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Bryony Jones and her family moved in with her parents in 2021 after her husband lost his job and they could no longer afford rent. The two households found a larger rental home in the South Downs, where they have…
Michael Pyke, 79, was sentenced to life in prison at Hove Crown Court for murdering his wife, Beryl, 84, at their home in Aldwick, West Sussex, in May. He pleaded guilty on Oct. 19 and must serve at least 15 years. The…
Mark Hussein, 42, has been charged after police arrested him in Hove on November 11. He faces charges of possessing heroin and cocaine, carrying a knife in a public place, driving without a licence and driving without…
Amarildo Tefaj, 28, was jailed for 54 months after pleading guilty to drug-supply and criminal-property offences. Police stopped his car in Lansdowne Place, Hove, in September and found cocaine; keys led officers to a…
Daniel Knight found an unusual double banana while shopping at the Sainsbury’s on Portland Road in Hove and bought it to surprise his children. His son wondered whether the fruit might be valuable, while his daughter…
Hove-based author Jesse Basset has published George Barry: Peril in the Palm Oasis, a new novel released by The Book Guild and priced at £9.99. Basset says the story explores British identity, friendship, love and…
Chef Brigi Stamber has opened Stretch, a pizzeria in Hove that makes its pizzas with flour from 100% British regeneratively farmed wheat. The restaurant puts British farmers and independent producers at the centre of…
Hove and Horsham have been ranked among Britain’s happiest places to live in Rightmove’s annual survey. Hove placed fifth nationally and was the highest-ranked location in the South East, while Horsham came ninth and…
Sussex Cricket has appointed Beth Barrett-Wild as its first female chief executive. She will take up the permanent role on January 1, 2027, after 13 years at the England and Wales Cricket Board, where she held senior…
Mark Robinson is returning to Sussex as part-time director of cricket, succeeding Paul Farbrace. The former Sussex fast bowler and head coach will combine the role with his current position at Brighton Aldridge…
A man was found dead at Hove seafront after emergency services were called to Lansdowne Place at about 6:30 a.m. Tuesday over concerns for his welfare. Sussex Police said he was pronounced dead at the scene and that his…
A man was found dead on Hove seafront on Tuesday morning, prompting a police cordon and a response from emergency services, including coastguard search and rescue teams. Sussex Police said they were called near Lansdown…
A man was found dead on Hove seafront after emergency services were called at about 6.30am on Tuesday, November 10, following a concern-for-welfare report. Police cordoned off part of the beach near Lansdown Place, with…
Police have cordoned off part of the seafront in Hove, where several police vehicles were seen and officers were standing guard. The local outlet is providing live updates as the situation develops. No further details…
Droopys Plunge won Sunday’s Gold Collar at Hove, adding another major title after recovering from a metatarsal injury that ruled him out of a Derby defence. The 2025 Derby winner broke quickly from the traps and led…
Veteran trainer Angie Kibble has confirmed that her star greyhound, Malcolm Bosh, is in peak condition ahead of Saturday's £10,000 Ballyregan Bob & George Curtis Memorial final at Hove. The stamina-laden dog secured his…
Artisanal chocolatier Audrey’s Chocolates has secured £550,000 in new funding to expand its production capacity. The company, which has seen 110% revenue growth over the past two years under new ownership, will invest…
Hove-based pizzeria Stetch Pizza secured second place at the prestigious National Pizza Awards held on November 3. Owner and chef Brigi Stamber, the only female contestant in this year's competition, was recognized for…
Vhagar secured a spot in the George Curtis & Ballyregan Bob Memorial final after a dominant performance in the semi-finals at Hove. Trained by Mark Wallis, the champion racer clocked 44.28sec to lead the field. Other…
The Coral Gold Collar showdown at Hove features the Patrick Janssens-trained Droopys Plunge, a former Derby champion. Drawn in trap one, the greyhound is favored to use his inside racing line to take control of the…
The greyhound Droopys Plunge is set to compete in the Category One Coral Gold Collar final at Hove tomorrow. If successful, the 2025 Derby winner would become the first dog since Hit The Lid to win a major prize at the…
Dozens of protesters gathered on Western Road in Hove to oppose the introduction of a new red route, which prohibits stopping for most vehicles. Despite a petition signed by over 3,000 people, the council plans to…
Multiple individuals, including landlords and tenants, have alleged that Jack Taggart & Company Ltd, an estate agent based in Hove, owes them thousands of pounds in unpaid funds. Following an initial report, several…
Brighton and Hove City Council is considering proposals to demolish the Norton Road car park in Hove, which is nearing the end of its operational life. The council is exploring options for the site, including the…
Mark Robinson has returned to Sussex as director of cricket, marking a homecoming for the 59-year-old who previously led the club to multiple championship titles. Robinson, who also serves as director of cricket at…
Comedian Angela Barnes is set to perform a charity comedy show at The Old Market in Hove on November 13. The event aims to raise funds for patients and staff at Sussex NHS hospitals, supporting wellbeing initiatives and…
A Sussex-based charity, Stay Up Late, is celebrating its 15th anniversary of supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism. The organization, headquartered in Hove, campaigns for social equality and operates…
Stretch, a pizzeria based in Hove, has been awarded second place at the National Pizza Awards. Chef Brigi Stamber received the recognition for her standout pizza just months after launching her first solo venture. The…
Firefighters were called to a blaze at the Hove Fish Bar on Hangleton Way in Hove on Tuesday evening. Four fire engines and an aerial ladder platform were deployed to the scene after the alarm was raised at 7:43 p.m…
Ember House, a new independent wellness destination, is set to open on Portland Road in Hove on November 16. The facility aims to integrate training, movement, and recovery under one roof, featuring a gym, yoga and…
