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Following an electrifying performance at Scala on 20th August that saw Jamie T perform at the venue for the first time in 20 years (the show sold out in minutes), and the announcement of his sixth album ‘Ghosts (100 Days Of Morning)’ out 9th October via Polydor Records earlier this week, he has now announced
Launching into the Autumn, Dakka Skanks will release a brand new track and embark on a whistle-stop tour of the UK. Returning on 18th September with ‘I See Fire’, this original track written and performed by the band is a raw reflection on the financial pressure, exhaustion and frustration of everyday life in modern Britain.
Two women suffered serious injuries in a crash yesterday (Wednesday 26 August), Sussex Police said. The force said: “Police are appealing for further witnesses and information following a serious collision in Littlehampton. “Emergency services were called to the A284 Nightingale Way at about 4.50pm on Wednesday 26 August. “The collision involved a Ford Transit van
A woman has suffered what are believed to be life-threatening injuries when her car and a lorry crashed on the A22 on Tuesday (25 August). Sussex Police said today (Thursday 27 August): “We are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious collision on the A22 East Grinstead. “The collision took place at around 5.20am
The Met Office has issued a thunderstorm warning covering 2am to 8am tomorrow (Thursday 27 August). The yellow weather warning said that people could expect some flooding of homes and businesses, which could happen quickly, as well as lightning strike, hail or strong winds. The official forecaster said: “Spray and sudden flooding could lead to
Two girls and a boy have been arrested after a woman and a dog were attacked in Newhaven. Sussex Police said: “Three teenagers have been arrested following an incident in Newhaven High Street on Monday evening (24 August) at around 8pm, during which it was reported a woman was assaulted and a dog was kicked.
A police officer suffered serious leg injuries as he tried to arrest a motorcyclist suspected of riding dangerously. A man from Shoreham and a boy from Hove have been arrested and released on bail. Sussex Police said this afternoon (Wednesday 26 August): “Two people have been arrested after a police officer was seriously injured in
A woman reversed her car into a house when she was more than four times the drink drive limit. Sussex Police said: “Sarah Adams caused significant structural damage to the property following the incident in Hastings on Thursday 9 April. “Police responded to the scene and she was taken into custody where she underwent a
Business and political leaders from Sussex and Selangor, in Malaysia, have agreed to strengthen commercial ties after a delegation visited Crawley as part of efforts to boost trade between the two regions. The chief minister for Selangor led the delegation from Malaysia’s most populous state which is also the country’s main industrial and commercial hub.
Green Door Store’s legendary annual two-day free entry festival is back for 2026: there’s only one 234. Championing new sounds and celebrating the colourful world of community, friendship and love that takes place within the confines of those large green doors underneath the train station all year round- 234 Fest is a cherished event in
A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS + DIE ANSTALT – CONCORDE 2, BRIGHTON 24.8.26 You know that on the very rare occasion that you head on off to a concert and honestly don’t know too much about the artists performing and so aren’t expecting much, but then you get your mind absolutely blown away, well tonight
A serial abuser has been jailed for coercive and controlling behaviour including choking and battering his former partner. Jamie Hall, 42, physically attacked and verbally abused Paige Chalmers during a 10-month relationship, a court was told, even pressing her to take drugs against her will. Hall attacked her after coming home from a course aimed
A prolific shoplifter has been jailed after he was linked with a £4,000 crime spree, targeting stores such as Waitrose, Boots, John Lewis and Tesco. Daniel Rogers, 34, stole from a range of retailers in Horsham and Crawley from February to May this year. But, as part of a police operation known as Op Apprentice,
A cyclist’s home was gutted by a blaze that started when an ebike battery was left on charge in the living room. One person was treated for the effects of breathing in smoke and minor burns and four dogs were rescued by firefighters but a cat died and neighbours’ homes suffered smoke damage. West Sussex
