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Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Owner speaks out as world's second largest bird spotted on the loose
The large flightless bird sparked concern when sightings were shared online on August 9, but owner Virgil Szilagyi-Ruggins quickly tracked it down

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Self-pour wine bar with more than 100 options to open in prime spot in The Lanes
Vagabond, known for its self-pour wine machines and relaxed approach, will open its next venue at the former Browns Brasserie site

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Drivers frustrated at new parking charges in Hove
Frustrated drivers claim they have received tickets after parking rules changed in Hove without their knowledge.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Seaside town crowned most relaxing place to live in the UK
Hastings topped the list, scoring 9.52 out of a possible 10 in a study carried out by shower retailer Showers to You.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Popular collectible toy shop to open in city centre
Popular collectible toy shop Pop Mart is to open Churchill Square in Brighton.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Everything to know for the Eastbourne Airshow 2026 including times and where to watch
Eastbourne International Airshow, one of Europe's largest free seafront events, will take place over four days this week.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Decision due on plans for new gypsy pitches
Plans to set up six gypsy/traveller pitches in North Heath are to be considered by Horsham District Council.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
School gets £1.6m cash boost for sport pitch plan
An East Grinstead school is to receive £1.6m to replace its all-weather sports pitches, which have been in place since the 1980s.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:31:55 +0100
Man who murdered stranger after repeatedly dropping slab on head convicted again
A man who killed a stranger by repeatedly dropping a stone slab on his head as he slept in Brighton's Pavilion Gardens has been convicted of murder for a second time.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Therapy dog becomes valued member of team supporting young people
A therapy dog is making a difference for young people facing mental health challenges.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Why Clearing could help students find a university that is a better fit
Clearing is a "positive opportunity" for students to find the right university and course, not just last resort.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New therapy trial could be a ‘game changer’ for people in recovery
Researchers are testing an approach known as Social Recovery Therapy (SRT), which takes cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) out of the clinic and into real-life settings.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Nine-year-old transplant survivor goes for gold after overcoming kidney failure
After surviving kidney failure and transplant at just four years old, a brave schoolboy is taking on the Transplant Games.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
From circus tricks to meeting reptiles - three family fun days coming this summer
Fort visitors can enjoy circus skills, nature hunts and reptiles as part of a summer programme.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Free confidential text service offers support to teenagers facing exam anxiety
Teenagers waiting for exam results are being offered free mental health support through confidential text service.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
From busy bees to birds in flight - garden wildlife caught on camera
These photographs capture the lively wildlife of a Sussex garden.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Student who found dream degree through Clearing says it was a 'fresh start'
Clearing isn’t just a backup plan—it’s a fresh start.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
TV presenter Alex Polizzi to host exclusive guided walking break
TV presenter Alex Polizzi will guide eight-mile walk across the Seven Sisters.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Councils agree new growth deal to secure investment and create jobs
A renewed partnership aims to secure investment, create jobs and deliver long-term infrastructure improvements.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Ambulance service steps up action to protect crews from violence
Fresh action to tackle violence against SECAmb ambulance staff is already leading to improvements.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Young filmmakers invited to send a message to their future selves
Children and teenagers are being invited to take part in a national filmmaking competition.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Oldest Brighton chippy celebrates 100 years with £1 fish and chips
Local chip shop Bardsley's is celebrating 100 years after frying fish for "four generations."

