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Search for teenager last seen getting into car who did not return home
A TEENAGE girl has been reported missing after she did not return home yesterday. Sienna Friar from Heathfield was last seen leaving her home at about 5.55pm in a small black hatchback car, possibly a 2009 to 2016 Ford KA. Police say it is
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Fears for missing teenager, last seen in city ten days ago
POLICE are searching for a missing teenager last seen over a week ago. There are fears for 15-year-old Arthur Greenslade, who is missing from his home in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. Officers say the teen was last seen in Brighton on Sunday,
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'This is the best thing to happen to Stanmer for years'
Buying the Stanmer estate was one of the best bargains Brighton Council ever made – or so it seemed at the time. The Earls of Chichester, who had owned Stanmer for three centuries, decided after the Second World War that they could no longer afford
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More seafront parking restrictions in place for filming - but what is it for?
THE SEAFRONT is set to play host to a film crew – and there is growing speculation it is for a new movie starring Harry Styles. Filming for My Policeman is believed to be taking place at various location in Brighton and Hove next month. Last
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'It's been a very intense time' - college to reopen after alleged gunman incident
A COLLEGE will begin a phased reopening tomorrow after a major incident in which shots were reportedly fired inside the building. Armed police were called to Crawley College on Monday afternoon after reports of a "gunman" at the scene. A man
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'A safe and happy time' - Pells Pool announces opening date
THE oldest open air freshwater pool in the UK is set to finally reopen. Pells Pool in Book street, Lewes is set to reopen on the May 8. The swimming pool will be opening but will be affected by the government’s covid restrictions. Conrad Ryle
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Sussex take bold step to rest their top man as they face Lancashire
Sussex have left Ollie Robinson out of their squad to face Lancashire. The Championship’s leading wicket-taker has been rested after a busy start to the season. Sean Hunt (side strain) and Mitch Claydon (calf) are out for several weeks.
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Albion's finance director to retire after career spanning 40 years
Albion's financial director, David Jones has announced that he will retire on the July 31, after a career spanning 40 years. Jones has been with Albion since January 2012, having previously worked at Plymouth for a short spell and worked at Southampton
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MP demands change as she blasts Prime Minister as 'serial liar'
CAROLINE Lucas has blasted Boris Johnson over statements made during Prime Minister’s Questions – branding him a “serial liar”. The Green Party MP for Brighton Pavilion said "different kinds of measures" are needed in Parliament and said it is
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Ikea 'sorry' for social media posts showing model standing on cliff edge
FURNITURE giant Ikea has apologised for a social media blunder after posting photographs of a model in a "wearable quilt" - next to the edge of a cliff. The Swedish firm said it was sorry for sharing a string of snaps featuring the cliffs at the
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Microwaveable warmer causes kitchen fire in elderly woman's home
AN ELDERLY woman suffered smoke inhalation after a microwavable wheat bag went up in flames. Firefighters from West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were called to reports of a fire in a kitchen in Deman’s Lane, Lindfield, on Saturday, April 24.
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England's leading wicket-taker will not be in action at Hove
England's leading wicket-taker Jimmy Anderson will not be in action at Hove as Lancashire face Sussex in the LV=County Championship tomorrow. The 38-year-old remains sidelined with the calf injury which ruled him out of last week’s win at Kent.
