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Police called to man spotted with 'firearm' in town centre
A MAN has been detained after a person was seen with a suspected firearm near a supermarket. Police were called at 4.40pm this afternoon to a report of a man seen to be in possession of a “firearm”, in an alleyway that runs between the Sainsbury
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Tributes paid to 'inspirational' dance and fitness trainer who has died
TRIBUTES have been paid to a "wonderful" dance and fitness coach who died yesterday. Richard Tittensor, who ran Clubbercise Brighton as well as his Fit With Rich classes, kept many people active during lockdown with his fun choreographed sessions
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'Good Riddance' Brighton fans react to European Super League announcement
FOOTBALL fans have taken to social media to make their feelings about a new proposed super league known. Six teams in England have signed up for the new European Super League, which will limit the inclusion for other teams in the country. Fans
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Expert view: This is what the 'franchise league' would mean for Albion
The football world is in uproar over plans for a European Super League. But what does it means for Albion from the business perspective? Football finance lecturer, and Albion fan, Kieran Maguire believes it could lead to clubs negotiating their
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Filming to start on Brighton seafront - and it could be for a Harry Styles film
A NEW Amazon movie starring Harry Styles is expected to be filmed on a seafront road next month. Filming for the romantic drama My Policeman is believed to be taking place on A259 Kings Road on Friday, May 7. The arrival of the singer and film
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The most notorious criminals banged up at HMP Lewes (even one of the Kray Twins)
FROM pro-peadophile advocates to leaders of organised crime and even terrorists - there are lots of stories lurking behind the walls of HMP Lewes. Her Majesty's Prison in Lewes was originally built in 1853 and has a long and notorious history
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Chelsea boss hopes that midfielder will be their only absentee for clash with Albion
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is hopeful that Mateo Kovavic will be the only absentee for his side when they host Albion at Stamford Bridge tomorrow night (8pm). The 26-year-old midfielder has missed their last games, the Champions League second-leg
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Albion fans believe English clubs in ESL should be banned from the Champions League and relegated from the Prem
Albion fans believe that English Clubs who are in the European Super League (ESL) should be banned from the Champions League and be relegated from the Premier League. Six clubs from England including the Seagulls opponents tomorrow night, Chelsea
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Killer's mum 'tore into' girlfriend for speaking to police over Babes in the Wood
THE MOTHER of Babes in the Wood killer Russell Bishop may have abused his girlfriend for speaking to the police about the case, a court heard. Jennifer Johnson, 55, is on trial for perverting the course of justice over the investigation and murder
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Man hospitalised after assault near seafront basketball courts
A MAN who was assaulted in Brighton has been asked to get in touch with police after discharging himself from hospital. Officers want to speak to the 25-year-old about the attack, which took place around 12.30am on Thursday, April 15, near the
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Ten of the best hairdressers in Brighton and Hove - is yours on the list?
HAIRDRESSERS across Brighton and Hove have opened their doors for the first time this year after being closed for more than three months. After lockdown restrictions were eased last week, many headed straight back to their trusted stylist or barber
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'Support your local club' - football teams slam new European Super League
FOOTBALL clubs have united against plans for a new European Super League - amid fear it will damage the English game. Teams from around Sussex have taken to social media to speak out against the idea, backed by the Premier League's "big six" teams
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Five properties to buy in Brighton and Hove with the new 95% deposit guarantee
THE new 95 per-cent mortgage guarantee is now available from lenders on the highstreet. With mortgage deposits now available for as little as five per-cent of a property's value, the government is hoping more people will become homeowners.
