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Coastal road closed following crash
A road has been closed following a crash. Beachy Head Road in Eastbourne has been closed both ways following a crash, the AA has reported. The road is shut between Birling Gap and B2103 Warren Hill. READ MORE: Person airlifted to hospital
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Teen threw concrete block through window of Fatboy Slim's Big Beach Cafe
A teenager has admitted smashing a window at Fatboy Slim’s café and damaging a fire exit door. The 15-year-old boy pleaded guilty to criminal damage at the Big Beach Café in Hove after a group of boys attacked the building, smashing a window and
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Hospital helipad still not ready amid fears helicopters could blow out windows
A multi-million-pound helipad will not be ready to use this year amid concerns landing helicopters could blow out windows at a Brighton hospital. University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust said further tests are needed on a number of window
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Amid Mitoma mania, Kaoru looks to bring some reality to his return from injury
Kaoru Mitoma was ‘kicking every ball’ when he was out injured last season. Or rather he imagined what he would do when he got that opportunity. The Albion winger has been the main focus on the pre-season trip to Tokyo. In his press conference
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Dealer had £5,035 cash, £4,000 worth of heroin and mobile phones in his house
A man has been jailed for distributing harmful drugs after cash and thousands of pounds worth of drugs were found in a county drug line investigation. Omar Shackleton, 31, was suspected of running class A drugs into Crawley as part of the 'JJ'
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CCTV appeal after multiple people attacked outside Taco Bell
A new CCTV appeal has been launched after people were attacked outside a Taco Bell. Sussex Police said there were a small number of victims who suffered injuries after the incident outside the restaurant in Langey Road, Eastbourne, in the early
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Elderly man pushed to floor as watch stolen - image of man released
An elderly man was pushed to the floor in a city centre robbery. Sussex Police said the 73-year-old was in Upper North Street, Brighton, on June 27 when the incident happened. He was pushed from behind and had his watch stolen from his wrist
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Man seriously injured after motorbike crashed into fence
A man was hospitalised after a motorbike crashed into a fence. Police attended the scene in Alfriston Road, Seaford, at around 6.30pm on Sunday, July 21. A 36-year-old man from Hastings was taken to hospital with serious injuries and remains
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Gilmour trains in Tokyo as Napoli expected to maintain interest in a deal
Billy Gilmour trained with Albion today amid ongoing speculation about his future. Albion rejected an £8 million offer from Napoli for the Scotland midfielder. It is understood there have been no further developments as yet. The Seagulls
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Person airlifted to hospital after cliff fall
A person was airlifted to hospital after falling under some cliffs. Hastings RNLI said it launched its lifeboat on Saturday afternoon after reports that someone had fallen six metres under Ecclesbourne Glen cliffs, near Hastings. RNLI volunteers
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Road reopens after crash and vehicle fire
A woman has been taken to hospital after a two-vehicle crash and fire closed a road. The B2139 in Houghton was closed yesterday evening following a crash involving a car and a van at around 5.20pm. A 26-year-old woman, who was driving the car
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Victims of Post Office scandal reveal long-lasting trauma it caused
A sub-postmaster has recalled the “devastating” impact of the Horizon IT scandal. Chhaya Patel and her husband Vinay were accused of theft from their Post Office in World’s End, Burgess Hill. Like many other victims of the scandal, they were left
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Man in his 20s dies in park
A police tent has been erected in a quiet residential area after a young man died. Officers were called to the playing fields in Ifield Green, near Crawley this morning after a member of the public reported concerns for a man's welfare. The
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Why Huerzeler hopes his players 'suffer' as they embrace the heat of Tokyo
Fabian Huerzeler told his players to embrace the conditions and "suffer together" as they tackled another hot and humid training session. Albion worked at the National Stadium, where they will play friendlies against Kashima Antlers and Tokyo Verdy
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Claim a free case of wine and be transported to Spain with Wine52
Wine lovers can embark on a journey to Spain's renowned Castilla-La Mancha region. For just £9.95 with a free case from Wine52, a wine discovery club, you could be transported to mainland Europe. We've teamed up with Wine52 for this exclusive
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Seven Sussex Carpetright stores to shut but FOUR saved after buyout deal
Seven carpet stores in Sussex are set to close this week despite a deal to save the business from administration. Carpetright stores across the county will close imminently after a deal was struck to buy the business and take it out of administration
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Officer put through 'five years of hell' by police watchdog after crash
The Police Federation has slammed an investigation by a watchdog which put an officer through “five years of hell” only to exonerate him. PC Louie Wellfare quit policing entirely over stress he faced during an Independent Office for Police Conduct
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Disabled boy, 9, left without school place after SEND unit closes
Parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) have hit out at a primary school after its specialist unit was closed. Blackthorns Community Primary Academy, near Haywards Heath and managed by the University of Brighton
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Doctor warning over 5 'subtle' signs of 'deadly' syndrome that leads to strokes
A Doctor has issued a warning over five 'subtle' signs of Metabolic syndrome - a condition that can lead to heart disease and strokes. Often going undetected, Metabolic syndrome is a serious health issue that is a cluster of conditions. These
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First blind Barbie doll with 'textured and vibrant' fabrics released by Mattel
