 2022.
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Boutique Modern Achieves Outstanding B Corp Reassessment Score
Contractor and modular housing manufacturer Boutique Modern has passed its first B Corporation™ (B Corp) reassessment with flying colours.
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University Of Chichester And Student Union Win Award For Embedding Sustainability Into Curriculum
The University of Chichester and the Student Union have been awarded Responsible Futures accreditation.
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Hastings Man, 22, Jailed For Violent Attack On Pensioner
A Hastings man has been given an extended sentence of eight years for a violent attack on a pensioner in the town.
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‘A Kick In The Teeth For Lewes’: Lib Dem MP Expresses Disappointment Over Bus Station Loss
Lewes Lib Dems, including MP James MacCleary, have reacted after efforts to persuade Secretary of State Angela Rayner to overturn the South Downs National Park Authority’s (SDNPA) decision to allow the demolition of Lewes bus station were unsuccessful.
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Results For Worthing’s Bathing Water Sites Revealed
Teams from Worthing Borough Council are working with the Environment Agency and Southern Water to identify sources of pollution impacting the town’s seawater.
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£100,000 Robbery Of Bexhill Mobile Phone Store
An estimated £100,000 worth of electronic equipment was stolen from a shop in Bexhill on Monday evening (November 25).
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Organisations In Wealden Receive Funding To Help Tackle Inequalities In Physical Activity
Six organisations have received grant awards to support physical activity projects within Wealden and improve health and wellbeing outcomes.
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Festive Children’s Stories Brought To Life With Interactive Story Session
A selection of festive stories for young children will be brought to life in Chichester’s historic Guildhall in Priory Park thanks to an interactive Christmas story session.
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Jail Time For Shop Owner Who Sold Illegal Tobacco
A shop owner who failed to appear in court after the discovery of £6,000 worth of illegal tobacco and cigarettes has been jailed.
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Funding Boost For Community-Led Waste Prevention Projects In West Sussex
West Sussex County Council has partnered with its recycling and waste contractor Biffa, to launch a new Waste Prevention Community Grant Fund for community-based household waste prevention projects in West Sussex.
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Newhaven RNLI Welcomes Quartet Of Mayors To Share Gratitude
Mayors of Peacehaven (Debbie Donovan), Seaford (Sally Markwell), Lewes (Imogen Makepeace) and deputy Mayor of Newhaven (Kim Bishop) were welcomed today by Susan Carroll, Newhaven RNLI’s LMG Chair to visit the lifeboat station. Roger Cohen MBE, (LOM) showed them around.
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University Of Brighton Launches Health Innovation Hub To Tackle Health Challenges
The University of Brighton today unveiled its groundbreaking new Health Innovation Hub designed to reshape health research, education, and practice by addressing critical health challenges through collaboration, innovation, and education.
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New Residential Care Home For Disabled Children In Brighton
Brighton & Hove City Council are developing a new residential home for disabled children and young people in the city.
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GRIT Students Celebrate Their Success At Bognor Regis Fire Station
Twelve young people have successfully completed the latest GRIT course run by West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service.
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Funding Available For Tree Planting In Chichester District as National Tree Week Begins
Chichester District Council is reminding landowners that funding is available to support tree planting projects across the Chichester District as part of its ‘Tree Chichester District’ initiative.
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West Sussex Firefighters And Emergency Services Carry Out Training Exercise In Chichester Harbour
Firefighters have completed a joint training exercise with HM Coastguard, RNLI, and Chichester Harbour Masters Team to test their procedures in the event of a serious boat fire in Itchenor.
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Shoreham Lifeboat’s Festive Look Boosted By Family-Run Business
A Brighton garden centre has declared itself 'delighted' to have been able to spread some festive cheer with a donation to Shoreham Lifeboat station.
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Final Touches Being Made To £2m Sussex Wastewater Site Upgrade
A major improvement scheme at a West Sussex wastewater treatment works is being finalised to protect and enhance the local environment.
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Chichester Community Warden Helping Fight Against Fraud This Christmas
A community warden at Chichester District Council is helping residents and businesses fight against fraud this Christmas.
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Wealden Council Calls For Government Rethink On Winter Fuel Payment
Wealden councillors have called on the government to reconsider its decision surrounding the Winter Fuel Payment.
