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Shelter exhibition brings Sussex artists’ responses to home and belonging to Newhaven
The Sussex 2026: Shelter opens at BN9 Studio in November, with painting, photography, sculpture and other work exploring safety and belonging.
Art & Exhibitions
Curtain Up! brings two centuries of toy theatre to Brighton Toy and Model Museum
A new exhibition beneath Brighton station explores toy theatre from its Georgian beginnings to Victorian pantomime and modern miniature stages.
Public Transport and Traffic
West Sussex reports 15,000 pothole repairs as winter drainage work steps up
The county council reports more than 15,000 pothole repairs in six months and plans drainage clearance at 63 flood-prone locations ahead of winter.
Public Transport and Traffic
Durrington bus lane plans would restrict parking along The Boulevard
Residents can comment on proposed bus lanes, crossings and junction changes in Durrington until 30 November, with two local drop-in sessions.
Things to Do
Petworth House announces woodland Christmas displays, late openings and makers market
A Magical Christmas at Petworth runs from 28 November to 3 January, with two evening openings, an opening-weekend market and festive activities.
Theatre & Dance
The Grinch panto in Worthing: Durrington’s December shows list waiting places
Durrington Theatrical Society’s The Grinch The Panto is scheduled at Worthing’s Northbrook Theatre from 17 to 20 December 2026. All six performances showed as sold out on the organiser’s TicketSource page when checked on 24 October.
Environment
Aardman film launches flood-warning service with extra Eastbourne data
Missy and Stanley’s Tale introduces BeFloodWarned, a pilot bringing weather warnings and flood information together, with enhanced data for Eastbourne.
Shoreham & Southwick
Cinderella at Ropetackle: Shoreham’s Christmas 2026 pantomime dates and tickets
Cinderella is coming to Shoreham’s Ropetackle Arts Centre this Christmas, with LP Creatives presenting the pantomime from 17 to 30 December 2026.
Housing & Planning
Wates named for £23m Clair Hall redevelopment in Haywards Heath
Wates will work on plans for a new cinema and community venue at Clair Hall, with 39 homes proposed. Planning permission is still required.
Horsham
Louie Spence stars in Dick Whittington as Horsham’s Capitol reopens for Christmas 2026
Dick Whittington will reopen Horsham’s Capitol this Christmas, with Louie Spence starring as Peppe Puss the Cat. The pantomime runs from 29 November 2026 to 3 January 2027.
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Latest news in Sussex
Norton Road car park expected to close within a year as Hove replacement considered
Hove’s Norton Road car park is expected to close within 12 months. A December Cabinet report will consider its future, with a replacement car park being explored.
Chris McCausland brings new stand-up show Waffle to Brighton and Hastings
Chris McCausland brings Waffle to Brighton Dome and White Rock Theatre in 2028. Find the Sussex dates, ticket prices and Brighton on-sale times.
Komedia New Comedy Award returns to Brighton with four shows in 2027
Brighton’s Komedia will host three semi-final heats in January and a February grand final for its 2027 New Comedy Award.
Chichester Christmas lights switch-on 2026: timings, lantern trail and after-party
Chichester switches on its Christmas lights at 5pm on 21 November, with a family lantern trail and live music across the city centre.
Harry Waters brings Pink Floyd tribute show Legacy to the Brighton Centre
Harry Waters leads a ten-piece band through Pink Floyd’s 1970s catalogue at the Brighton Centre on 25 June 2027.
Sussex Police to seize illegal e-bikes and e-scooters under new ‘no returns’ policy
Sussex Police’s new ‘no returns’ policy starts on 1 November. What it covers, how legal e-bikes differ and the rules for Brighton’s rental scooters.
The Fast Show reunites original cast for Hastings, Eastbourne and Worthing dates in 2027
Six original Fast Show cast members reunite for Sussex performances in Hastings, Eastbourne and Worthing in February 2027. Compare dates, prices and booking links.
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