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Fire crews swarm industrial estate after reports of 'hazardous' chemical reaction
Fire crews swarmed an industrial estate after a hazardous chemical reaction. Engines from across West Sussex descended on Gillmans Industrial Estate in Natts Lane, Billingshurst near Horsham after the chemical reaction in one of the units.
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Top tips on how to avoid costly mistakes when decorating your home
Planning a spruce up of your home? We've teamed up with Brewers to help you avoid any costly DIY mistakes. Adding a fresh coat of paint seems like an easy enough task, right? Well, there are quite a few things to think about to make sure
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Election candidate wants to become country's first 'AI-powered' MP
A candidate in the General Election is looking to become the first MP powered by Artificial Intelligence. AI Steve, standing as an independent candidate in Brighton Pavilion, wants to “bring politics into the 21st century” by being available 24
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Prime Minister takes swing at Labour during Sussex visit
The Prime Minister took a swing at Labour as he visited Sussex and said his rival Keir Starmer is “taking voters for granted”. Rishi Sunak took aim at his opponent during a visit to the Dog and Bacon pub in Horsham today. Mr Sunak, who also
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Reform stand by candidate who said UK 'should have been neutral on Hitler'
NIGEL Farage’s Reform party has stood by a candidate who said the UK should have remained neutral as Adolf Hitler’s Nazis stormed Europe – suggesting he had been “pointing out conveniently forgotten truths”. The party backed Ian Gribbin, the Reform
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Gilmour gets down to work in Germany as Scotland prepare for Euro 2024
Billy Gilmour got down to work with Scotland in Germany today ahead of Euro 2024. Steve Clarke’s men took part in an open training session in the Stadion am Groben in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, where hundreds of locals turned up in the rain to see
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Brighton's beloved hardware store and locksmith Dockerills to close after 109 years
A longstanding hardware shop and locksmith will close soon. Brighton institution Dockerills, in Church Street, will bid farewell to shoppers at the end of September. The store is the last Dockerills standing, though the business has been running
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Plans for new hostel in Grade II listed building
A listed property near the seafront could be converted into a tourist hostel. Safestay, the owner and operator of international hostels and hotels, has bought the Grade II building in Pavilion Parade, Brighton.. The company hopes to convert
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Plans for new cafe with outdoor seating on bank site given green light
Plans to turn a bank into a cafe with outdoor seating at a shopping square have been approved. The Barclays building in Southwick Square, Southwick, has been empty since the bank left in October 2022. But it will be given a new lease of life
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Gross hopes fans get behind Euro 2024 hosts as he enjoys historic goal for Germany
Pascal Gross has urged Germany fans to stay right behind their team even in tough times during Euro 2024. The Albion midfielder fired a brilliant late winner as his nation edged out Greece 2-1 in a friendly. It was his first goal for the national
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Driver arrested after two vehicle crash which closed A259
A driver has been arrested after a two-vehicle crash which blocked the A259. Police and fire crews were called to the scene in Seaford on Sunday afternoon after a car and a van collided near Chyngton Gardens. Sussex Police said a 41-year-old
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New nursery to open in Victorian home
A new nursery is set to open in a large Victorian home. Toad Hall Nursery, in Crawley, welcomed more than 100 families on an open day ahead of its official launch later this summer. People were invited to explore the new facilities in May.
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How Albion forward fared in surprise new role in build-up to Copa America
Jeremy Sarmiento was handed a surprise new role by his national team boss. But an outing as a false No.9 in Ecuador’s friendly against Argentina was not considered a success. Sarmiento was shut out by the world champions and had little chance
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Shop til you drop: Win a £100 Sainsbury's voucher
What's missing from your home? Whether it's something for the house, the fridge or the kids, we've got you covered! We know how busy life can be and therefore how stressful it is when you run out of something important, when something breaks or
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Poll predicts which seats the Tories could lose in Sussex at the General Election
The Tories could be overthrown in several Sussex seats at the General Election, according to latest predictions. YouGov’s first MRP projection shows several blue strongholds could change colour when voters head to the polls on July 4. Before
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We can't wait for next game, says Coles as he helps Sharks go top in Vitality Blast
James Coles says Sussex are in “a good place” after a winning Vitality Blast weekend. Sharks followed Friday’s success at Surrey by comfortably seeing off Gloucestershire by 48 runs in Bristol yesterday. Coles, who made 54 off 33 balls, said
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Over a dozen caravans and vehicles take over village park and set up camp
Caravans broke a fence and took over a village park and set up camp. Over a dozen caravans, motorhomes and cars parked on fields and paths in Adur Park in Stone Cross near Eastbourne to set up their temporary home. The caravans reportedly arrived
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Numbers which show Huerzeler at Albion would be about evolution, not revolution
Albion will look for evolution rather than revolution when they appoint their new head coach. From some stage during Friday and across the weekend, the clear indications were that man would be Fabian Huerzeler, who has most recently guided St Pauli
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Schoolchildren and parents run more than 800 miles in 24 hours
Schoolchildren and parents ran more than 800 miles in 24 hours as part of a big fundraising effort. The target was for the 638 children at St Andrew’s school in Hove along with staff, parents and carers to collectively run 100 miles in a day to
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Visiting Innsbruck was like stepping into a fairytale
Walking along the Zirbenweg trail in the mountains overlooking Innsbruck I felt as if I had stepped into a fairytale. Lustrous greenery, towering pine trees, carpets of wildflowers and a thick quiet only broken by the soft whirring of cable cars
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How dangerous are rats for humans and pets and how do they spread diseases?
