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Extreme emotions for Albion duo as England head to another Euros final
Albion duo Lewis Dunk and Bart Verbruggen went through extreme emotions in Dortmund. Dunk was an unused sub as England beat Holland 2-1 in the Euro 2024 semi-finals. But the result was heart-breaking for Bart Verbruggen, who enjoyed a fine
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Decision on King Alfred Leisure Centre made as council recommends plans
A new leisure centre to replace the King Alfred should not be built on green land in Benfield Valley, the council has said. Angry residents and other campaigners had argued fiercely against the option of putting the new centre on the green space
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Dog rescued after almost being hit by a car
A dog has been rescued by police officers after almost being hit by a car. Officers in Rother said that they saved the black spaniel after receiving reports of a dog on the loose in Battle Hill, Battle. The officers managed to rescue the dog
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Formula 1 World Champions among drivers at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed
Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen will make his Goodwood Festival of Speed debut this weekend as the annual car show returns. The three-time world champion will join Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez, boss Christian Horner and former drivers
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Grand Prix treat for boy inspired by his F1 heroes in brain tumour recovery
A nine-year-old boy who fought a life-threatening brain tumour has been treated to a weekend at the Formula 1 Grand Prix at Silverstone. Ravi Adelekan endured a ten-hour surgery to have the benign tumour removed after he was diagnosed with the
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Ukrainian community comes together for rain-soaked vigil after hospital attack
Ukrainian families gathered in Brighton city centre in the pouring rain following the Russian attack on a children’s hospital. Missiles bombarded a children’s hospital in Kyiv on Monday, killing dozens and injuring more than 130 people. Members
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Beloved gig venue faces 'biggest threat yet' over garage plans
A much-loved pub and grassroots music venue is once again under threat of closure. An appeal is planned against the decision to reject controversial plans for a four-storey commercial building next to the Prince Albert in Trafalgar Street, Brighton
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Worthing start season on the road as work continues at Woodside
Worthing will start their Vanarama National League south season with three away games. The club were granted permission to travel in the opening weeks while they complete major improvement work at the Sussex Transport Community Stadium. They
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Police called to A259 crash involving van and car
Police and the ambulance were called to the scene of an accident involving a van and a car. Drivers faced long delays on the A259 in Seaford near Hill Rise after the crash this morning. READ MORE: Woman assaulted by one woman and then a group
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Why isn't it a case of 'Hove sweet home' for Sussex in T20 cricket?
Dan Hughes has quickly grown to appreciate the quirks and qualities which make Hove a special place to play cricket. He enjoys the wicket and fast outfield and has an eye on the short boundary. But he is not yet able to answer the question
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Care home fined over lack of smoke alarms and damaged fire doors
A care provider has been fined more than £100,000 for housing vulnerable people in homes with missing smoke alarms and broken fire doors. Inspectors found Care Pro South East, which owns homes across Bexhill, had buildings with a lack of smoke
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Dutch call him a penalty king - so what is Bart really like on spot kicks?
