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Main road closed amid ongoing police incident
Police have closed off a major road amid an ongoing incident. Specialist officers and paramedics are at the scene in Church Road, Hove, this evening as they respond to a concern for a woman's welfare. Traffic is building up on Church Road and
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McKenna agrees four years with Ipswich as Albion continue hunt for new coach
Despite "considerable speculation", Kieran McKenna will not be Albion's next manager. The Ipswich boss officially penned a four-year deal which keeps him at the newly promoted club until 2028. Brighton will now continue to look elsewhere for
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Love Island contestant who plays football in Sussex is favourite to win
A Lewes FC footballer is a favourite to win Love Island. Bookmakers have revealed the TV dating show's candidates' odds for this year’s season 11 and how likely they are to win the £50,000 cash prize. Footballer Ronnie Vint is the bookies'
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Police appeal for witnesses after alleged doorstep fraud
Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a possible doorstep fraud. It follows a report from a vehicle owner about men buying a vehicle for sale, but tampering with it to get a lower price. The incident happened in
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Watch moment men poaching pheasants caught by armed police
A man from Brighton has admitted to poaching pheasants from the countryside in the dead of night. Shortly before midnight on December 25, a man was spotted sneaking through the woods carrying a large sack. But it wasn’t Father Christmas running
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Katie Price's new Sussex home is next to Call The Midwife actor
Katie Price is set to move in across the road from a Call the Midwife actor. The OnlyFans model is leaving her Mucky Mansion in the small village of Dial Post to live on the edge of a busy commuter town in Sussex, near Judy Parfitt who plays Sister
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Boy accused of stabbing teenager to death at party will not give evidence
A teenager accused of fatally stabbing another boy at an end-of-term party will not give evidence at his trial. The boy - who cannot be named for legal reasons - has spent most of the first three weeks of his trial sitting in the dock with his
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More Albion international call-ups as Lamptey and Moder head out on duty
More Albion stars will be heading off on international duty as Jakub Moder and Tariq Lamptey have been selected for their countries. England under-21 international Lamptey has been included in the Ghana squad aiming to make their way into the 2026
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Sussex bolster seam attack as Sharks take comfortable warm up win
Sussex have signed left-arm seamer Jack Campbell until the end of the 2024 season. The bowler had been trialling with the team over the winter and impressed in Second XI matches before penning a deal earlier this week. Campbell, 24, previously
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Barber praises ‘incredible commitment’ of fans as season tickets sell out
Paul Barber has praised the “incredible commitment” of Albion fans as season tickets sell out once again. More than 95 per cent of general admission season ticket holders have renewed for the 2024/25 season. Barber also applauded record highs
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Child blown out to sea on inflatable toy
A child was blown out to sea on an inflatable toy. The youngster and a man were on the toy when they were taken out by the tide off East Beach in Selsey on Monday. Selsey Coastguard Rescue Team and the Selsey Inshore Lifeboat were called shortly
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Injury woes were tough - but Archer would not trade World Cup medal for healthy years
Jofra Archer said that recovery from the elbow injury which has hampered him for years has been tough – but he wouldn’t trade his World Cup medal in to have kept fully fit. The England and Sussex pace bowler recently returned back to the international
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Young boxing star wants to conquer amateurs as he looks to improve his fighting style
A young boxer says he wants to keep improving his style to become a better fighter after being crowned as one of Sussex’s best young talents. Alfie Craker won his fight in the Mile Oak Boxing Academy showcase where he was pitted against one of
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Recycling will now be collected seven days a week
Overflowing recycling bins could be a thing of the past as the council is now collecting seven days a week. From this month, communal mixed recycling bins are being emptied on weekends as well as Monday to Friday. Collections every day will
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Man seriously injured after being attacked
An elderly man is in hospital after being attacked near a busy town centre. The incident happened last Thursday at around 10.30am at the junction of Chapel Road and Liverpool Road in Worthing. The man, in his 70s, suffered a serious injury
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Brits warned about 'monster ticks' after sightings in the UK and Europe
Brits are being warned about "monster ticks" which are beginning to appear in the UK and across popular holiday hotspots including Spain and Italy. Ticks are commonly found in outdoor environments across the UK, particularly in grassy and wooded
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Academy boss praises 'progressive' season for Albion's young talent
