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Major road in city partially closed until next week for maintenance

A major road in the city is partially closed until next week for gas main works. There are temporary traffic lights in place and the eastbound side of Western Road in Hove is blocked off until midnight on Monday. Southern Gas Networks are undertaking

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Canvassing councillor attacked by dog on doorstep

A councillor has reported being attacked by a dog while canvassing for elections. Adur district councillor Gabe Crisp, who represents St Nicholas ward, said she was canvassing for the Green Party in Lancing ahead of May’s local elections, when

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'Women must be allowed to live safely and freely'

On Friday we marked International Women’s Day and in true Brighton style there were so many unique and creative events celebrating women and girls across the city – including an over 500 strong women’s sea dip, writes Bella Sankey. As a woman council

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Bin collections sabotaged by people cutting wiring on Cityclean lorries

Rubbish collections are being sabotaged by people cutting wires on bin lorries. The wires on two Cityclean lorries were tampered with to stop them working, preventing them from carrying out collections. Brighton and Hove City Council leader

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What fans said about Forest game - and the Europa returrn with Roma

Albion returned from Rome with a narrow win over Nottingham Forest. We asked these match-going fans for their thoughts on the 1-0 success. Then we looked at the Roma return – and the European adventure as a whole. What were your thoughts

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Sussex Police officer charged with assault and being drunk and disorderly

A police officer has been charged with assault and other offences. Dale Hughes who works for Sussex Police has been charged with two counts of assault on members of the public, being drunk and disorderly and harassment following an alleged incident

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Stage adaptation of 101 Dalmatians to hit Brighton stage this Christmas

A musical version of 101 Dalmatians will come to Brighton this Christmas. The new adaptation of the classic book and film will play at the Theatre Royal for three weeks as part of a nationwide tour. The show uses puppetry to portray Pongo,

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Trusted Online Casinos UK (2024): 10 Legit Casino Sites for UK Players

There’s a lot that goes into making an online casino trustworthy: Top customer support, a valid license to operate, years of experience, and fair terms and conditions.  And it’s these factors – combined with other important things such as choice

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On-loan Albion midfielder hailed as 'magnificent' as he makes a mark in Championship

Albion loanee Yasin Ayari has been hailed as “magnificent” by his current boss. John Eustace praised the Swedish youngster for his part in the 1-1 draw with Plymouth. Rovers are one of several teams battling against the drop in the Championship

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Red Arrows will perform at Airbourne after shock announcement

The Red Arrows will perform at this year’s Eastbourne Airbourne despite an earlier announcement saying they would not be able to attend. The world-famous display team will appear on August 15 before going overseas for a five-week Canadian Maple

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Police appeal for witnesses after burglary at seafront hotel

Police are appealing for witnesses after a burglary at a hotel. A man entered a hotel room in The Old Ship Hotel in Kings Road, Brighton, and stole a bracelet worth hundreds of pounds between 6 and 7pm on January 27. READ MORE: Police

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Seafront landmark cordoned off and closed for month

A seafront landmark will be closed for a month for refurbishment. The bandstand on Brighton beach has been cordoned off with Heras fencing to allow contractors to work on it. Brighton and Hove City Council commissioned the repairs to “preserve

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Hello Spring: How you can WIN a £100 National Garden gift card

How you can create a stunning summer garden perfect for hosting friends and family and whiling away lazy summer days. Spring is in the air, and as the tulips blossom and the weather warms, it's the perfect time for gardeners to get busy outside

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Best Betting Sites in the UK for 2024: Top 10 Online Bookmakers

The best betting sites in the UK are tailor-made for anyone who fancies a punt on the footy, the snooker, or the darts - or any other sport worldwide. Whether you’re looking to place a 20+ fold acca or dip into the first goalscorer market, you can

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Nations League final ref heads all-German team of officials at the Amex

A leading German referee has been placed in charge of Albion’s rematch with Roma. Felix Zwayer, 42, from Berlin will take charge of the Europa League second leg at the Amex. He heads an all-German officiating team. Zwayer refereed the Napoli

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Suspicious man approaching children - warning to parents

Police have issued a warning to parents after several reports of a man approaching children.  Officers have linked a number of reports of a man in a grey Nissan Micra approaching children in the Sompting and North Lancing area in the last week.

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Why is Loose Women not on TV this week? See ITV's 4-day schedule change

ITV viewers may have noticed Loose Women has been pulled from its usual 12.30pm slot today (March 12). In fact, the panel show will not air for the rest of the week due to a major horse racing event. Cheltenham Festival begins today and will

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Drivers issued warning after DVLA confirm date of 'significant' rule change

Drivers in the UK have been issued an urgent warning by experts after the DVLA confirmed the exact date a “significant rule change” would kick in. If we plan to get behind the wheel in more than 140 countries, including Australia and Canada, we

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Cat owners given 3 month warning to avoid £500 fine ahead of new legislation

Cat owners have just under three months to make sure their pets are microchipped or face a fine of £500. It was announced in March last year that under new government law, all pet cats would need to be microchipped by the summer of 2024. The

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New 'double council tax' rule to be introduced next month - all you need to know

A council tax rule change being dubbed the ‘double council tax’ change is set to come into force from next month. The UK government has confirmed that from April 1 there will be stricter rules for some empty houses in England. Council tax on

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Experts share 5 ways you could save money by organising your kitchen cupboards

Re-organising your kitchen cupboards probably isn’t a job you do too often but doing it could save you money on your food shop. The experts at MuscleFood.com have shared how homeowners can save on food waste and unnecessary spending by reshuffling

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Food labels on British products set to change to ‘help customers’ under new plans

Food labels are set to be made clearer to help customers buy “high quality” British food under new plans unveiled by the government. A consultation, first announced at the Oxford Farming Conference in January (which runs until May 7), will consider

