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As it happened: Reaction as Lloyd Russell-Moyle suspended from Labour party
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Brighton MP will not stand at General Election over historic behaviour allegations
Kemp Town MP Lloyd Russell-Moyle has been suspended by the Labour Party and will not stand at the General Election. In a statement released on social media, the MP said allegations had been made against him about alleged conduct eight years ago
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Martha's Rule to be rolled out in four Sussex hospitals
Four hospitals in Sussex will test and roll out Martha's Rule which gives patients and their families the right to a second opinion. The NHS has announced 143 hospitals across the country will implement the process by March 2025. Conquest Hospital
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Pedestrian fighting for his life after crash
A man is fighting for his life after a serious crash. The incident involved two vehicles and two pedestrians on the junction of Lynwick Street and Guildford Road in Bucks Green, near Horsham. Police were called to the scene shortly after 8.30am
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Smoke billows as firefighters tackle bin lorry blaze
Smoke billowed from a pile of waste as firefighters tackled a blaze. Crews from West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were called to Castle Road, Worthing, at 8.56am today as a fire was raging in the contents of a bin lorry. READ MORE:
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Young children attacked by dog on beach
Two young children were taken to hospital for treatment after being attacked by a dog on Monday. The children were bitten by the dog at Eastbourne beach at around 10.20am near the Holywell Café in King Edwards Parade, Eastbourne. Police were
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Drug driver suggested he was spiked at restaurant before head-on crash
A drug driver who seriously injured a man in a head-on crash suggested he was spiked at a restaurant. Charlie Bedworth, 37, had nearly six times the legal limit of cocaine in his blood when he didn’t see a car ahead of him indicating to turn right
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Man fighting for his life after serious crash
A man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a crash in a business park. The 55-year-old was driving a Ford Fiesta at around 6.30am this morning when he crashed into a parked car in Chartwell Road, Lancing. Emergency services attended
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11 of the best pictures from this year’s Brighton Festival
After nearly a month of celebrating hope, magic and wonder in the city, this year’s Brighton Festival has come to a close. Events took place in theatres, community centres and outdoor spaces. The festival was guest directed this year by award-winning
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Three arrests after man, 32, found dead in hospital
Three men have been arrested after another man was found dead. Police were called to concerns for a man’s welfare at Worthing Hospital, Worthing, at 4.50am on Monday, May 27. The 32-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of
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Hoardings come down on multi-million pound theatre restoration
Restoration works on one of the country's oldest theatres have been unveiled - with a new terracotta colonnade and balcony in the spotlight. The Theatre Royal in Brighton has also unveiled a new logo to match the works, which included changes to
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New keeper heads to Rebels - but young star heads to National League title chasers
Worthing will have a new number 1 between the sticks next season – but will be saying goodbye to one of their brightest young stars in defence. The Rebels announced the signing of Ebsfleet shot-stopper Chris Haigh, someone new manager Chris Agutter
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Updates as busy seafront road closed after motorbike crash
1:52pm Queues easing Traffic is freely flowing on the road now. More updates from Sussex Police later.
