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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.
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.
Council & Politics
Andy Burnham’s ‘everyday fixes’: what changes for Sussex households and when?
School uniforms, electricity VAT, £2 bus fares and parking charges: which of Andy Burnham’s everyday fixes are in force, and which are still to come?
Education
Sussex secondary school applications: 31 October deadline for September 2027 places
How to apply for September 2027 secondary places in Brighton & Hove, East Sussex and West Sussex, with preference limits, submission checks and offer dates.
Brighton & Hove
Tree falls at St Helen’s Green in Hangleton during Storm Austen
A tree has fallen at St Helen’s Green in Hangleton as Storm Austen brings damage across Brighton and Hove, including a partial collapse of the West Pier.
Healthcare & NHS
Dementia care in Sussex: what help is available and what Burnham’s plans would change
Sussex already has specialist dementia support and research under way. As Andy Burnham sets out plans to change care nationally, here is what families...
Environment
Sussex hosepipe ban rules tighten today: who is affected?
South East Water has removed a range of exemptions from its Sussex hosepipe restrictions, with changes affecting households and some businesses from Friday 9...
News
Inquest concludes into deaths of three sisters off Brighton
Three sisters found dead in the sea off Brighton died by suicide, a coroner has concluded.
Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walters, 32, and Rebecca Walters,...
Crime & Courts
Two men convicted over Poets Ale and Smokehouse shooting in Hove
Two men have been found guilty following a shooting at the Poets Ale and Smokehouse pub in Montgomery Street, Hove.
Carlos Cassidy, formerly known as...
Council & Politics
£7m Hove to Portslade seafront scheme set to start within weeks
Construction is due to begin on a £7 million walking and cycling scheme along the A259 between Hove and Portslade, starting with the stretch...
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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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Sussex bonfire nights 2026: procession dates, fireworks and tickets
Sussex’s bonfire season continues with five society celebrations on...
Tree falls at St Helen’s Green in Hangleton during Storm Austen
A tree has fallen at St Helen’s Green in Hangleton as Storm Austen brings damage across Brighton and Hove, including a partial collapse of the West Pier.
National Trust and English Heritage sites in East and West Sussex: castles, houses, gardens and historic places to visit
Sussex has an unusually rich collection of National Trust...
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Tree falls at St Helen’s Green in Hangleton during Storm Austen
A tree has fallen at St Helen’s Green in Hangleton as Storm Austen brings damage across Brighton and Hove, including a partial collapse of the West Pier.
School Streets in Sussex: roads, times, cameras, exemptions and fines
Drivers can face timed motor-vehicle restrictions outside schools across Brighton & Hove, East Sussex and West Sussex. This guide lists the affected roads, published...
Shoreham FC announce death of co-chairman and co-owner Malcolm Saunders
Shoreham Football Club have announced the death of co-chairman and co-owner Malcolm Saunders, a long-standing figure in Sussex non-league football.
The Musselmen announced the news...
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