Piddinghoe Collision Leaves Motorcyclist With Severe Injuries
Emergency services responded to a severe road collision on Lewes Road near Piddinghoe, shortly after midday on Thursday, January 2. The incident involved a red Kia Sportage and an orange KTM motorcycle, leaving one person with life-altering injuries. The rider of the KTM motorcycle, a 19-year-old man from Brighton, sustained significant injuries and is currently […]
Fire Extinguished at Derelict House near Horam
A fire broke out at a derelict house on the A267 near Horam Golf Club on the evening of 2 January 2025. The property, still owned by a person now in care, remains filled with their furniture and belongings, adding complexity to the situation. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service was called at 7:23 PM […]
Masked Intruders Flee After Assaulting Brighton Flat Owner
Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault in a Brighton flat on Monday, December 30. Around 6:20 pm, two unknown men were discovered inside a residence on Walpole Terrace. The householder was grabbed and assaulted before the intruders fled. Nothing was stolen. One suspect is described as 6’ tall, slim, wearing a black ski […]
CCTV: Spider-Man Mask Suspect Linked to Hailsham Stalking Incidents
Police in Hailsham are actively investigating a series of unsettling stalking incidents, with the latest reported on December 29, near Western Road. Authorities are urging residents to come forward with information to aid their enquiries into these concerning events. Masked Suspect Caught on Doorbell Camera The December 29 incident involved a parcel left outside a […]
Blaze at Derelict Building Leads to A267 Closure in Horam
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) was called at 7:23 PM on Thursday, 2 January 2025, to reports of a fire at a derelict building located on the A267 near Horam Golf Club. By 8:30 PM, three fire engines and additional officers were dispatched to the scene to bring the blaze under control. The […]
C7 Collision Closes Road Between Newhaven and Lewes
Around Midday, emergency services responded to a road traffic collision (RTC) on the C7 road between Newhaven and Lewes, near Piddinghoe. The incident prompted a significant response, including the deployment of the Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance, which landed nearby to provide critical support. The latest update as of 7:45 pm from Sussex TW […]
New Year’s Day Blackout Affects Popular Brighton Venues
A significant power outage disrupted parts of Kemptown and Brighton Marina just after 5 p.m. on New Year’s Day, affecting several popular venues and residential areas. The blackout impacted establishments including the cinema, gym, Bowlplex, casino, and McDonald’s, leaving customers and staff scrambling to adapt as emergency lighting activated. Sudden Power Loss Leaves Venues Scrambling […]
Nicholas Owen Launches Volk’s Electric Railway’s Tribute to 200 Years of Railways
Newsreader Nicholas Owen kicked off a historic New Year’s Day celebration in Brighton today by blowing the ceremonial whistle at Volk’s Electric Railway. The event marked the 200th anniversary of railways with a synchronised “horn salute” across UK heritage railways. Volk’s Electric Railway, the world’s oldest operating electric railway, joined the nationwide tribute at midday, […]
Brighton Man Charged with Abduction and Rape of 13-Year-Old Girl
Sussex Police have announced that a man has been charged following the abduction and rape of a 13-year-old girl in Brighton. Hamdan Alshamsi, aged 20 and of no fixed address, was apprehended after an investigation and now faces two charges of rape and child abduction. Authorities have confirmed that the suspect and the victim were […]
Thirteen Taken for Processing After Eastbourne Channel Operation
A large-scale emergency operation in the English Channel on Sunday saw 13 people safely brought ashore after being intercepted in small boats. The joint effort involved the UK Border Force, the RNLI, and HM Coastguard. A Home Office spokesperson confirmed that all 13 individuals were rescued without incident: “The operation involved 13 people, and no […]