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'Allow extra time' - Fire next to railway causing travel disruption
A FIRE next to a train track is causing travel disruption. Trains between Dorking and Horsham have been disrupted as a result of the fire. Pictures taken from the track show crews responding to the incident. Southern Rail has also requested
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Part of Europe's longest and oldest green wall cut down during seafront cycle lane works
EUROPE’S longest and oldest green wall has been partially cut-down during work on a cycle lane. The living wall in Madeira Drive was planted by the Victorians and stretches across the listed terraces on Brighton seafront. But part of the protected
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Cyclist seriously injured in hit-and-run crash on busy A259
A CYCLIST has been seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash - and police are still searching for a driver. Officers were called to the A259 near Brunswick Terrace shortly after 12 noon on Thursday, April 15, to a collision involving a cyclist and
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Albion defender is set to miss the rest of the season
Albion defender Haydon Roberts will miss the rest of the season. The 18-year-old, who is on loan at League One side Rochdale, picked up a hamstring injury in training after their 2-1 win over Swindon last Tuesday. But Dale manager Brian Barry-Murphy
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Police searching for Brighton teenager who has been missing for almost a week
POLICE are searching for a Brighton teenager who has been missing for almost a week. Adam Pirot left his home in the city on the evening of Wednesday, April 14, and has not been seen since. He is 5ft 7 and of slim build, and last seen wearing
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Electric moped seized after rider sped by police
A MAN had his moped seized after speeding by police without wearing a helmet. Officers watched as he passed them "at speed" in Worthing before pulling him over. The rider then told police the electric moped could reach speeds of between 30
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How you could win prizes for getting on your bike as new cycling scheme starts
CYCLISTS are taking to the road today as part of a healthy initiative. The Big Pedal initiative was set up by Sustrans, a charity which promotes healthier and happier commutes for people by making it easier to walk and cycle. The aim of the
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Potter reveals his plans on allowing Tau to play at the Olympics
Albion expect to release Percy Tau for the Olympics. The South Africa forward was named in his nation’s initial squad for Tokyo as an over-age player. The Games take place during pre-season ahead of the 2021-22 campaign. Seagulls head coach
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Teenager left with 'serious' facial injury after large brawl
A TEENAGER has been left with a serious injury to his face after a large brawl. Police were called to Queensway, between the Sunken Gardens and Fitzleet House, shortly after 8pm on Monday April 12, to reports of a large fight. A teenage boy
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Potter gives an update on strikers ahead of trip to Stamford Bridge
Albion head coach Graham Potter has given an update on strikers Aaron Connolly and Percy Tau plus the rest of his squad ahead of their trip to Stamford Bridge tomorrow night to face Chelsea (8pm). Connolly has not featured in any of Albion’s last
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Students set off flares in protest against 'abusive' police presence on campus
STUDENTS set off flares and marched in protest against "abusive" police presence on a university campus. At the demonstration at the University of Sussex in Falmer yesterday, students gathered in Library Square, calling on the university to "keep
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Albion boss gives his thoughts on the ESL
Albion head coach Graham Potter believes a lack of relegation goes against his beliefs. That is after plans were announced yesterday for a European Super League where the founding members cannot be relegated. The competition will include six
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Man accused of destroying evidence by shoving his turd down toilet U-bend
A MAN appeared in court accused of perverting the course of justice by pushing his own excrement down a toilet U-bend. Kaseem Hall, 23, allegedly put his hand down the loo to “interfere with the contents in the toilet” in Brighton. He is accused
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Car boot sales are back - here are five of the biggest in Sussex to visit
HAVE you been missing the buzz of bargain hunting? Car boot sales are officially back on after what seems like a lifetime and people cannot wait to find a bargain. Whether you're looking for something in particular or hoping to find the next
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Updates as Prem reels from ESL announcement - and Potter previews Chelsea trip
1:53pm That completed the non-embargoed section of the media session.
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Matt Hancock to update on new variant as Boris Johnson cancels India trip
Matt Hancock will give a statement in Commons today over fears a new Indian variant of coronavirus could delay Boris Johnson’s roadmap out of lockdown. The Health Secretary will speak to MPs at 3:30pm as officials look into whether the new variant
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Car seized after being stopped by police for a second time with no insurance
POLICE have seized a car after it was stopped with no tax or insurance for a second time. Officers first stopped the white Nissan Juke for having no insurance, MOT or tax in January. But officers out on patrol spotted the vehicle being driven
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What the new mortgage deposit scheme means for buyers in Sussex
The new 95 per-cent deposit scheme has been introduced in England today. Buyers are now able to secure a mortgage on a property of up to £600,000 with just a five per-cent deposit from today, Monday 19 April. Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced
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ESL will kill a dream, dilute Prem - and might not be so Super for the elite
This is a prestigious week for Albion. They are planning to play one of the Super League clubs. Let’s hope they wipe their feet at the front door and feel suitably honoured. European football has been reeling since midway through yesterday
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Concerns for businesses 'hours from collapse' amid two-week delay in crucial grants
BUSINESSES have been left “hours away from collapse” after a delay in handing out crucial Covid-19 grants. Brighton and Hove City Council is tasked with handing out Covid restart grants to struggling businesses as lockdown restrictions are eased
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Committed walk leader quits after council refuse parking permit at beauty spot
A COMMITTED volunteer has resigned after ten years of leading walks in Brighton as his requests for a parking permit at a popular park were repeatedly rejected. Jim Mann has been a volunteer guide with the council's Healthwalk scheme for the past
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Checks made on beach after suspected explosive 'washed away'
CHECKS were made on Brighton beach this morning following yesterday's evacuation due to a suspected bomb. Part of the beach west of the Palace Pier was closed by police for several hours after a "possible unexploded mortar shell" was found at about
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What are your thoughts on the European Super League?
