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A family of foxes have been spotted living under a hut at a railway station. The mother fox and her seven cubs have been poking their heads from under a hut in Brighton Railway station after first being seen earlier this week. Bosses at the

The stepchild of a man accused of arranging the murder of his wife says it was a “real shock” when he was arrested. Dean Morgan said his step-father Allen Morgan was a “good stepdad” but “could be blunt” and “said things how he sees them”.

This stunning rapeseed field just a few miles away from Brighton is a great walk for all the family. The yellow flowers stretch as far as the eye can see in every direction just behind Mile Oak farm in Portslade. It is easy to park in

A woman found dead in a hotel has sparked a police investigation. She was pronounced dead at the scene inside the OYO Gulliver's Hotel at around 4.30am on Wednesday. Three people - a 43-year-old man and two 41-year-old women were arrested

A clothing store is set to reopen after almost two years. Peacocks in High Street, Littlehampton, has been closed since July 9, 2022, after a fire broke out in the building. At the height of the incident, six fire engines were called as thick

Seven Insulate Britain protesters accused of blocking a major port will stand trial next month. The seven activists were among 38 people arrested for obstructing the public highway at Dover Port. Some protesters climbed onto lorries in that

Evan Ferguson has been ruled out for the rest of the season. The Albion striker has been struggling with an ankle injury. He joins Pervis Estupinan in missing the remaining games. Head coach Roberto De Zerbi revealed Ferguson has been playing

A scaffolding lorry has smashed into the side of a cafe. People enjoying a late breakfast in the Metrodeco cafe in Kemp Town were startled when a heavy lorry rolled into the side window. The cafe was evacuated while firefighters made their

A woman had to be taken to hospital after a man threw an object at her. The incident happened at about 2.15pm on February 24 outside the Waitrose supermarket in Western Road, Brighton. Sussex Police said it was reported that a man had thrown

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Erling Haaland has been ruled out of Manchester City's trip to the Amex. The centre-forward will not face Albion tomorrow due to an ongoing muscular issue. Manager Pep Guardiola insisted the matter was not a serious one for the 20-goal striker

A UK headteacher has called for a 7am to 7pm school day in a bid to prise children away from their mobile phones. Andrew O’Neill, headteacher at All Saints Catholic College in Notting Hill, west London, believes children are "addicted" to their

The price of a BBC TV licence has recently risen to nearly £170 per year. The household payment, which funds much of the corporation's operations, increased by £10.50 from £159 on April 1. Previously the cost had been frozen, and was due to

A council has urged utility companies to minimise disruption caused by maintenance and repair work after travel chaos on the A259. With work ongoing in Rottingdean by Southern Water and further repairs scheduled by Southern Gas Networks next month

A radio presenter has paid tribute to her mum. Zoe Ball, best known for being a BBC Radio Two presenter, announced in the early hours of Wednesday morning that her mum Julia Peckham had died from pancreatic cancer. The news came after Zoe openly

A plumber has appeared in court accused of causing a fire. Alex Reynolds, 27, was charged with arson with recklessness as to whether life was endangered over the incident in St Marks Close at 11pm on November 13 last year. Emergency services

An ex-police officer has been accused of forming sexual relationships with female victims. Former Sussex Police constable Jason Catton will appear in court over claims he abused his position for a sexual purpose. The 40-year-old will face multiple

Emergency services have been called to reports of a suspected unexploded ordnance. Navy bomb disposal units and the coastguard descended on the beach at Birling Gap following the report last night. A large number of officers and coastguard

Markus Suttner was part of a landmark Albion occasion when he played against Manchester City at the Amex. Now he hopes to return before long to his former home stadium – and get some tips off the pitch. The Austrian left-back started when the

A beachgoer shared his joy at seeing a seal pup on the beach.  The pup was spotted on Seaford beach this morning with its parent.  Jaime Haslip rushed to the beach to take a photograph of the seals on the beach. He said: "I grabbed my cameras

The mother of a lifeguard who was stabbed to death by his girlfriend’s jealous ex says her heart has been broken by the loss of her son. Harrison Tomkins suffered multiple stab wounds during the assault at a block of flats in Arthur Road at around

A young woman said she is trapped in the nightmare moment her obsessed ex-boyfriend stabbed her new partner to death. Alicia Parrin, girlfriend of Harrison Tomkins, from Haywards Heath, counted the blows as she delivered her powerful victim statement

