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Elderly cyclist seriously injured in 'hit-and-run' crash on rural road
An elderly cyclist was seriously injured when he was knocked off his bike by a car which drove away from the scene. The 82-year-old cyclist fell from his bike shortly after midday on Wednesday, June 19, in Lewes Road near Chelwood Gate, north of
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Records tumble at Hove - but Sussex hang on for the win
Sussex were on the wrong end of record-breaking feats on an extraordinary day at Hove. But they survived an unprecedented barrage grab another win in the Vitality County Championship. Leicestershire’s Louis Kimber rewrote the record books with
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Child bitten by 'out of control dog'
A 14-year-old girl was bitten by a dog. Sussex Police are appealing for information following the report of an out-of-control dog in St Leonards. On Wednesday, May 29, the teenager reported being bitten by a dog in Gensing Gardens, off Charles
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Train company's £2.5m plan to tackle verbal and physical violence as attacks rise
Some £2.5 million will be spent to curb rampant crime on the railway amid a spike in attacks. The UK's largest train company will roll out 1,542 body-worn video cameras to its staff and double the number of enforcement officers it employs.
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Top scorer Orsi is latest promotion winner to leave Crawley
Crawley top scorer and promotion hero Danilo Orsi is leaving the club. The striker is joining their new League One rivals Burton Albion for an undisclosed fee. Orsi joins Will Wright and Adam Campbell in leaving Broadfield since promotion was
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Aldi reveals four Sussex locations where it wants new stores
Aldi has prioritised four areas in Sussex for new stores in its expansion drive. The budget supermarket giant received over 4,000 requests during a public consultation on areas missing an Aldi, which it is using to develop its plans for new stores
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Christmas cocaine and heroin dealer is jailed
A drug dealer has been jailed after being found delivering early Christmas presents of cocaine and heroin to the people of Brighton. Muhammed Alum was arrested on December 23, 2023, with the Class A drugs on him and tried to hide his identity from
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Constance Marten and Mark Gordon found guilty of perverting the course of justice
Constance Marten and Mark Gordon have been found guilty of concealing the birth of a child and perverting the course of justice. Marten, 37, and Gordon, 50, went off the grid with daughter Victoria to evade authorities after four other children
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Robinson concedes 43 runs in an over at Hove as record is smashed
England bowler Ollie Robinson conceded 43 runs in one over at Hove today. Robinson was on the receiving end from Leicestershire’s Louis Kimber as the visitors chased an unlikely win at the 1st Central County Ground. Kimber hit two sixes and
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Enciso chat starts again - and that can only be good thing as he gets back on target
Julio Enciso has given Albion fans something to cheer on the other side of the Atlantic. And one aspect of the aftermath of that was all too predictable. The Paraguay star, who seems to be shouldering his nation’s footballing hopes, scored
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Police car window smashed and officer assaulted in city centre
A man has been arrested after a police car window was smashed and an officer was assaulted in the city centre. Police responded to an altercation inside a premises in North Street, Brighton city centre, which The Argus understands to be Greggs.
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Motorcyclist left with life-changing injuries after being hit by car
A motorcyclist was left with life changing injuries when they were hit by a car. Emergency services were called to a collision between a motorcycle and a car in Beachy Head Road, Eastbourne, shortly after 11am on Saturday. Sussex Police said
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Man from Sussex arrested at Prime Minister's home
One of the men who were arrested at the Prime Minister’s constituency home for trespassing is from Sussex. Four men were arrested on the grounds of Rishi Sunak’s home in Kirby Sigston, North Yorkshire, on June 25, according to North Yorkshire Police
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Man accused of having offensive weapon during Euros fan zone disturbance
A man has been accused of having an offensive weapon during a disturbance in a Euros fan zone. The incident inside the park in Valley Gardens, Brighton, happened at about 6.40pm on Thursday last week. Officers attended and a 25-year-old man
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Safety warning as temperatures rise and thousands flock to the seafront
The RNLI has issued a safety warning as temperatures soar this week. The charity said that coastlines are set to be "extremely busy" over the coming days as temperatures near 30 degrees. To help people stay safe, beachgoers have been urged
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BBC wildlife researcher confirms tarantulas inhabit these parts of UK
Did you know that the UK is in fact home to a tarantula? The purseweb spider. The purseweb spider is Britain’s only tarantula and a member of the family that contains these 'tropical giants'. Although the word 'tarantula' still strikes fear
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Recap- City centre street blocked as eight police cars attend incident
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Police want to speak to woman after instances of graffiti
Police have released an image of a woman they wish to speak to following instances of graffiti. Sussex Police are also appealing for information following the reports in Hove on June 3. A force spokesman said: “We would like to speak with the
