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  • MP: Fix A259 before major housing development

    AN MP has called for change on a congested coast road ahead of a major housing development. Lloyd Russell-Moyle, MP for Brighton Kemptown, insists something needs to be done to make the A259 coast road fit for purpose once Peacehaven’s 350-home

  • Things to do this weekend

    Ezra FurmanBrighton Festival, Brighton Dome, tonight, 7.30pmVery few singer-songwriters perform with as much energy as Ezra Furman. The Chicago artist is renowned for his animated stage presence as well as his confessional lyrics, which often tackle subjects

  • Sussex slip to defeat against Middlesex

    Sussex lost by 74 runs against Middlesex at Hove today in the Royal London One Day Cup. Sharks were looking for back-to-back wins after an impressive 75-run win at Somerset on Tuesday but never threatened to overhaul the visitors’ target. Middlesex

  • Weekend walk: Discover the remains of a Roman road

    In this third instalment discovering the Sussex Greensand Way, Steve Kisko walks from Streat to East Chiltington beginning from Plumpton Green. His walk includes a well-preserved outline of the Roman road raised and hidden under grass to the south

  • Travel: Get on your bike in France

    FOR ultimate grandeur, Chateau de Versailles is hard to beat, with its masterpiece ceilings, grand stairways and palatial ballroom (visit on a bright day and sunbeams foxtrot between the gilded window frames and shimmering chandeliers). But there’s something

  • TV: Emma Thompson on her role in BBC King Lear adaptation

    EMMA Thompson has form when it comes to sharing the screen with Sir Anthony Hopkins - but it’s their forthcoming third reunion that has proved the game-changer, says the actress.For in joining forces for the much-anticipated BBC adaptation of King Lear

  • Empty homes cost council £900k in lost rent

    More than £913,000 was lost in rent due to empty homes in Brighton and Hove in the last six months of the financial year. A total of 37 homes were empty for six weeks or more as of 1 April, with two houses having been empty for more than 800 days

  • Fountains not fixed for children in time for half term

    CHILDREN hoping to splash in The Level play fountains will find themselves disappointed this half term. After downtime during the winter the restart is delayed until a new specialist pump is installed. The situation has left Brighton parents

  • Meatless ‘raw’ burger makes its way to the seaside

    CALLING all foodies. Perhaps the strangest, most eyebrow-raising dish that has filled this space, is here. A meatless “raw” patty is, from today, being served at Lucky Beach on Brighton seafront. The city is the only place outside of London

  • Infinity Bar is ready for its grand opening

    A NEW gay bar is having a grand opening to welcome customers to its new venue. Infinity Bar, at 129 St James’s Street, Brighton, opened for business last Friday and it has already gained five-star approval from customers. Owner of the bar,

  • Missing dog walker found

    Police in Hastings are pleased to report that missing local dog-walker Henry Griffiths is safe and well, having returned home of his own accord.  There had been serious concerns for him after a mobile phone alert sparked a search for him and his

  • Child actor from Brighton in School of Rock the Musical

    A child actor has joined the cast of a musical for her West End debut. Amelie Leatherland, 12, from Brighton, is performing on stage in School of Rock, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical based on the 2003 film starring Jack Black. For her acting

  • Woman left with broken jaw after assault

    A WOMAN was left with a broken jaw after an assault.  The woman, 26, was pushed to the ground and kicked. The incident happened in Worthing Road, Littlehampton, by the entrance in Brookfields Park on Sunday, May 20. She suffered serious facial

  • Three men convicted of supplying heroin and cocaine

    Three have been convicted of dealing crack cocaine and heroin.  Police in Hastings arrested Nicholas Miller, 23, of East Street, Southwark, and of previous good character, on 27 August last year. They found he had 29 wraps of crack cocaine

  • Tenants face delays to council house repairs

    POOR communication between a housing contractor’s call centre staff and its repair crews was blamed for delays in dealing with emergency repairs. The issue was raised at a Brighton and Hove City Council Housing Management Panel meeting. Tenants

  • Albion sign Yeovil youngster

    Albion have added Yeovil prospect Joseph Tomlinson to their promoted under-23s. The 17-year-old will link up with Simon Rusk's squad on July 1 on a free transfer from the League Two club. Rusk said: "He is a talented young defender who has

  • Albion trio involved in Wembley play-offs

      The Premier League season may be over for Albion but three of their players are still involved in the climax to the domestic campaign.  The play-off finals take place at Wembley over the Bank Holiday weekend and the Seagulls have an interest

  • Saltdean Lido reopens this weekend!

