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Have you seen this man? Police search for missing person last seen yesterday
Police officers say they are "particularly concerned" for a man after he went missing yesterday. Steven North was last seen on Monday morning and officers are searching for his whereabouts. Steven, 68, may be wearing a blue chequered jacket
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Candidate wants to 'be a voice of the vulnerable, underprivileged and minorities'
Five candidates are standing in a by-election in Queen’s Park for a seat on Brighton and Hove City Council on Thursday 2 May. The seat became vacant when Chandni Mistry resigned. She was elected for Labour last May but expelled from the party in
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Witness describes suspect in shopkeeper murder conspiracy trial
A woman has described seeing a man suspected of carrying out the brutal murder of a shopkeeper more than 40 years ago. The woman said she saw a man “shuffle” past her with bags of money on the day Carol Morgan was struck in the head with an axe
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Rogue roofer charged victim £95,000 after £50 quote
A rogue trader fraudulently charged a victim £95,000 for roof work after originally quoting them £50. Terry Green scammed West Sussex residents out of £149,000 for poor quality work that was not necessary or not completed at all. Green was
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Green candidate describes 'broken election promises' as he plans to fight over roads
Five candidates are standing in a by-election in Queen’s Park for a seat on Brighton and Hove City Council on Thursday 2 May. The seat became vacant when Chandni Mistry resigned. She was elected for Labour last May but expelled from the party in
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Investigation after hospital broken into and damaged in middle of the night
A police investigation is under way after a hospital was broken into during the middle of the night. Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital in Shripney Road, Bognor, had some items "damaged and stolen" after people broke into the facility on Monday
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Emery says he is unsure whether three Villa men will be fit for Albion clash
Unai Emery has raised doubts over three Aston Villa players for their trip to the Amex – including his star goalkeeper. Emiliano Martinez is suspended for the first leg of the Conference League semi-final against Olympiacos. Emery said he also
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'Excessive speed of vehicles, especially downhill, is terrifying' - call for action
Five candidates are standing in a by-election in Queen’s Park for a seat on Brighton and Hove City Council on Thursday 2 May. The seat became vacant when Chandni Mistry resigned. She was elected for Labour last May but expelled from the party in
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Man injured after bottle attack
A man was taken to hospital after a late-night attack with a bottle near a notorious city centre park. The 41-year-old man suffered serious injuries after being assaulted in Lewes Road near The Level on Monday evening. Police are appealing
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Street artist to help brighten up city centre for summer
Traders have teamed up with a street artist to ensure the city centre is a blaze of colour this summer. Dave Pop!'s work is already a familiar sight in Brighton with murals on display near the railway station and the Palace Pier. Now he is
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Body found in search of missing man
A missing man has been found deceased after a police search. Kevin, whose last name was not disclosed by Sussex Police, was found after he was reported missing from Shoreham. The force has now said that the 50-year-old was found on April 29
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Woman suffers life-changing injuries at the hands of careless white van driver
A careless driver left a woman with life-changing injuries after weaving on the road and nearly mounting a grass verge. Joshua Keen caused a head-on crash in his white van which left the driver of another car needing weeks of rehabilitation in
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Fans get a cheerful, honest, unedited De Zerbi - but not (quite) promise they wanted
A fans forum is always a good insight into what is going on at your favourite club. But that held at the Amex and broadcast online and on the radio on Tuesday went a bit further. Not because of the snippets of information such as confirmation
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Man led young woman to nightclub toilet and then raped her
A man led a woman to a nightclub toilet and then raped her. Ibrahim Yusef, 21, met the woman on the dancefloor earlier in the night at Shooshh in Kings Road Arches, Brighton. CCTV from the club showed the pair entering the toilet and the woman
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New street-food market with bar to open after plans approved
A new street-food market will open near the city centre. Brighton and Hove City Council approved the plans on Tuesday to turn a former "eyesore" car rental facility into a social food and drink space in Trafalgar Street, Brighton. The venue
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Hour-by-hour weather forecast for Sussex as thunderstorms approach
A yellow weather warning for heavy rain and thunderstorms has been issued by the Met Office that is set to impact Brighton, Crawley, Eastbourne, Worthing and Littlehampton. The weather warning is set to last from 11pm on Wednesday, May 1 to 6am
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'Spider', club record signing and promotion winner from the Goldstone days, dies
Former Albion striker and club record signing Ian Mellor has died. He was 74 and had been battling hard against amyloidosis. Mellor was part of the Albion side who began the thrilling climb from third tier to first in the 1970s during fondly
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Trial to start this month for boy accused of stabbing 17-year-old to death at a party
A teenager accused of stabbing a 17-year-old to death at a party will face trial this month. Charlie Cosser died after being stabbed in the village of Warnham near Horsham on July 22 last year. He died three days after the incident at the Royal
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Café closed until further notice after lorry crashes into window
A café has closed until further notice after a scaffolding lorry crashed into the front window and caused "substantial" damage. Metrodeco in Upper St James's Street, Brighton, was evacuated last Wednesday morning shortly before 11am when the incident
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Yellow thunderstorm warning issued for Sussex
