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Beaten in Europe but Villa head to 'massive' Amex clash on brink of Champions League
Aston Villa have set their sights on a “massive” game at the Amex after a night which brought European disappointment but a major Premier League boost. Villa lost 4-2 at home to Olympiacos in the first leg of their Conference League semi-final.
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Man arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder teen stabbed in city street
A man has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder after a teenager was jailed for murder today. The 22-year-old is understood to have been questioned about the murder of 17-year-old Mustafa Momand in Queen’s Road, Brighton, last October
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Hundreds of homes without water across county
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'Senseless tragedy' on city streets condemned by police as teen murderer jailed
A police officer has condemned the “senseless tragedy” which led to one youngster’s death at the hands of his teenage murderer. Armin Mehdikhani-Sarvejahani “plunged” a knife into Mustafa Momand over a drug debt, leaving him to run for his life
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Arms factory's landlords say they will not renew their lease
An arms factory will have to find a new site at the end of its current lease, its landlords have confirmed. L3Harris’s factory in Home Farm Business Park, Brighton, will shut its doors when its current deal ends in three years’ time as landlords
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Face of teenage killer revealed after brutal daylight murder
A 16-year-old who murdered teenager Mustafa Momand can now finally be named. Armin Mehdikhani-Sarvejahani was sentenced to life in prison this afternoon after he “plunged” a large kitchen knife into Mustafa over a drug debt in Brighton on October
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Man seriously injured after being hit by car
A man has been hospitalised with serious injuries after being hit by a car. Sussex Police have said that the 65-year-old pedestrian, whose injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, was hit by a silver Peugeot in Hailsham Road, Stone Cross
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Sussex could go 'same again' as they name 13-man squad to face Derbyshire
Sussex could name an unchanged XI as they return to Vitality County Championship action. They have named a 13-man squad for the division two match with Derbyshire in Derby, which starts tomorrow (11am). It comprises the 11 men who beat Gloucestershire
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Prize guy Carl says Swans loan was perfect, especially with ex-Albion coach in charge
Carl Rushworth says a season at Swansea City has been perfect for his potential Albion future. The on-loan goalkeeper scooped a double at the Championship club’s end-of-term awards as players' player and fans' player of the year. He then revealed
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Heavy police presence near park
There is a large police presence near a Brighton park. Police are in the Wild Park and Home Farm Road area of Brighton, as pro-Palestine activists blockade the road to the L3Harris arms factory. The group is protesting against the factory’s
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Dogs die after park poisoning with fears pets are being deliberately targeted
Two dogs have died of poisoning shortly after walking in a city park – with fears that animals are being deliberately targeted. Multiple pet owners have reported their dogs falling ill after walking in Hove Park, and said two dogs lost their lives
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Boy sentenced to life in prison for murder of teenager Mustafa Momand
3:59pm Armin Mehdikhani-Sarvejahani given life term He will serve a 17-year minimum term meaning he will not get out
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Residents evacuated after lightning strike damages roof
People were evacuated from a care home after lightning struck and damaged its roof. Lightning struck Beach View care home in Elmer, Bognor, at 1.45am this morning. Residents at the specialist disability home, which looks after ten people, had
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Teen motorcyclist hit pedestrians walking home from bonfire celebrations
A teenage motorcyclist struck pedestrians walking home from bonfire night celebrations. Jack Sheppard rode at excess speed while road closures were in place for the Barcombe fireworks display on November 19, 2022. He hit a group of pedestrians
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Spring has sprung at Sussex National Trust site
Our intrepid camera club snappers are getting out and about this spring and making the most of the sunny spells. Neil Nice, who lives in Crawley, went out to the National Trust's Nymans in Handcross, near Haywards Heath, on Tuesday this week.
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When can results be expected in Sussex's local elections?
Voters head to the polls today across Sussex to elect their councillors, but when are results expected? Elections are taking place in Crawley, Adur and Worthing, Hastings and there are by-elections in Kemptown and Queen’s Park in Brighton.
