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Brilliant Sussex light up Hove as they blast Lancs and reach Finals Day

Tymal Mills said his Sussex side were brilliant as they reached Vitality Blast Finals Day. Sharks hammered Lancashire by eight wickets with 35 balls to spare before a euphoric sell-out crowd at Hove. They were on top from the very first ball

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Man arrested after fatal crash has died, police confirm

A man who was arrested after a fatal crash on a motorway has died, police have confirmed. Three men from Sussex were arrested after 36-year-old Michal Kaminski died in a crash on the M27 near junction five.  The Polish-national who had been

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Why Albion thought hard about letting Gilmour go - but could not stand in his way

Albion had a "rethink" over letting Billy Gilmour join Napoli. But they eventually decided they could not stand in his way as he eyed a move to the Serie A giants. Gilmour completed his move on deadline night, 72 hours after Albion's new midfielder

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Inside new city centre shop where hundreds queued for a first look

Hundreds of people queued along the street, some from 5am, for today's opening of a new shop. Korean beauty brand Pure Seoul had promised free gifts for the first hundred customers through the doors. The highly anticipated opening on the site

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Albion prospect trains with England senior squad as they prepare for Nations League

Albion goalkeeper James Beadle has trained with the England senior squad. He worked with Jordan Pickford, Nick Pope and Dean Henderson today. Beadle, 20, is currently on loan to Sheffield Wednesday, where he earned high marks last season.

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Zoo forced to shut due to burst water main

A zoo has been forced to shut today after a burst water main. The water supply at Drusillas near Alfriston was cut off due to two separate underground pipe failures. The problem was first reported to the South East Water yesterday evening and

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Sussex could be hit by flooding as heavy rain batters county

People living in Sussex should not forget their umbrellas for the next couple of days as heavy rain is on the way. The county is set to be battered by heavy showers with two yellow weather warnings issued for rain. The first starts at 9pm today

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Body found on Sussex beach identified by police

A body found near the private beach in front of a row of luxury celebrity homes has been identified. The man's body was found on Tuesday afternoon on the beach near Western Esplanade in Hove. Emergency services swarmed the area off Basin Road

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Police say 'no suspicious circumstances' after bones found under city road

There are "no suspicious circumstances" surrounding the discovery of bones under a city centre street, police say. Officers were called to the discovery of human bones during Southern Water roadworks in St John’s Street, Chichester, at around 1.40pm

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Watch: Brazen thieves steal expensive e-bikes from outside nursery

Brazen bike thieves were caught on camera stealing expensive electric bikes from outside a nursery. CCTV footage shows the duo cycling away at pace after taking the bikes from railings by the Bright Start Nursery in Barrack Yard, Brighton.

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Police car in collision with lorry causing city centre traffic chaos

The city centre was brought to a standstill this morning when a police car collided with a lorry. Witnesses said they saw the marked traffic car smash into the side of the lorry in the Old Steine, Brighton. The road had to be closed but Sussex

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Sex predator serving life for murder stabbed prison guard with porcelain shard

A sexual predator who was jailed for at least 36 years for the murder of primary school teacher Sabina Nessa smashed the toilet bowl in his cell and stabbed a guard with a porcelain shard, a court heard. Garage worker Koci Selamaj, from Eastbourne

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Moder wants to show Huerzeler what he can do as he stays with Albion

Jakub Moder has revealed why he remained with Albion going into the new season. Now he is looking forward to showing Fabian Huerzeler what he can do in training. The midfielder is currently away with Poland ahead of Nations League duty.

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Bloom believes Albion can get straight back into Europe -

Albion believe they can go straight back into Europe – after relishing their first taste of UEFA competition. The Seagulls topped their group in the Europa League last term before bowing out in a tough draw against AS Roma. Tony Bloom believes

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Man found with 90 bags of cannabis worth £5k

Police found a man with 90 bags of cannabis worth around £5,000. Officers from Sussex Police’s tactical enforcement unit and neighbourhood policing team were called to a report of a suspicious man on a scooter, who may have been driving it illegally

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As it happened: Police cordon up after human bones found in city centre

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As it happened: HUNDREDS queue for freebies at opening of new city centre shop

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Police traffic car smashes into side of lorry forcing major road to close

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Bloom assesses Albion's busy transfer window - and reveals Fab's finishing touches

Albion’s big-spending summer transfer window of 2024 should not be seen or judged in isolation. And we should probably not expect a repeat any time soon. All that appeared clear as business closed last week and has been made even more evident

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How much will your state pension increase by next year?

