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Road closed after sinkhole opens up
A road has been closed after a sinkhole opened up. Shandon Road in Worthing is closed both ways from the A27 Upper Brighton Road to Charmandean Road. A cordon is in place and police officers are at the scene.
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Sussex places named 'little-known hip towns' worth visiting
Two towns in Sussex have been called "little-known hip towns" that are worth visiting. In a new list by The Telegraph, Worthing and St Leonards have been listed as up-and-coming alternatives to more popular places such as Brighton and Hastings,
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Another Sussex MP will not stand at general election
A Conservative MP has announced that he will not stand at the upcoming general election. Huw Merriman, who has been MP for Bexhill and Battle for nine years, made the announcement this afternoon. He said he has loved being an MP and leaves
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Hundreds pay tribute to popular drag queen at funeral
Hundreds of people walked alongside a horse-drawn carriage through the city centre to pay tribute to a beloved drag queen. Mourners lined the pavements to pay tribute to Jason Sutton, known as Miss Jason to many, on his final send off. St James's
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Man seriously injured in village motorbike crash
A man has been seriously injured in a crash. The incident happened on Monday at around 6.25pm at the junction of the A267 and A272 near Cross In Hand, near Heathfield, and involved a black Ford Ranger and a blue Yamaha motorcycle. The motorcyclist
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Robber threatened petrol station worker with knife
A robber who threatened a petrol station worker with a knife has been jailed. Matthew Maule entered the premises in Findon Road, Worthing, at about 5am on February 8 this year. A worker reported the robbery at the premises and that the robber
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Seales returns as Sussex go into table-topping Lord's clash
Jayden Seales has returned to the Sussex squad for their top-of-the-table clash at Lord’s. The county lead the way in Vitality County Championship division two as they visit Middlesex, who are second. Sussex won a thriller by 21 runs inside
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Former pub manager hacked into till systems after he was asked to leave
A man hacked into the till systems of two pubs he formerly managed. James Murphy was the manager of The Roebuck Inn, Lewes Road, Laughton, near Lewes, and The Barley Mow Inn, Starrs Barn, Polegate, before being asked to leave in November 2022.
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New pink recycling bins installed across city
New pink recycling bins have been installed across the city. Brighton and Hove City Council said that any items with a plug, cable, or battery inside can be put in these communal bins. This includes headphones, cables, toys, consoles, electric
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People convinced they saw Ed Sheeran in Brighton
People were convinced they saw Ed Sheeran in the city today when a lookalike joined in a yoga class. Ty Jones, a professional lookalike of the famous singer, had beachgoers fooled when he was spotted on top of the i360 filming. He had a harness
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Sussex man arrested after schoolchildren injured in bus crash
A man from Sussex has been arrested and four people remain in a serious condition after a crash between a tractor and a bus. The bus driver and 12 children were taken to hospital while four more casualties were treated by paramedics at the scene
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Park toilets get attendant AND security guard after antisocial behaviour concerns
Park toilets which were shut for 18 months amid concerns about antisocial behaviour now have a security guard. The public toilets in Pavilion Gardens, Brighton, were closed in October 2022 due to poor condition, vandalism and high levels of anti-social
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World champ has inspired Welch - as he heads to next test at York Hall
Tommy Welch says Oleksandr Usyk is an inspiration in the land of the boxing giants. The Brighton fighter faces a Bridgerweight tussle at York Hall on Friday. He is impressed by how Usyk – himself eligible for Bridgerweight - has taken over
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Lookman treble to win Europa League brings back Amex memories - but not for Stockdale
Ademola Lookman’s stunning Europa League hat-trick might have brought back memories for Albion fans. The London-born Atalanta wideman scored a brilliant hat-trick as his side beat Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in the final in Dublin. In doing so, he
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Woman banned from Tesco and Co-op stores
A prolific shoplifter has been banned from Tesco and Co-op after more than a dozen thefts. Karly Everson pleaded guilty to 14 counts of shoplifting in Worthing when she appeared before Brighton Magistrates’ Court on April 29. The 37-year-old
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Pregnant stingrays spotted off coast
Pregnant stingrays have been captured on camera off the coast. Volunteer Sussex Underwater diver, Paul Boniface, discovered the pregnant rays exploring Sussex’s waters, capturing a beautiful video of the creatures. Paul said: “Some of the rays
