BBC Sussex

@BBCSussex

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Brighton, Sussex, UK

Joined January 2010

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BBC Sussex@BBCSussex · 9 h

Dozens of people living in Newhaven have been evacuated from their homes due to reports of unexploded military bombs inside a house. Tap below to read more: bbc.in/4lK88lT

BBCSussex's tweet card. A 50-metre exclusion zone is set up around a property in Newhaven.

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BBC Sussex@BBCSussex · 9 h

The potential takeover of a community-run, not-for-profit GP surgery in Brighton by a private provider has been paused, following widespread local opposition. Tap below to read more: bbc.in/4o52AnH

BBCSussex's tweet card. A Brighton MP hails the decision as a "victory" for the community in Whitehawk after a campaign.

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BBC Sussex@BBCSussex · 10 h

A jury has found that transgender woman Joanna Rowland-Stuart killed her partner in Brighton. Tap below to read more: bbc.in/45k5DAT

BBCSussex's tweet card. Joanna Rowland-Stuart, who was ruled unfit to plead, attacked Andrew Rowland-Stuart with a sword.

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BBC Sussex@BBCSussex · 11 h

Patients across Sussex have been told to think carefully about which NHS services they use as resident doctors go on strike. Tap below to read more: bbc.in/4f61Vy0

BBCSussex's tweet card. NHS trusts across Kent, Sussex and Surrey promise to prioritise emergency and critical care.

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BBC Sussex@BBCSussex · 12 h

Three people from Hastings and St Leonards have avoided the death penalty for smuggling cocaine disguised as packets of Angel Delight into Indonesia. Tap to read more: bbc.in/3IKrd8X

BBCSussex's tweet image. Three people from Hastings and St Leonards have avoided the death penalty for smuggling cocaine disguised as packets of Angel Delight into Indonesia.

Tap to read more: bbc.in/3IKrd8X

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BBC Sussex@BBCSussex · 13 h

A rare Emmenopterys henryi tree at Borde Hill, near Haywards Heath, is to flower for only the sixth time in almost 100 years. More here: bbc.in/4maDIcb

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BBC Sussex@BBCSussex · 13 h

Three people from Hastings and St Leonards have avoided the death penalty for smuggling cocaine disguised as packets of Angel Delight into Indonesia. Tap below to read more: bbc.in/453Fy7M

BBCSussex's tweet card. The trio were on trial for smuggling cocaine disguised in packets of powdered dessert.

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BBC Sussex@BBCSussex · 13 h

Two men have been arrested in connection to a stabbing in an alleyway in Chichester. Tap below to read more: bbc.in/4lPXfzc

BBCSussex's tweet card. Sussex Police say they arrested two men in Brighton after a man was found with serious stab wounds.

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BBC Sussex@BBCSussex · 14 h

A fire at a Tesco superstore in Hove is being treated as deliberate, Sussex Police say. More here: bbc.in/3IHf6cV

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BBC Sussex@BBCSussex · 14 h

Sussex Police must improve its crime investigations as it does not always pursue relevant and proportionate lines of enquiry, an inspection has found. Tap below to read more: bbc.in/4lCKvf0

BBCSussex's tweet card. An inspection found Sussex Police did not have capacity to progress many older investigations.

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BBC Sussex@BBCSussex · 14 h

Two NHS boards in Sussex and Surrey will merge as part of a government savings drive, putting hundreds of jobs at risk. Tap below to read more: bbc.in/4o3z8OP

BBCSussex's tweet card. NHS Sussex and Surrey Heartlands ICBs will merge, putting hundreds of jobs at risk.

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BBC Sussex@BBCSussex · 15 h

A fire at a Tesco superstore in Hove is being treated as deliberate, Sussex Police say. Tap below to read more: bbc.in/46lUtwD

BBCSussex's tweet card. Fire crews were called to a Tesco store in Hove after barbecue charcoal was allegedly set alight.

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BBC Sussex@BBCSussex · 21 h

A beautiful sunset at Beachy Head. Thank you to Grazyna Hammond for today's #PhotoOfTheDay 📸

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BBC Sussex@BBCSussex · 22 h

Boys need better role models to escape toxic online influencers, says Brighton & Hove Albion's chief executive, as he launches the Lost Boys Taskforce. Tap below to read more: bbc.in/46WZb44

BBCSussex's tweet card. A new taskforce to help young men is led by Brighton & Hove Albion FC chief executive Paul Barber.

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BBC Sussex@BBCSussex · 22 h

A rare Emmenopterys henryi tree at Borde Hill, near Haywards Heath, is to flower for only the sixth time in almost 100 years. Tap below to read more: bbc.in/4om0Jev

BBCSussex's tweet card. The Emmenopterys henryi at Borde Hill is preparing to bloom for the first time since 2021.

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BBC Sussex@BBCSussex · Jul 23

The government has been urged to prioritise securing the release of an East Sussex couple detained in Iran after it was feared they could have been harmed by Israeli strikes. Tap below to read more: bbc.in/4lKxtw8

BBCSussex's tweet card. It was initially unclear if the couple had been caught up in the bombing of Evin Prison in Tehran.

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BBC Sussex@BBCSussex · Jul 23

Plans to build up to 235 homes in Henfield have been approved. Tap below to read more: bbc.in/45e4LxL

BBCSussex's tweet card. The decision by councillors could be overturned due to concerns about a nearby gas pipeline.

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BBC Sussex@BBCSussex · Jul 23

An event has taken place to mark the 35th anniversary of Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation, the football club's official charity. Tap below to read more: bbc.in/4l4aLy0

BBCSussex's tweet card. Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation hosts a family fun day to mark its achievements.

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BBC Sussex@BBCSussex · Jul 23

The parents of a 14-year-old boy who was murdered in 2014 have attended the launch of a youth programme to tackle online grooming in Sussex. More here: bbc.in/413trXe

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BBC Sussex@BBCSussex · Jul 23

Two brothers have been reminiscing on how Ozzy Osbourne spent months staying at their home in Capel whilst recording two studio albums. Tap below to read more: bbc.in/3IIkc8D

BBCSussex's tweet card. Brothers Frank and Billy Andrews reminisce about Ozzy Osbourne recording at their Surrey home.

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