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Recap: Road closed after tree falls during high winds
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Social worker accused of sending sexual messages to teenage girl
A social worker is accused of sending sexual messages to a teenage girl on messaging app Snapchat. Sussex Police launched an investigation on March 3 after sexual messages were found on the girl’s Snapchat account between her and an adult man.
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Former police chief 'filmed sex with junior officer' in 'abuse of power', court told
A Sussex Police chief inspector had sex with a vulnerable junior officer in her home and allegedly filmed it as he took advantage of her sexually, a court has heard. David Rolls, 46, is accused of misconduct in public office by forming a sexual
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Break-in at village football club prompts police investigation
An investigation is underway after a reported break-in at a village football club. Ferring Football Club in Greystoke Road, Ferring, was broken into during the early hours of Monday morning. Sussex Police said that intruders smashed trophies
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Embracing the Sunshine- Gabriella Akanbi, Young reporters, Christ’s Hospital
A wave of renewal sweeps through communities as spring blossoms fade into summer warmth, reminding us why this is hailed as one of the best seasons. Summer has a transformative power that banishes the remnants of seasonal depression and invigorates
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Constance Marten has told ‘big fat lies’ over baby Victoria’s death, trial told
Fugitive aristocrat Constance Marten has been accused in court of “grand-standing on a Premier League level” and telling “big fat lies” over the death of her daughter. Baby Victoria “did not stand a chance” when Marten and her partner Mark Gordon
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Pothole repair already failing just days after roadworks
Two "bomb crater" potholes which were filled in by council engineers started to reappear just days after the works. The two-metre wide, ten-inch deep potholes were reported to the council last week amid fears they could cause a serious crash or
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Sussex held up by the weather again but Farbrace says outlook looks bright
Paul Farbrace is happy to count Sussex’s blessings – and bonus points – after another rain-affected draw. The county saw hopes of pushing for a win at Leicestershire ended by rain on the final day. It was the second time already this season
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Hospital trust denies former surgeons' claims that patients were put at risk
A hospital trust says it will “vigorously contest” claims that patients were put at risk in its neurosurgery department. University Hospitals Sussex says it has been addressing “historic tensions” linked to the service which has been under fire
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Flytipping on two major A-roads cleared by council
Flytipping on two major A-roads has been cleared up by a council. Arun District Council said that it recently responded to reports of this littering on the A27 and A259. A spokesperson for the council said: ''We are serious about keeping our
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M25 set to close again for full weekend as works continue
The M25 will close again next month for a full weekend. The closure, which is part of the £317 million Junction 10 improvement scheme, will be in place from 9pm on May 10 until 6am on May 13. National Highways said the decision was made after
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Albion back-up goalkeeper heads into the WSL title race
Albion back-up goalkeeper Katie Startup will be pitched into the WSL title race. She has signed an emergency loan deal with Manchester City as the leaders suffer a keeper crisis. City are three points clear of Chelsea having played one game
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Drivers' anger after sitting in queues for hours caused by 'nightmare' A27 closure
Motorists have said the A27 closure this weekend was a nightmare after sitting in traffic queues for hours. The main commuter road was shut between Lancing and Shoreham on the eastbound carriageway from 9pm on Friday until 6am on Monday. One
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XL Bullies to be put down after poodle mauled to death in front of its owner
Two XL Bullies will be destroyed after a poodle was killed in front of its owner. The dangerous dogs will be put down after one of them violently “shook” the dog leaving “blood everywhere” on Saturday. Sussex Police confirmed that the dogs’
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Teenager makes blankets for homeless out of crisp packets
A teenager has been making blankets for the homeless out of crisp packets. Savana Isles says she wants to “make a difference close to home”. She has so far helped create seven blankets out of used crisp packets which are then given to homeless
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Argus editor Arron Hendy answers readers' questions in Q&A
Subscribers to The Argus were offered the chance to send in questions for me, Argus editor Arron Hendy and today I answer them. You could ask anything you like - so it could be about an issue here in Sussex or how we carry out our news coverage
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Arrest made after car engulfed by flames outside home
A man has been arrested after a car was engulfed by flames outside a home last night. The black Mercedes car was singed by fire yesterday evening with its windows broken and bodywork melted. A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with
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Why Bart might have used his hands in gift goal that put skids under Albion
An Albion development squad match at Culver Road, Lancing, more than a decade ago and Gus Poyet is not happy. The first team boss had come down to watch the youngsters and they had just conceded a dangerous counter attack. From his spot on
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Police guard house cordon amid incident
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Lorry 'rolls over' and closes road
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Bank to close for one month for essential maintenance works
A bank branch will close for one month to allow for "essential maintenance" work to take place. HSBC in North Street, Brighton, will shut its doors from 4.30pm on April 30 until the morning of May 23. READ MORE: Four mile queues as motorists
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More high winds forecast today after flooding and weather warning last week
High winds will once again batter the county after another weather warning has been issued for Sussex. Wind gusts of up to 55mph will hit Sussex as a yellow weather warning was issued by the Met Office for the South Coast as well as England, Wales
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Muric isn't the only one who will lose sleep as table gets no better for De Zerbi
Burnley 1 Albion 1 It was not clear whether the league table is keeping Roberto De Zerbi awake at night. Or whether he reads it to send himself back to sleep. Either way, the stuff of nightmares for opposing goalkeeper Aro Muric was not
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Baleba told he is on right track - despite error at Burnley
Carlos Baleba been told he is making progress – despite a costly error at Burnley. The midfielder’s short back pass helped the hosts to the opening goal in a 1-1 Premier League draw. Baleba generally had a good game and showed more eye
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Plea for parents to ensure their children receive vital jab as infections spread
A surge in the number of measles cases across the country has prompted a plea for parents to ensure their children are given a vital jab. The plea comes in part because take up rates for most types of vaccine have tended to be below average in
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Over 600 classic and vintage vehicles set to take part in motor event
Over 600 classic and vintage vehicles will take part in a seafront motor event. The Magnificent Motor festival will take place at Eastbourne's Western Lawns on May 4 and 5 from 10am until 5pm both days. The event, which is a joint venture organised
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Four mile queues as motorists ignore diversion for A27 weekend closure
There were queues of around four miles as motorists faced the first of four weekend A27 closures. People who decided against the advised diversion faced hour-long queues on the A259 between Shoreham and Worthing. National Highways said people
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Red routes which will see drivers fined up to £70 for stopping come into effect today
Red routes which will see drivers fined up to £70 if they stop come into effect today. The double red lines stretch almost a combined 2.5 kilometres up Lewes Road, London Road and Preston Road in Brighton. It is the city council’s solution
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'Rare opportunity' to buy fire helmets used in tragedies
Decommissioned fire helmets used in tragedies have been turned into art. They will be displayed at the Ashes to Art exhibition in Worthing Town Hall, in Chapel Road, from Tomorrow until Friday. The exhibition, organised by West Sussex Fire
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'There was blood everywhere' - Dog savaged to death by two XL bullies
A small dog was savaged to death by two XL bullies which escaped from a home. The brutal attack happened on Saturday night in Mackie Avenue, Patcham, while a woman was walking her dog. One XL bully was said to have escaped from a house and
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Warning after hypothermic turtles found washed up on beaches
A warning has been issued to the public after turtles were found on beaches. So far this year, three have been found in various places along the south coast. The British Divers Marine Life Rescue, a charity based in Uckfield that responds to
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Murder mystery night events to be held on steam train
Murder mystery evenings will be held on a steam train this year. The Bluebell Railway is hosting the experience across various dates, with at least one event each month. The evenings, which include a three-course dinner, will see a murder mystery