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Helicopter over city searching for missing couple and toddler
Police have confirmed that a helicopter over the city was part of the search for a missing couple and their toddler. The chopper was in the air over Mile Oak at Portslade from around 4.40pm and left just after 5.30pm on Friday night. Sussex
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Two teens charged after champagne stolen in Waitrose break-in
Two men have been charged after a bottle of champagne was stolen from Waitrose. Officers were called to reports of a burglary at Waitrose, in Via Ravenna, Chichester, at 3am on Monday, December 4. It was reported that two men gained entry
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Crofts might remember last home win over Burnley - but his colleagues won't
First team coach Andrew Crofts may well remember the last time Albion won at home to Burnley. But few others in the home changing room will. It more than ten years since the Clarets were last defeated at the Amex. Since then, they have
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Street closed after sinkhole opens up in road
A residential street has been shut this afternoon after a sinkhole opened up in the road. Engineers are in Ivy lane, Bognor, trying to fix the gaping hole in the tarmac which measures roughly a metre across. It is not yet known what caused
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Search continues for couple and 18-month-old toddler 'sleeping in city park'
Concerns have been raised for a young couple and an 18-month-old toddler who are thought to be sleeping in a city centre park. A teenage girl has been seen sleeping in Queen’s Park in Brighton and has also been seen with a man in his late teens
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Police looking for two people after assault outside pub
Police are looking for two people after an assault outside a pub. Officers were called to Brighton Road at around 7.30pm on Sunday, October 29, to reports of a group of people involved in an altercation. MOST READ: ‘Carnage’
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'It’s a disaster' - Parking in neighbourhood 'is only going to get worse'
Parking in the southern part of Hollingdean is a “mess” and the area could be a priority when councillors look at where to bring in new controlled zones next year. The verdict was delivered at a council committee meeting where a petition was due
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Community pub is one of the best places for a roast dinner in the UK
A pub in Sussex has been named as one of the best places for a roast dinner in the country. The Ancient Mariner in Hove was included in a list on National Geographic of the 15 best places to go for the British staple in the UK. The television
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'Stop leaving meat in park' - Investigation as lamb and cow parts keep being found
A person who has been leaving meat in a park has been urged to stop. Brighton and Hove City Council is investigating instances of big pieces of meat being discarded in Vale Park, Portslade. Dog walkers spoke of their horror at discovering the
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Churches to be lit with thousands of candles for Christmas concerts
Two Sussex churches will be lit with hundreds of candles for a classical music concert. Lumos Live is a candle-lit orchestra which is bringing its Christmas show to 12 towns this season, including Eastbourne and Horsham. The show will feature
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M23, A23 and A27 road closures to look out for in Sussex this weekend
A small number of motorway and A Road closures will affect Sussex traffic this weekend, according to National Highways England. These will mainly be on the A27 in the early hours of the morning for maintenance work. If you are set to be travelling
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Man put into coma after being 'stabbed millimetres from heart'
Three young men are facing trial after a man was stabbed millimetres from his heart, a court heard. Daniel Gall, 25, Fabian Kelly-Riley, 22, and Gianni Hippooite, 21, are accused of attempting to murder 63-year-old Michael Bell in Brunswick Place
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Free Christmas parking would cause 'chaos', council says
The council has said free parking would cause "chaos" in the city centre after residents slammed its decision to reduce the cost of two of its car parks over the Christmas period as “too little too late”. Brighton and Hove City Council announced
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Red Arrows will not perform at next year's Eastbourne Airbourne
The Red Arrows will not perform at next year’s Eastbourne Airbourne. Eastbourne Borough Council has announced that the RAF’s aerobatic team will be unable to take part in the air show due to “overseas commitments” from the end of July next year
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RDZ gives Ansu update as he welcomes Dunk and Dahoud back from bans
Roberto De Zerbi says there will be no fast-track back to action for Ansu Fati. The forward on loan from Albion is still expected to be out for three months. He went off with a hamstring injury during the win at Nottingham Forest a fortnight
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Convicted drug lord 'escapes' from open prison
A convicted drug lord who had his 69-year-old father-in-law act as his main drug runner has escaped from an open prison. Sussex Police confirmed they are hunting for Scott Linegar, who was imprisoned at Ford Open Prison in Ford, near Arundel.
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Car crashed into wall during police pursuit
A man has been arrested after a car crashed into a wall during a police pursuit. Police engaged in a brief pursuit of a Ford Fiesta on the A273 near Pyecombe services in the early hours of this morning. The driver continued at high speed and
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Big police presence after man carried knife into shop
A man took a knife into a shop and was stopped by security staff. Police were called to a shop in Western Road in Hove this morning following reports of a man with a knife. The man was challenged by security workers and dropped the knife.
