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Christmas lights switch-on event disrupted as man punches police officer
A Christmas lights switch-on was disrupted when a man punched a police officer. Dozens of people had gathered at Hanningtons Lane in Brighton at around 6pm ahead of the event, with a choir, mulled wine and festive cheer. However, just moments
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It’s ‘a bit emotional’ as Steyning stun Albion youngsters before bumper crowd
Steyning Town boss Kev Green has described his side’s win over Albion’s youngsters as “a bit of an emotional night”. The Southern Combination outfit enjoyed a memorable 2-1 success in the Sussex Transport Senior Cup. A crowd of 702, about four
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Gross says De Zerbi style is an eye-opener - and dismisses Bundesliga link
Pascal Gross has highlighted how his Albion boss has him thinking about football a new way – as he aims for another Germany appearance. The Seagulls midfielder could earn a fifth cap for his country when they play Turkey on Saturday. He dismissed
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Taxi catches on fire in quiet residential street
Firefighters extinguished a taxi blaze in a quiet residential street this morning. Video has captured the moment firefighters tackled the taxi fire in Byron Street, Hove at around 10am. The bonnet of the private hire Skoda was charred and left
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Two drivers travelling over 100mph among hundreds stopped during crackdown
Two drivers travelling over 100mph and another who was caught speeding twice in a few days were among hundreds stopped by police as part of a two week-long campaign. Officers from Sussex Police’s Roads Policing Unit (RPU) carried out increased
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Two people arrested on drugs offences after police raid
Two people have been arrested in connection with drugs offences as officers seized large quantities of drugs and thousands of pounds in cash. Police executed a Misuse of Drugs Act warrant at an address in Park Road, Bognor, on November 11, where
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Cash Bingo
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Destruction caused by cliff landslip caught on drone camera
Drone photos show the scale of destruction after a landslide which forced a number of cliffside homes to be evacuated. Firefighters were called to the incident in St Leonards, near Hastings, earlier this month after heavy rain and strong winds
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Win a family ticket to see ELF the Musical
ELF, the hit Hollywood blockbuster movie, has been supersized into a live arena spectacular for this Christmas with a massive stage featuring amazing film backdrops on a huge LED screen plus a mobile stage that travels the auditorium, so everyone gets
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Man seriously injured in crash that closed road for hours
A man is in hospital with serious injuries after a crash. The dual carriageway on the A24 was closed in both directions for almost four hours from Findon Village to Washington Roundabout as emergency services responded to the incident this morning
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ITV breaks silence over claims Angellica Bell was 'fired' from Martin Lewis show
ITV has spoken out after claims were made that Martin Lewis Money Show co-presenter Angellica Bell was "secretly sacked". It was reported that Angellica Bell, who was working alongside Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis, was asked to leave
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Brighton MPs vote in favour of Israel-Hamas ceasefire amid Labour rebellion
Labour MP for Brighton Kemptown Lloyd Russell-Moyle rebelled against his party and voted in favour of a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. Mr Russell-Moyle was among 56 Labour MPs to back calls for a ceasefire, which saw ten members of the
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Public recycling points for cartons and electrical waste to be set up
Public recycling points for cartons and electrical waste are to be set up across the city. They reached their decision after hearing that, last year, almost a tonne and a half of cartons contaminated household recycling bins in the area. Cartons
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Suburb flooding as sewers struggle to cope with repeated heavy rain
A suburb is flooding because the sewers struggle to cope with repeated heavy rain. Conservative councillor Carol Theobald spoke out at a Brighton and Hove City Council committee meeting, saying that Patcham’s sewer network was not designed to cope
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Vandals fined for tagging now made to clean up graffiti themselves
People fined for tagging and graffiti are now being made to clean up themselves as part of their punishment, councillors have been told. The news came as members of Brighton and Hove City Council agreed to increase fines for graffiti to a maximum
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Water company unveils £1.5bn plan to reduce storm overflows - but it will cost you
A water company has unveiled a £1.5 billion plan to cut the number of storm overflow spills by 8,000 a year. Southern Water has set out its Clean Rivers and Seas Plan which aims to reduce spills through a combination of nature based solutions,
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How did my MP vote on the Gaza ceasefire? Full list of results
MPs in Parliament rejected a request for a ceasefire in Gaza yesterday (Wednesday, November 15) with many Labour frontbenchers leaving their positions as a result. In the end, MPs voted 293 to 125, a majority of 168, to reject the SNP’s King’s
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Worst rated delivery firms revealed as customers describe ‘miserable’ service
Delivery services in the UK have been described as "miserable" by customers for the third year running, according to an annual survey by Citizens Advice. The two worst-rated services were Evri and Yodel with both managing an overall score of just
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B&Q reveals best ways of dealing with damp as NHS issues warning for UK homes
With Christmas just around the corner spirits are certainly high - yet sadly, so are the chances of dampness in our homes. The cold nights have returned with a bitter chill which makes British homes extremely liable to building up damp. It
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Millions of women in England to be offered free contraceptive pills
