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Pictures show the inside of the fire-ravaged Royal Albion Hotel

Local government

Pictures reveal hotel fire damage that could have caused 'catastrophic' collapse

The gap at some points of Brighton railway station

The gap at some points of Brighton railway station

5ft 1in-tall woman says platform is 'extremely scary' for short people

Asda in St Leonards

Asda in St Leonards

Supermarket staff make claims of 'toxic working culture' and bullying

Downlands Community School in Hassocks will be smartphone free from September

Downlands Community School in Hassocks will be smartphone free from September

School goes smartphone free as movement gains momentum

Mim was left partially paralysed after washing her hair in the shower

Mim was left partially paralysed after washing her hair in the shower

Woman became partially paralysed while washing her hair in the shower

All we know about A27 construction works

All we know about A27 construction works

All we know about the roadworks that have been causing chaos on the A27

The scores are in — the latest batch of food hygiene ratings in Brighton

The scores are in — the latest batch of food hygiene ratings in Brighton

The scores are in — the latest batch of food hygiene ratings in Brighton

Megan Tokins and her husband were shocked to find a newly-born kitten on the sofa just two weeks after having their own baby

Megan Tokins and her husband were shocked to find a newly-born kitten on the sofa just two weeks after having their own baby

Mum's shock after 'spayed' cat gives birth two weeks after she welcomes newborn

Spicy margarita

Spicy margarita

Tapestry's chilled weekend brunch with big-hitting cocktails

To mark the 145th anniversary of The Argus, we're looking back at some of the biggest stories we've covered

To mark the 145th anniversary of The Argus, we're looking back at some of the biggest stories we've covered

The Argus at 145 YEARS

Looking back at the history of the West Pier

A small number of closures are taking place on major Sussex roads this weekend

A small number of closures are taking place on major Sussex roads this weekend

M23, A23 and A27 road closures in Sussex taking place this weekend

Spring has sprung at Coombes

Spring has sprung at Coombes

Lambing season is in full swing at family farm

Moustache, cane and a Belgian accent can only mean one thing...Poirot

Moustache, cane and a Belgian accent can only mean one thing...Poirot

'It’s an extraordinary story': Murder on the Orient Express comes to Brighton

Stagecoach South announces Worthing bus network upgrades from April 6

Stagecoach South announces Worthing bus network upgrades from April 6

Major changes to Worthing bus network coming this weekend

News

Vital repairs underway at Grade II listed Penfold Church Hall in Steyning

Vital repairs underway at Grade II listed Penfold Church Hall in Steyning

Planning and development

Grade II listed hall undergoing 'vital' restoration

Over £2,300 was raised in total for St Wilfrid's Hospice

Over £2,300 was raised in total for St Wilfrid's Hospice

Teams raise £2,300 for St Wilfrid’s Hospice at charity quiz

Great Tommy Sleepout sees builders camp overnight for charity

Great Tommy Sleepout sees builders camp overnight for charity

Housebuilder staff sleep out in Yapton for homelessness charity

Updates as Brighton celebrates the life of Britain's oldest drag queen

Updates as Brighton celebrates the life of Britain's oldest drag queen

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Updates as Brighton celebrates the life of Britain's oldest drag queen

The celebration of life for David Raven also known as Maisie Trollette took place today.

The celebration of life for David Raven also known as Maisie Trollette took place today.

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Stars, friends and fans turn out to say farewell at funeral of Maisie Trollette

Man reported taking photos of children outside a school

Man reported taking photos of children outside a school

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Stalking arrest as man 'takes photos of children outside school'

One caravan was believed to have been set alight earlier this month

One caravan was believed to have been set alight earlier this month

Local government

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Frustration as caravans still parked by road as clean up of rubbish begins

The cordon in Hartfield Avenue, Brighton

The cordon in Hartfield Avenue, Brighton

Teenager is accused of murdering his father

Affinity gay bar in Kemp Town.

Affinity gay bar in Kemp Town.

