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Enciso says sorry for angry reaction as Paraguay clinch Olympic last-eight place
Juio Enciso apologised to his Olympic team manager after his reaction to being substituted. But the Albion forward has a quarter-final to look forward to. He helped Paraguay beat Mali 1-0 to secure a tie against Egypt. Their recovery from
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Scorching weather brings thousands down to Brighton beach
Thousands flocked to the coast to cool off from the blazing 28-degree heat today. Brighton beach was packed with sunbathers hoping for a golden tan this afternoon with businesses doing a roaring trade selling cold drinks and ice cream. Elsewhere
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Recap: Motorists face traffic after car overturns in crash on busy road
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Electric railway could be closed tomorrow after train partly derails
An electric railway might not reopen tomorrow after a train partly derailed today. One of the trains on Volk's Electric Railway off Madeira Drive in Brighton partially derailed at around 2.30pm today. Emma Seers was on board with her friend
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Mitoma says there is more university talent coming and he is happy to be inspiration
Kaoru Mitoma is pleased to be a standard-bearer for Japanese youngsters. And he believes there is plenty of talent coming through. The Albion winger is among those in his country avidly following the Olympics from France. He emerged as
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Albion go for gold as they reveal their new away kit
Albion have revealed their away kit for the coming season. It is described as “an iconic refresh of the university gold 2013-14 away kit” and has navy blue pinstripes and sleeve-edging. The new design by Nike features a wide stripe of white
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Tourists continue to stand too close to the edge of crumbling cliffs
Groups of tourists continue to stand too close to the edge of crumbling cliffs. Visitors have been flocking to Birling Gap with the continued hot weather, and many of them have been pictured standing too close to the edge of eroding cliffs.
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City’s MP says government’s plan to renationalise railway has gaps
The city’s Green MP said she disappointed to see “gaps” in the government’s plans to renationalise the railway. Sian Berry, the MP for Brighton Pavilion, spoke on a Bill in the House of Commons for the first time on Monday. Ms Berry said she
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Man left with bleed on the brain after attack
A man was left with a bleed on the brain after he was attacked. Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses following a report that a man was seriously assaulted in Church Road, Hove. The man in his 50s sustained serious facial injuries and a
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Building put on market after bar announces departure
A bar chain will close its city centre location. All Bar One will vacate the recently refurbished unit in 2 to 3 Pavilion Gardens in Brighton on September 28. Estate agents Fleurets said it has now been instructed to either sell the whole building
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England fast bowlers sign new deals with Sussex
England fast bowlers Jofra Archer and Ollie Robinson have signed new deals with Sussex. Both have agreed one-year contract extensions with the county. Robinson has featured prominently in both the Vitality County Championship and Vitality Blast
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Council leader visits Downing Street as part of new role
The council leader was among the first people to visit Downing Street since the new Labour government took power. Councillor Bella Sankey, leader of Brighton and Hove City Council, was invited to Number 10 to meet four key ministers. She visited
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Couple slams Jet2 after £2,000 holiday horror with 'view from hell'
A couple claims their £2,000 holiday was ruined by a “view from hell” due to a noisy building site by their balcony. Lee Trivett had booked a holiday at Tasia Maris Hotel in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, with his wife Mandy Trivett as a break after several
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Sussex beach to be closed for some time after body found
Police are investigating after the body of a man was found on a busy beach in Sussex. Beachgoers on Seaford Beach this morning called 999 after finding the body of a man on the shoreline. The finding sparked a major emergency services response
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Woman assaulted after argument
A woman was allegedly assaulted after an argument. Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was assaulted by a man in Hastings on Tuesday, July 23. Sussex Police received a report of a woman being assaulted in Edinburgh Road, Hastings
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As it happened: Emergency services at incident on busy beach
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Police hunt for man caught with weapon and drugs at train station
Police are hunting for a man caught with a weapon and drugs at a railway station. Lucky Mahlalela is wanted by the British Transport Police (BTP) after failing to appear at Brighton Magistrates Court for sentencing on Thursday, July 25. The
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Albion Prem legend Gross poised to complete Dortmund move
Pascal Gross is expected to complete a move to Borussia Dortmund. The Albion midfielder is set to join the Bundesliga outfit for a fee of £8 million plus add-ons. Discussions continued between the two clubs as Albion reached the end of their
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Sonny follows in family tradition as he closes in on the pro ranks
Sonny Parkinson has been around boxing all his life. Both his dad and grandad were professionals. But, as he stands on the brink of emulating them, he reflects that it took a while for him to get that same bug for the fight game. The Newhaven-based
