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Wilder sets scene for Albion clash - as he tells Blades fans to remain patient
Chris Wilder has urged Sheffield United fans to be patient when Albion return to Bramall Lane. The Blades boss is banking on his side’s survival bid gaining momentum after last week’s win at relegation rivals Luton lifted them to within seven points
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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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Charity founder to become Baroness in House of Lords
A charity founder and advocate for disability rights has been granted a peerage. Rosa Monckton, who is also an MBE, was nominated by the Conservatives to become a peer in the House of Lords in recognition of her “outstanding contributions to society
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Flood alerts issued across county after heavy rain expected
Flood alerts have been issued across multiple areas this weekend. The alerts come after a yellow weather warning was issued by The Met Office for heavy rainfall. The weather warning, which is in place from 3pm on Saturday until Sunday evening
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Brighton skincare brand scores hat-trick of investment on BBC's Dragon's Den
A Brighton businesswoman scored a hat-trick of investment on BBC's Dragon's Den. Skincare brand Faace was praised for its branding and scent on last night’s episode of the hit BBC show. Business owner Jasmine Wicks-Stephens, 37, told the dragons
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Dramatic footage shows migrants taken from ferry after being 'found in freezer lorry'
Dramatic footage shows two migrants being carried away on stretchers after being found in the back of a freezer lorry. Film captured by witnesses at the scene shows two people being taken away from Newhaven ferry port. Six people have been taken
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Players, staff and fans welcome AFCON winner Adingra back to the Amex
Simon Adingra was given a rapturous welcome back to the Amex. Coaches, team-mates and fans applauded him ahead of an open training session. Adingra has returned to England after helping Ivory Coast win AFCON. He was named young player of
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Two arrested including 14-year-old following series of thefts
Two people including a 14-year-old have been arrested following a rise in thefts in a town. Sussex Police have seen a rise in reports of thefts of high-value bicycles from garages and outbuildings across Eastbourne. Following multiple reports
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Enjoy cocktails and canapes at special Toy Museum event
PEOPLE are invited to enjoy the delights of a toy museum along with cocktails and canapes. The event next month is organised by food group Bite Sussex. It is inviting people to “climb aboard for a cocktails and canapes adventure” at Brighton
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Two arrested and six in hospital after major ferry port response
Two people have been arrested and six are in hospital after a major border force incident at Newhaven ferry port. Dozens of police officers, paramedics and border officials descended on the port at around 10am on Friday. Sussex Police have
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Drink driver found asleep in work van at roundabout asks policeman for a 'scrap'
A civil engineer who was found asleep in his work van at a roundabout was among the motorists convicted for drink-driving as part of a police campaign. Sussex Police carried out increased patrols through December last year as part of Operation
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Emergency as people found in back of freezer lorry at Newhaven ferry port
People have been found in a freezer lorry that arrived at Newhaven ferry port this morning. Sussex Police, border officials, paramedics and the air ambulance are all at the scene. Witnesses say people were taken from the back of the cross-Channel
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Recap: Arrests after people found in freezer lorry at ferry port
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TV channel to close grassroots venue and bar after 17 years on site
A TV channel is moving after nearly two decades producing programmes in Brighton. Latest TV announced that it would be leaving its Manchester Street offices and bar after 17 years at the site. The channel now says it is partnering with Brighton
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Vital services to get £510k funding boost in revised budget proposals
Vital council services are set to get a £510,000 cash injection in revised proposals for the budget. Brighton and Hove City Council has revised proposals for the budget, due to be voted on next week, with more funding allocated for voluntary and
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Company director spared jail after labourer crushed to death and impaled
A company director who “put cost cutting at the expense of safety” has been spared jail after the death of an “honest and hard-working” labourer. Simon Briggs, 61, was given a suspended sentence after Oleksander Rudyy, 49, became “buried beneath
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Southern Water hit by cyber attack with customers' data potentially at risk
A water company has confirmed that some customers' data may have been stolen in a cyber attack. Southern Water started forensic investigations, led by independent cyber security specialists, after suspicious activity was found on their IT systems
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Top Gear presenter launches 2024 London to Brighton rally - with new European leg
A Top Gear presenter has launched a pioneering car rally on Madeira Drive while other events are being cancelled. Television personality and campaigner Quentin Wilson was at the launch where plans for this year's London to Brighton Electric Vehicle
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Heavy rain could cause disruption in Sussex - weather warning issued
Heavy rain could cause disruption in Sussex this weekend. The yellow weather warning for rain is in place from 3pm tomorrow until 6pm on Sunday. It covers the whole of England and Wales. The Met Office said spells of rain, some heavy, will
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Owners of historic hotel win battle with council over paint row
The owners of a historic hotel have won their battle against a council after a row erupted over the colour of the building. Alex and Katie Clarke began their campaign to keep the 16th century inn the same colour after Rother District Council said
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Recap: Major disruption on railway after person hit by train