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Plans for huge 495-home development at gasworks site refused
Campaigners shed tears of joy as a controversial plan to build hundreds of homes on a former gasworks site was turned down by councillors. The developer St William spent three years on its plans for 495 homes, including 11 blocks of flats up to
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People with new pier resident card to benefit from ride deals
Residents will soon be able to benefit from ride deals on the pier. Brighton Palace Pier has said that people with the new pier residents card, which will soon be needed to enter the pier for free, can enjoy unlimited rides every Friday from 4pm
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Man waves knife in supermarket car park
A man was seen waving a knife in a supermarket car park. Officers were called to the Aldi car park in Carlton Terrace, Portslade, earlier this week after reports of a man with a knife. They arrested a 51-year-old man on suspicion of possession
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Hundreds set to bid farewell to Brighton drag queen Miss Jason
Hundreds of people are set to bid farewell to a drag queen who championed the LGBT+ community in the city. Jason Sutton, known as Miss Jason to many, died last month in what was a shock to those who loved him. And today he will be given a final
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Two car smash causes rush hour tailbacks
9:39am Traffic easing Sensors in the road show southbound queues easing. Traffic heading northbound can still expect
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'Grotesquely unfair' - Southern Water under fire for 91 per cent price hike
Southern Water bill increases of 91 per cent have been dubbed "grotesquely unfair" by opponents who fear the worst-off in society will be affected. The water company has announced plans to charge households an average of £915 per year by 2030,
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Giant penises painted around village's potholes
A person fed up with the state of a village's roads has sprayed giant penises around potholes. The crude drawings are larger than a car and can be seen from the sky in Tangmere, near Chichester. It was painted under the cover of darkness
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Where to watch Spitfires fly over Sussex
Two spitfires will fly over the region to celebrate Armed Forces Day. The historic warplanes will chase each other over Bognor's Armed Forces Day celebrations while serving personnel, veterans and cadets march on the ground. The Supermarine
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Old garages being cleared and demolished to make way for new homes
Garages are being demolished and cleared to make way for new council homes. Adur District Council said contractors have begun clearing out and removing these old garage compounds in Daniel Close and Gravelly Crescent in Lancing. The teams demolished
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Cat found 'matted from head to toe' living on streets is looking for a home
A cat founded "matted from head to toe" after living on the streets is now looking for his forever home. Troy, seven, was kicked out by his previous owners and was living rough before being taken in by the Worthing Cat Welfare Trust. The charity
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Hospitals face 'significant pressure' as bank holiday approaches
Hospitals across the county are facing "significant pressure" as the bank holiday approaches. University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust said that hospitals are extremely busy and that people should only attend A&E for serious or life-threatening
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Elf The Musical to return to the Brighton Centre this Christmas
Elf The Musical will be returning to Brighton in December. The show, which came to the city for the first time last year, has been performed in the West End and now does arena tours. READ MORE: Countryside cycle route ranked among best in UK
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'Lovely village pub' sold by landlords after seven years
A pub has been sold by its landlords after seven years. Current owners Andy Weskett and Sam Earl of The Cock Inn in North Green Common, Wivelsfield Green, near Haywards Heath, said they are ready to move on to a new adventure. Andy said: "Sam
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Archaeology dig under way at the site of a Norman structure
An archaeology dig is now under way at the site of a Norman structure. The dig in Priory Park, Chichester, began on Tuesday and will run until June 3. Chichester District Council, which has teamed up with the Chichester and District Archaeology
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'It has just been pure hell': Mould-infested family home makes child seriously ill
A mother says a widespread black mould infestation has made her flat “unfit for human habitation” and her five-year-old son is now severely ill. Sinead Pope, 24, has been in the flat in Brighton for four years with son Aziyah, five, and her partner
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Albion confirm dates, times, venue and opponents for matches in Tokyo
Albion will face two J. League clubs in Tokyo’s National Stadium as part of their build-up to next season. The Seagulls have announced details of their first trip to Japan. They will play Kashima Antlers and Tokyo Verdy in late July at the