Getting warm and cosy is often quite appealing for us humans and it's the same for rats who look for warm places to nest. Since some of the places they choose may sometimes be in our homes and gardens, it’s worth knowing what harm they can actually
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Playground which marks children's faces and clothes sparks row over repair fees
A playground which marks children with black dye has sparked a dispute with contractors who are currently leaving taxpayers to foot the £100,000 repair bill. Council officers are at a stalemate as they try to seek compensation for the faulty playground
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Albion honoured with business award for sustainability measures
Brighton and Hove Albion have been recognised for their sustainability after planting thousands of trees in the Andes and promoting public transport to matchdays. Albion picked up a gold honour at the Football Business Awards. The club was
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Busy weekend on coast for emergency services
Rescuers had a busy weekend on the water as they responded to kayakers and surfers who got into difficulty. The RNLI and HM Coastguard were called to a spate of incidents in a matter of hours on Sunday. Kayakers, windsurfers and kite surfers
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Popular 90s nightclub back with day rave for over 30s only
A Nineties nightclub is making a return for one night only – and only over 30s are allowed. Event and Event II were clubs at the site of Pryzm in West Street, Brighton during the Nineties and Noughties. The pop-up will see the original team
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Incredible moment fox catches eel in pond
An Argus Camera club snapper was amazed to see a crafty fox catching an eel. Sue Barnett was enjoying a day of spotting wildlife at the Knepp Estate at Dial Post, near Horsham, when she heard an Egyptian goose honking loudly to scare off the
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Victorian pub with dance floor will be partly turned into flats
A bar venue with a dance floor will be turned into flats. Plans submitted to Hastings Borough Council by Pump House Designs, on behalf of Falconer and Abbas Bostanabad, to turn the former Crowley's bar in Havelock Road, Hastings, partly into housing
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New council homes 'developing quickly' on car park site
New council homes being built at the site of a former car park are developing quickly. The seven new homes in South Street, Lancing, are in the process of being constructed. There will be four one-bed and three two-bed properties in total.
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Daredevil pensioner to celebrate 80th birthday waterskiing
A daredevil pensioner will celebrate her 80th birthday taking on a waterski slalom. Celia Kent may be 80 years old but she shows no sign of slowing down, setting herself a tough challenge to celebrate the big day. She will tackle the slalom
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West End musical to be brought to life by theatre group for show's 40th birthday
An amateur theatre group will take to the stage to perform Les Misérables as the show celebrates its 40th birthday on the West End. Brighton Theatre Group will perform at the Theatre Royal as part of a national campaign to bring the musical to
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Seagull chick rescued after falling into factory air conditioning duct
A seagull chick has been rescued after falling into a factory air conditioning duct. East Sussex Wildlife Rescue and Ambulance Service said it was called to Ridgewood Industrial Estate in New Road, Uckfield, when factory workers heard the distressed
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Woman devastated after 'beautiful hedge demolished' by council
A woman is shocked and distressed after her “beautiful hedge” was cut down by the council without her permission. Chrystal Mortimer has lived in her house in Steyning Avenue, Hove, for four years and has enjoyed the space and privacy provided by
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Sheep dies after 'horrendous' dog attack in beauty spot
A sheep has died after being attacked by a dog. Ashdown Forest confirmed on Friday that the ewe died almost 24 hours after the incident on Thursday. The sheep was attacked in a grazing enclosure in the South Chase area of the forest and was