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Welbeck takes ‘passwork’ compliment as he is told his game has improved at Albion
Danny Welbeck was somewhat caught by surprise when he was given a compliment by the Japanese media contingent. But he was happy to take it – and explain how he is enjoying his football with Albion. Welbeck led the attack in the first half of
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A festival and a holiday all in one for all the family to enjoy
A FESTIVAL in Dorset has long promoted itself as a "festi-holiday" where families can get away for a camping trip with something for everyone so ARRON HENDY travelled to the event to find out. Camp Bestival is known as the top festival for families
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Driving test centre to close for good after RAAC found
A driving test centre will permanently close from Monday. The Lancing Driving Test Centre in Chartwell Road, is set to shut for good after reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) was found in the building. The concrete, which is found
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As it happened: Police close road after serious crash
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Feyenoord 'confident' of Buonanotte deal as they look to strengthen
Feyenoord were today confident of clinching a loan deal for Facundo Buonanotte, according to sources in Holland. The Argentinian midfielder or wideman is among a host of players Fabian Huerzeler has in that area of his squad. He is keen to
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M23, A23 and A27 road closures to look out for in Sussex this weekend
A small number of motorway and A Road closures will affect Sussex traffic this weekend, according to National Highways England. These will mainly be on the A27 in the early hours of the morning for maintenance work. If you are set to be travelling
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Tonnes of waste picked up on beach last weekend - council issues Pride litter warning
More than ten tonnes of waste was left on Brighton’s seafront last weekend and councillors are urging visitors to keep the city clean ahead of Pride. Brighton and Hove City Council said it will have extra bin collectors and litter pickers on the
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Councillor's outrage after crude street sign graffiti in city centre
A councillor said he was disappointed after a road sign was defaced with crude graffiti. City councillor James Vivian was contacted by an outraged resident after road signs for Canal Place in Chichester had the first letter sprayed over with white
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So far so good for Mitoma - but he has work to do ahead of Prem campaign
Kaoru Mitoma is ready to step things up ahead of the Premier League season. The Albion winger played two sets of 45 minutes on the trip to Tokyo. He reported no problems, having missed the final months of last term with a back problem.
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Scientists test River Arun after mystery chemical pollution
Environment Agency officers had to take action to stop an unknown chemical from polluting the River Arun after it was found pouring into the waterway from a surface drain. Now they are trying to find the source of the discharge and prevent it from
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Tools, TVs and gardening equipment stolen from village
Police are investigating after commercial units were broken into and tools and televisions stolen. Burglars who struck at Kilnwood Vale, a housing development in Faygate, near Crawley, also took gardening equipment. READ MORE: Burglary hotspots
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Police to deploy armed officers at Pride and protect crowds from 'vehicle attacks'
Emergency services have revealed their plans to keep people safe this Pride weekend. Sussex Police and South East Coast Ambulance Service (Secamb) will be utilising extra services this Brighton Pride weekend, including barriers and armed officers
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Summer festival returns to town centre
A summer music festival is making a return after resounding success last year. Sussex Sounds Festival, brought by Horsham District Council, will be filled with music and performances. It will be held on August 25 from 11am to 6pm. Filled with
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Gameshow set in luxury resort is looking for Sussex contestants
A couples retreat gameshow set in the Caribbean is looking for its next contestants to stay in their luxury resort. The Fortune Hotel first opened its doors on May 13 on ITV. It reached a series high of 3.1 million on-demand viewers and on ITVX
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Man charged with burglary after alcohol stolen from shops in seaside town
A man has been charged with burglary following three incidents in a seaside town. Police were called to reports of a burglary at the Co-op in Albert Parade, Eastbourne, on June 16. Officers went to two other incidents at the Co-op in Milfoil
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City paddling pool closed again after damage
A paddling pool in the city centre has been forced to shut during the heatwave. Brighton and Hove City Council said the King's Road pool has suffered damage to its surface which means it cannot operate. The council has said a repair is being
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Search for man after teenager grabbed by the throat in chip shop
Police are searching for a man after a teenager was grabbed by the throat in a fish and chip shop. Sussex Police are appealing for information after a 17-year-old was reported to have been assaulted in a fish and chip shop in Bodiam Drive, St Leonards
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Sussex woman wins gold for Team GB
A woman who lives in Sussex has won gold for Great Britain. Emily Craig, who lives in Mark Cross, near Crowborough, won the gold with her teammate Imogen Grant in the lightweight women’s double sculls at Paris 2024. Craig and Grant finished
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Electric railway reopens after derailing with passengers on board
An electric railway has been reopened after it partially derailed with passengers on board. One of the trains on Volk's Electric Railway off Madeira Drive in Brighton partially derailed at around 2.30pm on July 30. One passenger who was on
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Wieffer in the thick of it at training - and Joao Pedro rejoins squad
Mats Wieffer was in the thick of it at Albion training this week - with Joao Pedro also involved. Video and photos released by the club show Wieffer getting fully involved in a squad session as they returned to work this week. The summer signing
