Asylum-seeker accused of rape tells court he was ‘playing’ when slapping woman
An asylum-seeker who smiled and stuck his tongue out to his friend while he was allegedly raping a woman on ...
Month: April 2026
Police hunt suspected drug dealer
Sussex Police issued a public appeal for help finding a suspected drug dealer today (Wednesday 8 April). The force said: ...
Comfort and choice at Powdermills
Wonderful as Brighton is, sometimes you just need to get out of the city for a weekend, and so when ...
Brighton Fringe unveils line up of comedy, theatre and dance for 21st year
Brighton Fringe has unveiled its spectacular line-up of comedy, theatre and dance ahead of its return this May. Now in ...
New Sussex-wide local authority to hold first meeting next week
A new Sussex-wide local authority is to hold its first meeting next week as part of the Labour government’s “devolution” ...
Motorcyclist crashes into car during police chase
A motorcyclist crashed into a young man’s car during a police chase in Hove this morning (Wednesday 8 April). The ...
Ben and Jerry’s gives out free ice cream
Ben and Jerry's new Brighton store is preparing to give away free ice cream cones next week. The US ice ...
Cameras to be used to catch cars in school zones
Cars and other vehicles driving through roads designated as school streets zones will be fined using cameras for the first ...
Knife suspect in court as police seek another man seen with weapon
One man has appeared in court after an affray with knives and weapons that is understood to have involved about ...
Royal Pavilion plumber wins prize for work on pipes past and present
A plumber who has helped keep the Royal Pavilion’s old pipes in order has been named Plumber of the Year ...
Date set to decide £65m King Alfred plan
A date has been set for the council’s Planning Committee to decide whether to approve plans for a new King...
Sussex Sharks cruise to seven-wicket win over Kent in T20
Sussex Sharks 135-3 (17.2 overs) beat Kent Spitfires 133-8 (20 overs) by seven wickets Sean Hunt shone for the Sussex...
Brighton and Hove Albion agree to sign teen winger for £21m
Brighton and Hove Albion have agreed to sign an 18-year-old winger for £21.5 million on a five-year deal. The club...
Padel courts to be built at harbour
A harbour wharf looks like it will be turned into padel courts as the popularity of the sport continues to...
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