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Constance Marten described in court as a ‘lioness’ who loved her ‘cubs’
A wealthy aristocrat accused of killing her newborn baby while on the run from authorities has been described in court as a “lioness” who loved her “cubs”. Constance Marten, 36, and her partner Mark Gordon, 49, are on trial at the Old Bailey over
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Top up your grocery bag: How to win a £100 Tesco voucher
Could you use a hand with the weekly shop? We all dream of an easier life, especially during the week when schedules are packed with family activities, laundry to do and endless errands to run. What if we could help you cross one thing off the
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Hippodrome work under way after planning approval
The next phase of restoring the Hippodrome is already under way less than two weeks after plans were approved. Plasterers have moved on to site of the old theatre in Middle Street, Brighton, to push ahead with work to the ceiling. With the
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'No longer are we a stepping stone club' - Murray says Albion appeal to new signings
Glenn Murray says new signings believe they can make serious progress with Albion – and not use the club purely as a stepping stone. The Seagulls are developing young talent from overseas as they bid to maintain a place in the Premier League top
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Farm where you can pick your own fruit confirms opening date for 2024 season
A farm where you can pick your own fruit has announced its opening date for the 2024 season. Roundstone Pick Your Own Farm in Littlehampton Road, Angmering, will open on May 23 for fruit-picking. The estate, which is only open between May and
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Sailing boat with people onboard rescued near pier by RNLI
A broken down sailing boat was rescued by RNLI crews. The 22ft vessel, which had two people onboard, was being pushed towards Worthing beach on Saturday morning. The Shoreham RNLI crew went out on the lifeboat to assist the boat and its occupants
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Two Albion prospects hope loan season has not been ended by injury setbacks
Two Albion youngsters might have played their last games on loan this season. Andrew Moran and Yasin Ayari both missed Blackburn’s 1-0 win at Leeds on Saturday through injury. Moran picked a thigh problem in last week’s defeat by Bristol City
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Hospital visitors allowed back after major incident was declared
A hospital has allowed visitors to return after almost two weeks. Visiting was completely suspended at St Richard's Hospital in Chichester after an outbreak of the norovirus stomach bug on April 5. A major incident was declared however despite
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Brooks handed key role as referee and VAR named for Albion clash with champions
John Brooks is set for another key role at the Amex. The official who refereed the recent home defeat by Arsenal will be on VAR duty when Manchester City visit. Brooks angered home fans with his penalty award as Tariq Lamptey challenged Gabriel
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Everything you need to know about Voter ID ahead of local elections
Voters in next month’s local elections in England will be required to show voter ID in order to vote. Nearly 2,700 council seats in England are up for grabs across 107 local authorities, while 37 police and crime commissioners in England and Wales
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Plans to demolish more garages to replace them with houses
Plans have been submitted to demolish garages and replace them with homes. The proposals, which could see five new properties built on the land behind Durham Court, in Rockhurst Drive, Eastbourne, were submitted to Lewes and Eastbourne Councils
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How to win tickets to see a smash hit musical arriving in Eastbourne
Fun, fabulous and feel-good - what more could you want for an afternoon in Eastbourne? This April, the critically-acclaimed musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, arrives at Congress Theatre in Eastbourne. From April 30 to May 4, 2024 audiences
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Recap: Closing arguments continue in Constance Marten baby death trial
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Road closed after sinkhole appears on street
A road will be closed for a week after a sinkhole appeared on the street. Barrington Road in Worthing has been closed for repairs by West Sussex County Council after damage to the tarmac led to a large hole forming in the middle of the street.
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Knife-wielding criminal threw furniture from high rise window in three hour stand-off
A dangerous criminal threw a mirror and a bedside cabinet from a ninth storey window while wielding two large knives in a three-hour stand-off with police. Oliver Phipps was found sitting on the window ledge of a city centre high rise in the early
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Reds can't melt under pressure as they face huge night at Broadfield
Crawley have been told not to melt under pressure ahead of a big night at Broadfield Stadium. Reds are clinging to the final League Two play-off place after two defeats in a week. The prepare to host Borrow, the side just above them, this evening
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Borough keep minds on the job - but they know a win could clinch safety
Eastbourne Borough could secure their National League South status tonight when they make the long trip to Weston-super-Mare, writes Ant Scott. Victory for the Sports will see Adam Murray’s side complete the great escape. It’s been a dramatic
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Moder enjoys Albion role - but is disappointed tactical tweak doesn't work at Burnley
Jakub Moder is enjoying the challenge of a new midfield role for Albion. But he agrees there was nothing to smile about after the 1-1 draw at Burnley. Moder was one of the brighter performers at Turf Moor as he looked to get forward and create
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Multi-million-pound hospital helipad still not ready to be used five years on
A multi-million-pound helipad at the Royal Sussex County Hospital is still not ready to be used. Bosses at the hospital in Brighton hoped to have repairs finished by the end of September last year but said it would still be “months” from then before
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No rough sleepers prosecuted for begging in nearly five years, new figures show
No rough sleepers have been prosecuted in Sussex for nearly five years, new figures show. Statistics from the Ministry of Justice show that no one has been prosecuted for “begging” or “sleeping out” in the county since at least June 2019. It
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'I went to Sussex's Instagrammable tulip field'
I visited the newly opened tulip field at Tulleys Farm and I’ve never seen so many tulips in one place. I’ll admit I’ve not yet seen the famed tulip fields of Holland, but I'm sure this place gives them a run for their money. Recently Tulleys
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Tributes paid to 'amazing and passionate' man, 42, after sudden death
Tributes have been paid to the "amazing" former CEO of Ashdown Forest. James Adler, 42, passed away suddenly in May 2023 leaving his family, friends and colleagues heartbroken. A small group of his loved ones have now planned a four-day memorial
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Community 'devastated' after small dog savaged to death in XL bully attack
A community is “devastated” after a small dog was savaged to death by two XL bullies. People in Patcham, Brighton, said it was “really upsetting” to hear of the attack which happened on Saturday night. A woman was walking her dog Rolo who was
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Sussex primary schools in The Times' league table
Two Sussex primary schools have been ranked among the UK's top 500. Western Road Community Primary School in Southover High Street, Lewes, and The Cavendish School in Eldon Road, Eastbourne, have been named in the The Sunday Times Parent Power
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Businesses forced to throw out heaps of fresh food after sudden street closure
Businesses have reacted to the street closure that left them shut for three days last week, after a string of previous issues. Part of Brighton's North Street, between Queen’s Road and Portland Street, closed on Tuesday morning and did not reopen
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Sussex beach ranked among top ‘secret’ sandy spots in the UK
A Sussex beach has been named on a list of the ten best ‘secret’ sandy spots in the UK. Cuckmere Haven, between Seaford Head and the Seven Sisters Country Park, is one of the most recognisable spots in Sussex. The area has featured in several
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People excited about plans to revive 'derelict' arcade with shops and luxury flats
People are excited about plans to revive a 101-year-old arcade. The Imperial Arcade in Western Road, Brighton, was purchased by Moretons Investments which is now in the early stages of planning for its redevelopment. The developers, who are
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The UK's most expensive streets for 2024 revealed (Is yours on the list?)
The most expensive streets to buy a house on or rent on have been revealed in new data from the property website Rightmove. They created lists based on streets where there are at least five properties for sale and rent this year. Perhaps unsurprisingly