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RDZ says Albion have seen the standard - now to learn from their Roma experience

Roberto De Zerbi said Albion have seen the standards if they want to compete in Europe. The Albion head coach said mental strength was key to Roma’s 4-0 win at the Stadio Olimpico in last night’s Europa League last-16 first leg. Albion now

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Tough night but Adingra offers some silver lining for beaten Albion

Roberto De Zerbi met his Italian counterpart, Daniele De Rossi’s, build-up and strategy with his own, writes Anujith Vijayakumar.  Although they were beaten on the night by a considerable margin, Albion dominated possession and successfully created

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Albion call for 'immediate action' after their fans are targeted at Roma match

Albion have asked for "immediate action" after items were thrown at their fans during tonight's game in Rome. The club issued a statement during their Europa League contest with AS Roma and the Stadio Olimpico. A few last choruses #bhafc

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Midwife 'did not have any concerns' despite baby's high heart rate before birth

A midwife said she “did not have any concerns” despite a baby’s high heart rate at a planned home birth. Robyn Davis’s labour was progressing normally and there were “no reasons to suspect anything was wrong”, the community midwife told a coroner

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'Shouting, swearing and urinating' - 'sleepless' neighbours slam pubgoers

'Sleepless' neighbours have called for an at-risk pub to lose its licence in complaints over "loud music and antisocial punters". A letter sent to people living near The Paris House in Brighton has highlighted their plight as the venue fills up

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Recap: Albion go 4-0 down to clinical Roma on torrid night at Stadio Olimpico

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Cyclist taken to hospital after car crash

A cyclist was taken to hospital after being injured in a car crash. Police are trying to trace motorists who stopped at the roadside to help. The cyclist, a 51-year-old man, was injured in a crash with a Vauxhall Insignia. The driver, a

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Runaway mother Constance Marten planned to 'smuggle baby abroad'

Runaway mother Constance Marten planned to smuggle her baby abroad to stop her being taken away by authorities, a court heard. Aristocrat Marten, 36, and her partner Mark Gordon, 49, are on trial over the death of newborn Victoria while living

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Workers at scandal hit bin depot threaten to strike over changes to working practices

Bin depot workers say they will strike if they cannot agree changes to working practices with the council. GMB union members of the Cityclean service at the Hollingdean bin depot voted in favour of industrial action with the potential for strikes

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New public toilets open in town centre

New and accessible public toilets have opened as part of a project to bring better facilities to a town centre. Worthing Borough Council has opened the new public toilets at High Street multi-storey car park following a five-month project to transform

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Albion fan says 'I'm in good spirits' after gang in balaclavas stabbed and robbed him

An Albion fan who was stabbed in the leg outside a bar in Rome says he is “in good spirits” after being discharged from hospital. The fan was taken to hospital after being stabbed in the leg around midnight in the centre of the Italian capital.

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'My whole house shook' - video captures fiery aftermath of caravan 'explosion'

An explosion rocked the walls of nearby homes during a dramatic motorhome blaze. The caravan went up in flames on an industrial estate in Littlehampton last night. Neighbour Julie Fabian said the boom "frightened the life out". "My house shook

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Motorcyclist seriously injured in rush hour crash

A motorcyclist has been seriously injured in a rush hour crash which sparked major tailbacks on one of the region's busiest roads. Police officers were called at around 8am today following reports of a collision between a car and a motorcycle.

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Albion supporter describes frightening moment he was attacked in Rome

An Albion football fan says he is “a little shaken up” after his friends were stabbed while following the club in Rome. Joe Thorpe was leaving a bar with his two friends when he was “jumped” by a group of men wearing black and covering their faces

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Recap after Constance Marten gives evidence in trial

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Recap after seagulls fans 'stabbed and robbed' ahead of Rome clash

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Rough sleeping in city up on last year, latest data reveals

Rough sleeping has increased by more than a fifth in the space of a year, according to latest government figures. Data from the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities found an estimated 52 people were sleeping rough in Brighton on

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Albion fans 'stabbed and robbed' in Rome ahead of Europa League match

Albion fans have been stabbed and robbed in Rome city centre. Italian news service Agenzia Nova said that two men were attacked in Via Cavour at midnight last night. The attack was confirmed by an Albion supporter in the city this morning.

