Brighton author Daisy White drew on her experience as an ambulance call handler for her latest psychological thriller, The Forgotten Child. Simone Hellyer finds out why she is drawn to the genre

Sussex composer Damian Montagu has released a second album inspired by the majesty of the South Downs

Clare Connor is managing director of women's cricket at the England and Wales Cricket Board. Here the former Sussex and England player explains why there has never been a better time to be a woman in the sport

Looking back on 10 years of Sussex history, from environmental protests to our new Duke and Duchess

Robertsbridge-based Sarah Massini always wanted to illustrate children's books for a living and now she has two out in time for Christmas. Here's how she made it happen

At 15, she was sleeping rough on the streets. Today, she's one of the UK's leading firefighters. Meet Sabrina Cohen-Hatton, the new head of West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service

Acclaimed jazz singer and pianist Joe Stilgoe has a packed schedule Christmas, including gigs in Brighton, Hastings, Chichester - and the Royal Albert Hall. He talks about family festive traditions, carol-singing with The Rolling Stones, and his new Christmas album

When Henfield horologist Giles Ellis launched his independent fine watch company, his uncompromising personal taste was his guide

The beauty, sadness and history of Beachy Head are all explored in The Light Keeper, the debut fiction novel from writer Cole Moreton.

Artist Jill Iliffe on why Lewes FC Women were perfect for a new art exhibition opening at the Depot Cinema in Lewes

Tommy Boyd discusses radio rants, TV history and living in Chichester

In her debut novel Worthing-based author Kate Morrison challenges our assumptions about people of colour in Tudor Britain, finds Simone Hellyer

As her directorial debut The Fight comes out on DVD, BAFTA-winning actor and writer Jessica Hynes explains why she owes her career to growing up in Brighton

After an amazing awards ceremony at The Grand, Brighton on Thursday 24 October, we are delighted to announce the winners of the 2019 Celebration of Sussex Life Awards

A killer is on the loose in Brighton in Dorothy Koomson's latest thriller. Simone Hellyer speaks to the bestselling author to find out what it means to be a perfect victim

The city of Brighton and Hove has a multitude of famous residents. Steve Roberts follows the blue plaque trail to discover some extraordinary life stories

When he's not making cider, Matthew Billing soars across the Sussex skies with friend William Wood in their mission to push the boundaries of ballooning

Adam Ant said she invented punk rock. But how did a ballet-mad youngster from Seaford become one of the most iconic faces of the time?

It was 125 years ago that Oscar Wilde came to Sussex. Steve Roberts looks at the influence Worthing had on his greatest work

Landscape artist Shazia Mahmood has painted around the world, but there's no place like home when it comes to dramatic seaside scenery, as she tells Simone Hellyer