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Recap: A259 partially blocked after car overturns during rush hour
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Recap: Delays after bus crashes into level crossing barrier
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Biker hit police officer while trying to escape
A young man who hit a police officer while trying to escape on a motorbike has been jailed. Alfie Chandler, 20, was riding a scrambler-style bike on July 30 when he failed to stop for officers and continued to ride towards them. He narrowly
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National Grid to activate energy blackout scheme during cold snap this week
The National Grid has announced it will be activating its blackout prevention scheme for the first time this autumn and winter, meaning households will be paid to cut down their energy usage. It’s thought the activation of the Live Demand Flexibility
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Necrophiliac killer who abused bodies for 15 years 'enabled by NHS failures'
Necrophiliac killer David Fuller was able to offend for 15 years without being suspected or caught due to “serious failings” at the hospitals where he worked, an inquiry has found. The maintenance worker sexually abused the bodies of at least 101
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Evan Ferguson told he has amazing future by Albion goal-getting legend
Evan Ferguson has been tipped for an “amazing” future by a legendary Albion goal-getter. The Irish teen scored a superbly taken equaliser in the win at Nottingham Forest on Saturday. Bobby Zamora likes what he sees from Ferguson so far – and
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Matchday in Athens - follow our Europa League coverage ahead of the AEK game
Albion are back on their travels - for the final time in the Europa League group stages. Some fans have already headed to Athens ahead of the game with AEK on Thursday. Argus reporter Brian Owen is in the Greek capital and will be bringing
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Experts reveal the festive foods you shouldn't give your dog at Christmas dinner
With the festive season fast approaching households across the UK are starting to get excited about their Christmas dinners. From pigs in blankets and turkey to mince pies and Yorkshire puddings there are so many delicious foods to look forward
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Obie Scobie's book Endgame labelled 'propaganda for Team Sussex' by royalists
Obie Scobie has released a new book on the Royal Family today called Endgame which has not sat well with fans of the monarchy. Endgame – by the Sussexes’ journalist supporter-in-chief, Omid Scobie, the co-author of Finding Freedom, on their escape
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Former Wilko boss apologises for more than 12k job losses after retailer went bust
The former chairwoman of Wilko has apologised to thousands of employees who lost their job after the UK retailer went into administration earlier this year. Wilko entered administration in August leaving all 400 stores and 12,500 employees at
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How to drive on black ice - experts share their tips to keep UK drivers safe
Motoring experts have issued UK drivers with a warning as the Met Office revealed yellow weather warnings for parts of the country due to snow and ice. Motorists are being urged to take care due to the risk of black ice forming on the roads from
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Will it snow on Christmas Day this year? Latest odds and long forecast verdict
Are you dreaming or dreading a white Christmas this year? Find out our chances of snow for the big day. Temperatures have begun to take a turn as the Met Office predicts snow to fall in the UK as early as Tuesday, November 28. The weather service
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How cold does it have to be to snow in the UK? (It's not as cold as you think)
We have all hoped for a white Christmas at some point in our lives to really make the day feel special, just like we see in the hundreds of festive films every year. However, in the UK snow falling on December 25 is rather rare, and often the day
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Pensioner charged with multiple indecent assaults
A pensioner has been charged with multiple counts of indecent assault. David McIntosh, 79, of Eastbourne Road in Halland, near Uckfield, has been charged with two counts of indecent assault against a girl under the age of 14 years and two counts
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Where you can see the Santa Bus this week
The Santa bus is visiting a number of areas across the city this week to ring in the festive season for families. Families gathered at the kerbside to wave at Santa and his elves as they passed by last week, collecting donations for some 20 charities
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Shaun the Sheep trail raises more than £750,000 for charity
The Shaun the Sheep art trail has ended on a high, raising more than £750,000 for the Martlets hospice. Some 11,000 people took part in the trail, venturing across Brighton and Hove to spot all 120 sculptures, which went on show in public spaces
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Homophobic abuse against Brighton players and fans being investigated
Police are working to identify a number of Nottingham Forest fans alleged to have hurled homophobic abuse at Brighton players and fans last weekend. The incidents are said to have occurred during Albion's 3-2 win over Forest at the City Ground
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Ex-Albion man will watch with extra interest as his old club take Greek test
Albion can expect to feel the pressure from on and off the pitch in Athens. That is the message from a former Seagulls player now enjoying a new lease of life in the Greek Super League 1. Martin Montoya is a regular for Aris Thessaloniki as
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Chaka Khan announced as first headliner of Love Supreme jazz festival
The Queen of Soul Chaka Khan is returning to Sussex next year to celebrate five decades in music. The latest woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Chaka Khan has just been announced as the first headline act at next year’s Love
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Brighton fans banned after beer thrown during match
A TOTAL of three Brighton fans have been banned for five games after beer was thrown into the home section during Albion's Europa League match in Amsterdam. The Albion faithful travelled in their thousands to Holland with 2,600 having tickets.
