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Lolos strike gives Crawley precious point in push for play-offs

Klaidi Lolos scored for the third successive game as Crawley clinched a 1-1 home draw to deny promotion-chasing Stockport the chance to cut the gap on Sky Bet League Two leaders Mansfield to just two points. Antoni Sarcevic headed the Hatters in

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Appeal to identify this man after woman reports sexual assault in broad daylight

Police are trying to identify this man in relation to a report of a sexual assault. A woman in her late teens reported being approached and sexually assaulted by a man outside Sainsbury’s in Worthing Road, Horsham. She was sitting on a bench

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More than 300 students to perform on stage at Brighton Dome

More than 300 students will perform on stage this weekend. Students from Dorothy Stringer Secondary School, in Loder Road, Brighton, will take part in their annual dance show at the Dome on Saturday. The evening will feature a variety of dance

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Man whose death in house fire triggered murder probe named

A man whose death in a house fire triggered a murder investigation has been named. Andrew Jones was pronounced dead at the scene of the blaze in Preston Road, Brighton, on Sunday, March 10. An inquest into the 50-year-old’s death opened this

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Biker had to have his leg amputated after crash with engineer

A drug driver who crashed into a motorcyclist leaving him with injuries so serious that he needed his leg amputated has been jailed. James Pateman drove his Ford Transit van into Jeremy Brand knocking him over onto the pavement on July 21 last

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Armed police called to report of man with gun

Armed police were called to a report of a man with a gun in the city. There was a report of a man with a gun in Beaconsfield Road, Brighton, at around 12.30pm today. Officers tracked him to London Road. They arrested a 54-year-old man from

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Man found with £1 million worth of drugs after he was seen acting suspiciously

A drug dealer who was found with drugs worth almost £1million was caught after he was seen acting suspiciously. Danny Wilder, of Vale Road in St Leonards, was detained after being seen behaving suspiciously by officers in Cloudesley Road, St Leonards

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Late goal and teen's debut - Harris reveals two pluses from Albion's tough WSL day

Mikey Harris has revealed he was pleased to give Albion fans a goal - and glimpse of a young prospect. The Seagulls went down 4-1 at home to Manchester City in the WSL but had some consolation when Lee Guem-min scored late on. There was also

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Over forty residents back in flats after being evacuated in the middle of the night

Over forty residents are back in their flats after being evacuated and having to sleep in a town hall. Residents of Yew Court, in Springfield Road, Crawley, were forced to leave their homes in the early hours of Friday morning after a "disturbance

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Dog walker 'over the moon' to see sunbathing seal on seafront

A dog walker was “over the moon” to see a seal lounging on the seafront. Haley Magee stumbled upon the sunbathing creature on Saturday morning and stopped to watch it. Seals normally spend the months between December and April moulting to remove

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Katie Price declared bankrupt for a second time over unpaid taxes

Katie Price has been declared bankrupt a second time after owing over £750,000 in unpaid tax. It was heard in London’s Rolls Building, Insolvency and Companies Court on Monday that the former glamour model, who was previously declared bankrupt

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Martin Lewis issues urgent DVLA fine warning to 2 million drivers

Martin Lewis has warned drivers who passed their test before 2015 to make a “quick check” now to avoid a £1,000 fine. The Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has found that more than two million licences may be out of date, putting drivers

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Liverpool ready to bounce back against Albion after late FA Cup setback

Liverpool will be fired up and ready to go when they face Albion after the international window. The Anfield outfit are regrouping after their 4-3 FA Cup defeat at Manchester United. They looked weary in the extra-time but will be recharged

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Drug dealer caught by armed police after getting taxi for just 100 metres

A drug dealer was caught by armed police after he took a taxi for just a 100 metres. Officers from the tactical firearms unit on plain-clothes patrols spotted Fiorent Muharremi acting suspiciously in Clifton Road, Brighton, at the junction with

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Albion duo link up with Argentina squad ahead of USA friendly dates

Facundo Buonanotte and Valentin Barco have linked up with the senior Argentina squad. The Albion duo are part of the group selected to play two friendlies in the USA. They are initially based in Philadelphia, where Argentina will play El Salvador

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Boy, 5, and girl, 10, hit by car

A boy has been taken to hospital after he and a girl were hit by a car. Police were called to the scene of a crash at around 8.40am this morning, March 18, in Ifield Drive, Crawley.  A five-year-old boy and ten-year-old girl were hit by the

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Handyman 'didn't know' seven Vietnamese migrants were hiding in his refrigerated van

A handyman said he had no idea there were seven Vietnamese migrants hiding in a secret compartment in his refrigerated van when he boarded a cross-Channel ferry. The seven people were rescued after breaking a false wall and calling for help just

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'He was greatly loved' - Man dies after being hit by a car

The family of a man who died after being hit by a car have paid tribute to him. James Langlands, from Horsham, died in hospital following the crash involving a red Audi A1 in Winchester Road, Petersfield, last month. James’s family said the

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Work begins on major seafront revamp project

Preparation work has begun on a project to revamp the seafront of a Sussex town. Contractors are digging trenches at the seafront green in Littlehampton. They will be checking where utility services are under the ground for about a week from

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Worthing face big week before ground-breaking live TV date

