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Haines hopes India trip pays off - but he is keeping England thoughts on hold for now
Tom Haines hopes a winter trip to India can help him enjoy a high-scoring season. But the Sussex opener is keeping any thoughts of an England call firmly in the background. Haines made 133 at Hove in the season-opener against Northants.
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Sussex man becomes first person to run the length of Africa
A man from Sussex has become the first person to run the full length of Africa after crossing the finish line in Tunisia. Russ Cook, from Worthing, set off from South Africa’s most southerly point on April 22 2023 and he reached Tunisia’s most
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Thousands of runners take part in incredible marathon weekend
What was predicted to be a record number of runners took part in the Brighton Marathon weekend. Some 13,000 people pounded the streets for 26.2 miles across the city on Sunday, with thousands more taking part in the Brighton Miles and 10k too.
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Sussex braced for hazardous conditions as wind weather warning issued
A weather warning has been issued for coastal Sussex as strong winds are set to cause disruption. The Met Office alert is in place from 1am to 12pm on Tuesday, April 9. Winds of up to 45mph are set to batter Brighton and unsettled conditions
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Baby skate rays named after Abba members as city celebrates milestone
Four new “Bjorn” skate rays have been named after the members of Abba as the city celebrates the 50th anniversary of the group’s Eurovision win in Brighton. Sea Life Brighton has aptly named the four new baby rays Bjorn, Benny, Agnetha and Frida
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Man's handstand a day is 'great for mental health' as he eyes up Instagram challenge
A man says doing a handstand every day for nearly a year has been “fantastic for my mental health” as he looks to complete a social media challenge. Robin Johnson has been performing the feat every day since August in an attempt to get more Instagram
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Worthing stun leaders and eye play-offs, Borough win keeps them clear of drop zone
Worthing are on the brink of confirming their play-off place after a brilliant 3-1 win at leaders Yeovil. They denied the hosts the point which would have secured them the Vanarama National League south title. Ollie Pearce (penalty) and Brad
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Lindsey says he might need to calm his Reds down for Wrexham trip as they stun Stags
Scott Lindsey says he might have to calm his Crawley side down before they go to Wrexham. Reds scored a stunning 4-1 win at high-flying Mansfield to strengthen their hold on the final League Two play-off place. They made it four away wins in
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Verbruggen shines but a six-out-of-ten Albion display is not enough in this company
Albion were outraged by a penalty decision, repelled when they looked to threaten – and then comfortably seen off by the leaders. This first home defeat since August was as much about the quality and organisation of the Gunners as about home failings
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As it happened: Thousands of runners take on the Brighton Marathon
5:08pm Thank you for following Thank you for following our live coverage of the Brighton Marathon. Our round-up
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South Downs free cycle stand scheme for attractions and businesses
Visitor attractions and businesses in the South Downs National Park are being encouraged to apply for free bike stands. The park authority wants people to "leave their cars behind" and cycle around the area instead. To encourage this, it is
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Disappointed visitors say historic pier is an 'unsightly spectacle' and 'scrap yard'
A historic attraction has been labelled an "eyesore" and "scrap yard" by some disappointed visitors. Brighton's West Pier, which is classed as an attraction by review website Tripadvisor, was designed by Eugenius Birch and opened in 1866. However
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'I experienced what a real ship fire would be like at sea'
Stepping into the dark smoky room ready to put out two roaring fires, I had a dancer to one side of me and a chef to the other side. It was an intense situation to be thrown into but is one that every seafarer must do. A fire alarm was blaring
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Ten-foot-high tree sculpture erected in Winnie-the-Pooh forest
A ten-foot-high tree sculpture made of recycled wood has been erected to celebrate Winnie-the-Pooh. The sculpture is made from wood cut down in Ashdown Forest and has more than 1,400 fabric leaves made by schoolchildren from across the UK.
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5 pets from RSPCA Brighton who are searching for loving new homes
Several pets in Sussex are looking for their forever homes, including at the Sussex North & Brighton branch of the RSPCA. Whether you want to adopt a dog, cat, rabbit or guinea pig, there is plenty of choice. A few animals from the branch are
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Sussex road closures for the week ahead, including A23 and A27
Drivers in and around Brighton will have a few road closures to deal with if they are driving around Sussex next week. From Monday, April 8 to Friday, April 12 there are a few road and lane closures scheduled for the likes of the A27 and the A23
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Two-flat owner slams double council tax change which 'assumes people are rich'
A woman who owns two flats has slammed a council’s decision to double council tax on second homes which will see her have to pay £6,000 a year. The resident, who asked not to be named, owns a flat in Kent and Sovereign Harbour in Eastbourne but
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Sussex towns ranked among most affordable staycation destinations
Two seaside towns have ranked among the top ten most affordable and popular staycation destinations in the UK this spring. According to a new study, Hastings and Eastbourne are both desirable places to visit at this time of year. This is based
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'Sussex-mad' former bus conductor has his name put on bus
A former bus conductor and avid Argus reader now has his name displayed on a new bus. Ian Steedman, dubbed Mr Sussex, helped to establish Sussex Day which is celebrated every year to celebrate the county. His family said bus-mad Ian would be
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Plans to turn unused building into over 20 flats
Plans have been submitted to convert an unused building into flats. Housing association Home Group want to convert Chichester Foyer, in Velyn Avenue, into 23 self-contained homes. The three-storey building, which currently has 54 rooms, was