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Exhibition celebrates Sussex heritage. The Sussex Archaeological Society : 175 years of collecting is open to the public in Lewes

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Large crowds were out to mark the return of Britain's Olympic and Paralympic stars

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Two teeneagers from Sussex have crossed the English Channel as part of a relay team of four.

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The 18-year-old was pictured alongside her smiling father in Kent after making the journey from New York to Heathrow.

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A man has been arrested for firearms offences after gunshots were heard in Hove in Sussex. Armed police were called to First Avenue on Sunday night.

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The real Harry Potter is selling his valuable first edition copy of The Philosopher's Stone. The hardback copy is one of only 500 in the first print run.

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Detectives investigating the death of a man from Reading have charged a man with his murder. Duane Denny, 46, was found dead in Erith, London, on Wednesday.

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Rosie Duffield campaigns for gender equality but says she fears for her safety after being trolled by transgender activists.

Canterbury MP forced to stay away from party conference after extremist threats

 The challenge, in Southsea, is raising awareness of veterans' mental health.

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The singer, who headlined on Friday night, posted a picture of himself after his stumbling accident.

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The lava is moving at 700 metres per hour on La Palma off northwest Africa, according to the Canary Islands Volcanology Institute.

Flowing lava destroys 100 houses after La Palma volcano eruption

A man has been arrested after four people were found dead on Sunday. Police say they believe the incident is isolated and are not looking for anyone else.

Killamarsh deaths: Community devastated after four found dead in house

Carson Shepherd has been found safe and well by police.

Seven-year-old boy missing since Sunday evening found safe and well

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Many demonstrators glued themselves to the road as they targeted major roads near Watford and Hatfield. The blockage caused traffic to pile up on the M25.

Climate protesters arrested after causing M25 rush hour traffic for fourth time

The man struck out a police when the tried to restrain him.

27 year old man arrested after 3 police officers injured in Omagh traffic stop

A volcano on Spain’s Atlantic Ocean island of La Palma has erupted after buildup of seismic activity, triggering evacuations of some 1,000 people to be sped up.

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A primary school teacher was told to "move out" after he made a terrifying discovery inside the walls of his house.

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Sir David Jason has described John Challis as “a gentleman in the true sense of the word”, following his Only Fools And Horses co-star’s death aged 79.

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In a statement, the party said it was not an "easy decision" but believed it was the "right one at this time". 

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Sacha Dench has been seriously injured after a paramotor accident in the western Highlands of Scotland.

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South Wales Police said it was investigating an incident that took place at around 11pm on Saturday night. 

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Dyfed Powys Police say formal identification has not yet taken place and the family have been informed. 

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Until now, anyone wishing to become fully qualified paramedics had to complete their degree in the Republic of Ireland or in Great Britain.

Student to begin studying on Northern Ireland's first Paramedic Sciences degree

A murder investigation has been launched after four people were found dead at a house in Derbyshire.

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The girl was reportedly sitting in the front of car and tried to escape through a rear window. 

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Folic acid is to be added to flour across the UK in drive to reduce life-threatening spinal conditions in babies.

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