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Severe Drought Declared in Sussex: What It Means for Brighton and Hove
The government declared severe drought in parts of East and West Sussex on 15 October 2026. Here is who is affected, who is not, and what you can do.
Youth Council Takes Over Hove Town Hall Chamber With 80 Young People
Around 80 young people took over the Council Chamber at Hove Town Hall on 22 October 2026. The survey, the five themes, what happens next and how to join.
Wolves 0 Albion Women 6: Six Scorers in Players’ Cup Win
Albion Women won 6-0 at Wolves in the Subway Players’ Cup, with six different scorers. How the goals came, what Arturo Ruiz said and what is next.
Man City 2 Albion 2: Albion Out of Carabao Cup on Penalties
Albion led twice at the Etihad but lost 4-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw with Manchester City in the Carabao Cup. Goals, shootout, line-ups and what Hurzeler said.
Getafe v Albion: Conference League Kick-off, Tickets and TV
Albion visit Getafe at the Coliseum on Thursday 5 November, kick-off 8pm UK time. TV details, away tickets, the 1901 Pub screening at the Amex, form for both clubs and what is at stake.
Man City v Albion Premier League: Kick-off, Tickets and Form
Albion visit Manchester City in the Premier League on Saturday 31 October, kick-off 3pm UK time. Tickets and travel, how both clubs arrive, Hurzeler and Maresca quotes and the record at the Etihad.
Man City v Albion: Carabao Cup Team News, Kick-off and TV
Albion visit Manchester City in the Carabao Cup fourth round tonight, kick-off 7.30pm UK. Team news for both clubs, Hurzeler and Maresca quotes, tickets, TV and radio listings and the key numbers.
Royal Pavilion Christmas Closures 2026: Dates for Brighton's Museums
Brighton and Hove Museums has set its Christmas closing dates: the Royal Pavilion closes at 2.30pm on 24 December, Brighton Museum reopens on 29 December and Preston Manor opens only for Santa…
Royal Pavilion Indian Hospital: Brighton's WW1 Soldiers Remembered
In December 1914 the Royal Pavilion became a hospital for wounded Indian soldiers. The history of the wards, the Chattri on the Downs and the Indian Gate, with a timeline, ahead of Remembrance…
Lewes Bonfire History: The 17 Martyrs Behind Bonfire Night
Why Lewes burns on 5 November: the 17 Protestant martyrs burned in the town, the Gunpowder Plot, the 1853 procession print and the six bonfire societies. History, with a timeline, ahead of Thursday…
Albion Women Fixtures: 10 Games to 19 December After West Ham Win
Brighton and Hove Albion Women beat West Ham United 3-0 at the Amex and are ninth in the Women's Super League. Ten fixtures from 28 October to 19 December, with kick-off times, venues and the table.
Albion Fixtures: 17 Matches From Man City on 28 October to 5 January
Brighton and Hove Albion have 17 matches between 28 October and 5 January, starting with Manchester City twice in four days. All dates, kick-off times and venues, with Albion third in the Premier…
Shoreham: £500 Reward Offered for Wanted Man Corey Proctor, 31
Sussex Police are offering a £500 reward to find Corey Proctor, 31, who has links to Shoreham, Birmingham and London. He failed to appear at court on 27 May. Quote crime reference 47260131423.
Burgess Hill: Man Hit by Stolen Motorcycle in Park Road, Police Appeal
Sussex Police are appealing for information after a 21-year-old man was hit by a stolen motorcycle in Park Road, Burgess Hill, on 12 October. He dislocated his shoulder. Quote serial 766 of 13/10.
Lewes Bonfire 2026: Road Closures, Last Trains and Ticket Prices
Lewes Bonfire is on Thursday 5 November 2026. Five roads close from 4.45pm and no trains stop at Lewes from 5pm. Updated with Cliffe fire site ticket and programme prices, last trains and where to…
Portslade man Paul Savage jailed for eight years for rape and controlling behaviour
Paul Savage, 50, of Portslade, was sentenced at Lewes Crown Court on 23 October for rape, harassment, breach of a non-molestation order and controlling or coercive behaviour, Sussex Police said.
A Wrong Turn: new short comedy premieres at The Walrus in Brighton on Sunday
Eastbourne filmmaker David Mills and writer Liz Tait premiere their new short comedy A Wrong Turn at The Walrus in Brighton on Sunday 1 November. The screening is fully booked.
Eastbourne's Twilite relaunches wedding DJs and party hire across Sussex
Eastbourne wedding and party brand Twilite relaunched on 23 October with DJs, Magic Mirror and Digital Photo Pod hire, dance floors and uplighting for events across Sussex.
New firefighters pass out at Maresfield after East Sussex Fire & Rescue's 43rd recruit course
East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service held a Pass Out Parade on 23 October for its 43rd wholetime recruit course, days after the recruits pulled a fire engine 5km along Hove seafront for charity.
18 Grocery closes at Brighton Open Market, blaming management; the market calls the claims unfounded
18 Grocery stopped trading at Brighton Open Market on 8 October and blamed the market's management. The market says the claims are unfounded and that rent and service charge rises were needed.