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Traffic warning ahead of 'busiest bank holiday' weekend in five years
MOTORISTS have been warned to expect travel chaos as Brits embark on their bank holiday weekend getaways. An RAC poll of drivers suggested that a total of 14.8 million trips are planned to take place between Friday and Monday as people celebrate
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Crawley youngster goes on trial with Premier League side
Crawley youngster Rafiq Khaleel has gone on trial with Premier League side West Ham. The 18-year-old Moroccan midfielder only signed his first professional contract with the Reds in February last year. This season he has featured twice for
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'Someone made a mistake' director laughs off hunk comparisons
AFTER missing out on winning an Oscar a director is still proud of the achievement for being nominated. Brighton-born director Will Becher, 41, was part of the team behind the film Shaun the Sheep Farmageddon which was nominated for an Oscar in
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Brighton and Hove seafront to get more toilets to avoid huge loo queues
BRIGHTON and Hove is getting more seafront toilets ahead of what is expected to be a busy bank holiday weekend. Last month, beachgoers faced huge toilet queues as crowds flocked to the seaside to enjoy the easing of lockdown. Brighton and Hove
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These are the most common Covid vaccine side effects - and how many get them
A NEW study has listed some of the most common side effects following a coronavirus vaccination. According to the findings, headaches and tenderness at the site of the injection are among the most reported side effects. The
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When can I hug my loved ones again? Here’s the latest update
LOCKDOWN and coronavirus restrictions have changed many aspects of our lives and many people are eager to hug their family and friends once again. Scientific advisors have given an estimated time frame of when people may be able to hug their loved
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Sussex join the social media boycott
Sussex have become the latest local sports team to join the social media boycott. All 18 first-class counties, the eight regional women's teams, the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the Professional Cricketers' Association (PCA) will all
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Comedian among the stars nominated at this year's Baftas
A COMEDIAN has been nominated for two gongs at this year’s Baftas. Romesh Ranganathan’s comedy show The Ranganation is up for an award in the comedy entertainment programme category. It is the second time The Ranganation has been nominated
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Rapist invaded life of vulnerable woman with learning difficulties
A PREDATORY rapist exploited the trust of an “incredibly vulnerable” young woman with autism. Ian Barry Ellingford was found guilty of seven sex attacks on the young woman in Sussex. The 51-year-old caretaker earned the trust of the woman,
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Teen appears in court over alleged gun incident at college
A TEENAGER has appeared in court accused of possessing an imitation firearm after reports of shots being fired at a college. Sandijs Dreimanis appeared before Crawley Magistrates’ Court in connection with the incident at Crawley College on Monday
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Here's what to do if you see a sheep lying on its back in a field
Do not ignore a sheep stuck on its back as its life could be in danger. That is the message shared by a rural farming group this week. Sheep falling on their backs happens a lot around this time of year — and can be fatal. Sharing a picture
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Ten years since Prince William and Kate's wedding - how did you celebrate ?
IT'S been ten years since Prince William married Kate Middleton at Westminster Abbey, watched by millions of people around world. More than 5,000 street parties were held throughout the UK to celebrate and one million well wishers lined the route
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Travellers leave camp at popular beauty spot
A GROUP of travellers have left a popular beauty spot days after a council ordered them to vacate. As many as twelve caravans were served with notices ordering them to leave the camp at Goring Gap. A court hearing had been booked for Wednesday
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Matt Hancock to lead press conference today- here’s what he might talk about
HEALTH Secretary Matt Hancock is expected to lead a press conference on Coronavirus later today. The 5pm press briefing comes after the vaccination project is rolled out to people age 42 and over. People in England who are aged 42 and over,
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Two arrested after police raid home as part of investigation into drugs trade
THIS is the moment police raided a house in Worthing as part of a drug dealing investigation. Officers from Sussex Police executed a search warrant at an address in the town this morning. Pictures taken from the scene show officers armed with
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Richards comes off the bench to score his ninth goal of the season
Taylor Richards came off the bench to score his ninth goal of the season, which denied Peterborough the chance to secure automatic promotion to the Championship in their 2-2 draw at the Weston Home Stadium last night. The 20-year-old had started
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'A great result' - stolen beer kegs worth thousands returned to popular brewery
BEER kegs worth thousands of pounds that were stolen from a popular brewery have been found. Arundel Brewery lost a third of its kegs in the raid by thieves that happened around 2.30am on Thursday, April 1. However, after being missing for
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NHS app to be used as a Covid passport for holidaymakers, Grant Schapps reveals
HOLIDAYS and overseas travel could resume for people in England on May 17. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the domestic coronavirus statistics “look good” to enable foreign holidays to resume next month. Schapps also added that the NHS
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Man accused of making sexual comments to woman outside post office
POLICE are hunting a man suspected of making "sexual" comments to a woman outside a post office. A trio of men in a parked red Nissan truck outside a post office in Green Road, Wivelsfield Green, made comments of a "sexual nature" towards the woman
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Teenager charged after 'shots fired' in busy college
A TEENAGER has been charged after shots were allegedly fired in a busy college. Sandijs Dreimanis, of Barton Walk, Crawley, was arrested after gunshots were reported at the site in College Road on Monday. Two people sustained minor injuries
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'Disrespectful and shocking' – memorials damaged in graveyard vandalism spree
GRAVESTONES have been damaged in a “disrespectful and shocking” act of vandalism. Memorials in St Andrews Church in Church Road, Hove, were damaged by vandals on Saturday at about 4pm. Pictures of the spree of vandalism show a plaque for a
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NHS reveals number of children finishing primary school obese
AROUND one in seven children in Brighton and Hove are finishing primary school obese, new figures reveal. NHS Digital data shows 15 per cent of Year 6 pupils were classed as obese in the city in 2019-20. That figure was unchanged from 2009-
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The eight young prospects who have signed new deals at Albion
Albion under-23s announced on Monday that eight players have been offered new contracts at the club. Five players were not given new deals and will be released on June 30, when their contracts expire. Read: Albion offer eight of their U23's
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Clarkson, Hammond and May spotted filming at Sussex beauty spot
THE stars of Amazon Prime's flagship motoring show have been spotted filming at Beachy head. Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond, along with film crew staff and a helicopter were snapped in Eastbourne yesterday. The trio was spotted
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Wanted man Bissouma says focus is on staying up - but Albion could be top ten
Yves Bissouma has sidestepped talk about his future – and claimed Albion have top-ten potential. The midfielder has set sights on staying up as talk grows about interest in his services from some of the Premier League’s biggest clubs. And,
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'Why is our brown bin collection so poor?'
