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Duffy surprised by Dunk's England omission
SHANE DUFFY is surprised Albion team-mate Lewis Dunk has been overlooked by England boss Gareth Southgate. But the Republic of Ireland centre-half believes his partner will eventually get the call from his country. In-form Dunk has missed out
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Albion boss Hughton feeling nice in mid-table
Albion boss Chris Hughton is relieved not to be feeling the early season heat at the wrong end of the Premier League. But he admits the picture could easily change. Struggling Swansea are billing the Seagulls' visit on Saturday as a massive
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Weather warning issued for fog
A YELLOW weather warning for fog has been issued. The Met Office say there is potential for hazardous driving conditions on Thursday evening and Friday morning as fog develops across the county. The warning comes into place between 7pm on Thursday
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Housebuilder helps football club
YOUNG players at a football club in Southwick will be sporting fresh new training kits this season after securing a sponsorship deal with Taylor Wimpey South Thames. The housebuilder, which is currently building new homes at its nearby Shoreham Crescent
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Man accused in HIV case refused medication because of urine therapy
A hairdresser accused of deliberately infecting male lovers with HIV described himself as a "vegan hippie" and refused prescribed medication because he was trying to cure himself by drinking his own urine, a court heard. Daryll Rowe told a jury
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No England call for Albion's Dunk but Abraham is in the squad
Albion central defender Lewis Dunk has been overlooked by England boss Gareth Southgate. But Swansea striker Tammy Abraham - who Dunk will be up against on Saturday - has been promoted from the under-21s for the showpiece friendlies at Wembley
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How is the housing market likely to change in 2018?
2017 has been a turbulent time for the UK, what with the Brexit negotiations, and a feel of political unease washing across the nation. The growth of house prices has slowed down over recent months, and with more uncertainty possibly in-store over
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Man wanted over black bag theft
POLICE want to speak to this man over the theft of a rucksack containing three mobile phones.The incident happened at 1pm on Sunday October 29 at the amusement arcade at Worthing Lido.The man is white, short, of stocky build and with grey hair. He was
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Uber given six month extension to operate in Brighton and Hove
UBER has been granted permission to operate in Brighton and Hove for a further six months. Brighton and Hove City Council announced the decision this afternoon following Tuesday's behind closed doors meeting. In a statement, the city council
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Bruno hopes for peace, common sense and dialogue back home - and three points in the principality
Bruno cannot quite believe what he is seeing at the moment. Not on the pitch, where his Albion team are a respectable mid-table at the quarter-way mark. Nor from a more personal point of view, where he has taken to the Premier League like,
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Sussex coach Lewis secures England Lions and Big Bash roles
Sussex assistant coach Jon Lewis will work with the England Lions and Perth Scorchers this winter. Lewis will take over as fast-bowling coach for the Lions following Chris Silverwood’s appointment to the senior national side. He will work with
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20 firefighters tackle fire at derelict building
A HOUSE went up in flames in an early morning fire. Firefighters were called to the derelict building in Chapel Lane, Crawley Down, at 1.24am, and the blaze was still alight at 7.30am. Two floors were gutted along with the roof. Four engines
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Three fire engines at house in Dorset Gardens, Brighton
FIREFIGHTERS are at a house in Brighton. Three engines were called to a property in Dorset Gardens which is believed to be smoke damaged. A neighbour said he was not allowed in his house while the firefighters were dealing with the issue.
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Rental property demand falls to two-year low
Recent figures are showing what some are viewing as ‘concerning’ changes within the UK rental market, with supply on the rise and demand falling at record speed. It appears that renters across the UK are becoming increasingly ‘spoilt for choice’ as letting
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Luxury living at Artisan
Perched ideally between the hustle and bustle of Brighton and Hove and the more serene surroundings of the coastline is Crest Nicholson’s Artisan. Thanks to its location, this luxury development of one, two and three bedroom apartments provides residents
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Brighton builders rescue mysterious 91-year-old black cat
Local building developers have had an unusual 91-year-old black cat to take care of whilst renovating one of Brighton’s most iconic buildings.Lace House is a grand building tucked behind the seafront hotels, at the foot of The Lanes, just across from
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Izquierdo is aiming high as he targets more goals
SHOT-HAPPY Jose Izquierdo has vowed to keep going for goal – and hit the heights he reached in Belgium. The Albion winger hopes to fire in his second goal for the club at Swansea on Saturday. But he says he is “a long way” from the levels
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Cottage-style homes in Shoreham
Harrison Brant pleased to offer for sale one of a pair of newly built and fantastically finished three bedroom cottage style houses located right in the centre of Shoreham.This attractive semi detached house offers a new kitchen with access to the rear
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MP hits out at new homes plan
AN MP has written to the Secretary of State to raise his serious concerns about plans for 500 new homes. Nick Herbert, MP for Arundel and South Downs, wrote to Sajid Javid, the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, about proposals
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Family call for charges against police officers after son's death
THE family of a man who died in police custody have called for the officers present when he died to face criminal charges. Epileptic Duncan Tomlin was thought to be having a seizure when he was restrained by Sussex Police officers in July 2014.
