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The cheapest properties for sale in Brighton including a £50k garage
WITH the property market booming as a result of a flurry of government initiatives, we've taken a look at Brighton's cheapest. Schemes including the stamp duty tax holiday and the new 95 per-cent deposit option, the housing market is currently
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Father drowned trying to save his family's dog in a 'heroic act', inquest hears
A FATHER drowned as he tried to rescue his dog in a "heroic act", a coroner has said. Gareth Jones was reported missing on Saturday, January 16, after he did not return from walking his family's dog Connie in the Hove Lagoon area. A huge search
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Perfect role for Sussex author who has more than 70 pets
SUSSEX crime author Peter James's police protagonists are used to working on leads and bringing criminals to heel. However, the 72-year-old's new role will see him dealing with four-pawed friends rather than the long arm of the law. Peter has
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Film crews seen in Brighton sparking Peaky Blinders and Harry Styles rumours
SPECULATION has been rife since a film crew and a cast of glamorous actors arrived in the city. Excited onlookers took to social media to share photographs and videos of actors dressed in period costume filming in Lansdowne Place, Hove. Actors
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Welcome to Sussex: New star-studded ITV show with Julie Walters and Zoe Ball
IN THE ninth episode of For the Love of Britain viewers are transported to Sussex and Kent with some famous faces including Julie Walters and Zoe Ball. The celebrity travelogue focuses on Sussex and Kent in episode nine and follows some of the
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Albion's young German international signs new deal
Reda Khadra has signed a new contract with Albion. The 19-year-old former Borussia Dortmund forward is now on board until June 2023. He has played for the under-23s and made his Premier League debut in January as a substitute against Manchester
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Punters flood back to pubs as landlords plan for a busy few weeks
REVELLERS toasted to the first signs of freedom with a pint at pubs around the city. Drinkers and diners were in a celebratory mood as lockdown restrictions were eased and pubs opened their doors to customers for the first time this year. Mark
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Pensioner, 72, suffers broken hand as yobs knock him off bicycle at undercliff
A PENSIONER was kicked off his bike and broke his hand after being attacked by yobs. The 72-year-old was riding along the undercliff in Saltdean when he was confronted. He said they kicked him off his bicycle, leaving him with injuries.
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Lorry crash on A26 leaves motorcyclist dead - police appeal for witnesses
A MOTORCYCLIST in his fifties has died after a crash with a lorry on a major road. The 57-year-old man from Seaford was pronounced dead at the scene following the collision on the A26 this morning. The driver of the lorry was unharmed.
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Referee is confirmed for Albion's trip to Stamford Bridge
Stuart Attwell will be the man in the middle when Albion head to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea on Tuesday (8pm, Sky Sports). It will be the third time that the 38-year-old has taken charge of the Seagulls this season and they will be hoping to
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Fans give us their thoughts on Everton game and the future for Bissouma
We asked these long-time Albion fans for their views on the 0-0 draw with Everton. And we took their thoughts on whether Yves Bissouma will still be at the club next season. 1. What were your thoughts on Albion’s performance? Colin Beales
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Motorcyclist, 62, dead after crashing with car on A273
A MOTORCYCLIST in his sixties has died after colliding with a car on a busy road. The 62-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene this morning after a crash with a dark blue Vauxhall Zafira. He was travelling northbound on the A273 Brighton
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Katie Price laughs at driving ban behind the wheel of her BMW at 'mucky mansion'
KATIE PRICE jeered at her two-year driving ban whilst behind the wheel of her BMW. The glamour model and entrepreneur was filmed laughing about her two year driving ban whilst ploughing through bushes in her BMW X5 on land at her 'mucky mansion
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COVID: What are the risks of the South African coronavirus variant?
