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Party goers saw stabbed teenager covered in blood, court hears
Party goers at an event where a teenager was allegedly murdered on the dancefloor have recalled seeing the 17-year-old laid down and covered in blood. Charlie Cosser was fatally stabbed in the chest at the outdoor event called “BalFest” – attended
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Welbeck has an 'aura' which inspires others says team-mate as striker signs new deal
Danny Welbeck has brought a special aura to Albion, according to a team-mate for club and country. Adam Lallana urged the Seagulls to bring in Welbeck when the opportunity arose almost four years ago. Welbeck has been a success on and off the
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EasyJet plane forced to U-turn while over Channel after problem 30,000ft high
An easyJet plane was forced to do a U-turn over the channel. The plane made a sharp turn back to Gatwick this morning with up to 186 passengers onboard en route to Dalaman in Turkey. It took off from Gatwick shortly after 8.15am, heading towards
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Albion secure 'crucial' ex-England duo on new deals for next season
Albion have secured two England internationals and Premier League winners on new deals. Danny Welbeck has signed a new two-year contract, taking him through until June, 2026. James Milner has extended his current one-year deal for a further
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De Zerbi says Albion wanted to sign star who is taking Prem by storm with Chelsea
Roberto De Zerbi has spoken about Albion's attempt to sign Chelsea star Cole Palmer last summer. England forward Palmer has shone at Stamford Bridge this season, registering 21 goals and ten assists in the Premier League following a £40 million
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40th year of Gatwick Express marked with free red waistcoats
A direct rail service to the region's only international airport is celebrating its 40th anniversary - with a colourful outfit to match. For more than 30 million people jetting off on holiday each year, the Gatwick Express is the start of their
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Scaffolding to be put up in town centre will stay for 20 weeks
Scaffolding being put up in a town centre is expected to stay for up for 20 weeks. This is part of regeneration plans for The Arcade in High Street, Bognor Regis, which Arun District Council want to transform into new homes and retail space.
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Coffee shop cordoned off after assaults
Two people were taken to hospital after an assault at a coffee shop. A window pane at the Down To Earth coffee shop in St James's Street, Brighton, was left shattered amid the altercation. Police said a man in his 20s was assaulted inside,
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Three Sussex beaches to receive extra environmental protection
Three coastline areas will receive extra environmental protection. Worthing Borough Council said The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) announced on Monday that it will designate the sea off Goring Beach and Beach House
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Plans revealed for new bus lane on seafront
A seafront bus lane will be created under new plans. Brighton and Hove City Council is planning to create the new westbound bus lane in Marine Parade between Lower Rock Gardens and the Sea Life Centre. The proposals will see the Sea Life Centre
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Neighbours' plea for pub to stop playing music so loud they can hear song lyrics
Neighbours of a pub pleaded with councillors to stop it playing music so loud the song lyrics can be heard inside their homes. Four people living near the Paris House in Hove's Western Road are asking the council to introduce more conditions to
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Press conference: De Zerbi gives Veltman, Joao Pedro update for Chelsea game
1:47pm Just before we went under embargo, RDZ told us Joao Pedro is available. Further team news: Barco returns to
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Map shows burglary hotspots across Sussex
The number of burglaries in Sussex has risen faster than anywhere else in the UK. The latest police data shows that reports of burglaries in the county have risen by 18 per cent with some areas seeing a 60 per cent rise. The figures come as
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Lallana helped Albion feel they could beat the best - but how did he do it?
When Albion were first being linked with Adam Lallana, it was easy to be a bit doubtful. Not over what he might offer - but that it could actually happen. It seemed a bit fanciful. Lallana at Brighton, really? Then we started getting a
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Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert warning to pet owners who risk £500 fine
Martin Lewis’ Money Saving Expert team have issued a warning to all cat owners in England who risk a £500 fine from next month. Cat owners have been warned they have just one month left to act before they face £500 fines. From June 10, it will
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Rogue builder ordered to pay back over £16k or face more jail time
A rogue builder was ordered to pay back over £16,000 to an elderly man he conned into paying for unnecessary work. William Henry Jones, 29, from Hailsham, was sentenced to 34 months in prison last year after admitting to tricking his victim into
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Evri customers issued urgent scam warning
Evri, the UK’s largest dedicated parcel company, has issued a warning to everyone using its service. The company has issued an updated warning about scammers trying to profit off of Evri customers. The renewed guidance on phishing messages,
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'Do not eat': Urgent warning over unsafe foods with disease-causing bacteria
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) have issued an urgent warning to businesses and shoppers not to sell or eat any products supplied by a company. A food recall had already been actioned over some Bread Spread Ltd products, but the FSA have now warned
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HMRC warns married couples could be missing out on £252 cost of living boost
Married couples are being urged to check they are not missing out on up to £252 a year. HM Revenues and Customs (HMRC) is encouraging anyone in a marriage or civil partnership to spend 30 seconds to see if they can claim Marriage Allowance.
