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Man targets three businesses in burglary spree
A man stole cash from three different businesses in a burglary spree. Samuel Hocking, 35, targeted shops in Brighton on Saturday. Hocking’s spree began at 8.15am when he entered a business in The Droveway, Hove, and removed a cash drawer from
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Climate protesters storm council building roof over fossil fuel investments
Climate protesters have scaled a council building calling for pension bosses to stop investing in fossil fuels. Protesters from Extinction Rebellion climbed onto the roof of East Sussex County Council’s County Hall in Lewes demanding that East
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Council leader wants to bring 'positive change' to Brighton with new position
Council leader Bella Sankey has been elected deputy leader of the Labour Group in the Local Government Association. She said she wants to use the role to build a “fairer, more inclusive society”. Ms Sankey was elected to help lead the Labour
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Have adders ever killed anyone in the UK? 100 reported bites each year
Adders, grass snakes, and smooth snakes are the only three species of snakes you can find in the wild in the UK, but the adder is the only native venomous snake. The snake is not considered to be particularly aggressive: it usually only bites when
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Albion sign Dutch defender as busy summer continues
Albion have confirmed another signing for their WSL squad. Dutch defender Marit Auee, 22, arrives after two seasons at FC Twente. Her list of honours from her time in Enschede comprises the Eredivisie title, the Dutch FA Cup, two Super Cups
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Man charged after police find £70k of cannabis in raid
A man has been charged after police carried out a warrant at an address and discovered around £70,000 worth of cannabis plants. Officers from Sussex Police's tactical enforcement unit officers carried out a Misuse of Drugs warrant at a property
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As it happened: A23 closed after debris scattered over road in lorry crash
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Person hit by train on busy Brighton mainline - services cancelled and diverted
A person was hit by a train yesterday evening causing delays across the Brighton mainline. The person was hit by the train on Monday evening with trains cancelled between Haywards Heath and Brighton as a result. Southern Rail say that disruption
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Staff member assaulted at school taster day - boy arrested
A staff member was assaulted during a school taster day. Police were called to Bexhill College in the town's Penland Road after a report of an assault on a staff member yesterday morning when children were visiting the site ahead of choosing their
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Man jailed after woman recorded being raped
A man has been jailed after a woman who was raped recorded the ‘terrifying’ assault on her phone. David Pacera, 42, was convicted of four serious sexual offences and has been jailed for seven years. A woman reported that Pacera, of no fixed
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A&E units 'very busy' across the county as warning issued
People are being urged to use NHS services wisely as two A&E units in Sussex are very busy. University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust said on Monday that St Richard’s Hospital in Chichester and Worthing Hospital are treating a very high
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UK households could be due £170 TV Licence refund - are you eligible?
UK households could be due a £169.50 refund on the cost of their TV Licence. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence in order to watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. However, you could be
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'Mystic meerkats' predict England Euros semi-final win
The “mystic meerkats” have returned with a prediction for the England v Netherlands Euros semi-final. The meerkats at Drusillas Park, near Alfriston, have continued to back the Three Lions in their quest for the European Championships 2024 trophy
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Tributes pour in for heritage champion who died after battle with disease
Tributes are pouring in for the founder of the city’s heritage commission who has died after an eight-month battle with motor neurone disease. Roger Amerena, born and bred in Brighton, died at the city's Royal Sussex County Hospital on June 27,
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Reds land Grimsby pair as they rebuild squad for League One
Crawley have signed two Grimsby Town players ahead of their return to League One. They have bought defender Toby Mullarkey for an undisclosed fee and also snapped up experienced midfielder Gavan Holohan as a free agent. Both have agreed two-year
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Loving father attacked in pub after Euros game died from head injuries
A loving father who was attacked in a pub by a stranger after an England Euro 2024 game died from head injuries, an inquest heard. David Hallatt was enjoying a drink with work colleagues when there was an incident and he was seen to fall in front
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Former police officer charged with assault