MORE THAN 40 new cases of the South African Covid-19 variant have been identified in South London. A "significant" cluster of the South African coronavirus variant has been identified in two London boroughs, sparking new surge testing. Wandsworth
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Covid-19: people with no symptoms urged to start taking free tests twice a week
FREE rapid Covid-19 tests are now available for all residents - and people without symptoms are urged to start taking tests twice a week. As lockdown restrictions are eased, Brighton and Hove City Council is asking everyone to get tested regularly
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Warmer weather ahead: Here's the forecast for Brighton and Hove
Could it be warm and sunny enough for a picnic or barbecue this weekend? As we start to feel the full effects of spring the weather will start to warm up into the middle of the month. With lockdown restrictions easing on Monday, 12 April,
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Gogglebox star reopens hair salon after months of lockdown
A GOGGLEBOX star has reopened his hairdressing salon after lockdown restrictions were eased. Stephen Webb runs Lustig and Webb hair salon in Hurstpierpoint with his husband Daniel Lustig. The 48-year-old took to social media to share an excited
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Disruption for 'several hours' as police deal with serious A26 crash
ROADS have been closed as police deal with a serious collision on the A26. Disruption is expected for several hours as officers deal with a crash near Southease. According to an AA traffic report, the collision is said to be between a lorry
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Drivers face £70 fine for parking outside their homes under new driving law
Motorists face £70 fines for parking outside their homes as part of new laws that could be coming into force in the UK. Among new laws introduced this month, a nationwide ban on parking on pavements could be one of them. The law change could
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Photographer's Sussex wind farm spot from Isle of Wight coast
An photographer snapped this incredible long-distance shot of the Sussex offshore windfarm - all the way from Luccombe, near Shanklin. The Rampion Offshore Wind Farm, off the coast of Worthing, generates power for around 350,000 homes. It has
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'I just made Brighton College proud' - former student wins best director BAFTA
A FILMMAKER who was educated in Sussex has made history at the Bafta awards after her film took home the top prize. Chloe Zhao, who attended Brighton College, became only the second woman to win the best director prize for her film Nomadland.
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Your Albion man of the match in the draw against Everton is...
Albion's man of the match in their goalless draw against Everton last night has been decided. The winner as chosen by you the readers is midfielder Yves Bissouma, who scooped 65% of the vote. His colleague in the cente of the park Adam Lallana
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Sussex bowler is set to resume training this week
Sussex bowler Jofra Archer is set to resume training this week following an operation on his right hand at the end of last month. The 25-year-old needed surgery to remove a piece of glass which became lodged in his finger when he smashed a fish
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Albion boss gives an update on striker after going off injured for U23s
Albion head coach Graham Potter has given an update on Florin Andone, after he went off early on his return from injury for the U23s in their 3-0 win over Southampton on Friday. The Romanian international got his first game time since June 2020
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Pete Bennett fights back tears in emotional tribute to Nikki Grahame
BIG BROTHER star Pete Bennett fought back tears as he paid an emotional tribute to Nikki Grahame on Good Morning Britain. The 39-year-old appeared on the show this morning to remember his ex-partner, who died on Friday after suffering from an eating
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NHS website crashes as over-45s told they can book coronavirus vaccine
THE NHS website crashed as people over the age of 45 were told they can book their first Covid jab in England. Users attempting to book their vaccine were shown an error message with the site experiencing “technical difficulties”. A message
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Wright is looking forward to returning to one of his former clubs
Crawley midfielder Josh Wright is looking forward to facing one of his former clubs, Bradford tonight. The 31-year-old spent a season at Valley Parade during 2018-19 where he made 18 appearances and was appointed their skipper. However, after
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'Exceptional' says Lineker - as Potter praises Bissouma's progress
Graham Potter says Yves Bissouma is a driving force for Albion - helped by midfield sidekick Adam Lallana. Bissouma shone in midfield for the Seagulls as they drew 0-0 with Everton. He also went close to scoring with an overhead kick. Former
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Tories blast ‘left’ activists for campaigning on day of Prince Philip’s death
THE TORIES have blasted “left” campaigners for canvassing and handing out material over the weekend – despite the main parties agreeing to stop as a mark of respect following the deaht of Prince Philip. Party leaders Boris Johnson and Sir Keir
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Warning over 'disruption to road users' due to roadworks planned on A259
DRIVERS have been warned to expect disruption due to planned roadworks on the A259. The work is set of affect the road at Newhaven for almost a month, starting on April 20 and ending on May 18. Some lanes of traffic will be closed while the
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England T20 stars are heading back to Hove
Sussex are bringing international cricket back to Hove. England’s women will stage IT20s against India and New Zealand at the 1st Central County Ground this season. World finalists India visit for the second Vitality IT20 of the series on Sunday
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People over 45 can now book their Covid-19 jab
PEOPLE in the city over the age of 45 can now book their Covid-19 jab. The NHS booking website has updated to say that people aged 45 and over can now book a vaccine. It signals the start of ‘Phase 2’ of the vaccination programme – which involves
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How Albion's players rated against Everton
How Albion’s players rated against Everton: Robert Sanchez 7/10: Almost gave Richarlison an open goal to aim at after taking a heavy touch from a backpass, but just about got away with it. He only had one save to make in the game to deny
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Moment driver attempting to queue jump traffic is caught by police
THIS is the moment a driver attempting to jump a queue of traffic on a busy road was caught by police. The video, posted by PC Tom Van Der Wee on Twitter, shows the "speeding" driver skipping the long line of traffic before cutting in at the last
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Slow traffic as police close lane of A27 after 'large' diesel spill
ONE lane of the A27 has been closed by police due to a large diesel spill. Officers have shut the lane westbound between Coldean and Hollingbury while they await Highways England for assistance. According to an AA traffic report traffic is
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Police hunt for missing boy 15, and girl, 14
POLICE are searching for two teenagers who have been missing for almost three days. Leif Collimore, from Littlehampton, and Ruby Lee, from Hastings, are believed to be together after they were last seen at 9.30 pm on Sunday in Littlehampton.