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Snowy Protest At Lewes County Hall Calls For Fossil Fuel Divestment
Residents of East Sussex and Brighton & Hove braved snow and near-zero temperatures this morning (Thursday) to stage a 90-minute 'Divest for climate justice!' protest outside County Hall in Lewes.
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Local MP Tours Firefighters’ Centre In Littlehampton
Bognor Regis and Littlehampton MP Alison Griffiths visited Fire Fighters Charity’s Marine Court in Littlehampton last Friday, meeting with firefighters, service users, and charity staff to learn about the health and wellbeing support provided to fire and rescue service personnel, some of whom are recovering from injury and illness.
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Former Portslade Scout Leader Convicted Of 79 Child Sex Offences
A Hove man whose jobs gave him repeated access to children has been convicted of dozens of child sex offences.
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Man Sentenced For Drugs And Weapons Offences
A driver has been sentenced for his involvement in supplying cocaine in Sussex.
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Free Hastings Energy Champions Training At The White Rock Hotel
Local community energy co-operative Energise Sussex Coast are holding a free one-day interactive training at the White Rock Hotel in Hastings on Tuesday 17 December.
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FareShare Sussex Appeals For Christmas Support
FareShare Sussex & Surrey is urging supporters to dig deep as it launches two ambitious campaigns to help feed those in need this winter.
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Vital Funding Extension Agreed For Theatre And Gallery
Cultural grants for Chichester Festival Theatre and Pallant House Gallery will continue for a further year after the current funding agreement ends next spring.
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Driver Disqualified After High Speed Pursuit
A dangerous driver who crashed into a family home has been disqualified.
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Prolific Brighton Burglar Returned To Prison
A prolific burglar has been returned to prison after pleading guilty to two further burglaries.
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Appeal After Collision Between E-Scooter And Cyclist In Lancing
Police investigating a report of a collision between a cyclist and an e-scooter rider are appealing for anyone with further information to come forward.
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Goodwood Marshals Celebrate 25 Years Of Keeping Local Motor Sport Safe
A local group of motorsport volunteers in West Sussex are celebrating 25 years of track-side operations.
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Have Your Say On Proposals To Improve Hazelwick And Tushmore Junctions
West Sussex County Council is asking for public feedback to help develop transport improvements at the Hazelwick and Tushmore junctions on the A2011 Crawley Avenue.
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Preparing For Winter – New Gritters Ready To Roll Across Sussex
The clocks have gone back, the leaves are falling and the Christmas decorations have gone on sale. It can mean only one thing – it's gritting season!
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Brighton Marina To Welcome Grotto And Toy Appeal This Festive Season
Brighton Marina has announced that it will be hosting a Toy Appeal and the Brighton RNLI’s Christmas Grotto this festive season.
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Sussex-Based Talent Celebrated At Prestigious Hendy Group Apprentice Event
Hendy Group, one of the UK’s leading independent family motor retail groups and home to five Sussex-based dealerships, has celebrated the achievements of one local young service apprentice who completed their Hendy apprenticeships and officially graduated at its annual Apprentice Day celebrations.
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Hailsham Mayor Launches Show Home At Cuckoo Fields Development
The Mayor of Hailsham, Councillor Paul Holbrook, has officially opened the Cuckoo Fields development on Station Road with an exclusive tour and preview of the show home.
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East Sussex Carers Could Be Missing Out On Rights And Support
Care for the Carers, the East Sussex carers centre, is encouraging all carers to understand their rights as part of Carers Rights Day on Thursday (November 21).
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Appeal Following Garage Burglary In St Leonards
Police are appealing for information following a burglary series in St Leonards.
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Appeal To Identify Man In Connection With Hate Crime Incident
Officers investigating a report of a hate crime in Brighton have issued an image of a man they wish to speak to.
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Survey On Lewes Farmers Market
Lewes District Council is running a survey to find out what local people, traders, businesses and visitors think about Lewes Farmers Market.
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Tottington Manor Wins The Blue Ribbon Good Food & Good Hotel Awards, 2024
Sussex Boutique Hotel, Tottington Manor, set at the foot of the beautiful South Downs in Henfield, West Sussex, are thrilled to announce they have won the Blue Ribbon Good Food Award for TERRA Restaurant for the second year in a row.
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Professional Photographer To Stage Six-Week Exhibition At Iconic East Sussex Forest
A professional photographer is staging a six-week long public exhibition of images taken on the iconic Ashdown Forest.
