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Officer banned for sexual comments towards female colleagues
A police officer has been sacked after making inappropriate comments to female colleagues. Former PC Lochlan Bashford made inappropriate sexualised comments to female colleagues while both in and out of work. Bashford, 23, was sacked after
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Royal Pavilion decks the halls as palace prepares for Christmas season
The Royal Pavilion has been putting its Christmas decorations up across the palace ahead of an exciting festive programme of events. The historic palace in Brighton has been transformed into a winter wonderland, with a host of family fun activities
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Drug dealer stabbed vulnerable user in violent attack
A drug dealer stabbed a vulnerable user. The 32-year-old victim had met Jordan McFarlane in Tennyson Road, Worthing, to buy drugs when he was violently attacked without warning. Police and paramedics responded to the scene, where the man was
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Irish aren't ruling out Ferguson - with Albion man 'determined' to play
Evan Ferguson is “determined” to play for the Republic of Ireland, according to his international boss. The Albion striker missed his club’s 1-1 draw with Sheffield United on Sunday through injury. But, as of today, he had not been ruled out
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Pair arrested on suspicion of importing drugs into country after police raid
A man and woman has been arrested on suspicion of importing drugs into the country. The pair was arrested on suspicion of importing and supplying the Class B drug after police raided a property in Horsham. The 20-year-old man and 36-year-old
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Police issue CCTV images after cash stolen from women at seafront Harvester
Police have released CCTV images of a group of people they wish to speak to after a theft at a restaurant in the city centre. The group are believed to have stolen money from two women at a Harvester restaurant in Madeira Drive in Brighton.
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Men charged with attempted murder after 63-year-old stabbed twice
Three men have been charged with attempted murder after a man was stabbed. The 63-year-old from Brighton was in a critical condition after he was stabbed twice in Brunswick Place, Hove on November 8. The incident took place at 7.25am and
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Police speak to city centre shoppers about knife crime
An initiative aimed at combating knife crime in the city was launched by Brighton's police force this week. The OpSceptre team kicked off the week by engaging the public in open discussions about the impact of knife crime and the laws surrounding
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Man given suspended sentence for killing motorcyclist in crash
A man has been given a suspended sentence after he was found guilty of causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving. Ryan Bowyer, 27, from Southwater, was killed while riding a black Kawasaki motorbike through Strood Green, near Petworth,
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Man assaulted emergency worker, damaged property and stole during 2-week crime spree
A man assaulted emergency workers, damaged property, stole alcohol from a pub and was found in possession of cocaine during a two-week crime spree. Frazier Furlong, of no fixed address, was convicted of three counts of assaulting an emergency worker
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University of Sussex professor blocked M25 during Insulate Britain protest
A professor at the University of Sussex said breaking the law was the "only moral thing to do" after he blocked the M25 during a divisive protest. Nicholas John Till, professor of opera and music theatre at the University of Sussex will have to
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Students arrested after sheep 'split open and blown up with firecracker'
Two students have been arrested after a sheep was killed on the South Downs. The incident, which happened near Ditchling Beacon, is believed to have occurred on November 2. Local farmer Michael Lunn said he was unable to provide detail given
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Business founded in Brighton sold for £207 million
The Body Shop has been sold to the German owner of Footasylum in a deal worth up to £207 million. The deal sees Brazil’s Natura & Co recoup just a fraction of the one billion euros (£872 million at today’s exchange rate) that it paid for the cosmetics
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More heavy rain on the way as new weather warning issued
Parts of Sussex could face flooding and disruption as more rain is set to batter the county tomorrow. A yellow weather warning for rain is in place for all of Sussex from 12am until 6pm tomorrow. The Met Office has warned that heavy rain,
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Landslip and faulty track causes disruption on railway
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NHS boss promises to 'eliminate cervical cancer in England by 2040'
The head of the NHS has promised to wipe out cervical cancer in England by 2040. Amanda Pritchard will tell the NHS Providers’ conference in Liverpool that the combination of giving a vaccine in schools and cervical screening means the disease
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Royal Mint reveals first coin of 007 range as it celebrates James Bond’s history
The Royal Mint has revealed the first coin in a collection that celebrates James Bond across the decades. The collectable and bullion 007 coin range gives Bond fans an opportunity to grow their collection and invest in precious metals in gold or
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More than 15 million drivers issued MOT warning
More than 15 million people may be driving cars that are not road-safe, a new survey has found. The shocking discovery estimates that of the 41 million cars registered in the UK, as many as 15.6 million may not be in a fit state to drive. The
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Photographs show aftermath of trailer fire
Photographs show the aftermath of a trailer fire. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were called at 5.37am this morning to the fire in Station Road, Heathfield. Firefighters from Uckfield, Crowborough, Pevensey and Barcombe attended the
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Martin Lewis issues apology to viewers for comment on ITV show
Martin Lewis apologised to viewers he may have offended with “terrible phrasing” during Tuesday night’s Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV. The Money Saving Expert was highlighting unclaimed Child Trust Funds which could be worth up to £1,000 on the
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Recap: Firefighters tackle trailer fire
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Albion will 'dig in, stick together' through testing time in Premier League
Jason Steele wants Albion’s tough period to be the making of them as the season goes on. The Seagulls are winless in six Premier League fixtures as the campaign pauses for international action. At the same time, they have been picking up points
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'Freezing' M&S café closes for good
A supermarket cafe has closed for good after a review by a major retailer. Staff at the M&S Foodhall in Hollingbury, Brighton were told they would no longer be working at the in-store cafe from November 12 following a "review" from Marks and
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Evri hero rushed to the aid of two elderly customers in distress
A delivery driver rushed to the aid of two elderly customers in distress as she made her rounds. Cassandra Nicholls, from Uckfield, found one of her customers with dementia wandering the streets while she was making deliveries and immediately stopped
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'Needlessly destructive' wind farm plans slammed by countryside charity
A countryside charity has called plans for an offshore wind farm “needlessly destructive” over concerns for onshore work plans. CPRE has criticised plans for the Rampion 2 windfarm expansion saying that the onshore work shows a “lack of respect
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Special needs care home due to close over spiralling costs could be saved
A special needs care home which is due to close because of “unsustainable” losses could be saved. The 23 residents in Hft Sussex were due to be kicked out because of spiralling costs meaning the site would close. But some of their families
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Teen chased and tried to murder stranger in street with five-inch knife
A teen who attacked a stranger in the street with a five-inch knife has been found guilty of attempted murder. Thomas Waeling, now 18, was 17 years old when he chased and stabbed 50-year-old Sarah Taylor. She had been walking back from Lidl
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Emergency crews launch investigation after fire erupts at roof of house
An investigation is underway into the cause of a fire at a house in Coldean. Emergency services were called to Hawkhurst Road in Brighton yesterday afternoon to tackle a blaze in a roof. Six fire engines and an aerial ladder platform attended
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Young reporter:Neuralink to start human trials.Victoria Rudkin BHASVIC
Elon Musk’s Neuralink brain chip estimated to cost $40,000 per surgery, has gained approval from an independent review board to start human trials. Individuals who suffer with paralysis could qualify for the trial. The trial will