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Police called after caravans parked across bays at seafront car park
A caravan was parked across disabled bays at a seafront car park. It was one of a number of caravans and tow cars parked across bays outside The Wave leisure centre in Littlehampton earlier today. The car park is just off the seafront in Sea
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Spectacular fireworks display lights up sky above town's pier
Hundreds of people lined a seafront this weekend for a spectacular fireworks display. Saturday’s beautiful show at the end of Worthing Pier, put on by charity Worthing Lions, had residents craning their necks along the town’s Marine Parade and
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Masked man in tights keeps exposing himself in woodland
A masked man keeps exposing himself in woodland. A total of four indecent exposure incidents have been reported in the Tilgate Woods and Crawley Down area in Crawley since March. Police were called to an incident near Worth Way, Crawley Down
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University students all smile in the sun as they celebrate graduation
University students smiled in the sun as they celebrated the end of their courses at their graduation ceremonies. Students from the University of Sussex took to Brighton beach to celebrate their graduation with thousands of young people receiving
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Capybara family welcomes surprise twins
A zoo had a happy surprise this month when keepers discovered capybara mum Clementine was in labour. Just an hour later, she had safely delivered two bouncing baby capybara twins, who are now thriving alongside elder siblings Squash, Marmalade
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Man punched 'defenceless woman' and sexually assaulted another on same night
A thug was caught on video stamping the head of a defenceless young woman. A horrific video shows Halcyon Platt, 21, punching and stamping on a 23-year-old woman on October 1, 2023. The video was shown to Lewes Crown Court. Platt had been on
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Clean up operation under way after traveller encampment leaves behind rubbish
A clean up operation is under way after an encampment of travellers left behind debris on a seafront. Photographs show canisters, clothing and food left behind in Marine Drive, Goring Gap, after caravans pitched up at the site on Saturday.
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City centre car park full as visitors flock to seaside on hot day
A city centre car park is completely full as thousands of visitors head to the coast to soak up the sun. Drivers are facing waits to even get into some car parks in Brighton and The Lanes Car Park in Black Lion Street, which has more than 350 spaces
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How do equestrian events at the Paris Olympics 2024 work? All you need to know
We are now well into the swing of the Paris Olympics 2024 and Team GB are off to a flying start. The first gold medal for Great Britain at the Olympics was claimed on day three in the team eventing competition. But how much do you know about
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Unwind and relax: How to win a Widewater Sauna Experience
It's time to take a break, get away from it all and treat yourself to some much-needed R&R! There's nothing more important than taking care of yourself and grabbing some time to de-stress, revitalise and re-balance your mind, body and soul.
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PlayOJO Review UK – Is PlayOJO a Legit UK Online Casino?
PlayOJO's popularity in the UK is no secret. It's hard to miss their catchy ads promising transparent, wager-free bonuses — a breath of fresh air in the often murky world of online casinos. But are these bonuses as good as they sound? Does PlayOJO
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Albion are sharing set-piece coaching role as they net twice from corners in Japan
Fabian Huerzeler has explained the team effort which can help Albion profit at set-pieces. The Seagulls scored goals from corners in each of their games in Tokyo. They were less pleased to concede at a free-kick in the 4-2 win over Verdy.
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BBQ Bliss: How to win the perfect tabletop griddle this summer
What better way to spend a summer's day than hosting a family BBQ? To help you get the best out of your summertime BBQ and Alfresco dining, you need the very best cooking equipment! This year the 23rd Gastro Alfresco campaign is celebrating the
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Minteh hailed as good listener as he gets off to a flyer with Albion
Yankuba Minteh has been told he has big potential after his flying start to Albion’s pre-season. The wideman produced two superb finishes as the Seagulls won twice in Japan. That sort of impact will inevitably excite fans as they look towards
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Man jailed for life for plotting to kill his wife 40 years ago
A man who plotted to kill his then wife to start a new life with his lover has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 22 years. Allen Morgan, 74, of Brighton, was unanimously convicted by a jury of conspiracy to murder Carol Morgan at Luton
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New post office opens after residents left without services for more than a year
A post office has opened after residents were left without services for more than a year. Post Office services in Hampden Park, Eastbourne, were halted in June 2023 after the operator of the Rosebury Avenue site resigned, leaving the branch closed
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Anger as garden waste collections missed across village
People have inundated their councillors with complaints after garden waste collections were missed across a village. Residents in Rottingdean and West Saltdean said their collections were missed at the end of last week. Complaints came from
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Thunderstorms to hit Sussex after hottest days of the year - full forecast
Thunderstorms are expected to rock Sussex throughout Thursday following a mini heatwave. The Met Office has warned that the entire county could face thunder and lightning later this week and may lead to widespread disruptions. It comes as Sussex
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Blackbirds in decline in Sussex due to potential virus