A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued. Thunder and heavy rain are expected across Sussex between 11pm tonight and 6am tomorrow. The Met Office said to expect spray and sudden flooding which could lead to difficult driving
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Bake Off star's shock at discrimination people living with HIV face
A Bake Off star and social care worker said he was shocked to learn that nearly half of people living with HIV have experienced discrimination in social care. Janusz Domagała, who lives in Brighton, is a care worker at Hanover Care. He has
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Lidl unveils list of potential locations for Sussex stores
Lidl has plans to open dozens of new stores in Sussex. The retailer wants to open five new supermarkets in Brighton as part of its expansion plans across the UK. It currently has one store in Arundel Road, Kemp Town, but reportedly wants to
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People urged to 'be kind' as hospital A&E departments 'extremely busy'
People have been asked to be "kind and understanding" as hospital staff are "working tirelessly" to look after patients in busy A&E departments. University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust said the emergency department at St Richard's
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Rare shark found along coast of Sussex
An eel and a shark which are both rare and critically endangered have been found recently in Sussex seas. A new study by a University of Sussex research team has identified 81 different species along the Sussex coastlines, including tope shark,
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Warning to those using air fryers and microwaves instead of ovens
Households who have ditched ovens for microwaves and ovens in an attempt to save money have been warned to be mindful they aren’t using more energy as a result. Hugely popular air fryers have become the must-have kitchen item for many in recent
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'We’re a tourist city and, currently, this area looks a mess to visitors'
Six candidates are standing in a by-election in Kemptown for a seat on Brighton and Hove City Council tomorrow. The seat became vacant when Bharti Gajjar resigned. She was elected for Labour last May but expelled from the party in December. She
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Bid to bring Grade II* listed synagogue back into use
Thousands of pounds have been donated towards a bid to bring a once-thriving synagogue back to life. Middle Street synagogue in Brighton has been supported by three heritage funding bodies which have given £40,000 to support a feasibility study
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Butchers which stands the test of time voted best in Sussex
A family butchers which has stood the test of time has been voted the vest in Sussex by Argus readers. Graham Maides started as a butcher almost 50 years ago at the age of 15 for national chain Dewhurst in London Road. Twenty years later he
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Paedophile who had more than 72,000 images of children spared jail
A paedophile who had more than 72,000 images and videos of children has been spared jail. Paul Stephens, 53, was caught when police tracked his IP address accessing websites with pictures of young boys. Officers visited his home in Withdean
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'The whole leisure centre was cheering him on' - boy, 7, swims 1.5km for charity
A mother has told of her pride after her son swam 60 lengths of a swimming pool for charity. Seven-year-old Ralph Gotts covered around 1.5km at Horsham’s Pavilions in the Park leisure on Saturday. The keen swimmer swims multiple times a week
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Raiders sweep past relegated rivals to cap off mixed season
Worthing ran riot in their final outing of the season to secure their place in National League 2 with a win against North Walsham. Eleven tries from Raiders saw the hosts cruise to a 71-19 win to put an end to a difficult season. The convincing
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New security fence will be installed at mental health facility
A new security fence will be installed at a mental health hospital. Brighton and Hove City Council has approved the plans submitted by the Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust for the site in Nevill Avenue, Hove. The proposals said that
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Italian restaurant gets new food hygiene mark after transformation
An Italian restaurant has received top marks in its first food hygiene inspection after its complete transformation. Fratelli, in Marine Parade, has been handed a five-out-of-five food hygiene rating following an inspection on April 23. The
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Alcoholic who made hoax bomb threats dies in prison
An alcoholic who made a series of hoax bomb threats died of liver failure complications in prison. Mark Wilkinson died at the age of 49 at Lewes Prison on April 22, 2022 after he was found “slouched over” the desk in his cell in HMP Lewes.
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Superhero boy, 10, who had cancer as toddler donates over 1m of hair to charity
A boy who had cancer as a toddler has grown his hair for four years to donate it to charity. Sebastian Stevens, now ten, was just 18 months old when he was diagnosed with a sarcoma of the bladder and prostate. His treatment included surgery
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New life could be breathed into dilapidated sailing club
New life could be breathed into a dilapidated 1970s sailing club building. The once “bustling” cafe and bar at Newhaven and Seaford Sailing Club closed late last year due to concerns over its rusting steel frame. More than £185,000 has been
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What's on at Brighton Fringe: Circus silliness, flying bubble show and much more
Brighton Fringe will return to the city on Friday with circus silliness, insightful comedy, theatre, all-female troupes, a flying bubble show and much more. Taking place from May 3 to June 2 this year’s programme is jam packed with more than 750
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Children's success 'not yet good enough' as school 'requires improvement'
A school has been rated "requires improvement" by Ofsted. The inspectors said that Sheddingdean Community Primary School in Petworth Drive, Burgess Hill, was "good" in all areas except the quality of education. In the report, the school was
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Peter James reveals all on new book guaranteed to surprise Grace fans
Award-winning crime author Peter James is due to release a tell-all standalone novel that is guaranteed to both shock and satisfy fans of the best-selling Roy Grace series. Peter's 19-book thriller series follows Brighton-based detective Grace