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The paddling pool by the West Pier in Brighton has been closed after the water became contaminated. Routine tests have found raised levels of bacteria in the water, which could have come from birds, dogs or humans. Brighton and Hove City Council said that the pool was expected to...

The Liberal Democrats and the UK Independence Party (UKIP) have chosen their candidates for the Hanover and Elm Grove by-election. UKIP has chosen Patricia Mountain, from Hove, while the Lib Dems have selected Lev Eakins, 35. He moved to Brighton and Hove in the past year to run...