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Sky Sports like the look of Albion's cup date with Liverpool

Albion’s Carabao Cup date with Liverpool has caught the eye of Sky Sports. The fourth-round tie will be shown live when it takes place on Wednesday, October 30 (7.30pm). Albion will aim to reach the fifth round for the first time since 1978

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Ex-Albion defender says Chelsea knew what to expect from Huerzeler's men

Levi Colwill says Albion played into Chelsea’s hands in their defeat at Stamford Bridge. The former Seagulls loanee helped the West Londoners to a 4-2 win. He revealed Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca knew exactly what tactical challenge his team

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Fire crews tackle blaze in rural road

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Thousands of ravers flock to festival at Stanmer Park

Boundary Brighton created a dynamic and explosive end to the summer music festival season. The sun shone at the full-day event whilst drum and bass anthems rang throughout Stammer Park. Thousands of ravers turned up from 11am on Saturday and

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Best PYO pumpkin patches you need to visit in Sussex for Halloween 2024

Halloween is just a few weeks away now, which will mean many people around Sussex will be thinking about getting some pumpkins for the season. Carving a pumpkin and using it as a decoration is a fun activity that many take part in around this time

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Road closures taking place over the next fortnight including on A27

Drivers in Brighton and Hove will have seven road closures to avoid on the National Highways network this week. The latest expected works list, with notes from National Highways, shows that two closures already in place are expected to carry on

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Hundreds of homes approved for greenfield site despite objections from action group

Outline plans to build up to 265 homes in Steyning have been approved by Horsham District Council. The decision, for land north of Glebe Farm and Kings Barn Lane, was given the thumbs-up by the planning committee. But it was by no means unanimous

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Protesters take to the street over energy prices rises and winter fuel payment

Campaigners will take to the streets to call for an end to fuel poverty, claiming utility companies are “blighting the lives of millions”. Trade union Unite will rally its members in Brighton city centre tomorrow to call for the Labour government

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Man charged with drug dealing in city centre neighbourhood

A man has been charged with supplying crack cocaine and heroin in a city centre neighbourhood. Muhammed Ahmed, 40, is also charged with possession of a Class A drug and an offensive weapon in a private place. It follows reports of issues with

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Police searching for woman after seafront assault

Police are searching for a woman after an alleged seafront assault. Officers were called to a report of assault and hate crime on a man in his 40s near Splashpoint Leisure Centre, Brighton Road, Worthing, at around 7am on August 11. Sussex

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You were right, Andy - that foul WAS too far out even for Palmer (probably)

Radio presenter Andy Jacobs told listeners he thought a Chelsea free-kick against Albion was too far out for Cole Palmer to try a shot. He was proved wrong. But it turned out he should have been right. The Chelsea fan said on TalkSPORT’s Hawksbee

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One arrest and two taken to hospital following serious A-road crash

Two men have been taken to hospital after a serious crash. Emergency services attended the scene on the A26 near Newhaven on Sunday, September 26, at around 6.30am. The crash was between a black Audi A3 and a black Kia Sorento. The driver

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World's oldest electric railway closes for winter early amid high winds

The world’s oldest operational electric railway has closed for the winter.  Volk's Electric Railway on Brighton seafront is open each year from the end of March until the end of September. The final day was supposed to be today but it could

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Woman hit by bus in city centre

A woman was hit by a bus in the city centre. Police responded to the incident in Western Road, Brighton, yesterday at 4.51pm. The road was reported to have been temporarily closed, while pictures show screens held up by emergency services.

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Smoke in cockpit forces easyJet plane to return to Gatwick

Smoke in a plane's cockpit forced pilots to U-turn over the Channel and make an emergency landing back at Gatwick. Firefighters and other emergency services were waiting for the plane on the runway when it landed half an hour after taking off on

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Goose on the loose: Rare bird spotted thought to be escaped from captivity

Birders and snappers have flocked to a Sussex park to see a rare bird normally resident in Asia. But experts believe the bird, a red breasted goose spotted in Tilgate Park and near Ifield Millpond in Crawley over the weekend, is escaped from captivity

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Dr Gruffalo, storyteller and husband of renowned children's author dies

Malcolm Donaldson, storyteller and husband of renowned author Julia Donaldson, has died at the age of 75. Malcolm was an avid supporter of his wife’s bestselling children’s stories, starring in performances of The Gruffalo among others, which,