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Peppa Pig to bring new dance show to Sussex
Peppa Pig will bring her new dance show to Sussex this summer. To celebrate the character’s 20th anniversary Peppa’s Dance Party will be visiting three Butlin’s Resorts this summer. The party will be at Bognor Butlin’s from August 17 to September
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Police efforts to identify body found on busy beach continue
The body of a man found on a busy Sussex beach during the hottest day of the year is yet to be identified. Sussex Police and other emergency services swarmed Seaford Beach after beachgoers called 999 to report the body on the shoreline earlier
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Hour-by-hour weekend weather forecast as Brighton Pride returns
Brighton Pride 2024 is just a day away now and revellers will likely experience a mixed weather forecast over the weekend. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to be in the city over the August 3-4 weekend and will be hoping the weather
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Health warning issued as heatwave continues
Experts have warned vulnerable people could die due to the recent spell of hot weather. Hospitals, carers and local authorities have been told to prepare for "significant impacts" as the scorching heatwave enters its fifth day. The UK's Health
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Council apologises after woman had to live apart from her children for seven weeks
A council has apologised after an issue with emergency housing saw a woman living apart from her children for almost seven weeks. The woman, known as Ms Y, approached Chichester District Council for help after she was issued with a section 21 eviction
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Walker loves Hawks' potential - and knows how close they once were to going national
Whitehawk captain Charlie Walker knows how close the club were to going national nine years ago. He was in the Borehamwood side who beat them 2-1 after extra-time in the Conference South play-off final. That drama and the FA Cup replay defeat
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Can you slow down before a speed camera? Motoring experts explain how it works
Hundreds of thousands of people in the UK are fined for speeding every year, and some might wonder if they can avoid falling foul of the law if they slow down just before passing a speed camera. There are more than 7,000 speed cameras in the UK
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Shocking footage shows man trimming his beard while driving on a motorway
Shocking footage shows a van driver trimming his beard with clippers as he drives along a motorway. The motorist was captured taking both hands off the wheel to prune his facial hair with a pair of tin snips, normally used for cutting sheet metal
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‘I gave up work after cancer diagnosis and travelled the world in my van’
A grandfather feels "lucky" to have got cancer after it forced him to give up work and spend his savings travelling 100,000 miles around the world in his van. Anthony George, now 74, was diagnosed with lung cancer 12 years ago and given just three
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As another senior figure goes, Milner has the ability and voice to play a key role
So who wants to say a few words? The scene was the KAMO Soccer Store opposite Harajuku Station in Tokyo and four Albion players were perched on a small stage before a crowd of fans. There was no microphone. Nothing to give to someone to make
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First look at steak restaurant announcing opening date for new site
A steak restaurant which is moving to a bigger site has revealed when it will open. The Coal Shed in Boyce’s Street, Brighton, is relocating to North Street and will have space for 142 diners, almost tripling its capacity. Its new site, called
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Public toilets closed due to funding shortage will now open for summer
Three public toilets will be reopened for the summer after councils reached an agreement. Two toilets in Rye and one at Pett in Rother are being reopened for the summer season. Rye Town Council and Pett Parish Council will take over the management
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Elderly residents targeted in their homes by scammers
Elderly residents have been targeted by scammers posing as council workers. Arun District Council said people claiming to be from the council are knocking on doors across Rustington and Littlehampton demanding money for cutting grass. It has
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'We tried our very best': Bar announces closure
A bar has announced its closure after a downturn in customer numbers. The Clockhouse Bar in East Preston, near Littlehampton, has closed its doors for one last time with owners saying they "tried their very best" A heartfelt poem has been posted
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Anger as potholes appear just weeks after council resurfaces road
Angry residents are complaining after potholes appeared on a residential road less than three weeks after the council resurfaced it. Former city councillor Dawn Barnett, who lives in the area, said it was a "slapdash job" while neighbours said
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You could run your own village pub with river views for £50k
A village pub with river views is available for £50,000. The White Hart, a quaint 16th-century pub in Pulborough, needs someone to take over its lease. The pub, in Stopham Road, comes with an indoor bar, a decked area, a patio overlooking the
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More than 70 new council homes in the pipeline
New housing projects could provide 77 council homes in the city. Brighton and Hove City Council has included the plans as part of its New Homes for Neighbourhoods programme. There are two proposed developments in the Edward Street area - for
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School praised for preparing students for adult life in latest Ofsted inspection
A specialist college for young people with autism and learning disabilities has been praised for how it prepares students for adult life. St John’s College, Brighton, retained its good rating following an Ofsted inspection in June. The college
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Boy 'hanging off bus with knife' in viral video told off by police
A boy who was filmed hanging off the back of a bus while holding a toy knife has been given a stern telling off by police officers who visited his home. The video of the 14-year-old went viral on social media, garnering more than 1 million views