FIRE Crews tackled a bedroom fire. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (WSFRS) were called to a house in The Poplars in Littlehampton on Monday afternoon. The bedroom was almost destroyed by the fire with smoke and heat damage to most
TRAFFIC has been queuing for almost half an hour along the A27 near Shoreham tonight. The carriageway is reportedly blocked westbound, after the Sussex Pad traffic lights, by a broken down vehicle. The congestion continues as far down as the
BRITS could be facing the coldest November since the 2010 Big Freeze as a 1, 200-mile wide shiver descends on the country. Temperatures are expected to plunge from tomorrow night with chilling lows of -4C predicted in parts of the UK. Icy colder-than-average
SUNGLASSES, designer boots, "used" baseball bats, and a unisex bicycle are among the bargains on offer from the police ebay account. The items, often seized as offensive weapons or as suspected stolen property in Sussex can be purchased at a knock
THE annual Taurid meteor shower will reach peak visibility on bonfire night this year, providing sky watchers with a display of 'nature's fireworks'. Every year, between September and November, Earth's orbit around the Sun takes it through a broad
POLICE have revealed how many arrests were made in the city this weekend. Officers in Brighton and Hove were kept busy during the stormy three day break. A Brighton and Hove Police spokesman said: “We made 43 arrests across Brighton and Hove
The UK Foo Fighters Concorde 2 Saturday November 2 THE band and their fans had one aim in mind on Saturday evening – to get together to enjoy the music of their idols the original Foo Fighters. The 90-minute set dipped into plenty of
ONE of the world’s biggest bonfire night celebrations is being held tomorrow night. Lewes Bonfire Night 2019 will see thousands of revellers flood the town to enjoy a night of fireworks and fun. The celebration will see seven societies prepare
FUNDRAISERS were joined by a furry friend as they raced around an ice rink yesterday. More than 100 people graced the Royal Pavilion Ice Rink in Brighton for the first time as it prepared to open for its tenth year. But there was no time for
A STRONG storm created a bizarre scene as it covered a promenade with pebbles. The beach was left level with the seafront streets in Hove as strong winds and surging tides battered the seafront. Some benches were half-submerged in the stones
IT'S the first December general election since 1923. And with the big day less than two weeks before Christmas, cutting into Christmas shopping time, concerts and all those things we tend to like to do, here's some key dates to put in your diary
I HAD hoped that Brighton & Hove buses would have put Maurice Packham’s name on one of their new buses for the 5/5B Patcham/Hollingbury route. Maurice Packham died last year. He was a Brightonian through and through. He was a first class
A FIRE service has warned drivers to be careful after a series of crashes. The collisions happened this morning as heavy showers and surface water made for perilous driving conditions. A West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: “
FIRE crews were called to reports of a fire at a hotel and spa. Crews from West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service attended and found smoke pouring from the rough of a building. A spokesman for the service said: "We were called to reports of a
NEAL MAUPAY believes patience paid off for Albion in the win over Norwich. The striker revealed head coach Graham Potter told his players to take their time at the break before goals from substitutes Leandro Trossard and Shane Duffy earned all
NEIGHBOURS are worried their area will become afflicted by noise and antisocial behaviour if a newsagent is granted a licence to sell alcohol. Dozens wrote to object to a licence application by Martin McColl, owner of Martin’s in Richardson Road
STAFF at two sixth-form colleges will strike for a second time and demand more funding for education. National Eduction Union members at Bhasvic in Hove and Varndean College in Brighton will down tools today. The union’s joint-general secretary
IRISH comedian Ed Byrne has been working at the stand-up mill for 25 years now. A regular on Mock the Week and The Graham Norton Show, Byrne recently appeared in BBC2 hiking hit The Pilgrimage, in which he quipped: “Our friendly neighbourhood priest
TWO men have appeared in the dock accused of their part in the murder of Abdul Deghayes. Daniel MacLeod, 36, denies the killing at Elm Grove, Brighton, which has an alleged drugs background. The labourer appeared at Hove Crown Court wearing
MOTHERCARE has announced plans to place its UK retail business in administration, putting around 2,500 jobs at risk. The children's retailer, which has a store in Eastbourne, said it will file a notice of intent to appoint administrators for the
Albion 2 Norwich 0 It’s not just about who starts a game. It is also about who finishes it. Graham Potter spoke about that as he prepared his Albion side to face Norwich. The thought no doubt also crossed his mind as he picked his 18.
