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Moder expected to make Prem move as summer market kicks into life
Jakub Moder could be on his way out of Albion ahead of the new season. The Poland midfielder was reported in his home country to be on the way to promoted Leicester City. Meczyki.pl understand Moder will head to the newly-promoted Foxes, potentially
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Sussex road has longest delays in England
The main road with the longest delays in England is in Sussex, new figures show. Motorists on the A2270 between Eastbourne and Polegate were delayed for an average of nearly three minutes per mile in 2023. It comes as new figures show delays
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Top Labour man visits coast in support of big changes
A top Labour figure visited the city to show support for giving local authorities more power and investment. Former culture minister and Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham met with campaigners outside Brighton Town Hall ahead of their first
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Gang caught in Sussex's largest ever drug seizure with 30 boxes worth £24 million
An organised crime gang who had 30 cardboard boxes of drugs with a street value of more than £20 million were caught red handed. Around 70kg of cocaine and 632kg of ketamine were seized from two vans which were stopped on the A26 at Maresfied,
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Potter's former right-hand man at Albion lands top-flight coaching role
One of Graham Potter’s key staff members at Albion has landed a new job. Bjorn Hamberg has joined Feyenoord in Holland in the role of assistant head coach . He will work in support of recently arrived Brian Priske, who succeeds Arne Slot in
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Woman sexually assaulted on bus - police want to speak to this man
A woman was sexually assaulted on a bus in a late-night attack. The bus passenger says she was travelling on board a bus in Brighton when she was touched by shortly before midnight. Police have since released an image of a man they wish to
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Man charged with kidnapping seven-year-old boy
A man has been charged with kidnapping a seven-year-old child. Sussex Police said an investigation was launched after concerns were raised for the welfare of a boy in Broadwater Road, Worthing, at about 3.30pm on Monday afternoon. The police
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TV star Matt Smith spotted on seafront as he films his latest series
TV star Matt Smith has been spotted filming on the seafront as he continues to shoot for his latest series. The House Of The Dragon actor sat in a vintage car as he filmed scenes in Worthing for Sky series The Death Of Bunny Munro, based on a book
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Councillor to take leave of absence to recover from serious sudden illness
A councillor will temporarily step away from her duties while she recovers from a serious sudden illness. Councillor Birgit Miller, who represents Labour in Goldsmid ward on Brighton and Hove City Council, will be off for at least three months.
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Albion and Crawley to meet in Trophy as groups are confirmed
Albion under-21s will meet Crawley Town’s senior squad next season. The teams have been drawn in the same group in the Bristol Street Motors Trophy. They are joined by AFC Wimbledon and Stevenage. Dates have not been confirmed but Albion
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Six reasons why Sussex win at Hove was one to enjoy - and it's not just about stats
Sussex are flying high in the Vitality County Championship after their nerve-jangling win over Leicestershire. The 18-run success kept them top of division two. It made headlines for Louis Kimber’s stunning 243 off 127 balls– and the 43 he
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Dunk works with Kane and England as Euro focus switches to Slovakia test
Lewis Dunk was one of 23 England players training in Germany today. Declan Rice and Kieran Trippier worked away from the main group as they geared up for the Euro 2024 last-16 clash with Slovakia. Gareth Southgate’s side return to the Veltins
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Sarmiento impresses again as Ecuador put Copa campaign on track
by Larry Henry Jr Albion forward Jeremy Sarmiento helped Ecuador earn their first victory of the 2024 Copa America on Wednesday night. Sarmiento delivered a hard-working shift in Ecuador’s 3-1 group stage win over Jamaica, logging 90 minutes
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Seafront paddling pools shut on hottest day of the year
Two seafront paddling pools were shut on one of the hottest days of the year so far. Critics have accused the council of having no pride in the city after it was forced to close the pools once again following damage to the surface and a mechanical
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Paedophile raped and sexually abused two young girls
A paedophile who raped and sexually assaulted two young girls has been jailed. John Armsby, 47, repeatedly abused the girls, who were under the age of 13, between 2017 and 2022. The offences were reported to Sussex Police on January 24, 2022
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Migrants told they will have to leave community centre after arriving from Gatwick
The leader of Crawley Borough Council has warned that the authority can no longer help a group of migrants from the Chagos Islands. In a letter to the government, Michael Jones said the decision was not taken lightly, adding: “We have exhausted
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Dozens of vintage tractors to roll through Sussex
Some 60 vintage tractors will make their way across the region in convoy on their way to France. Members of the Chailey Classic and Vintage Tractor Club are setting off towards the Newhaven ferry terminal this evening. Commercial vehicles
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More than 100 electric cars on Brighton seafront for vehicle rally
More than 100 electric cars were on display on the seafront after completing an efficiency challenge to the city. Spectators lined Madeira Drive to watch the cars silently roll into Brighton and find out more about owning an electric vehicle.
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Warning as Sussex junior doctors begin strike today
Junior doctors' strikes are under way from today. People across the county have been urged to use NHS services carefully to help the health service deal with demand during the strike action, which is set to end at 7am on Tuesday. Until then
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Police recover thousands of stolen tools - and they want your help to identify them
A search for a drill led to the discovery of more than 3,500 suspected stolen power tools - and police are trying to get them back to their owners. Signals from a tracking device attached to a stolen drill led officers to stolen tools worth more
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Man dies in two car crash which closed busy road overnight
A man has died after a two-car crash which closed a busy road yesterday evening. The 46-year-old driver of a red Nissan Qashqai was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on the A29 near Bognor at 8.45pm on June 26. A 23-year-old man has
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MP hopeful wants to breathe new life into town and tackle housing crisis
Beccy Cooper made history in 2017 when she became the first Labour councillor in Worthing for more than 40 years. She was then part of history again when Labour took control of Worthing Borough Council from the Conservatives in 2022 after a landslide
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Investigators work overnight after crash on main road
A main road was closed overnight for investigators to work after a serious crash. The air ambulance was called in alongside several firefighters, police and paramedics after the incident on the A29 in Shripney, near Bognor last night. Officers
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Junior doctors threaten to strike again this summer if pay goals not met
Junior doctors in England began a five-day strike this morning (June 27) and they plan further strikes this summer. They aim to strike again if the next government does not move forward negotiations with junior doctors in a “timely manner”.