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Bar owners 'feel stabbed in the back' by village party relocation

Poundland in Worthing has reopened following a major fire

Poundland in Worthing has reopened following a major fire

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High street store reopens following major fire

Sussex Police at the scene last night

Sussex Police at the scene last night

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Motorcyclist, 79, dies after colliding with telegraph pole

The Crown and Anchor pub in Shoreham

The Crown and Anchor pub in Shoreham

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Pub receives the lowest possible food hygiene rating

Crawley High Street

Crawley High Street

Personal Finance

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Sussex areas with the highest and lowest workplace earnings revealed

Worthing Railway Approach has had improvements

Worthing Railway Approach has had improvements

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Improvement works worth £3 million near railway station completed

A new PureGym is opening in Horsham

A new PureGym is opening in Horsham

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New gym to open at Sussex retail park

Police are looking for this man in connection with an assault

Police are looking for this man in connection with an assault

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Police issue CCTV appeal after man headbutted outside pub

Flour Pot Bakery in Southwick

Flour Pot Bakery in Southwick

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Bakery chain to open new store in Sussex soon

Coffee#1 has opened in East Grinstead

Coffee#1 has opened in East Grinstead

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New coffee shop opens with free drink offer

Overturned van closes road for several hours

Overturned van closes road for several hours

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Overturned van closes road for several hours

The procession and funeral of David Raven, aka Maisie Trollette, in Kemp Town

The procession and funeral of David Raven, aka Maisie Trollette, in Kemp Town

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People line the streets to pay their respects to Britain's oldest drag artist

RfC Chicken and Ribs in East Grinstead has had its licence revoked

RfC Chicken and Ribs in East Grinstead has had its licence revoked

Local government

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Immigration officers find illegal workers at chicken shop four times

Drawings of the approved new facility

Drawings of the approved new facility

Planning and development

Plans approved for 70-bedroom care home with cinema and hair salon

Work is underway to replace a section of Worthing Pier

Work is underway to replace a section of Worthing Pier

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Work underway to replace decking on pier

Catherine Howe is stepping down from her role as chief executive of Adur and Worthing Councils

Catherine Howe is stepping down from her role as chief executive of Adur and Worthing Councils

Local government

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Council boss steps down after almost five years

Sport

John Simpson will lead Sussex back into the top flight

A few big differences - Simpson's Sussex warning ahead of top-flight return

Anthony Taylor will be in the middle at Selhurst Park

Anthony Taylor will be in the middle at Selhurst Park

Brighton and Hove Albion FC

A first for long-serving official as he gets the middle in Albion showdown

Tommy Watson will join Albion in the summer

Tommy Watson will join Albion in the summer

Brighton and Hove Albion FC

Sunderland boss insists Watson can be important for club despite Albion deal

Yasin Ayari's free-kick hits the post with Emiliano Martinez beaten

Yasin Ayari's free-kick hits the post with Emiliano Martinez beaten

Brighton and Hove Albion FC

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The positives Hurzeler will take from Villa clash as he prepares for Crystal Palace

Lewis Dunk was among the Albion players who were substituted

Lewis Dunk was among the Albion players who were substituted

Brighton and Hove Albion FC

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Injury update on Albion’s tired and bruised players ahead of Palace game

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National Sport

Lando Norris set the pace in first practice for the Japanese Grand Prix (Shuji Kajiyama/AP)

Lando Norris set the pace in first practice for the Japanese Grand Prix (Shuji Kajiyama/AP)

Lando Norris survives early scare to lead practice times in Japan

A header from captain Enzo Fernandez (left) proved the difference at Stamford Bridge (Zac Goodwin/PA)

A header from captain Enzo Fernandez (left) proved the difference at Stamford Bridge (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Friday’s briefing: Chelsea move back into top four after win over Tottenham

Ange Postecoglou (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Ange Postecoglou (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Ange Postecoglou insists touchline reaction to Tottenham fans was misinterpreted

Former Manchester United full-back Brandon Williams is hoping to return to the game (Dave Thompson/PA)

Former Manchester United full-back Brandon Williams is hoping to return to the game (Dave Thompson/PA)

Brandon Williams keen to return after considering quitting football

Chelsea celebrate Enzo Fernandez’s goal (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Chelsea celebrate Enzo Fernandez’s goal (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Enzo Fernandez header sends Chelsea back into top four after win over Tottenham

