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From Welsh dungeon to the Premier League and Ireland plaudits.....the rising fortunes of Albion defender Shane Duffy
In August last season in Wales, Shane Duffy was at dungeon level. He had just turned down Blackburn Rovers' offer of an improved deal and had been forced to delete his twitter account after an own goal against Wigan. It was about to get worse
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Baldock starts and scores for under-23s
Sam Baldock continued his return to full match fitness with a goal tonight. Baldock scored near the end of his 60-minute run out for the under-23s against Hull at the club’s Lancing training complex. He appeared at far post to turn in his team
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Women's rights activists march for end of street harassment and 'rape culture'
PROTESTERS took to the streets of Brighton tonight to call for the end of street harassment and sexual assault. A group of around 100 or more women’s rights activists attended the Reclaim the Night demonstration to march through some of the city
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Early start for Albion on New Year's Day
Albion are facing two early starts at the Amex, including New Year’s Day, after the latest selections for live TV broadcast. Games against Bournemouth on January 1 and Chelsea on January 20 will both start at 12.30pm.
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Concern for missing Brighton girl, 15
CONCERN has been raised for the welfare of a missing teenage girl from Brighton. Jessica McCubbing, 15, was last seen at 7.45pm on Wednesday at an address in Hangleton but did not return to her home in Hollingdean. Jessica is often with her
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‘Moaning about it’ won’t cure you - HIV man tells lover
A HAIRDRESSER told a man who contracted HIV after they had sex that “moaning about it” would not cure him, a court heard.The alleged victim texted Daryll Rowe in January last year to tell him he had been diagnosed with the virus after they met in Brighton
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Trio sentenced for running sex trafficking ring involving 19 women
A MAN and two women have been sentenced following a long-running Sussex Police investigation into the trafficking of vulnerable women into the UK for prostitution. Hong Chin was sentenced to four years’ imprisonment – two to be served in custody
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Cyclist and car crash near Preston Park, Brighton
A CYCLIST and a car have been involved in a collision. Police were called to Preston Park Avenue, in Brighton, at around 2.40pm after reports of a crash. An ambulance attended the scene and officers are still in the road. No injuries have
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Hunt launched for man in connection with Worthing murder
A MAN is being traced by police who are keen to speak with him as part of an ongoing murder investigation. Police investigating the murder of 58-year-old Stephen Frith at his home in Tarring Road, Worthing, are currently seeking the whereabouts
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Murray calm about more striker competition at Albion in January
Albion marksman Glenn Murray is not looking over his shoulder as he comes face-to-face with the striker they wanted to sign in the summer. Tomorrow's clash at Swansea pits Murray against Tammy Abraham, the Chelsea prospect targeted by the Seagulls
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Two crews called to fire at Lizzie’s Food Factory
A FIRE at a food factory involving a large tumble dryer was caused by an accidental ignition. Two fire engines were called to the blaze at Lizzie’s Food Factory in Victoria Road, Burgess Hill just before 5am today. A West Sussex Fire and Rescue
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Pub Spy: This venue promises a lot but under delivers
I found the end of the world by the back door and had to walk through a seating area where most of the fag happy folk stared at me. It wasn’t a particularly warm welcome to this London Road pub but once inside I hoped The World’s End would improve
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Ghostpoet: "I am a concerned citizen of the world"
THE twice Mercury Prize-nominated artist, real name Obaro Ejimiwe, talks to EDWIN GILSON about putting himself in the shoes of the marginalised AT ONE point in our conversation, Obaro Ejimiwe calls himself a “concerned citizen of the world”. It
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Only Fools and Horses star set for talk in Brighton
JOHN Challis, who played the much-loved character Boycie in legendary television programme Only Fools and Horses, talks to EDWIN GILSON before an event in Brighton HE HAS one of the most distinctive faces, voices – not to mention laughs – in British
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Albion striker Murray shortlisted for Premier League prize
Albion striker Glenn Murray has been shortlisted for the Premier League's player of the month. Murray scored three goals in successive games in October, a double at West Ham and the equaliser against Southampton at the Amex. He has been nominated
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Stereophonics on Bowie, Bob Dylan and staying relevant
THE Welsh rock band released their tenth album, Scream Above The Sounds, last week. Since forming in the village of Cwmaman in 1992, the four-piece have become one of the biggest British bands of modern times, scoring six number one albums. Bassist
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Accused sing along to Ed Sheeran in the dock
MEMBERS of a suspected drugs gang sang along to Ed Sheeran as they listened from the dock to police surveillance tapes of them allegedly discussing hiring a hitman. The men shuffled and joined in with the song as the court heard the police recordings
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It's iPhone X launch day and there's a huge queue at Churchill Square
The launch of the iPhone X has been greeted by large crowds outside Apple's Churchill Square store. The new phone contains facial recognition technology for the first time and is also the first iPhone to house an edge-to-edge screen. With prices
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Hughton braced for big end to the year
ALBION boss Chris Hughton is bracing himself for a big November and December. The Seagulls’ first ten matches in the Premier League were played over 11 weeks, due to international breaks. Another follows tomorrow’s trip to Swansea but Albion
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Family overwhelmed by tributes to woman killed in her home
