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Anger at parking fees plan for park
Motorists have been angered by plans to charge them to visit a popular park. Stanmer Park, on the northern edge of Brighton, has traditionally been seen as an ideal out-of-town green space by dog walkers who take their pets there by car. But under new
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Charity banners removed by council
A charity fund-raiser fell foul of the law by putting up huge signs for a show without permission. Robert Blass went around Brighton placing banners advertising The Martlets Hospice Musical Spectacular all over the city centre. But as soon as a sign went
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Deprived areas have poorest mental health
Mental health problems such as anxiety and depression are concentrated in some of the most deprived parts of Sussex, a new study has warned. The investigation by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) highlights 20 wards across the South-East, with
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Leon's future is at Albion
Leon Knight revealed today he wants to pledge his long-term future to Albion. Top scorer Knight is keen to settle down with the Seagulls after an encouraging start in the Championship. The former Chelsea striker has bounced back after scoring only four
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House prices down as sellers get real
The city of Brighton and Hove has the fastest falling property prices in Britain. Hometrack, which monitors the housing market, has revealed that prices in Brighton and Hove dropped two per cent in September compared with a national fall of just 0.1 per
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Alcohol seized in swoop on drunken teens
Parents who buy alcohol for their children are being blamed for the rise in yob culture. A police investigation in the Preston Park area of Brighton revealed that residents have been plagued for more than a year by youths urinating and vomiting in their
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Mother of woman killed by stalker hits out at police
The mother of murdered Harvey Nichols beauty consultant Clare Bernal demanded to know today why her daughter was not protected from the stalker who killed her. Patricia Bernal, of Groombridge, near Crowborough, said the police and courts did not take
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£100m project to revamp port
A run-down port is to get more than £100 million for one of the biggest regenerations of the Sussex coastline in history. Developer Oakdene Homes has paid £11.2 million to buy 19.7 acres of land in Newhaven. In a move which could have far-reaching implications
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Drink-driver jailed for causing death crash
A drink-driver who killed his best friend and then tried to blame him for the crash has been jailed for five years. Paul White lost control of Richard Hope's powerful Toyota Celica on a bend and smashed into a telegraph pole. Mr Hope was thrown from the
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Thunder go ego-free
Worthing Thunder coach Gary Smith today declared: "There are no egos here." In-form Thunder host holders Reading Rockets in a National Trophy group fixture tonight (8pm) and go to London Capitals tomorrow. Thunder have won two out of two so far with minutes