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First look at plans for Newhaven Fort's thrilling new adventure playground
Newhaven Fort in East Sussex has revealed plans for a brand-new adventure playground as part of its ongoing £7.5 million restoration project.
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East Sussex's Kristina Could Earn Most On Instagram From Married At First Sight UK
A new study has looked at which Married at First Sight UK cast members can earn the most per sponsored post on Instagram, with Kristina Goodsell ranking top.
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Madeira Terrace Restoration Work Starts On Site Next Week
Madeira Terrace restoration work will start on Monday 18 November, when lead contractor JT Mackley & Co will start to clear rubbish and greenery so repairs can begin on the A259 retaining wall, locally known as the East Cliff wall or the Green Wall.
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Lighting Up Crawley For Christmas
Crawley Town Centre is set to be lit up for the festive period following the free annual Light Up Crawley event on Saturday 16 November.
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Work On Two New Outdoor Gyms In Brighton Complete
Two new outdoor gyms at Victoria Recreation Ground and Preston Park are already proving popular with Brighton and Hove residents since opening last month.
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Eastbourne Student Reporter Lifts Lid On What’s Blocking Town’s Sewer
East Sussex College media student Charlotte Toner followed her nose to find out what’s behind a series of sewer blockages in Eastbourne.
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Crawley Resident Wins Council Tax Paid For A Year
One lucky Crawley resident has won their 2024 to 2025 Council Tax paid for a year after winning Crawley Borough Council’s prize draw.
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Celebrate Small Animals At Raystede This November
On Saturday 30 November, Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare will be holding a day dedicated to small animals and their welfare needs.
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Man Jailed For Threatening Victim With Firearm
A man has been jailed for threatening a man with a gun and viciously assaulting him in Crawley.
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Father Of Soldier Killed In Afghanistan To Lead Men’s Grief Event
When Efrem Brynin’s son, Lance Corporal James Brynin, was killed in Afghanistan in 2013, his world went dark.
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Man Sentenced For Violent Assault In Brighton
A man has been sentenced over a violent assault in his home in Brighton.
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Refurbishment Of Public Toilets In Chichester District Continues
Refurbishment works to public toilets in Market Avenue in Chichester have been completed.
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West Sussex Firefighters Walk The Length Of County For Charity
Determined Littlehampton firefighters have successfully completed their 52-mile weighted walk for charity.
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East Grinstead Care Home Marks World Kindness Day
Charters Court Care Home in East Grinstead, West Sussex, will celebrate World Kindness Day this Wednesday (November).
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Lorry Driver Sentenced For Dangerous Driving While Over The Limit
A lorry driver who crashed his vehicle while over the alcohol limit has been sentenced.
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Brighton Based Boxing Legend Chris Eubank Launches Community Fundraising Platform
A FREE platform that will redefine how clubs and groups fundraise and operate—easier, faster, and more powerful than ever before.
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Arun District Council Supports Further Funding For Alexandra Theatre
Arun District Councillors have voted to allocate further funds to support the delivery of the Alexandra Theatre project in Bognor Regis.
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Barefoot Opera Puts Best Foot Forward For With New Team
Innovative and inclusive opera company Barefoot Opera has shared the exciting announcement of a new Artisitic Director and new Marketing Manager.
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Remarkable Reg Raises £50,000 For East Sussex Charities
A sponsored swim has raised an incredible £50,000 for charity.
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Brighton Music Students Honoured At Prestigious Event
WaterBear, the leading college of music with campuses in Brighton and Sheffield, has celebrated the momentous achievements of its graduating artists, musicians, and music industry professionals during a prestigious ceremony held at the historic Brighton Dome.
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Sussex Fire Service Honours Staff, Partners And Public At Awards Ceremony
West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service has celebrated the dedication, bravery and commitment of its staff at its annual Recognition and Achievement Awards Ceremony.
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Regeneration Funding Reconfirmed For Bexhill
FUNDING for a new regeneration programme for Bexhill-on-Sea has been reconfirmed by the Government.
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Sussex Landowner Fined For Second Planning Notice Failure
A LANDOWNER suspected of the unauthorised disposal of waste on his farm has been fined after failing to respond to a planning notice for the second time.
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Teenager Jailed For Seven Years For Brighton Knife Attack
A 17-year-old Brighton boy has been imprisoned for seven years after pursuing and injuring three people in a Brighton knife incident in January.
