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Young Reporter CH at the Mountbatten Festival Naran Mergen Christs Hospital
On the 8th of March, students and staff from Christ’s Hospital embarked on a memorable journey to the Mountbatten Festival of Music 2024, held at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall. This annual event, showcasing the incredible talents of the Royal Marines
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Barco could be next Albion player to make senior international debut
Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni wants to give Valentin Barco his international debut over the next few days. The Albion left-back or midfielder is with the senior squad for the first time as they play two friendlies in the USA. Barco is one of
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Martin Lewis shares the 'simple' text that 'could slash your mobile bill'
Martin Lewis has urged Brits to send this 'simple' text to help them save on their mobile phone bill. The MoneySavingExpert founder shared some advice with his followers on TikTok during one of his walks. The personal finance pro urged people
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Multimillion-pound restoration work begins at historic fort
Work has begun to restore a historic fort and reveal never-before-seen areas. The £7.5 million restoration, which is taking place throughout 2024, means Newhaven Fort will remain closed to the public until its grand reopening in early 2025.
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Dog walker pleads guilty after repeatedly smashing spaniel's head against a wall
A man has pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary harm to a protected animal after a video of him “smashing” a dog’s head against a wall went viral. Luke Cobb was caught on a ring doorbell camera picking up a dog he was walking by its head and thrusting
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Pier restaurant extending opening hours ahead of summer months
A restaurant on a pier is extending its opening hours and days for summer. Perch On The Pier, on Worthing Pier, will be extending its hours from March 29. Rather than just five days a week, the restaurant will now be open seven days. READ
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Field with more than 500,000 tulips set to open in Sussex at the end of March
A field of more than 500,000 tulips is set to open in Sussex soon as part of a festival at Tulleys Farm. Tulip Fest is set to open on Friday, March 29 and will be open on weekends up until the end of April as well as some weekdays in that period
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Peace camp near arms factory will be removed as 'unauthorised' dwelling by council
A “peace camp” erected near an arms factory will be removed from council land. Brighton and Hove City Council said it plans to get rid of the “unauthorised” encampment erected on its land in protest against the factory’s links to the Israel-Gaza
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'Keep children and pets close' as another section of cliff collapses
A warning has been issued after another cliff fall. A section of the cliff in Newhaven crumbled this week, prompting a new warning from Lewes District Council. The council said that the cliffs are "unstable" and can "crumble without warning
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Man arrested after altercation involving group of teenagers
A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault after an altercation involving teenagers in the city centre. An officer from Sussex Police was on duty in North Street, Brighton, at 7.50pm on Wednesday, March 20. READ MORE: Police woman
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Verbruggen told when he will play for Holland as boss highlights key part of his game
Bart Verbruggen has been told to prepare for more action in goal for Holland. The Albion keeper will earn a fifth senior cap when he faces Germany in a friendly in Frankfurt on Tuesday before heading back to club action. Dutch boss Ronald Koeman
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Duck put to sleep after being critically injured in 'catapult attack'
A duck has been put to sleep after being "critically injured" by a ball bearing believed to have been fired using a catapult. East Sussex Wildlife Rescue and Ambulance Service (WRAS) was called to Delves Retirement Home, in Delves Road, Lewes,
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Brighton actress felt 'major connection' to Amy Winehouse ahead of starring in biopic
An actress from Brighton said she felt a "major connection" to Amy Winehouse as she embarked on a brutal diet to play the late singer in an upcoming biopic. Marisa Abela said that being "frailer and smaller" helped her to portray the Rehab singer
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'Light touch' parking could remain after residents' outrage
Plans to change parking restrictions could be shelved after an overwhelming response from residents. People were being consulted on whether to change current “light touch” parking restrictions to “full” all-day schemes. Across five areas of
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Sussex supermarket went bust owing more than £1 million
A defunct sustainable supermarket owed more than £1 million to suppliers and the taxman when it went bust. Hisbe, which had shops in York Place, Brighton, and Portland Road in Worthing, went into liquidation in February after over a decade of trading
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Woman remains in critical condition after being hit by a car
A woman who was hit by a car remains in a critical condition following a crash earlier this week. The 77-year-old woman remains in hospital after being airlifted from the scene of a crash in Chichester Road in Bersted near Bognor on Tuesday.
