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Albion routed by Bognor in Sussex Senior Cup semi-final
There will be no hat-trick for Albion in the Sussex Senior Cup. Instead Bognor could lift the trophy for the first time in 32 years. The fledgling Seagulls were hammered 5-1 by Jack Pearce's side in tonight's semi-final at the Sussex FA's Culver
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Burglars used stolen Porsche to target expensive rural homes
A PAIR of burglars used a stolen Porsche Cayman to target 40 stockbroker belt homes in a three-month long £1 million crime spree. Jordan Simon Newell, 23, and Danny Brazil, 20, targeted expensive rural houses in Surrey and West Sussex during the
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Plan for huge block of 330 student flats in Brighton is rejected
PLANS for a block of 330 student flats in Brighton have been turned down on a site that councillors said should be used for affordable housing. The plans included 24 affordable homes in an eight-storey block proposed to go on the site of Enterprise
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Online slots and roulette: new online gambling hype
On some occasions, we earn revenue from content. This commercial content is compiled via expert opinion. Clicking in certain hyperlinks within this article will redirect you to a 3rd party. Online gambling is the favorite pastime of millions of
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'Police neglect' contributed to death of man held face down in van
Neglect contributed to the death of an epileptic man after he was restrained face down in a police van five years ago, an inquest jury has found. Duncan Tomlin, 32, died in hospital two days after he fell unconscious while being detained during
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Knives are too easy to steal from supermarket, warns Brighton security guard
A SECURITY guard has slammed a supermarket for making its knives too accessible. Jason Brown said the knives on sale at Asda’s Brighton Marina branch are too easy to steal. The 45-year-old said: “The store is open 24 hours and you do get some
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Debenhams goes into administration and stores will close
LENDERS have seized control of Debenhams after the company was placed into administration. The move wipes out the stake held by Sports Direct tycoon Mike Ashley in the business, and those of all other shareholders. It also cancels plans for
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Pier named best in the country
WORTHING Pier has been named the best in the country. The town is celebrating after the structure won the title of Pier of the Year 2019. Worthing saw off competition from Clacton, whose pier came second, and Cleveland Pier, which was third.
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Gatwick parking scam: Conman dumped cars in muddy field
A DODGY airport parking boss who misled customers and left cars in a muddy field has been jailed. Asad Malik advertised secure parking at Gatwick but was actually leaving them dumped in fields with car keys stuck on the windscreens. The 38-
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Albion aim for another appearance in the Sussex Senior Cup final
Albion under-23s try to stay on course for a Sussex Senior Cup hat-trick tonight. They face Bognor in their rearranged semi-final at the County FA's Culver Road headquarters in Lancing (7.15pm). Albion are attempting to win the competition
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Youngsters caught on camera stealing from cars in Brighton
YOUNGSTERS have been caught on camera stealing from cars. Six thefts have been reported in the Patcham area of Brighton between March 25 and April 7. Police believed the incidents are linked. They have released CCTV images of two youngsters
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Brighton litter cops 'get serious' after two weeks of soft approach
A COUNCIL says “it’s time to get serious” as it cracks down on littering. Brighton and Hove City Council’s anti-litter team will be issuing fines of up to £300 to anyone who is caught dumping rubbish. The fixed penalty notices are £75 for littering
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Police search for wanted man who should be in prison
A MAN is wanted by police for breaching his licence. George Powell from Eastbourne is wanted on recall to prison. The 52-year-old man is black, 6 ft, medium build and has black and grey curly hair. A police spokesman said: “Police are searching
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Shoreham air crash families: inquest must be 'thorough and fearless'
THE families of the 11 men who died in the Shoreham Airshow crash have called for a “thorough and fearless” inquest which is likely to re-examine the actions of the pilot. Andrew Hill had been attempting a loop when his Hawker Hunter exploded into
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Talking Point: Chance for Albion to seal survival on own terms
Now that the FA Cup run is over, attention turns back to the Premier League and the chance for Albion to effectively seal safety with five games to spare. Four points from the visits to the Amex of Bournemouth on Saturday and Cardiff three days
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Woman on the run from police
A 34-YEAR-old woman is on the run from police. Jennifer Kelly is wanted for breaching a non-molestation order. She is reported to have breached the order on several occasions, specifically at an address in Ifield, Crawley, since it was issued
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Woman, 35, found dead in her flat
