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Knockaert goal was a game-changer, says Hughton
Chris Hughton hailed Anthony Knockaert’s 36th-minute opener as the turning point after Albion capped a fine week. Glenn Murray added a second-half double as the Seagulls beat Nottingham Forest 3-0. Forest were bright in the first half-hour,
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Murray hits double - and tears flow for Knockaert as Albion win
Glenn Murray struck twice and Anthony Knockaert scored a hugely emotional goal as Albion shone tonight. They saw off Nottingham Forest 3-0 at the Amex but the evening ended with concern as David Stockdale limped off with a shin injury in added
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Bigwood wins Olympic silver
Fiona Bigwood became Sussex's second medallist at the Rio Olympics after claiming silver in the team dressage. Bigwood, from Horsham, scored 74.342 on Orthilia as Great Britain finished on 77.951 behind Germany who took gold with 82.577. Britain
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Albion 3 Nottingham Forest 0: How we reported the action live from the Amex
9:42pm All over. Very convincing but the injury to Stockdale will be a worry (albeit Maenpaa would be a very able deputy
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Albion stick with their opening-day XI - with Stephens on the bench
Albion have stuck with their opening day XI to tackle Nottingham Forest tonight – with Dale Stephens on the bench. The Seagulls go with the side which kicked off the 0-0 draw at the iPro Stadium, which means 11 changes from the midweek League Cup
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Albion fans can get trains for tonight's fixture
Albion fans will now be able to get to tonight's opening home league fixture after a last-minute agreement to run trains. Southern trains will now be calling at Falmer station after 5pm today. The rail firm said it had been working hard behind
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London Mayor in plea to Transport Secretary over 'failing' Southern Railway
The Mayor of London has repeated his offer to put a team in charge of the "failing" Southern Railway. Sadiq Khan wrote to Transport Secretary Chris Grayling, reiterating the urgency of putting Transport for London (TfL) temporarily in control of
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Ronan Keating: I can imagine living in Brighton one day
Born in Dublin, Ronan Keating found fame in the hugely popular boy-band Boyzone. The group was formed and managed by Louis Walsh, who was seeking to make an ‘Irish Take That.’ The group sold more than 25 million records between 1993 and 2000
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A masterclass in booze history, drinks mixing and steady sipping
In the 1980s, if you walked into a pub and ordered a G&T, you’d be greeted with a grimace, a few choice words and ordered to leave the premises. This recollection of a bygone era at The Salt Room’s cocktail masterclass is hard to imagine in
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VIDEO: Motorist, 79, avoids jail for driving SIX miles in wrong direction on M23
AN elderly motorist avoided jail after driving his car for SIX miles in the wrong direction on a busy motorway. Keith Taylor pulled into the hard shoulder and made a U-turn before heading southbound on the M23 into on-coming in traffic. Officers
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Review: Big name bar brings Continental class to Brighton
THE arrival of big-name London chains into little old Brighton has led to many a furrow brow and look of consternation over morning lattes.It’s a direction not everyone is thrilled with mostly due to the city’s fierce spirit of independence, a place where
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National League: Asensio backs keeper, Widdrington happy with start
Pablo Asensio has vowed to stand by his players in testing times after being repaid for his support. The Whitehawk boss saw goalkeeper Lucas Covolan excel under the high ball in the win over Dartford, four days after dropping a costly error. Hawks
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UPDATED: Tributes paid to 'gentle giant' murder victim as suspect arrested by police
TRIBUTES have been paid to a 'gentle giant' found stabbed in his home. The body of David Bond, 50, was discovered by police officers on Tuesday inside the front door of his Osmonde Close property in Broadwater, Worthing, at about 12.15pm. A friend
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UPDATED: Southern to run match day football service to Falmer
SOUTHERN will now operate trains to Falmer station after an 11th hour u-turn. Earlier today the rail operator said no trains would stop at Falmer this evening for Albion's home game against Nottingham Forest. The company is still operating
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Worker who stole Michael Kors jewellery and Pandora bracelets escapes jail
A woman who stole thousands of pounds worth of designer jewellery from her employer at has been convicted.Lavanyah Anandarooban was exposed after an internal investigation found she was responsible for stealing items to the value of approximately £12,000
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Fourth person arrested in connection with hit and run which shocked Brighton
A FOURTH person has been arrested in connection with a hit and run in Brighton which left a father fighting for his life. Andy Payne, 53, was flung into the air by a Fiat 500 which smashed into him as he crossed the road. Shocking footage of
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On the Radar: Oceans
WITH the Top 40 charts full of songs with shallow and pandering lyrics, it’s refreshing to hear a band who sing from their heart. Oceans write songs full of feeling that take you to a special place. Here, Oceans’ singer Zach Silver tells Lottie
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Two arrested after Ladbrokes bookmakers targeted by armed robbers
TWO men have been arrested after two different bookmakers in Brighton were robbed at gunpoint. Officers swooped on a vehicle in Whitehawk Crescent, Brighton, on Tuesday night and making at least one arrest. Another man was also detained.
