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Lallana's destination confirmed after Albion exit - and it's no surprise
Southampton have confirmed the signing of Adam Lallana on a one-year deal. He joins the newly-promoted Saints after parting company with Albion at the end of last season. Lallana made it clear he wanted to keep playing and dropped a heavy hint
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Investigation launched after boys threatened and had phones stolen
An investigation is under way after two boys were threatened and had their phones stolen. Sussex Police said the incident happened in Rook Way, Horsham, at around 6pm on Tuesday. READ MORE: RNLI antique roadshow event offers free valuations
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Fire caused by overloaded plug sockets and connected extension leads
A warning has been issued after an overloaded plug socket caused a fire in a home. Firefighters went to a house in Bognor on Wednesday as part of a safety visit and found an overloaded plug socket had previously sparked a small fire. It happened
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Man arrested on suspicion of harassing women in the street
A man has been arrested on suspicion of harassing women walking down the street. A man is reported to have jumped out of his vehicle and harassed women walking and running in Mile Oak Road in Portslade at different times last week. A spokesman
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M23, A23 and A27 road closures to look out for in Sussex this weekend
A small number of motorway and A Road closures will affect Sussex traffic this weekend, according to National Highways England. These will mainly be on the A27 in the early hours of the morning for maintenance work. If you are set to be travelling
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Teenage neo-Nazi jailed for preparing synagogue terrorist attack
A teenage neo-Nazi has been jailed for eight years for creating a detailed plan to carry out a suicide bomb attack on a synagogue because he wanted “to make Jews afraid again”. Mason Reynolds, 19, from Brighton, was convicted at trial of possession
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Police officer fined for manhandling woman on bus
A police officer has been fined £1,500 after manhandling and wrongly arresting a woman for bus fare evasion in front of her young son. Pc Perry Lathwood, who lives in Sussex, grabbed Jocelyn Agyemang by the arm, causing bruising injuries during
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Man caught with drugs and knife following stop and search
A man was caught with drugs and a knife during a stop and search. Police were patrolling Trinity Trees, Eastbourne, on June 8 at around 3pm, when they saw a man acting suspiciously. Following a search, drugs, money and a knife were found.
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Fight involving teenagers breaks out in street
Arrests have been made after a group of teenagers fought in the street. Police were called to Roman Way, Billingshurst, at around 12pm on May 27 to a report of a group of teenagers fighting in the street. An 18-year-old boy from Pulborough
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Under-fire school could close before end of the year
An under-fire special needs school could be closed for good by the end of the year after it was continuously forced to shut over safety fears. Homewood College has been in special measures since 2021 and new pupils will no longer be admitted to
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Ed Sheeran lookalike explains why he was on top of the i360
A professional Ed Sheeran lookalike has explained why he was in Brighton. Ty Jones, who looks a lot like the famous singer, had Brighton beachgoers fooled when he was spotted filming on top of the i360 last month. The attraction was closed
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Young woman's inquest could be delayed amid police investigation into 88 deaths
An inquest into a woman’s death could take years to conclude as an investigation into 88 deaths continues. Imogen Nunn, 25, took a chemical and died in Brighton on January 1, 2023. The deaf young woman, who lived in the city, used her TikTok
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Post office and shop to close
A post office and shop will close next month. Islingword Post Office, Brighton, will shut its doors on July 27 following the resignation of its postmaster, who has run the service since 2015. A Post Office spokesman said the position has been
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Wait for it - when Albion will enter FA Cup next season as round dates are confirmed
Albion fans will have to wait just a bit longer for FA Cup action in the coming season. The FA have announced dates for each round of the 2024-25 competition. And there is a small change for the third round. That is the stage when Premier
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Archer leads the rout as England put World Cup bid back on track
Jofra Archer led the way as fired-up England put their T20 World Cup campaign firmly on track. The Sussex paceman took 3-12 as Oman were bowled out for just 47. England then chased down the runs in a record 19 deliveries. In the process
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Man charged with killing father-of-two
A car wash worker has been charged with killing a father-of-two. Anthony Barrigan, 44, died unexpectedly six weeks after he was assaulted in Windsor Street, Brighton, in June 2022. Now, nearly two years after the assault, Lucian Sorenau has
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Police appeal for witnesses after reports of criminal damage scam
Police are appealing for witnesses after a spate of criminal damage to walls and roofs at homes in Sussex. It happened at properties in Denton, Newhaven, Telscombe Cliffs and Peacehaven overnight on Tuesday. Police said the next day men claiming
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Police increase safeguarding measures during Euro 2024
Police are increasing safeguarding measures throughout the Euro football tournament. Sussex Police said that they will be enhancing measures to protect victims of domestic abuse through this period. This will include discreet safeguarding visits
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Sinking sand warning as people urged to be careful
People have been urged to be careful when walking along a beach after reports of soft sinking sand. Worthing Borough Council said that coastal wardens and members of the public have noticed patches of sand along Worthing beach that have sunk by
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'Unsafe' care home locked resident in room for 12 hours a day
A care home locked a resident into their room while staff worked unsafe 90-hour-weeks, a report has found. Some practices at the Greenways Care Home in Effingham Road, Crawley were described as “undignified and institutionalised” during inspections
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'We pay for expensive parking and can't use it': Anger as film crews take over street
Angry residents have scrawled on parking suspension signs to protest against filming in their street. Many people living in Victoria Street, Brighton, will not be able to park their cars outside their homes from 7am to 7pm on Friday and Saturday
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How Joao Pedro made De Zerbi lose his cool - as striker aims for more Prem progress