Hi Barbie! Toy company Mattel has released the first blind Barbie (which comes with a cane with a marshmallow tip) during its 65th anniversary year. The latest Barbie doll announcement follows in a long line of inclusive dolls which have included
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Warning to Universal Credit claimants who could have payments stopped this summer
Universal Credit claimants have been warned their payments could be stopped if they fail to notify authorities about key changes to their circumstances. Those in receipt of Universal Credit have been told that they must inform the Department for
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Thousands of drivers warned they are risking £100 fines on motorways
Thousands of drivers are risking a £100 fine and three penalty points on their licence every time they drive on the motorway. More than 53,000 incidents of drivers ignoring lane closed signs on smart motorways have been recorded since 2021, new
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UK rents hit record high with average costing tenants £1,314 per month
The average rent being asked outside London has hit a new record of £1,314 per month, with each property typically receiving 17 inquiries from prospective tenants, according to a website. A year ago, the average monthly advertised rent across Britain
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Boss says Albion balance is right as 'leaders' play part in his squad
Fabian Huerzeler spoke about his "leaders" as he said Albion have the balance right going into the pre-season. The head coach likes the mix of experience and youth ahead of the opening public friendly with Kashima Antlers on Wednesday (11am BST
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Albion prepared to wait on Bart as new season draws close
Albion are unsure how long they will be without Bart Verbruggen. But they will put no pressure on the Holland goalkeeper who has suffered an injury setback. Jason Steele and Carl Rushworth are likely to share goalkeeping duties against Kashima
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New images released as concern grows for missing teenage girl
Police have issued new images as they continue the search for a missing teenage girl who is believed to be with a wanted man. Concern is growing for Macey Taylor who has been missing from Bognor since June 7. Police said the 16-year-old may
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Albion go down a storm with the boss as humidity mounts and pace quickens in Tokyo
Albion went down a storm in Tokyo on Monday evening. The squad put in a tough two-hour session amid ever-increasing humidity and a few drops of rain. It was two days out from their first public friendly of the summer and there was a lot of
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We are with Albion in Tokyo - and this is how you can best enjoy ALL our coverage
You know that warning you get when a train is about to close its doors and leave the station? I don’t know if it has a special name in England. Here in Tokyo, they give you a few seconds of carefully chosen music when the doors close and it
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Grade II listed flat will become HMO after plans approved
A top-storey flat in a Grade II building will be turned into a house in multiple occupation (HMO). The plans for the home in Waterloo Street, Brighton, were approved by Brighton and Hove City Council on Monday. In the proposals, BeforeBricks
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Popular beach changes car parking policies
One of Sussex’s most popular beaches will be changing its parking policies as the summer holidays kick off. West Wittering Estate has updated its car park pre-booking policy in a bid to better traffic management and enhance visitors' experience
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'He has been such a star': Volunteer, 86, retires after almost two decades of service
An 86-year-old who has been a volunteer walk leader for almost two decades is retiring. Dominic Carlton started volunteering for Chichester District Council's Heart Smart Walk programme in 2005 after he suffered a heart attack at the gym. He
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The best and worst GP surgeries in Sussex - according to patients
The best and worst GP surgeries in Sussex, according to patients, have been revealed. Northiam Surgery in Rye finished top in the county in the latest NHS patient survey with 98.8 per cent of people saying they had an overall positive experience
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Grass damaged after month-long fan zone will not be replanted until autumn
A green space left bare and patchy after a month of revellers drinking and dancing on it will not be replanted until autumn, the council has confirmed. Part of Valley Gardens in front of St Peter's Church in York Place, Brighton, was used as a
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Seaside resort that everyone once flocked to now dubbed 'run down' and 'boring'
A beach that was once packed with tourists has now been referred to as boring and run down. Bognor had long been considered a decent seaside resort in the UK, however it appears the town's beach is no longer ticking everybody's boxes. On Tripadvisor
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New bus lanes could be installed to reduce congestion
New bus lanes could be put in place to reduce congestion. East Sussex County Council has put forward proposals for Eastbourne town centre in the hope of making bus services quicker and more reliable. The plans, which have been revised since
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Bar with three floors and board games opens in The Lanes
A new bar with three floors and board games has opened in the city centre. Mad Dog Brewery, a microbrewery from Cardiff, opened its first English taproom in Brighton’s Duke Street this week. Tim Waters, who bought the original brewery and taproom
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Inside a village full of Sussex heritage and history
A quaint village on the flank of a historical landmark is home to more heritage than meets the eye. Glynde, an East Sussex village two miles from Lewes, is tucked away in the South Downs and offers a look into the county’s agricultural past.
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Pubs, cafes and pizza place get new food hygiene ratings
New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to 11 of Brighton and Hove’s establishments. Pubs, cafes and a pizza place in the city have recently received high ratings from the Food Standards Agency. The ratings are about businesses’ hygiene
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Software engineer from Sussex is finalist in national awards
A software engineer from Sussex has earned her place as a finalist in a national awards ceremony. The finalists of the 2024 Black British Business Awards have been announced ahead of the gala in October. Maureen Biney, a Software Engineer in Brighton