IKEA opens it's doors at Churchill Square, Brighton on Thursday 14th August.
Shoppers will be welcomed from 10am at the Churchill Square shopping centre until 8pm.
The new store is located in the former Debenhams unit in the centre and spans 6,695 square metres across two floors.
The Ingka Group, which owns Ikea, confirmed it would open a store in Brighton city centre after buying Churchill Square Shopping Centre for an estimated £145m.
Eastbourne car park to close due to 'safety concerns arising from large potholes and uneven surfaces'
The Beatty Road car park in Eastbourne is scheduled to close on 13 April 2026 due to significant safety concerns, including large potholes and uneven surfaces
East Sussex motorists banned after drink and drug-driving crackdown
As part of Sussex Police's annual Christmas crackdown on drink and drug-driving (Operation Limit), a total of 279 people were arrested between 1 December 2025 and 1 January 2026. As of 1 April 2026, 70 of those individuals have been convicted in court.
Sussex Police officer dismissed following sexual assault allegations
A Sussex Police officer has been dismissed without notice following allegations of sexual assault against another officer.
Anusha’s plea for the community to support St Wilfrid’s Hospice
This spring Anusha – whose mum was cared for by St Wilfrid’s Hospice in Eastbourne - is sharing her story and asking the local community to help fund a nurse for a year, so that more people can receive compassionate care at the end of their life.
New Pet Cemetery in Hailsham Now Open to the Public
Hailsham Town Council is pleased to announce that its new dedicated pet cemetery at Hailsham Cemetery in Ersham Road is open to the public, providing residents with a peaceful and respectful place to remember their much-loved pets.
MAKE EVERY MILE MATTER: JOIN RAYSTEDE’S 50 MILES IN MAY CHALLENGE
Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare is calling on supporters, walkers, animal lovers, fitness first timers and seasoned striders alike to take on a powerful mission this Spring: walk 50 miles throughout May to help transform the lives of animals in need.
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Funds required for SASBAH's Breakaway weekend
Every September, a group of around 70 disabled adults, volunteers and staff enjoy a fantastic weekend away at an outdoor activity centre in West Sussex.
Hit Music For East Sussex playing Can't Stop This Thing We Started by Bryan Adams
Your soundtrack from the 60s to the 90s playing Glad All Over by Dave Clark Five