Joao Pedro has revealed how he struggled with the training demands of Roberto De Zerbi. But he recognises the former Seagulls head coach can be one of the top five coaches in the world. The Brazilian forward believes he made progress under
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Albion closing in on Huerzeler but it's unclear who will come with him
Albion’s move to make Fabian Huerzeler their new head coach was last night believed to remain on course. The 31-year-old is expected to join from St Pauli with German sources believing he will sign a three-year deal. It was unclear whether
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RNLI antique roadshow event offers free valuations
A lifeboat station is to host an antiques roadshow to raise funds. Staff from Dawson Auctioneers will be at the event to give free valuations of people's treasures in return for a £5 donation per item to the RNLI. Shoreham Harbour Lifeboat
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Bar focused on honey-inspired cocktails and food has 'really positive' opening
A new honey-inspired bar and cafe is going from strength to strength in its first month of trading and wants to keep putting Sussex products at the forefront of its menu. Apiary opened in Western Road, Brighton, in April with a focus on honey-inspired
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Art installations at botanic gardens 'perfect place to soak up best of the summer'
Art installations dotted around a botanical garden have been unveiled, taking inspiration from the acres of meadow in its ground. Colourful and creative sculptures are on show at Wakehurst near Haywards Heath over the summer in its new Meadowland
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'A very special place': Nursery remains outstanding in latest inspection
A nursery that parents call a "special place" has again been rated outstanding. During its latest Ofsted inspection in May, the Royal Spa Nursery School in Brighton impressed inspectors who said children "adore" going to it. They said the youngsters
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Expats blame 'anti-British vandalism' after car is sprayed pink
A couple who moved to Spain are blaming “anti-British” residents after their car was vandalised. The pair, who moved to Marbella four years ago, had breakfast at exclusive restaurant Nobu and left to find their car covered in pink spray paint.
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Two multi-storey car parks face construction delays
Two multi-storey car parks in Worthing are facing further construction delays. The Worthing Integrated Care Centre (WICC) and Buckingham Road car parks in Worthing town centre are facing more delays, according to Worthing Borough Council’s cabinet
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I tried the zero waste menu at Brighton Metropole
Since I moved to Brighton last year, the huge, imposing red hotel on Brighton's seafront has intrigued me. So when DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole gave us the opportunity to try out its new zero-waste menu, I simply could not refuse.
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Man denies murder of antiques dealer found dead in flat
A man has pleaded not guilty to the murder of an antiques dealer who was found dead in his flat. Sukhjit Bains, 46, is charged with murdering 72-year-old Michael Martin at the home in St Botolph's Road in Worthing this March 22. At a hearing
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Hundreds of pounds raised for hospice supporting people with life-limiting illness
A hospice has kicked off its annual open garden season which raises cash to help it support people with life-limiting illnesses. Gardens across Sussex open their gates to the public for a small fee and the money goes to St Peter and St James Hospice
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Councillor warns over 'dangerous' uncut grass verges
Grass verges have become so overgrown they are dangerous, says a councillor. Independent Peter Atkinson is calling on Brighton and Hove City Council to act after the verges went uncut in April and were left to grow last month for “no mow May”.
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Two three-month-old kittens looking for forever home
Two little kittens are looking for their forever home. Worthing Cat Welfare Trust is currently caring for three-month-old Parker and Pia. The pair were born on a farm and are now looking for a family to take care of them. READ MORE: Orphaned
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Impressionist to perform at event for Sussex hospices
Impressionist Jon Culshaw is to perform at a summer event to raise money for hospices. The comedian and actor, who starred in The Dead Ringers radio series, will be at the summer cabaret at Pashley Manor in Ticehurst on July 6. Jon will perform
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Another plan submitted to turn former pub into housing
The owner of a pub that was forced to close after a row over noise has made another bid to turn it into housing. The Freebutt pub in Brighton shut its doors in 2010 following complaints about noise which made the live music venue “unviable”.
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David Dimbleby to curate art exhibition with daughter as he steps down from gallery
Acclaimed journalist David Dimbleby is to step down as chairman of an art gallery by curating an exhibition with his daughter. The broadcasting veteran, famous for his general election coverage, will leave his role at the Towner in Eastbourne after
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Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis to embark on first comedy tour for a decade
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are going on their first comedy tour for a decade. The hosts of Radio 4's The Now Show will be performing their We Are Not A Robot show at Brighton's Corn Exchange on June 23. The tour, which started on April 29,
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Ready to celebrate Sussex Day on Sunday
Sussex Day is approaching, but what is it and how can we celebrate it? Sussex Day falls on June 16 and celebrates the county’s heritage and all it has to offer. The celebration was conceived in 2006 by Worthing man Ian Steedman who grew up
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Firefighters hold vote of no confidence in bosses and say region is at risk
Firefighters say the county is at risk of a blaze with inadequate resources to fight it and they have no confidence in bosses. The Fire Brigades Union believes managers in East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service are "failing to suitably and efficiently
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Pub given low food hygiene score
UPDATE: The Good Companions Pub in Brighton has now been re-inspected and received a food hygiene rating of five out of five. A pub has been given the second lowest food hygiene score. The Good Companions Pub, at 132 Dyke Road, Brighton, was
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The Vicar Of Dibley to be performed in the open air
The Vicar Of Dibley will be performed in the open air next week. Brighton Little Theatre will stage four shows from June 19 to June 22 at the Brighton Open Air Theatre in Dyke Road Park, Hove. The performances will begin at 7pm each night and