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New cancelled-train rule lets Sussex passengers switch operators for free
From 20 September, passengers affected by a cancelled train can use another participating operator within a two-hour window without buying a new ticket.
Brighton beat Arsenal 3-0 in 125th-anniversary win at the Amex
Brighton marked their 125th anniversary with a commanding 3-0 Premier League victory over champions Arsenal at the Amex Stadium.
Green Party conference in Brighton to go ahead after postponement request rejected
The Green Party’s largest conference to date remains scheduled for Brighton from 2 to 4 October after a request to postpone the event was rejected.
Brighton ice rink return: winter garden works block Pavilion site
Winter garden works prevent the rink returning to its usual Brighton Pavilion site, council papers say. Extra funding is secured; cabinet votes on 15 October.
No Southern trains between Three Bridges and Horsham or Barnham this weekend
Southern passengers face major changes on 19 and 20 September, with no trains between Three Bridges and Horsham or Barnham and replacement buses operating.
British Heart Foundation furniture store closes on Brighton’s London Road
The British Heart Foundation’s furniture and electrical store on London Road, Brighton, closes on Saturday 19 September, while other ways to shop and donate remain available.
Brighton welcomes 5,000 delegates for Liberal Democrat conference
The Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference opens at the Brighton Centre on Saturday, with around 5,000 delegates expected over four days.
Uniqlo submits plans for new Brighton store at Churchill Square
Uniqlo has submitted shopfront and signage plans for a new Brighton store in the former H&M unit at Churchill Square.
Software defect blamed for UK air traffic outage that disrupted Gatwick flights
NATS has identified a software defect as the cause of the 8 September air traffic control outage that disrupted Gatwick and airports across the UK.
Brighton v Arsenal: Lewis Dunk set for 300th Premier League start
Brighton host Arsenal at the Amex on Saturday, with Lewis Dunk poised to make his 300th Premier League start for Albion.
New all-terrain police vehicle joins Brighton seafront patrols
Sussex Police has introduced a new all-terrain vehicle to support patrols on Brighton’s beaches, with a particular focus on the night-time economy and early morning hours. The specialist vehicle entered service in September and is designed to travel across the shingle, giving officers faster access to parts of the beach that can be difficult to…
Sussex beat Nottinghamshire by seven wickets at Hove
Sussex completed a seven-wicket County Championship victory over defending champions Nottinghamshire at Hove on Friday 18 September 2026.
