Firefighters Rush to Blaze at Residential Property in Portslade
Emergency services rushed to a residential property on Trafalgar Road, Portslade, on Thursday evening after reports of smoke coming from the roof. The incident occurred at approximately 5:30 pm, prompting a swift response from East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. A spokesperson for East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that crews attended the scene […]
Tyre Trick Used to Distract Victim in Brighton Car Theft
Police in Brighton are investigating a reported theft from a vehicle that occurred on Kensington Street at approximately 1:30 pm on January 17. The incident took place after the victim had attended a premises on nearby Gloucester Road. It is believed that a male suspect placed a nail or other device to puncture the tyre […]
Barber Convicted for Stabbing Customer with Scissors in Brighton
A Brighton barber has been convicted after launching a violent attack on a man with scissors in the city. On November 29, 2022, Adam Pirot, 20, of Roedean Road, Brighton, was working at a barber shop in Preston Street when he became involved in a dispute with a 24-year-old man. The altercation quickly escalated, leading […]
Newhaven RNLI Rescues Three Students Stranded by Rising Tide
On Thursday, 16 January, Newhaven RNLI’s volunteer lifeboat crew sprang into action at 1:05 pm after three students were cut off by the rising tide near Flagstaff Point, Cuckmere Haven. The stranded students were first spotted by surfers, who moved them to a safer spot and called for help. Newhaven RNLI swiftly launched their inshore […]
Sussex Man Jailed After Police Find Gun, Bullets, and Cocaine
An Eastbourne man has been sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison after a police search uncovered a revolver, bullets, and cocaine in connection with an attempt to import cannabis through Dover. Daniel Rees, 51, of Hodcombe Close, was handed the sentence at Lewes Crown Court on 30 January after being found guilty of multiple offences, […]
Back in Action! Preston Circus Fire Station Reopens After Mega Makeover
After months of extensive refurbishment, Preston Circus Community Fire Station has officially reopened today, marking the completion of a £4.9 million investment to modernise one of East Sussex’s busiest fire stations. The historic building, which has served as a key hub for firefighting operations in Brighton and Hove since 1901, has undergone a significant transformation […]
Brighton’s i360 Saved from Closure in Major Seafront Deal
Brighton’s skyline will remain dominated by the iconic i360 Tower after hospitality giant Nightcap Limited secured its future in a major acquisition deal. The award-winning hospitality group, founded by Brighton locals Sarah Willingham and Michael Toxvaerd, has added the i360 to its expanding portfolio, ensuring the landmark’s continued operation and revitalisation. The deal follows Brighton […]
Former Police Officer Convicted of Rape and Sexual Abuse of Minor
David Connolly, 61, of Norwood Hill Road in Charlwood, Surrey, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for rape and other serious sexual offences against a girl under 15 years of age in Crowborough. Connolly, a former Kent Police officer, committed these offences between 1998 and 2000. His victim, known to him, reported the […]
Spitting Attack on Paramedic Leads to Jail for Bexhill Resident
Bexhill resident Jake Finn has been sentenced to three months in prison after assaulting a paramedic. Emergency crews were called to Finn’s home on De La Warr Road over concerns for his welfare after he had taken drugs. When paramedics from South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) arrived, Finn became abusive and spat in the […]
Brighton Man Pleads Guilty to Hove Kidnap and Theft
A Brighton man has pleaded guilty to kidnapping a woman in Hove after stopping her to ask for directions. Cameron Boxall, 21, admitted to a charge of kidnap, along with multiple other offences including theft of a vehicle, theft from a vehicle, driving without a licence, driving without insurance, making off without payment, and possession […]