Millions of women in England will be able to get free contraceptive pills without having to see a GP under new NHS plans. Starting from December, the change will allow women to get a first prescription of the pill by visiting their local pharmacy
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Royal Mail and Evri Christmas 2023 post deadlines
Royal Mail and Evri are among the delivery companies to reveal their deadlines for Christmas post next month. Royal Mail has also warned customers to order their online gifts and shopping well in advance, and to post their festive greetings early
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Kevin the Carrot, air fryers and more in Aldi and Lidl middle aisles this week
Looking for a bargain? The middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl are the place to be this week. From Thursday November 16, there are a variety of items to add to your trolley including Kevin the Carrot toys, air fryers, pet essentials and more. Let
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Flood warning and alerts issued as third of a month's rain expected to fall today
A flood warning and seven alerts have been issued in Sussex. The Environment Agency has warned that flooding is expected in Bersted on the Aldingbourne Rife and that properties are at risk. A yellow weather warning for rain has been in place
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Burglars broke into homes across county and stole jewellery, TVs and cars
Two prolific burglars stole designer jewellery, antiques and high value electronic items from homes across the county. Lewes Crown Court heard that on September 18, Lee Ash, 40, of Sydenham Hill, and Reginald Hill, 45, of Grove Park, broke into
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Recap: A24 re-opened following crash
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Watchdog to probe water company for ‘failing’ customers over supply
The water watchdog has launched an investigation into South East Water over its service to households after “too many customers have been failed too often” by the supplier. Ofwat, which regulates water firms in England and Wales, said it is probing
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Martin Lewis reveals tips on how to get 'mythical' free flight upgrade
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has shared the tips he thinks can land travellers a free flight upgrade. The Money Saving Expert founder spoke about how to get a free flight upgrade on his podcast - The Martin Lewis Podcast on Wednesday (November
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Weather warning for rain in Sussex updated
A yellow weather warning for rain in Sussex has been altered. The Met Office has reduced the duration of today’s warning, which began at 12am, from 6pm to 11am. A wet and blustery start to the day across southern parts of England and Wales
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Recap as emergency services tackled fire at waste management facility
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Joao Pedro hopes for Brazil debut but competition is tough - even with three missing
Something unusual happened during the recent international window in South America. Two rounds of World Cup qualifiers took place with no Albion interest. In recent times we have kept an eye on Alexis Mac Allister and Facundo Buonanotte with
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Attacking intent and tenacity - what Gilmour has added to his game under De Zerbi
Billy Gilmour has been told he has added an attacking edge and a tenacity to his game – with more to come. The Albion midfielder is preparing for more international action as Scotland play Georgia today (5pm). Former Scotland international
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Harlem reveals his sleepless night and A&E trip after special win at Brighton Centre
Harlem Eubank has revealed the sleepless night – and unexpected trip to A&E - which followed his pulsating Brighton Centre win. Eubank thrilled a lively Friday night crowd and impressed a Channel 5 television audience when he stopped tough
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Men charged after series of beach rapes and sexual assaults
Five men have been charged and one arrested after women were raped and sexually assaulted in the Brighton beach area. Sussex Police investigated the separate incidents under four different operations. On Wednesday, September 6, police received
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Amazing gesture by B&Q staff who transformed home and delighted residents
Retail workers gave a home for residents with learning disabilities a much needed makeover. Staff from B&Q in Lewes Road, Brighton, went to Jean Marshall House in Hove to paint the “tired and shabby” communal living room and conservatory.
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Brighton will NOT have Christmas market after council 'runs out of time' to organise
Brighton will not have a Christmas market this year after the council failed to organise a replacement in time. Organisers of last year’s festive market E3 Events pulled out of a contract one year early, citing difficulties including supply chain
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Anger as 1,100-home development could be built on South Downs border
Residents in a quaint countryside village fear more than a thousand properties could be built just metres from their homes. A 78.6-hectare plot of land across Hamsey and Cooksbridge, north of Lewes, which borders the South Downs National Park,
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Council to stop people parking and camping illegally on a beach
Discussions have begun on ways to crackdown on people parking and camping on a beach. Throughout the summer, the number of people illegally parking and camping on the beach at Herbrand Walk, Bexhill, some for weeks at a time, has increased.
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Family unable to wash for weeks because of dead birds in water tank
A family have been unable to wash for days because of dead birds in their water tank. The Miltons, who rent a house in Mallett Close, Seaford, said they have reached “breaking point” and this is just one of many problems with their home. A
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Man wanted by police after failing to appear in court
A man is wanted by police after failing to appear in court. James Smith was charged with failing to provide a specimen for analysis in relation to his arrest on suspicion of drink driving in Lancing Park on February 17. The 36-year-old, of