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Woman arrested after man attacked with weapon - manhunt continues
Police have arrested a woman and are still looking for other suspects after a man was attacked with a weapon. The incident happened in Wilton Avenue, Eastbourne, at around 11am on Thursday. A man was assaulted with a weapon after a crash between
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Albion fans overjoyed as one of their own scores winner against Brentford
Albion fans were overjoyed to see one of their own score the winner against Brentford last night. Eighteen year old Jack Hinshelwood scored his first ever senior goal with a back post header early in the second half as Brighton beat the Bees 2-
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Man accused of 76 sexual offences against boys over 25 years
A man is accused of 76 sexual offences against underage boys over the span of 25 years. Ian Silvester, of Locks Hill, Portslade, is accused of several offences between 1986 and 2019. Silvester, 59, is charged with 42 incidents of indecent assaults
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Free Christmas lights trail now open
A free Christmas lights trail is now open. Hotham Park Illuminated, in the park of the same name in Bognor, is a magical woodland light trail. Visitors can enjoy the immersive experience as they walk through the park that has been turned into
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'Most Christmassy shop' to start preparing next year's display soon
A year-long effort to decorate a shopfront with hundreds of Christmas decorations has finally come to an end as it was unveiled to the public. The team at Velvet, in Hove, has pulled out all the stops for their Christmas window scene this year
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De Zerbi assesses squad and plans for Burnley as duo complete Prem bans
Roberto De Zerbi will assess his players ahead of Burnley’s visit – after making three line-up changes at the Amex last night. The Seagulls boss brought back Joao Pedro, Pascal Gross and Kaoru Mitoma to face Brentford. Adam Lallana was not
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Brentford boss says he changed his game in bid to combat Albion
Thomas Frank revealed he changed formation at the Amex in a bid to press Albion. The Brentford boss saw his side go down 2-1 after taking the lead. He said: “I tried something different in terms of shape with a 4-4-2. “I need to look back
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Three people injured in A27 crash that closed road for two hours
Three people have been injured in a crash on the A27. Emergency services responded to a collision involving two cars at the junction of the A259 and A27 in Pevensey at around 12.30pm today. An air ambulance attended and multiple fire engines
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Hunt for 'a number of suspects' after man found seriously injured
A manhunt for "a number of suspects" is underway after a crash. Police were called to Wilton Avenue in Eastbourne at around 11am on Thursday, December 7, to a report of a man being assaulted after a crash between a van and a BMW. A man was
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Flood alert issued as Sussex hit with heavy rain
A flood alert has now been issued as part of the county faces a warning for wet weather. It has been issued for the Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes, near Bognor, where between 15 and 30mm of rain is forecast from 1pm to 8pm on Thursday. Typical
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RECAP: Crash closes A27- air ambulance on scene
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BBC TV licence will increase next year
There will be a £10.50 increase on the BBC TV licence fee next year, bringing the new annual total £169.50 a year, Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer has announced. It comes after the household payment, which funds much of the corporation’s operations
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Teenager attacked by group of men
A teenager was attacked after being approached by three men. Police are appealing for witnesses to the assault in Bexhill which happened at 3.30pm on Saturday. Sussex Police said a 19-year-old man from Hastings reported being approached by
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Sports pavilion approved in 'unique' location despite hundreds of objections
A tennis club has been granted planning permission to build a sports pavilion next to courts in a park. The planning application by Hove Park Tennis Alliance was voted through at Brighton and Hove City Council’s planning committee. It was the tennis
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Recap: Cordon in residential street after attack
8:20pm Thank you for joining us This concludes are live coverage of this incident. Any updates will be on our
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De Zerbi: This Albion team can be better than last season's record-breakers
Roberto De Zerbi has revealed his vision for Albion’s near future - as his side battle through injuries, suspensions and a demanding schedule. The Seagulls are eighth in the table after beating Brentford on Wednesday and ahead of a visit from Burnley
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Sussex chef says MasterChef judges are lovely as he reaches the final
An up-and-coming Sussex sous-chef said his time on Masterchef: The Professionals has been “really worth it” after reaching the final of the cookery show. Tom Hamblet is now among the best three chefs in this year’s iteration of the BBC programme
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'Strong links' - Albion show their colours in support of Rainbow Laces at the Amex
Albion showed their support for Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces campaign and LGBTQ+ inclusion as they played Brentford. Players warmed up in T-shirts designed by Albion fan Livs, 14, from Bognor. Her design was voted the best of many competition
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Debate scheduled for Brighton MP's bill proposing conversion therapy ban
A bill calling for a ban for conversation therapy, introduced by a Brighton MP, has been scheduled for debate in the new year. The Conversion Practices (Prohibition) Bill was presented in the House of Commons yesterday for its first reading.
