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  • FIP fund launched to get station on air

    The people behind a French radio station which gained a massive cult following in Sussex have vowed to get back on the air again. Watchdogs from the Office of Communications (Ofcom) raided a home in Hanover which was re-broadcasting Paris-based FIP radio

  • Shipwreck flooded nature spot with junk

    Tonnes of rubbish from the beached vessel MSC Napoli have been cleared from a beauty spot in Sussex. Shampoo bottles, Nike trainers, toothbrushes and spray cans were among items found in a clean-up operation at Cuckmere Haven. Countryside rangers have

  • Forbidden foods

    I’ve just found out that I’m not supposed to eat pâté while pregnant. Apparently there’s a high risk of it containing listeria bacteria. Plus I’ve read that it’s high in vitamin A, which can harm an unborn baby. My GP never told me to avoid the stuff,

  • Forbidden foods

    I’ve just found out that I’m not supposed to eat pâté while pregnant. Apparently there’s a high risk of it containing listeria bacteria. Plus I’ve read that it’s high in vitamin A, which can harm an unborn baby. My GP never told me to avoid the stuff,

  • Terror suspects go on hunger strike

    Omar Deghayes' fellow inmates at Guantanamo Bay have embarked on a mass hunger strike. The US Navy said 13 prisoners were being force-fed through tubes in their noses as a response to the strike. Family and friends of Mr Deghayes, who lived in Brighton

  • Cyclists baffled by lights in sky

    Strange lights were seen flying high above the coast during the early hours of Saturday morning. Lawyer Stefan Simanowitz, 38, was cycling along the Brighton and Hove seafront with flatmate Paul Storey when the pair spotted two lights in the sky between

  • Speedway: Pits bust-up inspires Eagles duo

    Dean Barker and David Norris today revealed how a few pre-match sparks in the pits led them to turning on a vintage night at Arlington. Eastbourne Eagles' longest serving riders were paid for a combined 32 points out of 33 as their side routed Wolverhampton

  • Lewry in race to be fit for opening match

    Jason Lewry gave Sussex coach Mark Robinson reasons to be cheerful at Lord's yesterday hours after the county's plans for their Championship defence had suffered a huge blow. Mike Yardy is out for up to six weeks after a rising ball from Steve Harmison

  • Car park chaos leaves drivers stranded

    Motorists were left stranded for two hours as gridlock hit a city car park. Families leaving Churchill Square shopping centre stood bumper to bumper with tourists who had flocked to Brighton and Hove's beaches this evening. As thousands of vehicles

  • Bid to save church from chop gains pace

    The campaign to keep a Grade II-listed church from being knocked down and turned into flats has been stepped up. Nearly a thousand signatures have been collected objecting to plans to demolish Holy Trinity Church in Blatchington Road, Hove, and several

  • Football: Bognor dedicate survival to Pearce

    Bognor ensured their Conference south survival and immediately dedicated the achievement to long-serving boss Jack Pearce. A Luke Nightingale wonder goal ensured Rocks the point they needed in a hard-fought 1-1 draw at struggling Thurrock. Coach

  • Football: Bloor determined to continue

    Worthing boss Danny Bloor hopes the Sussex Senior Cup final against Albion at Eastbourne Borough next month will give his relegated side something to cheer. A 2-1 home defeat against Harrow Borough confimed the Rebels would finish in the Ryman premier

  • Football: Title still the goal for Hastings

    Hastings manager Nigel Kane is confident his side can still win the Ryman division one south title despite squandering the opportunity to hit top spot for the second time in five days. Kane's side slumped to a 2-1 reverse against Dartford at the Pilot

  • Football: Town crank up the pressure on Hawks

    County League round-up: Eastbourne Town are back in the title race thanks to a little help from their local rivals. While Town were confirming Littlehampton's relegation with a 7-0 win at the Saffrons, leaders Whitehawk suffered a 2-1 home defeat against

  • Football: One last big push can see us over the line - Yems

    Northwich 2, Crawley Town 1. Caretaker boss John Yems called for the spirit of fans and players together' to lift Crawley to a rousing finish to a fraught season. After watching what he called "a very disappointing display" he said: "The one positive

  • Lay off our kids, Butters tells fans

    Albion 0, Bradford 1. The extortionate prices for third-rate facilities, third-tier football and a rancid run of results has finally tipped some of the Withdean faithful over the edge. The relationship between the Albion players and a minority of fans

  • Sussex lose Yardy for up to six weeks

    Sussex have suffered a major injury blow three days before they start their Championship defence. Vice-captain Mike Yardy is out for up to six weeks after breaking his left index finger during the friendly against MCC at Lord's yesterday. Yardy, 25,

  • Flinders is staying on

    Albion are keeping Scott Flinders for the rest of the season. Crystal Palace chief Peter Taylor has agreed to let him stay for a third and final month. Flinders' second month on loan to the Seagulls ended with Saturday's 1-0 home defeat by Bradford

  • Seagulls march against council claims

    It's a journey council bosses claim would take Brighton and Hove Albion fans just 25 minutes to walk. Lewes District Council argues Albion's new ground should be at Sheepcote Valley because supporters could stroll there from the city centre. But campaigners

  • Tips on way to B&B success

    Tourism leaders are holding a free workshop for people interested in opening a bed and breakfast business. The session will include advice on getting started, regulations, the impact of having guests in your home and the demand for accommodation