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Free Bandstand Concerts To Continue Eastbourne Christmas Day Tradition
Christmas concerts will return to Eastbourne Bandstand this December, with free concerts on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
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Pulborough Grandfather To Spend Christmas Rowing Atlantic For Children’s Hospice
As a retired Navy Search and Rescue pilot, David Coles from Pulborough is no stranger to adrenaline.
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Cheaper Parking Tariffs Introduced Across Brighton And Hove Next Week
It’s going to be cheaper to park in some of Brighton & Hove City Council's car parks from next week.
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Sussex Council Approves Nearly £250k In Community Grants
Cabinet councillors today (Thursday November 7) agreed almost £250,000 in community grants to 20 local charities and projects supporting a range of causes and helping residents through the cost of living crisis.
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Eastbourne Community Toilet Scheme Set For Decision
The Leader of Eastbourne Borough Council is 'confident' that all seafront toilets will remain open after the council received a 'positive' response to a proposed community toilet scheme.
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Sussex School Showcases New Tech That Will Enhance Education
Dig VR is offering a set amount of students over the age of twelve who were taught at St Margaret's School in Crawley, West Sussex a construction VR experience.
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Running Elves To Take Over Worthing Seafront in West Sussex Mind’s Festive 5k Fun Run
West Sussex Mind, the Worthing-based mental health charity, has announced it will hold Mental Elf, its third annual festive 5k fun run and walk on Worthing seafront, on Sunday 24 November 2024.
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Changes To Beach Dog Controls On Two Sussex Beaches
Dog controls on the beaches in the east of Hastings have been agreed by the council’s Cabinet.
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Horsham Poppy Shop Declared Open
The Royal British Legion 2024 Poppy Appeal has launched.
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Owner Reunited With Rare Pokémon Card Stolen In Heathfield
Sussex Police have reunited a rare Pokémon card worth up to £30,000 with its owner.
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Uckfield Bus Station Reopens After Major Transformation
Work has been completed on a major upgrade of public transport facilities in Uckfield town centre.
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Resurfacing Of Worthing Railway Approach To Start In Mid-November
In the final phase of West Sussex County Council’s Railway Approach improvements programme, work to resurface the roads approaching Worthing station is scheduled from 14 to 22 November.
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Arun Business Awards Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Glittering Ceremony
A glittering awards ceremony was held last Friday (November 1) to announce the winners of the 25th annual Arun Business Awards.
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Man Sentenced For Murder Of Pensioner In Worthing
A man has been sentenced for the murder of a pensioner in his home in Worthing.
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Community Choirs Raise Over £3,500 For Breast Cancer Now
The award-winning Buskerteers Choir, which has 24 choirs across Southeast England, banded together this October in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Eastbourne To Mark Armistice Day With Services Of Remembrance
Eastbourne will pause to remember those who lost their lives in wartime conflict, and those who continue to serve, during a series of Remembrance events next month.
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Sussex Police Urge Drivers Not To Travel To Lewes Bonfire Night
There will be changes and closures to roads and rail services in Lewes on November 5 for the Lewes Bonfire celebrations.
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Appeal To Identify Woman Found Dead In Crawley
Police are trying to establish the identity of a woman who was found dead in woods at Crawley on Sunday (October 27).
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Littlehampton Firefighters Take On ‘Station To Station’ Charity Challenge
Two firefighters from Littlehampton Fire Station will put their grit and determination to the test as they hike 52 miles in less than a day.
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It’s A Wrap: More Than 5,000 Christmas Gifts Ready For Sussex Grottos Thanks To Volunteers
Fifty nifty volunteers spent a busy day wrapping over five thousand presents for Father Christmas so that he has enough for his popular grottos in Hassocks and Dial Post, near Horsham.
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Appeal Following Fatal Collision With Pedestrian On A27 In Worthing
The A27 has reopened following a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian in Arundel Road, near Teign Walk on Wednesday, October 30, at around 8pm.
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Community Crowdfunding Keeps Rare Saxon Treasure In The Chichester District
Thanks to overwhelming community support, The Novium Museum in Chichester will now be the home to a rare piece of Saxon history, ensuring that this local treasure can remain in the Chichester District.
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Three People Sentenced For Planned Attack In Hassocks
Two men have been jailed for a vicious and planned attack on a man in Hassocks.
