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A woman has reported being raped after taking a taxi home from her work Christmas party in Brighton. Sussex Police said today (Monday 23 December): “Party-goers are reminded to stay safe and be vigilant, as detectives investigate a serious sexual assault on a woman. “The...

SWEET + NOVATINES – DE LA WARR PAVILION, BEXHILL-ON-SEA 21.12.19 Legendary 70’s glam rock icons Sweet offered up the perfect Christmas gift for their UK fans, with an 18-date nationwide tour, which tonight included a final night appearance in Sussex at the iconic De La Warr...

A man has been charged with 16 attacks on cats in Brighton. Nine of the cats died. Security guard Steve Bouquet, 52, is due to appear in court next month after being formally charged yesterday (Sunday 22 December). Sussex Police said this afternoon: “A man will appear in court...

Flooding in the Preston Park area of Brighton caused delays for train passengers today (Monday 23 December), with rail bosses aiming to restore a normal service by about 5pm. #SNUpdates – Southern services will not run between Victoria and Brighton. Please use Thameslink...

A couple with a baby fled a house fire in Brighton late last night (Sunday 22 December). Fire crews were called just before 10.30pm to the blaze in Falmer Road, Woodingdean. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said: “At 10.29pm on Sunday 22 December, firefighters from Roedean,...

ABSOLUTE BOWIE – CONCORDE 2, BRIGHTON 22.12.19 ‘Modern Love’ was certainly in the air tonight at the Concorde 2 in Brighton and will certainly be a memorable occasion for one very happy couple! At the end of this evening’s terrific performance by Absolute Bowie, the band’s...

The flu rate doubled in Brighton and Hove in the week before Christmas, according to NHS bosses. Dozens of people went to their doctor with the illness while many more are believed to be treating themselves for flu or flu-like symptoms at home. The rise in cases as the peak flu...