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Ferguson strikes again with the winner, then gets off the hook after handball
Evan Ferguson was on target again to give the Republic of Ireland a welcome win. The Albion striker’s fourth senior international goal earned a 1-0 Nations League victory over Finland in Dublin. He also conceded a penalty which Caoimhin Kelleher
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Yellowface: A Book Worth Reading
If you haven’t already heard of the relatively well-known book Yellowface by Rebecca F. Kuang, then good thing you’re reading this, because let me tell you, when I say I couldn’t put this book down, I do mean it. Categorised as suspenseful and
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A Night At Tulleys Pumpkin Farm
I recently had the pleasure of visiting Tulleys pumpkin festival with family, and if you are interested in picking up some new Halloween festivities for the future, here is the Tulleys farm experience. Let me provide a fair warning to those who
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New Sainsbury's store opening date announced
A new Sainsbury’s store in the city has unveiled when it will open to the public. Sainsbury’s Local store at 100 to 104 Church Road, in Hove, will officially open on December 12 at 7am. An initial planning application was withdrawn after people
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7 of the best Christmas lights switch-ons taking place in Sussex for 2024
The festive season is now almost upon us and plenty of towns and cities around Sussex will be switching on their Christmas lights soon. The illumination of areas with colourful Christmas lights is a nice sight to take in, and there may even be
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Aldi opens new store in Sussex with help of Paralympian
A new Aldi opened in Sussex with the help of a Paralympic medallist. The shop in Tanbridge Retail Park in Horsham is the town’s first Aldi and officially welcomed customers through its doors yesterday morning. ParalympicsGB cyclist Blaine Hunt
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Albion title winner and youth coach set for new adventure in MLS
Albion promotion-winner-turned-coach Gary Dicker is heading to the USA. The former midfielder will join the coaching staff at MLS side Charlotte FC. He has been a big part of the Albion academy coaching set-up over the last three years after
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Police appealing for information after series of garage burglaries
Police are appealing for information following burglaries at garages. Sussex Police were called to incidents in Maplehurst Close and Maplehurst Rise in St Leonards in the early hours of October27, where several garages have been broken in to.
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'Worried' Enciso given timely lift by his coach - and a warning about what he says
Julio Enciso has been given a timely confidence boost – and a gentle reminder to be careful what he says. The Paraguayan forward has had precious little opportunity of late with Albion. That could continue to be the case as competition for
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Level crossing on busy main road to close for works all weekend
A level crossing on a busy main road will be closed for a full weekend whilst work is being carried out. Work to replace railway track on the level crossing at Portslade Station means that diversions will be necessary for motorists, trains, pedestrians
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Royal Mail is granted leasehold to build new depot
A decision on controversial plans for a new Royal Mail distribution hub have been made. The cabinet at Brighton and Hove City Council has approved to grant a leasehold of the site at Patcham Court Farm at a meeting this afternoon. The lease
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Children were sat in football stadium when it is believed to have been set alight
A football club’s ground incurred “significant damage” as a fire broke out on Tuesday night with children sat in the stadium. A suspected arson attack was carried out at 7.10pm at the Hailsham Town Football Club ground in Western Road. A youth
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Work will finally start to restore historic arches next week
Work will start next week to restore the seafront arches. Brighton and Hove City Council announced last month that the first phase of the Madeira Terrace project, would begin in late November. The work will start on Monday, when lead contractor
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London’s Outernet – a must-see free experience at the heart of London
The Butterfly Trail is located at the Outernet’s Now building on Tottenham Court Road, London, and provides an immersive, otherworldly experience to audiences through a variety of high resolution, wrap-a-round screens. Neighboring the busy shopper
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The Autumn Allure of Preston Manor and Park
The seaside town of Brighton is known for its picturesque views, wide range of shops and restaurants, diverse celebrations of pride and captivating history. But just on the outskirts of the town’s busy center lies Preston’s manor, surrounding
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Measures taken to stop rogue drivers accessing busy shopping area
Measures have been taken in a town centre amid a crackdown on rogue drivers. A new gate has been put up at the eastern end of Montague Street in Worthing as part of Worthing Borough Council, West Sussex County Council and Sussex Police’s efforts
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Police are investigating a report of hate crime in the city centre
Police are investigating a report of hate crime in the city centre. The incident happened near the Clock Tower in Brighton on November 9, and the police are aware of a video circulating on social media. Sussex Police have issued an image of
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Shoppers and staff evacuated from Marks and Spencer
A major retailer had to evacuate its building in a busy city centre. Marks and Spencer in Western Road in Brighton had to completely evacuate the building at around noon on Thursday. Eyewitnesses have said that there was roughly a hundred people
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Homebase bought out of administration saving up to 1,600 jobs
After it appointed administrators on Wednesday, Homebase has been sold to a retail group CDS. The rescue deal secures up to 1,600 jobs and 70 stores but leaves the future of its remaining 2,000 workers and 49 shops unclear. The DIY retailer
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Bedbugs discovered in building - 'apparently, it’s rife in all the blocks'
People living in a block of council flats are upset and worried about a continuing infestation of bed bugs. According to residents in the Kingfisher Court flats, in Albourne Road, Whitehawk, several flats in the block have bed bug infestations
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Police pod installed to help cut crime damaged after two weeks
