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Supermarket worker accused of major theft
A supermarket worker is accused of being involved in the attempted theft of tens of thousands of pounds from her manager’s safe. Danielle Osbourne, 33, of Cowley Drive, Brighton, appeared at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on Thursday accused
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Same-sex wedding flash mob
A couple celebrated their same-sex marriage in style with the help of their friends and passers-by. Phil and James Robathan, from Portslade, celebrated becoming one of the first same-sex couples to marry in England with a flash mob dance by the
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Actress Kate O'Mara dies in Sussex nursing home
Tributes have been paid to former Dynasty star Kate O'Mara, who has died at the age of 74. The actress was best known for playing Alexis Colby's scheming sister Cassandra "Caress" Morrell in the US soap in the mid 1980s, along with roles in British
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Teenager arrested over Brighton stabbing
A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two women were stabbed in their own home. The women, aged 20 and 21, fled to safety from their home in Dean Street, Brighton, and flagged down a passing police car in Western Road
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VIDEO: Lewes theatre fire
A theatre and community arts space has been destroyed in a huge fire. About 70 firefighters from stations across East Sussex fought to save the Phoenix Theatre in North Street in Lewes and successfully managed to stop the blaze spreading to other
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Dirty Blonde criticised for "sexist" name
The latest addition to Brighton and Hove’s night- time attractions has been criticised for its “overtly sexist” name. New speakeasy-themed night- club Dirty Blonde, which held its invite-only opening night on Thursday, has been criticised by equality
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Get me out of here again
She screamed as a crateful of bugs was poured over her on TV show I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! – and the decibel levels reached a high five again this week when Annabel Giles had another creepy crawly encounter. The blindfolded TV presenter
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Geer: We've sent out a warning
Trevor Geer reckons Eastbourne have sent out a warning to the Elite League. Cameron Woodward and Mikkel Michelsen both recorded five-ride paid maximums as Eagles thrashed Birmingham 62-30 at Arlington last night. Brummies are not fancied to
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In video - how Albion slipped up again
This is how counter-attacking Middlesbrough plundered the points at the Amex yesterday. See how Danny Graham made one goal and scored the other. And how Leo Ulloa wasted Albion’s chance. There is also a near miss by Jesse Lingard. And a cross
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Local hero wins award for "unbelievably challenging" work
A dedicated probation officer has been presented with a prestigious award for her outstanding work. Jo Tierney, a senior probation officer with Surrey and Sussex Probation Trust (SSPT), was this month awarded the annual Butler Trust Commendation
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Oscar: Our mistakes are being punished
Oscar believes Albion are being punished for their mistakes. And he admits they are finding it harder than their opponents to do likewise. Middlesbrough made the most of a Gordon Greer error to go ahead in their 2-0 win at the Amex yesterday
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Man heard screaming for help near Beachy Head
A man was rescued after being heard screaming for help on the beach. The Eastbourne lifeboat was called out on Saturday afternoon following reports of a distressed person on the beach near Beachy Head lighthouse The man, who was in
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Children's playground goes up in smoke
Arsonists have destroyed part of a children's playground in a mindless attack. A train themed section of a children's play area was destroyed by fire in Queens Park in Brighton at about 5.20am this morning. Fire crews from Preston Circus station
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Video: See how quickly Lewes' Phoenix Theatre engulfed by fire
A theatre and community arts space has been destroyed in a huge fire. About 70 firefighters from stations across East Sussex fought to save the Phoenix Theatre in North Street in Lewes and successfully managed to stop the blaze spreading to other
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Pregnant woman denied toilet by fastfood chain
Staff at a fast food chain sent a pregnant woman crying from their restaurant after refusing to let her use the loos. Distraught Natalie Brown, who is five months pregnant, was desperate to use the toilet and asked to use facilities in Burger King
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Referee given priority over disabled children
Three children with severe learning difficulties had to be changed on a leisure centre floor – because specialist facilities were being used by a football referee. Six children aged between six and 12 were visiting Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre
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Toddlers looking to the stars and playing with Pi
Can you ever be too young to learn about black holes, or pick up a pair of nunchucks? Sussex’s youngest residents are being offered an increasing variety of activities, from Mandarin and maths to massage. Chief reporter EMILY WALKER asks if
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Inspirational woman takes on challenge after death of brother and sister
A woman who lost both a brother and a sister to cystic fibrosis is preparing to cycle 100 miles around a lake in the French Alps so she can “breathe for them”. Francesca Eyre, 43, wants to raise money to help people with the illness, in which mucus
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Red Cross steps back in time for annual gathering
Hundreds of volunteers and staff from the Red Cross descended on Brighton for their annual national assembly. The event at the Brighton Centre was a chance for people to get together, reflect on the past year and consider the challenges and opportunities
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Bats at risk from fracking
Fracking could seriously harm Sussex’s rare bat population, a report has found. The Weald Basin is home to the endangered and protected Barbestella bat. But a report by the RSPB into the environmental impact of fracking found the derricks needed
