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Parents of teenager stabbed to death 'begged' authorities to send him to prison
The parents of a teenager who was knifed to death “begged” authorities to send him to juvenile prison for his own safety, a court heard. Mustafa Momand’s parents said his behaviour deteriorated and they feared for his life before he was stabbed
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Tents and sleeping bags identical to ones used by Constance Marten shown to jury
Tents and sleeping bags like to the ones used by Constance Marten and Mark Gordon have been shown to the court. An identical tent used by the couple while they were on the run was presented to jurors as part of evidence in the trial over the death
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The many adorable and frustrating habits of house cats (Elysia Horvath) TGS
Cats are one of the most widely owned pets, alongside dogs, fish and rabbits. These animals are the subject of many online posts and videos, made popular because of their unique behaviour and adorable looks. Cats are known for having seemingly strange
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Boy who racked up £20,000 drug debt 'ran for his life' after being stabbed in chest
A teenager who racked up a £20,000 drug debt “ran for his life” after being stabbed in the chest, a court heard. Mustafa Momand, 17, was stabbed with a “force so severe” that the knife broke through his breast bone and severed one of his pulmonary
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At risk pub closes temporarily in attempt to balance the books
The city’s only community-owned pub is fighting to survive as it battles to balance the books. The Bevy in Hillside, Moulsecoomb, announced it has closed until further notice after warning last year that it faced shutting for good due to the cost
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Barco gets down to business as Albion return to training
Valentin Barco joined in squad training as Albion build towards their next home date. The recent signing from Boca was in the man group session at Lancing today. Albion were back at work following Sunday’s 5-0 success at Sheffield United with
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Two arrested after 'threatening to kill' people in city centre
Two people have been arrested after reports they threatened to kill someone in the city centre. Armed police officers were outside Waitrose in Western Road, Brighton, at around 5pm yesterday and detained the pair. It was alleged that a man
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Albion academy teacher unfairly sacked after being accused of calling boss the N-word
A teacher at Albion’s academy was unfairly sacked for gross misconduct after he was accused of calling his boss the N-word. Simon Harper, a teacher from Brighton, worked part-time on Fridays teaching at the Brighton and Hove Albion academy for
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Violent offender said 'shame it wasn’t worse' after leaving man with extreme injuries
A man has been left with life-changing injuries after he was glassed. Keiron Everitt, 37, attacked his victim in Rushmans Road, Horsham, with a pint glass at around 6pm on November 18 last year. The 23-year-old victim was left with extreme
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Wetherspoons pubs in Sussex ranked from best to worst
All the Wetherspoon pubs in Brighton, Eastbourne and Worthing have been ranked from the best to the worst. The most well-known pub chain across the UK is famous for its cheap pints, but does that mean the pubs themselves come highly recommended
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New Korean burger restaurant to open
A Korean burger restaurant is set to open soon. Aka Korean Big Burger, coming to Cranbourne Street, near Churchill Square, Brighton, will take the place of a unit left empty after a pop-up bookshop left the site last summer. The signs are up
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The Body Shop to close dozens of stores including seven today
The Body Shop is set to close dozens of stores including seven today. The private equity firm Aurelius, which bought the company in November for £207 million, appointed administrators for the company’s UK operation last week. Now, The Body
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The Body Shop to shut half of its stores with 7 closing from today
The Body Shop has announced it will shut half its stores, with some closing from today (February 20). It comes as the retailer recently announced it entered administration, putting more than 2,000 jobs at risk across 200 shops. The Body Shop
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Lallana says he will enjoy 'special' Albion run-in, then make big decision
Adam Lallana is keeping a big decision about his future on hold – as he enjoys a potentially special run-in to the season. The Albion midfielder remains an important figure around the squad and looked bright in a recent start at Tottenham.
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Southern Water to fork out £4.5 million for new wetland
A water company will release treated sewage into the environment as part of a £4.5 million eco-friendly project. Southern Water will use plants to filter wastewater at the new Staplefield Wetland near Haywards Heath which it says will reduce the
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Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash that closed road during rush hour
A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash on the A24. Emergency services were called to the crash between a car and a motorcycle at around 7.20am on February 20 on the highway in Findon. The road was closed
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Constance Marten 'faced extreme trauma after baby birth', court hears
The partner of an aristocrat said that his partner was “experiencing extreme trauma” after the birth of her daughter, a court has heard. Mark Gordon called Constance Marten an “excellent mother” who “wouldn’t hurt a child under any circumstances
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Maria Caulfield speaks out amid calls for her to return £8,000 pay-off
Conservative MP Maria Caulfield has spoken out after calls were made for her to pay back almost £8,000 in severance pay. The MP for Lewes, who served as health minister under Boris Johnson, received £7.920 after she was removed from her post when
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Train services DOUBLED as new timetable connects town for first time in a decade
The number of trains running along the coast is set to double as part of a timetable shakeup. Train operator Southern hopes to free up space on the A27 with an extra 5,000 seats on trains running between Brighton and Chichester with hopes they
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Ref returns to the Amex for only fourth Prem game this season
Tony Harrington will take charge of Albion’s game at home to Everton. It will be only his fourth Premier League fixture of the season. He has shown nine yellow cards and no reds in the previous three. The Cleveland-based official had previously
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Public toilets will be open for Parkrun events, council now says
The city council has confirmed public toilets at four Parkrun events will be open for participants to use. It was feared Brighton and Hove City Council’s plans to amend opening hours at its public toilets could mean they were not available for
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Paedophile helped run child sexual abuse website
A paedophile who helped run a website dedicated to child sexual abuse on the dark web has been jailed. Martin Yates, 45, from Eastbourne, was a "staff member "of “The Annex”, which had around 90,000 global members. On the website, which is
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Mum warned teenager 'his life was in danger,' murder trial hears
4:15pm Back tomorrow The jury has now been sent out for the day. We will be back tomorrow where the court will
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Police search for youths after 20 beach huts vandalised
Police are looking for three youths after 20 beach huts were vandalised. The trio were pictured on the roof of beach huts in Marine Drive West in Aldwick near Bognor. READ MORE: Police appeal for witnesses after man hit in face
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Bankrupt electrician accused of strangling ex-partner in back of van on camping trip
A bankrupt electrician "strangled" his ex-partner in the back of his van after she confronted him for "lying” about going to prison, a court has heard. Tom Verrall, 33, is said to have jumped on Millie Windsor in the back of his Ford Transit van
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Albion head of recruitment to join Chelsea - so who is stepping up?
