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Sussex team-mate lost for words as peerless Pujara makes another century
Sussex batsman Tom Alsop said he ha run out of superlatives after seeing Cheteshwar Pujara hit a century for the county. The Indian maestro scored an unbeaten 104 with Tom Haines, Alsop and James Coles all making half centuries as Sussex closed
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All the pictures from this year's Children's Parade
This morning saw thousands of children dance through the city in a dazzling display of colour and sound. More than 5,000 children took part in the annual Children's Parade, which marks the official opening of Brighton Festival, from schools across
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Children's Parade brings colour, sparkle and bubbles to city
Thousands of children brought a riot of music, colour, sparkle and bubbles to the city this morning. More than 5,000 youngsters and teenagers from schools across Brighton and Hove danced, marched and twirled through the city centre’s streets with
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Newhaven music festival to be held this weekend
A three-day spring music festival is under way. Michaela’s Market Place in Newhaven has organised the event at Denton Island, featuring live music and a bar. Seahaven Music Festival kicked off yesterday and runs until tomorrow with performers
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Hotel forced to use sea water to flush toilets as water outage continues
A hotel has had to resort to using sea water to flush its toilet due to a water outage, a councillor has said. It comes as more than 30,000 people in St Leonards and the Hastings area are without water following a burst water main in Keeper's Wood
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Albion's grim home season in WSL ends in defeat as Lehmann hits winner
Albion’s tough home season in the WSL ended in defeat. The Seagulls went down 1-0 to Aston Villa, as Alisha Lehmann fired home in the 64th minute. It was an eighth reverse in their 11 home league matches, including two at the Amex, this term
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Drivers 'seriously overcharged' as petrol and diesel prices soar 10p per litre
Petrol and diesel prices have risen by an eye-watering 10p per litre so far this year, new figures have revealed. The RAC said the average price of a litre of petrol increased by 3p in April alone, with the forecourt cost per litre now standing
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Vet issues Lyme Disease warning to all dog owners amid tick season - how to spot
With spring finally upon us and summer around the corner, many of us will be looking to get outside and enjoy the countryside after a very wet winter. And the same is true for our pets, who will be ready to soak up the sunshine and warm weather
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Albion look forward to a return to Portman Road as Championship issues are settled
Albion will return to Ipswich next season – eight years on. The Tractor Boys secured promotion to the Premier League on the final day of the season with a 2-0 win at home to Huddersfield. Albion were last at Portman Road in their own promotion
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Why De Zerbi wants to keep Milner and Lallana as talks get under way
Roberto De Zerbi has spelt out why he wants James Milner and Adam Lallana to agree new deals. The Albion head coach has revealed talks are under way to keep the former Liverpool duo on board for next season. Both have seen their on-field participation
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RDZ reveals key instructions for Barco as he gets up to Premier League pace
Valentin Barco has been told to stay up to speed with the Premier League. The Argentinean teen is already a favourite with Albion fans after his first two starts. Roberto De Zerbi is pleased with his progress but has revealed the key advice
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Thousands still without water as engineers try to fix burst pipe
About 31,000 properties are still without water due to a burst water main. Southern Water said the disruption in St Leonards and some areas of Hastings is expected to continue into Sunday. The issue was first reported on Thursday afternoon
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Talks have started with Bloom, now De Zerbi reveals what he wants to hear next
Roberto De Zerbi is ready to hear Tony Bloom’s plan for Albion next season. The head coach has revealed he has spoken to the chairman and assessed the current campaign in the past week. He said their meeting lasted about 20 minutes and ended
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Albion boss assesses options with top scorer a doubt for WSL clash
Mikey Harris says Albion have options if they have to end their home campaign without their top scorer. Elisabeth Terland is a doubt for today’s WSL fixture with Aston Villa at the Broadfield Stadium (1pm). Terland’s close-range finish in last
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Albion have global appeal - but will man who changed the way they play get the job?
