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Disappointed Oscar thanks Albion fans

Oscar Garcia has thanked Albion’s fans for their backing at Derby. But he admitted the Rams were better than his side in the second leg of their play-off semi-final. The Seagulls head coach said: “They were better than us today and we couldn

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Talking point: What do you make of Albion's season?

How would you rate Albion’s season – success or failure? For the second season running the Seagulls have lost in the Championship play-offs semi-finals. They were blown away today by an excellent Derby performance but how well have this Albion

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Albion dream is over

Albion’s play-off dream was well and truly extinguished as they were swept aside at Derby today. The Seagulls went down 4-1 in the second leg of their semi-final to lose 6-2 on aggregate. Oscar Garcia’s men seemed to have made an assured start

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Bryson ruled out for Derby

Craig Bryson is out of Derby’s side to face Albion today. The attacking midfielder, who has 16 goals and 12 assists to his name in the Championship this season, is replaced by Will Hughes for the second leg of the play-off semi-final. Bryson

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Upson ruled out, Buckley fit to start

Matt Upson has been ruled out of Albion’s quest for Wembley – but Will Buckley is fit to start. Lewis Dunk replaces Upson in defence as the Seagulls look to overturn a 2-1 first-leg deficit at Derby in the play-off semi-final today. Dunk's

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Records tumble as Wright and Brown put Sussex in the driving seat

Luke Wright and Ben Brown rewrote the record books to put Sussex firmly on top after the first day of their Championship clash with Durham at Hove. The pair put on a record sixth wicket partnership against any side as they rescued Sussex from a

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Wright and Brown lead Sussex fightback

Luke Wright and Ben Brown led the Sussex fightback against Durham after lunch at Hove today. Wright and Brown put on an unbroken stand of 144 to guide Sussex to 259-5 at tea on the opening day of their County Championship clash. Sussex had

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Derby v Albion - Play-off action from the iPro Stadium

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With video: Mackail-Smith wants to keep season alive with a repeat of this goal

Craig Mackail-Smith wishes the season was only just starting, not about to finish. But he is heading for Derby with Albion for the second leg of the play-offs hoping for a history repeat. Club record buy Mackail-Smith came off the bench in

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Derby boss: First goal is crucial (with video)

Steve McClaren reckons the next goal is likely to decide whether Derby or Albion reach the Championship play-off final. Derby hold a one goal advantage going into today’s play-off semi-final second leg at the iPro Stadium after a hard-fought and

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Tributes to councillor with "heart of gold"

Tributes have poured in for a councillor who was “an exceptional man with a heart of gold”. It was announced on Wednesday that Byran Burchmore, a Hailsham Town councillor and former deputy mayor, passed away in the early hours of April 30 at Eastbourne

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Emergency crews respond to three car collision

EMERGENCY services were called to a three car collision in Northiam earlier today. Ambulance, police and the fire service were called to the scene outside Warwick House on the A28 this afternoon after reports that three cars had collided. The

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Firefighters tackle blaze in restaurant

Firefighters were called to a fire in a restaurant in Horsham this morning (SUN). Crews were alerted to the blaze at the Wabi restaurant in East Street at about 5.40am. Six pumps were called to the scene and put out the fire in the kitchen.

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MP paid £1,500 to appear on TV quiz show

An MP was paid £1,500 to appear on a comedy quiz show. East Worthing and Shoreham MP Tim Loughton was paid the money by the Have I Got News For You production company Hat Trick Productions for three hours' work. The arrangement was declared

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Albion at Derby - who gets your nod?

There is not much margin for error now. So what team should Albion send out today? It looks like Oscar Garcia will be forced into changes for the second leg of the play-off semi-final against Derby. Both Will Buckley and Matt Upson are struggling

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Sussex urge Zaidi to relax

Ashar Zaidi has been told to relax after enduring a difficult start to his first full season at Sussex. The all-rounder has scored just 44 runs in five Championship innings since signing a two-year deal in the winter while his five wickets have

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Campaigner rewarded by PM is Local Hero

An 18-year-old who worked tirelessly to help thousands of young bullying victims has been rewarded by the Prime Minister. Luke Lancaster, from Bexhill, is the country’s youngest voluntary sector chief executive and overcame years of bullying to

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People with massive balls sprint on beach

People with massive balls will be sprinting up and down a beach for charity. The annual Big Balls event once again comes to Brighton Beach with the aim of raising money for testicular, penile and prostate cancer research through Cancer Research

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Ward warns: Derby will be switched on

Stephen Ward admits Albion can expect no favours from Derby today. The Seagulls left-back is friends with some of the Rams squad including their skipper Richard Keogh. Ward is convinced Derby will not be complacent as they go into the home

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New parish council leader thought to be youngest in country at 21

A newly-elected parish council leader is believed to have made history by becoming the youngest local authority head in the country. Councillor James Butcher has been elected as leader of Lancing Paris Council aged just 21. Despite his tender

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Nest of chicks makes near 300 mile journey in back of lorry

A nest of baby chicks who were just days old survived a nearly 300 mile journey across the country in the back of a lorry. The Great Tits took a journey from Leeds, Yorkshire, all the way down to Ringmer after their mother built their home in what