HUNDREDS of trees across Brighton and Hove will be cut down as a "devastating" disease gives the city council "no alternative".

A POLICE officer claimed to have stirred a female colleague's cup of tea with his genitals, a misconduct hearing was told.

FOOTAGE of the ex-partner of the Babes in Wood killer shows her haranguing police, saying they “arrested the wrong man”.

A CHILDREN's playground has been "extensively" damaged after it was attacked by vandals.

A TEENAGE tearaway who caused havoc by burgling people’s homes and stealing their cars admitted another offence in court.

MID Sussex is one of the most popular places to work from home from, it has been revealed.

A CONVICT who stabbed his grandfather 30 times smuggled a phone into his prison cell and took selfies for a social media account.

A former employee of the Queen’s bank Coutts has been jailed for four years by a Sussex judge, after supplying personal details to fraudsters.

A boxer has been digging deep into his pockets to fund vital new equipment for a children’s hospital.

Trader of the Week today is Tom Clark, 32, who runs Convert Digital in Old Steine, Brighton.

I WAS somewhat dismayed by the letter writer from Lancing who was complaining about all the protests that have been held in Brighton recently.

AS AN occasional visitor to Brighton I’ve always felt well disposed to this city by the sea, not just for the wide vistas and beaches, but for its individuality, creativity, openness to new ideas and above all, its tolerance.

A TELEVISION presenter has begun a £3.9 million High Court damages fight with the BBC after getting hurt while playing the role of a “crash test dummy” during a science programme eight years ago.

BRIGHTON and Hove is set for a week of rainy weather as the county emerges from lockdown.

A HUGE seafront hotel is up for sale and it could be yours for £5 million.

HUNDREDS of pubs, cafes and restaurants have welcomed customers back inside for the first time this year.

A JURY has found the former partner of the Babes in the Wood killer guilty of perverting the course of justice to protect him.

A BELOVED seafront restaurant has emerged from lockdown with a brand-new look.

THE i360 welcomed back visitors today as the country entered the next stage of the government's roadmap out of lockdown.

A HIGH STREET has been transported back in time as it plays host to the cast of a new film.

A WOMAN was found dead on a beach.

A MAN has been charged after police found two knives during a search of Brighton Railway station.

A LANDMARK venue steeped in musical history is preparing to welcome live events back to the city - for the first time in more than a decade.

A Police force has welcomed seven newborn puppies in memory of a police officer killed in the line of duty.

We bring you live updates as hundreds of venues across the city reopen their doors for the fist time this year.

A MAN was found dead at the bottom of some cliffs.

A NEW housing development in Seaford is set to open its doors to the public.

TWO year groups at a primary school have been told to isolate after a child tested positive for Covid-19.

THE FAMILIES of two murdered schoolgirls say justice has finally caught up with a woman “who thought she was untouchable”.

A NAZI who stirred up racist hate online has a giant swastika tattoo on his leg and taught his dog to do a far-right salute.

AN all-day tapas restaurant is set to open in the city centre next month with a large sun terrace.

A POLICE chief said detectives had to be patient about bringing a case against the former partner of the Babes in the Wood killer.

HOTEL businesses are celebrating as they can finally reopen today - and Brighton has been named one of the top summer destinations for tourists.

WORKERS returning to offices can now benefit from greater mobile coverage on rail routes.

THE leader of Arun District Council described a call to oust him one week before he had agreed to step down as ‘a vindictive knife into my heart’.

A MAN has been arrested after he claimed to have a bomb outside Brighton Railway station.

A CAFE owner has described an "emotional" return as she reopens her business after months of closure.

TODAY marks the long-awaited return of indoor events as coronavirus restrictions are eased.

Boris Johnson warned “we’re likely to face some hard choices” as stage four of the lockdown roadmap was thrown into doubt.

BRIGHTON'S Royal Pavilion has opened its doors for the first time this year.

RESIDENT groups could use pop-up gazebos so that members can get together in a Covid-safe way as the coronavirus lockdown restrictions are eased.

I AM WRITING to express my pleasure at the way your newspaper reported the demonstration which took place in Brighton on Saturday, May 8, to protest against the way in which the government is handling the Covid situation and the measures which are be...

The Prime Minister called for a “heavy dose of caution” as indoor socialising and physical contact resumed.

For safety and convenience, table service and app ordering is encouraged, meaning customers can order and eat their meals without leaving their table.

Here’s what a trip for a spot of retail therapy in England might look like from 17 May.

A LIFEBOAT was launched this morning to support emergency teams with a coastal incident.

A BLIND woman is walking 1,000 steps a day for a week to "give the gift of sight" to others.

VANDALS have targeted a children's play area, smashing a model elephant and leaving a gaping hole in its head.

A COASTGUARD helicopter was paged as part of a large emergency response to an incident.

CYCLISTS have been warned not to use a new lane yet after reports it is "dangerously slippery".