Woodingdean News

A bee heading for a sunflower

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Bees flock to blooming sunflowers

The winning entry, Merbird

The winning entry, Merbird

Children take to streets for carnival parade

A woman has decorated all the post boxes in Woodingdean, with the latest commemorating the D-Day anniversary

A woman has decorated all the post boxes in Woodingdean, with the latest commemorating the D-Day anniversary

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Woman decorates every post box and honours D-Day

Derek Farrant, who stormed Gold Beach aged 19, has died

Derek Farrant, who stormed Gold Beach aged 19, has died

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D-Day veteran who stormed Gold Beach and disposed of bombs in Gaza dies

Court artist sketch by Elizabeth Cook of Margaret Morgan, 74 and Allen Morgan, 73 appearing at Luton Crown Court, where they are charged with conspiracy to murder in connection with the death of Carol Morgan in 1981

Court artist sketch by Elizabeth Cook of Margaret Morgan, 74 and Allen Morgan, 73 appearing at Luton Crown Court, where they are charged with conspiracy to murder in connection with the death of Carol Morgan in 1981

Man and lover accused of hiring hitman to kill wife who died in brutal attack

Sewage Outside 132 And 134a The Ridgeway

Sewage Outside 132 And 134a The Ridgeway

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'We try to deal with the flooding as it’s happening' -residents call for action

11-year-old Summer was in her bed when the toy began to burn

11-year-old Summer was in her bed when the toy began to burn

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Mum's warning to parents after child's toy began to burn with 'toxic smelling' smoke

Jewel in the Trees at Chanctonbury Ring

Jewel in the Trees at Chanctonbury Ring

South Downs National Park

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National park to plant 23,000 trees this winter to restore habitats hit by disease

John Morris, from Woodingdean, has sold off his collection of historic tools to people across the country. Now he is refurbishing the room into a 'man cave'

John Morris, from Woodingdean, has sold off his collection of historic tools to people across the country. Now he is refurbishing the room into a 'man cave'

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Antique tool collector auctions off 2,000 rare items to make way for man cave

Old Parish Lane will undergo improvement works to improve access

Old Parish Lane will undergo improvement works to improve access

Local government

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Improvements to pathway between Ovingdean and Woodingdean set to get underway

Richard Coles, pictured third from right, was invited by Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital to unveil a new piece of equipment

Richard Coles, pictured third from right, was invited by Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital to unveil a new piece of equipment

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Reverend Richard Coles unveils new hospital machinery ahead of his own surgery

Woodingdean Carnival was a success

Woodingdean Carnival was a success

Thousands descend on school field for carnival

The singed exterior of the Bupa care home

The singed exterior of the Bupa care home

Investigation after luxury care home evacuated due to fire

A fire has broken out in Woodingdean

A fire has broken out in Woodingdean

As it happened: Fire breaks out in care home as smoke fills air

Fire at a care home in Woodingdean

Fire at a care home in Woodingdean

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Fire at luxury care home put out as witnesses report seeing residents evacuated

A fire has broken out in Woodingdean

A fire has broken out in Woodingdean

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue

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Plume of smoke seen billowing from building after fire breaks out

Georgie and John Allen want a section of the fence removed

Georgie and John Allen want a section of the fence removed

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Parking row pensioner fumes over barrier put up to stop wife falling over... again

Volunteers and customers came together to mark the cafe's 20th birthday

Volunteers and customers came together to mark the cafe's 20th birthday

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Volunteers and customers celebrate community cafe's 20th anniversary

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ArrDee’s alcohol brand ads banned for ‘encouraging excessive, irresponsible drinking’

Lily (left), who fell over a wall, pictured with with mum Sam (right)

Lily (left), who fell over a wall, pictured with with mum Sam (right)

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Teenage girl 'bitten by dog and swung around by stranger' after cliff fall

Police are looking for a man who was seen behaving indecently near Woodingdean Skatepark

Police are looking for a man who was seen behaving indecently near Woodingdean Skatepark

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Naked elderly man seen performing lewd sex acts near skate park

Pupils celebrating the result

Pupils celebrating the result

Headteacher celebrates after successful primary school Ofsted inspection

Nine of the girls hoping to compete in Portugal

Nine of the girls hoping to compete in Portugal

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Dance school desperate to raise crucial funds for international competition

Left to right: John Stevenson, Mary Weet, Bee Knight had fun with the animals

Left to right: John Stevenson, Mary Weet, Bee Knight had fun with the animals

Care home residents cheered up by spending day with cute farm animals

John Morris, 88, from Woodingdean, is selling his antique collection of tools

John Morris, 88, from Woodingdean, is selling his antique collection of tools

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Avid collector decides to sell off 2,000 antique tools

Emily Baldwin died in hospital after she was found with serious injuries in her home

Emily Baldwin died in hospital after she was found with serious injuries in her home

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Tributes paid to mum of three who died after being found with serious injuries

A post-mortem investigation into the death of a woman has proved inconclusive

A post-mortem investigation into the death of a woman has proved inconclusive

Post-mortem carried out after woman found dead - police give update on investigation

