Three Jailed After Violent High Street Brawl in Portslade
Three men have been sentenced for their roles in a violent brawl that broke out on a busy high street in Portslade last year, leaving one person seriously injured. The incident occurred on April 2, 2024, when multiple men were reported to be fighting with weapons on Station Road and Franklin Road. A large emergency […]
Brighton Commemorates Ukrainian Memorial Day with Poignant Tribute
On Sunday, February 23, 2025, Brighton and Hove stood united in solemn remembrance as the city marked the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The event, hosted by Stand for Ukraine Brighton and Hove, was an emotional gathering that brought together local leaders, Ukrainian nationals, and members of the wider community in […]
Teen in Critical Condition After Early Morning Crash in Brighton
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a serious road collision in the early hours of this morning (February 23). The incident, which occurred on Braybon Avenue, Brighton shortly after 5:20 am, involved a dark blue Ford Fiesta colliding with a parked car and a van. Emergency services rushed to the scene, where […]
Closure Order Issued for Problem Property in Newhaven
A flat in Newhaven that was linked to repeated incidents of anti-social behaviour, disorder, and drug-related activity has been shut down following a successful court application by Sussex Police. The property, located in Eastside Place, Railway Road, was the subject of a full closure order granted by Brighton Magistrates’ Court on 11 February. As a […]
Norse Atlantic Connects Gatwick with Bangkok on New Direct Service
Norse Atlantic Airways Expands UK Network with New London-Bangkok Direct Route In a major boost to its winter 2025 schedule, Norse Atlantic Airways has unveiled plans to launch a new direct service between London Gatwick (LGW) and Bangkok (BKK). The new route is set to debut on Sunday, October 26, 2025, offering passengers up to […]
Police Car and Vauxhall Involved in a Collision in Hastings
Shortly after 5pm on Thursday, February 20, emergency services responded to a collision on Carlisle Parade in Hastings. A police car, en route to an emergency call, was involved in a collision with a blue Vauxhall Agila. The road was closed as emergency crews attended the scene. The driver of the Vauxhall—a 77‐year‐old male from […]
Brighton & Hove Council Shuts A259 Over Safety Risk at Royal Albion Hotel
A section of the A259 King’s Road near Brighton Palace Pier has been closed with immediate effect due to serious safety concerns linked to the fire-damaged Royal Albion Hotel. Why Is the A259 Closed? Following the Royal Albion Hotel fire in summer 2023, part of the structure remains standing. A recent structural engineer’s report warns […]
Hooded Youths Target Brighton Buses in Repeat Attacks at Marine Gate
Police are investigating a series of dangerous attacks on Brighton and Hove buses after a group of hooded youths reportedly threw bricks at a bus near Marine Gate, Brighton. The latest incident occurred on Thursday, 20 February, just after 7 pm, when a double-decker bus had its windows smashed by projectiles. Passengers onboard were left […]
Two Crawley Drug Dealers Jailed for Over 20 Years After Major UK Crime Crackdown
Two drug dealers linked to the UK’s largest-ever law enforcement operation have been sentenced to more than 20 years in prison. Isshaq Khan, 30, and his nephew Jan Lee, 33, both from Crawley, were arrested as part of the National Crime Agency’s Operation Venetic, an investigation into the EncroChat encrypted communications platform in 2020. EncroChat, […]
Man Who Left Partner to Die After Stabbing at Crawley Station Gets 21 Years in Prison
A man has been convicted of the murder of his partner, Stephanie Marie, at Crawley railway station following an investigation by British Transport Police. Jason Flore, born 21 May 1998, of no fixed abode, was found guilty by a jury today (19 February 2025) after a two-and-a-half-week trial at Hove Crown Court. He is due […]
