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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.

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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.

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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...

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Police investigate 'offensive gesture' at Brighton protest

A police investigation is underway, after an 'offensive gesture' was made a protest in Sussex.

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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, ...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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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A year living the dream in Mamma Mia! The Party

Brighton born and raised

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Value-for-money drives summer plans as Brightonians seek ways to cut costs on days out

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Brighton Royal Pavilion's first-ever Palace of Dragons Banquet is roaring success

Fantasy, fine dining and spectacular entertainment

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Police hunt suspected jewellery thief

Sussex Police issued a public appeal for help tracing a suspected jewellery thief. The force said: “Do you know this woman? We are keen to identify her in connection with an investigation into a theft from Aquila Jewellery, in Duke’s Lane, Brighton. “Several bracelets worth about £600 were st...

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'I hear they want to make Peacehaven part of Brighton - well, we'll see about that! - pop legend weighs in on row over Government plans for the town

Plans to make Peacehaven part of Brighton became an unlikely talking point during an open-air show by pop legends Madness.

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Eastbourne dates for Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical

New musical hits Sussex