A YOUNG woman was found dead in her flat last week, an inquest heard. Sheena Robinson, 35, was living in sheltered accommodation in St Aubyns, Hove. She was in the care of support group Equinox, who provide support and accommodation to people
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'I could have been killed' – Boy's horror as pier ride falls apart in mid-air
A BOY has told of the nightmare moment a fairground ride he was on fell apart and hit another youngster yesterday. Milo Macpherson, 12, was on the Air Race ride on Brighton Palace Pier when the bottom section of his pod flew off and smashed into
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Bus route changes due to ambulance blocking main street
A BUSY street is blocked by an ambulance causing buses to divert. South East Coast Ambulance attended an incident in St James’s Street in Brighton at about 10am this morning. Bus passengers have been advised to head to the seafront for diverted
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Pedestrian hit by car taken to hospital with serious injuries
A PEDESTRIAN has been seriously injured in a car crash. The 58-year-old man was walking along Basin Road, Chichester, when he clashed with a car. He was taken to Southampton Hospital with serious back and leg injuries. The accident, involving
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Nailed It: Why Duffy stands out to be Player of the Season
At first glance there may not appear to be an outstanding candidate for Albion's Player of the Season. There is. The annual awards night has been moved back to the night after the home game against Newcastle at the end of the month, because
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Rail disruptions ahead due to engineering works
TRAIN companies remind passengers their journey may be disrupted this Friday. Engineering work is taking place between Wivelsfield and Brighton between 12.15am and 5.15am on Friday morning, closing some lines. Services to and from Brighton
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March in race to be fit to face Bournemouth
ALBION winger Solly March faces a race to be fit for Saturday’s clash against Bournemouth at the Amex. March missed the FA Cup semi-final defeat by Manchester City at Wembley with a calf injury sustained at Chelsea three days earlier. Manager
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See pictures of 'one-of-a-kind' fun house with bowling alley for sale for £1.5m
A “ONE-OF-A-KIND” fun house with its own cinema and bowling alley is on the market. The property, in West Hill Street, St Leonards, is on sale for £1.5 million. The home was formally a Victorian Turkish bathhouse, school swimming house and
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Cheers as popular pub reopens after closure
A COUPLE are on a mission to save traditional pubs. Tony Haddon and Kate Stevens have bought The Blue Anchor in Station Road, Portslade, which was closed for several weeks earlier this year. The closure of this family-friendly pub had left
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Major search for woman who has been missing for one year
THE FAMILY of a missing woman have rallied up a team of volunteers to carry out a search for her. More than 20 people joined Andrea Gharsallah on Saturday to look for clues that would lead to Georgina, who has been missing from her Worthing home
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Cafe owner: I’m the victim of a witch hunt
A HOVE café owner was the victim of a “witch hunt”, his solicitor told a council licensing panel. Emad Abdolkhani wants to open an Iranian-style deli called Persia, in Church Road, Hove, but faced objections from neighbours and a councillor.
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Here's all you need to know about Record Store Day 2019
RECORD Store Day 2019 is right around the corner. There are some great albums on offer and record stores across Brighton are putting on plenty of entertainment to satisfy customers who will have been queueing throughout the day to get their hands
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She was a magistrate and a character who made Brighton her home
A MUCH-LOVED hotel owner and magistrate who was once photographed for The Argus seemingly nude in a jacuzzi has died. Audrey Simpson, nee Hallam, was the glamorous owner of Brighton’s first boutique hotel, The Granville, on the seafront. The
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Teenagers rushed to hospital after car smashed into telegraph pole
TWO teenagers were rushed to hospital after a car smashed into a telegraph pole. The incident happened on Saturday in Wilson Avenue, Brighton. A Sussex Police spokesman said: “At 6am on Saturday an Audi A7 crashed into a telegraph pole. “A
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Negotiator called as woman sat on cliff edge for more than three hours
A NEGOTIATOR was called to a set of cliffs after a young woman was seen sitting on the edge. The 23-year-old remained on the cliff edge for more than three hours on Friday evening. A Sussex Police spokesman said: “Police and a street triage nurse
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11-year-old described as an 'inspirational role model' after selfless act
A SELFLESS 11-year-old girl has sacrificed her long locks to raise money for a good cause. Delilah McNulty from Brighton raised more than £900 for Martlets by shaving off all of her hair. Delilah said: “People keep telling me how brave I am,
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Rat poo and food eight months past its best before date found in cafe
RAT poo, poor cleaning and food eight months past its best before date were found by hygiene inspectors at a cafe. Inspectors from Brighton and Hove City Council gave Salvage Cafe in Western Road the second lowest hygiene rating after a visit.