One of the biggest talking points in the Premier League and football within the last 24 hours is the European Super League. Plans for the European Super League were confirmed last night and a the 12 founding members were revealed. European
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Defender is confident Albion will stay in the Premier League
Joel Veltman is confident Albion can stay into the Premier League heading into their final seven games of the season. The Seagulls moved down a place in the table, to 16th after Newcastle beat West Ham 3-2 in a five-goal thriller on Saturday.
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Crawley Town will NOT be joining European Super League, club confirms
CRAWLEY Town FC will not be joining the controversial European Super League, the club has confirmed. There has been widespread uproar from fans and figures in the game after six English clubs announced they have signed up to a plan for a breakaway
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'Lucky escape' - two rescued from sinking speedboat
LIFEBOAT crews have heralded the "lucky escape" of two people on board a sinking speedboat who were rescued by a passing vessel. Shoreham Lifeboat Station crews were tasked with retrieving the wreckage of the sunken boat near the entrance to Shoreham
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We have been warned - it could be all about Yves this summer
Well, we can’t say we were not warned. Adrian Durham, Talksport’s outspoken afternoon presenter, told us he would be singing on his show last week. Actually, it never quite came to that. He never sang along to the music which was played. He
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Large fight involving 'up to 20 people' outside Premier Inn
A LARGE fight involving "up to 20 people" broke out outside a hotel on Saturday night. Mid Sussex Police were called to the scene off the B2028 Perrymount Road at 11pm. One person was arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly, but the
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Neighbours annoyed by person belting out Mustang Sally in early hours
Police were called to reports of a person singing Mustang Sally at the top of their lungs in the early hours. The incident at an address in Ashurst Wood, near East Grinstead, on Sunday morning is being reported by police to environmental health
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Suspected unexploded mortar shell 'washed away with the tide' after beach cleared
PART of a beach was evacuated yesterday after a suspected unexploded mortar shell was found. Police began to ask people to leave an area of Brighton beach at about 2pm, after a “suspect device” was found by a metal detectorist. Officers cleared
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Sussex star Robinson says he is ready for Test debut after nine-wicket haul
Ollie Robinson believes he is ready for a Test debut. The Sussex strike bowler enhanced his England claims with a career-beat 9-78 yesterday. His match figures of 13-128, plus 67 with the bat, put Sussex well on course to beat Glamorgan by
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Sainsbury's, Aldi, Tesco and more urgently recalling products amid health fears
Customers are being warned over the possible health risk from products they have bought froms major UK supermarkets including Sainsbury's, Aldi, Tesco, Morrisons and Asda. Hepatitis A, Salmonella poisoning,and chocking hazards are just some of
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The popular baby names set to fall out of fashion in next decade
A number of popular names are expected to fall out of fashion in the next ten years with parents opting for more modern names in recent years. Oliver, which was one of the most popular boy’s names in 2020, is predicted to fall out of the top 100
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Prince Philip's final resting place will change when the Queen dies
Prince Philip’s coffin will be moved when the Queen dies. The Duke of Edinburgh interred in the Royal Vault of St George’s Chapel following his funeral but this will not be his final resting place. When the Queen dies, the Duke will be transferred
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Albion can open up a gap now but Fulham boss has not given up the fight
Scott Parker has warned Fulham will not give up in the survival battle. But Albion have the chance to increase their six-point lead over the 18th-placed Cottagers this week. The Fulham boss was in defiant mood after his side conceded a very
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Decision made on plans to build three warehouses on former nursery site
PLANS to build three warehouses on a former nursery site have been approved by Mid Sussex District Council. The application, for the Marylands site, in Cowfold Road, Bolney, was given the nod at a meeting of the planning committee on Thursday (April
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'Don't block your stalker' - Police issue new advice in awareness campaign
MORE THAN 13,000 cases of stalking were reported to Sussex Police last year, figures show. The force received the reports and said it is “determined” to support victims. As part of National Stalking Awareness Week the police and Sussex Police
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Friends group make statement on fears swans eggs were destroyed by children
FEARS that children destroyed swans’ eggs have been dismissed by the Friends of Queen’s Park. Concerns that a nest was damaged by children throwing stones have led to calls for greater protection for the nest at the pond in the Brighton park.
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Plans for new pop-up seafront terrace revealed
Plans for a new pop-up terrace have been revealed. Developers hope the plans will " turn under-utilised land overlooking Worthing seafront into a brand new food, drink and wellbeing hub". The scheme looks to transform the open-air terrace at