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Worcestershire make solid start against Sussex at New Road

Worcestershire v Sussex at New Road – Day 1 Worcestershire first innings 338 for five off 96 overs Brett D’Oliveira struck his second century in two games since becoming Worcestershire CCC club captain on the opening day of the LV= Insurance County Championship match with...

Posted On 21 Apr 2022 at 9:26 pm

, By John Curtis, ECB Reporters Network

Robinson shares his joy over Wisden accolade

Sussex and England pace bowler Ollie Robinson said that he was delighted to be named one of the five Wisden Cricketers of the Year. He joined his team mates for the County Championship match at New Road even though he is unable to play as the result of infection and a fever....

Posted On 21 Apr 2022 at 7:35 pm

, By John Curtis, ECB Reporters Network

Person hit by train at Preston Park

The Brighton mainline is closed this afternoon after someone was hit by a train at Preston Park. National Rail says severe disruption is expected on Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express services. The line is closed in both directions between Brighton and Haywards Heath....

Posted On 21 Apr 2022 at 5:01 pm

, By Jo Wadsworth

Father jailed for jihad speech at Brighton mosque

A Brighton man who gave an uninvited speech at a mosque encouraging worshippers to commit violent jihad has been jailed. Abu Baker Deghayes of Arundel Drive, Saltdean in Brighton was found guilty of encouraging terrorism after an Old Bailey trial in January. The 53-year-old was...

Posted On 21 Apr 2022 at 4:08 pm

, By Jo Wadsworth

RSPCA rescuing more pugs with breathing problems caused by “irresponsible” breeding

A neglected pug can now breathe after undergoing an expensive operation to correct a common condition in flat-nosed dogs. The RSPCA says it is seeing an increasing number of dogs with the same condition which affected four-year-old Polly, and which is caused by...

Posted On 21 Apr 2022 at 3:47 pm

, By Jo Wadsworth

Christmas arsonist who assaulted 999 workers jailed

A woman who dialled 999 on Christmas Eve to report a fire she had started herself and then assaulted emergency services has been jailed. Amy Winter, 42, forced police, firefighters and paramedics to an address in Surrey Street, Brighton, on Christmas Eve in 2020, where they were...

Posted On 21 Apr 2022 at 2:38 pm

, By Jo Wadsworth

More than 200 Homes for Ukraine visas granted in Brighton and Hove

More than 200 visas have been issued as part of the Homes for Ukraine scheme to people with sponsors in Brighton and Hove. The city is one of the top 30 council areas in the country for the number of visas issued, with 212 granted so far. In total, more than 28,000 visas have...

Posted On 21 Apr 2022 at 2:34 pm

, By Frank le Duc

Owner of Montreal Arms given a year to restore green tiles

The millionaire owner of a Brighton pub who hacked large chunks of its distinctive green tiles off has been told to replace them. Charlie Southall handed out leaflets as workers took drills to the historic tiles cladding the Montreal Arms in Albion Street last month. Brighton and...

Posted On 21 Apr 2022 at 12:02 pm

, By Jo Wadsworth

Man accused of rape in Brighton enters not guilty plea

A man accused of raping a woman in Brighton has entered a plea of not guilty at Lewes Crown Court this morning (Thursday 21 April). Binak Shuti, 26, of Westridge Road, Southampton, denied committing rape in Brighton on Sunday 8 December 2019. Shuti was remanded on bail on...

Posted On 21 Apr 2022 at 10:57 am

, By Frank le Duc

Brighton A&E nurse prepares for peak practise on world’s highest mountains

A Brighton nurse is preparing to swap resus rooms in the Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department for a chance to scale six of the world’s highest mountains. Christopher Smith not only plans to climb the challenging peaks but to ski down afterwards as part of a...

Posted On 21 Apr 2022 at 9:14 am

, By Frank le Duc

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