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Anger over legal aid refusal for families
A LAWYER acting for families of Shoreham Airshow disaster victims has said it is a “mystery” why they have not yet been granted legal aid to pay for representation during court proceedings. Prime Minister Theresa May pledged on Wednesday to ask
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Time running out to save iconic structure as important to Brighton as Royal Pavilion says Fatboy Slim
FATBOY Slim has thrown his support behind the campaign to save the Madeira Terrace. The adopted Brightonian is now calling for others to follow in his footsteps and pledged to the crowdfunding scheme. The campaign, set up by Brighton and Hove
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Family say Worthing murder victim had a ‘big heart’
THE man who was found murdered in his flat has been named as Stephen Frith. His body was discovered at the property in Tarring Road, Worthing, shortly before 5.30pm on Friday, October 27. The 58-year-old was found alone at his home and enquiries
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Family uses experience of kidney disease and cancer to help others oks to help support others
A FAMILY is using its experiences of kidney disease and cancer to help others. Simon Howell has been on the waiting list for a new kidney for seven years and has to have regular dialysis. His wife Anita was diagnosed with breast cancer shortly before
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Albion draw with Palace in charity match down under
ALBION fans living more than 10,000 miles from The Amex took on arch rivals Crystal Palace in a charity game. Brighton and Hove Albion supporters’ club Seagulls Downunder held the annual Robert Eaton Memorial Fund Charity Match in Sydney. They
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Festival of flowers is set for 2018
THE Dean of Chichester, the Very Revd Stephen Waine, welcomed 160 guests from across Sussex to a fundraising dinner in the nave of Chichester Cathedral.The event launched sponsorship for the cathedral’s Festival of Flowers planned for 2018. Guests including
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McDonalds staff clean up city park
VOLUNTEERS from McDonald’s restaurants in Brighton worked together to spruce up The Level and the surrounding area. This was the third litter-picking event that the team has completed this year. The group of 11 McDonald’s crew embarked on the challenge
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Hotel should be converted into eight-storey luxury flats
LUXURY flats planned for the site of an old seafront hotel are being recommended for approval. The eight-storey scheme for the plot of the former Sackville Hotel in Kingsway, Hove, comes before the city council’s planning committee again next week
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From vineyards to a power plant, young can try the world of work
A SCHEME which enables young people to experience the world of at work first hand is returning.Two vineyards, a five-star hotel, an animal welfare charity, a nuclear power plant and leading manufacturing and creative businesses are among the businesses
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Success is a breeze for ventilation firm
A TOP ventilation manufacturer has won a national award. Vent-Axia, of Manor Royal, Crawley, scooped the Commercial/Industrial Ventilation Product of the Year category at the HVR Awards 2017. The product is the Vent-Axia Pure Air, an innovative
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Thousands make marathon a record
MORE than 3,000 runners made this year’s Beachy Head Marathon and 10k the busiest yet.Celebrating first place in the marathon was Todd Leckie, the fastest male with a time of 2:56:45.Alexie Williams achieved a time of 3:27:11, making her the fastest
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How to attract and retain staff
AN award-winning jobs board held its first #LoveLocalTalent conference in Brighton to address the challenges of the modern workforce.It focused on the demographic cohort and how to attract and retain the next generation of staff.The half-day conference
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350 companies signed up for Living Wage
MORE than 350 employers have now signed up to the Living Wage campaign in Brighton and Hove.Sunday marks the start of Living Wage Week – a national celebration of the Living Wage movement. The Brighton and Hove Living Wage Campaign has been run in the
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New manager aims to boost assets
HOVE-based IFA Skerritts is closing in on its target of £1 billion of assets with the support of Andy Cooper as new business development manager.With more than 30 years’ experience in the financial services sector, Andy brings a wealth of knowledge and
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Mosaic to be installed in garden that inspired it
WHEN Edi Jay Mandala set out to create a mosaic for this year’s Artwave Festival, he never dreamed the gardens used for inspiration would one day be its home.As artist in residence for Artwave, Edi wanted to create a mosaic that would celebrate the 24
