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Somerset 202 (58 overs) and 167-2 (50 overs) Sussex 250 (69.4 overs) Somerset (3 points) lead Sussex (4 points) by...

Seafront shark threatened with enforcement action

A lifesize fibreglass statue of a great white shark has fallen foul of the council's planning department. The 9.5m high...

Five candidates stand in Queen’s Park by-election

Five candidates have been nominated to stand in the Queen’s Park by-election for a seat on Brighton and Hove City...

Chance to drive Volks train up for grabs

Ever fancied taking the wheel of a Volks Railway train? Well now's your chance - the vintage electric railway is...

Burglar steals cash from Brighton clothes shop

Two suspected drug dealers face court

Two suspected drug dealers are due to appear in the crown court next month. Sussex Police said: “Officers arrested two...

Creative businesses asked to bid for council-owned workspace

Brighton's creative sector is being asked to bid for the chance to rent space in two office blocks owned by...

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

Drug dealer cleared of raping and blackmailing man

A drug dealer accused of spiking a man, filming himself raping him and then blackmailing him has been cleared. Michael...

A new chapter for Sussex and its people – why I’m embracing devolution

We still take calls and see people face to face, says council

The public can still phone the council and see people face to face, a leading councillor said. Labour councillor Jacob...

Recycling rate hits record high, says council

The recycling rate has reached a record high in Brighton and Hove, according to new data, the council said. The...

Three people taken to hospital after ‘medical incident’ at Hove address

Three people have been taken to hospital after what police said was a “medical incident” in Hove. Sussex Police said:...

Sport

Simpson boosts Sussex before Somerset take advantage of changing conditions at Hove

by ECB Reporters Network

Somerset 202 (58 overs) and 167-2 (50 overs) Sussex 250 (69.4 overs) Somerset (3 points) lead Sussex (4 points) by...

Brighton and Hove Albion ease past Tromso to Conference League group phase

by Edward Elliot - PA

by Paul Weaver - ECB Reporters Network supported by Rothesay

Brighton and Hove Albion 4 Tromso 0 Brighton and Hove Albion booked their place in the Europa Conference League group...

Crocombe takes hat-trick for Sussex on day one against Somerset at Hove

by Frank le Duc - local democracy reporter

Somerset 202 (58 overs) Sussex 77-2 (17.2 overs) Sussex (3 points) trail Somerset (0 points) by 125 runs with 8...

Hundreds object to plan for sports pitch close to open-air theatre

Report backs college in sports pitch battle with theatre over noise and floodlights