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Brighton pubs where you can watch Euro matches this summer
Euro 2024 is almost here and football fans from the Brighton area will be looking forward to taking it all in. As with every major international tournament, a number of pubs and other venues will be showing matches throughout the summer. Here
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Firefighters descend on fire ravaged hotel
Firefighters descended on a fire ravaged hotel after two people climbed onto its roof. A fire engine and several cars surrounded the Royal Albion Hotel in Brighton this afternoon following the report from a member of the public. A cordon was
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Drug kingpins smuggled £5m of cocaine in suitcases through Gatwick Airport
Two men involved in a conspiracy to smuggle cocaine worth millions of pounds into the UK using luggage handlers at Gatwick airport have been jailed. Tyrone Gordon was sentenced to 26 years and Ryan Steadman to 20 years at Woolwich Crown Court on
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Father and son appeal against manslaughter convictions over fatal fireworks explosion
A father and son who were jailed 15 years ago following an explosion at a fireworks factory are bringing a challenge against their convictions at the Court of Appeal. Martin Winter and his son, Nathan, were found guilty of manslaughter by gross
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Dunk is all smiles as England train in Germany ahead of Euros
Lewis Dunk looked in good spirits as England trained in Germany today. All 26 squad members were involved in the first session at the squad’s training base ahead of Euro 2024. Dunk missed the friendly versus Iceland on Friday due to a minor
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Man exposed himself to woman in street
A man exposed himself to a woman in the street. Officers received a report of a man who exposed himself to a woman in Grove Road, Eastbourne, between 9.30pm and 10.30pm on April 27. Read more: Prolific shoplifter banned from stores after stealing
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Crash leaves person in critical condition
A crash has left a person in a critical condition. Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses and information after the serious collision near Horsham. Emergency services were called to Monks Gate at about 4.30pm on Monday, June 10. The
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New 44-metre big wheel coming to seaside town for summer
A new 44-metre big wheel is being put up in a seaside town. The attraction, which will be on Worthing seafront between Worthing Pier and the lido until November, will begin to be put up from Tuesday. Worthing Borough Council said it should
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'This theatre production is lifted by a stunning musical score'
The Coram Boy is a show for adults and children alike, involving a rumbustious (and sometimes chaotic) storyline, magical music and singing and an insight into some of the bleaker aspects of 18th century England. The play is based on the children
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Duchess Sophie opens new home for veterans
The Duchess of Edinburgh has formally opened a new home for veterans. Military charity Blind Veterans UK welcomed her as its patron for a ceremony at the centre in Rustington, near Littlehampton. The charity moved from the landmark St Dunstan
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Prolific shoplifter banned from stores after stealing £6k worth of stock
A prolific shoplifter preyed on supermarkets and stole thousands of pounds worth of stock. Joanne Cook stole a total of £6,672.07 worth of items in 17 different incidents in Worthing between March 4 and June 1. She took items including food
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Balaclava-wearing thug left shop workers shaken by knife threats
A balaclava-clad thug left shop workers shaken after threatening them with a knife. Robber David Tree terrorised staff at Co-op stores in Burgess Hill in a spate of incidents. During robberies in June and July 2022, the 31-year-old wore a mask
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'Genuinely gutted' - hundreds react to closure of beloved Brighton hardware store
Hundreds of people have expressed their sadness at the closure of one of Brighton's most loved shops. Dockerills, a longstanding hardware shop in Church Street, Brighton, announced yesterday it will close in September after around 50 years in the
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Councillors to decide whether to buy industrial estate land for 300 homes
Councillors will consider whether to buy land on an industrial estate to build hundreds of new homes. A proposal for Homes for Brighton and Hove to take on the development of around 300 affordable homes will be discussed at the first meeting of
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Aldi store to reopen with new look in matter of days
A supermarket is set to reopen in a few days with a new look. Aldi's Manor Retail Park store in Rustington will welcome customers again from 8am on Thursday. The store will now have additional space for meat and fish, as well as more space
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Gladiator II filming crews and Paul Mescal spotted in Sussex
Paul Mescal has been in Sussex filming for the upcoming Gladiator II film. A field off Devil's Dyke Road, Hove, was used for crews to park their cars, production vans and even stables for the horses. The Irish actor was filming scenes in
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Rescue mission launched after person in distress at sea
A person in distress at sea has been rescued. Eastbourne lifeboat launched after being called by Solent Coastguard. The call came after a member of the public reported someone in the water in distress near Splash Point shortly after 10.40am
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Piers Morgan returns to Sussex village to celebrate mum's milestone birthday
Piers Morgan has returned to the county to celebrate his mum's 80th birthday. The TV presenter shared photographs of himself and his family in the village of Newick, near Lewes, over the weekend. READ MORE: Victorian pub with dance floor will
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Two men charged after motorhomes stolen
Two stolen motorhomes have been returned to their owner after two men were stopped by police. A break-in was reported at a commercial premises in Lower Dicker near Hailsham at about 10.35pm on Thursday, June 6. Specialist officers from the
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Martin Lewis asks experts if landlords are responsible for 'severe damp' and mould