Police are appealing for information following damage to a police pod. The Sussex Police engagement pod, which installed on October 30 in East Street in Chichester was damaged overnight between November 12 and 13. It will now be removed from
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Seaside water sports shop closes its seafront shop
A seaside water sports shop in a swimming pool and shopping complex has announced it will be closing its doors. Paddle People at Brighton’s Sea Lanes development announced that it would be closing its doors after two years trading since the complex
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Two swimming pools will close and savings on seafront toilets are agreed
Eastbourne council leaders have agreed savings plans intended to address “exceptional financial challenges”. On Wednesday Eastbourne Borough Council cabinet members agreed to move ahead with a series of savings proposals, which include the closure
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Hundreds of parents rally to save school from closure
A petition to save a school from closing has more than 400 signatures in less than two days. St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Hollingdean, Brighton, sent out a letter to parents and carers on Monday to announce they are consulting on its
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Damaged pier moves step closer to reopening
Work is progressing to reopen a storm damaged pier. Worthing Borough Council contractors have successfully installed the first piles next to Worthing Pier, which has been closed since October 10 after damage was discovered to one of the structure
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Teenagers rob boy of his £2,500 bike
A young boy was robbed of his £2,500 bike. Police are appealing for witnesses after the incident outside St John the Evangelist Church, in Civic Way, Burgess Hill, at around 3pm on Sunday, November 10. The 13-year-old was approached by two
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Man's mental health group wins King's Award
A men's mental health support group has received the highest UK award for a local voluntary group. Eastbourne-based Mankind, which was founded by Ian Pickard and Paul Roskilly in 2020, was given The King's Award for Voluntary Service for 2024.
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O’Riley was as good as his word as he sets foundation in place for big Albion impact
So Matt O'Riley was as good as his word when the Premier League chance came. Ahead of the home match against Manchester City, he told us he had used his time out injured to get to know his new surroundings. The city, the club, the squad, the
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Man exposed himself to woman in seafront road - police investigating
A man exposed himself to a woman in the early hours of the morning in a seafront road. Sussex Police say they are investigating after the man exposed himself to the woman shortly before 3am in The Esplanade, Bognor last month. Officers have
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Maisie loves this new Albion mentality - and it will be tested at the Amex
Maisie Symonds knows how it feels to be a last-minute matchwinner at the Amex. Her free-kick to beat Leicester City three years ago remains probably the moment for which she is best known. But the hope will be more sustained success is on the
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Town mayor gets new 'animal-friendly' robes
A mayor has received new animal-friendly robes. The Mayor of Worthing, Councillor Ibsha Choudhury, debuted the outfit at the town’s Remembrance services earlier this week. Former Mayor of Worthing Lionel Harman organised a fundraising bid to
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New 3D maps aim to improve accessibility at Sussex railway stations
New 3D maps of railway stations in Sussex are being rolled out in a bid to improve accessibility. Maps of Brighton and Gatwick stations are being improved in the hope they will help passengers navigate their train journeys. The new designs
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Much-loved milkshake bar closes its doors as it eyes new site
A city centre milkshake bar has closed as it prepares to move to bigger premises. Shakeaway in Brighton's Bond Street has shut its doors for the final time. It has been at the site for more than a decade. It said it is looking to move on to
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Death of man, 26, at immigration detention centre may be unnatural
The circumstances of the death of a French immigrant at a detention centre appear unnatural, an inquest heard. French national Theophile Kaliviotis, 26, was found dead by staff at the Brook House immigration removal centre, near Gatwick, where
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Parents thank NHS staff 10 years on from daughter's premature birth
A couple have praised the “amazing nursing team” who cared for their daughter after she was born 16 weeks prematurely. Zara McNally arrived on November 20 2014 at 24 weeks. She was immediately whisked away into an incubator and for the first 12
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Work begins on £2.6m welcome centre at popular beach
Work has started on an information centre at a popular beach. Rother District Council is bringing a new £2.6 million welcome centre to Camber Sands, near Rye. Baxall Construction has started work on the project, which is due to be completed
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Christmas market and late night shopping to return to city
Plans for a city centre Christmas market have been announced. The festive market will be in Chichester from December 7 until 15. Chichester District Council has promised “a wide variety of stalls selling Christmas gifts and novelties” as well
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'The manager wants us to keep pushing the limits' - O'Riley aims high with Albion
Matt O'Riley has told Albion they should be aiming high – like his old club Celtic. The summer signing marked his Premier League debut with the winner against champions Manchester City. O’Riley has been busy settling into his surroundings and
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200 dead or dying fish pulled from pond in popular park
Hundreds of dead or dying fish have been pulled from the pond in a popular park. Resident Fleur Dawes said she was alerted to the situation in St Ann’s Well Gardens in Hove when a family member visited to pay tribute to a friend who died in childhood
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Evan could get chance to produce a quality finish for the Republic
Evan Ferguson could feature in an old school strike partnership for the Republic of Ireland. Their boss Heimir Hallgrimsson is ready to return to the Republic’s traditional little and large hit squad as he looks to bring greater firepower to his
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UK Apple users could be owed compensation as Which? launches £3bn iCloud claim
Millions of Apple customers in the UK could be owed compensation if a legal claim from consumer group Which? is successful. Which? has launched a £3 billion claim against Apple, claiming the tech giant has breached competition law by “forcing its