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Hour-by-hour forecast as Brighton braced for hot sunshine and storm warning
Temperatures are continuing to soar in Sussex this week and as the breeze drops off it is positively tropical. In Brighton today, the mercury will reach a toasty 30C and with little cloud around it will feel just as hot. But, in classic British
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Arrest warrant issued for Katie Price
An arrest warrant has been issued for Katie Price after she failed to attend a hearing relating to her bankruptcies. Insolvency and Companies Court Judge Catherine Burton said Price had received “very clear warnings” that she must attend the hearing
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Deliveroo rider on surfboard delivers SPF to sunburnt beachgoers
A Deliveroo rider has been making waves off the coast in Brighton delivering sun cream from a surfboard. Photographs show Tom Court in action as he rode at 10 mph towards the city’s shores on electric surfboard eFoil to rescue sunburnt beachgoers
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Neighbour fears work to turn disused farm into Royal Mail depot would be a nightmare
Works to turn a disused farm into a Royal Mail depot would be a nightmare, a neighbour has said. Christine Mallows, 73, has lived in her home, in Vale Avenue, Patcham, for 28 years. She is worried about the effects of demolishing buildings at Patcham
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'A return to sanity': A27 bypass plans scrapped by government
Campaigners say the scrapping of the controversial A27 Arundel Bypass is a “return to sanity”. Chancellor Rachel Reeves made the announcement as she set out a raft of public spending cuts yesterday. The axing of the scheme, which would have
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Zoo animals enjoy ice lollies to keep cool
Zoo animals have been enjoying ice lollies in the warm weather as staff continue to find creative ways to keep them cool. Keepers at Drusillas, in Alfriston, have been pulling out all the stops to protect their animals from the heat by making sure
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Person pulled from the sea after helicopter search
Emergency services were scrambled to search for two people missing in the water this morning while a helicopter scoured the area from above. A person was pulled from the sea and treated by paramedics while the coastguard helicopter and lifeboats
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Pride festival saved by cabbies who say event is 'most important of the year'
A pride festival put in jeopardy over a lack of funds has been saved at the last minute by cabbies who say the event is the most important of the year. Organisers said the Pride parade and festival in Hastings would be cancelled due to a funding
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Brighton and Hove Albion set to make 'significant donation' to children's charity
The Seagulls have announced a three-year-long partnership with a children's charity for it to deliver aid and resources. Brighton and Hove Albion bosses finalised the deal, for an undisclosed amount, with Unicef this week with chief executive Paul
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New shop to open in Brighton Station
A pretzel shop will open in a railway station. Auntie Anne’s has submitted plans to Brighton and Hove City Council for new signs on unit 8 in Brighton Station, which has long been empty. The unit has been used by several businesses over the
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UK to get heatwave temperatures today as regions to reach more than 30C
Today (Tuesday, July 30) much of England and Wales are expected to see temperatures top 30C. It's set to be a generally dry day with lots of sunshine that will develop into a warm day for many with the heat peaking in southern England and Wales
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Drivers warned of £2,500 fines for wearing sunglasses as 32C heatwave hits
Motorists in the UK have been warned they could face fines of up to £2500 for getting behind the wheel while wearing sunglasses this summer. The warning comes as the Met Office have forecasted temperatures as high as 30C for parts of the country
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Do speed cameras flash? Experts explain if drivers can always see it activated
Since the “yellow paint scheme” was introduced by the government in 2015, speed cameras in the UK should be painted yellow, although this rule isn’t a legal requirement, reports the RAC. The motoring experts explained: “The yellow paint scheme
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Drivers warned to follow 'important rule' or risk £1k fine and 9 licence points
Drivers in the UK are being warned over an 'important rule' that comes with a £1000 fine and nine penalty points if not properly followed. Whether you prefer sitting behind the wheel or powering the pedals, we all must follow the Highway Code to
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Martin Lewis responds to Rachel Reeves cutting 'crucial' benefits for elderly
Earlier today Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a series of public spending cuts including Pension Credit. Only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment going forward - those on the credit will get £200
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Enjoy new rose variety which promises summer-long spectacle with our offer
Gardeners are in for a treat with the arrival of the ‘Raspberry Ripple’ rose. This unique variety boasts stunning two-tone blooms that will add a splash of colour to any garden. The eye-catching combination of red and white on each flower makes
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42 children reported missing from Sussex beach in just one day
A total of 42 children were reported missing from a busy beach in just one day as thousands flocked to the coast to make the most of the hot weather. Emergency services in West Wittering did not catch a break on Sunday as they spent their time