Mikey Harris says the Albion head coach role is “incredibly attractive” to potential candidates worldwide. Chief executive and deputy chairman Paul Barber this week said the club are searching globally for a permanent appointment in charge of their
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New 7ft fence and gates could reduce crime in the Pavilion Gardens - it is hoped
Plans to remodel the toilets in Pavilion Gardens and re-landscape the gardens are going before councillors next week. They are advised to grant planning permission and listed building consent for the work to the Grade II listed gardens. Proposals
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Vibrant colours of spring arrive at Sussex gardens
Camera club snappers have been out and about across the county capturing the colours of spring. Janet Levett, from Portslade, went for a wander around Leonardslee Gardens, near Horsham on a sunny day earlier this week. She said: “It was a glorious
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New exhibition space opens at beauty spot
A new exhibition space has opened at a beauty spot. Highdown Gallery has opened in the visitor centre of Highdown Gardens, near Littlehampton Road in Goring. The new space will allow artists to display their work with a floral backdrop for
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Plans to turn bank into new Flour Pot café with outdoor seating area
Plans have been submitted to turn a bank into a café with outdoor seating at a shopping square. The Barclays building in Southwick Square, Southwick, has been empty since the bank left the unit in October 2022. Now the plans have been submitted
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Residents fume at 'dangerous and depressing' rubbish dumped on seafront for weeks
Residents have slammed a “depressing” pile of rubbish left in a seafront shelter for weeks making the area look “neglected”. Hove resident Anna said she reported rubbish piled up in a shelter near the King Alfred Leisure Centre six weeks ago –
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One of city's best known venues which used to be a Tesco turns 30
One of the city’s best known entertainment venues is turning 30 this month. Komedia started as a small operation back in May 1994 in Manchester Street, Brighton, hosting the likes of Sean Lock, Graham Norton, Mel and Sue and The League of Gentlemen
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People encouraged to let lawns grow for 'No Mow May'
People are being encouraged not to mow their lawns this month. Hastings Borough Council is among those supporting the nationwide initiative "No Mow May" to help the environment. Leaving the lawn to grow helps wildlife and reduces pollution.
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Bin man saves woman who collapsed on the pavement
A bin lorry driver helped save a woman’s life after she collapsed on the pavement. Billy Lee was driving his lorry with colleagues Phil Buss and Ryan Bones when he spotted the person having a seizure in Findon Road, Whitehawk. Quick-thinking
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'While the rest of the plants are sleeping, this one bursts alive'
I’ve made a few new purchases recently to add to my vast collection of plants. One that really stands out is a beautiful small bonsai tree, Rhododendron Wren. This is a prostrate, dwarf evergreen shrub so it has made a good bonsai. The glossy, dark
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Five under-the-radar fish and chip shops that deserve recognition
Fish and chips is a classic dish that is served admirably by many shops around the Brighton area. Whilst there are many well-known establishments offering fish and chips in the area there may also be a few that have escaped the attention of some
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Hundreds of homes without water for two days due to burst water pipe
Hundreds of homes have been without water since Thursday after a pipe in dense woodland burst. Southern Water said the issue would continue well into the weekend for those living in Hastings and St Leonards as engineers scramble to fix it.
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Pubs and restaurants we lost in the last 12 months
Several pubs and restaurants in the city have shut their doors this year. High inflation, rising rent, energy, and food prices, and the cost-of-living crisis have all contributed to venues closing in Brighton and Hove in the last 12 months.
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Warning to book your summer holiday 'no later' than this deadline and it's soon
Vrbo has warned UK travellers to book their summer holiday 'no later' than this deadline and it's very soon. The holiday home experts have urged families and groups to book holiday homes for the summer break no later than
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The Great British Dog Walk takes place this month
The Great British Dog Walk takes place later this month. The annual charity event by Hearing Dogs For Deaf People will be held at Bodiam Castle in Robertsbridge on May 19. It will be raising funds so the charity can continue training hearing
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Grade II listed 13th century country home up for sale for £3.75m
A Grade II listed country home that dates back to the 13th century is on the market. The historic nine-bedroomed property in Palehouse Common, Framfield, near Uckfield, has an outdoor pool, formal gardens and a pond. It is on the market for
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Motorists being scammed across the city by fraudulent payment websites
Motorists across the city are being scammed by fake payment websites. Brighton and Hove City Council has issued an alert warning about the fraud. A spokesman said: "We're aware that fraudulent companies have been masquerading as PayByPhone
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Crawley and Brighton less than an hour away by bus in new timetable
Passengers will be able to travel across Sussex in less than one hour under major bus changes starting soon. Route changes and timetable improvements have better connected the Metrobus network in Mid Sussex - with the highlight being a regular