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Police and coastguard search for missing boy
Police and the coastguard were out on a wet and windy night to search for a missing boy. Rain hammered down as the coastguard helicopter scoured the coast between Brighton Marina and Newhaven looking for the 16-year-old who is missing from Peacehaven
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Extension plans at controversial weapons factory to be decided next week
An application for a controversial weapons factory to retain a temporary extension is set to be considered next week. Brighton and Hove City councillors are being asked to consider the plans submitted by manufacturing company L3 Harris for its
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Archer forced into further rest after another England washout
Jofra Archer was forced into further rest after another washout in England’s T20 World Cup preparations. The Sussex pace bowler was rumoured to sit out the third warm up against Pakistan on Tuesday but the match was cancelled due to rain. England
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As it happened: Road closed as firefighters tackle blaze
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As it happened: Man seriously injured in crash on main road
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Plans to build three-storey blocks of council flats
Dozens of council flats could be built in place of a community centre, old garages and a hard court play area. Brighton and Hove City Council has submitted a planning application to build 28 homes in two blocks of flats, each three storeys high
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Neighbours object to park café’s plan to sell booze
Neighbours and park users have objected to a café owner’s application for a drinks licence. As a result of the objections, a panel of three councillors will be asked to decide whether the Italian Good Café can operate as a café bar in Stoneham
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Multiple heatwaves and temperatures of 30C forecast for June
Its time to break out the sun cream as, after a damp bank holiday weekend, forecasters are predicting things will hot up in June. The UK is set to experience three heatwaves throughout June, with temperatures reaching highs of 30C in some places
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Van Hecke earns plaudits for defensive work after breakout season for Albion
Jan Paul van Hecke has been singled out for his underrated defensive displays off the back of a breakout season for Albion. Having struggled to make his way into the starting XI in Roberto De Zerbi’s first season, the centre-back shone for Albion
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Thunder want to develop their 'brand of basketball' as they prepare for new season
Worthing Thunder’s Hafeez Abdul said the team wanted to develop its “brand of basketball” in a narrow friendly victory. The team kicked off their preparations for the regular season with an 87-84 against London Elite Select to set an example to
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Rangers loanee Sima 'feels at home' in Scotland as he alludes to permanent move
Loanee Abdallah Sima says he has “given everything” for the Rangers shirt while on loan as he alluded to a permanent move away from Brighton. Sima’s 16-goals for Rangers were the headline statistic from an impressive spell in Scotland as he enters
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Ofsted lauds outstanding nursery where children 'flourish'
Children “flourish” at an outstanding nursery where they are provided an “education and love”. Young Friends Kindergarten, Hove, maintained the highest rating following an Ofsted inspection in April. Nursery staff were praised for the passionate
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Eddie Izzard suggests transphobia affected bid to become Brighton MP
Eddie Izzard has said being trans may have contributed to her defeat in the run to become an MP candidate. Eddie Izzard, also known as Suzy, was hoping to become Labour's parliamentary candidate in Brighton Pavillion but was defeated by Tom Gray
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Shops and characterful cottage among properties to go up for auction
Shops and a characterful cottage are among the Sussex lots set for auction next month. A shop with a flat and upper floors in the heart of Crawley town centre is to be auctioned in June. It is one of 174 lots listed across southern England
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Events will take place across the county to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day
The county is getting ready to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Sussex played a crucial role in the operation by providing thousands of troops, a contribution that is due to be recognised with many commemorative events and exhibitions. On
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Diagnostic centre set to expand and treat even more patients
A community diagnostic centre (CDC) is set to expand and treat even more patients. The CDC at Southlands Hospital in Shoreham has treated over 27,000 patients since October and is set to extend its services this year. At the moment, the site
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Crematorium becomes first in the world to trial switch to hydrogen energy
A crematorium has become the first in the world to trial a switch to hydrogen energy. The pioneering Worthing HyCrem project involves one of the three cremators at the site being powered exclusively with green hydrogen for a four-week period.
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Council leads the way with electric vehicle charging facilities and new trucks
The council has invested in “ground-breaking” electric vehicle charging facilities as four new zero-emission trucks join the refuse fleet. Brighton and Hove City Council has added a truck for glass recycling collections and three refuse collection
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Jury hears teenager's final words after he was fatally stabbed at a party
A court heard the final words spoken by a teenager after he was fatally stabbed at a summer party. Charlie Cosser, 17, died in hospital after being stabbed several times at the end-of-term party on the grounds of a country mansion in rural Sussex
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New storage facility to be built on busy stretch of A259
A new self-storage facility is to be built on a busy stretch of the A259. The Easistore unit is part of a new development in Brighton Road, near Shoreham Lighthouse, where 255 apartments are being built. Work on the homes has begun but the
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Boat rescued from choppy seas during Royal Escape Race near Shoreham
A boat with a waterlogged engine was rescued during the Royal Escape Race. Shoreham RNLI lifeboat found the yacht, with two crew members on board, in trouble off the coast on Sunday night. The vessel had a damaged engine and was struggling
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The Long Man of Wilmington has been repainted
A giant hill figure which is said to protect the South Downs has been repainted by volunteers. The Long Man of Wilmington, a chalk outline of a man cut into the South Downs near Wilmington, has been the centre of an 18-month restoration campaign