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Recap: A27 partially blocked after two-car crash
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The light goes out on bold Sussex but outlook seems bright after opening draw
Sussex ran out of time and serviceable daylight at Hove today. Then, just as a halt was officially called, the heavens opened anyway. But they can probably look at a brighter outlook after opening the season by drawing with Northants. The
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Motorcyclist, 22, airlifted to hospital after crash
A motorcyclist was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after a crash at a junction. The crash happened in Meads Street, Eastbourne, this morning at 10.15am. A 22-year-old man from Eastbourne was airlifted to the Royal Sussex County
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Police officer barged into hotel room and tried to rape woman, court told
A police officer shoulder barged his way into a woman’s hotel room wearing only a towel and attempted to rape her, a court has heard. Daniel Julian, 46, of Sussex Police, is accused of sexual assault, sexual activity without consent and trying
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'Act now' warning as flooding and hazardous coastal conditions expected
Residents have been urged to "act now" as red flood warnings have been issued. The alerts from The Environment Agency come after a weather warning for strong winds and "hazardous coastal conditions" was put in place by The Met Office over the weekend
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Night to forget for Albion as they fall to defeat against title-chasing Gunners
It was a night to forget for Brighton fans as they watched Albion fall to defeat against title-chasing Arsenal. Bukayo Saka opened the scoring just after the half hour mark with a penalty awarded for Tariq Lamptey’s foul on Gabriel Jesus. Albion
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Fox cubs trapped in hotel walls are now doing well
Fox cubs are enjoying their new play area at a rescue centre after a traumatic start in life. Two of these cubs receiving care were found at Brighton's Hilton Hotel in King's Road. When the first fox cub was found by hotel staff after they
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Drugs seized and five arrested after chase involving armed police
Drugs and cash were seized after a chase involving armed police. Officers from the tactical firearms unit (TFU) followed a Peugeot 208 in their unmarked vehicle after it had failed to stop earlier in the evening. The driver stopped in First
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Chef who worked under Gordon Ramsay appointed at seafront restaurant
A Michelin-standard chef who worked under Gordon Ramsay is to take the reins at a seaside restaurant. Josh Deacon has been appointed executive chef for Rockwater and will take control of the kitchen on Hove seafront. Josh, who has 12 years
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Homeless cat found with leg wound is looking for forever home
A cat who had a traumatic start in life and was found living on the streets is looking for her forever home. Hela, who is three years old, was found as a stray with an infected wound caused by her leg being trapped in her collar. She was put
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Two pubs named best in Sussex set to compete for national title
A pub in Brighton and a pub in Petworth have been named the best in East and West Sussex respectively and will compete for regional and national titles later in the year. The Geese in Brighton and The Three Moles in Petworth were named the county
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Another large section of cliffs collapse near main road
Another large chunk of cliffs has fallen, sending rock crashing onto the beach below. The collapse happened in between Saltdean and Telscombe cliffs. Pictures taken today show a large mound of rubble east of where the undercliff walk ends.
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Albion confirm professional contracts for two 18-year-old prospects
Albion have confirmed two of their 18-year-old prospects have signed professional contracts. Joe Knight and Zane Albarus have both played for the under-18s and progressed to the 21s this season. Central midfielder Knight was among the side
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Young Reporter The Green Hub: A Hive of Activity Rachel West The Weald
Whether you want to ask about getting something repaired, buying more sustainable goods, developing land or just how you can have a more environmentally friendly lifestyle, all of this and more is available at Sussex Green Hub, a monthly event
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Cyclist seriously injured in crash with van
An elderly cyclist was seriously injured in a crash. The collision happened at about 8am on the B2165 Northiam Road, Rye, northbound on Thursday, April 4. Sussex Police have now released details of the incident, which involved a Volkswagen
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Albion look forward to clear week after RDZ says he made Joao Pedro 'mistake'
Albion will look forward to bringing back Joao Pedro to their starting XI – after Roberto De Zerbi made a “mistake” with his top scorer. The Brazil international started on the bench in the 3-0 defeat by Arsenal. De Zerbi put that down to his
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Police looking for man after 29-year-old attacked
Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to after a 29-year-old was attacked. The incident, which took place in Chatsworth Road, Worthing, left the victim with serious injuries. Detectives have now released an image of
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Reckless man dangles feet over cliff edge despite numerous falls and warnings
Shocking photographs show a sightseer sitting on a 400-foot chalk cliff puffing on a cigarette with his feet dangling over the edge. The alarming picture was taken at Birling Gap where there are warnings about the “fragile” and “soft” chalk.
