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  • Film Diary 2014: Transcendence

    Wally Pfister is Christopher (The Dark Knight) Nolan's long-time cinematographer, here he makes his directorial debut, with Nolan at the producing reins. Plot-wise the film owes a huge debt to the writings of Pat Cadigan and William Gibson. It

  • Homes flooded by burst water main

    About 20 householders woke up on Easter Sunday with two feet of water in their homes after a burst water pipe. Residents in Scory Close in Bewbush, Crawley are today clearing up after “torrents” of water flowed down the street on Dave Taylor, 47

  • Double injury boost for Albion

    Albion pair Matt Upson and Will Buckley are back in contention for Blackpool's visit to the Amex tomorrow. Both took part in a light training session today and boss Oscar Garcia will make a late decision on their involvement. A combination

  • UPDATE: Passion of the Christ going ahead

    The open air performance of Passion of the Christ will going ahead despite the weather. While there were concerns about whether the annual Soul by the Sea performance of the play at St Peter's Church, Brighton, would go ahead, it is now been confirmed

  • Weather puts Passion of the Christ in jeopardy

    The foul weather has put an open air performance of the Passion of the Christ in jeopardy. Due to today’s heavy rain there are currently concerns about whether the annual performance of the play by Soul by the Sea, which takes place outside of

  • Homes flooded after water main burst

    Homes have been flooded after a water main burst in Bewbush. A Southern Water spokesman said: "Southern Water is doing all it can to help customers affected by a major burst water main in Bewbush, Crawley. "The pipe burst on the roundabout

  • Road closed in Lewes

    A main road in Lewes has been shut. The A2029 Eastgate Street isclosed  between A2029 East Street and A277 High Street. Brighton and Hove Bus services 28 and 29 are diverted as a result. Services towards Broyle Estate and Tunbridge Wells

  • Who will be Albion's player of the year?

    MATT Upson is the hot favourite to be named Albion's player of the season. Fans will decide who succeeds Liam Bridcutt for the coveted prize. Midfielder Bridcutt scooped the award for the past two seasons but he will not be completing the hat-trick

  • Crash leaves 89 without power

    Nearly 90 people were left without power after a car crashed into an electricity pylon. The crash happened at about 10.20pm on Saturday in Colemans Hatch. Fire crews were called as the crash, near Claypit Farm, caused the front of the car to

  • Easter Sunday set to be wet

    The settled Easter weather is set to come to an abrupt end today as heavy showers and thunder are expected to greet many Britons over the long weekend. Easter Sunday is expected to be the wettest day of the Bank Holiday period as a band of rain

  • Protesters rally against plan for 100 new homes

    Nearly 500 protesters rallied against controversial plans to build hundreds of new homes on green fields on the edge of the South Downs National Park. Developers want to build up to 100 houses between Ovingdean and Woodingdean, with plans expected

  • Man given emergency first aid after fire in pub

    A man had to be given emergency first aid after a fire in a pub. One man has to be taken to hospital after inhaling smoke during the fire at the Old Vine pub in Cousley Wood Road, Wadhurst. The blaze began just before 11.30pm on Saturday in

  • Marathon man who battled injury is Local Hero

    A man who ran a marathon despite seriously injuring himself in a triathlon has been named this week’s Local Hero. John Challen, of Downside, Shoreham, said he was honoured to receive the accolade after slashing himself after falling off his bike

  • Parking restrictions will 'damage trade'

    New parking restrictions planned for dozens of Brighton streets have already sparked disapproval from local business owners. Brighton and Hove City Council is currently carrying out a consultation on plans, which could be brought in within months

  • Click and collect service for freshly-grown produce

    Shoppers will soon be able to “click and collect” their weekly shop straight from Sussex farmers as a new scheme launches in Worthing. Farmdrop is a global online marketplace which aims to cut out the middleman by putting customers directly in

  • Three-legged dog looking for home

    A three-legged dog needs a new home after he was found limping around Hove. The three-legged Staffordshire Bull Terrier, with no microchip or collar, was found by dog wardens. The dog, who has been named Danny, was taken by South Coast Staffie