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Penelope Keith restored fortunes of Sussex theatre, directors say in tribute to her

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The theatre, where Dame Penelope Keith CBE performed repeatedly over four decades, described her as a "consummate player of comedy."
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Penelope Keith restored fortunes of Sussex theatre, directors say in tribute to her

Penelope Keith restored fortunes of Sussex theatre, directors say in tribute to her

• The theatre, where Dame Penelope Keith CBE performed repeatedly over four decades, described her as a "consummate player of comedy."

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Rizzle Kicks return home for sold-out Brighton show at Patterns

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Americans overseas invited to Thomas Paine anniversary rally

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Family-friendly festival to bring music and culture to countryside

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Pilot event tackles AI skills gap for women after maternity leave

• An AI event is tackling technology gender gap by focusing on women returning to work from maternity leave.

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Band celebrates eight decades of playing with special event

• Patcham Silver Band marked its 80th anniversary with the event, highlighting its legacy and lasting impact on generations of musicians

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Maths festival encourages pupils to embrace problem-solving

• Students explored the world of numbers at a festival designed to inspire a love of mathematics.

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Brighton's Palace Pier was designed by R. St George Moore and originally lit by 3,000 lights, a dazzling spectacle when it opened at the end of the 19th century.

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