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The Sussex beaches where dogs are banned for the next few months
The annual dog ban on beaches has come into force across the county. A range of bathing beaches across Sussex ban dogs from Wednesday, May 1, until September 30 to keep the beaches “clean, safe and accessible”. The ban includes Brighton’s central
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'We read each other's minds' - Ward and Rollings share fond memories of Ian Mellor
Ian Mellor struck up a special goal-getting partnership with Peter Ward for high-flying Albion. Ward reckons they read each other’s minds in those heady days of the 1970s. “Me and him used to set each other up - we worked well together,” he
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This is who you can vote for in the Police and Crime Commissioner election today
The people of Sussex go to the polls today to choose their next Police and Crime Commissioner. The vote will run alongside local elections in Crawley, Adur & Worthing and Hastings. The Association of Police and Crime Commissioners said the
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What is the difference between local and general elections? What you need to know
Local elections tend to take place on the first Thursday in May and if you are voting this year, you might be wondering how this differs from a general election. When voting for your local councillors, it's just as important as voting for MPs in
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Supermarket shoppers warned bills could rise £96 due to new rule change
Supermarket shoppers have been warned their grocery bills could be set to increase by as much as £96 a year due to new rules. Whether you shop at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s or any other major supermarket in the UK, customers are being warned a new
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Are you allowed to hit a seagull if it tries to steal your food?
We've all been there, walking up a promenade on a hot summer day and enjoying an ice cream or some fish and chips, believing nothing could ruin the moment. Then comes a winged pasty menace and ruins all the fun. A seagull. Seagulls are natural-born
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Takeaway allowed to stay open later and deliver until 2am
A takeaway will now stay open until midnight and deliver food until 2am. Popeyes, in Brighton's North Street, has been granted a late-night refreshment licence by Brighton and Hove City Council. The council’s licensing policies generally require
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'I want the relationship very close' - why it's all about the connection for RDZ
Roberto De Zerbi has told fans he feels the connection with the city – after being asked about his future. The Italian head coach was quizzed on various subjects as he spoke at a forum at the Amex. He said the best word to sum up his time at
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'I'm UK's strictest mum': Sweets are banned and toys thrown away if not tidied up
A proud “super strict” mum never lets her kids eat sweets, lets them watch TV only one day a week and throws away their toys if they don’t tidy them away. Elena Leeming, 39, says strict parenting is the best way to “prepare kids for life”.
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Voter ID warning and what you need to bring to today's local elections
Voters at today'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. Voters in Wales will also need ID to vote in today's Police
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Stunning pictures of lightning as Sussex hit by thunderstorm
1:45pm Residents were evacuated this morning You can read the latest on the situation in our story here.
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Election candidate has his name scribbled off poster FOUR times
VANDALS have targeted a by-election candidate by continually scrubbing his name off a poster in a community garden. The election poster has been defaced four times - and each time it has been Adrian Hart's name that has been scratched out.
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'We want to prevent more tragic pet deaths' - hopes for traffic calming measures
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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New banking kiosk opens for business
A new banking kiosk has opened inside a recycled shipping container. Halifax launched its new trial kiosk in the Orchard Shopping Centre, Haywards Heath, earlier this month. Customers will be able to process payments, transfer between accounts
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Victorian pub with dance floor could be turned into flats
A bar venue with a dance floor could be converted into flats. Plans submitted to Hastings Borough Council by Pump House Designs, on behalf of the applicant, propose for the former Crowley's bar in Havelock Road, Hastings to be turned into housing
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Inside 'masterpiece' home with 'classical allure' on the market for £2.3m
A "masterpiece" home with "classical allure" is up for sale. The five-bed property in Woodruff Avenue, Hove, is on the market for £2.3 million. The house, which has four receptions on the ground floor, is described by estate agent Mishons as
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Baby dies in parents' arms after mum's extremely rare allergic reaction to drug
A baby died at just seven days old after his mother had an extremely rare allergic reaction to the drug used to induce her. Dio Brummitt-Shemain was born on July 24, 2022, by emergency C-section at Pembury Hospital in Tunbridge Wells after his
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5 of the best cafes to visit in The Lanes for food and drink
The Lanes is a popular location in Brighton with many great options for cafes, but which are among the highest-rated in the area? The relatively small area between West Street, East Street, North Street and the sea is a joy to explore. Whether
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World's last seagoing paddle steamer is coming back to Sussex this year
The world’s last seagoing paddle steamer will return to Sussex in September. Waverley was built in 1946 to replace an earlier paddle steamer, which sunk in the Second World War during the evacuation of troops from Dunkirk. The steamship sold
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Aldi is planning to open more stores in Sussex
Residents across the county have been asked to suggest locations for new Aldi stores. The UK’s fourth-largest supermarket wants people from Sussex and the rest of the UK to nominate places that could benefit from having an Aldi in the area.