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Eve-of-match audio from the taverna (with music of course) as Albion prepare for AEK
Albion are buzzing after their dramatic win at Nottingham Forest. The city of Athens is buzzing, full stop. Brian Owen beings you his customary pre-Europa match audio, on this occasion from a taverna in the Greek capital. He reflects
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Young Reporter- A Great Start to the Greek Myths - Leo Hunter Christs Hospital
Gods and mortals. Chaos and order. Savagery and civilisation. These things are the main components of Greek Mythology and are artfully presented by Jean-Pierre Vernant in ‘The Universe, the Gods and Mortals’. Linda Asher translated the work from
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Is President Snow the finest man alive? (A.Righini-Nisbet)
As a major fan of the Hunger Games books and films, I HAD to see The Ballard of Songbirds and Snakes the day it came out. Actually, I saw it twice. After waiting over a year, this film did not disappoint. From the casting to the translation of the
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Pub evacuated as firefighters tackle flat fire
A pub had to be evacuated as firefighters tackled a blaze in a nearby flat. Crews were called to Farm Road, Hove, at around 5pm this evening. Four fire engines attended the flat fire which was believed to be in a courtyard set back from the
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Young Reporters, The Ultimate Show-Down by Naran Mergen
As the icy winds and sundown came upon both teams, the Under 15B’s last match was exciting and ended on a high. Christ’s Hospital School had an exhilarating final hockey match of the season. Young ladies from Year ten went head-to-head to Roedean Girls
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Woman 'assaulted' by man after confronting person on motorbike in park
A woman was attacked in one of the city’s parks when trying to stop someone riding a motorbike. The woman in her 50s reported being attacked by a man after confronting a girl who was riding a motorbike in a field. The incident happened in Sheepcote
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Young reporter - Kissing Coppers, a perspective amongst many - Ly-Lan, Varndean
The famous painting, Kissing Coppers, was tagged by Banksy on the side wall of the Brighton Prince Albert pub in 2004. Even with the original artwork having been stolen and sold, the meaning behind it never left. Although all quite similar, the
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Ansu could be out for 'long time' - as RDZ bids to channel spirit of the City Ground
Roberto De Zerbi wants Albion to channel the spirit of the City Ground – and celebrate another away win. The Seagulls can secure progress in the Europa League by beating AEK in Athens. On arrival in Greece, De Zerbi confirmed a potentially
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Boy, 16, arrested following crash involving motorbike and van
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after a crash involving a motorbike and van. The crash happened on November 15 at around 4pm and was witnessed by an off-duty officer. A motorcyclist was said to have collided with a van before making off
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Families win fight to keep special needs care home open with legal challenge
A care home for people with special needs will remain open for the time being after families launched a legal challenge. Hft Sussex announced in August that it was to close because of “unsustainable” finances, but families said there was no consultation
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Young Reporter The Magic of School Trips Fen Collinson The Weald
History; the dusty subject of dates and deaths, almost universally detested by students, irrelevant and dull. Or is it? On the 23rd November, a West Sussex sixth form brought to life a subject considered by many to be dead. This feat was achieved
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Recap: Pub evacuated as firefighters called to blaze at nearby flat
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Young Reporter - Modern Globetrotting - Bella Maddox, BHASVIC
Reference materials: https://www.teachingabroaddirect.co.uk/blog/gap-year-statistics-uk As the world is developing ever more rapidly, the desire to travel the world has increased significantly among the British population. People want to
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Men deny murdering 25-year-old lifeguard
Two men have denied murdering a lifeguard. Harrison Tomkins, 25, was stabbed in the back and died from his injuries at a flat in Arthur Road, Crawley, on Sunday, August 13. An inquest heard the lifeguard and leisure assistant from Haywards
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Jamie Lynn Spears dramatically QUITS I'm A Celebrity on medical grounds
Jamie Lynn Spears has dramatically quit I'm A Celebrity after just a few days in the jungle. Britney Spears' sister had several wobbles throughout the show citing being away from her children as being too difficult. The Zoey 101 star is mum
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Pro-Palestine 'occupation' at Brighton Railway Station
Protesters sat down on a railway station concourse to call for a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. Police were on scene at Brighton Railway Station for the second time this month as activists "occupied" in a bid to
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Motorcyclist seriously injured in A259 crash
A motorcyclist is in hospital with serious injuries following a crash involving a car. The crash happened this morning at around 8.30am on the A259 at Hooe near Bexhill. The man was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton with
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High terror threat in Greece as Albion fans arrive in Athens
Brighton fans have been told there is a high risk of terrorist attacks in Greece as they're heading to Athens for Thursday’s Europa League match. In its updated travel advice, the UK government says terrorists are “likely” to carry out attacks
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Research centre closes its doors after company behind it goes bust
A research and development centre closed its doors after the company behind it went into liquidation – but there are still hopes it can be saved. Fusebox, in New England Street, Brighton, provided a space for entrepreneurs and startups to “turn
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Man charged with multiple rapes of woman
A man has been charged over multiple rapes against a woman between 1992 and 2004. Oslen Kelman, 62, of Lambert Road in Lambeth, London, has been charged with three counts of rape relating to a Horsham woman in her 50s. He has been released
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Young reporter - international students in Brighton - Ly-Lan, Varndean
Brighton is a friendly city, especially for students. The beach, the cafés, the restaurants, the overall atmosphere, everything is on the town’s side to make it all the more pleasant. But did you know that the city you probably grew up in attracts