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'In the last week I’ve seen the best and worst of our city' Brighton council leader
I’ve always had a hunch that the sun shines more in Brighton and so it made me smile a few weeks back when the Independent newspaper got in touch to say that they have crunched 30 years of meteorological data and can confirm that Brighton is the sunniest
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Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert alert to anyone earning less than £60,000
Martin Lewis’ Money Saving Expert team has issued a warning to anyone earning under £60,000 who could be missing out on valuable cash boosts. People earning less than £60,000 are being urged to carry out a 10-minute money review as they could be
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'It feels like it’s squashing as much in as possible' - plans for shared home refused
A studio flat cannot be converted into a five-person shared home because its ceilings are too low, councillors ruled this week. Labour councillor Tobias Sheard led the call to refuse the application, saying as a tall person he would struggle to
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Fox with severe infection and found not moving rescued in middle of the night
A fox was rescued in the early hours of Monday morning after suffering a "severe infection". East Sussex Wildlife Rescue and Ambulance Service (WRAS) was called to a garden in Hastings shortly before 1am when the animal was found and not moving
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Spa to take over bank building
A wellbeing spa is due to take over the site of an old bank to expand its services and accessibility. The Float Spa, in Hove, has been based in Third Avenue since 2015, and is set to move into the building of the old HSBC bank on Church Road in
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Landlady says pub crash 'was like an earthquake with glass flying everywhere'
A pub landlady has described the terrifying moment a van crashed into the building. The vehicle smashed into the front of The Blacksmiths Arms in Offham, near Lewes, on Saturday night, causing the front porch to collapse. Firefighters and police
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'Eyesore' hotel and restaurant set to be turned into flats
A former hotel and restaurant are to be converted into flats. Arun District Council approved plans to turn Rustington Manor Hotel and Restaurants in Broadmark Lane, Rustington, into four new homes. The hotel has been closed since 2017 after
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Face of beach sex pest who lured young women into the dark to sexually assault them
A sex pest who lured young women into the dark on the beach to harass them and touch them without consent has been jailed. Mohamed Abdelsalam preyed on four young women in Brighton by asking to use a lighter for his cigarette before sexually assaulting
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'Vibrant' college rated good by Ofsted in latest inspection
A college has been rated good in its latest Ofsted inspection. Varndean College in Surrenden Road, Brighton, was praised by inspectors for its "vibrant and highly inclusive culture" which helps "students flourish". The sixth form, which teaches
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Lidl supermarket could open on site of former Homebase
Plans have been made for a new Lidl supermarket to be built at the site of a former DIY store. Lidl is seeking approval from Mid Sussex District Council to demolish the Homebase building in London Road, East Grinstead, and build a new supermarket
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Sussex's Blue Flag beaches announced for 2024
Some beaches have been given Blue Flag status ahead of the summer season. Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, which manages the award on behalf of the Foundation for Environmental Education, has rewarded four Sussex beaches this year for the
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'My horse is my reason to get up in the morning - so I wrote it into my will'
A veteran equestrian rider says her horse "gives her a reason to get up in the morning" - and has written it into her will. Jacky Chandler said she thought her career was over after her mare Honey died shortly before the Covid pandemic but rescued
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Rising violence, boredom, self-harm and drugs: Inside Sussex's troubled jail
Drugs smuggled by drone, hundreds of acts of self-harm, high-risk prisoners released early, increasing violence, crumbling infrastructure and dirty rooms... The stark reality of life at Lewes Prison has been laid bare in a damning report. An inspection