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Stats say Albion can get more from Ferguson - and Welbeck knows how
Albion have been urged to get the best out of Evan Ferguson. The Seagulls are preparing to return to Sheffield United on Sunday, where the Irish teen impressed recently. Ferguson has scored a modest six Premier League goals this season but
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These are the keys for Barco as he settles - from the man who knows best
Albion know how to make their arrivals from abroad feel welcome. That will have been the case with Valentin Barco as he joins the South American contingent. The 19-year-old from Boca had already spoken to compatriot Facundo Buonanotte before
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Young skater achieves silver with team in national championship
A 16-year-old ice skater has won silver with her synchronised skating team at the British Ice Skating Championships. Lucy Ladret, a student at Roedean School in Brighton, and her team took home the medal from the Britannia Cup event in Nottingham
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World's oldest operating electric railway wins national award
Volk's Railway has been named "railway of the year". The Brighton seafront attraction picked up the honour at the annual Heritage Railway Association ceremony. Volk's is the oldest operating electric railway in the world and won the title despite
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Families can get a children’s meal for £2 at this burger chain
Families are invited to make the most of a new deal at a burger chain with children’s meals for just £2. The offer at Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK), in Gardner Street, Brighton, means parents can take their children out more affordably during half
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Fury as 'selfish' parking regularly stops emergency services
Rogue motorists who park their cars at the end of a street are “regularly” preventing emergency vehicles from accessing residents. The average age of people living in Nevill Road in Rottingdean is 65, with just three people in the street under
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Fears street could become 'wasteland' over mass tree felling
The city council said there are “no plans” to hack down a street’s remaining trees after people became worried their road could become barren. Marie Walsh, who lives in Saltdean Vale, Saltdean, said it was “harrowing” watching the trees which lined
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First look at new hospital where building work is under way
Progress is being made on the building of a new mental health hospital. The 54-bed hospital in Mount View Street, Bexhill, called Combe Valley, is set to open next year. It will provide modern, high-quality care for people who may be experiencing
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Brighton Electric to host album launch with Grammy winner due to attend
A Grammy award winner will be performing next month at an album release party. Alex Metric, who produced Dua Lipa's track Electricity, will be playing in Brighton as part of the launch on March 1. The party, at The Brighton Electric venue in
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Refurbished outdoor activity area to welcome ball zone, chill area and gym
An outdoor activity area is being refurbished to include a gym zone, chill space and ball area. Renovations are now under way at Roffey Recreation Ground in Lockwood Close, Horsham, and are likely to last five weeks. Horsham District Council
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Annual charity bike ride with four routes returns for another year
A popular charity cycle ride will return this year. The Greater Haywards Heath Bike Ride on May 19 raises money for charities Search and Rescue Sussex and Bipolar UK. It has been organised by the Haywards Heath Town Team, Cuckfield, Lindfield
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Average home at new blocks of flats costs £2,078 per month
Flats in new luxury buildings will cost on average £2,078 per month. The keys to 824 rental homes at Moda in Hove will be handed over from as soon as April and studios, one-bed, two-bed and three-bed homes are up for grabs. A 24-hour concierge
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Takeaway, pubs and restaurant handed new food hygiene ratings
New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to six of Worthing’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows. • Rated 5: Crabshack at 1 Marine Parade, Worthing; rated on February 8 • Rated 5: Slug and Lettuce at Slug And Lettuce
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Independent dog-friendly cafe celebrates nine-year anniversary
A cafe is celebrating its nine-year anniversary this week. Baked, in Church Road, Hove, was founded in 2015 by owner Colin Beaddie. It started as a 30-seat breakfast venue but has grown significantly over the years. Colin, 51, said his
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'One of the worst behaved areas': Thousands of school children suspended or excluded
Part of Sussex was dubbed “one of the worst behaved areas in the South East” after figures revealed thousands of school children were suspended. Government statistics show that over 10,000 schoolchildren were suspended in East Sussex in the past
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Find out who is exempt from paying income tax in the UK - could it be you?
Income tax is the amount of tax you pay on your income, but not all types of income are included. For example, you pay income tax on money you earn from employment, some state benefits and interest on savings over your savings allowance. You
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Cricket club could be forced to move home of 30 years for new leisure centre
A community cricket club could be moved from its home of 30 years to make way for a multi-million-pound leisure centre. Brighton and Hove City Council would need to move Portslade Cricket Club elsewhere if it decides to build the new King Alfred
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Conservatives face near wipe-out across Sussex at general election
The Conservatives are forecast to only win four seats in Sussex at the next general election. A new nationwide poll of 18,000 people predicts Rishi Sunak and the Tories would be left with just 80 MPs, which would be their worst result in history
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The Rest Is Politics to kick off 'election tour' in Brighton this autumn
Alistair Campbell and Rory Stewart are coming to Brighton this autumn for their biggest tour to date. The election tour for their podcast The Rest Is Politics will kick off at the Brighton Centre before shows across the UK in Birmingham, Manchester