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Young Reporter The Weald's 'Annie The Musical' Rachel West The Weald

The Weald School in Billingshurst performed three nights of their production of ‘Annie’ last week, and you can bet your bottom dollar that it was amazing! The secondary school and sixth form students, as well as staff, have been preparing for the production

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What is going on? Disappointment and confusion at Chelsea - but Euro run is fantastic

Albion came back down to earth with a frustrating defeat at Chelsea. It was one with numerous talking points – including VAR and refereeing decisions. We asked four long-time fans for their thoughts on the 3-2 setback at Stamford Bridge.

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Woman dies after flat fire - man released on bail as enquiries continue

A 99-year-old woman has died after a late night fire in a maisonette. The woman died in hospital after a fire at a neighbouring property in St Marks Close, Bexhill on November 13. A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with

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Woman tricked strangers out of hundreds by saying she needed to escape a boyfriend

A woman preyed on the kindness of strangers to steal their money by telling them she needed it for taxis for her child. Shona Stiles, 36, told strangers that she needed money to escape a boyfriend but was unable to withdraw any as she did not have

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Albion to run shuttle bus service due to train strike on match day

Albion will be running its own bus shuttle service to get fans to the game due to crippling train strikes. Train driver strikes announced last week mean there are no trains running to Falmer station for the Premier League fixture against Brentford

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Section of Madeira Terrace to reopen in summer 2026

A section of Madeira Terrace could reopen to the public as soon as summer 2026. Restoration is set to get underway for 28 of the 151 arches of the Brighton landmark in the summer, with the work expected to last between 18 and 24 months. Along

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Date for by-election announced after councillor resignation

Voters will go to the polls next month in a by-election after a long-serving councillor’s resignation. Les Hamilton, who represented South Portslade for more than 50 years, stood down as a councillor last month. Mr Hamilton said: “It has been

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Maupay back on target ahead of his return to the Amex

Neal Maupay is coming into form ahead of a return to the Amex. The former Albion striker scored his second goal since returning to Brentford as they beat Luton 3-1. Maupay is on loan from Everton, for whom he played briefly as sub when they

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'Loud roar': Tornado left 3km trail of destruction

A tornado smashed windows and ripped the roof from a building with winds of up to 136mph, a report has concluded. Homes in Littlehampton and Wick were damaged as the tornado left a three-kilometre trail of destruction on October 28. Tornado

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'I reside in the heart of Brighton,' councillor says after Labour Party suspension

A councillor who has been suspended by the Labour Party says she lives in "the heart of Brighton".  Councillor Chandni Mistry, for Queen's Park ward, was one of two councillors under investigation by the Labour Party over claims they live in Leicester

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Two Labour councillors kicked out of party after claims they don't live in Brighton

Two councillors have been kicked out of the Labour Party after facing claims they live hundreds of miles away from Brighton. Councillors Bharti Gajjar and Chandni Mistry were suspended from the local party and committees on Brighton and Hove City

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Coastguard intercept migrants 'caught in bitter standoff with French naval ships'

Lifeboats rescued migrants after a reported  overnight standoff between two French naval ships and four migrant boats trying to cross the Channel in freezing temperatures. Migrants in four small boats are reported to have told the French authorities

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Much-loved antique store and tearoom is closing due to 'extortionate' bills

An antique store and tearoom has announced its closure due to “extortionate” bill increases. The Cornstore Emporium and Tearoom will shut its doors for good from the end of February next year. Owner Helen Johnson said the “personal risks” outweigh

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Buonanotte adds quality touch as Albion battle at the Bridge

Albion missed a chance to end their huge week away from home with at least a point. While no individual player really grabbed the attention, there were creditable performances in the 3-2 defeat at Chelsea. Jason Steele 7/10 Very little

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Man and woman seriously injured in crash

A man and a woman are in hospital with serious injuries after a crash at the weekend. Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses after the collision on the A264 near Horsham on Sunday. Officers were called to the incident at about 3.30pm on

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Woman accused of endangering lives after two homes torched in one day

A woman is facing a trio of arson charges after a string of fires destroyed homes and a Range Rover. Elle-Mai Dunford, 20, has been charged with arson after a Range Rover caught fire in Woodingdean and two counts of arson with intent to endanger

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Albion fans pack away end to watch hard-fought Chelsea loss

Albion fans wrapped up warm for the second big away day of the week as they travelled to South London to watch a hard-fought loss against Chelsea. Brighton supporters were undeterred by the cold snap and filled the away end at Stamford Bridge for

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Greens and Labour in row over claims of campaigning in wrong area and misspelling it

A row has erupted between the Green Party and Labour after Green activists campaigned in “Moulescoomb” over the weekend. Labour accused Green candidate Sian Berry of getting lost and campaigning in Brighton Kemptown, rather than Brighton Pavilion

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Officer who sexted child on Grindr knew he was vulnerable and kept going missing

A PCSO has been sacked after sending videos of him masturbating to a vulnerable 16-year-old boy and agreeing to sell an unauthorised Viagra alternative to another man. The Sussex-based Police Community Support Officer had an inappropriate relationship

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Duke and Duchess of Sussex could lose royal titles under proposed law

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could lose their titles as Duke and Duchess of Sussex under a law proposed by a Conservative MP. Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely took aim at the royal couple and has called for Royal Family members who “trash” the institution

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Hat-trick man Pearce is rising to the challenge for Worthing

Ollie Pearce has been told he is rising to the challenge for Worthing. His second-half treble completed a 3-1 win at home to Chippenham in Vanarama National League south, Rebels conceded right on half-time but Pearce helped them turn things around