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'Silly' people told to move after starting fire under unstable cliffs
Emergency services were called after a group of people started a fire underneath unstable cliffs. Coastguard teams were called to Birling Gap near Eastbourne at around 6.10pm on Tuesday. Teams got the people to move away and extinguish the
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DVLA £1,000 warning to 3.6 million drivers who passed their test before 2015
Millions of motorists are currently driving illegally and at risk of a £1,000 fine from the DVLA, new figures have shown. It is illegal in the UK to get behind the wheel of vehicle without a valid photocard licence, which carries a driver’s personal
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Greene King launches free pint offer for Brits but only if this one thing happens
Greene King has partnered with former professional footballer Peter Crouch to launch a giveaway of free pints across the country but there’s a catch. Free pints will only be given away after the first drop of rain falls in Manchester from March
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What temperature should a fridge be? (plus some energy saving tips)
We look in our fridge multiple times a day but do you know what temperature it should actually be at? You might have asked this question whilst fetching milk for your morning cuppa or when raiding the shelves for a midnight snack. Either way
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Martin Lewis shares how to get 'very cheapest' easyJet flights - you need to be quick
Are you planning a holiday and wondering how to get the cheapest flights? Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has shared a tip for those of us who are flying with easyJet. In a video posted to his X account, formerly Twitter, Lewis has shared one
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I'm a personal finance writer: How to spot a scam and what to do if you're scammed
With technology being a huge part of our lives, it’s worth knowing what to look out for when it comes to scams. Scams can pop up at any time including on emails or via phone calls and if scammers are successful, they can leave us out of pocket.
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Constance Marten and Mark Gordon trial to resume next week
The trial of an aristocrat and her partner accused of the manslaughter by gross negligence of their baby daughter is not sitting this week. Constance Marten, 36, and Mark Gordon, 49, have been on trial since the end of January. The Old Bailey
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'Obscure' council tax discount highlighted by Martin Lewis could save you thousands
A little-known council tax discount highlighted by Martin Lewis could save people thousands of pounds on their council tax this year, as bills are set to increase again next month. The Money Saving Expert has previously raised awareness of the
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Losada says Albion style is a bit like Barcelona - and is a better fit for the squad
Vicky Losada says Albion now have a playing style which suits the players in their squad. But she has warned getting it right will be a gradual process – just like it was in her FC Barcelona days. The Seagulls’ captain says she can see similarities
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Albion will be in 'strong position' for summer as others in Prem pay price
Albion will go into this summer in a strong financial position – as some rival clubs come under increasing self-inflicted pressure. Football finance expert Kieran Maguire believes the Seagulls have worked themselves into a great starting place
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Recycling centres extend opening hours for summer months
Recycling centres across West Sussex will be extending their opening hours for spring and summer. In winter and autumn they operate from 9am to 4pm but this will change to 9am to 6pm from April 1 through to September 30. READ MORE: Supermarket
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Religious hate crimes increase since Hamas attack on Israel
Religiously motivated hate crimes have surged since the Hamas attack on Israel on Saturday 7 October, according to a report going before councillors next week. Recorded cases rose to 99 in the nine months to December – up from 63 in the whole of
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People frustrated after new housing development delayed by months
People have been left frustrated after a new housing development expected to be completed this month has been delayed until summer. The completion date for the Free Wharf 21 site on the A259 in Brighton Road, Shoreham, was expected to welcome new
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Pubs and takeaways given new food hygiene scores
New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to ten of Brighton and Hove’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows. • Rated 5: Kooks at 56 Gardner Street, Brighton; rated on March 6 • Rated 5: Starbucks at 50 - 51 Western Road
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'Such a shame': People express sadness over potential closure of much-loved shop
People are upset about the potential future closure of a convenience store that has been open for over five decades. The store, in Holmbush Way, Southwick, is currently part of a semi-detached bungalow, with three bedrooms upstairs and living quarters
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Residents slam 'eyesore' plans to build additional storeys on block of flats
Residents have reacted angrily to plans to build additional storeys on top of a block of flats and branded the designs an “eyesore”. Chalice Properties wants to put nine more apartments on top of The Haven in Brighton Road, Lancing, which is currently
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Traders react as 'no stopping' red lines painted outside shops
Businesses have given mixed reactions to new double red lines on two of the main arteries into the city. Drivers will be fined if they stop on the lines which are supposed to help traffic flow by stopping “antisocial parking” in London Road and
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'The Rosie Duffield vote could gain a head of steam'
Some people in Brighton Pavilion are considering voting for a surprise, unofficial, candidate, writes columnist Andy Winter. She will not be on the ballot paper, but people have told me that they might write her name at the bottom of the ballot. She
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Demolition work to begin to make way for new seafront Premier Inn
Demolition works to make way for a new seafront Premier Inn will begin soon. The Old Fire Station in High Street, Bognor, will be fenced off from March 25 for demolition, with the work estimated to take six to eight weeks. The car park access
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Couple walk miles between football stadiums in 'fitting tribute to a dear friend'
A couple who walked 50 miles between football stadiums in memory of their friend said the trek was a “fitting tribute to a lovely man”. Dave Devonport died in 2023 after a six-year battle with lung cancer which his family said was “like an axe
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Pub named one of the best places in the UK for a roast dinner
A pub has been named one of the best places in the UK to have a roast dinner. The Walrus in Brighton ranked 12th in a recent list of the top 20 pubs and restaurants to enjoy the much-loved British staple. Travel site Big 7 Travel judged pubs
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CCTV cameras across Sussex to be upgraded
Police and authorities have announced plans to upgrade CCTV cameras across the county. Over the coming months, outdated cameras across the region will be replaced by digital ones to provide Sussex with new systems. Additionally, the technology