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Men jailed for trying to sell firearm to Brighton terrorist
Three members of an organised crime group (OCG) have been jailed for attempting to sell a firearm to a Brighton terrorist. Edward Little, 22, of Pelham Street, Brighton, was arrested on September 23 last year while on his way to collect the firearm
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Women's football team won't get huge cash boost because men's team left out
A multi-million-pound investment in a women’s football team has been called off because it would have left the men’s side out. Discussions between Lewes FC and Mercury/13 ended after the football club said the deal would conflict with its “ethos
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Paedophile caught raping girl, 12, in car park
A paedophile has been jailed after police caught him raping a 12-year-old girl in his car. Niall O’Sullivan, 28, groomed the girl by sending her message on a mobile phone app before driving from his home in Birmingham to Brighton in order to meet
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Residents have had only two rubbish collections in four months
Residents’ representatives have called for action to resolve “chronic” problems with rubbish and recycling collections. People living on a number of council estates in Brighton and Hove said that they had gone weeks without a rubbish collection
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Albion stadium plan 'would make Brighton pioneers' in women's game
Brighton can become pioneers in women’s football now that the team has received the go-ahead for a purpose-built stadium, according to a Labour councillor. Brighton and Hove City Council gave the green light last month for the club to proceed with
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How to stop condensation on windows this winter as Mrs Hinch fans share top tips
Fans of the cleaning guru Mrs Hinch have shared their top tips for storming condensation on windows this winter. A new user of the Facebook community group 'Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips' asked for some advice from their fellow cleaning fanatics after
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Should you leave your car to warm up before setting off? Experts explain
Whether you’ve been driving for years or you’re pretty new to the roads, there’s probably some things about cars that you’re unsure of. To help you out, ATS Euromaster has tested some of the most common driving myths and revealed if they’re true
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New 'highly sensitive' test could help reduce risk of heart attacks, study says
A new type of highly sensitive blood test could help reduce the risk of heart attacks, researchers have said. A trial led by the University of Edinburgh found that using a new test that measures troponin could reduce future heart attacks in at-risk
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Patience has paid off as van Hecke is told he can push for national team
Jan Paul van Hecke has been told a tough debut season with Albion has paid off as he pushes for international selection. The Dutch centre-back was outstanding in his side’s 3-2 win at Nottingham forest on Saturday. Albion will need more of
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'Memories that will last a lifetime' - Albion fans give views on win at Forest
Albion players, staff and fans joined as one to celebrate victory at Nottingham Forest. It turned into an epic rear-guard action in a game which the Seagulls started badly but then dominated. We asked these three much-travelled supporters for
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Workers deployed in Brighton A&E to help young victims of knife crime
Youth workers have been deployed in a hospital emergency department to tackle the underlying issues leading young people to violence. Sean Older and Roman Waters are on the front line at the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital, in Brighton, meeting
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Vandal spray paints penis around pothole so council fixes it
A frustrated motorist graffitied a rather rude drawing around a pothole in an attempt to get it fixed. The pothole in Brighton Road, Lancing, has been highlighted with yellow spray paint around it in the shape of a penis. West Sussex County
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Council puts Edwardian buildings up for auction and could make £2m
Two historic council buildings could sell for more than £2 million as they go up for auction. Numbers six to eight Saffrons Road, Eastbourne, are red-brick Edwardian currently containing a total of 22 offices, with a driveway with enough parking
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Food bank warns that people forced to choose between feeding pets or themselves
A volunteer at a food bank said people were being forced to choose between feeding their pets or themselves ahead of the "busiest winter yet". Hayley Rees began volunteering at the Littlehampton Community Fridge four years ago and has seen its
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Block of vacant luxury flats to become council homes
The city council has bought a block of 38 flats in Brighton as part of its mission to solve the area’s housing crisis. Kubic Apartments, in Whitehawk Road, has remained empty since being built by a developer but will now become part of Brighton
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Residents baffled after spotting Barclays van trading from graveyard
Residents were baffled after spotting a Barclays mobile bank van trading from a church graveyard. The bank says it has been given permission to park a van in the cemetery at St Andrew’s church, in Hove, every Monday from 10am until 3pm. But
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'This is the worst it has ever been' - doctors share reality of Royal Sussex A&E
A&E doctors at the Royal Sussex County Hospital say the situation in emergency departments is "the worst it has ever been" - and many are thinking of quitting. One said they “don’t think there’s anyone in the department who isn’t thinking about
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'I saw first-hand the pressure cooker that is Brighton's A&E'
Stepping into the emergency department at the Royal Sussex County Hospital was always going to come with a feeling of slight trepidation. After the testimony of members of staff trying to combat “unacceptable” corridor care it was difficult to know