Pension payments could rise by more than £400 a year from April, reports have suggested. According to the reports, the Treasury’s internal working calculations would see the pension payments boosted as a result of the triple lock. Under the

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Farbrace urges Sussex Sharks to relish big T20 Hove night

Paul Farbrace has told Sussex to seize the moment on their big T20 night at Hove. Sharks host Lancashire in the Vitality Blast quarter-finals at the 1st Central County Ground this evening (7pm). The visiting batting line-up is led by former

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'Fabian bought into it a lot more than his predecessor' - Bloom on transfer policy

Tony Bloom has revealed why Albion invested big this summer – and why it could not be with Roberto De Zerbi. The Seagulls chairman has targeted an immediate return to Europe under head coach Fabian Huerzeler. He has backed him in record-breaking

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Building houses on green field 'would mean losing fine views'

Controversial plans for a housing development in Hurst Green are set to go in front of Rother planners this week. On Thursday (September 5), Rother District Council’s planning committee is set to consider an application seeking outline permission

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Weird and wonderful snaps of summer in Sussex

We thought the theme of weird and wonderful might be a bit tricky for our camera club snappers in August. But they pulled it off with dozens of entries matching the brief. Animals, architecture and plants all featured in the clever pictures

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Diners leave without paying £390 bill after saying 'the food was rubbish'

A group of ten people racked up a £390 restaurant bill before refusing to pay and leaving. The group of men, women and children ate hundreds of pounds worth of pasta before piling into a truck having only paid for their drinks. The restaurant

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Best-selling author and Monty Python star coming to Brighton

Best-selling author and Monty Python star Michael Palin is coming to Brighton on his newly announced tour. He will embark on the 13-date There And Back - The Diary Tour this autumn, stopping at the Theatre Royal on September 21. The tour will

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Vet nurse made £13k of false insurance claims for her six pets

A veterinary nurse who made more than £13,000 worth of false insurance claims for her six pets has narrowly avoided a jail term. Gemma Cole was caught using the insurance policies for her three cats and three dogs to obtain thousands of pounds

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Pub and house could be knocked down to build retirement homes

A planning application has been submitted to knock down a pub and house and build retirement homes. Churchill Living has submitted plans for 28 one and two bedroom apartments and three two bedroom cottages, all for older people, on the site of

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Maize maze in the heart of Sussex welcomed thousands over summer

An annual maize maze has had more than 10,000 visitors from all over the country this summer. Cowdray’s Maize Maze in Easebourne near Petworth was open for August with visitors able to enjoy everything the estate had to offer. After welcoming

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Top powerlifter gets a visit from VIP guest inspired by her transformation

A powerlifter who encourages others to take up the sport had a visit from The Body Coach. Catherine Duffy started powerlifting thanks to Joe Wicks's online fitness lessons during lockdown and now she is smashing competitions and hosting her own

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Football club to have a new clubhouse to replace 'inadequate' facilities

A football club can demolish its "woefully inadequate" changing rooms and build a new clubhouse. Worthing United's planning bid for new changing facilities and a shower room to replace its current pavilion off Hill Barn Lane has been approved.

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BBC presenter to perform new comedy show

An Irish comedian and TV presenter known for hosting BBC's Mock The Week is bringing his live show to Sussex next year. Dara O’ Briain will be at the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill on April 5 to bring a night full of comedy in a new live show Re

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Drum and bass festival comes to holiday resort

Ravers can swap muddy tents for comfortable beds in a newly announced drum and bass festival set in a holiday resort. Hospitality Weekender comes to Butlin's in Bognor in early 2025 as drum and bass brand Hospitality launch their new venture.

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Apprenticeship provider told it 'requires improvement'

An apprenticeship provider has been told it "requires improvement". AJ’s Training, in Lewes, offers apprenticeships nationally in specialist fencing and highways. In an Ofsted inspection from July 31 to August 2 it was rated good on the quality

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Town's first fire engine from 1800s being restored to former glory

A town's first fire engine is being restored to its former glory. Bexhill's original 1895 horse-drawn Merryweather fire engine is finally coming back to the town - but it needs some care to make it pristine for another 128 years and more. East

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Excitement as work to breathe new life into city centre gem begins

Work to "breathe new life" into a gem in the city centre has begun. The 101-year-old Imperial Arcade in Western Road, Brighton, is set to be transformed back into an “exciting commercial space” with luxury flats above, under new plans. The

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Michael Ball and Alfie Boe are coming to the city

Michael Ball and Alfie Ball are coming to the city. The chart-topping duo will be at the Brighton Centre on April 14 next year to perform their latest collaborative album Together At Home.  It is the pair’s sixth studio album which releases

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Free circus-themed moving art exhibition aims to 'amuse, enchant and inspire'

A circus-themed exhibition combining art, science, engineering and humour will go on display later this month. The Mechanical Circus will see automated devices showcasing circus-themed “performers” put on display at an exhibition in Hove. These

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Vandals who set fire to playground equipment cost cash-strapped council 'thousands'

A cash-strapped council said vandals who set fire to playground equipment are costing taxpayers thousands of pounds. Council officers and the police are appealing for information about those responsible for a blaze in Shinewater Park, Eastbourne

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'Watershed moment' as government pledges to end badger culling

The chief executive of the RSPCA said the government's pledge to end badger culling is a "watershed moment".  The government pledged on Friday to end the culling within five years as part of its new strategy to eradicate bovine tuberculosis (BTB

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International jazz star to perform in city as he embarks on UK tour

An international jazz star who performed for the late Queen is coming to the city. Gregory Porter is embarking on a 2025 UK tour and his first stop is set for the Brighton Centre on April 22.  He will be touring the UK across April and May