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• Appeal sparks new leads in unsolved baby murder

  25-09-2026 07:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A CGI image appeal has led to 25 new lines of inquiry, a senior detective says.
  
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• Dog walkers oppose planned beach restrictions

  29-09-2026 07:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dog owners criticise plans to ban dogs from part of Birchington beach and impose lead restrictions.
  
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• Teammates hailed after saving footballer's life

  29-09-2026 07:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kevin Smith recalls his terrifying moment and now urges people to learn CPR and how to use a defib.
  
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• Migrants using longer, more dangerous routes across Channel

  29-09-2026 02:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The government says it is bearing down on dangerous small boat crossings.
  
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• Hospital declares critical incident as beds full

  28-09-2026 19:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  People going to the William Harvey Hospital are warned to be ready for an "extremely long wait".
  
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• Legal advice delays for detained migrants - report

  28-09-2026 18:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Inspectors find detainees at Tinsley House can wait up to a week without getting legal help.
  
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• Dad of drowned teen says death still 'not clear'

  28-09-2026 17:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  George Cuckoo, 15, had been swimming in a muddy lake with friends when he got into difficulty.
  
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• Driver jailed for killing highways worker in crash

  28-09-2026 17:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Vilius Domarkas, 38, hit Anthony Howe, from Kent, near Gatwick in July, a court hears.
  
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• Kent duo Cohen and Evison to leave promoted club

  28-09-2026 15:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kent confirm bowler Mikey Cohen will join Joey Evison in leaving the club following the conclusion of the 2026 season.
  
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• Three dead, including child, in Channel crossing attempt

  28-09-2026 14:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A 10-year-old child and two 30-year-old women were on board the boat - which was carrying 105 people.
  
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• Teen completes hospital abseil after knee surgery

  28-09-2026 13:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lacey Wardraises £600 for Evelina London Children's Hospital, who treated her MMS.
  
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• Freshers offered meningitis jabs on campus

  28-09-2026 07:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Clinics are being held during Freshers Week at universities including Surrey, Kent and Chichester
  
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• Public meetings to be held on disputed housing plans

  28-09-2026 07:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Residents are invited to attend meetings on housing planned in Kent amid water supply concerns.
  
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• Thousands of illegal ghost plates on cars revealed by new cameras

  28-09-2026 07:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Illegal registration plates are far too easy to get hold of and are putting the public at risk, BBC is told.
  
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• Section of major route shut following HGV fire

  27-09-2026 21:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service urged people to avoid the stretch of the A23 near Handcross.
  
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• Thousands affected and roads closed after burst pipe

  27-09-2026 20:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Southern Water says it is investigating the burst pipe which happened on Sunday morning.
  
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• Forensic investigation near station after assault

  27-09-2026 14:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing for information about the assault which happened near Brighton Railway Station.
  
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• Kent players 'deserve all credit' for promotion

  27-09-2026 13:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Adam Hollioake praises his players for a "remarkable turnaround" as Kent secure Championship promotion, 12 months after finishing bottom of Division Two.
  
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• Horse lover's final wish fulfilled with pony visit

  27-09-2026 08:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Denise Lee was able to spend time with two ponies at a hospice after her daughter appealed for help.
  
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• Orchestra named Brighton Dome's resident ensemble

  27-09-2026 08:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra said the move recognises its commitment to the city's cultural life.
  
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• Kent celebrate promotion by beating Gloucestershire

  26-09-2026 18:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kent complete victory against Gloucestershire, with their promotion to Division One having already been confirmed by Northamptonshire's earlier defeat.
  
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• Sussex end season with win at relegated Hampshire

  26-09-2026 17:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sussex beat Division One's bottom side Hampshire in their final County Championship fixture of 2026.
  
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• Kent promoted as Middlesex beat Northants

  26-09-2026 16:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Max Holden and Ben Geddes share a century partnership as Middlesex win to end Northamptonshire's faint chance of promotion.
  
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• Derailment disruptions unacceptable, says MP

  26-09-2026 15:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Some train passengers in Eastbourne have been facing delays following the derailment near Lewes.
  
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• Call for osteoporosis early diagnosis clinics

  26-09-2026 10:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Corinne Turnbull, from Hove, is joining campaigners at the Labour Party Conference this weekend.
  
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• The MMA fighter helping Brighton - and filling stadiums

  26-09-2026 08:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  From helping Brighton with set pieces to fighting in front of nearly 60,000 people - meet MMA star Christian Eckerlin, who competes at Oktagon 94 in Frankfurt on Saturday.
  
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• 'Oldest' surviving Rolls-Royce to return to UK roads

  26-09-2026 08:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 1904 car underwent a major restoration before returning to UK roads for first time in decades.
  
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• Why Sussex is the heartland of Bonfire Night

  26-09-2026 08:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  While Bonfire Night is marked nationwide, Sussex is known for its large-scale celebrations.
  
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• Teen plans hospital abseil after successful surgery

  26-09-2026 08:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lacey Ward, 18, will be fundraising for the Evelina London Children's Charity.
  
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• 'I'll get emotional for son's international debut'

  26-09-2026 08:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kent-born Luis Binks is called up to the Scotland men's senior team for the first time on Saturday.
  
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