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College principal announces his plan to step down
THE principal and chief executive of Sussex Downs College is to retire in spring 2018. The announcement that Mike Hopkins is leaving comes at a time when the college is merging with Sussex Coast College in Hastings. He said: “On my arrival
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Network over a big breakfast
CHESTNUT Tree House, the children’s hospice for Sussex, is hosting a breakfast networking event.It is urging people from businesses big and small to join it for an opportunity to hear inspirational speakers, network with like-minded people and enjoy a
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Company with the flare for success
A LANCING company has received recognition from the government as a leading UK innovator following the publication of The Parliamentary Review.The annual review – published by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport – showcases businesses
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More than 1,000 jobs up for grabs
GATWICK Airport is hosting its biggest ever Jobs Fair with more than 40 employers scheduled to attend the event and showcase the wide variety of career opportunities available. The Gatwick Airport Jobs Fair will take place on Wednesday, November
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Devoted fundraiser, 12, does 50 park runs for hospice
EVERY Saturday morning 12-year-old George Bryant-Nichols takes part in a 5km park run. The weekly event forms part of a wider challenge he set himself just after Christmas – to run 50 park runs, as well as the Worthing 3km and RunWisborough 5km by the
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Young musicians pay tribute to a jazz great
YOUNG musicians paid homage to a jazz great on what would have been his 100th birthday ahead of a special concert at the Brighton Dome celebrating the centenary of his birth. The group from Dorothy Stringer School were remembering Thelonius Monk.The gala
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Estate agents support families using Foodbank
AN estate agency is working with a foodbank to offer support to people and families in the run up to Christmas.Newberry Tully Estate Agents, in Church Street, Seaford, has become a collection point for Seahaven Storehouse which gives food parcels to people
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Football club made SIX 999 calls over player's injury but ambulance fails to arrive
AN ambulance trust’s poor performance has been raised in the House of Lords. Baroness Smith of Basildon highlighted an incident in Bognor where South East Coast Ambulance Service (Secamb) failed to turn up. The baroness, who lives in the town
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Attractive green space for pedestrians and cyclists planned for central Brighton
AN AMBITIOUS plan to turn a central boulevard into an attractive green space for pedestrians and cyclists will come a step closer to fruition next week. Brighton and Hove City Council’s planning committee will consider an application, recommended
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‘Hitman was hired over drugs cash’
A DRUG gang hired a hitman to kill their underworld bosses rather than pay them back after a police surveillance operation netted £1.5m. The gang were under pressure to pay back money police seized in cash and class A drugs to their crime bosses
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'Best employee ever' convicted of taking advantage of vulnerable girl in store
A POUND shop worker has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl inside the store. Mubarak Besada, 52, denied touching the girl’s breasts and putting his hand in her pants at the Poundzone store in Boundary Road, Hove. But
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Company director's joy after criminal damage conviction overturned
A BUSINESSMAN has had his conviction for criminal damage at a pub overturned following an appeal in court. Brighton magistrates found Gary Edmonds guilty of causing criminal damage in an incident motivated by homophobia in March at the Queen Victoria
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Girl, 14, tipped for stardom after release of soulful debut song
A YOUNG singer has released her debut single at the aged of 14 – and has even managed to get an up-and-coming rap trio to feature on it. Pot of Gold is the first song released by Isabelle Brown, who was born and bred in Brighton. It is now available
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60,000 visitors expected at historic Lewes Bonfire celebrations
REMEMBER, remember... the 4th of November. The Lewes Bonfire celebrations will go ahead on Saturday this year because the 5th falls on a Sunday. Some 60,000 revellers are expected to take to the streets for what is said to be the biggest bonfire
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Award-winning Netflix producer to reveal industry secrets
THE producer of award-winning Netflix series Black Mirror is to speak at the University of Chichester about a career in film and television. Laurie Borg will talk about his most successful productions which include the hit BBC2 drama Peaky Blinders