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New chief executive offers her first Brighton Festival - its 60th edition
Brighton Festival celebrates its 60th festival this year with a wide-ranging and exciting programme from May 2-25.
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Celebrating Cher as the superstar turns 80 - Portsmouth date
In the year Cher turns 80, Rachael Hawnt, winner of ITV’s Starstruck, hits the road with her biggest tour yet, The Shoop Shoop Show – The Cher Collection.
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West Sussex Philharmonic Choir offer Handel’s Theodora
Jonathan Lucas Wood, new musical director with the West Sussex Philharmonic Choir, is loving the work they are doing together.
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London Gatwick: These are the latest flight delays and cancellations – Thursday, April 16
These are the delays and cancellations to and from London Gatwick so far today (Thursday, April 16).
Drink-driver accelerated towards Crawley police officer on foot, who 'narrowly avoided serious injury', say police
A drink-driver who accelerated towards a police officer on foot has been sentenced in court, Sussex Police said.
Man jailed for 'unprovoked assault' on man in Crawley
A man who carried out an unprovoked assault on a man returning home to Crawley has been jailed, Sussex Police said.
Top teachers to run London Marathon for disadvantaged children
A Surrey headteacher and a Sussex assistant headteacher will run the London Marathon next month to raise money for disadvantaged schoolchildren.
Sussex Morris dancer to run London Marathon in full Morris kit
Hastings-based Rhys Boorman, 33, a keen Morris dancer and runner, hopes to beat the world record for someone dressed as a Morris dancer at the London Marathon on April 26.
Gatwick campaign calls for house builders to warn potential buyers about how airspace changes how ‘significantly impact future property values and quality of life’
A Gatwick campaign group says house builders and estate agents in the South East should be required to warn prospective buyers that planned airspace changes linked to Gatwick Airport could ‘significantly impact future property values and quality of life’.
Dr Louise Newson, women’s hormone expert, to host show in Crawley this month
One of the UK’s leading hormone experts is heading to the Hawth in Crawley on 29th April as part of a brand-new theatre tour which debunks decades of misinformation around women’s hormones and their health.
Letter to the editor: Including West of Ifield puts the entire Horsham Local Plan at risk
Much of the debate around West of Ifield has focused on the development itself. But a more serious question now arises.
Political opinion: Peter Lamb MP urges Crawley parents, schools and caterers to have their say on new school standards
Peter Lamb, Labour MP for Crawley has welcomed the government’s plans to update the School Food Standards for the first time in over a decade and urged local people to contribute to the consultation.
How Barrow's astonishing win against Oldham affects Crawley Town's relegation battle
Crawley Town’s relegation battle will go down to the last two weekends after Barrow won their game in hand with Oldham Athletic.
Living Histories exhibition shares real-life stories of seldom heard voices from across Sussex
Real-life stories of seldom heard voices across Sussex have been captured for a touring exhibition highlighting living histories.
Celebrate St George's Day in Crawley High Street
Crawley High Street will be filled with music and community spirit as the town comes together to celebrate St George’s Day. From 12pm to 4pm Day on Saturday 25 April, residents and visitors are invited to enjoy an afternoon of live entertainment, family friendly activities and local community stal...
Horley-based global flight search and booking platform celebrates five consecutive years of growth
Alternative Airlines, the global flight search and booking site based in Horley, has announced its 2025 financial results, delivering record performance driven by international expansion, product diversification, and continued investment in its long-term strategy.
Eurowings takes off from London Gatwick with new German routes
London Gatwick has welcomed Eurowings as a new airline partner, with the launch of two new routes connecting passengers to Cologne and Stuttgart this summer.
Sussex Police night safety marshal scheme axed in Crawley
Sussex Police’s night safety marshal scheme has been axed in Crawley.
I Love Meet and Greet becomes first UK airport parking operator to join Hidden Disabilities Sunflower
I Love Meet and Greet has announced it has become the first ever UK airport parking operator to join the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower , reinforcing its commitment to making travel more accessible and inclusive for all customers.
Amberley Court School pupils learn how to grow with Squire's garden centre
Pupils from Amberley Court School have been rolling up their sleeves and getting their hands dirty this spring as part of Squire’s Garden Centres’ much-loved Grow Your Own Chips initiative.