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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces July 4th date for general election
A General Election will be held on July 4th, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced. Mr Sunak, who has been Prime Minister since October 2022, has called the election after months of speculation about its date. The deadline for an election
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Sussex hope for big turnout as they take on Kent on busy day of boxing
Sussex are set to face Kent in the boxing ring – to round off a busy season. The counties lock horns at Portslade Sports Centre in Chalky Road, Mile Oak on Saturday in what is being billed as a culmination of talent, dedication and fierce competition
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Recap: Reaction after Prime Minister calls summer general election
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Boy, 10, 'really wants to know if he slipped or was pushed' from 100ft cliff
A boy who was found at the bottom of a 100ft cliff told a court he "really wants to know" if he slipped or was pushed. Police believe Anthony Stocks, of Iceni Close, Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, pushed the 10-year-old boy after he tried to ‘intervene
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Mitoma could end season with top Premier League award
Kaoru Mitoma could cap his injury-hit season by winning a top Premier League award. The Albion winger’s superb solo strike at Wolves has been shortlisted for the Budweiser Prem goal of the season prize. Mitoma left defenders trailing, including
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Police searching for wanted man
Police are on the hunt for a wanted man. Sussex Police are searching for James Hollingsworth who is wanted for breaching his conditions upon release from prison. The 41-year-old is from Bosham but also has links to Wimbledon. A force spokesman
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'Give Chelsea a miss' says ex-Stamford Bridge star as head coach chase hots up
Ambitious young managers should give Chelsea a miss according to a former Stamford Bridge star. The Blues and Albion are both being linked with Kieran McKenna at Ipswich Town after parting company with their respective head coaches over the last
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Police officer denies causing serious injury to e-bike rider by dangerous driving
A police officer has pleaded not guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving in connection with a collision between his patrol car and an electric bike. PC Tim Bradshaw, from Sussex Police, entered his plea during a short hearing at Portsmouth
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Dunelm prepares to open new Sussex store
Customers can expect a host of treats at the opening of a new shop next week. Dunelm will open the doors to its new Brighton store on May 30. The 14,000 sq ft store is Dunelm’s 184th location and is in Brighton Retail Park, Carden Avenue, and
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McKenna says Ipswich in good place as he fields question about Albion, Chelsea link
Kieran McKenna says Ipswich will be in “a really good place” next season – after he was linked with Albion and Chelsea. The Tractor Boys’ boss is Evens favourite with some bookies to succeed Roberto De Zerbi as head coach of the Seagulls. He
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Boat smashes into marina wall as storm expected to hit Sussex
A boat has smashed into the Marina wall in stormy weather and rough seas. Coastguards and the RNLI lifeboat have been called to the west arm of Brighton Marina where the boat is crashing up against it in the waves. Crews can be seen on the
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Gilmour on course for Euro 2024 as Scotland name provisional squad
Billy Gilmour is on course for the Euros with Scotland. The Albion midfielder was today named in Scotland's provisional 28-man squad. He appears a certainty to go to Germany after an impressive Premier League season with the Seagulls. The
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Man stabbed in broad daylight
Police swarmed a residential area after a man was stabbed in broad daylight. A 38-year-old man was taken to hospital with a stab wound yesterday evening and those responsible are still at large. Nearby residents in Hangleton Road, Hove, reported
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Poppers: What are they all about?
You might have seen them around in your local corner store, online or in an adult store; poppers. They are also referred to as room aromas as that is the purpose of these products. The most recognisable bottle you will have seen is probably liquid
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Controversial solar farm to be built across 15 fields
Controversial plans to build a huge solar farm across 15 fields have been approved. The application for more than 45 hectares of land at Cobwood, Burnthouse Lane, Cowfold, was given the nod by Horsham District Council's planning committee on Tuesday
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Pizza Hut wants to deliver until 3am
A pizza chain has applied for a late licence to be able to deliver until 3am. The Pizza Hut branch, in Lewes Road, Brighton, is currently open until 11pm each day. The operator said that it would continue to close its premises to the public
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Biker, 22, seriously injured in crash
A 22-year-old motorcyclist has been seriously injured in a crash. The incident happened in Worthing Road, Rustington, near the BP petrol station at around 9.45pm on May 10 and involved a red and black Lexmoto motorcycle and a black Jeep Compass
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Southern Water set to increase bills by 91 per cent in huge 'surprise' move
Southern Water is set to increase customers' bills by 91 per cent over the next few years, it has been revealed. The water firm will by 2030 be charging households £915 a year, the Consumer Council for Water has said. It comes as the beleaguered
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Another thunderstorm warning issued - sudden flooding and power cuts expected
Homeowners could be at risk of sudden flooding and power cuts today. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms. Heavy showers and thunderstorms will roll in through the day with a risk of hail and thunder amid the
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Millions could be owed money by energy firms as campaigners say 'act now'
