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Tensions run high over body sizes in TV show
A PLUS-SIZE woman who has struggled with her body image for years has admitted on television that she does not find herself or other obese people attractive. This week’s episode of the BBC Two show Who Are You Calling Fat? captures the moment Babs
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Large fire rages at derelict building near railway station - road closed
FIRE crews are currently fighting a blaze in a derelict building. The fire is raging near East Grinstead railway station and people have been warned to avoid the area. A West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: "We're currently on
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The Royal Pavilion Ice Rink is almost ready...here is all you need to know
THE marquee is up and the ice is, well, on ice as final preparations are made for the opening of an annual attraction. Brighton’s Royal Pavilion Ice Rink will open to the public tomorrow and crowds of people are expected to get their skates on.
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Emergency services 'huddled around tent' as they attend incident
POLICE are dealing with an incident in a town centre. The Argus was contacted by a passersby who said they saw a large police presence near The Beacon in Eastbourne. One person said: "There is an ambulance car and a lot of police down here.
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Prolific graffiti tagger caught...but only has to do a day of unpaid work
A MAN has admitted daubing his graffiti tag more than 80 times across Brighton city centre. The 22-year-old, who police are refusing to name, was arrested after a sharp eyed CCTV operator spotted him spray painting his tag LABR across various shop
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Reselection battle for Hove MP is called off
PETER KYLE’S reselection ballot has been called off. Labour Party secretary Alison Dean for the Hove emailed members the news last night after it was announced the nation will go to the polls on December 12. Mr Kyle, the Labour MP for Hove
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Your spooky Halloween houses - best pics so far
WE KNOW some of you love to dress up your homes for Halloween. And as the event becomes more and more popular in the UK, we're looking for some of the best Halloween horror houses in the area. Below are some of the best submissions we have
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Prolific thief jailed after causing misery for residents
A PROLIFIC thief has been jailed for his latest crime spree. Dean McCarthy was arrested by police for offences in Hastings and Fairlight. The unemployed 45-year-old admitted 11 charges when he appeared before Brighto Magistrates’ Court.
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Man denies attempting to burgle hairdressers and theft charges
POLICE have charged a man on suspicion of attempted burglary and possessing a knife. Matthew O’Sullivan, 36, on North Road, Brighton denied the offences. He appeared at Brighton Magistrates’ Court where he was accused of three counts of theft
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Preston Park fireworks postponed due to 'bad weather'
A FREE fireworks display has been postponed by organisers due to “bad weather”. The Preston Park fireworks display in Brighton was due to take place tomorrow. But now the display has been pushed back to November 8 due to “bad weather”.
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Police given stop and search powers to stop spate of youth violence this Halloween
POLICE have been given extra stop and search powers to combat youth crime in a seaside town this Halloween. This follows the revelation that a child gang in the area had been singling out vulnerable youngsters then filming as they viciously attacked
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Police release second image as search steps up for missing pensioner
A SECOND image of a missing pensioner who has been missing for five days has been released in a desperate atempt to find him. David Cairns dropped his car at a garage on Saturday and left after finding out it would take a while to deal with.
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'You are the Dunk to my Duffy' - Albion fan’s declaration of undying love in wedding speech
MARRIAGE is a declaration of undying love between two people. But one groom could not help but give his other love a special mention on his big day. In a speech, the Seagulls superfan compared his relationship with his wife-to-be to that of
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Brother and sister leave heartfelt messages to backpacker Amelia Bambridge after her body is found
THE brother of missing UK backpacker Amelia Bambridge has spoken emotionally after her body was found. The 21-year-old woman from Worthing was last seen on the island of Koh Rong late on October 23. Following the announcement that her body
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Man appears in court after £20,000 caravan stolen
A GARDENER is facing charges of theft and burglary after a £20,000 caravan was stolen. Walter Doe appeared before Brighton magistrates on October 24. The 29-year-old, of Station Road in Hailsham, has been charged in connection with two incidents
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Uninsured motorcyclist arrested following police pursuit
AN UNINSURED motorcyclist lost control and crashed following a high speed pursuit. Police have released this video to highlight the serious risks associated with dangerous driving, and in particular, speeding. The footage shows the rider reaching
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Body of man found in ditch on A259
THE BODY of a man been found in a ditch. Sussex Police are treating the death as "unexplained" after they found the body in a ditch at the side of the A259. Part of the road near New Winchelsea Road, Rye, was closed for the body and scene to
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Council hits back as academy chief says it is 'condemning children to inadequate education'
AN ACADEMY chief has criticised the approach of Brighton and Hove City Council and its former education chief, Councillor Nick Childs. Step Academy Trust chief executive Mark Ducker visited Moulsecoomb Primary in September but pulled out of the
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Former CBBC presenter, 30, denies possessing extreme animal porn as he appears in court
A CHILDREN'S television presenter has appeared in court today where he denied possessing extreme animal porn. Stephen Kish, 30, who was the presenter of Officially Amazing on CBBC, appeared before Hove Crown Court where he pleaded not guilty to
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Asda staff given 18p pay rise as thousands prepare to lose their jobs this weekend
THOUSANDS of Asda workers are set to get an 18p pay rise as the grocer prepares to axe staff who have refused to sign a new "flexible" contract. The supermarket is increasing the hourly rate for staff in the UK to £9.18 on April 1. However
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Magic soldier will catch bullet between teeth
A FORMER soldier will attempt a daring stunt which has claimed the lives of dozens of magicians. Edward Askham-Spencer is hoping to catch a bullet between his teeth at a magic show in Brighton’s Grand hotel next month. An audience member will
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Is this the worst road for pavement parking in the city?
