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Albion confirm date, time, ticket info for Carabao Cup tie

Albion’s Carabao Cup tie at home to Wolves has been confirmed for Wednesday, September 18 (7.45pm). Tickets go on sale to season ticket holders today with members able to buy from tomorrow. General sale kicks in from Friday. As in the previous

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Hollie brings up the 1,000 with 62-1 double at Goodwood

Hollie Doyle brought up a landmark 1,000th career winner in steering Leyhaimur to victory at Goodwood on Tuesday. Doyle has rewritten the history books since registering her first success 11 years ago, breaking the record for the number of winners

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Body found on Sussex beach

A body has been found on a beach. Police were called after a body of a man was found by passersby off the shore of Western Esplanade, Hove, shortly before 4pm this afternoon. Dozens of emergency services were at the scene, including coastguard

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Updates as police close beach amid incident

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As it happened: Major road towards coast closed as firefighters tackle blaze

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Buy 10 and get 10 free plants from You Garden

Sounding good enough to eat, gardeners will delight in this variety of Pansy ‘Cool Wave Berries and Cream Mix’.   Tipped as the best trailing pansy, it’s an ideal way to introduce a breathtaking floral display to your garden and one that will

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Step back in time in tour of city’s historic buildings

Residents are being invited to celebrate 1,000 years of part of the city’s history in a range of free all-day events this weekend. Portslade History Day takes place on Saturday, September 7, and will centre on the remains of the Norman Manor House

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Teacher ‘used position to pursue disturbing sexual interest in young boys’

A detective investigating a teacher who admitted to child sex offences said he "betrayed the trust of all of his victims". Nick Baldock, who taught history at Lancing College from 2017 to 2022, pleaded guilty to nine charges at a short hearing

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Pair stole charity donations from 22 Salvation Army clothes banks and filled van

A thieving duo were caught stealing tonnes of donated clothes when police spotted their van bursting at the seams. A total of 22 Salvation Army clothing banks across the region were targeted by Viktoras Samulilis and Deividas Savickis, who broke

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MP raises concerns in Parliament over green space developments

An MP has raised concerns in Parliament about developments on green spaces. Beccy Cooper, MP for Worthing West, has been backing campaigns against housing developments on land in the town. Last month she attended a protest against an application

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New licensing scheme means landlords have to pay more to council

A new licensing scheme for private rented homes is now in place in four wards in the city. The programme, called the selective licensing scheme, covers properties that have one or two people living in them, or a family, as well as single-storey

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Second boy arrested after man stabbed at station forecourt

A second boy has been arrested after a man was stabbed in front of a busy commuter train station.  Emergency services were called to a report of a man found with a stab wound on the forecourt of Three Bridges Railway Station, in Crawley, last Wednesday

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First indication of when O'Riley could be back for Albion after successful surgery

Matt O’Riley has undergone successful ankle surgery. Albion’s recent signing from Celtic could return towards the end of 2024. O’Riley was injured in the first few minutes of his debut due to a bad challenge by Jay Williams of Crawley.

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Suspect runs away from police in Brighton estate car chase

The suspect in a high-speed police chase through a Brighton estate remains at large after officers failed to find them. A stolen BMW was reported to officers on Friday afternoon and police cars were trying to bring it to a stop. The driver

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Watch Cashman's 'outrageous' 80-yard goal which grabbed late win for Worthing

Danny Cashman scored an “outrageous” 80-yard goal to secure a dramatic away win for Worthing. The former Albion youngster led a counter-attack to secure a 2-1 success at much-fancied Borehamwood in Vanarama National League south. It was their

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Safety advice issued to residents as blaze enters fifth day

The fire service has issued safety advice to residents as a blaze at a waste site continues into its fifth day. On Friday, some 50,000 homeowners in the region between Bognor and Littlehampton were told to keep their windows and doors closed after

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Yacht rescued after mast snaps

RNLI crews were called out to a yacht with a snapped mast. Two lifeboats from Eastbourne attended the incident just before midday on Sunday in Eastbourne bay. Two crew members boarded the sailing boat to assess the damage and people on board

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Teenager to face trial for murder of young father with single stab to heart

A teenager accused of murdering a young father with a single stab to his heart will face trial in the new year. Detectives are continuing their investigations after Billy Ripley, from Hailsham, was stabbed at the town's Vicarage Field shopping

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Yellow weather warning for rain issued

An overnight yellow alert for rain has been issued for the South. The Met Office has warned of heavy showers and possible thunder from tomorrow at 9pm until Thursday morning at 9am. In Brighton, the Met Office has predicted conditions will

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Residents call for three things to fix 'embedded and systemic' antisocial behaviour

Tenant reps have called for a faster response from housing officials to deal with antisocial behaviour. People living on council estates in east Brighton said that early intervention was needed when antisocial behaviour problems started. Their

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Takeaway can open until 3am despite objections from police and council