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Scout leader and babysitter accused of dozens of historic sex offences against boys
A man charged with dozens of child sex offences worked as a scout leader and a children’s nurse. Sussex Police have said that Ian Silvester, who worked as a volunteer ambulance worker, diving instructor, first aid trainer and babysitter, was charged
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Where to see hundreds of Santas run on the seafront this weekend
Hundreds of red-suited runners will be taking to Hove seafront tomorrow for the annual Santa Dash. Runners will dress up as Father Christmas and take over the promenade tomorrow for a 5km jog. The morning event has become an annual tradition
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Hooper appointed to Albion's home game with Burnley
Simon Hooper will referee Albion’s game at home to Burnley. The Wiltshire-based official made unwanted headlines last weekend when he failed to play an advantage for Manchester City in their 3-3 draw with Tottenham. Before that error he had
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City centre student flats up for sale with £67m price tag
Hundreds of student flats in Brighton have gone on the market for a cool £67 million. The 450 apartments at 5 Circus Street are spread across four blocks, with rent starting at £239 each week, and a large amount of retail space available. And
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Brighton councillor 'very sorry' after star ends up in A&E because of icy road
A councillor has apologised after an actress broke her wrist slipping on an icy road. Jane Horrocks said she was riding her bike in Brighton when she hit a patch of black ice, causing her to fall off and break her wrist. Brighton and Hove City
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Thousands of parents sign petition against two school closures
Parents fighting the proposed closure of two schools have gathered enough support for a pair of petitions to trigger a debate at a meeting of Brighton and Hove City Council this week. The council is holding a public consultation after announcing
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This could be your chance to vote to protect green spaces from development
Plans to conserve green spaces and protect wildlife corridors could be put to a public vote. The proposals are contained in the Rottingdean Neighbourhood Plan which is due to be presented to members of Brighton and Hove City Council today.
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'Missed opportunities' to question Sussex necrophiliac’s 'working practices'
The boss of the mortuary where necrophiliac David Fuller carried out his sick crimes has claimed his hospital "can’t just live in a complete lockdown". Miles Scott spoke as he updated Kent County Council (KCC) on Thursday about progress in implementing
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London Philharmonic Orchestra playing intimate one-hour set in shopping centre
The London Philharmonic Orchestra is playing an intimate one-hour set in a shopping centre. The orchestra, which is more used to performing in the likes of London’s Royal Albert Hall, will play for one hour in Langney Shopping Centre, Eastbourne
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Train services in West Sussex cancelled tomorrow due to engineering work
Train services will be cancelled tomorrow due to engineering work on a section of a major rail route. All lines between Brighton and Littlehampton will be closed tomorrow while the work takes place, with no train services at Hove, Aldrington, Portslade
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Buonanotte reveals his non-negotiable - as he aims to turn on more magic
Facundo Buonanotte has spoken of the challenges of his first year in England - and made a promise to Albion fans. The teenager from Argentina is preparing to welcome his parents and a best mate to Brighton for a visit which will see them celebrate
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Why Baleba was given a different role - and how De Zerbi thought he fared
Roberto De Zerbi believes he might have found the right role for Carlos Baleba as he settles into Premier League life. The former Lille man made his fifth Premier League start, and his second in succession, as Albion beat Brentford. But the
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Kevin Sinfield 'really happy' with Brighton run as he nears end of marathon challenge
Kevin Sinfield MBE said he was “really happy” to be in Brighton as he neared the end of his mammoth ultra-marathon fundraiser. The Rugby League legend trekked across the city on the sixth of his seven runs in the past week which aim to raise money
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Seafront venue announces new 'speakeasy-style' rooftop bar
A popular seafront venue has announced a new "speakeasy-style" rooftop bar as the cold winter months set in. Rockwater CEO Luke Davis says the new space will "reinvigorate and elevate" the experience at his destination with smooth jazz music and
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‘Carnage’ as village hit with ‘tsunami of sewage’ and smell of poo
A man has told of “carnage” in his village as a sewer has collapsed. Renford Marsden, who lives in Barnham, near Chichester, said that the village has been hit by a “tsunami of waste”. He told The Argus: “Our lovely, quaint village smells of
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Historic seafront hotel appoints new head chef
The Grand Hotel has welcomed its new head chef. Alex Burtenshaw has been appointed at the Eastbourne hotel’s Mirabelle Restaurant. He joins from the nearby Port Hotel. Alex has been a chef for 14 years and has held head and sous chef
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Dog walkers' horror as meat keeps appearing in park
Pieces of meat have been mysteriously appearing in a park. Dog walkers in Vale Park, Portslade, say the weird occurrences have been happening for months. One woman, who regularly takes her dog to the park, said the types of meat and bones vary
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Driver on cocaine smashed into motorcyclist causing him to lose leg
A drug driver smashed into a motorcyclist leaving him with injuries so serious that he needed four operations to amputate his leg. James Pateman, 38, drove a Ford Transit van into Jeremy Brand in traffic which knocked him over onto the pavement
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Residents welcome pause to Palace Pier roundabout and Old Steine project
A residents’ association has praised the decision to pause plans to redevelop the Old Steine area. The third phase of the Valley Gardens development, which would replace the Brighton Palace Pier roundabout and improve road layouts in the area,