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Liverpool check on defender for Albion clash after injury on international duty

Liverpool are checking on Andrew Robertson ahead of their clash with Albion. The left-back went off injured during Scotland’s friendly defeat to Northern Ireland on Tuesday. Members of both squads have been reporting back to their clubs after

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Boy, 13, hit by car and airlifted to hospital in critical condition

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Yacht goes up in flames at sea

A yacht went up in flames a mile away from port with no way of sailing back. The 30ft vessel caught fire off the coast of Brighton with its captain battling the flames to bring it under control. Brighton lifeboat was called out just before

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Pensioners set for £900 boost next week - but experts warn its not enough

Pensioners will see a boost to their payments from next week, as the state pension is set to increase by up to £900 from April 1. However, experts have warned that the state pension is still not enough for retirees to live on. Pension payments

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The best times and days to use your washing machine, dishwasher and more

There's no good time to do our laundry and dishes but did you know that you could save money if you time your weekly chores right? Whether it's cooking dinner for the family or hoovering the house, we spend so much of our lives doing chores.

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Southgate faces 'complicated' Euro selection task with Dunk hoping he has done enough

Gareth Southgate says he faces a “complicated” task to pick his Euro 2024 squad – as Lewis Dunk hopes to be on the plane. The Albion skipper had a mixed evening for England as he played a full 90 minutes in the 2-2 draw with Belgium. He generally

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Brighton set for wildly mixed weather across Easter bank holiday weekend

Brighton is set to have a mixed outlook for weather over the Easter bank holiday weekend for 2024. Over the extended weekend, people would ideally be looking forward to a sustained bit of sunny weather but that's not set to be the case. Good

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The heart of the community: Postmasters are an anchor for high streets and villages

No two days are ever the same for Postmasters. The Post Offices they run sit at the heart of their communities and are more than just a place to buy stamps or send parcels to friends and loved ones. Whether it’s to publicise a local event,

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Abba exhibition transports city to the '70s as Brighton marks Eurovision anniversary

"After the gloom of winter the town is waking up again in time for its biggest event in years." That was what was written in The Argus 50 years ago on April 3, 1974, just days before Abba took to the stage for their career-defining performance at Brighton

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Woman, 70, in serious condition after being hit by van

A 70-year-old woman was taken to hospital after she was knocked down by a van. The woman was hit at the junction of Warwick Street and Brighton Road in Worthing yesterday at around 3.15pm. An air ambulance landed at Worthing beach but she was

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Recap: 'person hit by car'

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Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman died in home is bailed

A man who was arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman died at a house has been bailed. Emergency services were called to the woman was "in medical distress" at a home in Skylark Avenue, Peacehaven, on Monday afternoon. Yesterday, police

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Dykes set for York Hall date but as he makes progress in pro game

Harvey Dykes is set to return to action with a date at York Hall. The Brighton heavyweight will fight at the legendary London venue on April 12. His opponent has yet to be confirmed but is understood to be a tough competitor from Bosnia.

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Girl followed and harassed by man in van

Police are appealing for information after a girl reported being followed and harassed by a man in a van. At about 3.30pm on March 6, the 17-year-old girl was approached and followed by a man in a white Mercedes Sprinter van in Broyle Road, Chichester

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Shop shut down for having illegal vapes and selling to children

A shop has been ordered to close after trading standards officers discovered it had been selling illegal vapes and cigarettes and supplying vapes to children. Nila Vape in Lewes Road, Brighton, was issued with a month-long closure order after an

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Antiques dealer found dead in his flat had been 'beaten and stabbed'

An antiques dealer found dead in his flat had been beaten and stabbed, an inquest heard. Michael Martin who was found dead in Worthing, suffered multiple traumas, a coroner was told. Following a post mortem examination, the cause of death was

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Katie Price warns young women about dangers of plastic surgery

Katie Price wants to educate young women about how "damaging" plastic surgery can be. The glamour model said there is "nothing worse" than people getting fillers in their early 20s. Despite undergoing several procedures herself, Price said 

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Raw sewage spilled into sea for over 300,000 hours last year by Sussex water company

Sewage spills into seas and rivers by Southern Water nearly doubled in a year.  There were 29,494 spills last year by company which supplies water to most of West Sussex as well as Brighton, Hove, Lewes and Hastings.  This was up from 16,688

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Joy as buses running to stunning beauty spots are saved from the axe

Bus services to the Devil’s Dyke and Ditchling Beacon have been given a one-year reprieve after they were threatened by subsidy cuts when the council set its budget last month. The stay of execution comes after the government gave the council permission

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Martin Lewis car insurance warning as prices soar by nearly £300

Martin Lewis has issued advice to anyone looking for new car insurance deals as research shows premiums have increased by £279 in the last 12 months. The Money Saving Expert revealed that insurance companies are “legally obliged” to offer existing

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‘Danger to life’ warning as strong winds to cause ‘large coastal waves’ across Sussex

A warning has been issued as wind and strong waves set to hit coastal parts of Sussex. The yellow alert, from the Met Office, is in place for the county from Chichester to Eastbourne from 7am until 6pm tomorrow. A spokesman for the national

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OMD: 'Energy and atmosphere,  admirable had it been from a band half their age'

OMD embraced Brighton and The Dome last night with a first class performance combining energy, precision and atmosphere, admirable had it been from a band half their age. Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphrey's obvious warmth for each other and their

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‘Exceedingly unlikely’ Constance Marten's baby died from cold, trial told

An expert told jurors it was “exceedingly unlikely” fugitive mother Constance Marten’s newborn baby died from the cold. Marten, 36, and her partner Mark Gordon, 49, were living off grid in a tent on the South Downs when their daughter Victoria

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First-time home buyers to be offered new mortgage with just £5,000 deposit

Those who are looking to get onto the property ladder can now apply for a new £5,000 deposit mortgage, launched by a UK building society. Yorkshire Building Society said its new fee-free deal will enable first-time buyers across England, Scotland

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A big chance might beckon RDZ - but it feels like he has a lot to do yet at Albion

Bayern Munich might look to Roberto De Zerbi as their new head coach if they cannot land their top target Xabi Alonso this summer. That, effectively, is the latest from Germany as the build-up to a potential summer merry-go-round continues.