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Everything you need to know about measles from symptoms to treatment

Spreading very easily, Measles can cause serious issues among some people so here is everything you need to know. The contagious infection is caused by a virus and while it often gets better on its own, some people can become very sick. "Measles

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Young adults urged to get MMR jab as cases rise in England

More than 900,000 young adults who didn’t have their measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) jab as children are being invited to take part in a catch-up campaign as the number of measles cases rises. The NHS is writing to 19 to 25-year-olds in London

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Drivers issued important satnav warning ahead of M25 closures

Drivers are being warned to ignore satnavs and follow official diversion routes ahead of an “unprecedented” closure of the M25 this weekend. National Highways issued the alert as it prepares to close a five-mile stretch of the motorway in Surrey

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Four reasons why UEFA is investigating AS Roma after Albion match

Roma are under investigation by UEFA after incidents in their home game with Albion. The European governing body have confirmed they are looking into four issues from last Thursday's first-leg tie. They are. Blocking of public passageways

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Argus readers can subscribe for just £4 for 4 months in this flash sale

Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £4 for 4 months or over 40% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion.  A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers

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Recap after drivers face mile-long queues on A27

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Baleba told he can be become one of the best in Prem as he enjoys winning feeling

Carlos Baleba has been told he is on the right path – after a performance which put him in dancing mood. The former Lille midfielder celebrated in style in front of the North Stand after his role in the 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest. He helped

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Moder relishes Albion role but says he is still learning the RDZ way

Jakub Moder relished the forward-thinking role he was handed by Albion. But the Poland international says he still has plenty to learn under Roberto De Zerbi. Moder operated in behind Evan Ferguson as De Zerbi made inventive use of his limited

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Mum had developed 'rare condition' before troubled birth and death of her son

A mother in labour pleaded for help before going into convulsions, an inquest heard. Robyn Davis, from Steyning, had developed an extremely rare condition which saw her low-risk pregnancy end in tragedy. The 28-year-old was put in a coma after

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'Visionary' ten-year plan being made to attract tourists

Consultants will draw up a 10-year plan to promote Brighton and Hove as a tourist destination and a centre for creative industries. The proposed Creative Destination Vision and Strategy is due to be drafted and signed off in the coming year and

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A-moo-sing picture of cow scoops young photographer competition prize

An 'a-moo-sing' snap of a cow scooped a competition prize for a young photographer. Jessica Bowles won the 11 to 17 years category of the South Downs National Park’s youth photography competition with her image of a cow at Woodingdean, Brighton

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Surf life-saving club calls for new members after expansion

A surf life-saving club is inviting new members to join after its recent expansion. Brighton’s Surf Life Saving Club (BSLSC) recently moved to Sea Lanes in Madeira Drive and now has space for more members. BSLSC has been oversubscribed in recent

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On-the-run mother 'would have given daughter to carers if she knew she would die'

Constance Marten said she would prefer her baby daughter to have gone into care than die while on the run. Marten told the Old Bailey she was “not prepared to take the gamble” of putting newborn Victoria through the social care system after her

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Charities, businesses and residents gather to meet The Argus editor

People from across the county gathered to meet The Argus’s editor last week. The gathering at Brighton Toy and Model Museum was an opportunity for businesses, charities and residents to meet our team and find out about the history of The Argus

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Historic club at risk of closure after council funding cuts

A historic bowls club says it is under threat after a cut in council funding means it can no longer afford to maintain its green. Brighton Bowling Club said the budget cuts mean it will no longer receive subsidised green maintenance. The 132

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Miss Great Britain hopeful wants to help women and disabled people in sport

A pageant queen who was given a five per cent chance of survival when she was born and is now vying to become Miss Great Britain wants to use her platform to break down barriers to sport for women and people with disabilities. Former rugby player

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Home baker studied music before taking on cakes

A woman who made the leap from music to baking now runs her own successful business from home. Ione Edwards-Bayne, who lives in West Hove, grew up in South London but moved to Marbella, Spain, for secondary school. Now 33, Ione first came to

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Sussex start-ups impress judges at business roadshow

 Sussex start-ups have impressed judges at a roadshow. The events, run by South East Angels and NatWest, give small independent businesses the chance to pitch to investors. This year’s roadshow started in Brighton on February 22 and will return

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Council extends food waste collection trial

A council is extending its food waste collection trial after residents praised it. The trial was launched in 2022 to some homes in the Mid Sussex District and has delivered promising results among participating households. Now, after a vote

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Neighbours slam plans to build homes on site of garages

Neighbours have slammed plans to build four homes on the site of garages in a residential street. Sam Stevens of Highcroft Construction has submitted proposals to Brighton and Hove City Council to demolish the garages behind homes in Broomfield

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City the worst outside of London for first-time house buyers

Brighton is the least affordable area for first-time home buyers outside of London, a new study has found. Comparisons of pay in relation to the price of houses found that the average resident must pay more than 13 times their annual salary for

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Anger at plans to add storeys to building which 'would block out sun'

Residents have reacted angrily to plans to build two additional floors and an outside lift on a block of flats. Castlemere Developments wants to construct 20 flats and a detached lift above the existing block Homeleigh in London Road, Patcham.

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Restaurant named one of the country's best for wine

A high-end city restaurant has been named one of the county's best for wine. Etch by Steven Edwards in Church Road, Hove, has been recognised as holding one of the best wine lists in the UK - with its "smart, progressive" menu and focus on independent

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Cruel carer defrauded £150,000 from vulnerable pensioner

A cruel carer defrauded a vulnerable pensioner out of more than £150,000. Paul King, 54, took Harry Brown’s life savings over a four-year period when he was supposed to be caring for the terminally ill 88-year-old. At the height of his dishonesty