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Best Online Poker Sites UK 2024: TOP Poker Rooms with Highest Traffic
Break out the cards; it’s time to up the ante. Our crack team of cardsharps has put in the work and compiled a list of the best online poker sites UK players can join. You’ll find high-traffic cash games, massive GTD prize pool tournaments, bountiful
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Sussex man's claim of being first person to run the length of Africa contested
A Sussex man's claim of being the first person to run the length of Africa has been thrown into doubt after it was contested by a running association. Russ Cook, nicknamed the Hardest Geezer, celebrated crossing the finish line in Tunisia on Sunday
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Hero honoured for saving historic building from air raid bomb by scaling drainpipe
A man who saved a city hall from being destroyed by a bomb by carrying a sandbag between his teeth and scaling a drainpipe has been honoured for his 100th birthday. Ronald Brignall, who lives at a care home in Steyning, was just 16 years old when
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Weather warning extended as 65mph winds set to hit south coast
A weather warning for strong winds has been updated with gusts of up to 65mph expected to batter the coast this evening. The Met Office warning for wind was issued for the Sussex coast with disruption forecast as far north as Steyning and Battle
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Volunteers help seriously ill patients by giving care before ambulances arrive
A team of volunteer emergency responders (ERs) have helped hundreds of seriously ill patients in a trial. The volunteer ERs have been operating out of Crawley and Horsham since last March. The scheme works in a similar way to South East Coast
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Recap: Trial of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon cannot take place today
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All the best pictures from the Brighton Marathon
The sun was out for the thousands of runners taking part in the Brighton Marathon this weekend as crowds lined the pavement to cheer their friends and family on. It was the highest number of participants since London Marathon Events took over the
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RDZ highlights key failings - but can Albion now produce another big finale?
Albion 0 Arsenal 3 Albion have produced strong finishes to the last two seasons and it has been exhilarating to watch. One of two things will happen over the final seven games this time. Either they will do it again, which would probably
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Visitors still banned at hospital after critical incident
Visitors are still not allowed at a hospital after it was forced to declare a critical incident. St Richard’s Hospital says it is still under “significant pressure” after a norovirus outbreak saw the site close itself off to stop the spread of
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'We'll be a different team next season' - RDZ backs youngsters to learn key lessons
Roberto De Zerbi expects Albion to be stronger next season. The Seagulls remain in the hunt for a European berth but have dropped to tenth in the Premier League after their 3-0 home defeat by Arsenal. De Zerbi expects younger players to benefit
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State pension and other benefits to increase from today - see how much you'll get
People across the UK could be entitled to more than £900 extra a year as state pension and a range of other DWP benefits increase from Monday (April 8). Chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed that the triple lock on pensions would be honoured during
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Sussex students to compete in BBC Gardeners’ World competition
Students from Sussex will compete in a BBC Gardeners’ World competition. Pupils studying landscaping and horticulture at Plumpton College will showcase their skills when they take on the College Gardens competition at the TV show’s Spring Fair.
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'There's a lot to be learnt from Albion’s success story'
AS WE HEAR on almost a daily basis of top level football clubs facing sanctions for breaching Profit and Sustainability rules, we should be very proud of the prudent basis upon which Brighton and Hove Albion appears to be run, writes columnist Graham
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New Gatwick taxiway reduces delays and noise pollution
A new taxiway at Gatwick Airport means planes leave the runway sooner after landing, cutting delays and reducing noise pollution. The project was completed last month and in its first four days of operation was used by 56 per cent of arriving aircraft
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Travel guru's tips to save up to £1k on holidays include packing a meal deal
A travel expert has shared tips for saving hundreds of pounds on holidays – including packing a meal deal and vacuum packing clothes. Eva Bacchoo said she has saved £1,000 over the course of five holidays by avoiding unnecessary costs such as airport
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Man who was abused at private school to climb Everest with fellow survivors
A man from Sussex who was abused by a teacher at a private school is set to climb Everest with fellow survivors. Giles Moffatt, a former pupil of Edinburgh Academy, is one of those taking part in the challenge up the mountain in aid of the NSPCC
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Everyone is welcome at Race For Life Brighton
PEOPLE are being invited to step into spring by signing up to Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Brighton. The charity’s much-loved events, which raise funds for life-saving research, are returning to Brighton & Hove. Anyone who joins between
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Sussex entrepreneur launches world’s first fully recyclable paper crisp packet
A businessman has launched the world’s first fully recyclable paper crisp packet. Tom Lock has spent three years working on a way to keep crisps fresh in paper packaging that can be recycled in the same way as newspaper. More than eight billion
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Scientists make largest and most precise 3D map of expanding universe
Scientists have made the largest 3D map of the universe, measuring how fast it has expanded over billions of years by using the most precise measurements to date. An international team, including researchers from Sussex university, used an instrument
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'Underused' garages could be demolished and replaced with houses
Plans have been submitted to demolish "underused" residential garages and replace them with homes. The single-storey building to the rear of a number of properties in Wilbury Road, Hove, could be replaced with three new two-bedroom houses.
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New boardwalk under construction at National Trust site
A new boardwalk is being built at a National Trust site. The curved path, currently under construction at Sheffield Park in Uckfield, will allow visitors to stand beneath a veteran oak tree without damaging its roots. It will also improve
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Renowned music promoter died after heart surgery
A renowned music promoter who died from complications after heart surgery will be remembered with a special concert. Steve "Fozzy" Foster, from Brighton, was well known on the city’s music scene. The 60-year-old lived in the city for many years