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BRIGHTON’S LONGEST STANDING BOOT FAIR
BRIGHTON’S LONGEST STANDING BOOT FAIR Brighton's longest standing boot fair started over 30 years ago. It first came to life on top of the Brighton station car park, and it is now located above the Brighton marina car park where the ocean
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American Tournament Swings Into Action.
American Tournament Swings Into Action. Local tennis coach Dan Travis brings new and dynamic ideas to Preston Park Courts. Preston Park is a pinnacle of our community: but you’d be shocked to know just how little people know about the sensational
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HAVE YOU GONE TO YOUR LOCAL PARKRUN?
HAVE YOU GONE TO YOUR LOCAL PARKRUN? All over the UK you can find park runs in your local community. In Brighton it’s held in Preston Park every Saturday morning for adults and Sunday morning for Juniors. This is a safe and comfortable
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Are you a victim of fast fashion?
Are you aware of the destructive nature of the fast fashion industry? Or the irreparable damage it causes to the environment after clothes are discarded? Fast fashion is the constant cycle of cheap, low-quality clothes, that are worn for short
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The Seasons In Between
The Seasons In Between Can you hear it? The crisp crimson and sun-baked leaves gradually falling to the ground. Rain pattering on your windows as you try to swiftly fall asleep dreaming of diving into a massive pile of crackling leaves. Can you
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Pride and Prejudice book review
Set in Hertfordshire during the regency period, Pride and Prejudice, written by Jane Austen, is a classic novel filled with romance, drama and silly family members. This book starts with a line which in short, says that the people at the time
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I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith
In the years before the story begins, Cassandra Mortmain’s Father has rented an old, derelict but charming castle in which he hopes to find the inspiration to write a second book. He has struggled with writer’s block after the success of his first
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Female Cricket is Growing
It has only been 10 years since England has had a professional women's cricket team, and we have come so far since then. Popularity for female cricket and recognition for the sport has massively increased over the past few years and hopefully
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Can teens still have fun on Halloween?
As teenagers, we are often told that we need to be mature and dependable whilst simultaneously maintaining what we can in our youth. During your teenage years, many of the celebrations you might have loved as a little kid will stay the same;
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'Dangerous' teen found guilty of stabbing 15-year-old boy
A teenager has been found guilty of a stabbing which left a boy in a serious condition. Carling Poynter, 18, stabbed a 15-year-old during an altercation in Burdock Close, Crawley, at around 11.20pm on May 5. The boy was taken to hospital in
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A Girl Who Loves Books
With so much information and entertainment at such easy access through my phone or my computer, why is reading still something I enjoy? We are read to and told stories as young children; storytelling is part of what makes us human. Now people share
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Red Roses take to renamed 'Brighton Breach' for Rugby World Cup ticket launch
Dozens of rugby players were joined by Red Roses internationals to celebrate the Women’s World Cup coming to Brighton in 2025. Chichester’s Jess Breach joined players from the University of Brighton and Hove Rugby Club on the newly renamed “Brighton
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Two Sussex Post Offices under threat of closure and 1,000 jobs at risk
Note: This story has been edited as two post offices previously mentioned will remain open. See addendum at foot of story. Two Sussex Post Offices are under threat of closure in a major overhaul. The Post Office has announced that its directly
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Man charged after armed police and helicopter chase
A man has been charged after a police car chase involving armed officers and a helicopter. George Smith, 33, was charged with eight motoring, drug and knife offences after an incident in which officers chased a man across the Sussex-Kent border
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Bishop of Chichester condemns 'evil deeds' of prolific abuser
The Bishop of Chichester has condemned the “evil deeds” of prolific abuser John Smyth. The Right Reverend Martin Warner was speaking after the resignation of Archbishop Justin Welby following a damning report. The Makin report revealed a cover-up
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Kinder egg cocaine dealer smuggled drugs in plastic containers in the back of a taxi
A cocaine dealer hid hundreds of pounds worth of drugs in Kinder egg containers and called a taxi so he could deliver them. Erblind Daxha stashed 17 wraps of cocaine in two Kinder eggs and used a taxi to go from customer to customer to deliver
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Blockbuster set of climbing roses on offer from You Garden!
Few trios are as fabulously vibrant as this climbing rose collection from You Garden. Gardeners will enjoy a remarkable display of traditional English climbing roses dangling from archways, pergolas, and fences all courtesy of the climbing rose
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Award-winning comedian to perform sold-out show
An award-winning comedian will be performing a sold-out show on his debut tour. Russell Hicks will be at Komedia in Brighton on Friday at 7pm. Hicks has starred in ITV’s Stand-Up Sketch Show, won Channel 4’s comedy competition show Captive
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Alternative rock band Doves announce full UK tour
Alternative rock band Doves will be performing their upcoming album in the city. They return to the road on a full UK tour called Constellations For The Lonely and will be performing at Chalk in Brighton on March 17. The band will be fronted
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Trains from Sussex to London disrupted over the weekend as line closes
Rail passengers heading to and from London face a weekend of disruption. Trains from Brighton and across Sussex will not run to London Victoria on Saturday and Sunday as engineering works close all lines to the major station. Southern and Gatwick
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Homebase administration fears for employees and customers
DIY retailer Homebase could be heading for a partial collapse, putting thousands of jobs at risk, amid reports that the chain has appointed insolvency experts with a potential buyer of parts of its 130-store estate also circling. Employees and
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Minteh trains with Gambia to spark hopes of an imminent Prem return
Yankuba Minteh is working with Gambia ahead of two crucial AFCON qualifiers. The Albion winger has not been involved with his club in recent fixtures. But he is with the national squad under the supervision of head coach Jonathan McKinstry.
