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Absence and attendance matter much more than admissions
It might surprise some people but, for a disadvantaged child, Brighton and Hove is one of the best places in England to go to school. Once you account for the children our schools actually teach, they are among the top handful of areas in the country for how far they carry their poorest pupils. A [...
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Sussex well beaten by Yorkshire – but young bowlers impress
Yorkshire made it two wins out of three in the Metro Bank One Day Cup with a one-sided victory over Sussex at Hove – and that’s three defeats from three for the Sharks.
Sussex trounced by Yorkshire at Hove in One Day Cup
Yorkshire 325-7 (48 overs) Sussex Sharks 140 (27.5 overs) Yorkshire (4 points) beat Sussex (0 points) by 184 runs (DL) The Sussex Sharks floundered again in the Metro Bank One Day Cup as they were trounced at Hove by Yorkshire who made it two wins out of three. The victory came on the back of […]
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East Sussex traffic: Police respond to A259 collision and A27 delays reported
Here are the latest traffic updates from across East Sussex.
Sussex skipper Jack Carson: Happy to be on home turf – after 20 hours on the bus
We caught up with Sussex One Day Cup skipper Jack Carson as the team returned home to face Yorkshire at Hove after trips to Neath and Chester-le-Street.
Two men arrested for helping prisoner who absconded
Two men have been arrested for helping a prisoner who absconded after being jailed for his role in a drugs gang run by a man from Brighton. Sussex Police said that officers had made two arrests in their search for Oliver Mazirel, who is wanted for escaping from Ford Prison, near Arundel, on Tuesday ...
CFT thrilled with stunning reviews for "Eliza" on professional debut
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After my cardiac arrest, life-saving bus driver proved just the ticket
It was a normal Thursday for bus driver Debbie Russell as she swung her 14 bus from Peacehaven into South Coast Road, at Telscombe Cliffs. It was 5.30pm and, fortunately for me, she was running slightly late. Her day changed at the next stop. She spotted me unconscious with my feet sticking out from...
Police investigate 'offensive gesture' at Brighton protest
A police investigation is underway, after an 'offensive gesture' was made a protest in Sussex.
Tear’s ton in vain for Sussex in loss to Durham
A magnificent century from Alex Lees helped Durham continue their winning start in the Metro Bank One Day Cup as they beat Sussex Sharks by 72 runs – even though Charlie Tear racked up a ton of his own in the chase.
Man arrested after rooftop stand-off closes roads in centre of Brighton
A man was arrested after a rooftop stand-off with police and firefighters prompted a decision to close a number of roads in the centre of Brighton. The 30-year-old Brighton man was spotted on the roof of a six-storey building in Palace Place on Thursday night (23 July). He was arrested after the inc...
Man suspected of stoking tensions at demo
Police are appealing for the public’s help to identify a man suspected of stoking tensions in Brighton on the day when rival groups protested. The man is believed to have made an “offensive gesture” when a group called Raise the Colours held a demo and another, Stand Up To Racism, held a count...
Public to vote on neighbourhood plan
A plan to encourage more family homes, manage the spread of student houses and protect green spaces is due to go out to a public vote. The goals form part of a wider neighbourhood plan for an area where student numbers have soared as the two universities – Sussex and Brighton – have grown. Now, ...
Sussex well beaten in One Day Cup at Durham
Durham 352-5 (50 overs) Sussex 280 (43.5 overs) Durham (4 points) beat Sussex (0 points) by 72 runs A magnificent century from Alex Lees helped Durham to continue their winning start in the Metro Bank One Day Cup as they beat the Sussex Sharks by 72 runs. Durham’s innings was anchored by Lees who ...
Restaurant boss criticises licence review as ‘monstrous waste of time’
A restaurant owner said that a licence review was a “monstrous waste of time” after neighbours lodged noise complaints which have since been withdrawn. The noise came from an extractor fan at Cin Cin, in Western Road, Hove, and the long-running problem prompted neighbours to ask Brighton and H...
Brighton rapist jailed for life
A Brighton man who groomed and exploited a vulnerable woman with money and drugs before he raped and sexually assaulted her has been given a life sentence. Peter Phillips, 61, of Maderia Place, Brighton, was sentenced to life imprisonment at Brighton Crown Court on Monday (20 July). Phillips had den...
Brighton man jailed for life for rape and sexual assault by penetration
A Brighton man has been jailed for life for rape and sexual assault by penetration, Sussex Police have confirmed.
Pictures show effects of unprecedented July weather in Sussex
New pictures show how the unprecedented hot weather this summer has affected green spaces in Sussex.
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