Households are being urged to reclaim credit they have built up with their energy supplier in order to “reset” direct debit payments that remain high as prices drop. Campaigners from Warm This Winter, while stressing that customers should not cancel
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'Let’s make this the best small city in the world'
MY WEEK started last Saturday at a Labour fundraiser at St George’s in Kemp Town to raise money for our local and general election campaigns, writes council leader Bella Sankey. It was a great event, with Goan cuisine and live music and the first time
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Sussex Barbie super fan has a collection of thousands
A Barbie super fan who has been obsessed with the toys for more than 30 years has a collection of 4,000 dolls. Giovanni Madoni's obsession began years ago when he was a youngster living in the small town of San Giuseppe Jato near Palermo in Sicily
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Restaurant in the Lanes to appear on hit TV show
The owners and chefs at a restaurant will go head to head with other Sussex restaurateurs on an episode of a hit TV show. Jack Southan and Will Dennard will host their rivals at their restaurant Med, in Little East Street, Brighton, in an episode
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Beautiful pictures show cygnets in all their fluffy glory
One of the best things about spring is the new life it brings. From bluebells and blossoms to adorable chicks, there is so much to see in Sussex. Our camera club snapper Robert Barrington-Wright has been visiting Ifield Mill Pond in Crawley
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Investigation after children approached by men
A police investigation is under way after children were approached by men. Sussex Police said they have received reports of linked suspicious incidents in Crawley. The first happened in Matthews Drive at 11.40am on May 8 where a man was acting
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Boots urged to compensate neighbouring businesses after roof repairs
Boots has been urged to compensate neighbouring businesses that were forced to close while it repaired its roof. The chemist in North Street, Brighton needed emergency work last month after parts of its roof were damaged by Storm Kathleen.
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Restaurant to close next month for refurbishment
A restaurant will close next month for refurbishment. The Wimpy branch in Chapel Road, Worthing, will shut on June 3 for three weeks. READ MORE: Improvement works on dangerous road junction now complete A sign has been placed on the door
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Defiant residents say they are staying in mobile homes despite eroding cliff
Defiant neighbours living metres from a major cliff fall have vowed “we’re staying put”. Rocks crashed from the crumbling cliff at Newhaven on Sunday and fell into the sea. More of the rockface was left dangling precariously. But people living
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Plans approved for empty offices to be turned into flats
Empty offices in a town centre could be turned into flats. The two-storey building in Brighton Road, Crawley, has been given prior approval by Crawley Borough Council to be converted into eight homes. These flats would each have one bedroom
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'Distressed' owners at risk of scams over missing pets
Pet owners are being warned about a new scam targeting people whose animals are missing. The RSPCA said a pet owner from East Sussex recently contacted the animal welfare charity after being told their missing pet had been found. The scammer
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Popular coffee shop applies for alcohol and live music licence with longer hours
A coffee shop has applied for an alcohol and live music licence. The Botanist Coffee Co in Church Road, Hove, has asked Brighton and Hove City Council for permission to sell alcohol every day of the week. In the licence application, a spokesman
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Music student to play at Glastonbury this summer
Five students from a music college have been chosen to perform at Glastonbury next month. They all study at WaterBear in Brighton, which encouraged them to apply for a spot on the festival's Croissant Neuf stage. Among them is singer Rebekah
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Frightened fox cub attacked by dog rescued from garden
A fox cub that was attacked by a dog is now in a rescue centre. The cub was found in a Hailsham garden on Friday night by the dog's owners who managed to get their pet under control after hearing the altercation. East Sussex Wildlife Rescue
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Plans for nine-mile cycle route linking two towns
Plans have been made for a new nine-mile cycle route. Wealden District Council is proposing a new off-road surfaced pathway between Uckfield and Lewes. It would create an alternative cycling route to the A26 and would join Isfield and Barcombe
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Major dig seeks to unearth Tudor secrets at Sussex stately home
This summer archaeologists will trace the footsteps of Henry VIII as they search for evidence of a lost Tudor wing at a Sussex stately home. The two-week dig at Petworth House is part of ‘Henry VIII on Tour’, a landmark research project led by
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Young dad crushed by hay bales in horror incident
A young dad is lucky to be alive after he was crushed by five hay bales each weighing 600kg. Christopher Rolfe, from Horsham, says he was "lucky to come away with just a broken hip and leg fractures" following the horrific incident in April 2022
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Vandal goes on graffiti rampage calling on council to clean up city
A graffiti protester is vandalising streets, benches and walls in a bid to get the council to take action on the state of the city. Spray paint has appeared across Brighton telling the council to clean the city up and house the homeless.
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Bar will have to reduce entertainment hours if it keeps causing nuisance
A bar faces having to restrict its hours of entertainment after a string of complaints about noise. Angels Bar and Club in High Street, Worthing, will have to stop its entertainment at 11pm every night rather than 3.10am - unless it makes changes