A former police officer has been charged with assault following an incident with a member of the public. Adam Burke, 29, has received the charge in connection with an incident in Brighton in December 2023, when force was alleged to have been used
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March back out on the grass as Albion work towards new season
Solly March was back on the grass at Albion’s training base as pre-season work stepped up a gear. The winger was shown in a photo released by the club smiling broadly as he worked at Lancing. March has been out of action since last October
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Better late than never as Whitehawk skipper welcomes his old mate on board
Whitehawk skipper Charlie Walker says it is better late than never after helping bring an old mate to the club. Chris Whelpdale scored both Hawks goals as they kicked off a busy pre-season with a 2-2 draw at home to Hassocks. The duo were previously
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Step back in time with a trip to Lytham's 1940s Wartime Weekend (and save £40)
Fancy a trip filled with nostalgia and wartime history? Look no further than Lytham's 1940s Wartime Weekend. We've teamed up with Just Go! to offer you £40 off the trip later this summer. This annual event transports you back to a bygone
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'I've been lucky': Woman celebrates 40 years of working at the same company
A woman is celebrating her 40th anniversary working for the same company. Jill Brooks, 56, has been with UK Power Networks in Crawley for the past four decades. She joined the industry at the age of 16 and has worked there ever since. READ
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Firefighters offer a day of free services to community projects
Firefighters are offering their services free to a community project this summer. Colleagues at Chichester Fire Station want to hear from organisations in the district that need extra support to complete a project. This could be anything from
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Gatwick passengers could face disruption with M25 weekend closure
Passengers travelling to Gatwick Airport may face disruption this weekend as a result of the M25 closure. The motorway will be closed in both directions between Junction 10 northbound and Junction 11 from 9pm on Friday until 6am on Monday.
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Mother injured in park due to overgrowth calls for council action
A mother who was injured in a park because overgrown grass obscured a wooden stump has warned it could have been much worse. Natalie Clark, 30, was playing in Denton Park, Newhaven, with her four-year-old daughter, Luna, when she ran into the post
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Inside the cobbled lanes of a medieval town home to rare wildlife
On the edge of East Sussex is a quaint coastal town steeped in history and heritage where house prices average half a million. Rye sits two miles from the coast and is embroiled in secrets, nature and authenticity. The town is famed for its
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Landmark is ranked the top wedding destination
The Royal Pavilion has been crowned the top wedding destination. The Brighton landmark topped the chart for destination-inspired weddings due to its resemblance to the Taj Mahal. Pandora UK also took into consideration local weather, average
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County town dubbed prettiest in the UK
Lewes has been named as the prettiest in the UK. The county town, nestled in the South Downs, is known for its cobbled streets, historic attractions and rich heritage. Travel experts at The Telegraph named it as the prettiest place in the UK
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Camera clubbers capture county's beautiful wildlife
There is an abundance of wildlife to be spotted in Sussex and our camera clubbers have been out and about taking pictures of a range of animals from cows to pelicans. Suzi Sullivan shared a lovely photograph of an inquisitive owl who stared straight
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Warning as norovirus spread causes concern in hospitals
Hospitals have issued a warning about a spread in norovirus across the county. Visitors are urged to take precautions to try to stop the vomiting bug infecting patients on the wards. University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has also
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Costa branch announces sudden permanent closure
A Costa branch has closed. The coffee shop in Market Place, Burgess Hill, finished trading yesterday for the final time. Customers were informed of the news by a sign put up on the door. READ MORE: Empty offices in Grade II listed building
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Circus to set up big top in city park for 25-show run
A circus is making a long-awaited return to the city with 25 shows this summer. NoFit State Circus is bringing its new show called Sabotage to The Level, Brighton, in August. Directed by Firenza Guidi, it promises to be "energising and uplifting
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More than 200 bird boxes and swift bricks to be installed in new housing developments
A developer will install more than 200 bird boxes in housing developments across the county this year. David Wilson Homes and Barratt Homes are installing custom-designed swift bricks in the Ryebank Gate development in Yapton, near Arundel, and