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Dramatic pictures show The George in Rye hotel on fire

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Suspected murder at Bexhill flat

Bexhill murder investigation: Pictures show forensics at the scene

Crime

A woman was found dead in the flat in Bexhill

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman found dead at Bexhill flat

Crime

The robbery happened at Martin's newsagents in Crawley. Picture: Google Street View

Man 'with gun' robs Sussex newsagents

Crime

Just two arrests at Green Pride in Brighton as police praise 'peaceful crowd'

Crime

Man dies in 'tragic accident' at Camber Sands near Rye

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Rye hotel fire: Amber Rudd praises fire service for 'swift and effective' response

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Opening of TS Hastings' new cadet facility (in pictures)

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The fire started in the roof of the hotel. Picture: Anthony Kimber

Rye hotel fire: Bride's wedding dress among items saved by firefighters

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Jude Berry. Picture: Sussex Police

'Increasing concern' for missing Hastings teenager

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Rainbow train unveiled to celebrate Brighton & Hove Pride

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Blue Badge laws are changing from next month

Blue badge rules are changing - here’s who will now be eligible

Traffic and Travel

Train file photo

Disruption to train services between Eastbourne and Hastings

Traffic and Travel

Southern Rail

Eastbourne to Ashford services subject to cancellations due to blockage

Traffic and Travel

Police

This is why King Offa Way was closed last night

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Bexhill murder investigation: Pictures show forensics at the scene

Crime

A woman was found dead in the flat in Bexhill

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman found dead at Bexhill flat

Crime

The robbery happened at Martin's newsagents in Crawley. Picture: Google Street View

Man 'with gun' robs Sussex newsagents

Crime

There was minimal disruption at this year's Green Pride event in Brighton. Picture: Sussex Police

Just two arrests at Green Pride in Brighton as police praise 'peaceful crowd'

Crime

Weather More Weather >>

Readers' photos of the lunar eclipse over Sussex

Weather

Weather forecast for the week ahead in Sussex

This is the weather forecast for the week ahead in Sussex

People

It is set to be a sunny day in Sussex

Sun to shine in Sussex - but showers could be on the way

People

Sussex prepares for hot temperatures

Ambulance service issues advice as temperatures rise in Sussex

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Thunderstorms are predicted in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire

Warning as thunderstorms expected in Sussex

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Politics More Politics >>

East Sussex report ‘reads like an obituary for local government’

Politics

Meeting of All Party Parliamentary Group on Southern rail services

‘Still a long way to go’ for Southern rail services despite significant improvements

Politics

Winchester House ' a derelict early Victorian building once used as a school - has been converted into 26 affordable homes.

St Leonards project transforming run down and derelict buildings into quality affordable housing

Politics

Ben Jamal and Katy Colley

Palestine Solidarity Campaign director entertains audience in Rye

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Education More Education >>

Brighton student threatened with rape after designing award-winning 'anti-man-spreading' chair

Education

A commemorative plaque was unveiled by the William Parker Foundation. Present were Yvonne Powell (executive principal); Stephanie Newman (principal); Cllr Mike Edwards; Cllr Martin Clarke; Cllr Andy Batsford; Michael Foster; Gareth Bendon, from the William Parker Foundation; School Governors; the mayor and deputy mayor of Hastings; and William Parker students.

Hastings school celebrates 400th anniversary

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The White Rock Youth Theatre stopped on the stage to read playscripts. SUS-190907-214537001

Hastings ‘Drop Everything and Read’ in pictures

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Pupils at Robsack Wood Primary Academy show us how they drop everything and read. SUS-190907-220242001

Hastings urged to ‘Drop Everything and Read’

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Sussex Teacher of the Year award winners

Top teachers across Sussex praised for their work at awards ceremony

Education

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Health More Health >>

Warning as alternative biodegradable straws may be unsuitable for vegetarians and vegans

Business

The Princess Royal opens the new MRI Suite at the Conquest Hospital

HRH The Princess Royal opens new MRI Suite

Health

Work has started to build a new medical centre on Bexhill Road, St Leonards. SUS-190717-134520001

Work underway on new medical centre in St Leonards

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Charlie Dannreuther has completed one bike ride and has two more planned, including swimming around five piers, to raise money for Brain Tumour Research

Sussex sea swimmer to circuit five piers in one day for Brain Tumour Research

Health

As a result of the success and expansion of Time for Dementia, the programme now needs to recruit over 200 families in Sussex. SUS-191207-105225001

Sussex families urgently needed to help health staff understand dementia

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Opinion More Opinion >>

Why are the authorities not enforcing the law in Hastings?

Opinion

Bexhill Road

Will Bexhill Road get flooded in a downpour?

Opinion

Hastings Grammar School

Hands off William Parker’s history - you’re not Hastings Grammar School

Opinion

Hastings Beer and Music Festival. Photo by Roberts Photographic.''Saturday evening SUS-171007-100333001

Disappointment at no family day at this year’s Hastings Beer and Music Festival

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People More People >>

Opening of TS Hastings' new cadet facility (in pictures)

People

The University of Brighton student has been shocked by the reaction she had received

Brighton student threatened with rape after designing award-winning 'anti-man-spreading' chair

Education

Lollipop man Keith Parkinson was on duty when a hammer was thrown at him

Hammer launched at Sussex lollipop man from van window

People

Pride Thameslink train at Brighton. Picture: Matthew Wilmhurst, GTR

Rainbow train unveiled to celebrate Brighton & Hove Pride

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JPNS FLYING ANT GV

Millions of flying ants swarm over Sussex

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