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De Zerbi says he will always be grateful to Bloom - and doesn't have a club lined up
Roberto De Zerbi says he will always be grateful for the opportunity Tony Bloom has given him with Albion. He did so in reply to questions about whether he had held further talks with Bloom about next season. De Zerbi had earlier been asked
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How you can get a free pint in Brighton this weekend
Lucky drinkers in the city will be offered a free pint with no strings attached. Staff from drinks brand Brixton Brewery are visiting Brighton tomorrow to hand out free pints to punters. In support of the venues they are visiting, they will
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Vicar charged with rape of boy under 14
Police have charged a former Anglican vicar with rape and gross indecency with a boy under 14 years of age. Ifor Whittaker, 80, was a vicar going by the name of Father Colin Pritchard at St John The Baptist Church in Sedlescombe, near Hastings,
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Police continue to hunt for men in connection with fatal hit-and-run
Police are continuing to hunt for two men as they investigate a fatal hit-and-run. The pedestrian died after a crash with a motorcycle in Priory Road, Hastings, near The Bridge Community Centre, at about 1pm on Sunday, May 5. The pedestrian
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M23, A23 and A27 road closures to look out for in Sussex this weekend
A small number of motorway and A Road closures will affect Sussex traffic this weekend, according to National Highways England. These will mainly be on the A27 in the early hours of the morning for maintenance work. If you are set to be travelling
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Man chains himself to bus sign and says it must be fixed or 'he'll die there'
A man has chained himself to an unactivated digital bus sign and has vowed to remain there until it's switched on “or he'll die there". Peter Stairs, 79, has been left frustrated by the sign on New Church Road in Hove. He said the bus stop
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Press conference: De Zerbi gives Dunk update ahead of Manchester United match
1:57pm My own questions were about Verbruggen's progress and then about is vision for Brighton next season. That is
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Food waste site plans 'paused' after residents complained it would attract vermin
A council has backtracked on plans for a new food waste site after residents complained it would attract rats and pollute their neighbourhood. Lewes District Council previously approved plans for a waste recycling site in Lewes Road, Newhaven in
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TikTok sensation Kenya Grace wows crowds at The Great Escape
Brighton is now fully under the Great Escape spell after the first full day of music began yesterday. Things started slowly thanks to the dreary weather but as the skies cleared the festival atmosphere we had a taste of on Wednesday night was kicked
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Ten Hag says United have competition for places at last as they head to the Amex
Erik ten Hag says he has the “luxury problem” of competition for places as Manchester United prepare for their trip to the Amex. Lisandro Martinez, Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford returned against Newcastle in midweek and players will be keen
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Car which crashed into level crossing found by police after high speed chase
A car which crashed through a level crossing before making off from police has been found. The road near Berwick railway station, near Polegate, and the level crossing were closed yesterday afternoon after a blue Alfa Romeo crashed into barriers
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Gross on brink of 'dream' trip to Euros with Germany
Pascal Gross looks set for a "dream" call-up for Germany’s final squad going into Euro 2024. Deniz Undav, the Seagulls striker who has enjoyed a fine season on loan to Stuttgart, also makes the preliminary 27. That will be cut to a maximum
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A packed weekend of events will go ahead at Brighton Festival
There is plenty happening across Brighton Festival’s third weekend, including theatre from Kyle Falconer, frontman of indie rock band The View, Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson in conversation with this year’s guest director Frank Cottrell-Boyce and
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Crowds waited in the rain for hours to meet Queen Camilla
Crowds waited for hours in the rain on Thursday morning to greet Queen Camilla. Her Majesty was visiting Rye to celebrate the town's literature and listen to the work organisations do across the community. The first part of her visit was to
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Two mile traffic queues on main seafront road after crash - live updates
1:43pm Traffic on the A259 has now cleared. 11:18am
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Become a footballing legend: WIN access to Football Manager 2024
Turn your football-managing dreams into a reality and win the game your way! Have you ever watched a game and thought if they'd just made a last-minute substitution or played in a different formation then victory could have been theirs? Perhaps
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How to claim compensation from the council for pothole damage to your car
Driving around the UK can be a treacherous task for motorists with potholes being a common sight on roads across the country. The number of potholes on British roads has surged in recent years, seeing the number of callouts for stranded drivers
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Teenager told friend to 'get the shank' before boy stabbed, murder trial hears
A teenager accused of stabbing a 17-year-old boy to death at an outdoor party told a friend to “get the shank” earlier in the night, a court has heard. The female party guest says she heard another teenager "talking about a knife" shortly before
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Meet the 'yes mum' with no rules for 8-year-old daughter who makes own decisions
A mother who doesn't say no to her eight-year-old daughter says she buys her what she wants unless there’s “good reason” not to and lets her make all her own decisions. ‘Yes mum’ Lorna Simpson, 37, believes children don’t need someone “constantly
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De Zerbi loves Barco's passion - but can he stop 'motorcycles' in Prem?
