Brighton NightlifeBilled as the cultural capital of Sussex, Brighton has clubs, bars and venues to rival even London’s glamorous scene. Ashley Bird visited five of the city’s finest stages and met some of the people who know them best... READ MORE » 
In good companyShe’s photographed Jude Law, Ralph Fiennes and Cherie Blair and was inspired to become a photographer by her late mother Linda. Mary McCartney’s first solo exhibition was a behind the scenes study of the Royal Ballet. It’s now showing in Brighton and Jonathan Keeble caught up with her on the opening night... READ MORE » 
West Sussex Poet LaureateHugh was appointed in 2000 by West Sussex County Council’s Library Service to promote poetry and creative writing. In schools and libraries, Hugh reads or writes poetry and encourages others to pick up their pens and get writing... READ MORE » 
Brighton gets the joke by James MorrisonThe Sussex-based writer Lynne Truss's most celebrated work is a latter-day bible of English grammar, but she is far from a humourless pedant. Now, fresh from a succession of bestsellers and acclaimed radio plays, the Brighton author is turning her wit on her adopted city... READ MORE » 
Our Rolling HillsAway from the hectic world of British politics, David Dimbleby likes to take his dogs for a stroll on the dramatic South Downs. With their mixture of gentle slopes and the steepest climbs the hills have a breathtaking beauty. In an extract from the new book A Portrait of England he explains his love affair with the land... READ MORE » 
| A star pupilFrom playing the Little Princess at school to winning a drama award, Stephanie Hume
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A born championJosh Gifford was one of the greatest British horse trainers of all time. He retired in 2003, but still lives at the West Sussex stables complex from which he made horse racing history – including masterminding one of the most emotional sporting achievements of all time. Ashley Bird went to meet him… READ MORE » 
Eastbourne lifeboat by Ashley BirdWhere else would you find a plumber, doctor and sheet metal worker as part of the same life-saving team? Ashley Bird joined the Eastbourne Lifeboat crew for a morning at sea... READ MORE » 
Sussex author makes crime paySussex author Peter James is one of Britain’s biggest-selling crime writers. And his characters draw more than a little inspiration from his beloved city of Brighton and Hove, says James Morrison... READ MORE » 
Bob ClarkBlacksmith and Farrier, 60, Chichester. I still shoe my own horses, but for the last ten years, I have concentrated on being a blacksmith, a trade I got into when I was 15. I was born in Chichester – St Pancras – you can’t get more Chi than that!...
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