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March comes through his Albion return
Solly March is back in action for Albion. The England under-21 winger played the first 45 minutes of tonight’s Premier League Two match against Aston Villa at Crawley. He helped the Seagulls’ under-23s take a 1-0 half-time lead in their second
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CCTV shows man riding off on stolen bike
A MAN has been caught on CCTV riding away on a bike which had been left propped against a shop while its owner was inside. Police investigating the theft of the bike are keen to speak to the man in this photograph. He was recorded on CCTV approaching
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Assault outside bar leaves man needing hospital treatment
A MAN needed hospital treatment after being attacked on Friday night. The 27-year-old man had been ejected from the Libertine bar in Portland Road, Worthing, and was standing outside the venue when the assault took place at 11.35pm. He was
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'Trevor the Weather' dies aged 94 after famous career
HE was one of the country's longest serving television weather forecasters and a familiar face to millions of television viewers across the south for 25 years. Trevor Baker, who presented the weather on the regional ITV news, across three decades
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Stephens still out for Albion - but the German rock is back at last
Dale Stephens will not be involved in Albion's League Cup tie at Oxford United tomorrow night. But the second round clash will mark the comeback of German centre-half Uwe Huenemeier after eight months out with groin damage. Stephens missed
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Minute's silence to remember Shoreham Airshow disaster victims one year on
Silence fell as a community paused to remember the 11 men killed in the Shoreham air crash on the first anniversary of the disaster. Dozens of people gathered with flowers, flags and banners at the Shoreham Tollbridge in West Sussex, close to the
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Want to be in the Snowdog Patrol? Now is your chance
FANCY being part of the Snowdog Patrol? The Martlets is calling for volunteers to guide visitors around the arts trail of 44 giant, individually-decorated snowdog sculptures when they hit the streets next month. Hundreds of thousands of people
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Bank branch closed after splattered in blood from street fight
A BANK was forced to close for a day after it was splattered in blood from a street fight. Lloyd’s bank branch in Station Road, Portslade, was closed on Saturday after its cashpoint lobby was covered in blood. Staff at the branch called Sussex
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Armed robber steals cash till from newsagents but drops in street outside
A MAN robbed a newsagents with a handgun but dropped the cash till on the street outside. A man with a hood pulled up over his head and wearing a baseball cap stole a cash float from a Worthing newsagents early this morning. The man went into
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Strife, Minerva Theatre, Oaklands Park, Chichester, Thursday, August 18
★★★★ First produced in 1909 this revival of John Galsworthy’s play, regarding the intransigence on both sides during a long drawn out strike, has strong echoes of the current unrest on Southern Rail. The opening scene could well be a fly on the
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Guitarist of Brighton metal band Architects dies of cancer, aged 28
THE guitarist of a Brighton-based internationally successful metal band has died at the age of 28. Tom Searle, who played in the band Architects, has passed away after three years living with cancer. His brother Dan, who was also in the band
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Fears grow for missing man
FEARS are growing for the safety of a missing man. Michael Goodey, 40, had been at the cinema at Brighton Marina with his family yesterday. He left of his own accord at about 11.35am,and has not been seen since. Police are concerned for
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March makes August comeback for Albion
Solly March makes his comeback from long-term injury for Albion tonight. The winger is in the under-23s squad for their first home game of the season against Aston Villa at Crawley's Checkatrade.com Stadium (7pm). England under-21 March has
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Rosenior blow adds to Albion injury problems
ALBION are sweating on an injury to Liam Rosenior compounding their defensive shortage ahead of the biggest away league game of the season. The right-back suffered ankle damage in a bad challenge by Yann Kermorgant at the end of the 2-2 stalemate
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Witnesses sought following fatal car crash
A MAN died after his car crashed into a bollard. The accident happened on the B2133 Roundstreet Common, Wisborough Green, near Billingshurst, at about 10.30pm yesterday. The driver of the red Audi A3, a 79-year-old man from Cranleigh in Surrey, was
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Commuters complain of long queues as Southern ticket machines malfunction
Train passengers are facing more rail chaos this morning after ticket machines across Sussex began malfunctioning. Southern Rail has apologised to train passengers as ticket machines are unable to take card payment. Commuters have said that
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At The Edge of the Sea, Concorde 2, Brighton, Saturday, August 20
★★★★ At The Edge of the Sea is fast becoming a Brighton institution. In its eighth year, the mini-festival sees cult indie-pop heroes The Wedding Present invite friends to join them at Concorde 2. Unperturbed by dark clouds and strong seaside
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Golden work ethic
MADDIE Hinch became an overnight sensation on Friday when her goalkeeping heroics secured Team GB hockey gold.She was fearless as she rushed out at the opposition penalty takers, saving each and every one of their attempts.Her performance cemented her
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Appeal for witnesses following driver's death
A pensioner has died after the silver Ford Fiesta he was driving hit a tree near Petworth. The accident happened in Lavington Common East, between the A285 and the A272, at about 5.10pm on Saturday. The victim, a 72-year-old man from Petworth
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Shoreham Airshow disaster: One year anniversary
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Wuthering Heights, Nymans, Haywards Heath, Sunday, August 14
★★★ Chapterhouse Theatre Company is touring with this open-air production of Emily Bronte’s enduring love story set on the Yorkshire moors. The fraught and despairing protagonists, Cathy and Heathcliff, suited the wild, rugged arena in which
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Julian Marley, Concorde 2, Brighton, Tuesday, August 16