READERS are calling for a ban on “inconsiderate” pavement parking. We recently asked for your photos of bad parking in the city... and you really delivered. But one street featured heavily in the pictures you sent. That was Locks Crescent
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Body of backpacker Amelia Bambridge found at sea
THE body of backpacker Amelia Bambridge has been found at sea dozens of miles from the island where she disappeared, Cambodian police said. The 21-year-old's body was discovered in the Gulf of Thailand north west of Koh Rong, where she disappeared
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Delays on the roads in Hove after accident
THERE were long delays on the roads this morning after an accident. The junction of Windlesham Gardens and Windlesham Avenue in Hove was blocked after the two-car crash. Two were taken to hospital.
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What's in the Lidl and Aldi 'Aisle of Dreams' this week
TUCKED in between the frozen section and the fruit and veg, the fabled middle aisles of supermarket compatriots Aldi and Lidl have provided many a bargain for the focused shopper and the easily distracted tagalong alike. Here’s a snapshot of what
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Every MP not running in the 2019 General Election - including two from Sussex
DOZENS of MPs have said they will not be seeking re-election at the December 12 poll. Former cabinet member Amber Rudd says she will not be standing in the December general election. The MP resigned from the cabinet and surrendered the Conservative
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REVEALED: Contingency plans in place to counter Brexit risks
THE latest Brexit preparation plans for Brighton have been revealed. Brighton and Hove City Council has published its contingency plans as the city prepares for possible disruption if Brexit goes ahead. The new report details a number of potential
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'Amber Rudd's heart was never in Hastings'
A SUSSEX MP and former Cabinet minister has announced she will not compete in the December General Election. Amber Rudd, independent MP for Hastings, confirmed today she will stand down for her position. The former Work and Pensions Secretary
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Here’s how to get a free drink this Halloween...
FORGET Apple Pay today. One pub is celebrating Halloween by giving away free drinks in exchange for a more unusual currency – pumpkins. The Cricketers pub in Southwick is offering a free drink to any locals who visit on October 31. To launch
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Albion to offer free feminine hygiene products on matchdays
ALBION will be providing free feminine hygiene products on matchdays. The club are partnering with Wightman and Parrish, a family run business which “specialises in the distribution of cleaning and healthcare” solutions. The Hailsham company
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Brother of missing backpacker in Cambodia vows to continue search
THE BROTHER of a missing backpacker in Cambodia has vowed he won’t stop until she is found. Amelia Bambridge, 21, from Worthing, went missing on the island of Koh Rong in the south of the country a week ago. Her brother Harry has joined the
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Black people are 10 times more likely to be stopped and searched by Sussex Police than white people
BLACK people are more than ten times more likely to be stopped and searched than white people. That is according to new Government data on the controversial police power. According to the figures, 3.5 white people in every 1,000 have been stopped
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Ryan wants the Amex to become a fortress
MATY RYAN wants to make the Amex a fortress as Albion target a hat-trick of home wins. The Seagulls have enjoyed back-to-back Premier League victories at Falmer after wins over Tottenham and Everton. Albion stunned Spurs 3-0 prior to the international
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Motorist rescued from wreckage of car after crash on coast road
A MOTORIST had to be cut free from the wreckage of a car crash on a coast road. Ambulance crews and firefighters were called to the A259 at Rustington at the junction with Mill Lane at 9.50pm on Wednesday. Two fire crews from Littlehampton
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Winger ready to make next step in fitness quest
Jose Izquierdo is ready for the next step in his quest for fitness. But there is still no time frame on the winger’s return to action. Izquierdo saw his great mate Ezequiel Schelotto make an emotional comeback after a knee injury on Saturday
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Seafront hotel could have multimillion-pound refurbishment - here's what could change
THE OLDEST seafront hotel will have a multimillion-pound major refurbishment if planners give the go-ahead next week. The Old Ship will have an extra 54 bedrooms, six shops lining the front of the building and a swimming pool with a retractable
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Disabled woman goes 56 days without shower
A DISABLED woman says she had no shower for 56 days. Caroline Kearney thought she had found the home of her dreams when she was offered a council bungalow in Manor Hall Road, Southwick. But the 46-year-old burst into tears when she saw how building
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Trespasser caused £1k of damage behind the counter at Burger King
AN ALCOHOLIC yob caused £1,000 worth of damage behind the counter of Burger King Paul Potter, 29, of North Street, Brighton, entered the restaurant near his home as a trespasser. At Brighton Magistrates’ Court he admitted criminal damage and
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LETTER: My wife was knocked down by a skateboarder more must be done
A COUPLE of weeks ago my wife Bridget was knocked down by a skateboarder speeding down North Street in Brighton which these days is a very common occurrence. She was knocked unconscious hitting the back of her head on the road. Later a hospital
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Monster house of horrors ready for trick or treaters
BRIGHTON’S spookiest house is getting ready to scare the living daylights out of scores of schoolchildren. The notorious haunted house at 10 Highcroft Villas dons petrifying decorations every year in aid of the cancer charity MacMillan. But
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Young man found dead at bottom of cliffs is named
A YOUNG man was found dead at the bottom of a cliff. He has been identified as Hove resident Benedict Findlay. Police were called on the morning of October 19 to the esplanade beneath Telscombe cliffs after receiving reports that a body had
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Thug jailed for battering pacifist and stealing boy's ukelele
A “NASTY drunk” has been jailed for battering a pacifist and stealing a boy’s ukelele. Thomas Kiely was found guilty of attacking Christopher Baker in a flat at Highcroft Villas, Brighton. He struck Mr Baker, a pacifist, three times with an
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Council fines pensioner for fake blue badge but can't prove it in court (and makes him pay the fine anyway)
A PENSIONER has been fined and accused of displaying a fake blue badge despite owning a legitimate one. Former army pilot Esam Yousif was fined £70 by Brighton and Hove City Council after it accused him of not displaying a valid blue badge in a