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Ericka Waller column: Leaving piles of filth is nothing to be proud of
My friend’s son collected 16 shiny ‘Poppers’ (Amyl Nitrite) bottles off the beach after this year’s Pride. He was delighted with his haul, devastated when his dad said he could not keep them, and then confused about the explanation of what they were for
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There’s no need to fear domestic snakes – just leave them be
EVERY summer I receive an influx of enquiries from worried residents of Sussex who have spotted a snake in their garden. I am always disappointed that people are so scared of snakes, especially as I love them. Perhaps it is an innate reaction
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Murray warns Villa and Newcastle they are the prized scalps
ALBION striker Glenn Murray has warned Newcastle and Aston Villa they will have to get used to being big scalps for their rivals in the Championship. The relegated Premier League pair lost their first games 1-0 at Fulham and Sheffield Wednesday
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Woman, 91, killed in crash on most dangerous road in Sussex
A PASSENGER has been killed after a three vehicle crash on the most dangerous road in Britain. The 91-year-old woman was being driven in a black Mini by a 20-year-old woman from Swindon when the accident occurred on the A285 at Upwaltham, between
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Murder suspect detained in Lancashire overnight
A MAN wanted for questioning in connection with the death of his landlord has been arrested. Detectives wanted to speak with Alan Knight, 51, over the fatal stabbing of a 50-year-old man he was living with. Mr Knight had not been seen since
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Brighton is a great place to invest in property, new report reveals
PROPERTY is a better investment in Brighton than in leading university cities including Oxford and Cambridge.A new report into student accommodation investments ranks the city third, behind Edinburgh and Bristol but ahead of the Oxbridge towns.The Chestertons
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Children fall ill after trip to the paddling pool
A MOTHER has called for more tests on public paddling pools after her two children fell ill. Mikayla Brazier has spoken out after her young children were left with a rash and were feeling nauseous after visits to Saunders Park paddling pool in
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Cat has its leg amputated after being shot
A FAMILY pet has had to have its leg amputated after being shot.Gizmo, much-loved pet of Sarah Bourne of Shortgate Lane in Laughton near Lewes, returned home on Sunday evening dragging her left foreleg which was bleeding.A vet discovered that the leg
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Dog owner’s horror as pet eats drug left on seafront
A DOG owner is warning people to be on their guard after his Jack Russell ate drugs discarded on the seafront. Symond Lawes said five-year-old Paddy suffered convulsions and became lethargic following the incident in Brighton on Tuesday morning
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Waste is not green
It was always a target too big to miss for ironists. That the city of the “right on” with the only Green MP in the country had one of the worst recycling rates in the country.It was a pretty big stick to beat the Green-controlled city council with before
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Tattoo-covered lodger wanted by police on suspicion of stabbing landlord to death
A TATTOO-COVERED lodger who is wanted by police on suspicion of repeatedly stabbing his landlord to death has been named. Alan Knight has not been seen since a 50-year-old man who he lived with was found dead in his Worthing home on Tuesday.
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Hughton urges Albion to make the Amex a fortress again
BOSS Chris Hughton has urged Albion to maintain their formidable form at the Amex. He says home wins are a must to mount another serious promotion challenge. Championship points are at stake against Nottingham Forest at the Amex tonight for
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Beauty contest girls back football fundraiser
BEAUTY pageant contestants Miss Brighton Megan O’Hara and Miss Publicity Lucie Richardson are publicising a charity football match on Sunday. The game at Peacehaven Football Club to raise money for Make Some Noise, Global Radio’s charity to help
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Outcry as dire recycling rates plunge to new low
THE city’s dismal recycling rates continue to drop to new lows despite the Labour administration’s pledge to get basic services “back on track”. Recycling rates in Brighton and Hove, already among the worst in the country, have dropped again to
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Seagulls flock to mark 5th anniversary
IT CERTAINLY wasn’t a piece of cake getting it but Albion players were certainly happy to cut the cake and celebrate five years at the Amex. Seagulls stars Sam Baldock, Lewis Dunk and Bruno Saltor visited the club’s official shirt sponsor American
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Meet the family who let the 20th century pass them by
The director of a cult 1969 film documentary about an isolated Sussex family is enjoying a resurgence of interest in his work – and the film is being screened in Brighton this weekend IN the summer of 1969, Newhaven filmmaker Philip Trevelyan made
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Albion fight back against HMRC claims over minimum wage non-payment
BRIGHTON and Hove Albion claim they have been “named and shamed” by Government officials for being “over-generous” with expenses to work experience staff.The club were named among 198 companies in what the Department for Business, Enterprise and Industrial
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Pregnant hedgehog rescued from being trapped under a fence
WILDLIFE charity workers have rescued a pregnant hedgehog whose head became trapped under a fence on a footpath.Trevor Weeks - founder of The East Sussex Wildlife Rescue & Ambulance Service (WRAS) - used a hammer as a lever to help raise the fence and
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Noble guests to pay respects to their beautiful and scandalous descendent
THE DIRECT descendants of a glamorous socialite who proved a society sensation 200 years ago will attend a special ceremony in her honour.The 14th Duke and Duchess of St Albans will attend the unveiling of a blue plaque in memory of the 9th Duchess Harriot
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Goodwood leads tributes to motorsport legend Gentleman Jack
TRIBUTES have been paid to a motorsport legend and hero of Goodwood known as Gentleman Jack.The winner of the inaugural British Touring Car Championship Jack Sears has been remembered fondly following his death at the age of 86.Staff at Goodwood, where
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Rural crime cost Sussex farmers £500,000 in 2015
SUSSEX farmers have lost out on half a million pounds in the past year through stolen tractors, vandalism and rustled livestock.Rural crime cost East Sussex farmers more than £247,000 in 2015 and their West Sussex counterparts almost £277,000, according
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'I can't believe this is real, that's me!' - Badminton Olympic hopeful's joy at seeing herself on Argus front page
SPOTTING a picture of herself on The Argus front page alongside 16 other Sussex Olympic hopefuls, Heather Olver had to pinch herself.Posting a picture of the newspaper online, the Team GB badminton player told Twitter followers 'I cannot believe this