Albion head of recruitment Sam Jewell is heading to Chelsea. Jewell has accepted a role at Stamford Bridge and is now on gardening leave. Mike Cave, assistant technical director, supported by George Holmes, scouting and intelligence manager
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Constance Marten 'an excellent mother', baby death trial heard
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Wicked Little Letters is signed, sealed but did it deliver? : Review
Nobody does comedy like the Brits and Wicked Little Letters is British comedy at its very best. Set in 1920s England, a small Sussex village grapples with a shifting post-war world, an energised Suffrage movement and a scandalous and foul-mouthed
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A24 reopens after crash involving motorbike
1:10pm Thank you for following our live coverage We are bringing our live coverage of this incident to an end - thank
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Gross sets new assists record - but his key role is not just about the numbers
Pascal Gross did not just break a personal and club goal-making record in the 5-0 win at Sheffield United. He also cemented his place among the most productive players in the Premier League. Gross has reached nine league assists in a season
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De Zerbi wants big guns ready for three-way Spring-time push
Roberto De Zerbi wants his big guns ready for a three-way Spring-time assault. The Albion head coach saw his side win 5-0 at Sheffield United with Kaoru Mitoma and Simon Adingra back in tandem. He has set no specific timetable for Joao Pedro
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Murder trial starting for boy accused of stabbing 17-year-old to death
The trial for a boy accused of murdering a 17-year-old boy in the city centre will start today. Mustafa Momand was stabbed to death in Queen’s Road, Brighton, in broad daylight. People tried to save Mr Momand at the scene but the teenager later
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Hotel Chocolat to open new store in Sussex
A premium chocolate brand will open a new store in Sussex. Hotel Chocolat is coming to Horsham in March this year. An empty unit in the town centre has stickers on the window with the store's branding which read: "Opening soon. For recruitment
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A driver is fined in this spot every six minutes but council insists signs are clear
Drivers are still fined at a rate of one every six minutes in Valley Gardens, three years after they went active. Tens of thousands of drivers are passing through the short bus lanes called bus gates, despite various efforts by Brighton and Hove
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Council to change recycling rules and introduce food waste collection
A new food waste collection service is set to be introduced in the city. Brighton and Hove City Council is set to roll out the new service “soon” as part of an effort to improve the city’s poor recycling rates, which are among the worst in the
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Tax advice for individuals relocating to UK
Individuals relocating to the UK for work or immigration require thorough tax and financial planning advice. It is essential to address all the relevant considerations to ensure they are well-prepared to handle any issues. Proper planning and understanding
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'Why we should approach every human contact with empathy'
THE Channel 4 documentary series To Catch A Copper which concluded last week will have been an eye-opener to most viewers, writes columnist Graham Bartlett. It has proved controversial among many Avon and Somerset officers, whose colleagues are shown
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'Utter sadness' as dry cleaners set to close after more than five decades
A dry cleaners is set to close after 55 years. Beach Road Dry Cleaners in Beach Road, Littlehampton, has been serving the community for more than five decades. It will close its doors for the final time on March 28. Lara Barnett, who has owned
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This is how much Sussex Police are increasing their share of your council tax bill
Sussex Police is to raise its portion of the average council tax bill by £13 in 2024/25. The change will take a Band D bill to £252.91 for the year. This will be on top of the £81.54 rise imposed by West Sussex County Council – taking its share
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Course for people with high blood pressure launches
A health pilot between GPs and a leisure centre is being run for people with early signs of high blood pressure. The programme will see 17 patients undergo education sessions and supervised physical activities as part of a 12-week pilot. The
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Brighton 'one of UK's most LGBTQ+ friendly cities for students', study finds
Brighton is the most LGBTQ+-friendly city for students outside of London, according to a new study. Research by University Compare analysed more than 40 UK student cities to determine their friendliness to the LGBTQ+ community. The study compared
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Film set in Sussex starring Olivia Colman hits cinemas this week
A hotly-anticipated movie starring Olivia Colman that was filmed in Sussex comes out in cinemas this week. Wicked Little Letters, a comedy mystery, based on a true scandal which hit Littlehampton in the 1920s when people were sent a series of obscene
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Tower to be built on Sussex beach to make it 'safer'
A beach is set to be upgraded with a new hub complete with a lifeguard tower and other facilities. The new building will make West Wittering Beach, near Chichester, “safer” and “more secure” for beachgoers. Planned to be completed by winter
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The Body Shop's indelible mark on the Sussex high street and the history behind it
The Body Shop was a huge success story deeply rooted in Brighton and Sussex for nearly half a century and the news that it has gone into administration is a big blow to the high street. Dame Anita Roddick’s cosmetics company set its own agenda