Gatwick to Sharm el-Sheikh Flight Diverted to Venice Over Technical Issue
British Airways flight BA2814, en route from London Gatwick to Sharm el-Sheikh, made an unscheduled landing in Venice on December 23rd due to a suspected technical issue. The flight, which departed Gatwick at 08:59 local time, was airborne for two hours and 18 minutes before performing a safe emergency landing at Venice Marco Polo Airport. […]
Emergency Worker Assaulted During Church Service in Brighton
A 62-year-old man from Hove has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker following a disturbance during a midnight Christmas Eve service at St Peter’s Church, Shelley Road, Brighton. Police were called shortly after midnight to reports of a man disrupting the service. Upon arrival, officers detained the suspect, who was arrested at […]
Teenager Causes Disturbance at Brighton Bus Stop and on 1X Bus
Police are appealing for witnesses following a concerning incident that took place on Friday, December 13, between 9:30 am and 10:00 am at Churchill Square in Brighton. It has been reported that a teenager made verbal threats of violence, allegedly involving a weapon, towards members of the public at a bus stop. The same individual […]
Police Appeal for Information After String of Burglaries in Hove
Police are urging residents to come forward with information following a string of burglaries and attempted burglaries in Hove. Initial reports were made to police on Saturday, December 14, when properties and sheds were targeted in the early hours of the morning. Affected areas include Hove Park Villas, Westbourne Gardens, Hartington Villas, and Carlisle Road. […]
Fire Crews Called to Burgess Hill Gym Blaze
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (WSFRS) responded to a fire at Pure Gym on London Road, Burgess Hill, in the early hours of this morning. The incident, reported at 3.12am, involved a bin fire in the gym’s lobby. A spokeswoman for WSFRS said: “We were called at 3.12am this morning to a fire at […]
Beloved BBC Radio Sussex Presenter David Arscott Dies Aged 81
David Arscott, a renowned broadcaster and author, has passed away aged 81. He died peacefully on a bench in the grounds of Lewes Priory on November 29, shortly after enjoying a game of tennis. Best known for hosting and producing BBC Radio Brighton, later rebranded as Radio Sussex, from the 1970s to 1991, David was […]
Teenager in Custody Following Knife Attack in Horsham
Police are appealing for witnesses following an altercation outside Mungo’s Bar on Park Place, Horsham, in the early hours of Saturday, 21 December. A 37-year-old man was hospitalised with stab wounds but has since been treated and discharged. Officers promptly attended the scene, detaining a suspect and recovering a bladed article nearby. Arrests and Charges […]
Police Appeal After 19-Year-Old Man Raped in Brighton
Sussex Police have issued an urgent appeal following the rape of a 19-year-old man in Brighton. Authorities have released images of two men sought in connection with the incident, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday, December 21. The victim reported being approached by two unknown men near Harry Ramsden’s restaurant in Old Steine […]
East Preston Beach Search Intensifies for Missing Sheffield Man
A major emergency operation is underway following concerns for the welfare of a 50-year-old man named Alexander, missing from Sheffield. Sussex Police issued an urgent appeal today after Alexander was last seen near East Preston beach. Authorities say they are increasingly worried for his safety. Alexander is described as 5’10” tall, dressed in baggy clothing, […]
Brighton Celebrates Winter Solstice 2024 with 30th Burning the Clocks
Brighton came alive on Saturday evening as thousands of spectators lined the streets to witness the city’s iconic Burning the Clocks parade, now in its 30th year. The cherished winter solstice festival brought together community members in a dazzling display of lanterns, music, and fire, culminating in a dramatic bonfire on Brighton beach. With an […]