NEIGHBOURS have the support of their councillors in opposing plans for a shared house. St Peter’s and North Laine councillors Pete West and Lizzie Deane sent a joint letter against plans to turn a four-bedroom house into a five-bedroom shared house
A YOUNG girl died in hospital after a battle with severe ill health. Amarni Loveridge had suffered from respiratory problems for much of her life but “could fight no longer” after her condition began to deteriorate earlier this year. She was
A RECALL of hummus from UK supermarkets - sparked by a salmonella scare last week - has been extended. The recall has been made by dip maker Zorba Delicacies, which supplies several supermarkets including Aldi, Morrisons, Lidl, Asda and Sainsbury
Sophie Harris hopes a landmark result – and clean sheet - against WSL champions Arsenal can re-ignite Albion’s season. The Seagulls fought out an excellent 0-0 draw in a Conti Cup group fixture, then took the extra point on offer by winning a shoot-out
Shane Duffy was full of praise for fellow sub Leandro Trossard after he made a big impact in the 2-0 win over Norwich. The Belgium forward came off the bench to score the first goal and set up Duffy for the second which sealed another three points
Lewis Dunk is leading Albion into a bold new era on the pitch. So it was perhaps revealing to get another perspective on the Seagulls’ ball-playing captain after he underpinned this latest home win. Dunk was superb again at the back to help
BONFIRE night is fun - but it comes with serious risks. Firefighters say the best celebrate Bonfire Night is to attend a professionally-organised public fireworks display. But if you do decide to build a bonfire or buy your own fireworks for
ALL of a bus company’s vehicles will come to a halt at 11am today. Drivers for Brighton and Hove Buses will stop and observe a minute of silence in memory of a London bus driver who died in a crash. A spokesman said: “Our thoughts and condolences
A WELL-known community member and philanthropist was killed in a car crash on the M23 on Sunday. Family friends confirmed 80-year-old Ron Carey from Canada died when the vintage car he was driving in collided with a truck along the busy M23 highway
MCDONALD'S is selling 99p Big Macs and giving away free fries - but only for one day and if you use its new app. The fast food giant, which has branches across Sussex, will sell Big Macs for just 99p on November 5, if ordered via the app. The
THERE'S no better feeling than turning on your out of office and taking some time to recharge - so what if you could turn your annual leave into 60 days off work? Well there is a simple way to maximise your time off if you're savvy and lucky enough
STRICTLY stars have been offered support after online trolls threatened to kill one celebrity. BBC Breakfast presenter Mike Bushell was told he would be a “dead man” if he did not leave the show. This came after he was saved by judges after
I READ with disgust about the theft of Adam Trimingham’s wallet in broad daylight outside Brighton’s Theatre Royal. Street crime and a deterioration in general behaviour in the city has been a topic of conversation among my work colleagues and
SUSSEX Police have received more than 350 ‘intelligence logs’ from safeguarding teams about crimes such as modern slavery, exploitation, cuckooing, drugs and guns. The tip-offs came from professionals and community safety partners working together
SLICK bodywork and purring engines were the order of the day as a historical car run made its way to through the county. The annual London to Brighton Veteran Car Run graced Sussex’s roads yesterday with about 500 pre-1905 classic cars. Here
PLANS to demolish a ‘deteriorating’ four-storey block of flats and replace it with one up to six storeys high are expected to be approved by Adur District Council. An application from Southern Housing Group to replace the 40-flat Mannings building
A WOMAN suffered a "severe injury" after being hit by a train. A witness described how fellow commuters "started screaming and crying" after seeing the incident at a busy train station. It happened at Worthing Station earlier this morning.
THERE is slow traffic after a van crashed into a lamppost, knocking it into the road. The A27 is blocked near The Amex stadium as a result. An AA spokesman said: "The road is partially blocked due to an accident. "A van was involved in
Leandro Trossard hopes his shining displays for Albion can get him into the Belgium team. Trossard picked a groin injury on international duty at the start of September and was ruled out for club and country. He has made a big impact off the
IF YOU were busy over the weekend, here's our round-up of some of the stories and events you may have missed. 1. Road closed in Brighton after reports of suspicious package. Full story here. 2. Sussex fire service receives 200 emergency
AN ABORTED office move cost a council £24,000, prompting outrage from councillors. West Sussex County Council spent thousands on plans to move senior management into another floor of County Hall in Chichester. But the move was eventually cancelled
A STUDENT from Brighton is among 33 people injured after a bus travelling from Paris to London overturned in northern France. Four people were seriously injured and 29 others wounded when the FlixBus coach toppled at an exit near Amiens on the
Buoyant Albion have been urged to seize the opportunity as they face a testing run of Premier League games. The Seagulls go to Manchester United and host Leicester either side of the next international break. Then comes a nine-game period in
I WANT to start by apologising to you because we should not be having a general election now. We should be getting on with sorting the problems our country faces, not least finding a way through this crucial period on the Brexit fiasco. I ALWAYS
A MAN who had the proposed date for leaving the EU tattooed on his abdomen has revealed he was “absolutely devastated” when the move fell through. Comedian Ruari Barratt, who moonlights as committed Brexiteer Graham Staines in some of his comedy
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HURRICANE-FORCE winds caused havoc at the weekend. Ferocious gales tore down scaffolding, felled trees, and disrupted transport across the county. Staff at Newhaven National Coastwatch Institution said they recorded “force 12 hurricane gusts
A MAN will appear in the dock accused of the murder of Abdul Deghayes today. Daniel MacLeod is accused of the killing at Elm Grove, Brighton on February 16 this year. The 36-year-old labourer, of Lambeth, South London, denies the charge.
A TWISTED child rapist, a copycat terrorist, snapchat stabbers, and a racist teen were among those sent to prison in October. Scores of Sussex defendants were sentenced for crimes including rapes, inflicting grievous bodily harm, burglary, and
A TV show wants to find brave singles from Sussex to wed a complete stranger. Married at First Sight sees couples paired together based on a series of tests. Then the pair meet for the first time and marry on the same day. Now the show
A CONCERNED cabbie has warned taxi firms could cease to exist. Jeremy Gray said they were being starved of business as Uber drivers moved into Brighton and Hove from other nearby towns. The 65-year-old has been a private hire driver since 2005