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New song invites listeners to embrace daydreaming and slowing down
A song inspired by a poetic Polish expression is inviting listeners to embrace daydreaming and beauty of slowing down.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Seafront lighting upgrade aims to improve safety and preserve its charm
A stretch of the Eastbourne seafront is shining brighter after the completion of a lighting upgrade.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Fears housing targets could put already stretched water supplies at risk
Concerns growing over water shortages as housing targets continue to rise in Sussex.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Councillors call for return of school holiday food vouchers
Worthing councillors are urging reinstatement of food vouchers for families during the school holidays.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New scheme aims to diagnose little known heart condition earlier
Patients are set to benefit from earlier diagnosis and treatment of a little-known heart condition through new scheme.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Experimental prairie becomes thriving haven for bees, moths and hoverflies
An experimental prairie is helping to boost pollinator populations by offering climate-resilient haven for bees, moths and hoverflies.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
CCTV cameras installed at park amid antisocial driving concerns
Crawley Borough Council and Sussex Police took action at Tilgate Park following reports of antisocial driving and related activity affecting nearby residents.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Labour resignations, women’s services and questions for Brighton council
In Oscar Wilde’s ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’, Lady Bracknell says: “To lose one parent, Mr Worthing, may be regarded as a misfortune; to lose both looks like carelessness.”

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Passenger announces star studded line up for major open air concert
Singer-songwriter Passenger is set to bring a star-studded line-up to a major open-air show in Brighton.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans submitted for dozens of low carbon homes at major development
Eighty-two low-carbon homes could soon be built as part of major new development.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Legal support charity receives £19,000 boost to help more people
A charity has been awarded £19,000 in funding to expand legal support services.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sweeping countryside and city views captured under dramatic skies
These photographs showcase a morning drive around Brighton.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Vicar to visit 100 churches by motorbike on ambitious fundraising mission
A motorbike-loving vicar is setting off on five-day, two-wheeled pilgrimage to raise funds for church restoration.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
MP welcomes major expansion of mental health support for constituents
New dedicated mental health emergency departments are set to open on the Sussex coast under major expansion of services.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:47:58 +0100
Live updates as one of Brighton's biggest LGBTQ+ venues announces closure
One of Brighton's biggest LGBTQ+ venues R-Bar has announced it will be closing next month

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0100
Brighton's LGBTQ+ nightlife faces 'crisis' says boss of bar which is closing
A managing director has said the closure of a seafront venue is a "stark reminder" of "crisis" facing LGBTQ+ nightlife in the city

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:08:13 +0100
Closure of two of city's biggest LGBTQ+ venues 'heartbreaking', council leader says
The leader of Brighton and Hove City Council has spoken out following the announced closure of R-Bar and Charles Street Tap.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:04:04 +0100
MP responds after decades-old LGBTQ+ venue announces closure
Brighton MP Chris Ward has shared his reaction after one of the city's largest LGBTQ+ venues, R-Bar, announced it will shut.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:53:13 +0100
Full statement from major city venue as it announces closure
One of Brighton's biggest LGBTQ+ venues R-Bar has announced it will be closing.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:36:17 +0100
Fire service explains why smoke can be smelt across the county
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service has explained why smoke can be smelt across the county.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Woman left homeless after accidental fire devastated Sussex street
Until August 3, Sarah Lunday lived in one of four homes made uninhabitable by the fire in Ash Keys, Crawley

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Thousands fight to save trees by shopping centre being axed for no reason
Campaigners are urging Mid Sussex District Council to save two mature trees in the town centre

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Camera stolen from TV crew filming on seafront as police seek shirtless man
A shirtless man seen on CCTV footage is being sought for questioning by police after a video camera was stolen from a TV crew

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:43:09 +0100
Decision made to turn public fountains off as drought continues across Sussex
Two public fountains in Hastings, East Sussex, have been temporarily switched off after Sussex was declared to be in drought.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:59:24 +0100
Locals share their support for iconic LGBTQ+ bar as it announces closure
Brighton community has shown its support for a popular LGBTQ bar after it announced its closure today.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:23:52 +0100
Police urge people to call 999 if they see this wanted man
Police are searching for a wanted man who could be in Chichester.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100
People spotted standing close to fragile cliff edge in pursuit of perfect picture
People have been photographed taking selfies close to the cliff edge at Birling Gap

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
16,000 dogs to take over popular outdoor pool for swimming event
Thousands of dogs and their owners are set to make splash at a popular seaside swimming pool

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