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Firefighters descend on town hall as public told not to be alarmed
Firefighters have told the public not to be alarmed as they descend on a town hall this evening. Emergency service vehicles including fire engines and a command support unit are in Bexhill's Town Hall Square this evening with firefighters entering
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Newcastle chief says they did not want to lose Albion new boy Minteh
Newcastle chief executive Darren Eales says the club did not want to lose Yankuba Minteh. The winger headed south this summer to help Toon meet profit and sustainability targets. Eales said Newcastle have met Premier League spending rules despite
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Controlling and abusive man found guilty of murdering mother-of-five
A controlling and abusive man has been found guilty of murdering a mother-of-five. Holly Sanchez’s body was found in a property in Oates Walk, Crawley, on the morning of May 13, 2023, following a 999 call from Ryan Evans, in which he claimed she
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Courageous police officer who was left life-changing injuries nominated for award
A police officer left with life-changing injuries after confronting a group of men has been nominated for a national bravery award. Sergeant Alec Barrett was assaulted when he challenged the gang who were walking up Queen's Road in Brighton randomly
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Pupils banned from prom invite friends to their own
Dozens of pupils danced the night away at an alternative prom after several were banned from their school’s official event. Some Year 11s at Dorothy Stringer School in Loder Road, Brighton, were not allowed to go to the leaver’s event at Pangdean
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Woman seriously injured after being hit by minibus
A woman has been seriously injured after being hit by a minibus. Elm Grove, Brighton, remains closed while emergency services investigate the incident, which happened just before 9am. Sussex Police said a pedestrian has been taken to hospital
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Car comes off road and crashes into ditch
A car came off the road and crashed into a ditch. Firefighters attended the incident in Goring Road, Worthing, this morning. A West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said the car’s passengers were able to get out of the vehicle before
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Recap: road closed after woman hit by bus
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Ambulance service continues to face high pressure
An ambulance service continues to face high demand. South East Coast Ambulance Service (Secamb) said on Monday that it is still under intense pressure. This comes after the Euro football tournament put increased strain on the service. READ
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Royal Albion bosses yet to pay for demolition of fire-damaged hotel
Owners of a historic seafront hotel gutted by fire have yet to pay a penny for its demolition, more than a year after the devastating blaze. The shell of the Royal Albion on Brighton seafront has been empty and rotting since the inferno on July
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Gareth Southgate steps down as England manager saying its time for 'new chapter'
Gareth Southgate has quit his role as England manager, saying it is time for a “new chapter” for the national team. He announced his decision to quit in a statement issued by the Football Association on Tuesday (July 16) morning. The decision
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Southgate steps down as England boss
Gareth Southgate has stood down as England manager. He announced his decision to quit in a statement issued by the Football Association this morning, following the team’s defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final on Sunday night. “As a proud Englishman
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Caravans return to village green and set up camp
Caravans have returned to a village green a month after a previous encampment. A row of caravans is currently at Goring Gap, Marine Drive, with chairs, tables and umbrellas situated on the green. Uprooted wooden posts have also been spotted
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Police looking for man after business set on fire
Police are seeking to identify a man after a business was set on fire. The business in St Georges Place, Brighton, was damaged and set fire to earlier this year. Sussex Police have now issued a CCTV still of a man they would like to speak to
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i360 test flights carried out after door shattered
Test runs have been carried out on the i360 after it was temporarily closed due to a smashed glass door. The Brighton i360 was shut unexpectedly on Saturday, July 13, after a door was shattered during unscheduled maintenance. Ticket holders
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Maternity unit could be at risk after midwife and staff shortages
A hospital maternity unit could be at risk as a result of staffing issues. University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust said that the unit at Worthing Hospital may not have enough specialist staff over the next few months to keep women and
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Take nostalgic ride on train used for film The Railway Children and save £20
Calling all fans of the classic film The Railway Children. Embark on a magical two-day tour that combines a visit to the historic city of York with a nostalgic ride on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway, aboard the iconic Green Dragon steam
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Martin Lewis reveals how UK tourists can save hundreds on flights this summer
Tourists flying to Spain or Greece this summer can save hundreds using a handy rebooking trick. Martin Lewis has floated the idea of cancelling holidays and hotel rooms and re-booking at a cheaper rate. The finance expert said: "Is your hotel
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Brits warned 'expect a knock' over using 'dodgy' Amazon Fire Sticks illegally
Brits who use 'dodgy' Amazon Fire Sticks to illegally stream content have been warned they could expect a knock at the door. The use of these devices, which include USB sticks and other boxes plugged into your TV is thought to have increased over
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DWP issues Universal Credit warning after 184,000 Brits have benefits 'stopped'
Benefits claimants have been warned that as many as 184,000 people could lose their funding. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is continuing its migration process, known as managed migration, as it forces people off legacy benefits.
