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Sussex artists put their skills on show
Artists, sculptors and craftsmen are to come together over two weekends to show off their skills.

Sussex's sewage will become drinking water under new plans
Sewage will be turned into drinking water under plans unveiled on Monday (May 20).

Brighton Half Marathon places are selling in record time
Places for next year’s Brighton Half Marathon are selling in record time.

Brighton and Hove council boss sorry for bin backlog
A council chief has apologised to residents for the bin backlog caused by a pay dispute – adding she would do everything possible to avoid official strike action in the coming weeks.

Eastbourne hospital given blood recycling machine
A specialist machine that can recycle a patient’s blood during an operation has been installed at Eastbourne District General Hospital.

TV comic Hugh will open new school buildings
Actor and comedian Hugh Dennis will officially open new £32m facilities at The Littlehampton Academy on Friday.

Huge search and rescue after man's 'overdose' claim - he is found in town centre
A huge search and rescue operation was sparked after a man dialled 999 to say he had taken an overdose.

Brighton and Hove enjoys overseas visitor boost of £12m
Brighton and Hove enjoyed a massive boost in overseas visitors last year – pumping an extra £12 million into the local economy.

Campaigners lie down in Kings Road, Brighton, causing traffic chaos
People have laid down on a main carriageway, causing traffic chaos.

Plant could be fighting germs
A plant first used by prehistoric man 30,000 years ago could be used to help fight infections.