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Uni Theatre Students Set To Shine At This Year’s Chichester Fringe
In an exciting new collaboration with Chichester Fringe festival, final-year students from the University of Chichester’s Theatre Dept...
Dominic Kureen
Mar 11, 2025


Nationwide Customers To Get £50 Each Following Virgin Deal
More than 12 million Nationwide customers will each receive a £50 payment following the acquisition of Virgin Money
Dominic Kureen
Mar 11, 2025


University Of Brighton Students Launch Creative Project To Support People Affected By Cancer
University of Brighton students are leading community workshops across Sussex offering people affected by cancer a meaningful way to share..
Dominic Kureen
Mar 10, 2025


Appeal launched for help to complete new Scouts Community Centre
Construction work on a new Scouts Community Centre in Bentswood, Haywards Heath is due to begin in March - but help is needed in the...
James Forryan
Feb 24, 2025


Hove Beach Park Bowls Club Certificate Approved After Heated Hearing
A bowls club has been granted a new club premises certificate, permitting the sale of alcohol, despite strong objections from some...
Sarah Booker-Lewis LDR
Feb 24, 2025


Brighton And Haywards Heath Hospitals Set To Benefit From Major AI Investment
Nuffield Health Brighton and Haywards Heath Hospitals are set to benefit from major investment in innovative, AI-enabled diagnostic...
Dominic Kureen
Feb 21, 2025


West Sussex County Council supports community art project for Worthing railway station approach
To involve the local community in work to enhance the approach to Worthing railway station, West Sussex County Council included a...
Dominic Kureen
Feb 21, 2025


Brighton Marina Welcomes New Dining And Leisure Offerings
Brighton Marina has announced that Mediterranean lounge and grill, Tavus, has opened alongside premier pool hall, LA Pool Club Tavus is...
Dominic Kureen
Feb 19, 2025


Brighton And Hove Council Wants Government To Change Schools Law
The council is trying to persuade MPs and the government to amend a parliamentary bill – a draft law – after a number of schools...
Sarah Booker-Lewis LDR
Feb 19, 2025


Unhappy Meal: Hove Residents Protest Against McDonald's Plan
McDonald’s has applied to build a diner and drive-through in Old Shoreham Road, Hove, but dozens of people have objected, with one saying...
Sarah Booker-Lewis LDR
Feb 11, 2025


Sussex Apprentices Share Experiences During National Apprenticeship Week
Southern Water is shining the light on four ambitious Sussex based apprentices as part of this year’s National Apprentice Week As events...
Dominic Kureen
Feb 10, 2025


In A Pickle: Withdean Residents Fear Noisy New Court
Pickleball’s growing popularity prompted worried neighbours of a sports complex to object to plans for a new multi-use games area (MUGA)...
Dominic Kureen
Feb 7, 2025


Nightcap Acquires Brighton i360 To Secure Future Of Debt Ridden Viewing Tower
In uplifting news for Brighton, hospitality operator Nightcap has acquired the Brighton i360 Tower The news comes after the 162 metre...
Dominic Kureen
Feb 5, 2025


Free Open-Air Painting Exhibition Coming To Chichester
People can explore the vibrant colours of the Chichester District with a free exhibition of open-air paintings at Chichester Cathedral,...
Dominic Kureen
Feb 4, 2025


Magpie Boss Calls For Better Recycling Service In Brighton
Thousands of tonnes of rubbish collected for recycling ends up being incinerated instead, a campaigner said in a petition to Brighton and...
Sarah Booker-Lewis LDR
Feb 3, 2025


Brighton Parents Campaign For School Admissions Change
Parents living in east Brighton who want a “real choice” for their children’s secondary schools are encouraging people in their area to...
Sarah Booker-Lewis LDR
Jan 29, 2025


Planning Appeal Won For Offices By Brighton Pub
Plans to build a four-storey office block next to the Prince Albert pub in Brighton have been approved on appeal. The appellant was...
Sarah Booker-Lewis LDR
Jan 29, 2025


Extra Money Approved For More Than 200 New Council Homes On Brighton Estate
An extra £800,000 will go towards the £87 million budget for building more than 200 council homes and a community hub on a Brighton...
Sarah Booker-Lewis LDR
Jan 27, 2025


Brighton Taxpayers Will Take On i360 Loan Burden
The remaining debt owed by the beleaguered i360 tourist attraction has been written off so that administrators can sell it. Brighton and...
Sarah Booker-Lewis LDR
Jan 24, 2025


East Sussex Charity Seeks Permission To Create Shared Housing Scheme
A Hastings-based homelessness charity has put forward plans to create a new shared housing unit within the town. In an application...
Huw Oxburgh
Jan 24, 2025
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