THE family of a woman killed in her home have been overwhelmed by tributes to her. Jillian Howell, 46, was stabbed to death at her home in Sandgate Road, in the Fiveways area of Brighton, last Wednesday night. David Browning, 51, of Willow
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Revealed, the theme for the next Children’s Parade
THE theme for the Children’s Parade at Brighton Festival 2018 has been revealed as paintings. The annual curtain-raiser to the three-week arts event will take place on Saturday, May 5. Each school that takes part in the procession will be allocated
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Taxi industry critical over council's Uber decision
UBER has been granted permission to operate in Brighton and Hove for a further six months.Brighton and Hove City Council announced the decision yesterday afternoon following Tuesday’s behindclosed-doors meeting.In a statement, the city council said the
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300 homes and office space included in Harbour regeneration plans
A PUBLIC consultation on a 15-year harbour regeneration plan will launch later this month. Last night’s meeting of the city council agreed to consult on the Shoreham Harbour Joint Area Action Plan (JAAP). The plans for the area, which are a
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Accused ‘can’t recall HIV texts’
A HAIRDRESSER said he did not remember sending a text to a male lover which said: “I have HIV. Lol. Whoops.” Daryll Rowe told a jury he could not recall most of the conversation he had after having sex with his first alleged victim. But he said
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Pledge to go vegan and get money off restaurant food
A RESTAURANT is offering money off meals for anyone who pledges to go vegan. Purezza, in St James’s Street, Brighton, has teamed up with charity Animal Aid to offer 15 per cent off weekday lunchtime meals throughout November. The pizzeria describes
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Suicidal woman sent message to husband a day before taking her life
A DEPRESSED former college worker killed herself hours after police visited her because of concerns over her welfare. Honey Kutty, 28, was found outside her home in Preston Road, Brighton, by a meter reader going to work at her house, an inquest
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Tories outraged as Labour and Greens secure motion in bid to end Thatcher's flagship policy
A REQUEST to suspend the right for council tenants to buy their homes in the city will be submitted to the Government following a rowdy vote. A letter will go to the Department for Communities and Local Government asking for new powers for councils
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Royal Pavilion Ice Rink: Sparkling night as skaters christen this year’s rink
THE Royal Pavilion ice rink has returned for its eighth year. The weather held out for the lucky few who last night got to christen the 2017 ice. The rink, which is on the front lawn of the Royal Pavilion in Brighton, will be in place until
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'It was a spur of the moment thing' says man who threw paint over traffic warden in West Street
A SHOP fitter hurled abuse at a traffic warden before pouring a tin of paint over him. Patrick Walker was working in Molly Malone’s pub in West Street, Brighton, when he spotted the warden on the morning of October 2. The 45-year-old called
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Women’s plight on the city streets exposed in new report
A HIDDEN number of homeless women are sleeping rough and suffering daily physical and sexual assaults on Brighton and Hove’s streets. A new report into the city’s homeless women published today shows their devastating plight. The report published
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Stunning baby image in line for national prize
A BRIGHTON photographer has been shortlisted for a prestigious national art award. Artist Denise Felkin has compiled an ongoing photographic project called Mum’s Not The Word which captures women, who do not have children, lying naked in the foetal
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Mackerel benches make a splash on the seafront
A SEAFRONT has been given a massive boost with the second phase of a community bench – but with a difference.Called The Shoal, the functional artwork has been the centre of attention at Splash Point in Seaford.Now five new mackerel benches have been added
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Donation will help children stay safer on the school run
CHILDREN will be safer on their way to school thanks to a donation of 190 high-visibility arm bands.The gift to Warden Park Primary Academy in Haywards Heath came from housebuilder Taylor Wimpey. Pupils wear the bands over their coats on their way to
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Grand effort for appeal
A FAMILY has collected more than £100,000 for the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal, with an amazing 90 years of service.The family, who all work at the award-winning Bunn Leisure holiday park on the Selsey peninsula, have been involved with the Poppy
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Young and old get active at leisure centre open day
MORE than 300 visitors attended an open day at Moulsecoomb Community Leisure Centre.Visitors could take part in circus skills, karate, walking football, short mat bowls, baby ballet and kickboxing. The activities were chosen to appeal to a wide audience
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Athletes among group honoured by university
GOLD medal-winning athletes, philanthropists, and a renowned engineer are among 11 influential figures to be honoured by a university. The dignitaries, who will receive honorary doctorates from the University of Chichester, are being recognised
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i360 and village manor house honoured at top awards
THE i360 in Brighton and Glynde Place near Lewes have both won national awards.They received top accolades at the 2017 Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Awards grand final.The seafront i360 won the national Design Through Innovation award.Glynde
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16 parents brought before court over truant children
SIXTEEN parents of children in East Sussex have been taken to court for failing to ensure their children regularly attend school. The prosecutions came during the first month of a hard-hitting East Sussex County Council campaign urging parents
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Celebrations as pub is given Grade II listing
RESIDENTS are celebrating after the pub they are campaigning to reopen was listed as a historic building. The Dyke Pub in Dyke Road, Brighton, has been listed as a Grade II property by Historic England. The pub has been the subject of a campaign to reopen