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Driver airlifted to hospital following Horsham road crash
A man was airlifted to hospital after his car careered into the central reservation and struck a lamppost. The 31-year-old driver was airlifted to a London hospital after suffering suspected head and back injuries after being involved in a single vehicle
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Mother and daughter injured in Crawley crash
A mother and daughter had to be cut free from their car following a crash at a mini roundabout. The women were travelling along Ifield Avenue, Crawley in a Nissan Micra at about 5.30pm tonight when they were involved in a crash with a Ford Ka. Two crews
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Sussex needs fresh blood
The number of people giving blood across Sussex has fallen, with 1,300 donors dropping off the register in the past year alone. There are now just over 36,000 donors across the county, but more people are being urged to sign up and help boost blood stocks
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Rogers frustrates Sussex at Lord's
Sussex face an uphill battle to avoid a second consecutive defeat in the County Championship after Middlesex strengthened their position at Lord's on the second day. Chris Rogers made an unbeaten 93 while there were half centuries for Joe Denly and Eoin
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Litter blights Sussex beaches
Nearly 4,000 pieces of litter per kilometre can be found on Sussex’s beaches. The Marine Conservation Society revealed the shocking state of littering on the county’s landmarks today as it backed The Argus’s Take It Home campaign. The society discovered
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Mattock is attracting interest
Albion will face a battle with Championship rivals if they want to bring Joe Mattock back. Boss Gus Poyet has described the former Leicester defender as “an option” as the Seagulls look to strengthen their squad. Mattock was a regular
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Brighton and Hove's leading doctor reveals startling health issues
Five people in Brighton and Hove are dying needlessly every week, the city's leading doctor believes. Director of public health Tom Scanlon revealed the startling figure in his annual report, published today (May 31). Dr Scanlon said 269 lives in the
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Parents fight Worthing High School's academy plans
Parents were out in force to protest against a school’s academy plans. They were joined by pupils and teachers from Worthing High School which looks set to be turned into an academy. The board of governors met at 6pm yesterday (May 30
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Sussex doctors' day of pensions protest
Hundreds of doctors across Sussex are to take industrial action for the first time in almost 40 years in a row over pensions. Hospitals and GP practices around the county are expected to be affected by the day of action on June 21. The
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Early hours Batman caper sees police race to Brighton cinema
Police officers raced to a “suspicious incident” to find a group of caped crusaders and a giant bat. Sussex Police received a report about a group of dark knights on a rooftop, but the scene of the alleged crime was not Gotham City, but the
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Poyet in Swansea link
Albion boss Gus Poyet has been made favourite by some bookies to fill the imminent managerial vacancy at Swansea City. Poyet was last night being quoted as short as 7/4 to replace Brendan Rogers, whose move to Liverpool is likely to be completed
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Father's plea for Bali drug arrest Brighton couple
The heartbroken father of a woman who could be shot after being caught up in an international drug bust says he is convinced she is innocent. Rachel Dougall faces death by firing squad after she was arrested in Bali. She could be executed
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Illegal dogs seized after terrier death in Hastings
An illegal hunting dog is thought to be behind the killing of a family terrier. Police have now seized five dogs in relation to the inquiry. Three of these are believed to be illegal Dogo Argentinos. These are large, white, muscular dogs which are
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Paint thrown over Eastbourne homes
Blue paint was thrown over homes. The incidents took place at Sydney Road, Eastbourne, at 10.40pm on Monday. A Sussex Police spokeswoman said: "Despite the local council doing their best to clear the pavement, both home owners will have to paint over
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Man with cross tattooed on his forehead flashed at jogger
A man with a cross tattooed on his forehead flashed at a woman jogger. She was running across a rugby pitch in Hawthorn Road, Bognor, when a man sitting on the ground exposed himself to her. He then stood up but did not follow her as she ran off.
