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Dunk plays his part late on after England display is marred by costly error

Lewis Dunk helped England snatch a last-minute equaliser at Wembley. The Albion skipper played the full game as the hosts grabbed a 2-2 friendly draw with Belgium. His error led to the second Belgian goal and marred an otherwise assured display

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County gets £40 million funding for homes, health care and high street improvements

Parts of the county have been given a £40 million funding boost to build new homes and improve health care facilities and high streets. Hastings and Rother will get the funding from the government’s levelling up partnerships programme. The

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Firefighters attend blaze in derelict building

Firefighters attended a blaze at a derelict building. Plumes of smoke rose from the building in Lewes Road, Brighton, this afternoon at around 4.45pm. Three fire engines were called to the building which was set alight in a suspected arson

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Clark makes Hove century in run-up to new Championship season

Sussex batsman Tom Clark tuned up for the new season with a century at Hove. He reached 102 off 159 balls, hitting 20 fours, in a rain-curtailed pre-season friendly with Surrey at Hove. Clark retired immediately after reaching three figures

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Air ambulance called as pedestrian struck by van on seafront

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Ref and VAR named for Anfield clash - and Klopp has history with one of them

Albion will come across referee David Coote for the first time since the opening day of the season. The Nottinghamshire-based official will have the whistle when the Seagulls play Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday. His VAR will be Paul Tierney

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Murder and noxious substance investigation launched after woman dies

A murder investigation has been launched after a woman died in a residential street. Emergency services were called as the woman was in medical distress at a home in Skylark Avenue, Peacehaven, on Monday afternoon. Police have now confirmed

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More than 1,000 homes could be built on former airfield

More than a thousand homes could be built on a former airfield. Housing provider Abri and developer Vistry Group want to build 1,500 homes at the former Ford Airfield near Arundel. The major development would provide 50 per cent affordable

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Man to face trial for murder after pensioner found dead in flat

A man will be tried for murder later this year after a pensioner was found dead in a flat. Michael Martin, 72, was found dead at the flat on St Botolph's Road, Worthing, on Friday evening. Emergency services were called at about 6.30pm.

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Martin Lewis advises on the energy tariffs to go for ahead of April price change

Martin Lewis has given advice on what energy tariffs people should go for ahead of the price change in April 2024. The MoneySavingExpert has shared some recommendations ahead of the change to the energy price cap on April 1. Between April 1

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Woman dies after emergency services called to incident

A woman has died after emergency services were called to an incident. Emergency services were called because the woman was in medical distress at a home in Skylark Avenue, Peacehaven, yesterday afternoon. A man is now in custody. A spokeswoman

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Recap: Trial of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon continues

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As it happened: Police and forensic officers at scene after woman died

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The Co-operative Bank reveals plans to cut 400 jobs in the UK

The Co-operative Bank has said it plans to cut around 400 jobs, more than one in 10 of its workforce, as part of plans to slash costs. The bank said that it was embarking on a consultation and restructure which will lead to a net reduction of 12%

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All the places kids can eat for free or £1 in Easter half term (Asda and more)

If you’re heading out and about with the family this Easter and you want a break from egg hunting (and all the chocolate), there are a variety of restaurants and cafés offering free meals for kids. Keeping little ones fed and watered between visiting

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UK hotels to see 'worst levels yet' of bed bugs in 2024 research shows

Over the last two years hotels in the UK have seen a 278% increase in the levels of bed bugs but 2024 is set to be the worst yet according to recent research.  A bed bug outbreak in Paris made national headlines at the back end of 2023 after travellers

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Brits urged to do one simple check this Easter Bank Holiday or risk being fined

Drivers have been urged to make one simple check before heading out for the Bank Holiday long weekend. If you are heading out on a staycation or you're treating the kids to an Easter day out rolling eggs, there is nothing less relaxing than being

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Six Sussex Papa Johns to close this spring

Six Papa Johns branches in Sussex are set to close this spring as part of mass closures across the country. The pizza takeaway business confirmed plans to axe 43 “underperforming” locations in the UK after launching a review at the start of the

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Crawley boss praises his men on the touchline as he serves two-game ban

