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Body washes up at Hastings
The body of an unidentified man washed up at Hastings today. Police are trying to identify the man, who was found by a member of the public near the pier at about 7.30am. He is believed to have been in the water for up to 24 hours. Detective Inspector
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Yacht starts sinking at marina
A yacht moored at Brighton Marina started sinking after taking on hundreds of gallons of water. Fire and Coastguard crews were called to the marina at 10.20am today following reports the 30ft vessel in one of the berths was developing problems
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West Sussex nurse meets Prime Minister
A specialist children's nurse met Prime Minister David Cameron at an event to celebrate leadership in nursing. Denise Matthams, who works at Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust, was invited to a Downing Street reception in recognition of her dedication
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New National Park member
The South Downs National Park Authority has appointed a new member. Diana Kershaw, a former transport and town planner, has just started after winning a national competition for the job. She said: “I am excited to be joining the UK’s
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Fatboy Slim rocks the Amex again
What a couple of nights! Fatboy Slim rocked the American Express Community Stadium on Friday and again last night. Thousands of fans packed in to see the superstar DJ play his dream gig at the home of his beloved Brighton and Hove Albion. Even rain
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Tumour mum raises £20,000
She has been determined not to let her illness stop her. Mother-of-two Amanda Woodhouse is battling an aggressive brain tumour but at the same time she has raised a staggering £20,000 for charity. Mrs Woodhouse has dedicated her efforts
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Jubilee celebrations being held across Sussex
Events are taking place across Sussex today to mark the Queen's Jubilee. Thousands of people are taking part at street parties and celebrations around the county. One of the biggest street parties will see the centre of Steyning closed
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Heavy rain causes flooding in large parts of Sussex
Firefighters were kept busy overnight after heavy rain hit the county. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service responded to 17 flooding incidents at homes and businesses between 11pm and 1am. Areas included Findon, Littlehampton, Rustington
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Man hurt in Worthing fire
A man suffered minor burns after a fire broke out in an empty building this morning. Firefighters were called to Broadwater Road, Worthing, just after 7am following reports of a small blaze in the ground floor. Crews searched the two storey building
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High Society at the Charleston Festival
Juliet Nicolson has fond memories of Charleston Festival. She made her stage debut there with Virginia Nicholson, who had to explain to the audience the two were not related but had an unusual connection: Nicholson’s great-aunt slept with Nicolson
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Junior school headteacher has new post
A headteacher has announced he is leaving. Gianni Franceschi told parents in a letter that he is moving from Stanford Junior School in Stanford Road, Brighton, to take up the post of headteacher at Downs Junior School, in Rugby Road, Brighton