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Katie Price's special school project
Model and businesswoman Katie Price wants to set up a free school to help children visually-impaired and with other disabilities. The 34-year-old, who grew up in Brighton, and her mother, Amy, have joined forces with other parents to prepare a Government
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Motorcyclist, 24, seriously ill following Hastings crash
A 24-year-old motorcyclist is seriously ill after slamming into railings at a pedestrian crossing. The incident took place in Devonshire Road, Hastings, at 8.30pm on Wednesday. The rider, from Hastings, was taken to Hurstwood Park Neurosciences Centre
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Hove Green councillor's bid for national role
A Green councillor is to run for a national post within the party. Alex Phillips, who represents Goldsmid ward on Brighton and Hove City Council, is the first person to announce that she will stand for deputy leader of the Green Party of England and
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Trouserless man flashes to two women in Bexhill
A man flashed himself twice to women. Police received two reports of a man exposing himself to women in Bexhill on Friday, May 25. The first incident happened in Church Street at 11.40am and the second one in Down Road just after noon
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Reds eye Irish star
Crawley have been linked with a move for Northern Ireland’s record goalscorer David Healy. Healy is out of contract at Glasgow Rangers this summer and the Scottish Premier League giants have not offered him a new deal yet. Reds boss Sean O’Driscoll
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Two men stabbed in Burgess Hill
Two men have been stabbed – one in the chest and one in the groin. The men were knifed in Station Road, Burgess Hill, at 9pm yesterday. Officers attended Station Road following a report of a disturbance. On arrival two men were found with stab wounds
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Crawley Down change name
Crawley Down Football Club are changing their name. From next season The Anvils will be known as Crawley Down Gatwick Football Club. They believe the move will help put the club more on the map as well as attracting additional sponsorship
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Traveller camp may disrupt Brighton Diamond Jubilee celebrations
Jubilee celebrations could be affected by an unauthorised traveller encampment. A group of caravans set up home in Carden Park, Brighton, near the Old Boat Corner Community Centre, last week. Brighton and Hove City Council said it acted
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Middlesex v Sussex LIVE - Day two
Sussex take on Middlesex in division one of the County Championship at Lord's and you can follow all the action via our live blog. It's a fully interactive service so get in touch about anything Sussex or cricket related
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The Cemetery Club, Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne, until June 2, call 01323 412000
Witty one-liners bring light relief to the poignant story of three feuding Jewish widows meeting each month to visit their husbands’ graves in Ian Dickens’ production of The Cemetery Club. Shirley-Anne Field, Anita Harris and Anne Charleston
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Stacey Kent And Her Musicians, Pavilion Theatre, Worthing, May 29
Worthing, in the past few weeks, has played host to two big band concerts whose musicians have provided high-powered jazz. In contrast, renowned singer Stacey Kent and her quartet lowered the volume, slowed the pace and provided an evening of soft, after-midnight
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Why should council staff get parking perks?
I HAVE searched through all the literature put through my door by the Green Party at the last local election and not one word mentions free parking for employees of Brighton and Hove City Council (The Argus, May 24). We all need space to park when we
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If you're going to fly the Union Flag, fly it the right way up
WITH the approach of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations, I respectfully ask that anyone intending to fly the Union Flag ensures it is the correct way up – that is, with the broad white stripe at the top nearest the flagpole. I have already noticed
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Austin leaves Borough for Town
Eastbourne Borough stalwart Ben Austin has signed for Eastbourne Town. Austin put pen to paper with the club where he started his career last night. He spent 12 years at Priory Lane, including three seasons playing in Conference premier
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Digital switchover comes to East Sussex
Analogue TV signals to thousands of homes have been switched off as the Digital switchover comes to East Sussex. In the first phase of the switchover process, TV viewers in the Eastbourne, Lewes, Haywards Heath and Hastings areas had their
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Pedestrians can play a part in challenging antisocial drivers
Residents and businesses seem to support a proposal for fewer vehicles in The Lanes (The Argus, May 23 and 24), so it’s a shame the motoring lobby is reported as suggesting it will be “unenforcable”. Comments from the responsible end of the motoring
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Chance to make views known on Brighton and Hove city plan
A blueprint guiding development in Brighton and Hove for the next 20 years is out for consultation. Brighton and Hove Council is urging as many people as possible to comment on the City Plan before it is debated and agreed by councillors at the end of
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Tap into council's wealth of property
Brighton and Hove has a hidden advantage compared to many similar types of council up and down England. It owns a surprisingly large amount of land and buildings thanks mainly to the wisdom and caution of councillors in the past. The
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Beware of bag thieves in Brighton
Thieves are targeting bags left unattended by people enjoying the good weather. Thefts have been reported at Preston Park, East Brighton Park and the University of Sussex since Monday. A laptop was stolen from one bag and £250 cash from another. Anyone
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Proud Hinsh steps down
Martin Hinshelwood last night vowed to watch with pride as his former youth teamers impress on the biggest stages next season. Albion’s head of youth – and former first team manager – is leaving the club after a stint of 14 years. Since