A Brighton restaurant owner has been granted a late-night licence for takeaway and deliveries until 3am. Rafiullah Khan, who runs Zaf’ron, an Afghani and Persian halal restaurant and takeaway, in North Road, Brighton, faced objections to his licence

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Farbrace says England should be talking about this Sussex youngster

England should be discussing a call for Jack Carson. That is the message from Sussex coach Paul Farbrace after the spinner took 20 wickets in two matches. Carson, 23, is a big part of the county’s push for Championship promotion after bouncing

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A great summer, now 'team player' Ayari is urged to keep it going by Huerzeler

Yasin Ayari has been challenged to build on his summer of progress with Albion. The Swedish midfielder was hailed as a “team player” by Fabian Huerzeler after forcing his way on to the Premier League stage. Ayari, who spent last season on loan

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Bus company takes over independent coach operator

A bus company has acquired an independent operator with a major council contract. The charter bus arm of Brighton and Hove Buses, Spirit of Sussex, has added another 16 buses to its fleet after buying out travel firm Regency Coaches for an undisclosed

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Football club owner paralysed in crash becomes charity ambassador

A football club owner who was paralysed at the age of 17 is now an ambassador for a spinal injuries charity. George Dowell, of Worthing Football Club, was badly injured when he was a passenger in a car crash in 2010 and spent ten months in Salisbury

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Private schools join up over 'political and financial climate' fears

A private preparatory school is joining up with a college to become a “hub of outstanding independent education”. Great Walstead School in Lindfield near Haywards Heath will link up with Ardingly College. The prep school's headteacher said

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Man buys life-saving defibrillator for village

A man has bought a life-saving defibrillator for a village. Paul Withers, from Eastbourne, funded the equipment himself and it has now been installed outside the Headway Sussex hub in Newick, near Lewes. Headway Sussex, a charity that specialises

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Man who lost daughter, 3, to rare condition raises over £35,000

A father and 12 of his friends have completed the Three Peaks Challenge in memory of his daughter who died of a rare genetic condition. Matt Vince and friends climbed Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon, raising more than £35,000 for the Chailey

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Owl statues to be auctioned off for charity after art trail

Owl statues from an art trail are to be auctioned off at a cathedral to support a children’s hospice charity. The Big Hoot has seen brightly coloured owls dotted around Chichester and Arundel in the first art trail of its kind in West Sussex.

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New comedy festival coming to Brighton with star-studded line-up

A new comedy festival bringing together some of the UK’s biggest names is coming to Brighton. Brighton Dome is launching the event which it said will “bring joy and community together”. It will include stand-up comedians including Nish Kuman

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Union delivers petition to council against 'brutal' bailiffs

A community union has delivered a petition to the town hall opposing bailiff council tax collections. The document was presented inside a boot on Thursday by members who say the council should focus on “fair repayment plans and an ethical debt

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Annual house building targets missed amid housing emergency

A town with a housing emergency has announced it has fallen short of its annual homes building target. Crawley Borough Council said it is the first time this has happened since 2015. In 2022/23 only 190 homes were completed in the town instead

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BBC and I'm a Celebrity star coming to the city for live version of hit show

A BBC radio pioneer has announced dates for his 2025 live show including a performance in the city. Tony Blackburn OBE brings his show Sounds of the 60s Live Tour to the Theatre Royal in Brighton on June 2. The show is an adaptation of Tony

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Fire service workforces cut by a quarter

Fire service workforces have been cut by a quarter in just over a decade. The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has shared figures for teams across the country, with West Sussex employees down by 23 per cent from 825 to 632, while in East Sussex they have

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Fury over 'inhumane' high pitched alarm which keeps neighbours awake all night

People living in the city centre have suffered sleepless nights since a new high-pitched “anti-loitering” alarm was installed in a nearby car park. Rob Coe and his neighbours live in flats in Portland Street, Brighton, which are just metres away

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New support for growth up for grabs for businesses

A new opportunity for businesses has been announced in a bid to encourage growth and sustainability. West Sussex County Council has launched the West Sussex Growth Hub.  It offers a free business support service, including triage, diagnostics and

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Therapy school praised for 'shared vision of excellence' as it looks to expand

A special therapeutic school has been praised as having a “shared vision for what excellence looks like” as it applies to increase the number of pupils it cares for. The Amicus School in Arundel Road, Fontwell, wants to increase the roll from 25

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Opportunity to volunteer with charity that saves lives at sea

The RNLI is looking for a water safety adviser to join its team. The life-saving organisation needs someone to fill the volunteer role at its Newhaven branch. The chosen person will provide water safety advice to the public, including in schools

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Exhibition on life and work of The Snowman author will stay open until Christmas

An exhibition about the life and work of one of Sussex’s most acclaimed authors has seen over 10,000 people visit since it opened. Never-before-seen belongings and artwork from Raymond Briggs was put on display in Ditchling Museum of Art and Craft