Bart Verbruggen could be on the hot spot in Dortmund this evening. England have a habit of going to penalties on the big occasion. Equally, their matches at Euro 2024 have all been closely-fought affairs – a 1-0 win to open with and then level
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'I got drenched in beer but the Euros fanzone was fantastic'
A football supporter has praised an England fanzone set up for the European Championships as the Three Lions are set to take on the Netherlands to fight for spot in the final. Noel Sweeney won VIP tickets for the Euros Fanzone in the Valley Gardens
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Albion name former Australia international as head coach of women's team
Albion have named former Australia international Dario Vidosic as the new head coach of their senior women’s team. The 37-year-old was born in what is now Croatia but raised in Australia and was most recently in charge of Melbourne City women’s
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Woman attacked and robbed by female gang
A woman was assaulted twice in the early hours of the morning on Sunday. Hastings Police said she was in Robertson Street, Hastings, between 2am and 3am when she was first assaulted by another female. Shortly after that she was assaulted again
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Updates as main road part blocked with heavy traffic after crash
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Grow your own superfood and save £10 with special starter kit
Ever fancied growing your own blueberries. We have teamed up with You Garden to save you £10 on everything you need to grow your own superfood. Tasty, cost-effective and tough, this bundle contains everything that you need to get going and
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Robinson named in Sussex squad as they aim for bounce back in Blast
Ollie Robinson has been named in the Sussex squad to face Hampshire at Hove this evening (7pm). Sharks look to bounce back to winning ways and take a step towards qualification for the T20 Vitality Blast knockout stages. Robinson missed Friday
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Bart puts a word in for Albion with Wieffer - and hopes the Dutch are celebrating
Bart Verbruggen will welcome another fellow Dutchman to Albion. And he would love it to happen with their nation crowned as Euro 2024 winners. The Seagulls No.1 aims to keep England at bay in tonight’s semi-final. He has earned praise for
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Tiny village with Roman roots is a peaceful haven
A tiny village with Roman roots is a perfect spot for sailing. Itchenor in the far west of the county sits on Chichester Harbour, an area of outstanding national beauty, and the peaceful waters make for perfect photographs. Suzi Sullivan
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Calls for action over problem of short-term holiday lets pushing up rent
A Green councillor is calling for action to tackle short-term holiday lets and the way they push up rents and dent the number of available homes. Councillor Ellen McLeay plans to propose a motion on the subject at a meeting of Brighton and Hove
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Food waste charity launches campaign to boost support
A food waste charity has launched a new crowdfunding campaign hoping to raise £20,000 to help more people experiencing hunger and food poverty. FareShare Sussex and Surrey hopes to raise the funds to enable ten of its partner charities and community
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Drusillas zoo to open jungle-themed soft play area as it expands
A much-loved zoo is set to expand with a new jungle-themed soft play area. Amazon Adventure will open later this month and will be the second attraction managed by the family behind Drusillas who took over the zoo in Alfriston in 1997. The
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Consultation on whether to close fire station under way
A consultation on the future of a fire station is under way. The East Sussex Fire Authority is inviting people to share their views on Mayfield's On Call Community Fire Station in Tunbridge Wells Road, Mayfield. The consultation will run until
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Muppets Christmas Carol In Concert to come to Brighton
The Muppets Christmas Carol In Concert is coming to Brighton with a live orchestra. The Brighton Centre will be welcoming the unique show on its tour of the UK. Family favourites Kermit, Miss Piggy and Rizzo the Rat will be gracing the venue
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Warning as frightening seagulls injure people and steal food in cost-of-living crisis
People have been warned not to feed seagulls because seaside visitors are being attacked and having their food stolen. In an appeal to the public, Arun District Council said people should think about the "budget and safety" of those enjoying their
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Council joins partnership to address lack of foster carers in South East
The council has joined a local authority partnership to address the shortage of foster carers across the South East. Brighton and Hove City Council is now part of newly launched Local Authority Fostering South East, a virtual fostering hub that
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Shop will be turned into one-bedroom flat with own garden
A shop is to be turned into a one-bedroom flat with its own private garden. The empty ground-floor retail unit in Portland Road, Hove, was once home to Roots Unisex Hairdressers before it was used as an office. The room at the front of the
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Angry neighbours object to 'disaster' plans for homes and parking on green space
Neighbours are furious about plans to build homes and parking on green space in a residential street. Developers have submitted proposals for six homes and 17 parking spaces on land off Myrtle Road and Valley Road in Crowborough. Residents
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Parking enforcement officers to use body-worn cameras after increase in attacks
Parking wardens will now use body-worn cameras after an increase in attacks on them. East Sussex County Council said 22 parking enforcement officers were physically harmed or felt they were in serious danger last year and 19 were verbally abused
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Parents take fight over nursery to council meeting
Parents fighting to keep a nursery room for under-twos have gathered enough signatures for their petition to be debated by the council. Families with children at Bright Start Nursery started a petition on the Change.org website calling on the council