    A REVAMPED swimming pool is moving closer to fixing its art deco building. The volunteers at Saltdean Lido have raised 87 per cent of their £101,827 crowdfunding target. They have 22 days left to raise the outstanding £15,000 needed to kick off phase

  • Seagulls star may face club probe after 110mph police chase

    A SEAGULLS player fined £20,000 after he was caught speeding at 110 mph could be facing a probe by club bosses. Road safety campaigners said Brighton and Hove Albion winger Anthony Knockaert should have been banned from getting behind the wheel

  • New restaurant celebrates strong first year

    IN JUST under a year, Petit Pois on Ship Street has established itself as Brighton’s go-to French bistro, offering an extensive menu of both classic and contemporary dishes at very pocket-friendly prices. Nick Mosley talks to head chef and co-owner David

  • Motorbikes, lifeboats and vintage cars in Brighton

    Bikes, boats and automobiles are the theme of today’s Timeout. David Barling is pictured in an RAF rescue launch off the coast of Brighton. He is a long-serving councillor who was first elected at the age of 26 as a member of Hove Borough Council

  • Enjoying a tipple during wine week

    IN THE heart of Brighton’s North Laine, the passionate team at Isaac At will be celebrating English Wine Week as it kicks off tomorrow, writes Nick Mosley.When Isaac At first launched as a temporary weekend pop-up restaurant in 2015, their locally sourced

  • Sea rescue is filmed off the Greek Coast

    A MAN videoed the moment of a dramatic rescue of a woman who was found adrift in the Mediterranean Sea. Alan Wood, 49, originally from Brighton, was on a ferry with his wife Irenka and their three children after visiting the Parthenon earlier this

  • Louts on the loose after bus shelters smashed

    YOBS caused hundreds of pounds worth of damage in a vandalism wave. Two bus stops in the Sovereign Harbour area of Eastbourne were smashed through last week, with the panels of the shelters knocked out. The crimes are thought to have been committed

  • Police officer beat up man outside nightclub

    A police officer convicted of attacking a man so violently it caused him to let out "screams of terror" will be spared jail. A barman heard Martin Lovett crying for help as he was pinned to the ground by off-duty Sussex Police constable Robert

  • Geoff Hurst signed photo up for grabs

    A SIGNED photo of World Cup winning hat-trick hero Geoff Hurst is among the items at an auction helping families affected by cancer. To celebrate national Local Radio Day on Friday, May 25 Seahaven FM will be holding a 12 hour on-air auction to

  • Brown hails Joyce after former Sussex star retires

    BEN BROWN has praised Ed Joyce as his two former counties prepare to clash at Hove. Former Middlesex and Sussex batsman Joyce, pictured, announced his retirement yesterday. He played with distinction for both counties and recently made a long-awaited

  • PubSpy: This place looks imposing and impressive

    APPROACHING from the leafy boulevard sitting below the Park View this is a pub that immediately looks imposing and impressive. By the time you get round to the front door it’s quickly apparent this drinking establishment exists on many levels.

  • Boy's treasured rescue horse makes amazing recovery

    A boy who adopted an abused pony is now taking part in a sponsored horse ride with her. Tai Tookey, 13, who lives in Eastbourne, came across Misty 18 months ago when he went to a horse rescue centre with his mum Mikayla Tookey, 37. Misty was

  • Albion to make a stand on seating at Premier League summit

    ALBION are urging Premier League clubs to designate an area for away fans who want to sit down. It follows mounting complaints from supporters who followed the Seagulls around the country this season and had their view blocked by standing fans.

  • True value of Albion’s Prem goals revealed

    GOALS are the most valuable things in football. As Albion fans know, they make or break your season. Pascal Gross’s safety-securing strike against Manchester United would certainly be regarded as priceless. But how much cash did Seagulls

  • Couple renew vows 60 years to day of wedding

    It was 60 years ago to the day, but the memories of Peter and Helga Miller’s wedding at Brighton College’s pretty chapel could not be clearer.As they returned to the Eastern Road school to renew their wedding vows on a sunny spring morning last week,

  • Tributes pour in for soldier found dead in woodland

    A WAR veteran who was missing from his home has been found dead in woodland. The man, Daniel “Danny” Johnston, 35, vanished from his home on Sunday while staying with his family in Macklin Road, Bognor. He told his mother he was going out but

  • Calling all Phils for Refill Lewes launch at Pells Pool

    A recycling initiative is looking for people called Phil to take part in a world record attempt. Whether you are a Phil, Philomena, Felipe or Pip, Refill Lewes invites you to Pells Pool in Lewes tomorrow. They are hoping to get the largest