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Car hits building with road cordoned off due to suspected 'gas leak'
A car collided with a building with residents reporting smelling gas. Sections of a town centre road were cordoned off as gas engineers checked for leaks after the car hit a building this evening. A woman needed to be released from the car
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Plumpton tunes up for Festival week with Cheltenham preview special
Plumpton’s Cheltenham Preview Raceday left spectators eager for the festival thrills, writes Emily Gailey. The Sussex course put on an expert panel to provide racegoers with an exciting and informative opportunity to get an exclusive insight on
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Man who died near railway lines 30 years ago still not identified
An appeal has been launched to try and identify a man who died on a railway embankment over 30 years ago. The man was found hanging from a tree near railway lines in 1991 and detectives have not been able to find his name or his loved ones.
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Constance Marten planned to pay someone to smuggle her baby abroad, court told
Runaway aristocrat Constance Marten has told jurors that she and her partner planned to pay someone to smuggle their baby daughter abroad. The aristocrat, 36, and her partner Mark Gordon, 49, are on trial after baby Victoria died while they were
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Emergency services attend car and lorry crash
Photographs show the aftermath of a crash involving a car and lorry. The Fiat 500 and HGV crashed on the A22 at Diplocks Roundabout, Hailsham, this morning. Sussex Police officers and the ambulance service attended the scene. The road was
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Albion prepare to announce increased profits as they work to take burden off Bloom
Albion are poised to show an increase in profits when they declare financial results for last season. Paul Barber told fans to expect a “significant improvement” when numbers for the 2022-23 campaign are revealed soon. But the club will continue
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Licence is formally revoked for controversial restaurant at Brighton Marina
A panel has formally revoked the drinks licence for Karen’s Diner at Brighton Marina after police found high readings for drug traces. The decision was made even after the franchise owner agreed to surrender the premises licence – as did another
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Rare watch stolen in burglary - police issue appeal
Police are appealing for information after a rare watch was stolen in a burglary. Officers were called to reports of a break-in in Chatfield Close, St Leonards, which happened between 11am and 2pm on January 11. READ MORE: Police drone
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Exact dates you should start spring cleaning and where in the home to start first
Are you planning to do some spring cleaning this year? If you’re wondering when is best to get started, look no further. Cleaning expert Nancy Emery at Tap Warehouse and Drench has shared when we should start cleaning our homes this spring and
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Arundel Castle to host 'immersive' medieval festival over May bank holiday
Arundel Castle has announced it will be hosting a Medieval Festival – A Skirmish over the end of the May bank holiday weekend this year. The event will take place from Saturday, May 25 to Monday, May 27 and will feature a wide array of activities
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Woman arrested on suspicion of murder after fire death is released on bail
A woman who was arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a man in a fire has been released on bail. Yesterday, emergency services descended on Preston Road in Brighton to reports of a fire at a basement flat. East Sussex Fire
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Fatboy Slim among fans as Albion enjoy tense win over Forest
Fatboy Slim was among fans who witnessed a nerve-wracking victory for Albion over Nottingham Forest. The DJ, real name Norman Cook, was in Rome for a gig after Brighton's 4-0 loss at Roma in the Europa League. Roberto De Zerbi's side managed
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Roma take care of weary Dybala as they rescue a point ahead of Albion trip
Roma believe they took off Paulo Dybala just in time to save him for their trip to the Amex. The Argentina star went off during the second half of a 2-2 draw at Fiorentina on Sunday evening. He appeared to be telling head coach Daniele De Rossi
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Runaway aristocrat planned to pay someone to smuggle her baby
4:04pm We are now finishing proceedings for today. We will be re-starting proceedings on Wednesday and will not be
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Windmill sails to get reinstalled after devastating fire
An entertainment centre which was damaged in a blaze will have the sails of its windmill reinstalled soon. The Windmill Entertainment Centre in Windmill Road, Littlehampton, has been closed for months after a large fire in the neighbouring Harvester
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Red Arrows to perform in Sussex in 2024
The Red Arrows have revealed their display schedule for 2024, with the team set to perform in Sussex later in the year. They will begin their 2024 display schedule abroad in May, with the first performance set to take place in Greece. Following
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Gross sets the tone, Bart and Baleba seize the opportunity
Albion dug deep for three precious points after recent disappontments. They played some attractive football for most of the first half of the 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest. Then they rode out a testing period after the break before seeing
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Vet issues important flea warning to all dog and cat owners
A vet has issued a warning to all cat and dog owners to keep an eye out for sings their pets may have fleas, with infestations at this time of year “more common than many people realise”. Flea bites can cause serious skin irritation to both pets
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7 houseplants you didn't know about that can reduce hay fever symptoms
It’s that time of year again when households begin to stock up on antihistamines and take precautions for high pollen counts. There are several remedies reported to help those who suffer from hay fever including wearing sunglasses to stop the pollen
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Moder backs ref's yellow card verdict but says he was a bit worried
Jakub Moder backed referee Michael Salisbury’s decision not to send him off against Nottingham Forest. But the Albion midfielder said he was a little worried as VAR Craig Pawson reviewed his foul on Neco Williams. Moder said: “I watched it
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'That thin blue line still runs through me'
Nearly 11 years since retiring from Sussex Police, there are two very specific and private moments which stick vividly in my memory, writes columnist Graham Bartlett. While I didn’t realise it at the time, they bookended my career in the most symbolic
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Opening date revealed for new Sussex Hotel Chocolat shop with its own café
A premium chocolate shop is opening a new branch which will have its own café. Hotel Chocolat in West Street, Horsham, will welcome customers when it opens its doors for the first time on March 23. It will have a café serving hot chocolates
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Plans to transform derelict site into hundreds of homes approved
A major development that will transform a long-derelict car park into hundreds of homes has been given the go ahead. Worthing's planning committee approved proposals for 216 flats to be built on the town’s Union Place site. There will be 104
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Sell your car for more money in 2024
Nearly two thirds of Brits think that they’re destined to lose money when selling their cars, according to Motorway’s nationwide research. But that’s simply not the case! With Motorway, the UK’s fastest-growing used car marketplace
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Council slammed over claims £60m pavement repair backlog is due to weeds
The council has been slammed over claims weeds are one of the main causes of the £60 million pavement repair backlog in the city. Green councillors say Labour’s claims are unsubstantiated but are being used to justify a return to using toxic chemicals
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Council demands compensation from developers of offshore wind farm
The council says it should be compensated for the impact of a new offshore wind farm as there is “no proposed economic or other benefit” to the city. Developers of the Rampion 2 wind farm should provide a “package of compensation” centred around
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Residents in shock as murder probe launched into man's death in house fire
Residents were left in shock after a murder investigation was launched following the death of a man in a house fire. Emergency services descended on Preston Road, Brighton, in the early hours of Sunday morning after receiving reports of smoke coming
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Albion reaction praised - but it should have been with ten men, say pundits
Albion produced the right response to their big defeat at AS Roma. But they were fortunate not to be left with ten men for the final quarter of their 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest. That was the verdict of Match Of The Day pundit Danny Murphy
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Thousands at risk due to ‘silent killer’, NHS warns
People in the South East are being urged to get a simple test to reduce the risk of a “silent killer”. Today, the NHS is launching a new campaign to find the “missing millions” who have undiagnosed high blood pressure. Sussex residents are
