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Albion defender scores the winner for Coventry against Rotherham
Albion defender Leo Ostigard continued his fine form in front of goal by scoring the winner against Rotherham, in their 1-0 victory. The Norwegian international had thought he had scored his first goal for Coventry in the corresponding fixture
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Robinson stars as Sussex take control against Glamorgan
Sussex took control on day one of their LV County Championship against Glamorgan in Cardiff. The Sharks finished the day on 99-0 with Aaron Thomason (52 not out) reaching his half century before the close of play. Tom Haines (43 not out) continued
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Reports of 'heavy traffic' due to car fire on A27
There were reports of "heavy traffic" on the A27 due to a car fire. The AA warned drivers to expect delays at Falmer as a result of the incident earlier this evening. At about 7pm, a spokesman for the service said: "There are reports of heavy
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Large emergency response as police deal with incident
Emergency vehicles have filled a road following an incident this afternoon. Police have closed a section of Sea Road in East Preston with a large number of officers currently on the scene. Ambulance crews are also in attendance.
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Number of new Covid cases in Brighton falls to lowest level since September
The number of new coronavirus cases in Brighton and Hove has fallen to the lowest level since September last year despite a loosening of lockdown rules. But Brighton and Hove City Council's director of public health, Alistair Hill, has warned that
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Former partner of Babes in the Wood killer goes on trial accused of lying
THE FORMER partner of the Babes in the Wood child killer is accused of giving him a false alibi. Jenny Johnson is charged with perverting the course of justice over allegedly helping Russell Bishop in the 1980s. Bishop was acquitted of the
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Are these the best pieces of street art in Brighton?
On World Art Day, tourism guide Visit Brighton has compiled a list of its favourite pieces of street art in the city. The day, created by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) in 2019, aims to promote the
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Police recover knife and make attempted murder arrest after boy stabbed
Five people have now been arrested in connection with the stabbing of a boy, and police believe they have uncovered the weapon used in the vicious attack. The 17-year-old victim was found with significant stab wounds to the stomach at The Beacon
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See the innovative way this Brighton pub is protecting drinkers from the elements
Thousands of Britons were barely able to contain their excitement this week as pub gardens were allowed to open for the first time in 2021. The great British weather, however, appeared to miss the feel-good memo with bitterly cold temperatures
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Living in a mess? Channel 5 are offering the answer in new Brighton TV Show
A NEW show is being planned to help people declutter and deep clean their home. Over the last year in lockdowns, it has been easy to lose routines and slowly see your home turn into a bit of a rubbish tip, well a saviour could be on the way.
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Couple conned out of £24,000 by fake police officers in gold bar scam
POLICE have issued a warning over a scam that has cost victims almost £50,000 in savings. Several people in the county have been victim to "appalling" impersonator fraud scams in the lost month, it has been revealed. The scammers, who posed
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This is when Albion are expected to welcome back fans to the Amex
Albion are set to welcome fans back to the Amex this season. It is understood the Premier League have told clubs the penultimate round of matches will be pushed back to May 18 and 19. It is not expected to confirm those plans until broadcast
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Undercover police cyclist catches drivers flouting road rules
TWO drivers were stopped for passing too close to a cyclist as police went undercover to catch people flouting road rules. During a police operation in Shoreham yesterday, the pair of drivers “chose to receive education” after being stopped for
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Marks and Spencer starts legal move against Aldi in Colin the Caterpillar row
Marks and Spencer has started legal proceedings against supermarket rival, Aldi. The move comes from the British retailer in an attempt to protect its Colin the Caterpillar cake claiming that Aldi’s Cuthbert the Caterpillar product infringes its