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Brighton could host pan-European Pride festival which has attracted a million people

Brighton may bid to host a pan-European Pride festival in 2030. The city council is in the process of making a bid to host EuroPride at the start of the next decade, which would involve opening and closing ceremonies and an associated human rights

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Recap: Road closed due to flooding - queues for two miles

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Stunning pictures of Sussex in November

As the temperatures dropped and days got shorter over November, there were some great photo opportunities for our intrepid camera club members to take part in the monthly competition. With the theme of “weather”, the range of snaps we received

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What does 'rizz' mean? Oxford word of the year revealed for 2023

The Oxford University Press word of the year for 2023 has been revealed, but it might be a term a lot of people are unfamiliar with. 'Rizz' was the word chosen by the publisher of the Oxford English Dictionary. It was one of eight words on

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How much is the BBC TV Licence fee? What it costs for UK households

Legally, every household is required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV but how much does it cost? Currently, a standard colour TV Licence costs £159 with a black and white licence costing £53.50. The £159 fee has been frozen

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How to demist your car windscreen with this 80p fridge staple - does it work?

As we head into winter, many of us have already seen the first snowfall of the season with temperatures struggling to get above freezing. But although blankets of the white fluffy stuff can look magical, it can become hazardous underfoot and on

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Everything you need to know about White Lung Pneumonia outbreak

Outbreaks of pneumonia, affecting children, have been seen in Denmark, China and the USA in recent weeks. The state of Ohio, in the USA, is the latest area to report an outbreak, with some children affected experiencing mycoplasma pneumonia, also

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Ryanair passengers slam 'disgraceful' and 'ridiculous' new add-on charge

Ryanair has been criticised for a "ridiculous" and "disgraceful" add-on charge where some customers are reportedly having to pay a fee to access their digital boarding pass. The budget airline already charges for add-ons such as checked baggage

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Here's how to find easyJet's special airport post boxes for letters to Santa

Budget travel firm easyJet has announced a fun new postal service for letters to Santa Claus at select airports across the UK. This new service comes as the airline braces itself for around 200,000 families travelling during the festive period.

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Heavy rain forces cancellation of races at Sussex racecourse

A race at a Sussex racecourse has been cancelled due to heavy rain. The BetGoodwin Christmas Raceday at Plumpton Racecourse, near Lewes, had been due to take place this afternoon. However, due to downpours yesterday and overnight, the race

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Teen beats hundreds of youngsters to see t-shirt design displayed at the Amex

A teenager will get to see the t-shirt she designed for a competition displayed at the Amex and worn by Albion’s mascots after beating hundreds of other entries. The Brighton and Hove Albion Foundation asked children to send in their most colourful

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RDZ says he believes in Howard Webb as he faces more questions on referees

Roberto De Zerbi said he is confident in referees’ boss Howard Webb after another match where the officiating make headlines. Craig Pawson was involved in two pitchside VAR rows as Chelsea beat Albion 3-2. Although the correct decision was

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Devastated parents-to-be left hundreds out of pocket as shop closes overnight

Devastated parents-to-be have been left hundreds of pounds out of pocket after a baby equipment shop closed overnight. Couples placed orders worth up to almost £1,400 for items including car chairs and prams at Precious Little Things but were shocked

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Hospital will finally apologise to parents after failings lead to baby death

A hospital will finally apologise to grieving parents after admitting failures which led to the death of their first born baby. Katie Fowler and Rob Miller have been fighting for answers since their daughter Abigail died on January 23 last year

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People urged to back toy appeal to ensure every child gets a Christmas present

Businesses and residents have been urged to back a toy appeal that will help children who would otherwise wake up to no presents on Christmas day. Tech company Quotacom, in Brighton, is leading the appeal and wants to raise £10,000 to ensure every

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Politician tells schoolchildren how he became an MP

A politician visited a school to tell the pupils about how he became an MP. Peter Kyle, MP for Hove, spoke to Year 8 students at Blatchington Mill in Nevill Avenue. He told them about his education, how he became an MP and what the job involves

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Make a difference to a veteran this Christmas

Help for Heroes has announced it is on a mission to support veterans and their families struggling with feelings of isolation and loneliness this Christmas. For many, Christmas is a time to celebrate but thousands of veterans find this time of

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Former Olympic sailor tops leader board at 88 years old

A grandfather and former Olympic sailor has topped the leader board at his club at 88 years old. Alan Warren, who won a silver medal at the 1972 Olympics in Munich, still sails regularly at Shoreham Sailing Club. The 88-year-old, from Worthing

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Heartbroken father tells of 'shock and disbelief' after son dies running for train

A father whose son died from an undiagnosed heart condition has raised more than £100,000 for charity. Don Hoare's fundraising efforts began in 2011 after his 18-year-old son, Daniel, died while running to catch a train at West Worthing station

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Delight as final two family hubs open their doors

Families can now access a range of support services under one roof as two new family hubs open their doors. In Spences Lane, Lewes and Meridian Way, Peacehaven, the sites are the final two of 11 family hubs that East Sussex County Council has opened

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Call for letters to people facing human rights abuses

People are being urged to write a message of support to people facing human rights abuses around the world. The Write for Rights event, run by Amnesty International Brighton and Hove, will see people write messages to be sent out to 11 different

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'A shocker' - MOTD pundits say VAR got it all wrong on Chelsea penalty

Albion were on the wrong end of a harsh penalty decision at Stamford Bridge according to Match Of The Day pundits. Leon Osman felt James Milner was unfortunate to be pulled up for his challenge on Mykhailo Mudryk, from which Enzo Fernandez scored