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Person hit by train between Three Bridges and Horsham
A PERSON has been hit by a train. The incident happened at about 5.40pm today between Three Bridges and Horsham. A Southern Rail spokesman said: "Due to a person being hit by a train between Three Bridges and Horsham all lines between these
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'Will the prime minister meet youth activist?' asks MP
AN MP has called for the Prime Minister to meet with a young climate activist. Brighton Pavilion MP Caroline Lucas asked Theresa May if she would meet with Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old who started the school climate strike movement. During
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Dad's inspirational mission to help his daughter learn to walk
A THREE-YEAR-OLD girl needs life-changing surgery to allow her to learn to walk. A severe brain injury at birth left Ophelia Wilson with cerebral palsy, meaning she struggles to coordinate her muscles. Her father Sam Wilson, 40, said: “She
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Three arrests after fight breaks out in Brighton Poundland
A FIGHT broke out in Poundland in the centre of Brighton. Three youths were seen fighting with a customer before police rushed to the incident in North Street, according to reports. One passer-by said: “A group of youths were creating havoc
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Police chief faces misconduct hearing over sex claims
A POLICE chief faces a misconduct hearing over a sex allegation from a victim of domestic violence. Chief Inspector Rob Leet is also accused of having an “inappropriate” sexual relationship with a junior police sergeant at force headquarters in
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Man in coma after smashing windows and cars during 'berserk' rampage in Lewes Road
A MAN had to be put into an 'induced coma' after smashing up shops and cars as he ‘went on a rampage’ in a busy street early this morning. Witnesses say the "crazed" man "went berserk" as he ripped bricks from a wall and threw them through windows
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Police officers face disciplinary action after woman murdered by stalker
Officers are facing disciplinary action after Shana Grice was fined for wasting police time before she was murdered by her stalker. Two police officers, one of whom has retired, will face gross misconduct proceedings in front of an independent
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Film star Torres still has a dream - to play until he's 40
Sergio Torres wants to keep living the dream – by bringing through young talent. The Eastbourne Borough midfielder is currently promoting his new film The Unknown Torres, which tells how he came from Argentina aiming to become a professional footballer
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Family of teen murdered by stalker say police changes are too little too late
The changes made by a police force after a 19-year-old was murdered by a stalker she had repeatedly reported are "too little, too late", say her family. The parents of Shana Grice spoke out after Sussex Police confirmed some of the officers involved
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Police given 'management advice' after woman shot dead by ex-husband
A POLICE call handler has been given “management advice” after failing to record a woman’s reports of escalating violence by her ex-husband who shot her dead eight days later. Michelle Savage spoke to Sussex Police three times before she was murdered
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Man steals purse from family dental practice
A MAN snuck into a dental practice and stole a purse. He entered an unlocked side door of a family dental practice in Brighton at about 4pm on March 27. He stole a purse belonging to a staff member then left the premises when confronted. Sussex
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Woman rescued from the sea near pier
A WOMAN was pulled from from the water last night. Rescue services were called to Eastbourne pier to help with a search for a woman spotted in the water at about 9.30pm. They were successfully pulled out of the sea and handed into the care
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Sussex bowler will be a hit once he relaxes
COACH Jason Gillespie has backed Mir Hamza to be a big hit for Sussex once he relaxes. Gillespie believes the Pakistan left-armer put too much pressure on himself on his three-wicket debut in the county's opening Championship defeat by Leicestershire
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Knockaert says Albion's Amex double-bill is bigger than an FA Cup final
Anthony Knockaert has described Albion’s home double-bill as bigger than an FA Cup final. The winger says it would be “really, really disappointing” if the Seagulls did not take their Wembley performance into the Premier League. Knockaert and
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Katie Price's daughter slams her for wearing 'short tops and pink slippers'
KATIE Price’s daughter has criticised her for the way she dresses. Princess, who is 11, was speaking at the launch of her mother’s new children’s clothing range at a bar in London on Monday. Princess told the packed venue that her mother “dresses
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Mum speaks about the trauma of losing her twin babies at birth
A MOTHER has told how her baby twins died in her arms after she gave birth at just 22 weeks. Lisa Abbott, 33, from Bush Farm Terrace in Portslade, had Liberty Rose and Leo James at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. She said her
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Sussex Police failing to properly investigate stalking offences, report finds
Stalking and harassment offences are not being investigated by police consistently or effectively, according to a report. Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) published its findings on Wednesday, making
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UK Cat Killer mutilates cat in Brighton area, says charity
THE UK Cat Killer has struck in the area, according to an animal charity. Snarl, the charity attempting to track down the killer, said a cat had its head, paws and tail removed in an attack on Friday at about 3pm. The incident happened in the
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Row after a councillor calls for “feral” youths to be kept off an estate
A WAR of words has broken out after a councillor called for “feral” youths to be kept off an estate. Conservative councillor Robert Nemeth told The Argus last week that “a handful of troublemakers” should be kept away from the Ingram Crescent estate
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Children throw paint and coffee jars from balcony at cars in the street
CHILDREN threw glass jars and paint from a balcony at parked cars. The two boys filmed on their phones as they dropped white paint and coffee jars at cars below Stoke Abbott Court in Worthing on Sunday at about 1.30pm. One man, whose
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Pier boss insists rides are safe as investigation is launched into Air Race
THE boss of Brighton Palace Pier is so confident about its safety that her own grandchildren were back on the rides yesterday. Anne Ackord showed her faith in the structure after one ride broke apart mid-flight on Monday. A teenager was taken
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Parents angry at primary school's plans for 'gender neutral toilets'
PARENTS are angry over “gender neutral toilets” planned for a primary school. A petition is demanding Rudyard Kipling School in Woodingdean halts proposals to convert the girls’ toilets into “gender neutral” facilitates and demolish the boys’.
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Synth pop star Gary Numan announce pair of Sussex tour dates
Just announced Gary Numan De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill, Monday, September 23 and Assembly Hall, Worthing, Tuesday, September 24 ONE of synth-pop’s founding fathers has announced two seaside shows. English singer-songwriter Gary Numan will
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Check out this new boutique-style cinema
FILM fans are thrilled by a new cinema with comfy plush seating. Everyman Theatre in Piries Place, Horsham, threw open its doors at the end of last month after a lengthy multimillion-pound regeneration project. The new boutique-style cinema has
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Fraudster booked herself a £3,000 holiday – but she only paid £100
A TRAVEL agent created fake refunds to book herself a luxury holiday. Holly Cull worked for Thomas Cook in Worthing and stole thousands of pounds. The 30-year-old had racked up huge debt problems when she was living in Lewes. Cull created
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'Who took our table?' - Grandpa's desperate search for missing childhood table
A GRANDFATHER is devastated after a family treasure went missing from outside his front door. Barry Scherer, 78, was given a round wooden children’s table from his father, Stanley Scherer, in 1943. The table was passed down to his two-year-old
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Argus Job Fair - Click here to learn more
THE previous Argus job fair with se1jobs.com took place on April 25 at the Brighton Dome. The free event ran from 11.30am to 3.30pm. For more information on booking a stand at our next event, email vicky.edmunds@localiq.co.uk or tina.daniels