A wildlife charity has reported that blackbirds are in decline in Sussex potentially due to a deadly virus. CPRE Sussex, a countryside charity, has warned that the number of blackbirds in southern England are “plummeting” due to the Usutu virus
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Man stabbed and attacked by group of people
A man has been stabbed and attacked by a group of people outside shops. The 38-year-old man was found by police after being assaulted by a group of people on Sunday evening. Officers manned a cordon long into the evening while forensic officers
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Everything to know for banned items and bag policy at Brighton Pride 2024
Brighton Pride 2024 will be taking place very soon, and those attending the celebration may need to be aware of the bag policy and banned items list. This applies more specifically to the Fabuloso Pride in the Park event at Preston Park and the
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Just Stop Oil protesters lock on to Gatwick departures lounge
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Café can now serve alcoholic drinks
A coffee shop can now serve alcoholic drinks. Botanist Coffee Co director Simon Duddington, 39, told Brighton and Hove City Council that he wanted to offer spritzers and gin and tonics until 10pm to customers enjoying a summer evening. The
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Bring some tropical flair to your home with these top tips from Brewers
It may seem like summer has barely made an appearance this year but they doesn't mean you can't bring a bit of the tropics to your home. The tropical trend is going to be big this summer for interiors. We've teamed up with Brewers to give
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Stargazers can spot the Delta Aquariids meteor shower this week
Tomorrow, stargazers can look out for a meteor shower as the Delta Aquariids lights up the night sky. The display is expected to peak in the early hours of Tuesday with up to 25 shooting stars an hour streaking across the sky. The Delta Aquariids
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Concerns GP industrial action could bring the NHS to a standstill
GPs have threatened to bring the NHS to a “standstill” with unprecedented industrial action. Doctors across England are being balloted by the British Medical Association (BMA) on whether they are in favour of staging collective action amid a row
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Body of missing diver recovered from sea after long helicopter search
The body of a diver who went missing off the Sussex coast has been recovered. The disappearance of the man off the coast of Hastings, near a busy shipping lane, sparked a widespread search including helicopters and nearby boats. His body was
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Big empty unit on high street to be taken over by popular lifestyle store
A large empty unit on the high street will be taken over by a lifestyle store. Furniture and interiors brand Habitat left the space at 23 to 25 North Street, Brighton, last June and it has since been empty, besides periodically being used as a
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Sussex commuter town's most and least expensive streets revealed
The most and least expensive streets in a commuter town have been revealed. Analysis of HM Land Registry data for the past five years shows where Haywards Heath’s least and most expensive homes are. The statistics were tracked by estate agents
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Over 1,500 pieces of litter collected from beach in one single day
Over 1,500 pieces of litter were collected at a beach by volunteers in one single day. UK Power Networks' volunteers and the Sussex Wildlife Trust took part in a litter pick this month at Ovingdean beach and managed to fill eight bags of rubbish
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Man whose breasts were groped in bar slams police
A man whose breasts were groped in a bar claims police won't investigate the incident further because he is a male. Johnny Carder-Bull says he was ordering a drink at the bar at Molly Malones in West Street in Brighton, on May 27, when another
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Council spent £1.5 million making dozens of staff redundant
The deputy leader of Brighton and Hove City Council has said making dozens of council workers redundant at a cost of £1.5 million will save the authority millions more in the long run. Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government figures
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Brighton i360 won't resume loan payments to council before 2025, bosses admit
Brighton i360 says it will not be able to resume paying back its nearly £50 million debt to the council until 2025. Bosses admitted the attraction alone is “highly unlikely” to make enough money to repay the loan to Brighton and Hove City Council
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Woman urges people to 'live twice as hard' in sister's memory as charity swim returns
Scores of swimmers are expected to take to the water at a popular beach in memory of a 33-year-old woman who died of bowel cancer. Victoria Hall lost her battle with the disease in September 2022 – just four weeks after her wedding day. But
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Free bus travel for school children extended as walking route is 'unsafe'
Free bus travel for pupils has been extended as their walking route to school is “unsafe”. Students from Longhill High School will continue to receive free bus travel to school, with the scheme being extended to reach more families. Brighton
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Premier League manager 'privileged' to receive honorary degree in his home city
Brighton-born Premier League manager Russell Martin says he is privileged to be given an honorary degree for his work in football. The Southampton manager will receive the degree from the University of Brighton later this week to celebrate his
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Off-street parking charges set to rise from next month
Off-street parking charges are set to rise from next month. Adur and Worthing Councils said it has had to raise the price of parking by 10p an hour to continue being able to fund other services across Worthing. These changes are set to be in
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Evri plans to hire 9,000 more people to meet parcel delivery boom
Evri plans to hire 9,000 more staff as it prepares to deliver more parcels. This comes after the company agreed to be bought by new owners in a deal worth £2.7 billion. Evri, formerly known as Hermes, said the recruitment drive is an effort