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Albion forward is named in South Africa's provisional squad for the Olympics
Albion forward Percy Tau has been named in South Africa's provisional 40-man Under-23's squad for the Tokyo Olympics this summer. The 26-year-old, is one of seven overage players that has been selcted in the squad, which will be trimmed down to
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Mum and young son 'killed in arson over partner's drug debt'
TWO men torched the home of a mum and her young son over a drugs debt against her partner, a court heard. Andrew Milne and Jacob (Jake) Barnard are accused of the murder of Gina Ingles, 34, and her four-year-old son Milo Ingles-Bailey in Eastbourne
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Builders 'verbally abuse man for wearing makeup' in residential street
POLICE are asking people to come forward after reports a man was verbally abused by builders in the street for wearing makeup. Brighton and Hove City Council said it had received two reports that builders in Lansdowne Place had been abusing people
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McDonald's reopens after police called to incident
A POPULAR fast-food chain has reopened its doors after closing for almost a day. The Brighton Marina McDonald's restaurant was closed yesterday after a man was found in distress on the premises. Two police cars parked outside the restaurant
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Campaigner says some school meals have 'racist elements'
ENVIRONMENTAL campaigners are trying to gather support for more “plant-based meals” in Brighton and Hove schools and council-run venues with one saying there are "racist elements" to some of them. Alison Plaumer, from Extinction Rebellion, has
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Man charged after cyclist seriously injured in alleged attack
A MAN has been charged with grievous bodily harm and dangerous driving after a cyclist was seriously injured in an alleged attack. Officers were called to an alleged assault involving a car driver and a cyclist in Paddockhurst Road, Turners Hill
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Queen 'spares Prince Harry’s embarrassment' by banning military uniform at funeral
THE Queen has “spared the Duke of Sussex’s embarrassment” by ruling that no royal will wear military uniform to Prince Philip’s funeral. Prince Harry faced being the only senior male royal not to wear a military uniform to the funeral after being
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Long train delays into Brighton after trespassers found on track
TRAINS towards Brighton faced long delays this morning due to trespassers on the track. Trespassers were first spotted shortly after 6am between Three Bridges and Haywards Heath, delaying trains into the city for about 15 minutes. However, about
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Winger hopes to 'kick on' after signing new deal at Albion
Albion winger Reda Khadra is hoping to kick on after signing a new deal at the club. The 19-year-old signed a new two-year deal on Tuesday which will keep him on the South Coast until June 2023. Albion's young German international signs new
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Aldi announce major changes to pasta and rice products
Aldi has launched a trial selling its first packaging-free products to help customers shop more sustainably. The trial is available at one store in Ulverston, Cumbria, but if successful, Aldi will look to develop its refillable options in other
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Nikki Grahame's heartbroken friends pay one last tribute ahead of funeral
Nikki Grahame’s heartbroken friends have reopened the GoFundMe set up for the reality stars treatment in order to help pay for funeral costs. The former Big Brother star who rose to fame after appearing on the Channel 4 show died from anorexia
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Welch pays tribute to former coach after he dies aged 78
Scott Welch has paid tribute to his former coach and his fellow coach at Brighton and Hove Amateur Boxing Club. Dave Brown has died at the age of 78 after losing his battle with cancer. Brown, who was from Lancing, had been battling cancer
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Man charged after officers find 15 kilograms of cannabis in vehicle
A MAN has been charged with drug and traffic offences after officers discovered 15 kilograms of cannabis in a car. Officers stopped a vehicle in Preston Road, Brighton, on Monday, April 12 at 11pm after officers noticed suspicious behaviour.
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Moped seized for riding antisocially twice in the last 12 months
OFFICERS have seized a moped for riding antisocially twice in the last year. Brighton and Hove Police issued section 59 reminders to the rider for his behaviour. Writing on Twitter, the force said: "Vehicle seized for riding antisocially twice
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Police searching for this missing teenager (have you see him?)