Voters have been issued a final warning to ensure they have the correct form of ID to take part in next week’s local, mayoral and police commissioner elections.  Nearly 2,700 council seats in England are up for grabs across 107 local authorities

Pascal Gross has been told he has everything – by the man with whom he launched his Premier League career against Manchester City. The Germany midfielder is aiming for a big finish to his seventh Prem campaign. Albion take on City at the Amex

It takes some courage, in one’s mid-40s, to go to university. It takes some attitude to then get involved in student politics. And it takes someone of extraordinary ability and personality to become the oldest person to be elected as President

A crafty crocheter who puts her creations out in the dark of night has returned with her latest postbox topper. Amanda MacMath, who lives in Telscombe Cliffs, spent much of the past two weeks working on her newest topper for the postbox outside

A new café is set to open after a complete refurbishment. River Café and Bistro will be taking over the site of the now closed Tom Foolery Café in High Street, Shoreham. The opening date has not yet been confirmed however the owners have hinted

More than 400 digital display boards are being put up at bus stops across parts of the county. The boards, which will display real time passenger information such as the bus departure time, are an initiative launched by West Sussex County Council

Two Sussex pubs have been included in a list of the best UK beer gardens with a beautiful view. Fortune of War in Brighton and The Ypres Castle Inn in Rye were included in the article from Time Out. Discussing the creation of the list the publication

Hundreds of angry villagers have signed a petition urging a high street bank to reconsider plans to close its last-standing branch in the area. More than 600 people who use the NatWest, in Churchill Parade, Rustington, recently told residents that

A lido is offering free swimming for young people this summer. Saltdean Lido said it is delighted to be able to give out free swim vouchers under the Brighton and Hove swimming scheme. The vouchers are available for people who are 18 and under

A "one-of-a-kind, truly world-class" mansion is up for sale for £7.5 million. The property in High Street, Angmering, has six bedrooms, eight bathrooms and eight reception rooms. According to estate agents Tyron Ash International Real Estate

IT FELT this week that spring had finally sprung. Not only has the sun come out on more than one occasion but a number of our Labour administration’s commitments have come to fruition, which has definitely put a spring in my step. We reopened the

Plans to convert a restaurant into flats have been rejected. The proposals to turn The China Palace in Chapel Road, Worthing, into 14 flats with an additional storey were submitted to Adur and Worthing Councils in 2022. However, the council

A private security firm is patrolling a village due to “feral children” who have been ransacking shops and even trespassing on railway lines. Antisocial behaviour continues to blight Barnham near Bognor despite police carrying out extra patrols

The cast of a musical show took a ride on the South Coast's longest zip wire. An Officer And A Gentleman, an adaptation of the hit 80s film, opened at Brighton's Theatre Royal on Tuesday for a five-night run. X Factor finalist Melanie

People are being urged to get vaccinated against measles as cases across the UK rise. West Sussex County Council has advised people to protect themselves and their loved ones against the illness which can have "serious and sometimes fatal consequences

Various road closures will be in place across Worthing on Sunday. Worthing RunFest will take place all morning and there will be three separate races. These are the Worthing Runfest 10k, the Worthing half marathon and the Guild Care family

The second A27 full weekend closure of the month will start on Friday. The major A-road will be closed on the eastbound carriageway between Lancing and Shoreham. It will be in place from 9pm on Friday until 6am on Monday. READ MORE: Disruption

Proposals for a major housing development near Uckfield have been approved by Wealden planners.  Wealden District Council’s planning committee north granted outline permission to build 340 homes at the Horstedpond Farm site in Lewes Road, Little

Tennis great Martina Navratilova has backed the fight to save a tournament which brings thousands to the local economy. Plans to scale back the Eastbourne International tournament, which often plays host to the top flight of the sport, have been

Plans have been approved for new homes in a village. The eight houses will be built at the former Arun Feedmills site in Sincox Lane, Shipley, near Horsham. According to the proposals by developer Forays Homes, the properties will be a mix

Alcohol-related deaths in parts of Sussex have hit record highs – with many areas experiencing a spike since the pandemic. Deaths in Brighton and Hove and West Sussex were the highest they have ever been in 2022, with more than 200 recorded across

A warning has been issued for hay fever sufferers. NHS Sussex said that people with the common allergy are likely to begin experiencing symptoms. People struggling with this should contact a pharmacy for advice and treatment. A spokesman

Brighton has been ranked among the most expensive cities in the UK for first-time buyers according to research from Rightmove. The property website looked into the cheapest and most expensive cities to buy a house in for someone looking to get