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Welcome To Fright-On: Station Announcements With A Twist Surprise Travellers At Brighton Station
Commuters at Brighton train station have been given a Halloween treat this morning (Thursday October 31).
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Appeal After Phone Stolen From East Grinstead Café
Police are appealing for information after an iPhone 13 was reported stolen from Costa, in London Road, East Grinstead on October 13 at around 11am.
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Appeal After Staff Are Racially Abused In Nutley
Do you recognise these three people?
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IGNITE students celebrate their success at Crawley Fire Station
Twelve students from Crawley College have successfully completed the latest IGNITE programme run by West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service.
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Entries On Sale Now For Beachy Head Marathon 45th Anniversary
Keen runners of all abilities can take advantage of discounted entries for a limited time to the 2025 Beachy Head Marathon, Half Marathon, Ultramarathon and 10K, on sale now.
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First Hastings Comic Con Confirmed For June 2025
The Guildhall Trust will produce the first Hastings Comic Con at the White Rock next year.
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Drink And Drug Driver Sentenced Over Fatal Henfield Crash
A drink and drug driver who caused a fatal collision near Henfield has been sentenced.
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Property Owners With A Watercourse Can Help Prevent Winter Flooding In West Sussex
Now is the perfect time to tidy up outdoor spaces to prepare for the wet winter months – especially all the watercourses that help to keep excess rainwater off our roads in West Sussex.
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Drink And Drug Driver Sentenced Over Fatal Henfield Crash
A drink and drug driver who caused a fatal collision near Henfield has been sentenced.
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Former East Sussex Vicar Pleads Guilty To Child Sex Offences
A former Anglican vicar has pleaded guilty at Hove Crown Court to rape and gross indecency with a boy under 14 years of age.
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Vital Water Network Projects Reach Halfway Stage
More than 11 kilometres of new water main have now been laid across East Sussex as two projects to improve the drinking water supply network approach the halfway stage.
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Brighton Set To Welcome Australia, Ireland, New Zealand and England’s Red Roses
Rugby players and fans from Australia, Ireland, New Zealand and England will descend on the city next September as they bid to become The Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 champions.
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Construction Of New Community-Led Affordable Housing Begins In Westbourne
Work has started on a ground-breaking project to deliver 12 new affordable homes for local people in Westbourne.
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Littlehampton RNLI’s Big December Dip Fundraiser Set To Return
Littlehampton RNLI Lifeboat Station’s hugely popular Big December Dip is back for a third consecutive year to raise vital funds for the lifesaving work of its volunteer crew.
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Burgess Hill Remembers: Community Events For Remembrance Day 2024
This November, the Burgess Hill community will come together to honour the sacrifices made by those who fought for our freedoms through a series of poignant remembrance events.
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Councillors Vote On Future Of Sussex Beach Huts
Members of the public attended the Civic Centre in Littlehampton to hear councillors debate and decide on potential sites for new beach huts in the district.
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Brighton Marina Announces Return Of Halloween Flashmob This Half Term
Brighton Marina has revealed several activities taking place this October half term, offering guests the chance to immerse themselves in the Halloween festivities.
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FareShare Sussex And Surrey Urges Volunteers To Join Biggest Winter Campaign Yet
FareShare Sussex & Surrey is calling for volunteers to support its Tesco Food Collection this November, as the charity aims to gather 18 tonnes of food donations in just three days to help prevent hunger this winter.
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Autistic And Wonderfully Weird Ambassadors Conference Inspires Young People
Positive messaging around autism in schools was at the heart of the West Sussex Autism and Wonderfully Weird Ambassadors Conference which took place earlier this week.
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Ashdown Forest Calls For Tougher Measures To Protect Rare Fungi
Ashdown Forest is calling for more prosecutions of illegal commercial foragers to deter the destruction and theft of the Forest’s rare fungi.
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Westgate Car Park Fully Reopened Ahead Of Schedule
Following the completion of extensive repair work, Westgate Car Park in Lewes has today been fully reopened, earlier than scheduled.
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Appeal After Man Threatens Members Of The Public In Hove
Sussex Police are appealing for information after reports of a man making threats and behaving aggressively in Goldstone Villas, Hove on October 8 at around 4.10pm.
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Man Jailed For Mass Steroid Production
A man who used three separate sites in East Sussex to produce, store and supply anabolic steroids has been jailed.
