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Sussex star 'not too thrilled' about dropped catch which was allowed to stand
Nathan McAndrew said he was “not too thrilled” about the controversial catch which ended his innings for Sussex. But he hopes to help bowl them to victory in what looks an evenly poised Championship contest at Northants. The Aussie lobbed a
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Slap therapist ‘failed to get help as diabetic woman lay dying’ at his workshop
An alternative healer failed to get medical help as a diabetic woman lay dying while attending a workshop he led which “evangelised” a slapping therapy as an alternative to life-saving insulin medication, a court has heard. Danielle Carr-Gomm died
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Trans man 'felt dismissed, ignored and lied to by hospital staff' before his death
A trans man hanged himself outside a hospital emergency department after feeling “dismissed, ignored, not communicated with and lied to” by mental health workers, an inquest has heard. Matty Sheldrick died at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton
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Bloom gets some positive injury news - from the racing stables
Energumene is recovering well from the injury that curtailed a Champion Chase hat-trick bid, with connections determined to return the dual Cheltenham Festival hero to the racecourse this winter. Owned by Albion chief Tony Bloom, the former king
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Will Dunk get his chance? These are the options for England in last eight
England will be forced into at least one change for their Euro 2024 quarter-final as Marc Guehi’s suspension leaves Gareth Southgate to consider his defensive options. Guehi picked up a second booking of the tournament early in the last-16 clash
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Will Young joins Brit Pop drummer and Labour candidate to care for hedgehogs
Pop star Will Young joined Blur drummer and Labour candidate Dave Rowntree to help out at a hedgehog rescue centre. The pair were at Hurst Hedgehog Haven in Burgess Hill last week and helped with the daily cleaning routing as well as caring for
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Volunteer assaulted while putting up Conservative campaign posters
A Tory activist has been assaulted while putting up posters for a parliamentary candidate. MP hopeful Leila Williams, who is standing for Conservatives in East Worthing and Shoreham, has called for action against “fear and intimidation in politics
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'I tried this new summer menu and it is perfect for a family visit'
Not everyone loves Brighton Marina and not everyone loves chain restaurants. But I love it down there and although I love our independent restaurants across Sussex some of our chain restaurants provide amazing food and provide more jobs and places
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Doctor Who star filming new series at Saltdean Lido
A popular lido has closed for filming to take place. Saltdean Lido is closed today and tomorrow for filming of a television series based on long-time Brighton resident Nick Cave’s Death of Bunny Munro novel. The six-part series written by Pete
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Fish 'like giant swimming head' spotted off Sussex coast
A three foot fish “like a giant swimming head” has been spotted off the coast. Ian Rudge was anchored and fishing about one mile south west of Shoreham Harbour on Saturday when he saw a fin above the water. Sussex Wildlife Trust experts have
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Two men forced their way into phone shop and stole £50k of stock
Police are searching for two men after a robbery at a phone shop in broad daylight. Officers were called to the O2 premises in The Martlets, Crawley, at around 11.50am on Wednesday. Sussex Police said two men forced their way into the stock
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How Albion new boy Minteh got on his bike and made big progress at Feyenoord
Yankuba Minteh got on his bike in more ways than one during his flying season with Feyenoord. The teenager from Gambia – he turns 20 this month - used express speed to help him make a big impression on loan from Newcastle United. Fans used
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Sir Ed Davey bounces into final week of campaign with most bizarre stunt yet
Sir Ed Davey bounced into the final week of campaigning ahead of the General Election with his most bizarre stunt yet. The Liberal Democrat leader took part in a bungee jump at Eastbourne Borough Football Club today as he urged voters to take a
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Albion begin rebuild of WSL squad by signing Holland defender
Albion have begun the rebuild of their WSL squad. They have agreed a deal with versatile defender Marisa Olislagers, 23, upon expiry of her contract with FC Twente. In four years with Twente, the Holland international won three Eredivisie titles
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Coastguard helicopter rescues missing person in 'difficult location'
A missing person was rescued by a coastguard helicopter on Sunday. Rescue teams including the Eastbourne RNLI were called out at 12.40pm after a missing person was spotted in a "difficult location". READ MORE: Over 50 classic cars will be at
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Stalker called woman 17 times in 20 minutes and made violent threats on WhatsApp
A stalker who called a woman 17 times in 20 minutes and sent WhatsApp messages threatening her with violence has been jailed. Brenton Kay, from Bognor, was subject to a Stalking Protection Order and Restraining Order in September 2020 following
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Man in custody charged with strangulation and actual bodily harm against woman
A man has been charged with violent offences against a woman. A British Transport Police officer conducted a welfare check at a property in Arundel Road, Littlehampton, following a previous report of assault last month. During the check, on
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How to get your garden summer-ready and save money with Brewers
Looking to get your garden ship-shape to make the most of the warm weather, but don’t want to break the bank to do it? We’ve got some good news! We’ve teamed up with Brewers to offer you the chance to save money on your first and second purchases
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Island Poke chain sold in rescue deal, securing more than 100 jobs
Hawaiian food chain Island Poke has been sold to a hospitality start-up backer in a rescue deal, saving more than 100 jobs. Island Poke which has a branch in Brighton’s West Street, has been bought in a so-called pre-pack administration deal by
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Drivers warned new AI cameras 'can spy inside' cars
Drivers have been warned that new AI cameras, which are being trialled by a number of UK police forces, can 'spy inside' cars. The new cameras, which use artificial intelligence, are being used by ten police forces across the country and could
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'An exciting attacking player' - Albion confirm Minteh deal
Albion have completed the signing of Yankuba Minteh from Newcastle. The 19-year-old arrives on a five-year deal for a fee of £30 million. Announcing the deal, Albion technical director David Weir said: “Yankuba is a young talent that has attracted
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Drivers warned new AI cameras 'can spy inside' cars
Drivers have been warned that new AI cameras, which are being trialled by a number of UK police forces, can 'spy inside' cars. The new cameras, which use artificial intelligence, are being used by ten police forces across the country and could
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Man arrested after early hours fire in basement
A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to danger life after a fire in a basement. Emergency services were called to the scene of a fire in the basement of a house in Oriental Place, Brighton, at 2.45am on Saturday, June 29.