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Residents 'embarrassed' as drugs, sex and rough sleepers blight block of flats
Residents said they feel embarrassed in their own homes as their block of flats is blighted with drug needles, anti-social behaviour and fire damage. Flat owners in Park Court in Davigdor Road, Hove, said that mattresses and used needles have been
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Hunt's career-best helps Sussex set up last-day push for Hove win
Sean Hunt savoured a career-best 65 as he helped Sussex close in on a home win. The county need five more wickets on day four at Hove today to secure the honours against Leicestershire in Vitality County Championship division two. Seam bowler
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Mitoma reveals his top targets for next season as he returns to fitness
Kaoru Mitoma is targeting an injury-free season – and another trip to a World Cup. The Albion winger is back home in Japan stepping up his recovery from the back problem which ruled him out of the final months of last season. He is sure to
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Churches urged to review security following spate of crimes
Churches are being urged to take extra security measures following a spate of thefts across the county. Ecclesiastical, a specialist insurer which provides church insurance as part of its services, said churches are being targeted with valuable
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People banned from city's libraries for 'persistent sleeping' and drug use
Dozens of people have been banned from the city’s libraries for reasons including drug use, “persistent sleeping” and theft. The data, released following a Freedom of Information request (FOI) submitted by The Argus, reveals that 42 people were
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Former seafront amusement arcade to become flats
Disused floors in a seafront building are to be turned into 21 flats. The upper floors at Connaught House at 32-34 Marine Parade, Worthing, are to be converted into homes, while the former Connaught Leisure Adult and Family Amusements arcade on
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Garden paradise estate hosts first festival
A family estate held its first weekend festival this year with talks, stalls and activities centred on the beauty of nature and gardening. The Argus was invited to attend the pioneering event at Borde Hill and learn more about the Haywards Heath
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Reform get own candidate's name wrong in election gaffe
The Reform party has got the name of one of its own candidates wrong on thousands of leaflets distributed in the city. Voters could turn up to the polling stations on July 4 expecting to vote for a Mark Mulhill in the Brighton Pavilion seat, only
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'More safe pitches needed' in Sussex as number of traveller caravans increases
A traveller charity has called for more safe pitches as dozens more caravans have pitched in Sussex this year compared to last year. More than 500 Traveller caravans were found to have pitched across Sussex at the beginning of the year with figures
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Cyclist to 'bring his passions together' by riding 7,500km for dolphins
A dolphin-loving cyclist says he wants to “bring his passions together” as he raises money to support the marine mammals. Ben Boxer says he saw dolphins for the first time on the Sussex coast only two weeks ago but has had a passion for them since
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Historic fort confirms opening month and events for next year
A historic fort that has been closed for restoration will reopen next year. Newhaven Fort will welcome visitors again from February after its £7.5 million project. The site was closed earlier this year for the construction work to begin.
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Four bakeries crowned among the best you can find in the UK
Four bakeries/pastry shops located in Brighton and Hove were named among the best in the UK by the French ranking and restaurant guide La Liste. The Flour Pot Bakery, Julien Plumart and Real Patisserie in Brighton plus Sugardough in Hove were included
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'I simply dropped dead.' : Man 'eternally grateful' to Gatwick staff for saving him
A man who had a cardiac arrest at Gatwick Airport said he is "eternally grateful" to staff for saving his life. Passenger Eddie Barnes, 76, was in the North Terminal security area at 4.20am to catch a flight to Spain when his heart stopped.
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Campaigners 'occupy' empty block of flats for 24 hours
Housing campaigners ‘occupied’ an empty block of flats for 24 hours in an effort to pressure a housing association to renovate and reuse the property. In a demonstration beginning in Hastings on Sunday, activists from Housing Rebellion entered
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Empty shop could be turned into café
An empty fabric shop could be turned into a café. The retail unit in South Farm Road, Offington, Worthing, has been empty since the start of the year. However there are new plans for a licenced café to open at the site seven days a week.
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Amazing aerial photography shows county from above
A drone photographer has captured stunning images of the county from above. Dave Mason sent his flying camera into the sky to see Sussex from a different angle from Hove Beach to the Jack and Jill windmills at Clayton. Rolling hills and beaches
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Rare ninth-century penny discovered in Sussex
A rare coin dating back to the ninth century will be up for auction this week. The coin, from the reign of Beornwulf, who was King of Mercia between 823-26, was found near Lewes on September 5, 2021. The finder, who has not been named, was