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How do shooting 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 for mountain biking and equestrian
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Senior Albion pro tells how teen midfielder has impressed - and where he must improve
Joel Veltman likes the look of Albion’s latest young midfielder. But he will need to add a bit of physical power in the Premier League. Malick Yalcouye started in midfield ahead of a defence in which Veltman featured in the first half of the
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All the road closures taking place during Brighton Pride this weekend
Roads will be closed as thousands of people descend on the city for Brighton and Hove Pride this weekend. Several roads will be closed in the city centre on both August 3 and 4 for the community parade, the festival in Preston Park and the Pride
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Buses on diversion as roadworks continue
Buses in a residential part of the city will be diverted as a programme of works continues. Brighton and Hove City Council has been completely resurfacing a number of roads in Bevendean, including parts of Bear Road, Upper Bevendean Avenue, Lower
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Outrage as graffiti vandals attack village war memorial
Graffiti vandals have defaced a village war memorial, sparking outrage among residents. Villagers in Rottingdean woke on Saturday morning to find that their memorial, honouring the dozens of soldiers who fought and died in the World Wars, had been
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Sussex's worst areas for dog poo revealed following hundreds of complaints
Councils in Sussex received hundreds of complaints about dog fouling last year. There have been more than 63,000 complaints of dog poo reported in the last 12-month period across the UK, research from dog supplement company Vitasure shows, up from
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'Dream' cottage in Winnie the Pooh's forest is on sale for £1.7m
A “dream” home in a “magical” forest that inspired the Hundred Acre Wood in A A Milne’s Winnie the Pooh books has gone on the market for more than £1 million. The current owners of Foresters, at Friars Gate in Crowborough, fell in love with the
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'Urgent improvements' needed at primary school
“Urgent” improvements are needed in the quality of education at a school. Sidlesham Primary School, Chichester, has been rated "requires improvement" following an inspection from Ofsted in June. The school, in Keynor Lane, was rated good at
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Dogs wearing backpacks to re-wild a nature reserve
A nature reserve has recruited dogs wearing backpacks full of seeds to help re-wild the area. The Railway Land Wildlife Trust, a charity that champions nature and the environment in Lewes, is running a "first of its kind" project involving dogs
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Swan dies from horrendous injuries after van ploughs straight into it
A swan has died after a van ploughed into it without stopping. The bird was walking along Wartling Road in Wartling, near Pevensey, when it was hit on Wednesday morning, causing it to suffer "horrendous injuries". Witnesses said the van hit
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Woman who forgot to renew parking permit now 592nd on waiting list
A woman who forgot to renew her parking permit is now at the bottom of a waiting list of more than 500 people. Annabelle Le Clercq has lived in Compton Avenue, Brighton, for six years but said she is now 592nd on the list to park there after her
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Business which received Dragon's Den investment opens in shopping centre
A business that received investment on BBC One show Dragon's Den has opened in Churchill Square. Pop Specs' kiosk is outside NatWest bank in the Brighton shopping centre. It is the company's 20th branch in the country. Pop Specs has opened
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Unmissable club events and parties you can attend during Brighton Pride 2024
Brighton Pride 2024 is now approaching and hundreds of thousands of people will be visiting the city to take in a party atmosphere. The main events of Pride in the Park and Pride Village Party will understandably attract many people, but there
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Sussex businesswoman crowned boutique hotel owner of the year
A Sussex hotelier is thrilled to have been crowned boutique hotel owner of the year. Helen Pomery, who co-directs Tottington Manor, in Edburton Road, near Henfield, won the prize at Acquisition International Magazine’s Influential Businesswoman
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Sussex Police tackling 'national emergency' of violence against women
Sussex Police have renewed their commitment to tackling violence against women and girls. The National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC) has called for a “whole-system” approach to the issue, which Sussex Police said is a “key focus” for the force.
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Works on new emergency care units at hospital to begin
Improvement work is due to begin at a hospital and parking will become limited. The project at Worthing Hospital is in preparation for a new urgent treatment centre (UTC) and a same-day emergency care unit. The UTC is being moved from its current
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Thousands of people in seaside town will be able to access faster broadband
More than 30,000 homes and businesses will now be able to access faster and more reliable fibre broadband. CityFibre has announced that Eastbourne will receive a digital upgrade as part of a nationwide rollout. The company has recently completed
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Scaffolder went into cardiac arrest as he tried to lace his boot up
A scaffolder had an emotional reunion with the site team who saved his life when he suffered a cardiac arrest moments after arriving at work. Justin Geary, 53, remembers getting to the site at The Croft in Burgess Hill ready to start work as normal