★★★★★ Julian Marley is often compared to his legendary father Bob Marley. But such comparisons do both men an injustice. Julian may have been inspired to take up music by his famous father, but he has clearly worked hard to develop his own
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Julianna Barwick acts on instinct to elude genre
Reading descriptions of Julianna Barwick’s music brings to mind an old quote, credited variously to Frank Zappa and Elvis Costello. ‘Writing about music is like dancing about architecture.’ The New York songwriter is often said to make ‘ethereal
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Motorcyclist killed following collision
A MOTORCYCLIST was killed in a crash at the weekend. Police were called to Henfield at about 2.10pm yesterday following reports of a collision between a black Triumph motorcycle and a white Nissan Qashqai in Henfield. The motorcyclist – a 47
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Local dancer is a leading light in the National Youth Ballet
IN such a discipline as ballet, where precise timing is as important as athleticism, you’d think the nerves would be jangling before a performance. Not so for the apparently uber-Zen Kieran Potter, born in Eastbourne and now dancing with the reputable
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Sussex Police chief constable remembers Shoreham one year on
Sussex Police officers and staff will fall silent this afternoon as they join thousands of others on the first anniversary of the Shoreham air crash in remembering those who died. At 1.22pm on Saturday, August 22, 2015, a vintage Hawker Hunter fighter
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The Horrors move from darkness to euphoria in ever-shifting sound
THE Horrors are bona fide music afficionados. Any given interview sees them rhapsodising about their latest vinyl finds, and their Facebook page is host to a (usually obscure) daily music recommendation for fans. When bassist Rhys Webb says the
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Albion Analysis: Why a draw at Reading felt like a defeat
Reading 2, Albion 2 The downcast mood in the Albion dressing room after what, on the face of it, was a decent away point is illuminating. It shows how high the players have raised the bar in terms of their expectations and also how aware they
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Profiles: The victims of the Shoreham Airshow disaster
MATT JONES Matt Jones was travelling to the beach with friend Daniele Polito on that Saturday morning. The pair had been working on a building site at Shoreham Academy but were allowed to clock off early to enjoy the unexpected sunshine
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Hughton plays down Stephens' absence
ALBION boss Chris Hughton has played down the absence of Burnley transfer target Dale Stephens from the draw at Reading. Hughton refuted suggestions the midfielder refused to play and said he was better off training on Friday and Saturday to catch-up
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How we will remember the victims of the Shoreham Airshow disaster
A NUMBER of events are being held in the county to remember the 11 men killed in the Shoreham Airshow disaster. Ends today Images of the community uniting and coming together collected by Adur District Council will be on display at Shoreham
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21 hour music concert for £10,000 piano repair fund
THIRTY-seven pianists will play one of the world’s longest pieces created by an eccentric and heartbroken French composer. The pianists will play all night long in a 21-hour concert in a bid to raise £4,000 towards repairs to a 100-year-old church
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Firefighters dismiss as “tosh” rumours school fire was started deliberately
A SECONDARY school has been reduced to a charred metal skeleton after a fire ripped through its buildings. Large parts of Selsey Academy have been completely gutted after it was ravaged by the blaze yesterday. More than 75 firefighters were
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Maddie Hinch the star as Team GB take gold in Women's Hockey
HOCKEY star Maddie Hinch became an overnight household name after Team GB won a historic gold medal on Friday. The 27-year-old from West Chiltington was sensational in goal as GB beat The Netherlands in a tense penalty shootout. Maddie saved
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Sussex to fall silent today at 1.22pm in memory of Shoreham victims
SUSSEX will fall silent at 1.22pm today to remember the lives lost in the Shoreham Airshow disaster. It marks the exact time a Hawker Hunter piloted by Andy Hill crashed into the A27, killing 11. Flowers will be laid and a minute silence held
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Salsa session raises hundreds of pounds for charity
SALSA enthusiasts danced the night away and raised hundreds of pounds for charity in the process. The Salsa For Solar event took place last week at Brighton’s Bandstand to fundraise for Renewable World, a non-profit organisation based in Queen's
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Landowner tries to sell woodland he felled
A WEALTHY landowner who felled 13 acres of woodland is selling the plot he has all but destroyed. James Hyatt sparked outrage earlier this year when he chopped down hundreds of protected trees at Pondtail Wood, near Hurstpierpoint. An investigation
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John Lewis prepare next step of Brighton move but shoppers must be patient
THE LONG-awaited arrival of John Lewis in Brighton is set to move a step closer but customers will still have to be patient. The department store has announced it intends to submit a planning application in the next few months to pave the way for
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Legal eagle to tackle 10k fundraising race in heels
ROSIE Duplessis will tower over her fellow fundraisers when she runs 10,000 kilometres for a children's hospice as she is completing it in skyscraper heels and a dress The 27-year-old's teammates will be kitted out in trainers and vests for the
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Accident claims firm closed down by Government officials
ONE of the country’s biggest accident claims firms which was making up to seven million phone calls a year has been closed down by Government officials.The Claims Management Regulator has removed Brighton-based Stanley Financial Holdings Limited’s licence
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Artists reveal sneak peak of completed snowdog designs
ARTISTS have been offering sneak peaks of some of the first snowdogs to be completed for an exciting new art trail. Brighton artist Louise Dear, whose clients include Sir Elton John and Rick Stein, was asked to decorated two of the giant sculptures which
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Sally Gunnell taking on cycle challenge for children's hospice
OLYMPIAN Sally Gunnell is taking on a gruelling bike ride for a children’s hospice.The athlete and broadcaster is joining dozens of cyclists for a 200 mile cycle challenge from Chestnut Tree House near Arundel to Paris.Sally, who lives in Steyning and