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Gross makes them play, Hinsh grabs glory - and Igor and Baleba help hold the fort
Albion returned to winning ways at home as Roberto De Zerbi continued to get the most from his depleted squad. With ten players unavailable, including two suspended, they came up with solutions and asked some players to do different jobs. This
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RDZ praises Hinshelwood for his performance, goal - and that other key moment
Roberto De Zerbi praised Jack Hinshelwood after his match-winning goal. But he was also delighted about another key moment from the teenager as Albion beat Brentford 2-1. Hinshelwood cleared off the line from Yoane Wissa just before heading
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What is kennel cough? Symptoms, how it can be treated and more
Keeping our dogs safe and healthy is the number one priority for pet owners so it could potentially be a concern if your dog gets kennel cough. Kennel cough, like the name suggests, can cause your dogs to cough due to it being a respiratory infection
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Plans to get rid of Palace Pier roundabout and revamp Old Steine 'paused' by council
The third phase of the Valley Gardens development has been placed under review by the council. The project is set to provide a transformed public space in Brighton city centre, as well as a new sustainable transport corridor. Plans include
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Watch: Hero shopkeeper chases thieving youngsters away with umbrella
The owner of a convenience store plagued by thefts has hit out at social media accounts which glorify shoplifting through viral videos. A group of youngsters ransacked County Oak Post Office in Brighton, stealing hundreds of pounds' worth of vapes
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Activists blockade weapons factory in Brighton in Palestine protest
Activists have blocked the entrance to a weapons manufacturer in protest against the war in Gaza. Dozens of people have gathered outside the L3Harris factory in Moulsecoomb, Brighton, holding banners that read “Free Palestine”, “ceasefire now”
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These are the Christmas events you can still attend at this top wine estate
Dive into the festive spirit with some exciting events at Bolney Wine Estate this Christmas, writes Nick Mosley. Bolney Wine Estate is one of the oldest commercial vineyards in the UK and has recently undergone a stunning transformation and expansion
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Robert Jenrick resigns as immigration minister due to new Rwanda legislation
The immigration minister Robert Jenrick has resigned from his position in government, saying their emergency Rwanda legislation "does not go far enough". Mr Jenrick had been seen as taking an increasingly firm approach over plans to stop asylum
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Mother's heartfelt plea to save school from having reduced pupil numbers
A mother has called plans to reduce pupil numbers at a primary school a “terrible mistake” with other schools in the city also facing closure. Goldstone Primary School in Hove is one of the schools facing reduced numbers in coming years amid worries
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Landowners urged to offer pitch sites for gypsies and travellers
Landowners have been urged to offer sites to accommodate gypsy and traveller pitches. Hastings Borough Council said ten additional sites are needed to meet the accommodation needs of the groups. It follows the council's work with all of East
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Named and shamed: The Sussex individuals who owe unpaid tax
Individuals in Sussex who have unpaid tax have been named and shamed on the government’s latest list of tax defaulters. HMRC’s Publishing Details of Deliberate Defaulters (PDDD) scheme provides information about people and businesses given financial
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The largest increase in England - Sussex's shoplifting epidemic laid bare
Sussex has seen the largest increase in shoplifting in the entire country. The county had a 45 per cent increase compared to a 24 per cent increase across England between June 2022 and June 2023, the latest available data reveals. Sussex had
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Block of 62 flats with no affordable housing approved
Plans for a block of 62 flats have been given the thumbs up. Adur District Council’s planning committee approved the plans for New Wharf, Shoreham, off Brighton Road, at a meeting on Monday, December 4, despite concerns the development would include
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New supermarket opens with coffee station
A new supermarket has opened in town. The Morrisons Daily – a smaller, more convenient version of the supermarket - opened in Springfield Road, Horsham. It includes an off licence and a Costa Coffee station. A Morrisons spokesperson said
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Albion fans get chance to buy baubles signed by football stars
Albion fans have the chance to get their hands on Christmas baubles signed by first team stars. The Brighton and Hove Albion Foundation, the club’s official charity, has brought its Christmas bauble auction back for 2023 to raise crucial funds
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The most miserable place in the UK is in Sussex
The most miserable place in the country is in Sussex. Adur has been revealed as the least happy place in the UK by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The ONS has been conducting an annual survey to assess the country’s happiness and
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Barber confirms Albion contacted UEFA over Athens scenes - and sends message to fans
Albion have asked UEFA why their fans were affected by tear gas in Athens. Chief executive and deputy chairman Paul Barber revealed investigations were ongoing into post-match scenes at AEK as he welcomed fans to last night’s game against Brentford
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Jack savours 'unbelievable feeling' as he scores on home debut
Jack Hinshelwood savoured “an unbelievable feeling” as he scored the winner for Albion. The teenager headed home against Brentford shortly after clearing off the line at the other end. It was his debut at the Amex having previously played in
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Brian Owen reviews a special night for Jack and a timely win for Albion
Jack Hinshelwood took the headlines as Albion beat Brentford. The teenager provided quite a storyline with his efforts at both ends of the pitch in a 2-1 home win. Brian Owen looks at what happened at the Amex, what was said and some of