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Mum's half-term holiday warning as she faces criminal record
A mum is warning parents over school term holidays as she faces a career-wrecking criminal record - as 'law gone mad' asks her to prove the fine went 'missing in the post'. Natalie Saunders jetted off with her daughter Ava Martin-Saunders, eight
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Revealed: The ideal thermostat temperature to keep your home warm through winter
Get ready for thermostat wars as families around the country do battle over home temperatures to keep warm this winter. With rising energy costs, it's little surprise that 96 per cent of Brits are considering reducing the heating down to save cash
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Martin Lewis shares 'huge' car finance news that could double compensation
Martin Lewis has posted an update that he says could help anyone with car finance make a complaint, doubling the number eligible to apply for potential pay outs. The consumer champion is urging people who have had any kind of car finance deal to
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Expert's mould warning to everyone with a heated clothes airer - how to prevent
Heating experts have warned of potential mould issues associated with using heated clothes airers in your home this winter. Heated clothes airers have proven increasingly popular each year, but experts are warning they could have unwanted impacts
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Baleba happy with a break - and explains how he helped comeback to beat City
Carlos Baleba is preparing for a busy Albion month - after missing out on international action. The midfielder believes the Seagulls who have not travelled with their countries can put the current fortnight to good use. Baleba has been kept
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Fire at football club's ground being investigated as suspected arson
A fire that broke out at a football club's ground last night is currently being investigated as suspected arson. Hedges were left burning after a fire broke out at 7.10pm at the Hailsham Town Football Club ground in Western Road. East Sussex
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It's best foot forward now for Pervis as he sets simple goal after his worst injury
Pervis Estupinan is pretty clear about his simple target after returning from the worst injury of his career. He wants to be the Estupinan of a couple of seasons ago. Simple as that. That is the marauding, athletic left-back who did his job
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Wrens, robins and swans among autumn leaves
Camera club snappers have been out and about capturing winged wildlife across the county. Our keen photographers took some beautiful pictures of ducks, swans and other birds against the backdrop of Sussex’s warm and vibrant autumnal tones.
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Customers heartbroken as 'magical' fairytale boutique shuts
A unique boutique and tearoom has permanently closed. Petite Fairytale Boutique in Warwick Street, Worthing, offered princess makeovers, fairy-themed afternoon teas and parties. But the business has been forced to take the “very difficult decision
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Firefighters walk length of county for charity
Two firefighters have walked the length of the county for charity. Jordie O’Hara and Katie Gray, based at the Littlehampton fire station, made the 52 mile journey from East Grinstead Fire Station at 8am on November 5 and walked all the way to Selsey
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Primary school rated ‘outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted
A "joyous school" has been rated outstanding in all areas by the education watchdog. Westdene Primary in Brighton was inspected by Ofsted on October 1 and 2. The report said it was a joyous place where "individuality and uniqueness are recognised
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Albion ranks top for youth talent with players among world’s most valuable
Albion have secured their place at the top of global youth football, with seven of their young stars named among the world’s most valuable under-21 players. The latest report from the CIES Football Observatory places the Seagulls ahead of major
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Inside new diagnostics centre which will reduce wait times
A new community diagnostics centre (CDC) is now fully operational. The facility at Southlands Hospital in Shoreham, featuring “world-class” CT and MRI scanners and three “cutting-edge” X-ray rooms, opened in October last year. Now, the phase
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All the best pictures from bonfire season in Sussex
Unearthly figures brandishing flames, effigies of political figures and firework-lit skies marked another eventful bonfire season. As celebrations come to a close in Sussex we’ve collated some of the best photographs from our camera club. From
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Roger Daltrey embarks on solo tour
Roger Daltrey is embarking on a solo tour. The Who lead singer will be hitting the road next year with "Alive And Kicking" and will be stopping off at Brighton Dome on April 20. In a run of intimate shows, Daltrey will perform acoustic and
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Plans to build apartments to go ahead following successful appeal
Plans to build 41 apartments are to go ahead following a successful appeal. Churchill Living has been granted planning permission for the independent living retirement apartments at a site in Keymer Road in Hassocks. The apartments will provide
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Mum desperately trying to help family in areas worst affected by Spanish floods
An NHS worker said she “couldn’t sleep for days” worrying about her relatives who live in the areas worst affected by the recent deadly floods in Spain. Monica Cuenca Langa, 35, is a healthcare assistant at Sussex Eye Hospital and has lived in
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Primary school may have to close due to falling numbers
A primary school has been left with the "difficult decision" to consult on its closure after 60 years. St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Hollingdean, Brighton, sent out a letter to parents and cares on Monday to announce the news. The
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Pubs and takeaway get new food hygiene ratings
New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to three of Worthing’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows. Uncle Sam’s Hamburger Express in Broadwater Road was rated five out of five following assessment on October 30. Five
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Decision due on controversial plans for 190 new homes
More than 1,000 objections have been submitted against plans for 190 homes to be built on farmland. Residents are up in arms over the proposals for the homes and a community development on farmland near Bewley Road in Angmering, submitted by Gleeson
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Glyndebourne tours care homes with project about Dame Vera Lynn
The country’s premier opera house is taking a new work about wartime heroine Dame Vera Lynn to care homes and day centres. Beginning this week, Glyndebourne musicians will be on tour with the project about the We’ll Meet Again singer and longtime
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Stately home to put on biggest Christmas spectacular yet
A stately home has promised its biggest Christmas spectacular yet. Visitors to Petworth can expect a winter wonderland, paper-crafted installations, show-stopping trees and mischievous mice from the end of this month. The 17th century house
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Work of 'internationally renowned' artist to be shown off
An exhibition will show off sculptures and drawings by a celebrated artist with one on show on the seafront. The Towner Gallery in Eastbourne will host Here and Now, There and Then by artist Nigel Hall from November 16 to March 3. The exhibition
