Police Officer Resigns After Being Charged with Child Image Offences
A former Sussex Police officer has been charged with three offences related to indecent images of a child following an investigation. George Voisey, 23, was arrested on October 24 last year and has now been charged with one count of distributing an indecent image of a child and two counts of making indecent images of […]
Britain’s Oldest Performing Drag Queen, Maisie Trollette, Dies at 91
David Raven, the beloved drag performer known to audiences as Maisie Trollette, has passed away at the age of 91. A pioneer in British drag, David was a fixture of the LGBTQ+ community for decades, known for his charismatic performances, sharp wit, and generous spirit. Maisie Trollette was an icon of the Brighton Pride parade, […]
Elderly Man Dies in A281 Collision Involving Bus and Car
A 73-year-old man has tragically died following a serious collision involving a bus and two cars on Brighton Road, Woodmancote, on Tuesday morning (March 4). Emergency services were called to the scene at 11:38 am after reports of a collision between a car and a bus. The impact caused the car to veer further along […]
Firefighters Battle Warehouse Blaze at Poundland in Worthing
Emergency crews from West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were called into action this afternoon after a fire broke out in the warehouse of Poundland on Montague Street in Worthing. The alarm was raised at 4.08pm, prompting the fire service to dispatch five fire engines and an aerial ladder platform to the scene. Firefighters, equipped […]
Motorist Ignores Road Signs and Drives Wrong Way on A24
Sussex Police have issued a warning to motorists after a driver narrowly avoided multiple head-on collisions while driving the wrong way on the A24. Peter Byrne, the driver in question, failed to heed road signs at Southwater and instead followed incorrect sat nav instructions, putting himself and others in grave danger. Police are sharing details […]
Homophobic Abuse Reported After Brighton vs Chelsea Match
Officers are working closely with Brighton & Hove Albion and the Premier League to address unacceptable behaviour, including any incidents of homophobic abuse at football matches. Dedicated Football Officer PC Gregg Marshall stated: “We are investigating the circumstances of this incident, and we encourage anyone impacted to report incidents to us. Tackling discrimination and abuse […]
Brighton’s Largest Casino Temporarily Closes Amid Uncertain Future
The Rendezvous Casino in Brighton Marina has temporarily closed as the Metropolitan Gaming Group conducts a comprehensive review of its long-term financial viability. The venue, which markets itself as a ‘Vegas-style casino’, has been a fixture in Brighton Marina for over 20 years, offering a variety of casino games, a poker room, and dining and […]
Man Arrested After Suspected Arson at Haywards Heath KFC
Diners at KFC in South Street, Haywards Heath, were evacuated on Monday evening (March 10) after an incident that led to a police investigation. A 48-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent and taken into custody. Following further inquiries, he was linked to two other arson incidents reported in Haywards Heath on […]
Police Renew Appeal for Information on Hastings Sexual Assault
Police investigating a sexual assault in Hastings have issued a renewed appeal for information following the release of a new CCTV image of a man officers wish to speak with. The incident occurred on 12 February at around 2.15pm on Queen’s Road, near the Priory Meadow bus stops in the town centre. A local woman, […]
Crawley Man Jailed for 20 Years After a Decade of Rape and Abuse
A Crawley man who subjected a woman to a decade of rape, assault, and controlling behaviour has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. Wojciech Burylo, 50, of Calvin Walk in Bewbush, used sexual and physical violence, as well as threats of murder, to maintain control over the victim’s life between 2014 and 2024. His […]