Roberto De Zerbi says he loves the passion shown by his latest young signing. But he is not sure Valentin Barco is ready to stop the “motorcycles” who play on the wing in the Premier League. Barco delighted fans at the Amex with his second-half
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I tried the ‘world’s best pizza’ - it was amazing and you can try it too
Fatto a Mano on the Friday night we were there was bursting at the seems with people. It was a riot of smiles, noise, fun and great food. It was a lovely evening in Hove with the hazy sun in Church Road creating a blissful scene for that end-of-the-week
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Why Bart wanted a red card as he pleads his innocence against Chelsea
Bart Verbruggen has revealed he was hoping for a red card against Chelsea. The Albion goalkeeper made his surprising claim after being shown yellow for a foul just outside the box in Albion’s 2-1 defeat. Verbruggen slid into a tackle on Nicolas
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School with lower than average exam results told to improve by Ofsted
A secondary school has been told to improve by Ofsted. Longhill High School in Falmer Road, Rottingdean, was found to have faced "significant challenges" lately, including the recruitment of staff, which have been "unsettling" for the school.
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The Cheese and Chilli Festival returns this year
The UK's only festival dedicated to cheese and chilli will host an event in the county this summer. The Cheese and Chilli Festival will take place on June 22 and 23 at Oaklands Park in Chichester. As well as a range of traders selling cheese
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Plans to convert empty city centre offices into flats
Plans have been made to convert empty city centre offices in a Grade II listed building into flats. The offices in South Street, Chichester, have been empty since 2023 however could become six new homes if the plans are approved by Chichester District
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Pizza for breakfast on the menu as airport welcomes newest restaurant
Pizza for breakfast will now be on the menu at Gatwick as Pizza Express launches the chain's first airport restaurant. It will be opening in the South Terminal on Monday and the new menu will include its take on the most important meal of the day
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Pub announces it will close this summer
A pub has announced it will close this summer. The Treacle Mine pub in Hailsham Road, Polegate, near Eastbourne will be closing for the final time on July 4. In a sign put up outside the pub, the landlords confirmed the closure was a "company
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Council to put deterrent measures in car parks to stop encampments
A council are introducing new vehicle deterrents in city centre car parks. Chichester District Council is set to spend £66,000 on the Northgate and Cattle Market car parks, which are owned and managed by the council. The aim is to install measures
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Union rep accused of having 71cm samurai sword at bin depot
A union representative has been accused of having a samurai sword at a bin depot. Dave Russell was a representative at the GMB at Brighton and Hove City Council’s Cityclean department when he was alleged to have a curved sword with a 71cm blade
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Spring arrivals thrive at pond of nature conservation importance
Adorable new arrivals are thriving at a mill pond and water garden. The best gift of springtime is the new life it brings, leaving natural spaces full of gorgeous flowers and young animals. This week, our camera club snappers have been busy
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Care home prosecuted after it failed to protect man who died
A care home failed to protect an elderly man who had ten falls before he died of a traumatic head injury. Offington Park Care Home in Worthing called emergency care for John Bowles just once before he was found unresponsive in his bed. Claremont
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Final warning for detective over assault allegations
A Sussex Police detective who was accused of hitting someone with a door has kept his job after a disciplinary hearing. Detective Constable Thomas Hanway had been accused of pushing a door into someone known to him and was arrested and charged
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Team to walk five D-Day beaches in France for military charity
A man is planning to walk across the five D-Day beaches in France while carrying a full infantry pack. Mike Shorer, 66, has committed to the challenge in aid of charity Team Endeavour, which raises money for families of the Armed Forces fighting
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'Warrior' cancer patient receives surprise message from Harry Potter actor
A teenager battling cancer has received a special surprise in a video from Harry Potter actor Matthew Lewis. Potter fanatic Sophia Hodge, 14, has collected anything related to the films and books since she fell in love with them at the age of six
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Queen says King Charles was disappointed he couldn't come to Sussex
Queen Camilla said her husband was "very cross" he couldn't accompany her on her trip to Sussex yesterday. At a tea party in Lamb House, Rye, Camilla told actor Timothy West, who was among the guests, that King Charles had wanted to come along
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Residents told to be 'more deer aware' during peak season
Police are urging people to be more "deer aware" while driving. Residents have been asked to "drive with caution" as young deer are more likely to be crossing the roads at this time of year as they leave breeding areas. Rother Police advised