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Rapper given armed police escort through busy city centre traffic

Armed police gave a rapper special treatment as they escorted him through gridlocked city centre traffic. ArrDee, real name Riley Davis, from Woodingdean, was filmed cutting through busy motorway traffic last night on his way to a festival gig

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Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies: Benefits, Side Effects, Supplements

Perhaps you’re sick of making little progress towards your weight loss goals. Maybe your doctor warned you that you are at a high risk of diabetes or another complication of excess weight if you don’t do something soon. However, the new weight

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Train services delayed - passengers face half-hour long delays

Train passengers faced delays of more than 30 minutes after issues on the railway. Safety inspections near Gatwick Airport caused services to Brighton to be delayed and cancelled with passenger left waiting on station platforms for more than half

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Road-rage driver pursued motorcyclist and knocked him off bike

A road-rage driver left a motorcyclist with life-changing injuries after he deliberately pursued him and knocked him off his bike. Darren Kay was angry at the motorcyclist filtering in traffic on the A259 at Ferring, Worthing. He performed

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Seven changes including a price cut among proposals agreed for city parking

A six-year plan to make changes to parking prices and strategies more sustainable has secured backing from council cabinet members. In the short term, Brighton and Hove City Council’s focus is a forecast deficit of £1 million in parking revenue

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Colourful overhaul of seafront basketball court begins

Work starts today to improve and extend the basketball court on the seafront. The court between Shelter Hall and the i360 in Brighton will get a colourful overhaul with a new wave design and new hoops and backboards. It was commissioned by

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This intimate steakhouse in The Lanes is a hidden gem

A restaurant has reopened to serve chargrilled steaks in a cosy setting. Kindling in Brighton reopened its doors under new ownership this year led by head chef Ewan Cullen. The menu at the East Street restaurant is centred on its steaks cooked

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PICTURES: Shop wrecked after van careers into front

A shop owner was dismayed after a van careered into his store late last night.  The van smashed into the glass shop front in East Grinstead's London Road, bringing a cable box from the street with it.  A cable box from the street smashed through

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Flood alerts issued for rivers and a beach after heavy rain

Several flood alerts have been issued following heavy rain overnight. The Environment Agency has warned of potential flooding in five locations after a yellow weather warning for rain was in place from yesterday afternoon until 9am today, September

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Shoppers turned away as technical issue affects supermarkets

Shoppers have been turned away from supermarkets this morning due to technical issues. Asda has reported that some of its tills were affected by the problem, meaning some were forced to open late. This includes the Asda at Brighton Marina among

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Man airlifted to hospital after crash between car and motorbike

A man was airlifted to hospital after a crash between a car and a motorcycle. On Saturday, September 28, police attended the A265 High Street in Heathfield, near Uckfield, at around 3.45pm. The rider of the motorbike, a man in his 60s, was

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Winds of up to 50mph batter Sussex coast

Strong winds are battering the Sussex coast after a night of heavy rain. Gusts of up to 50mph are set to hit Eastbourne this afternoon, while speeds will reach as much as 43mph in Brighton.  According to weather tracker Climates To Travel,

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‘Monster’ social worker who sent explicit Snapchat messages to teenagers jailed

A social worker was described as a “monster” as he was jailed for sexually messaging two young teenagers on Snapchat and accessing records of another teen he had a relationship with. Thomas Weller, 33, was sentenced to two years and ten months

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These under-threat Coastguard Cottages on the Seven Sisters cliffs could be saved

They’ve starred in some of Hollywood’s most well known movies including Harry Potter, Foyle’s War, and Atonement and have inspired countless lines in literature but after the latest rockfall in April eroded yet another section of the historic Seven

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Recap: Crash on A-road causes delays

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This is why Huerzeler plays a high line - as Albion's tactic is called into question

CHELSEA 4 ALBION 2 Why do Albion play such a high defensive line? What is there to be gained and is it too much of a risk? Those were the pressing questions in the minds of plenty of fans after their team achieved an unwanted bit of symmetry

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New MP accused of leaving constituents 'abandoned and fearful' over protest support

A new Brighton MP has been accused of leaving Jewish constituents "abandoned and fearful" over her support for a pro-Palestinian protest. Sian Berry has been slammed for her support of the protest, which disrupted the Brighton Pride parade in August