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Cold weather payments set to trigger as Met Office issues cold-health alerts
A number of people on the lowest incomes in parts of the UK could be set to receive a cash boost through cold weather payments. The Government payments of £25 are triggered when temperatures are set to fall below freezing for seven consecutive
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Recap: A259 reopened after serious crash involving motorbike
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Road closed as firefighters tackle city centre blaze - recap
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Boy, 17, caught with drugs and stolen car after high-speed police chase
A teenager has been banned from driving after drugs were found in a car following a high-speed police chase. Police were called to reports of a stolen vehicle in the Bognor area on November 17. Officers chased the car along the A259 before
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The Met Office and UKHSA issue amber cold-health alerts
Amber and yellow cold-health alerts have been issued in parts of England by the Met Office and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). The alert is in place until Tuesday, December 5, with average temperatures forecast to be less than 2C during
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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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Brighton on map of cheapest and most expensive places for a pint
The one thing about Brits is that we love a cheap pint - and some of us will go to great lengths to find one. The cost of living continues to affect households across the UK - with the price of a cold one being far from an exception to this trend
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Swiss ref handed Albion game - and he has already sent off three this season
Albion will come under the control of a Swiss team of officials in Athens. Sandro Scharer has been appointed to the middle in their Europa League game at AEK. He has compatriots with him on the ground and in the VAR room, where Lukas Fahndrich
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Athens adventure is under way as Albion fans arrive to see their side face AEK
Albion’s third European away trip is up and running. Some fans were on their way out of Gatwick first thing yesterday morning bound for Athens and a date with AEK. Plenty more are on their way today. A win over the Super League champions
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'Healthy' woman who died following bike crash 'had years of fun ahead of her'
A hospital says it has made “significant changes” after a woman died six days after being admitted with a broken knee from falling off her bike. Ann Pearce, from Burgess Hill, was a healthy and active 61-year-old when she took herself to the Princess
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Hundreds more bicycle parking spaces planned for city streets
More than one hundred bicycle hangars have now been installed across the city. Brighton and Hove City Council said the 110 hangars provide enough parking for 650 bikes near homes and when the job is complete, there will be 150 with enough room
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Churchill Square under fire for 'embarrassing' Christmas tree
This year’s “Christmas tree” at Churchill Square shopping centre has been labelled an embarrassment by shoppers. The Christmas spirit in Brighton was already at a low point after it was announced the Christmas market was cancelled, and the lack
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Schoolchildren wear odd socks for anti-bullying week
Schoolchildren wore odd socks for their anti-bullying week. Pupils at Windlesham School in Dyke Road, Brighton, wore the mismatched attire to remind each other that it is good to stand out. The tradition has been going since 2017 and encourages
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'If only our politicians were a bit more like Nelson Mandela'
Next Tuesday is the tenth anniversary of the death of Nelson Mandela, writes columnist Andy Winter. Today he is one of the most recognisable people on the planet, even a decade after his death. Yet in the Sixties and early Seventies, Mandela had become
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'Keep lids on saucepans and heating on all day' council says in mould advice
People should keep lids on saucepans and use heating all day to avoid damp and mould forming in their homes this winter, a council has advised. Eastbourne Borough Council has issued its top tips for keeping spores at bay, though the advice has
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Seriously ill children visit Royal Pavilion ice rink
Youngsters with serious illnesses took to the ice in a fun-packed treat intended to take their minds off hospital visits. Children from across the region were given an early Christmas present from the wish-granting charity Rays of Sunshine, which
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‘We used to tell parents check drawers for knives, now we say check Amazon parcels’
The chief executive of a knife crime charity said he now tells parents to check their Amazon deliveries as weapons such as zombie knives are now easily available online. In an exclusive interview, Patrick Green of The Ben Kinsella Trust, a charity
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The streets which will be made safer in the next few years
A list of the city streets which will be prioritised for improvement is to be presented to councillors. Brighton and Hove City councillors on the transport and sustainability committee will likely approve the list at a meeting next week. The
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Landmarks lit up in purple for survivors of sexual violence
Landmarks across Sussex were lit up in purple to show solidarity with survivors of sexual violence. Brighton’s Royal Pavilion, the Mazda Fountain and the Palace Pier joined Worthing Town Hall and Falmer House in Falmer for the event last Saturday
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Sussex town named one of the UK’s best for independent shopping
A town in Sussex has been named one of the best in the country for independent shopping. Petworth’s town centre came sixth in the new ranking based on factors including the variety of business types, number of visitors, and shop occupancy rate.
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School apologises after dozens of students ditch lessons for pro-Palestine protest
A secondary school has issued an apology after dozens of its students dropped their pens and walked out of the classroom to show support for Palestine. Children at Varndean Secondary School in Brighton ditched their lessons to attend a pro-Palestine
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Automate to Elevate: Banct's Super App for Businesses
Welcome to business banking without borders. Local London start-up, Banct is an AI-backed banking solution. It is the all-in-one super-app for small and medium businesses and freelancers. But Banct is more than just a platform, it is a virtual