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An 18-year-old pedestrian suffered serious head injuries after he was struck by a van on the A27 at Chichester.
Emergency services were called just after 01:00 BST today.
The pedestrian was taken to Southampton Hospital, where he remains in a life-threatening condition, say Sussex Police.
Nicole, from Chartham, loves her eight hens which she took home from a rescue centre.
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Image source, Eddie MitchellThe ram raid happened in the early hours
A man and a teenager have been arrested after a 4x4 was used to ram-raid the Co-op in Shoreham High Street in the early hours.
Sussex Police said nothing was taken in the attempted break-in at about 01:30 BST, but two vehicles were suspected of being involved.
Officers later stopped a Daihatsu 4x4 and a Mercedes Sprinter on the M25 near Leatherhead in Surrey.
Image source, Eddie MitchellA man and a boy were arrested
A 17-year-old boy from Woking was arrested on suspicion of attempted burglary, failing to provide a breath specimen for analysis, driving with no licence and driving with no insurance.
A 26-year-old man from Epsom was arrested on suspicion of failing to stop when asked to do so by police and attempted burglary.
Both remain in custody.
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Chichester Observer, external: New plans would link cycle path to Chichester’s Cross
Crawley and Horley Observer, external: Rare and endangered duckling hatches in Sussex
West Sussex County Times, external: Hundreds turn out for village activity evening
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Image source, SoutheasternSoutheastern released this picture of the flooded railway line yesterday
Severe weather yesterday caused flooding between Maidstone Barracks and Maidstone West - and it's led to morning rail services being affected.
Southeastern says this has led to extensive damage to line side equipment, meaning that the line will be blocked until about 10:00 BST.
Network Rail workers pumped more than 30,000 gallons of water from the track and track bed overnight.
Souyheastern says the following alterations will apply to High Speed services from Maidstone:
The company is urging people to check their journeys before they travel, by clicking here, external.
Yasmine Djadoudi
BBC Live reporter
A woman from Brighton has organised a walk to try and raise awareness of her partner's disappearance eight months ago.
Sajid Javid begins his new job as home secretary with a pledge to "do right" by the Windrush generation.
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It's going to be a dry and chilly night for most of us later.
Thankfully, current forecasting suggests the weekend will be more settles, for the bank holiday.
Here's Ian Fergusson with the weather forecast for the West of England.
Stuart Maisner
BBC Live reporter
One man died after being swept into the sea at Ramsgate as high winds and heavy rain swept across the South East.
Weather for the week ahead
A child was raped by her step-father and mother and her younger sister was abused, a court hears.
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Read MoreThousands of pounds worth of jewellery has been stolen from a house in Barcombe, near Lewes.
The burglary happened on Wednesday 18 April.
Thieves smashed a back door to get into the property and took several items including this distinctive bracelet.
Image source, Sussex PoliceOther items taken include two 24-carat gold signet rings inscribed with a capital 'D' and the date 09/02/1970 and matching cuff links and gold pocket watch.
Police are alerting dealers and retailers to be suspicious of any such items they may be offered.
Flood Street in Mersham, Ashford, was full of water this afternoon.
The card is dated 29 October 1888, which was 11 days before Mary Kelly was murdered.
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