POLICE are searching for a teenager who has been missing for two days. Dylan Weatherley from Crawley was last seen on Tuesday evening. The 17-year-old is 5ft 6, of medium build and was last seen wearing a navy tracksuit with a yellow Nike logo
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'It’s going to be a nightmare' - new homes approved despite councillors' concern
A TERRACE of four “hidden homes” has been granted planning permission. Brighton developer Boxleaf submitted plans to demolish a five-bedroom bungalow and double garage tucked away on the hill between homes in Hollingbury Road and Hollingdean Terrace
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The new Sussex Cricketer pub will stay open past midnight - council confirm
A HOVE pub can stay open after midnight after councillors agreed to vary an existing planning permission at a virtual meeting. The Sussex Cricketer – which has been demolished and is being rebuilt by the County Ground in Eaton Road – will be able
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Disfigured dogs find happy new home after suffering 'horrendous' abuse
AN ANIMAL lover who rescued an abused dog has saved another pooch from death's door - and is urging other people to adopt disabled pets. Kasey Carlin gave a home to Maggie, after she was shot 17 times and left blind and missing an ear, and she
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Last chance to have your say on plan for controversial Three and EE 5G masts
ON Friday is the final chance for people to have their say on a controversial plan to build 5G masts on top of a block of flats in Hove. A consultation is due to close on the scheme, which would see six masts placed on the roof of Coombe Lea, inside
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'She's in constant pain' - girl forced to give up sport due to spinal condition
A TEENAGE girl has been forced to give up her hobbies after being left in chronic pain due to a “devastating” spinal condition. Emily Climpson, 14, from Aldwick, led a very active lifestyle, participating in a wide variety of sports including gymnastics
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'Really exciting' Brighton business one of the fastest growing in the country
A BUSINESS has been featured as one of the 10 Profit Track Ones to Watch. Brighton based business Hyve Managed Hosting has been selected by the Sunday Times as one of its showcase businesses after it achieved an impressive profit growth and created
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Sanchez is so calm - and that will help him be a success says ex-keeper Kuipers
Robert Sanchez’s calm demeanour is helping him make the best of his natural talents as a goalkeeper. That is the verdict of one of his predecessors between the sticks. And that can only be good news for Albion as he makes a strong start to
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Prior pitches in to help Sussex prepare for tough away trip
Matt Prior has helped Sussex shape up for their second game of the new season. The former England wicketkeeper joined training ahead of today’s LV= Insurance County Championship clash away to Glamorgan. Sussex have been keen to tap into the
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New post office development will see 'monstrosity' converted into new flats
A POST office boss has been granted planning permission to build three flats next to a roundabout. Vijeyaratnam Thivakaran, who runs the post office in Whitehawk Road, Brighton, plans to link two neighbouring buildings. One is the post office
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Man denies attacking woman and making threats to kill her
A MAN appeared in court accused of attacking a woman and making threats to kill her. Oliver Cyril Mills was charged by police over incidents in Brighton. He is accused of assault occasioning actual bodily harm on Gemma Carter. The 39-year-old
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WATCH: This is the moment a paedophile was confronted over sex messages to girl
THIS is the moment a paedophile was exposed on his doorstep for chatting up a teenage girl for sex. Marcus Osbourne was confronted by paedophile hunter group Children Online Battling Real Abuse (Cobra) in Hastings. The 50-year-old was seen
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'Highly disturbing' - Stalker spied on ex-wife as she slept
A “SINISTER” stalker spied on his former wife as she slept and put tracker devices on her car. Paul Hemmingway launched a six month campaign against his ex-wife Lucy Hemmingway in Horsham. The 40-year-old felt “betrayed” by her, Brighton Magistrates
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Gucci belt links man to violent stabbing in man's garden- court told
A VIOLENT burglary suspect may have been identified because of wearing a Gucci belt. Jordan Bell is on trial accused of stabbing David Evans in Shoreham. The 20-year-old is alleged to have been part of a gang of four who climbed into a garden
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Overtaking driver caused serious crash and injury to other motorist
A DRIVER left another motorist seriously injured after causing a crash while overtaking dangerously. Timur Tezisler attempted an “inappropriate overtaking manoeuvre” in his Land Rover This led to a crash that left other road users hurt and vehicles
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Beach hut owner's outrage over seafront public toilet shut for almost a year
A BEACH hut owner said it is "an absolute disgrace" a seafront toilet has been shut for almost a year. Michèle Spicer, who lives in Goring and has a beach hut in Sea Place, said "no-one wants to take responsibility" for the public toilet there,
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Brighton a 'dump' as 'some areas cleaned ahead of Covid reopening but not others'
A COUNCILLOR has slammed Brighton as a "filthy dump" after a 12-day deep clean missed out a number of areas of the city. Conservative Councillor Dawn Barnett said parts of Brighton had missed out, as workers jet washed the city centre to get it
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Drag queen's devastating brain tumour diagnosis at age of 29
A FORMER drag queen diagnosed with a brain tumour at the age of 29 was forced to give up his career and feels he is "living on borrowed time". Edward Ruggiero was living in Brighton and working as a drag queen - and as Eddie OK Adams he had even