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Jail Sentences Imposed By High Court Judge For Two Wealden Residents
Two people have been given prison sentences for ignoring planning enforcement actions and a High Court order.
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Winter Enchantment On The Horizon At Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens
This winter, visitors to Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens in Horsham, West Sussex, are invited to experience a breathtaking after-dark light trail as Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens transforms into an enchanting realm – awash with light, sound and colour.
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Three Sentenced After Outbreak Of Violence At Hove Venue
Three men have been sentenced following a series of violent incidents at a venue in Hove, which left several people injured.
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Dangerous Driver Sentenced Over Uckfield Collision
A dangerous driver who caused a collision while over the alcohol and drugs limit has been disqualified.
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Sports Infrastructure Funding To Improve Outdoor Facilities In Sussex
A new funding programme is being launched today by Wealden District Council to invest up to £600,000 over the next three years to enhance and provide outdoor sports pitches and facilities throughout the district.
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Appeal For Witnesses After Pedestrian Hit By Cyclist In Brighton
Police are appealing for witnesses after a collision involving a cyclist and a pedestrian in Brighton.
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Collaborative Working To Secure Future Drinking Water For Lewes, Eastbourne And Newhaven
More than 20 stakeholders across the Newhaven, Lewes and Eastbourne area came together on 15 October for an open discussion about where drinking water will come from in the future.
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Sussex Boy Ravi, 9, Collects Prestigious British Citizen Youth Award
A Sussex youngster and Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist collected his British Citizen Youth Award yesterday (Sunday).
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East Sussex ‘Support Into Work’ Project Helps Refugees Secure Work And Training
Since November 2022, the East Sussex ‘Support into Work’ project has been assisting guests, refugees, and migrants to help them integrate into the local community.
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Man Jailed For Series Of Burglaries In Brighton And Hove
A man has been jailed for six years for a series of burglaries at properties in Brighton and Hove.
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Thousands Get Set To Run Beachy Head Marathon
Runners of all abilities are getting ready to take on one of the most challenging coastal routes in the country, as the Beachy Head Marathon returns this month.
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Man Arrested Following Report Of Armed Robbery In Berwick
Police have arrested a man on suspicion of armed robbery following an incident in Berwick on Friday afternoon (17 October).
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Local School Raise Money For RNLI After Water Safety Presentation
Eight Students from Peacehaven Community School visited Newhaven RNLI on Monday 14 October after fundraising for the lifesaving charity.
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Victory Parade For Heroic Sussex Dad
A SUSSEX charity has staged a very special Victory Parade to thank an amazing dad and his teammates who completed the gruelling Three Peaks Ultra Challenge.
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NHS Sussex Urges Those Eligible To Take Up RSV Vaccination
The NHS in Sussex are urging eligible residents to get their respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination, with a large number at risk of missing vital protection as winter approaches.
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Sussex Zoo Launches Prize Draw To Meet Sloths And Raise Money
To mark International Sloth Day, this Sunday 20th October, Drusillas Zoo in Sussex is giving away a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to one lucky visitor: the chance to experience a magical close encounter with adorable sloth couple.
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Counselling Pilot Launches In Brighton And Hove Secondary Schools
Brighton & Hove City Council has launched a new citywide school-based counselling pilot for Year 9 students in Brighton & Hove secondary schools.
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Appeal For Information Following Assault On Bus In Hove
Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a disturbance on board a bus in Hove.
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Man Sentenced Over Firearms Offence In Brighton
A driver has been sentenced after he was stopped by officers and found in possession of weapons in Brighton.
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Sussex Pilot Project Aims To Create Mental Health Support For Children With Neurodivergent Needs
Neurodivergent children and young people in Sussex schools will be better supported in and outside of the classroom thanks to the launch of a new pilot project.
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Fostering Is… ‘Everything’ - New Film Hopes To Inspire More To Become Foster Carers In West Sussex
“What you do with your life can forever change someone else’s”.
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Woman Sentenced Over Serious Collision In Brighton
A drink-driver lost control of her vehicle and struck a pedestrian, causing life-threatening injuries in Brighton.
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Hastings Museum & Art Gallery Has Shortlisted For Best Small Museum Project Award
Hastings Museum & Art Gallery has been shortlisted for the Best Small Museum Project Award at the Museums Change Lives Awards 2024 for their collaboration with The Refugee Buddy Project on the exhibition ‘Illuminating Invisible Histories: Flavours Without Borders’.
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