Stephen Bunting in action during the Premier League (David Davies/PA)

Stephen Bunting in action during the Premier League (David Davies/PA)

Stephen Bunting upsets form book to win in Berlin after early Luke Littler exit

Dan Skelton (left) and Willie Mullins at Cheltenham (Mike Egerton/PA)

Dan Skelton (left) and Willie Mullins at Cheltenham (Mike Egerton/PA)

Mullins starting to loom ominously in wing mirror of Skelton

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Arts and Entertainment

Moustache, cane and a Belgian accent can only mean one thing...Poirot

'It’s an extraordinary story': Murder on the Orient Express comes to Brighton

Out of Bounds unveils world-first “Crunched” climbing wall in Rustington

Out of Bounds unveils world-first “Crunched” climbing wall in Rustington

Activity centre to launch world-first climbing challenge

l-r Sebastian, Evie, Olivia, Madison, Marley, Henry, Ezra, Joseph, Carter and Florence from Durrington Infant & Junior Federated Schools

l-r Sebastian, Evie, Olivia, Madison, Marley, Henry, Ezra, Joseph, Carter and Florence from Durrington Infant & Junior Federated Schools

Pupils to join professional cast of Snow White at theatre

Monty Python legend returns with songs, stories, and “one fart joke.

Monty Python legend returns with songs, stories, and “one fart joke.

Monty Python star to bring new tour to Brighton

AudioActive launches free creative workshops at County Mall next month

AudioActive launches free creative workshops at County Mall next month

Free music-making sessions for young people coming to Crawley

Business

Asda in St Leonards

Supermarket staff make claims of 'toxic working culture' and bullying

Affinity gay bar in Kemp Town.

Affinity gay bar in Kemp Town.

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Bar owners 'feel stabbed in the back' by village party relocation

Poundland in Worthing has reopened following a major fire

Poundland in Worthing has reopened following a major fire

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High street store reopens following major fire

A new PureGym is opening in Horsham

A new PureGym is opening in Horsham

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New gym to open at Sussex retail park

The Lewes Pound will no longer be valid after August 31

The Lewes Pound will no longer be valid after August 31

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Sussex currency will be discontinued after 17 years in circulation

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National News

US markets suffered their worst fall since 2020, while in the UK the FTSE100 hit a three-month low after Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on the rest of the world (Seth Wenig/AP)

US markets suffered their worst fall since 2020, while in the UK the FTSE100 hit a three-month low after Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on the rest of the world (Seth Wenig/AP)

UK Government mulls response to Trumps tariffs as global markets slide

Former Tory home secretary Amber Rudd said a changed world meant ‘we’re all pro-Europeans now’ (Yui Mok/PA)

Former Tory home secretary Amber Rudd said a changed world meant ‘we’re all pro-Europeans now’ (Yui Mok/PA)

‘We’re all pro-Europeans now’: Rudd seeks to rebuild Tory-Europe relations

President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs (AP/Mark Schiefelbein)

President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs (AP/Mark Schiefelbein)

States sue to block Trump’s election order, saying it violates US constitution

This image released by the Taiwan Ministry of National Defence shows China’s Shandong aircraft carrier (Taiwan Ministry of National Defence via AP)

This image released by the Taiwan Ministry of National Defence shows China’s Shandong aircraft carrier (Taiwan Ministry of National Defence via AP)

US and Chinese military officials hold talks on maritime security

South Korea’s impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol attends a hearing of his impeachment trial (Lee Jin-man/AP)

South Korea’s impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol attends a hearing of his impeachment trial (Lee Jin-man/AP)

South Korean court removes impeached president from office

Buffer zones outside abortion clinics have become an area of comment for some in the US administration (Alamy/PA)

Buffer zones outside abortion clinics have become an area of comment for some in the US administration (Alamy/PA)

Abortion clinic buffer zones: What has the US been saying and what is UK law?

The Prince of Wales (Jane Barlow/PA)

The Prince of Wales (Jane Barlow/PA)

William hails ‘fresh momentum for new ideas’ and names Earthshot Prize location

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