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Man arrested in connection with murder after body found
A MAN has been arrested in connection with a suspected murder after a body was found in a seaside town. Seyed Iman Tabarhosseini, 37, was detained by officers in North London last night over the death in St Leonards. It comes after police discovered
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'Chaotic border controls jeopardise vaccination programme'
THE effectiveness of the ongoing national vaccination programme is a tribute to the NHS and its current army of volunteers. The success of the programme is, however, being jeopardised by inadequate and chaotic border controls. Since the hotel
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'Madeira Drive changes are not working and consultation is a sham'
WE WERE sorry to hear of Lisa Scholz's negative experiences of the new Madeira Drive layout as a disabled driver (Letters, Brighton Argus, April 9). Madeira Drive should be a pleasure to visit, not a misery and it sounds as if her trip was anything
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Amid return of shopping bonanza we should pause to remember, too
TODAY we have reported on how hundreds of people have flocked back to their favourite shops after months of grim lockdown. There is no doubt that the ability to meet friends outside, to go into shops, and to have a drink in a beer garden are signs
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Harassment victim's 'torture' at the hands of neighbour from hell
A HARASSMENT victim said he felt “tortured” at the hands of a homophobic and racist neighbour from hell. Derry O’Sullivan said he made reports to the police 20 times over the course of a year against Adrian Wolfe in Brighton. The 61-year-old
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Elderly couple get £50 parking fine at park - while ticket machines were broken
AN ELDERLY couple who were hit with a parking fine while card machines were not working at a beauty spot say the new payment system discriminates against people without mobile phones. Malcolm Langridge visited Stanmer Park on Wednesday morning
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Revealed: the fastest-growing businesses in Brighton and Sussex
AN organic clothing store, a fish oil brand and a high-end building company are among the fastest growing businesses in Brighton, according to a new list. Almost 20 Brighton businesses made it into the list of the 50 fastest growing independent
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'Ecological disaster' - thousands of polystyrene balls wash up on beach
THOUSANDS of polystyrene balls washed up on a beach over the weekend in what has been described as an "ecological disaster" by campaigners. Leave No Trace Brighton put an immediate call-out for helpers on Saturday after the tiny plastic balls were
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Young man on trial accused of 'terrifying' gang raid and stabbing at family home
A YOUNG man has gone on trial accused of a “terrifying” burglary where a man was stabbed in front of his daughter. Jordan Bell denies inflicting grievous bodily harm as part of a gang of four balaclava-clad raiders in Shoreham. The 20-year-old
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Theatres and museum given boost of almost £100k as they reopen
THEATRES and a museum have received almost £100,000 to support their reopening after lockdown. Worthing Theatres and Museum (WTM), which includes the Connaught Theatre and Cinema, the Pavilion Theatre and Assembly Hall in the town, was granted
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'Like a pack of animals' - Fourth gang member jailed over brutal attack
THE FOURTH man involved in a “horrifying” gang attack that left a victim with life-changing injuries has been jailed. Maximiliano Pereira, 25, was part of a group described as acting like a “pack of animals” who cornered Carlo Goncalves, 26, in
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Chance missed by Seagulls but they are edging closer to securing safety
Albion 0 Everton 0 Albion failed to turn pressure into three points last night. But amid the frustration of another opportunity missed at home they will know they are edging closer to safety. Adam Webster and Dan Burn were back for Albion