IT SEEMS Brighton and Hove has no integrity. We pay full council tax and in addition pay for brown bin garden waste disposal. This year the price was raised 11 per cent. The bin is meant to be emptied every two weeks. So far since paying the
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Great old pictures show Fifties' firefighters on parade
IMMACULATELY turned out firefighters stand to attention for an inspection by the “top brass”. This Argus archive picture was taken at Hove Fire Station in about 1953 and is a great snapshot of the time. This picture was probably taken on the
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Sussex's rising spinner follows Mushy's example and it is starting to pay off
Jack Carson has worked long and hard to be an overnight success. The Sussex off-spinner is one of the brightest prospects in the game. Carson, a 20-year-old from Northern Ireland, took five wickets against Surrey at the end of the Bob Willis
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'What's the fuss about cycle lanes if they don't have to be used?'
I HAVE just read the article on page 2 of today’s Argus (Thursday) regarding the cyclist who was seriously injured while riding along the A259 in Hove. We are all aware that the situation with cyclists is an ongoing problem that is not going to
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Revealed: Latest Covid-19 figures for Brighton and Sussex
THERE were 40 new cases of coronavirus confirmed across Sussex yesterday, according to the latest official figures. Public Health England data shows ten more people tested positive for the virus in Brighton and Hove, as of 9am yesterday. It
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Youth under curfew for racist abuse during raid at supermarket
A YOUTH is now under curfew after his latest crime spree. The 15-year-old, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, stole alcohol from Waitrose in Haywards Heath. He also entered the Triangle Leisure Centre in Burgess Hill as a burglar with
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Uncouth pensioner back in court for spitting at police... again
A FOUL-MOUTHED oaf was spared a prison spell for spitting at police... again. Peter Davy was abusive and insulting to police who arrived to deal with him in Brighton. The 66-year-old was previously one of the first people in the country to be
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Retired nurse who cheated £67,000 in benefits ordered to pay up
A PENSIONER who faked tenancy agreements to cheat her way to thousands in benefits has been ordered to cough up the cash. Margaret Ayensu lied for ten years to falsely claim pension credit and housing benefit from Horsham District Council. The
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'It seems unjust' - pub in row over pavement alcohol licence
A PUB company boss said his business was being treated unfairly because he was sticking to the rules about licensing. Leo Day wants a licence to serve alcohol to customers at half a dozen tables on the pavement outside Libation, in Hove, until
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Funding approved for town's new health hub - building to start this summer
COUNCILLORS have voted to release the full £33,971,000 budget needed to pay for a town’s new Integrated Care Centre. Work on the centre, in Worthing Town Hall car park site in Stoke Abbott Road, is scheduled to start this summer and be completed
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Quadriplegic cerebral palsy sufferer to complete immense challenge for charity
A DETERMINED young man is about to complete a gruelling challenge for charity despite being disabled. Jordon Conlan, 22, from Uckfield, has suffered from quadriplegic cerebral palsy since birth, but that will not stop him completing a one hundred
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Morrisons and Asda issue scam warning to customers
Supermarket shoppers are being warned about a text scam circulating in the UK. The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has seen texts that contain messages that an Asda or Morrisons order is out for delivery and links to a webpage supposedly