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Motorcyclist killed in crash on city road
A motorcyclist has been killed in a crash on a busy road in the city. Officers were called to Ditchling Road, Brighton, around 11.15am on Friday (19 July) following reports of a motorcyclist seriously injured in the road. The motorcyclist –
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Company chosen to run new café with outdoor terraces as part of major seafront revamp
A company has been chosen to run a new café as part of a major seafront revamp. Babble Beach has been selected to operate the café at the new Outdoor Sports Hub due to open in September at Hove Beach Park, the official name of the Kingsway to the
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Firefighters wow crowds with demonstrations at open day
Firefighters wowed crowds with impressive displays at an open day. Crews from West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service showed visitors to the Worthing Fire Station Open Day today what can happen to plastic when it is exposed to fire. They also showed
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How Sussex answered one of Farbrace's doubts to secure home tie in style
Paul Farbrace was delighted to right one of the wrongs of Sussex’s outstanding Twenty20 campaign. Now he hopes to see them do it again in the quarter-finals. Sharks will host Lancashire in the last eight after reclaiming their long-held second
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Passengers urged to check ahead as flight delays and cancellations likely
Passengers are being urged to check with airlines as flight disruption continues after a major IT outage. A flawed update rolled out by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike knocked many offline around the world on Friday, causing flight and train cancellations
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Man arrested after 'disturbance' in city centre
A man has been arrested after a "disturbance" in the city centre. Police were called to the incident outside Subway in North Street, Brighton, at about 6.40pm on Thursday, July 18. In a statement issued this morning, Sussex Police said a 35
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Albion pleased with WSL summer signings - and there could be more
The signings might not be over for Albion’s women. But they are delighted with business they have done so far. Fran Kirby headlines a list of eight summer additions which also includes Japan international Kiko Seike and recently arrived striker
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Dog who trembled when people went near him is looking for forever home
A dog who would hide in the corner of his kennel and tremble whenever anyone went near him has blossomed into a happy, friendly pooch - but is now desperate for a home. Ernie, two, has been in the care of the RSPCA for 479 days and has not yet
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Two routes ranked among top ten UK pub walks
Two popular walks have been named among the top ten best pub strolls in the UK. The Seven Sisters and Friston Forest Circular in East Sussex ranked the best UK pub walk and the best route to take as a family overall. The 12.7km route near Eastbourne
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Official Queen tribute band to perform in city next year
The official Queen tribute band will be performing in the city next year. Queen Extravaganza will host their special Queen Extravaganza: Celebrating 50 years of Bohemian Rhapsody show at the Brighton Centre on January 31. The tour marks the
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Free cycling stunt show and pop-up bike course comes to seaside town
A free cycling stunt show and pop-up bike course is coming to a seaside town this weekend. Fireside Local is bringing its show to Adur Recreation Ground in Shoreham to encourage people to get out on their bikes more. The event, which will take
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Bus timetable changes for Brighton Pride
Bus timetables for the busy Pride weekend have been unveiled. Transport bosses are gearing up for the weekend when Brighton's population increases by hundreds of thousands and roads are closed to keep festivalgoers safe. Special services will
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The Sussex areas named the most stylish places to live in the UK
Two places in Sussex have been ranked among the top 60 most stylish places to live in the UK. Arundel and an area of Brighton were crowned on a list created by homeware brand Furniturebox. Discussing its creation, they wrote: "Last year, we
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Changeable summer weather makes for delightful sunsets
With July's changeable weather so far it has been more tricky than usual to capture classic snaps of summer. Shots of ice cream on the beach, sunbathers with their parasols and brave sea swimmers have been few and far between. But the rain
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Tower block residents feel 'in the dark' over safety
People living in a tower block which the council says "does not meet current safety standards" say they have been left in the dark over what is happening. St James's House in Kemp Town, Brighton, is one of eight high-rise towers in the city found
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A district council is set to move by early 2025
A council is moving its offices closer to the heart of the town. Horsham District Council will be on the move following a unanimous decision to terminate the lease of its existing offices and acquire new premises. It has now issued notice on
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Check out the giant voodoo lily which has flowers that smell of rotting meat
I HAVE decided to extend my openings until August 5 due to high demand. At the time of writing we have seen over 400 visitors but I’m hoping to top 500. In that time, we’ve sold almost the same number of cakes too. It’s been a hard graft but well worth
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Person rescued from underneath cliffs after being cut off by tide
A person was rescued from the base of cliffs by the RNLI. Eastbourne lifeboat was launched after a member of the public saw someone getting cut off by the tide near the Belle Tout Lighthouse at Beachy Head. Three crew members helped the person
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Baby owlets hatch in nature reserve
Owl season has started at a nature reserve with broods of owlets hatching. Wild barn and tawny owls nesting at the WWT Arundel Wetland Centre have successfully hatched their offspring - and this year a special owl is paying the location a visit
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Development to cost extra £2.8 million after construction company's collapse
A housing development is expected to cost a council almost £3 million more after a contractor went bust. Adur District Council said its project to build 49 new council homes at Albion Street in Southwick is moving forward at speed but it is facing
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Underweight owl found in hedge by dog is making steady progress
An underweight owl found in a hedge by a dog is making steady progress. The owl was taken in to the East Sussex Wildlife Rescue and Ambulance Service hospital in a plant pot by a member of the public. The centre in Whitesmith, near Lewes, cared
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NHS patients get private treatment in bid to cut waiting lists
NHS patients are being treated privately as part of a new system designed to tackle long waiting lists. Hundreds of people have already benefited from the scheme which diverts patients to other service providers, including the private sector.
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Hospital maternity unit will continue as normal despite national midwife shortages
A hospital maternity unit will not face changes despite a national shortage of midwives. University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust said that despite initially putting contingency plans in place for expected staffing issues, it is now sure
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Rector climbs 150ft church steeple to fundraise for repairs
A church rector climbed a 15th century steeple to fundraise for repairs. Father Steven Emerson, rector of St Andrew's, West Tarring, climbed the steeple of the 13th century church on Friday morning as part of fundraising efforts for recent repairs