Sarah Leverett, inset, was devastated after her seven pets died in a house fire

Sarah Leverett, inset, was devastated after her seven pets died in a house fire

Family whose pets died in house fire overjoyed to adopt abandoned puppy

Police in Cowley Drive in Woodingdean on Thursday

Police in Cowley Drive in Woodingdean on Thursday

Man, 47, remains on bail after woman's death at weekend - police confirm

A woman found with serious injuries in Woodingdean has died, Sussex Police have confirmed

A woman found with serious injuries in Woodingdean has died, Sussex Police have confirmed

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Attempted murder inquiry: Woman found with serious injuries dies

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

Shock as emergency services storm road amid attempted murder probe

Forensic officers in attempted murder investigation in Woodingdean

Forensic officers in attempted murder investigation in Woodingdean

Photos: Forensic officers spotted in attempted murder investigation

Police at scene in Cowley Drive, Woodingdean

Police at scene in Cowley Drive, Woodingdean

RECAP: Updates from scene of alleged attempted murder as man arrested

Police in Cowley Drive in Woodingdean

Police in Cowley Drive in Woodingdean

Man arrested over attempted murder - woman in hospital in 'serious condition'

Football-mad Freddie, 12, was hit by a car in Woodingdean last month. Left, Freddie and his dad leaving the Royal Alexandra in Brighton. Right, at Chelsea's ground Stamford Bridge

Football-mad Freddie, 12, was hit by a car in Woodingdean last month. Left, Freddie and his dad leaving the Royal Alexandra in Brighton. Right, at Chelsea's ground Stamford Bridge

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Mum of schoolboy hit by car delighted 'dangerous' road could get a new crossing

Freddie Frape, 12, broke his leg when he was hit by a car in Woodingdean

Freddie Frape, 12, broke his leg when he was hit by a car in Woodingdean

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Schoolboy's leg broken as he is hit by car crossing 'dangerous' road to sweet shop

Cowley Drive in Woodingdean

Cowley Drive in Woodingdean

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Boy, 12, taken to hospital with serious leg injury after being hit by car

There has been a crash in Falmer Road, Woodingdean

There has been a crash in Falmer Road, Woodingdean

Road leading to A27 closed following crash

Paul Latham has been jailed for nine years

Paul Latham has been jailed for nine years

Predatory paedophile jailed for historic sexual abuse of young girl

Nobody was injured in the fire

Nobody was injured in the fire

Hero tells of moment he kicked down door during house fire

Community pulls together after family displaced after house fire

Community pulls together after family displaced after house fire

Neighbours show amazing community spirit to help family after home wrecked by fire

Flowers have been placed outside the family's home

Flowers have been placed outside the family's home

Charity Fundraiser

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Thousands raised to help family whose home was badly damaged in 'horrendous' fire

A stock image of a fire engine

A stock image of a fire engine

Almost all possessions burned in house fire - police and fire engines attend

Richard Osman topped many of the charts - have you read any of the other books featured?

Richard Osman topped many of the charts - have you read any of the other books featured?

Hanover and Queen's Park, Brighton

These are the most borrowed books from Brighton libraries (how many have you read?)

ArrDee gave out Christmas cards with a special surprise inside to families in Woodingdean. Inset, at a show in the Brighton Concorde in March

ArrDee gave out Christmas cards with a special surprise inside to families in Woodingdean. Inset, at a show in the Brighton Concorde in March

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Rapper ArrDee provides festive joy by posting Christmas cards with special surprise

ArrDee launching his rum this week, left. Right, at the Concorde in March (picture: Mike Burnell)

ArrDee launching his rum this week, left. Right, at the Concorde in March (picture: Mike Burnell)

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Rap star ArrDee reveals how Brighton has been 'a massive part of keeping me humble'

ArrDee says he would 'make a banger' with Fatboy Slim, right. Images: Litty Liquor and Mike Burnell

ArrDee says he would 'make a banger' with Fatboy Slim, right. Images: Litty Liquor and Mike Burnell

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ArrDee says he and Fatboy Slim 'can make a banger' if they collaborate

Dan Baker and wife Victoria will be returning to Kyiv for the first time after the family fled the war in Ukraine in March

Dan Baker and wife Victoria will be returning to Kyiv for the first time after the family fled the war in Ukraine in March

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'Kyiv is my home' - Brighton man returns to Ukraine for visit after fleeing conflict

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ArrDee launches new brand of Carribean spiced rum with party on Brighton i360

The houseboat being delivered near Woodingdean

The houseboat being delivered near Woodingdean

Brighton Marina

Traffic slowed as 'abnormal load' forced to drive down opposite side of road

Richard Morley was a much-loved headteacher
Image: Longhill High School

Richard Morley was a much-loved headteacher
Image: Longhill High School

First headteacher of one of city's biggest schools dies aged 94 - tributes pour in

A care home is asking for Christmas cards for its residents and staff

A care home is asking for Christmas cards for its residents and staff

Can you help? Care home appeals for Christmas cards to help spread festive cheer

Patients at the medicinal weed party in Brighton

Patients at the medicinal weed party in Brighton

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Patients celebrate legal cannabis prescriptions with vape party

Grace crews have been spotted filming at a primary school in Brighton

Grace crews have been spotted filming at a primary school in Brighton

Hit detective show Grace spotted filming scenes for new series at primary school