Day: January 9, 2024

Dozens of police officers were called to the Royal Sussex County Hospital last night after urban explorers got on to ...

Crown court to throw open its doors – including to the cells

Man charged over attacks on underage girls in Brighton hotels

by Jo Wadsworth

Police have charged a man with child sex attacks and raping a woman in various Brighton locations. Shane Gibbs, also ...

Car scam suspects captured on camera

A couple of car scammers have been caught on camera, with Sussex Police asking the public to help identify the ...

Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries in coast road crash

Man, 24, dies in A27 crash

by Jo Wadsworth

A 24-year-old man has died and his two passengers were injured after a crash on the A27 in the early ...

Man ‘urgently’ wanted over Whitehawk stabbing

Brighton machete attacker left victim bleeding heavily

A Brighton man struck someone he knew with a machete time and again during a violent attack in a flat ...

Aquarium roundabout will be scrapped, Labour confirms after eight-month review

by Jo Wadsworth

An eight-month review of changes to the roads around the Old Steine has resulted in minor tweaks to the approved ...

Officer accused of causing death of man hit by police car appears in court

by Ted Hennessey - PA

A police officer accused of causing the death of a man who was hit and killed by a police car ...

Brother pays tribute after man, 27, dies in police crash on A259 coast road

Sussex officer due in court today over death of man hit by police car

A Sussex Police officer is due to appear in court today charged with causing the death of a man who ...

A27 closed both ways between Falmer and Lewes

The A27 has been closed in both directions after a crash between Falmer and Lewes this morning (Tuesday 9 January). ...

Sport

Brighton athlete narrowly misses out on mile final at Commonwealth Games

An athlete from Brighton narrowly missed out on a place in the final of the mile at the Commonwealth Games....

Council submits plans for £65m new King Alfred Leisure Centre

Plan for £65m new King Alfred pool and leisure centre approved

A £65 million proposed new King Alfred swimming pool and leisure centre has been granted planning permission this afternoon (Wednesday...

King Alfred pledge as council cabinet member makes case for £65m scheme

A leading councillor warned colleagues of the danger of failing to act now as they considered whether to grant planning...

King Alfred debate – barrister spells out some of the concerns