Scott Lindsey thanked his unsung heroes who are helping him through a touchline ban. The Crawley boss watched from the main stand at Prenton Park as his side won 3-1 at Tranmere Rovers. He completes a two-match suspension when Doncaster visit

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'Goals pay the rent' - now Worthing hope to benefit from their share of TV limelight

Matt Smith used a famous old commentary line as his pay-off while presenting Worthing’s big game on TNT Sports. “Goals pay the rent,” he said of Danny Cashman, whose fine strikes secured a 2-2 draw with Bath City. It was a nod to David Coleman

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Café will close this month after decade on high street

A café is set to close this month after a decade of trading. Tom Foolery Café in Shoreham High Street will have its final day on March 31. The news was revealed at the weekend, with the owners announcing they have sold the venue to another

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Robot baggage handlers to replace drivers at Gatwick

Robot baggage trucks will transport luggage from the terminal to the plane - putting an end to suitcases falling off the back of carts. British Airways owner IAG will roll out the self-driving trucks airside at Gatwick Airport as soon as May, according

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Inside new bakery opening this week

A new bakery is opening this week. Cornish Bakery will open its doors in Lewes at the ex-M&Co store in The Friars, High Street, on Wednesday. A company spokesman said: "We're incoming, we'll be throwing open the doors to our newest bakery

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School governor inspired by late father to stand to become councillor

A school governor was inspired by her late father to stand to become a councillor. Becky Allinson has been selected by Labour to stand in St Mary’s ward in Shoreham for May’s Adur council elections. The seat was formerly held by Catherine Arnold

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Student who was struggling with university course took his own life

A student who was struggling with his university course took his own life, an inquest heard. Jiaxing Shi, referred to as Justin by his family, was found dead in his flat in Brighton on New Year's Day. An inquest into his death took place at

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Pub, restaurant and kebab shops given low food hygiene ratings

A pub, a restaurant and two kebab shops have been given the second lowest food hygiene rating, the Food Standards Agency shows. The Green Dragon, at 8 - 9 Sydney Street, Brighton, was handed a one-out-of-five rating after assessment on February

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Adult Easter egg hunt at vintage shop to take place this weekend

An Easter egg hunt for adults will take place at a vintage shop this weekend. People can participate in the event at Snoopers Paradise, in Kensington Gardens, Brighton, from Friday until Easter Sunday. The annual hunt, where grown-ups have

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Young seal 'coughing' and struggling to breathe rescued for treatment

A young seal struggling to breathe has been rescued from a beach. The stricken animal, which was "coughing a lot" was found at Ovingdean on Friday. East Sussex Wildlife Rescue Ambulance Service (WRAS) took the grey seal in at its Lewes centre

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'I had one eye on my council papers and one on my mousecam'

Have you ever been jilted? Or left standing outside a restaurant holding a bunch of flowers and a wan grin? This week, my heart was cut to the quick, writes Councillor Alistair McNair. For a while, there’d been a rustling in the cupboard under

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People in 'utter disbelief' as recycling not collected in ten weeks

People in a set of newbuild homes have told of their “utter disbelief” at having no recycling collections for nearly ten weeks. Recycling has been piling up since January in Downsman Court in Hangleton and residents have been met with “excuse after

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Councillor who missed meetings was partying at Butlin's

A councillor who lost his seat for not fulfilling his duties went on holiday when he should have been at meetings. Former Wealden District Council councillor Spike Mayhew lost his Uckfield seat after not attending council meetings for over six

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Drusillas zoo is building new £500k habitat for monkeys

Drusillas is building a £500,000 new habitat for its monkeys, complete with a heated tree. The zoo, in Alfriston, said the new custom-designed home for the resident colobus monkeys is its largest investment yet and will provide the animals with

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Plans submitted to transform tired and dilapidated sports pavilion

A dilapidated sports pavilion is in line for a transformation. Adur District Council wants to demolish the building in Shoreham’s Buckingham Park, which is used by Shoreham RFC and others on a pay-and-play basis, and turn it into a modern facility

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Plans for 65 new homes go ahead as Southern Water says their system can cope

Plans to build up to 65 homes in Pulborough have been approved by Horsham District Council. The outline application for Stane Street, in Codmore Hill, was given the nod by the planning committee. But they laid out some conditions. The plans