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'Fab' Alexis has grown, says legend who blazed Albion-to-Liverpool trail

Alexis Mac Allister has emerged as Liverpool’s most important midfielder after his summer move from Albion. That is the verdict from the man who blazed the same trail four decades ago and went on to become a Football League and European Cup winner

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'We're determined to increase supply of housing'

Last week we saw lots of positive change in Brighton and Hove, writes council leader Bella Sankey. On Thursday we formally opened a new affordable housing development in Coldean. This is the second major development to come from the Council’s joint

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Plans for 240 homes next to A27 get go-ahead despite fears for loss of countryside

Proposals for a major housing development in Polegate have been given the go ahead by Wealden planners.  Wealden District Council’s Planning Committee South approved an application seeking outline permission to build up to 240 on land to the south

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Couple's wedding features in BBC documentary for same-sex marriage anniversary

A couple will have their “magic” wedding featured on BBC One as part of a documentary celebrating ten years of same-sex marriage in the UK. Dan Mackey and Adam Johnson married in October with the help of a few famous faces including singer Sophie

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The Argus readers can subscribe for just £2 for 2 months in this flash sale

Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £2 for 2 months or over 30% 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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Everything you need to know about the Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner election

The Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner election is set to take place on May 2. To help residents prepare, Arun District Council has gathered all the information they will need to know before voting. Poll cards will soon be delivered by post

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Suffragette and champion of deaf women and children commemorated with plaque

A suffragette and champion of deaf women and children has been commemorated with a blue plaque. Mary Hare, who lived from 1865 to 1945, was a revolutionary campaigner for the inclusion in society and education of deaf children, who at that time

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Warning over measles as people urged to keep up to date with vaccinations

People are being urged to get up to date with their vaccines after concerns about measles cases. NHS Sussex has issued a warning over the "highly infectious disease", which can spread easily and cause "severe issues". According to the heath

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Students invited to take part in bench designing competition

Students are being invited to take part in a design competition. Brighton University students have the chance to design a bench which could feature in spots around the city. The competition started on March 19 and submissions will be accepted

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Shock after woman's death - man held for murder and administering noxious substance

A community has been rocked by the death of a woman in a quiet residential street. Neighbours saw ambulances and police cars arrive at a house in Skylark Avenue in Peacehaven at around 4pm on Monday. Emergency services were called to a woman

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5 of the best places to enjoy a sumptuous Sunday roast in Brighton

The humble Sunday roast is a British staple, and there are several places you can try out in Brighton that are considered to be great for it. The combination of tender meat, golden roast potatoes, gorgeous gravy, Yorkshire puddings and nutritious

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Hospitals carry out most same-day total keyhole hysterectomies in South East

A Sussex NHS trust has carried out the most same-day total keyhole hysterectomies in the South East. University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust came up with an "innovative pathway" after Covid-19 to allow women to go home the same day after

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Vital bonus point for Raiders in decisive Tonbridge road loss

Raiders secured a vital bonus point despite a heavy defeat to give themselves breathing space at the bottom of the league. Five tries for Worthing were not enough against a strong Tonbridge Juddians side who crossed the whitewash nine times in

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Jacqueline Wilson to release new adult sequel to her Girls series

Dame Jacqueline Wilson is to release her first adult novel since the 1970s as she returns to her beloved Girls series. The 78-year-old bestselling author, who lives near Alfriston, will revisit the lives of Ellie, Magda and Nadine who are now faced

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Heath take title race to final day as Chichester secure losing bonus point

Haywards Heath 41 Crawley 20 Haywards Heath secured a comfortable bonus point win to set up a league-deciding final match heading into the last week of the season. A brace from Matt Cains and tries from across the back line helped Heath

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People can have wills drawn up for under £300 thanks to charity initiative

People can have a will drawn up for under £300 as a result of a charity initiative. From April 1, Brighton and Hove residents can book an appointment with a participating solicitor who will help them draft their document for a small contribution

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Amateur fossil hunter makes once-in-a-lifetime mammoth tooth find on holiday

An amateur fossil hunter made a once-in-a-lifetime discovery after finding a huge mammoth tooth on a beach. Chris Bien was visiting Holland-on-Sea, Essex, as part of her birthday celebrations when she took a walk on the beach with her husband Mark

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Sussex village with celebrity residents named 'stardusted hotspot'

A village has been named a "stardusted hotspot". West Wittering, near Chichester, is one of the UK locations featured on The Telegraph's list of "beautiful corners of Britain where celebrities are taking over". This is because the village has

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Inside Regency house with sea views which is on the market for £3.5m

A Regency house with sea views is on the market for £3.5m. The five-storey home, which has five bedrooms, three reception rooms and three bathrooms, has been described by estate agents Brand Vaughan as a "once-in-a-lifetime buy". Located in

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Work to fell trees in 'green oasis' branded 'massacre' by dog walkers

Work to fell dozens of trees in a “green oasis” has been branded a “massacre” by dog walkers. Withdean Woods in Brighton were cleared out due to the risk of diseased ash trees falling on to homes and paths. Brighton and Hove City Council was