One of the many frustrations of living in a rented property is having your home invaded by black mould and damp, as it can be difficult to deal with. Not only can it be harmful to your health, but it can also damage your belongings. Various
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Updates as firefighters at scene of two-van crash - road closed
2:19pm Police statement Police have issued a statement after the crash. A spokesman for Sussex Police said: "Emergency
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How Albion target Huerzeler would handle being youngest Prem coach
Fabian Huerzeler will play down the record-breaking aspect of his move to the Premier League if and when he takes charge at Albion. The Seagulls were last night understood to remain on course to secure the 31-year-old St Pauli boss as their new
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Now we hear some sense about Dunk as England arrive in Germany for Euros
At last a bit of sense about Lewis Dunk. It came from a former Republic of Ireland international, albeit one born and raised in southern England. And it was a nice change from the criticism that seems to have followed news that the Albion skipper
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Parent paid thousands in compensation over son's lack of education
East Sussex County Council has been told to pay several thousands of pounds in compensation for failing to provide education to a 15-year-old boy with autism and ADHD. In a recently published decision, The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman
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Sussex beach with 'photogenic' chalets among the UK's best with white sands
A Sussex beach which has a "photogenic row of colourful beach chalets" has been named one of the best white sand beaches in the UK. West Wittering Beach near Chichester was included on a list from The Telegraph which also featured the likes of
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Homeowners urged to invest in this feature to add 10 per cent to house value
Homeowners have been urged to invest in wooden floors in order to increase their property's value. Wood is the most popular flooring option in the country since it can come in a vast array of colours and patterns. As a result, 80% of estate
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Plans for flat above pub refused over living condition fears
Offices above a pub will not be converted into a flat over concerns that "satisfactory living conditions" would not be met. Rodway Planning Consultancy Limited, on behalf of Johns’ Yard Limited, submitted plans to transform a first-floor office
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People shot with BB gun pellets from moving car
Several people were shot at from a moving car. Sussex Police said that someone in a blue Vauxhall Vectra car was shooting members of the public with BB pellets between 7pm and 9pm in both Horsham and Billingshurst on Sunday. Seven incidents
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New "on demand" bus service trial launched
An on-demand bus is being trialled in areas with limited services. West Sussex County Council is testing the new “book-a-bus” scheme in areas of the county that have poor public transport access. The “Book-a-Bus 97 Flex” service will operate
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Derelict ponds now thriving thanks to £90k funding
Seven derelict dew ponds have been lovingly restored and are now thriving with new life, thanks to funding from the South Downs National Park Trust. After years of stagnation and dwindling water levels due to climate change, the dew ponds across
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Orphaned hoglets rescued after being found near dead mum
Two orphaned hoglets have been rescued after being found near their dead mum. East Sussex Wildlife Rescue and Ambulance Service in Whitesmith, Lewes, said the mother had died next to the baby hedgehogs after becoming entangled in netting. It
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Thousands of pet rabbits left alone and uncared for, rescue charity says
Thousands of pet rabbits are left uncared for and alone, a rescue charity has said. Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare in The Broyle, Ringmer, near Lewes, will educate people on caring for rabbits as part of this year's Rabbit Awareness Week which
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Row of cherry trees torn down by 'mindless vandals'
Parkgoers have expressed their fury after a row of cherry trees were torn down by vandals. Six of the trees in the Cherry Tree Avenue in Preston Park, Brighton, were snapped in half on Saturday night. Kerry Pickett, chairwoman of the Friends
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University's teacher training rated "outstanding"
A university’s teacher training programme has been rated “outstanding”. The University of Brighton received the glowing report after a recent inspection by Ofsted. It rated the university’s primary and secondary courses “outstanding”, while
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Air ambulance charity buys a new helicopter
An air ambulance charity has bought a second helicopter for its lifesaving work. Air Ambulance Kent Sussex Surrey made the purchase following a successful fundraising campaign. It launched the Buy It For Life appeal in April in a bid to save
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Route revealed for new express bus route through city centre
An express bus route connecting two sides of the city has been unveiled. The new limited-stop 1X route is set to take to the streets soon. Brighton and Hove Buses' flagship 1A route - one of the busiest in the city - will be upgraded to become
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Boy, 16, takes on challenge to run between two Sussex piers
A 16-year-old boy is to run between two piers to raise money for sick children. Eli Green, from Lancing, will make the near 11-mile trek between Worthing Pier and Brighton's Palace Pier. The 16-year-old fitness fan, who boxes at his dad’s gym
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Over 11kg of litter collected during community beach clean
Volunteers picked up more than 11kg of rubbish from a stretch of coastline. Worthing Borough Council held a community litter pick along the town's beaches on Friday. READ MORE: Seagull chick rescued after falling into factory air conditioning
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'One in a billion' primary school teacher up for national award
A "one in a billion" primary school teacher is in the running for a national award. Holly Everett, of Carden Nursery and Primary School, Brighton, has been nominated for the Teacher of the Year. Rachel Weller, the school parent who nominated