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  • Updates on Thursday 27 October

  1. Goodnightpublished at 22:00 British Summer Time 27 October 2016

    Kathryn Langley
    BBC Live reporter

    That's all for our live coverage today. 

    We'll be back bright and early for Friday morning - join us from 06:00 BST.

    In the mean time, if you'd like to get in touch then you can find us on Twitter, externalFacebook, external, or send us an email.

    Have a lovely evening.

  2. Sussex teenager needs op or faces losing careerpublished at 21:45 British Summer Time 27 October 2016

    Kathryn Langley
    BBC Live reporter

    A teenager from East Grinstead, who had a life-changing operation cancelled by the NHS at the last minute, has been told he's got just four weeks to have the procedure or face giving up his career as a gymnast and dancer. 

  3. Road improvement plans on showpublished at 21:19 British Summer Time 27 October 2016

    Kathryn Langley
    BBC Live reporter

    Plans have been revealed for a multi-million pound scheme to improve the A27 between Lewes and Polegate.

  4. Trevor Love retires as Brighton registrarpublished at 20:52 British Summer Time 27 October 2016

    Kathryn Langley
    BBC Live reporter

    He made history as the first registrar to marry a same sex couple in the UK, but now Trevor Love is retiring after 14 years in charge at Brighton Town Hall.

  5. Entertainment round uppublished at 20:18 British Summer Time 27 October 2016

    Stuart Maisner
    BBC Live reporter

    South East's Bake Off finalist, theatre update, and movie blockbuster filmed in Northfleet. Here are your showbiz headlines.    

  6. 'We need to plan in case something happens'published at 20:09 British Summer Time 27 October 2016

    Kathryn Langley
    BBC Live reporter

    The crowd at this year's Lewes Bonfire celebrations is expected to be considerably smaller than it would usually be. It's because of a planned rail strike, road closures and extra security following recent terror attacks. 

  7. Solly set for Brighton returnpublished at 19:38 British Summer Time 27 October 2016

    Johnny Cantor
    BBC Sussex commentator

    Solly MarchImage source, @OfficialBHAFC Twitter

    Brighton and Hove Albion winger Solly March could be set for a return to the first team squad this weekend after a long-term knee injury.

    Manager Chris Hughton has told BBC Sussex he'll be assessed tomorrow ahead of the home game against Norwich. 

    The 22-year-old has come through recent under-23 matches with no setbacks.

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    It’s a boost for the squad but more importantly you are pleased for him. I'm just delighted for Solly to see him back.”

    Chris Hughton, Brighton and Hove Albion manager

  8. A lovely autumnal weekend in storepublished at 18:58 British Summer Time 27 October 2016

    Rachel Mackley
    Weather Presenter

    After several settled days, it's more of the same for Friday and the weekend. Here's my forecast.

  9. Lewes Bonfire road closures mappublished at 18:22 British Summer Time 27 October 2016

    Here's a map showing which roads will be shut on Lewes Bonfire night.

  10. Charities' concern over Lewes Bonfirepublished at 17:50 British Summer Time 27 October 2016

    John Young
    BBC South East Today reporter

    Charities relying on the annual Lewes Bonfire for some of their takings fear collection totals may be down this year because fewer people will visit the event. 

    Here's my report from the town.

  11. Shortage of crew lead to train delayspublished at 17:21 British Summer Time 27 October 2016

    Southern says a shortage of train crews is causing delays and cancellations this afternoon.

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  12. What happened #onthisday?published at 16:49 British Summer Time 27 October 2016

    Bob Dale
    BBC Live reporter

    Blow to Manston Airport plan, South East braces itself for a storm and Sussex Police goes live - these were the top stories #onthisday one, three and five years ago.

  13. Fewer visitors expected at Lewes Bonfirepublished at 16:28 British Summer Time 27 October 2016

    A charity relying on the Lewes Bonfire celebration fears its takings could be down this year due to a Southern rail strike and extended road closures.

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  14. Brighton dance production explores modern taboospublished at 15:56 British Summer Time 27 October 2016

    Kathryn Langley
    BBC Live reporter

    Talented young girl dancers from Brighton and Hove are taking to the stage with a group of professional male dancers at the University of Sussex this week.

  15. Charities fear takings will be down at Lewes Bonfirepublished at 15:15 British Summer Time 27 October 2016

    Stuart Maisner
    BBC Live reporter

    Charities relying on the annual Lewes Bonfire for some of their takings fear collection totals may be down this year due to a rail strike and tightened security.  

  16. Search for man in breach of restraining orderpublished at 14:31 British Summer Time 27 October 2016

    Stuart Maisner
    BBC Live reporter

    Police in Brighton are searching for 37-year old Gary Brooks who is wanted for breaching a restraining order.  

    He is believed to have contacted a Brighton woman in breach of the order in June.

    He is white, 5'6", of medium build, with brown hair and brown eyes.  

    Gary BrooksImage source, Sussex Police
  17. Four jailed over brain damage attackpublished at 13:31 British Summer Time 27 October 2016

    Four men are jailed for an attack on a young father that left him with "catastrophic" brain injuries.

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  18. Brighton Museum closed after suspected arsonpublished at 13:08 British Summer Time 27 October 2016
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    Stuart Maisner
    BBC Live reporter

    Brighton museum has been closed after a suspected arson attack.

    At about 06:00 BST this morning East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service tackled a small fire outside North Gate House in Church Street. 

    The fire was extinguished and damage was caused to the exterior of Brighton Museum which remains closed today.  

     A 50-year-old man, of no fixed address, was arrested on suspicion of arson.

    Brighton Museum
  19. It's a lovely day out therepublished at 12:57 British Summer Time 27 October 2016

    Elizabeth Rizzini
    Weather presenter

    There's lots of sunshine around this afternoon and it's mild too. Here's my latest forecast.