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Secret tunnel beneath Brighton to open for lights show

A hidden tunnel which is normally off limits will be open for an “enchanting” display of light and sound. The Cab Road Tunnel, which runs under Brighton Station, will be open for the show as part of The Dreamy Place festival, which is coming to

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Toy museum announces nostalgic train event

Train enthusiasts are in for a treat at a toy museum. Brighton Toy Museum in Trafalgar Street is holding a special train running day on October 12, with train models showcased by the museum’s founder Chris Littledale. Visitors will get an up-close

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Nostalgic motor car event to return to museum

A nostalgic celebration of vintage cars and historic vehicles is set to return to a museum. Amberley Museum in Arundel will welcome back its Autumn Historic Gathering next weekend, an event which has been running for almost 50 years. Visitors

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Norovirus cases on the rise, health trust warns

Norovirus cases are on the rise, a healthcare trust has reported. The highly contagious virus, also known as the winter vomiting bug, can cause sickness and diarrhoea. It reaches its peak of infection during the colder months and can be spread

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Woman trampled to death by herd of cows while walking her dog

A gentle, animal-loving woman died after she was trampled by a herd of cows, an inquest has heard. Allison Payne, 55, was fatally injured when she was trampled by cows while walking her dog in a farmer’s field near where she lived. Allison’

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Firearms incidents on the rise

Gun-related crimes are on the rise, new data shows. Home Office figures have revealed that Sussex Police recorded 137 firearms offences from March 2023 to March this year. This is up by around 12 per cent from the previous period for 2022-23

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Hopes of 'significant economic improvement' for town as events announced

A range of events has been announced to draw people back to a town centre. Mid Sussex District Council, together with investor NewRiver, will be bringing the “urban events” programme for young people to Burgess Hill. Activities include laser

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Union welcomes council's crackdown on landlords

A union has welcomed the council’s new housing strategy in the hopes of a landlord “crackdown”. Acorn Brighton, a community union which represents renters in the city, has backed the new commitments made by Brighton and Hove City Council at a cabinet

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Crowds turn out to watch annual regatta

Hundreds turned out to watch an annual regatta. Shoreham Sailing Club hosted the event and 128 sailors took to the water for the 30th annual West Sussex Schools and Youth Sailing Association regatta. Racers launched in “near perfect conditions

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Community garden to feature in seafront photography exhibition

A photography exhibition will appear on the seafront celebrating a community garden’s 30th anniversary. Moulsecoomb Forest Garden took over a derelict strip of council land in 1994 just outside Brighton in an area of deprivation. The project

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Frights and thrills to come to zoo for half-term Halloween event

A family friendly Halloween event full of thrills and frights is coming to a zoo this half term. Drusillas, near Alfriston, is welcoming back its annual Shriek Week with scares for all ages, including a haunted house, live actors and a spooky spider

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MP vows to challenge company after concerns about 'toxic sludge'

An MP has vowed to challenge a company after concerns "toxic sludge" being dumped near the shoreline is harming sea life. There are fears that dredged sediment disposed of by Brighton Marina in the Beachy Head West Marine Conservation Zone between

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Councils warn of 'difficult choices ahead' as budget deficit revealed

More councils have warned of “difficult choices ahead” as they reveal their forecast budget deficit. Adur District and Worthing Borough Council are facing a gap of millions of pounds between their projected income and outgoings over the next five

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Olympic gold medallist goes back to school to open newest building

An Olympic gold medallist has returned to her former school to open a new building. Emily Craig came within 0.01 seconds of winning a rowing gold medal in Tokyo, but went one better and took the win in Paris this summer. Now, she has returned

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Sea-themed art exhibition gets new home welcoming visitors to town

A sea-inspired art exhibition showcases a town’s “vibrant and hard-working spirit”, its creators say. Knot On Call, which is themed around an RNLI boat, welcomes people into Newhaven. It includes poetic texts rippling off the inside of the

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Hundreds sign petition against plans for 475 homes on green land

A petition has been started against plans to build hundreds of homes on green land. Persimmon Homes submitted the planning application for 475 homes on Chatsmore Farm, between Worthing and Ferring, in 2021. Despite being rejected by Worthing

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Students with special educational needs complete firefighting course

A group of students with special educational needs has completed a firefighter’s course. The programme, run by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, is designed to promote personal resilience, improve wellbeing, strengthen relationships and build