Dozens of guests had to be evacuated after a fire in a large seaside hotel. Fire crews were called to The Majestic Hotel in Royal Parade, Eastbourne, at about 7.20pm this evening. It is thought the blaze started in a wall cavity on the
Sussex's bid for a hat-trick of 40 overs titles suffered a setback today after they were beaten by five wickets in a high-scoring game against Somerset at Taunton. The Sharks looked in charge after scoring 291-8 from their 40 overs after they were put
Brighton Blues are celebrating a second Twickenham triumph in as many seasons after beating Dunlop 32-3 in the RFU Senior Vase final today. Blues led 5-3 at half-time thanks to Ed Court's 24th-minute try created by Tom Aiken's long pass.
Tony Bloom wants Gus Poyet to launch a new era of stability by signing the long-term contract on offer at Albion. The Seagulls chairman is close to agreeing a four-year deal with boss Poyet and expects assistant Mauricio Taricco to stay too. Poyet is
A fight for control of the city will start again after a Green Party councillor resigned. Keith Taylor stepped down "in the interests of good governance" after taking up his seat as Member of European Parliament for the South East – the position vacated
A MAN celebrating a night out in Brighton was taken to hospital after being involved in a collision with a taxi. The accident happened at the Grand Junction Road near the Palace Pier just before 10.30pm on Friday. The 33-year-old man, who was not from
Allotment holders will have to fork out more cash to grow vegetables when a 40% rent increase comes into force. Brighton and Hove Council said it has increased the annual rate for allotments in the city in order to “fund an improvement” in
FIREFIGHTERS are tackling a blaze at a house in which a man was left suffering smoke inhalation. Crews were called to Oxford Drive in Aldwick, near Bognor, just before 3pm today. The fire broke out in a conservatory on the ground floor
Captain Paul Collingwood has singled out Mike Yardy’s contribution in England’s run to the Twenty20 World Cup final. The Sussex skipper and team-mate Luke Wright could make history tomorrow as England attempt to win their first major one-day
This is the home you’re paying to repair. Brighton and Hove City Council say they have been forced to pay £40,000 to repair a Grade II listed house in Brunswick Place, Hove, because the owner has left it in danger of falling down. Cabinet member for
Crawley boss Steve Evans says he would be foolish not to try to sign goalkeeper Michel Kuipers but only if he decided to remain full-time. Kuipers, 35 is considering his options after being released by Albion which include the offer of a non-playing
PARTS of the UK's airspace are at risk of closure from Sunday because of volcanic activity in Iceland. The Department for Transport has warned disruption could affect Gatwick and other airports in the South East of England until Tuesday. Transport
Liam Enver-Marum admits Eastbourne Borough will always hold a special place in his heart after taking a step closer to a dream move to Bournemouth. The striker is in talks about signing for the League One newboys after a solitary season at Priory Lane
Join us from 1.15pm today for live coverage of Sussex Sharks' CB40 game against Somerset at Taunton. Just click onto Cricket then Live Cricket above and click on the link at the top of the page.
Join us from 1.15pm today for live updates from Taunton on Sussex Sharks' CB40 game against Somerset.
Overtime is costing police millions of pounds a year – with some officers earning more than £20,000 on top of their salaries. Cash-strapped Sussex Police has seen its overtime bill rise from £5.2m to £7.4m over the last three financial years. Officers
A hospital could be forced to axe up to 40 jobs as part of a move to save £2 million. Managers at the Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead have launched a two month consultation with staff on plans to change working practices. The
After surviving a horror crash on a racing motorbike Justyn Gorman decided he needed something a little safer to keep him busy. So he became one of the world's top stunt pilots, instead. Justyn had raced motorbikes at British and European
Brighton Blues have been told to enjoy their big day at Twickenham today. And that means going up to lift the Senior Vase after their final against unbeaten Dunlop of Coventry Blues beat Liskeard-Looe in the Junior Vase final last year but have stepped
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Survivors star Julie Graham was stalked by a sex pest on a late night train. The Brighton-based actress was on her way home after a night out in London with friends. Sex offender Frank Olalaye targeted her as she stood on the platform
A young man in hospital in Thailand is hoping to be able to fly home soon. Gus Golding, 21, of Hove has regained consciousness after being in a coma for several weeks and his family are hopeful he will be able to return to Britain in the next
A killer dog which police say should be put down has been looked after in kennels for four weeks. Despite police deciding that the vicious dog that savaged Crawley toddler Zumer Ahmed should be put to sleep, it is still alive a month after her death.
1. From the parking area beside the church of St Mary, enter the churchyard, following the descending path, and going right of the church. At the bottom of the churchyard, turn right through a gate, continuing beside a wall. In 100 yards, at a
From The Morecambe And Wise Show to I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue, comedian and writer Barry Cryer has spent more than 50 years making people laugh – and he has no intention of stopping now. He appears at this year’s Brighton Festival Fringe with musician