A man who ran a drugs line and was caught with more than £10,000 in cash has been jailed for seven and a half years. Patrick Kargbo, 23, ran the line by sending hundreds of messages marketing heroin and cocaine to a group of contacts from a single mobile phone. Between Monday 14 July and
A motorcyclist has suffered serious injuries in a crash with a 4×4 car on the A29 in West Sussex. Sussex Police said: “Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist was seriously injured in a collision with a car on the A29 at Westergate on Friday afternoon (21 August). “A silver Volvo XC90 and a
The fourth member of a family pulled from the water in Shoreham earlier this week has died in hospital. Six-year-old Saja El-Khawas died today (Friday 21 August), Sussex Police said tonight. The force said: “A six-year-old girl pulled from the water in Shoreham on Tuesday (18 August) has sadly died. “Emergency services were called to
A decade ago, Los Angeles based The Black Queen burst onto the electronic music scene after releasing their debut ‘Fever Daydream’ album on 29th January 2016, which was met with critical acclaim. This 10 track slab of pure synthwave certainly pleased those folk that were seriously into the genre. The outfit flew over to the UK
A police officer has been cleared of causing serious injury by driving without due care and attention. PC Ben Carslake, 33, was acquitted by a jury at Chichester Crown Court at the end of a two-day trial last month, Sussex Police said. The force said: “A Sussex Police officer who was charged with causing serious
A 21-year-old man has been given a sentence totalling 13 and a half years for more than 30 separate offences involving the online sexual abuse and exploitation of schoolgirls. Samuel Carragher targeted 14 girls aged from 12 to 15 over three years starting in 2022, telling them to engage in sexual acts and send him
There were fears for four people who were reported to be in difficulty in the sea near Shoreham Harbour this afternoon (Tuesday 18 August). The alarm was raised at about 2.45pm, with the Coastguard and Sussex Police responding. The RNLI Shoreham lifeboat launched at 2.51pm while the Brighton lifeboat launched at 3.10pm. Two air ambulances
A smashed burger boss has been jailed for 10 years after he admitted having a block of cocaine worth about £100,000. Leon Peace, 55, was found to have almost 1.1kg – more than 2lb – of cocaine and just under 2kg of cannabis as well as a firearm and ammunition, a knife and a spike.
THE DSM IV + FRANCIS PIG + JONNY COUCH + SOLID PLEASURE – DALTONS, BRIGHTON 16.8.26 Tonight we headed down to Daltons, which is located below the zipwire on the Lower Promenade of Madeira Drive in Brighton, for one of their packed summer seaside soirees. On the bill this evening we have headliners The DSM
A golf instructor who groomed a teenage girl and raped her has been given a 21-year extended sentence. George Scott, 39, denied 11 sex offences including rape but was convicted by a jury at Brighton Crown Court at the end of an eight-day trial in April. The trial judge, Recorder Patricia Hitchcock, sentenced Scott to
‘VARIOUS ARTISTS’ – ‘REBELLION’, WINTER GARDENS, BLACKPOOL 4-9.8.26 Rebellion Festival, the world’s largest annual punk event, celebrated its 30th anniversary this year as it returned to its long-standing home, the Winter Gardens in Blackpool. The Rebellion Festival is spread across four days (6th to 9th August) and it has attracted the largest bands and new
A woman suffered potentially life-changing injuries in a crash yesterday afternoon (Friday 14 August). Sussex Police said that the woman and another pedestrian were taken to hospital for treatment and a van driver had been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. The force said: “Police are appealing for witnesses to a
‘VARIOUS ARTISTS’ – ‘REBELLION’, WINTER GARDENS, BLACKPOOL 4-9.8.26 Rebellion Festival, the world’s largest annual punk event, celebrated its 30th anniversary this year as it returned to its long-standing home, the Winter Gardens in Blackpool. The Rebellion Festival is spread across four days (6th to 9th August) and it has attracted the largest bands and new
‘VARIOUS ARTISTS’ – ‘REBELLION’, WINTER GARDENS, BLACKPOOL 4-9.8.26 Rebellion Festival, the world’s largest annual punk event, celebrated its 30th anniversary this year as it returned to its long-standing home, the Winter Gardens in Blackpool. The Rebellion Festival is spread across four days (6th to 9th August) and it has attracted the largest bands and new