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He is winning us games - coach backs Robinson after nightmare 43-run over
Ollie Robinson was backed as a matchwinner by his Sussex boss – after a nightmare over which smashed records. The England seamer conceded 43 runs in an over as Leicestershire, chasing 464, threatened a famous win at Hove It was the biggest haul
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Lamptey likes the look of Albion new boy after sneak preview
By Ben Reynolds Albion right-back Tariq Lamptey has lauded new signing Ibrahim Osman following his £16 million move from Danish side Nordsjaelland. The 19-year-old had an impressive season, scoring ten goals and providing 8 assists, showcasing
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Children show 'enormous kindness' at newly rated outstanding nursery
Children are “incredibly respectful” and show “enormous kindness” at an outstanding nursery. Charlie Bear’s Nursery, Seaford, was given the highest rating from Ofsted following an inspection in May. The nursery, in the Mercread Youth Centre
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House prices increase across Sussex in April - but figures still down from last year
House prices across most of Sussex rose in April – but are still down on last year. New figures show that prices increased by as much as four per cent in some areas of the county from March to April. But government figures from the UK House
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Pub that closed suddenly seven years ago could reopen
A pub that has been closed for seven years is now looking for a new owner. The Trevor Arms in Glynde village, near Lewes, opposite the railway station, has been put up for a lease price of £45,000 per year. The drinking establishment, which
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Historic Grade II* listed cinema will have new auditorium after plans approved
A historic cinema will have its empty bar area turned into a new 67-seat auditorium. The new cinema room at The Dome on Worthing seafront will allow the venue to meet public demand and attract wider audiences. Unick Consulting Ltd, on behalf
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Village shop to be turned into house years after closing
A 19th-century fisherman's cottage which has been used as a printer's workshop for the last 34 years will be turned back into a house. The property in South Street, Lancing, has been owned by the same family since 1984. The printing business
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Sussex wine producer wins two awards at 'world’s most prestigious wine competition'
A wine producer is "thrilled" after winning two awards in an international competition. Sussex wine producer Artelium Wine Estate in Streat Lane, Streat, near Hassocks, scooped two gold medals at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2024. The estate
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Deacons ordained for eight churches
Eight new deacons have been ordained for parishes across the region. Their service started with a ceremony at Chichester Cathedral and St Nicholas in Arundel last weekend. Each candidate has spent months training for their ordination and finding
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Children's hospital suite refurbished to improve patient care
A children's hospital suite has an eye-catching new look. The suite at the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital in Brighton has been refurbished and now has an underwater theme. It is where fluoroscopy procedures take place - this creates real-time
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Strike action halted at academies but funding dispute continues
Strike plans at five academies have been halted although discussions over a funding dispute are still ongoing. Industrial action was due to take place on Wednesday, June 26, but has been cancelled following discussions between the University of
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Heartbreak after 'neglected' graveyards left overgrown by council
People have called for the council to take action after graveyards have been left "untended and neglected". Across Adur and Worthing, a number of cemeteries have become overgrown over recent months, with some people now unable to reach the burial
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Homeless cat found 'matted from head to toe' finds forever home
A homeless cat who was found "matted from head to toe" after living on the streets has now found his forever home. Troy, seven, was kicked out by his previous owners and was living rough before being taken in by the Worthing Cat Welfare Trust.
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Ashdown Forest twilight walk to find nightjar
A twilight walk to find nightjars takes place later this month. More than 50 volunteers will explore Ashdown Forest after dark to find and count the nocturnal birds, which feed on insects and nest on the forest's lowland heath. Throughout the
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Labour should be 'up front' about King Alfred before election, former councillor says
A former councillor has called for an announcement on the site for the new King Alfred Leisure Centre to be made before the General Election. Dawn Barnett said this would the council is “up front” with voters and people can cast their ballot while
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Mum completes marathon walk to raise money for new school minibus
A mum has walked the length of a marathon and raised more than £5,000 for a new accessible school minibus. Kim Richards, 36, completed the 26.2 mile walk from Bognor to Brighton in just over 12 hours on Friday. She did it to raise money to
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Photos show state of Katie Price's Mucky Mansion as it is repossessed
Photographs show the state of Katie Price’s Mucky Mansion as it was repossessed by bailiffs. The former glamour model and TV personality failed to keep up with mortgage repayments for the property, which is currently valued at £2.5 million.
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MasterChef winner to host dinner at prestigious London department store
MasterChef: The Professionals winner Steven Edwards will host an exclusive supper club at a renowned department store. Fortnum and Mason will host the etch chef next month as he aims to showcase British produce similar to that used in the Hove
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Sussex village shop 'at heart of local area' named UK's best at 'Rural Oscars'
A Sussex village shop said to be at the heart of its local community has been named the best in the UK as part of an awards ceremony dubbed the 'Rural Oscars'. Fittleworth Village Stores in West Sussex won the category at the 2024 Countryside Alliance
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Greens say a win in Brighton would be a win for the country
Sian Berry says an election win for the Greens in Brighton would also be a win for the rest of the country. The MP hopeful said that the Greens' policies would be the “strongest for the environment” as she hopes to edge out Tom Gray to hold Brighton