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Farbrace plays down pitch worries as 22 wickets fall in a day - and Sussex get on top
Paul Farbrace allayed fears over the Northampton pitch as 22 wickets went down in a day. The Sussex head coach will tell his batters to play their own games as they look to build a commanding lead on day two of their Vitality County Championship
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Relay through 50 UK cities to visit Brighton
A relay which has seen hundreds across the UK take up the baton will be coming to the city. The Running Out Of Time Climate Relay kicked off in June at Ben Nevis in Scotland and the baton has been carried hundreds of kilometres across the UK.
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How new £4 million seafront changes will look after plans agreed
A £4 million cycle lane along Hove seafront has been app roved by the new Labour council cabinet. The scheme involves removing one lane on the existing westbound side of the A259 Kingsway between Fourth Avenue and the Hove Street traffic lights
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Warning issued to dog walkers after foxes are thought to be poisoned on green
An animal-lover is distraught after foxes are believed to have been poisoned on a green. Three foxes were found dead on the Middle Mead green in Littlehampton and are feared to have been poisoned after blue pellets were discovered close by.
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Hospital celebrates opening of new Armed Forces commemorative garden
A hospital has opened its first Armed Forces commemorative garden. The outside space at Southlands Hospital in Shoreham was opened at a ceremony with staff, veterans and people currently in the Armed Forces present. The garden has been designed
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Pensioner at war with energy provider after being charged £9,000 over five years
An energy provider says an 86-year-old man owes thousands of pounds after a bill misprint and has threatened court action. Ernest Earl, a retired teacher and Bletchley Park serviceman from Hove, says the claims that he owes Octopus Energy almost
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Wine fair returns after sold-out debut
A natural wine fair is coming back after a sold-out debut. The Brighton Natural Wine Fair held its first event in April and is coming back later this year. There will be local food stalls, workshops, music and crafts at the event at Wagner
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Cancer patient 'emotional' as £10 million hospice renovation is revealed
A former Martlets fundraiser said he was moved to see the refurbished hospice unveiled and he will move in when his health deteriorates due to terminal thyroid cancer. Dozens of people, including Marc Valentine-Morton, attended the reopening of
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Man fighting to be seat's first Labour MP opens up about why he entered politics
A former councillor fighting to become East Worthing and Shoreham’s first Labour MP has opened up about the personal reasons that inspired him to enter the world of politics. Tom Rutland says he grew up hearing about the hardships his parents faced
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Artist known for his 'rubbish' pet drawings to take on 24-hour drawing challenge
An artist known for his “rubbish” portraits is set to take on a 24-hour “drawathon” for charity. Hercule Van Wolfwinkle, known for his unique drawing of pets, will create dozens of his drawings without rest in a bid to raise thousands for homelessness
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Tenants spend over half of wages on rent - campaigners demand end to crisis
Tenants in Brighton and Hove spend the majority of their money on rent, new figures show. Campaign groups found that average rents in the city amount to nearly 75 per cent of the average wage in the area. It comes as the campaigners have called
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Care home hosts own festival for residents
A care home has hosted its own music festival. Deanwood Bupa Care Home in Warren Road, Woodingdean, Brighton, welcomed the community to its Bupa Fest event earlier this month. Live entertainment was arranged with music artists such as jazz
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Palestine protesters call on MP candidate to back ceasefire as General Election looms
Pro-Palestine campaigners handed over a petition to Peter Kyle’s office calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The group of over half a dozen protesters stood outside the incumbent Labour MP’s office on Thursday afternoon to deliver the petition