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How a pre-match singsong un-nerved Roma on their biggest night at the Olimpico

A former Albion star has relived the night Chris Rea unwittingly played a part in the most famous English success story at AS Roma. Mark Lawrenson was part of the Liverpool side who drew 1-1 with the hosts as the Stadio Olimpico staged the 1984

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Updates from A259 as crash and roadworks cause huge delays

12:15pm This live blog has now ended. But please be aware the Peacehaven roadworks are due to continue until 4pm on Friday

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Zoe Ball still absent from BBC Radio 2 after making 'heartbreaking' announcement

Zoe Ball was still absent from her regular BBC Radio 2 show on Thursday (March 7) morning after she revealed her mother had been diagnosed with cancer. The BBC Radio 2 presenter revealed on Monday (March 4) she was taking a few days off from The

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Drug dealers petrol bombed van in 'brazen' attack on sleepy residential street

Two drug dealing brothers have been jailed after petrol bombing a van and setting fire to neighbouring gardens in a “brazen” attack. Ashley Khan and Nathan Thomas were linked to the bombing of a pick-up van after residents were woken late in the

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A27 closure enters second day as road still flooded by 'foul' water

The A27 remains closed for a second day after "foul water" flooded the carriageway. Part of the main road is still closed heading eastbound as one lane of the road is submerged in water. National Highways say they are working with Southern

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Virgo knows Roma's threat, knows Albion's story - and says RDZ can keep them on track

Adam Virgo will offer a unique perspective as he gives TV viewers the benefit of his insight from the commentary box at the Stadio Olimpico. Put it this way. He knows what it is like to play on a pitch surrounded by an athletics track. He was

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Map shows parts of Sussex most affected by radioactive gas

A map shows the parts of Sussex which are the most affected by radioactive gas radon - which can put homeowners at risk of lung cancer. The UK Health Security Agency has published a map which shows the levels of radioactive gas radon in our towns

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Nursery upgraded to 'outstanding' by Ofsted

Children “flourish” at an outstanding nursery that champions their learning. Stone Cross Independent Pre-School, in Pevensey, was upgraded from good to the highest rating by Ofsted following an inspection in January. Inspectors said pupils

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Car park to permanently close to make way for new homes

A car park will permanently close to make way for new housing. Adur District Council will close South Street car park in Lancing from March 11 so it can start work to build temporary accommodation. Four one-bedroom and three two-bedroom houses

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Heath edge Pulborough to go top of the table in low-scoring affair

Haywards Heath knocked Pulborough off their perch in a closely fought top of the table clash. Tries from Jack Lucas and Toby Vander were enough to secure a narrow one score win against the league leaders to leapfrog them to top of the table by

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Man smeared his own excrement across police cell

A man shouted “abusive and insulting” homophobic slurs at police officers and smeared his own excrement across his cell. Nicholas Lowe, 43, kicked a police officer in the chest and threatened to kick the windows out of a police car after he was

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Jacqueline Wilson reads to zoo animals for World Book Day

Dame Jacqueline Wilson has visited a zoo to read the animals some of her books for World Book Day. The renowned novelist, who lives in Alfriston, spent an afternoon with head keeper Gemma Romanis at Drusillas Zoo Park not far from her home to read

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Hospital trust worst in country for supporting disabled people

A Sussex hospital trust provides the worst non-clinical support for disabled patients in England. Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust was given the lowest patient satisfaction score of any hospital trust in the country. Just 61 per

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Plans for new homes on site of former retirement flats

Plans for 20 new homes on the site of former retirement flats are moving forward. The project in Southview Drive, Uckfield, will be made up of 16 houses and four flats. It was approved in 2022 but was paused after its previous contractor went

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Beloved pub at risk after furious neighbours call it a 'public nuisance'

Angry neighbours have put a beloved music venue at risk of losing its licence following a string of complaints. People living near The Paris House in Western Road, Hove, have put forward an application for the council to review its premises licence

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Italian coaches, a Serie A return, Albion injuries - RDZ strides on to the Rome stage

This was a press conference like none before for Roberto De Zerbi as Albion head coach and he seemed to relish it. Back in his homeland, he took to the stage a few minutes ahead of schedule and fielded an array of lengthy questions from his compatriots