The 2023/24 season was “positive and progressive” for Albion’s academy set-up its manager has said as a host of prospects made their debuts for the first team. Brighton’s Ian Buckman praised the club’s academy after three players made their first
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Albion's WSL stars head out on international duty for Euro qualifiers
Ten of Albion’s Women’s First Team are in international action as they look to help book their nation’s slot in the 2025 Euros. Brighton’s Norwegian, Swedish, Greek and Serbian representatives are among those heading out on international duty following
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Pundit warns of split if Potter returns - but one says he is the 'perfect fit'
Brighton should be wary about appointing Graham Potter, one pundit has warned – but others say he would be a “perfect fit” for the club. Albion continue their search for a new head coach after the departure of Roberto De Zerbi and potential target
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Mills hasn't stopped thinking about the Blast, now he is ready to take charge
Tymal Mills made it clear he felt ready to captain Sussex Sharks in the Vitality Blast. A season with serious input as vice-captain to Ravi Bopara plus years of experience on the county, franchise and international circuits left him feeling ready
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Stroke victim stuck in A&E for ten days due to 'bed blocking'
A stroke victim has been stuck in A&E for ten days due to bed blocking. The 78-old-woman from Hurstpierpoint, who has chosen not to be named, suffered a stroke at the Amex Stadium following the last Albion game of the season. After receiving
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Museum closes 'until further notice'
A museum has closed for restoration. The owners of the Old Police Cells museum under Brighton Town Hall have locked the doors "until further notice" while refurbishment takes place. The cells were once used by the police, who used Brighton
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Family to run Race For Life in memory of mum who died three weeks after diagnosis
A woman who was diagnosed with breast cancer immediately turned to her mother for support. Kate Wyatt knew that mum Sheila, a former nurse, would be there for her every step of the way. But then the family received another devastating blow
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Businesses 'have all been struggling' since introduction of red routes
Business owners say they have "all been struggling on a weekly basis" since red routes were introduced. Double red lines were painted in London Road and Lewes Road, Brighton, in April to tackle antisocial parking and improve traffic flow. Drivers
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Sussex's Surelock Homes and Lord of the Bins among Britain's best business names
A locksmith’s punny title has been crowned Britain’s best small business name. Surelock Homes, a Hastings locksmith, was crowned by insurance company Simply Business and won £2,500. The company curated a list of ten small businesses across
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Two pubs taken over by Admiral Taverns
Two pubs have been purchased by a community pub group. The Prestonville Arms in Hamilton Road, Brighton, and Sir Charles Napier in Southover Street, Brighton, are now owned by Admiral Taverns. The group, which is owned by estate private equity
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Office block to be turned into 20 flats
An office block is set to be turned into flats after plans were approved. Purple Pepper Partnership submitted the plans, on behalf of Ansvar House Ltd, to Eastbourne and Lewes Councils to turn Ansvar House in St Leonards Road, Eastbourne, into
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Empty home and town centre building among lots up for auction
An empty home and a large building in a town centre are among the lots in Sussex up for sale at auction next month. A building in Langney Road, Eastbourne, which houses a skateboard shop and a barber shop will be auctioned by Clive Emson Auctioneers
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NHS trusts pay millions in damages following cerebral palsy negligence cases
Two NHS trusts have paid millions of pounds damages for cases of medical negligence causing cerebral palsy. Data revealed by law firm Lime Solicitors shows East Sussex Healthcare Trust and University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust paid £98
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Pub dubbed a 'true diamond' wins Muddy Stiletto award
Two pub owners are delighted after winning an award. Amberley Black Horse in High Street, Amberley, near Arundel, was named the best destination pub in Sussex in the Muddy Stilettos 2024 awards. Owners Emma Kennedy, 53, and Johnnie Kennedy,
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Plans to turn village home into HMO approved
Plans to turn a home into a house in multiple occupation (HMO) have been approved. The proposals, submitted to Adur and Worthing Councils by Atterbury Moore Associates on behalf of applicant Cat Narvaez Jimenez, said the home in Hayley Close, Lancing
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Up close and personal with creepy crawlies in Crawley
Our camera club members get out and about across the county taking beautiful shots of the beauty of vast Sussex, from the rolling hills of the Downs to the dramatic coastline. But they also love getting up close and personal with the minutiae which
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School where pupils are ‘challenged to excel’ given first outstanding rating
A school where pupils are “challenged to excel” has been highly praised in its first outstanding Ofsted report. Beacon Academy, a secondary school and sixth form in Crowborough, was lauded by the education watchdog for helping its students to become