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Sussex Green councillors issue statements on Zionism is racism motion

The Green Party's adoption of a policy describing Zionism as racism has prompted sharply divided responses from Green councillors across Sussex, despite several local groups publicly condemning antise...

Hove’s Babble café serves Sunday roasts with sea views and local produce

Babble, a café on Hove's promenade, opened in 2025 as part of the Hove Beach Park development. Its location provides sea views, while the dining room has a relaxed, informal atmosphere and staff who ...

Southwick man convicted of £1.15m fraud via jewellery resale companies

A 49-year-old man has been found guilty of swindling victims out of more than £1 million through an extensive fraud operation conducted through his businesses. James Charles, who also operated under ...

Council to hold hate crime awareness stalls in East Grinstead and Burgess Hill

A local authority is backing a nationwide initiative designed to combat prejudice-motivated incidents and encourage community members to report concerns. Mid Sussex District Council has aligned itsel...

Rail trespass incidents in Sussex more than double in five years

Railway trespass incidents across Sussex have risen significantly over the past five years, according to newly released data. Statistics reveal that the Sussex rail network, which encompasses the Bri...

Yacht Uforia people smuggler who ferried migrants to Chichester Harbour deported

A Ukrainian man has been expelled from the United Kingdom after serving a prison sentence for orchestrating crossings of migrants across the English Channel. Vladyslav Cherniavovskyi, aged 38, receiv...

Two men jailed for supplying firearms to organised crime groups via EncroChat

Two men have been convicted and imprisoned for supplying firearms to organised crime groups following a National Crime Agency investigation. Ibraheem Abdullah, aged 42 and from Crumpsall in Mancheste...

Sussex Police launch first all-terrain vehicle to patrol Brighton seafront

Sussex Police has acquired an all-terrain vehicle for deployment along Brighton's seafront, enabling officers to respond more rapidly to incidents, enhance water safety measures and address violence d...

Brighton city-centre crime data: August 2026

The Police.uk local search radius around the configured Brighton city‑centre point recorded 1,831 reported incidents in August 2026. Violent crime accounted for the largest share, with 511 incidents, followed by anti‑social behaviour (372) and shoplifting (312). Public‑order incidents (179), other‑theft (130) and crimi

Brighton social club loses licence bid over neighbour concerns

Brighton and Hove City Council has refused an application that would have permitted a Whitehawk social venue to resume operations with alcohol sales. The decision prevents the Valley Social Centre fr...

Wealden District Named Most Peaceful Place in South East

A district located in Sussex has been identified as the calmest area to reside in across the South East region. Research conducted by property law firm SAM Conveyancing revealed that Wealden district...

RNLI lifeboats from Hastings and Eastbourne respond to Channel migrant dinghy

Rescue teams from two East Sussex coastal towns have been mobilised following reports of an vessel carrying migrants approaching the Sussex coastline. A local councillor in Portsmouth indicated that ...

Brighton Marina rolls out Retail Trust anti-abuse scheme to 13 sites

A shopping and leisure destination on the south coast has joined forces with a retail industry charity to combat growing levels of mistreatment experienced by employees in the sector. Brighton Marina...

Six neighbours object to Valley Social Club alcohol licence bid in Brighton

A proposal to permit alcohol sales at a Brighton social club has drawn opposition from local residents. Valley Social Club, situated on Whitehawk Way in the seaside city, submitted an application to ...

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Sussex Green councillors issue statements on Zionism is racism motion

The Green Party's adoption of a policy describing Zionism as racism has prompted sharply divided responses from Green councillors across Sussex, despite several local groups publicly condemning antise...

Hove’s Babble café serves Sunday roasts with sea views and local produce

Babble, a café on Hove's promenade, opened in 2025 as part of the Hove Beach Park development. Its location provides sea views, while the dining room has a relaxed, informal atmosphere and staff who ...

Police appeal after four linked burglaries across West Sussex

Police are seeking information concerning four linked burglaries reported across West Sussex between October 13 and October 15. The first incident occurred at an address in Lurgshall, Petworth, at ap...

Second yellow wind warning issued for rest of Sussex

A fresh yellow wind warning has been issued by the Met Office for Storm Austen, which is expected to affect southern England and Wales overnight on Thursday and throughout Friday. Forecasters predict...