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Slain Brighton chief police officer is honoured
A highly regarded police chief who died after being attacked in his office has been honoured with a blue plaque. The distinctive sign recognising Henry Solomon was unveiled during a ceremony at Brighton Town Hall yesterday. Those attending
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Peacehaven complete league and cup double
Peacehaven completed a league and cup double when they beat Bognor 3-0 to lift the Sussex Senior Cup at the Amex. Goals from Tom Lawley, Tom Burton and Josh Jones handed the Magpies the trophy for the first time in their history in front of a crowd
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World champions produce an awesome display at Hove
Sussex were blown away by Sri Lanka as the world champions showed their class in impressive fashion at Hove. The Sharks were restricted to just 126-7 from their 20 overs by some quality bowling by Thisara Perera and Lasith Malinga in particular
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Bag yourself a bargain and raise funds for charity
Two friends who sell used handbags for charity have opened a pop-up charity shop after receiving bags from celebrities. Abi Bowen and Lucy Wilkes began Handbags for Hospices in Brighton in 2012 with a one-off party of friends buying each other’
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Man's body found in woods
The body of a man was discovered in woods this morning. Police were called to Leechpool Woods in Horsham at 9.40am following a call from a member of the public. The woods were closed off while emergency services dealt with the incident
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Figures revealed for Breaking Bad-style crystal meth seizures in Sussex
Crystal meth seizures in Sussex have steadily decreased over the past five years. The number of arrests linked to the class A drug – made famous in the hit TV show Breaking Bad, about a terminally ill chemistry teacher who becomes a drugs baron
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A27 at Falmer re-opened after accident
The A27 eastbound at Falmer has re-opened after an earlier accident. The incident involving two cars and a motorcycle happened just before the B2123 The Drove junction. Sussex Police said the accident happened at around 12.45pm. A police
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Wide-load lorry blocks A27 Polegate bypass
The A27 Polegate bypass has re-opened both ways after a wide-load lorry blocked the road. The incident, between the A22 Cop Hall Roundabout and the A2270 Eastbourne Road (Polegate traffic lights) saw traffic delayed by up to 15 minutes. It
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Effectiveness of asthma inhalers questioned by university researchers
An inhaler used to treat asthma attacks may not be as effective as thought for some children with the condition. Researchers at Brighton and Sussex Medical School have discovered the treatment could even make the illness worse for youngsters with
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Man barges into pensioner's flat and robs her
A man tricked his way into a vulnerable pensioner’s home and robbed her. The victim answered the door of her flat in Chesham Street, Brighton, at about 9pm on Sunday May 11 to a man who asked her for £10 to help support his baby. The 82-year-old
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PIctures of German fighter ace Red Baron uncovered at car boot sale
Pictures of German fighter ace The Red Baron which were found at a Sussex car boot sale are now available to view online. A total of 88 black and white negatives were discovered at Ford Market near Littlehampton, West Sussex by Barry Pickthall,
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Steamy celebrations for railway line's anniversary
A steamy celebration will mark the 150th anniversary of a railway line. To celebrate the Seaford to Brighton railway line, Southern Rail has allowed a special steam train to travel to Seaford on June 7. The event will provide passengers with
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Man sought after being captured on CCTV
Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to about a burglary in Burgess Hill. The man, described as white, in his late thirties, about 5'10" to 6', of medium build, wearing a dark blue fleece and blue jeans, and carrying an
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Police Constable recruitment opens
Sussex Police will be inviting people to apply for up to 120 Police Constables posts tomorrow (Monday). The force is seeking dedicated, positive and empathetic people to fill up to constable positions with the Force in 2015/16. Sussex Police
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Concern for missing Worthing girl
Police are concerned for the welfare of a missing 16-year-old girl from Worthing. Laura Douglas has not been since 5.15pm on Thursday May 15 when she was at Halfords at Lyons Farm with her pink and mauve Flite Starlight mountain bike. She was
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Man treated for burns after restaurant fire
A man was treated for minor burns when a fire broke out in a takeaway restaurant. West Sussex Fire and Rescue was called to Tasty Shoreham Fisheries in Middle Road, Shoreham, at around 21.30 last night (Saturday). A fire had broken out in the
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Club pay tribute to young motorcross rider
A motocross club will pay tribute to one of their young stars who tragically died doing the sport he loved. Riders at Mid Sussex Motocross Club will mark the passing of teammate Brad Hooper this Saturday. The 16-year-old was killed riding for
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Police "criminalised fracking protests"
Top police officers were quizzed on Friday about whether the force “criminalised protesters” at last year’s anti-fracking demonstrations in Balcombe. Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne asked acting Chief Constable Giles York whether
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52-year-old's heart stopped for 40 minutes in gym hot tub
A gym regular whose heart stopped for 40 minutes after he suffered a cardiac arrest in a health club hot tub, is defying medics to return to training just months later. Roderick Wood, 52, of Bruce Avenue, Goring, was winding down after his workout
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Wide load chaos
2 hours 10 minutes journey from Brighton to Eastbourne this morning - 10.20am-12.30pm due to the wide load (bridge?). It got stuck at Drusilla's roundabout & Polegate (see pic). Was it an incompetent driver? Had no recce been done? Policeman I spoke to