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Father calls for vaping 'ban' after both his daughters find holes in lungs
A dad has called for vaping to be banned after both of his daughters were hospitalised with holes in their lungs after using e-cigs just weeks apart. Tazmin Blight, who has used e-cigs since she was just 13, says she continued to vape the equivalent
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Martin Lewis issues Amazon Prime Day warning to bargain hunters
Martin Lewis has issued a warning to customers ahead of Amazon Prime Day. Confusingly, the two-day event begins from one minute past midnight on Tuesday, July 16 and runs until the end of Wednesday. The sale has become famous for offering deep
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Cat that has been at rescue centre the longest desperately wants to find forever home
A cat that is the longest feline resident at a rescue centre is looking for his forever home. Monty, nine, has watched fellow cats get adopted from Raystede in The Broyle, Ringmer, however has not yet been picked by any adopters himself. He
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Twins who are still thriving celebrate their 90th birthday
Twins who have lived on the same road for more than 20 years are celebrating their 90th birthday today. Peg Maskell and Pat Mankcelow celebrated their milestone birthday and had an “absolutely lovely time” on Saturday at the Willingdon Golf Club
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Sussex athletes eyeing up medals ahead of Paris Olympics this month
Four Sussex sporting stars are among the names hoping to bring home an Olympic medal at the Paris games this summer. The 2024 Olympics will see the county represented in archery, rugby and athletics as four different sportspeople will hope to bring
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Italian café will soon open in city
An Italian café will soon open in the city. An empty unit in St James' Street, Kemp Town, is being refurbished for the new Palladino's coffee shop to open. The café will sell a number of Italian goods including freshly baked bread, speciality
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Aldi could open new store in Sussex
Aldi could open a new store in a historic town. The discount supermarket has set its sights on Rye as part of a redevelopment programme which is set to include a new retirement block and homes. The store would be built on land in Winchelsea
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Teenager punched boy and fractured his skull in drunken attack
A teenager fractured another boy's skull in a drunken attack. The 15-year-old boy hit another in the face twice during an argument at a social gathering, leaving his victim in tears as he fled the scene to hospital. At a sentencing hearing
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Closure of board game lounge 'tragic loss' for town
A much-loved board game lounge is closing this week due to rising costs. Dice in Worthing is due to close on July 20 after over two years of trading. Dozens of people expressed their sadness after hearing the news - and some of them said they
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Shards of glass and rusty screws found on Sussex beaches
Broken glass bottles and rusty screws are among the litter that has been left on beaches over recent weeks. Adur and Worthing Councils said there has been an increase in the amount of rubbish left behind in public spaces this summer after short
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New ground-breaking cancer research centre opens in county
A new centre designed to improve cancer treatment and patient outcomes has opened in the county. The Sussex Cancer Research Centre (SCRC) in Brighton will bring researchers, clinicians and patients together so they can share resources, insight,
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Children 'exposed to drugs and anti-social behaviour in horrific alley'
Residents of a city centre road blighted by anti-social behaviour say they are worried their children have to walk past open drinking and drug-taking every time they step out of the door. Zion Gardens in Brighton city centre has been ravaged by