Latest articles from Simon Barrett
It comes to pass, when a child is corn
Lettuce pray for peas on Earth – a farm shop has created the world's first vegetable nativity scene.
Told off for leaving rubbish out on the right day
Council bosses have caused a stink by threatening to fine residents for leaving their rubbish out – on the right day.
Comment: Save the Alex - or tear it down?
Controversial plans to demolish a landmark Victorian building and replace it with 149 flats were thrown out for the second time this week. Councillors agreed with campaigners that the old Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital in Dyke Road, Brighton, is an integral part of the city’s history and should not be bulldozed. But how should we balance protecting our heritage with satisfying the need for new homes?
Seagulls pundit says goodbye to listeners
A radio broadcaster at the centre of a row over insulting disabled people on air has resigned.
Tragedy turned medic to drink
A radiographer who turned to drink after his alcoholic partner starved to death in their home has been suspended.
Analysis: Are electric cars the way ahead for motorists?
Brighton and Hove is preparing to introduce charging points for electric cars. But it is not just petrolheads who say they would never swap the pumps for a plug – no matter what the benefits.
Town bowled over
Thousands of bowls fans will flock to Sussex when an international tournament is held in the South for the first time.
Residents' uncollected rubbish anger grows
More angry residents have told of their disgust after sacks full of rotting refuse were left uncollected for more than a fortnight.
Lewes prepares to light up
Organisers of one of the biggest Guy Fawkes celebrations in the country are urging people from outside the town to stay away from the event.