Worthing are facing key sessions on the training pitch ahead of their big TV date. Rebels’ faltering play-off push will come under the spotlight on Sunday when they host Bath City live on TNT Sports. A lot has changed at the Sussex Transport

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Jaydev hopes for more magical moments as he signs up for key Sussex fixtures

Sussex will bring back Jaydev Unadkat for what they hope is a promotion push. The India fast bowler will play the final five games of the County Championship campaign. Unadkat played three Championship games for Sussex towards the end of last

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Piers Morgan returns to Sussex village to celebrate birthday event

Piers Morgan was spotted over the weekend back in his Sussex hometown. The controversial presenter, who grew up in the county, returned to celebrate his sister Charlotte's birthday. In an Instagram post, Piers wrote: "Happy birthday to my lovely

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Police cars, coastguard crews and lifeboat attend harbour incident

A person has been taken to hospital after an incident at a harbour.  There were seven police cars, coastguard crews and a lifeboat at the scene after reports of a person in difficulty in the water near the Shoreham Harbour western arm at around

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Can you get a free TV licence? DWP issues reminder ahead of April price hike

Almost everyone who watches live television must obtain a TV Licence to do so, but some of us are eligible for a free licence and may not know it. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV

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More than 80,000 people owed £6,250 after DWP error - are you due money?

Thousands of people are being told they could be due a share of £500m following a Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) error. The DWP owes £500m in back pay to more than 80,000 people across the UK, including married women, widows and pensioners

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Are rats and mice legally protected in the UK? The law surrounding wild rodents

With the thought of rats and mice scurrying around your home or garden being less than ideal, you might be wondering if the rodents are legally protected and if you can get into trouble for dealing with them yourself. Some species of rodents are

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How to tell if you have a rare and valuable coin

Brits have been told they could be sitting on a small fortune in the form of valuable coins in their change. Coin collecting is a very popular hobby, and coins often sell for hundreds or even thousands of times their face value at auctions and

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Aspiring home cooks: How you can WIN a £100 Sainsbury's voucher

Ready to put your cooking skills to the test and try out some new spring recipes? Aspiring home chefs will enjoy adding some seasonal dishes to the weekly meal plan, such as spring green pasta, chicken and spinach pot pie or adding new twists to

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Recap after railway line blocked due to incident - trains cancelled and delayed

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Van Hecke loved Europa challenge - with sights set on giving it another go

Jan Paul van Hecke has revealed he loved the Europa League challenge – and is “upset” it is already over. The Albion centre-back enhanced his growing reputation with his performance on the UEFA stage. He relished the chance to impress a Dutch

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Crawley told to be the team who keep their play-off nerve as others wobble

Crawley have been told they can be the side who keep their nerve in the race for a play-off place. Reds will climb into the top seven if they beat title-chasing Stockport County at the Broadfield Stadium tonight (7.45pm). They have emerged

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TV show on the cops who police Brighton's nightlife returns for second series

A television show that follows officers as they police Brighton and Hove after dark will return for a second series. Channel 4’s Night Coppers shadows response officers as they police the city’s night-time economy, alongside officers and staff

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Football stadium will get new £2m artificial pitch with help from former Prem player

Funding of £1million for a new pitch at Southwick Football Club has been agreed by Adur District Council. A match-funding agreement –approved by the council’s cabinet at its meeting on Tuesday, March 12 – will see a total of £1million over two

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Tributes pour in for 'kind and caring' schoolboy

Tributes have been paid to a “kind and caring” schoolboy who died aged 14. A fundraiser has been set up in memory of Seaford Head pupil Thomas Balkham, the community saying they have “lost a true friend, brother and son”. The fundraiser has

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Developer who hacked off pub's historic tiles may change it to a shop or cafe

A millionaire property developer who ripped historic green tiles off his pub has submitted two plans to replace them and change the use of the building. Charlie Southall, owner of the Montreal Arms in Brighton, was ordered to repair or replace

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'With courage nothing is impossible' - RNLI crews sign special pledge for anniversary

Our city’s RNLI crew are the latest to sign a special pledge as part of the charity’s 200th anniversary. Brighton's RNLI crew signed the scroll which details the lifesaving commitments of the charity. It is making a journey around the UK to

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Labour leader slams Conservatives in racism row

Council leader Bella Sankey criticised the Conservatives over racist remarks alleged to have been made by the party’s biggest individual donor Frank Hester. Councillor Sankey called it disgraceful that the Tories, who have refused to return donations

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Internationally acclaimed singer to play intimate gig at seafront club this month

An internationally acclaimed musician will play an intimate gig in Hove this month. James Bay will play a set on the roof terrace of Rockwater fresh off the heels of his most recent tour to Australia. The Hold Back The River and Let It Go singer

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Owner of Hastings Pier and Eastbourne Pier fined for speeding on A27 in gold Tesla

The owner of Hastings Pier and Eastbourne Pier has been fined hundreds of pounds for speeding on the A27. Sheikh Abid Gulzar, 78, from Grand Parade, Eastbourne, was caught driving a Tesla vehicle at a speed exceeding the 70 mph limit on the A27

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Former nurses' accommodation block is a 'horror' and will be demolished for flats

Plans to build a block of 17 flats in Haywards Heath have been approved by Mid Sussex District Council. The application, from Linden House Developments Ltd, for Southdowns Park was given the nod by the planning committee. The permission means