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  • Updates on Wednesday 19 October

  1. ICYMI: 'Our schools are struggling'published at 10:21 British Summer Time 19 October 2016

    West Sussex school leaders headed to Downing Street to demand more money.  

  2. Train strike moves into second daypublished at 09:51 British Summer Time 19 October 2016

    Southern rail commuters face a second day of disruption as RMT members continue a three-day strike over the role of conductors.

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  3. What happened #onthisday?published at 09:38 British Summer Time 19 October 2016

    School run concerns, the cost of HS2 to the South East, and illegal cigarette sales. They were the top stories #onthisday one, three and five years ago.  

  4. ICYMI: Orphaned organgutan saved by Sussex charity workerspublished at 09:17 British Summer Time 19 October 2016

    Stuart Maisner
    BBC Live reporter

    This story from yesterday had enough of an awww factor that we thought we'd post it again.

    Rescuers from the Sussex charity International Animal Rescue are looking after a baby orangutan.

  5. Petition in support of former Sussex bishoppublished at 08:57 British Summer Time 19 October 2016

    Stuart Maisner
    BBC Live reporter

    A petition will be given to the Church of England later urging it to re-examine the case against a former Sussex Bishop. 

  6. Southern strike: 'Standing firm'published at 08:17 British Summer Time 19 October 2016

    The RMT has said Southern guards who are on strike are "standing firm" on the second day of strike action.

    General Secretary Mick Cash said:

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    The RMT thanks the travelling public for their support and understanding as our members demand that passenger safety be put before private profit. Southern Rail need to get out of their bunker and start serious and genuine talks with the trade unions."

  7. 'Don't tell 'em, Pike'published at 07:56 British Summer Time 19 October 2016

    Danny Pike
    Presenter, BBC Sussex

    Here's a look at what's coming up on my programme on BBC Sussex at 09:00 BST 

  8. This morning's headlines in the South Eastpublished at 07:23 British Summer Time 19 October 2016

    Stuart Maisner
    BBC Live reporter

    Lorry death investigation, rail strike continues and school fines for parents. Here are this morning's top stories in the South East.

  9. Hughton: 'The goalie showed his value'published at 06:47 British Summer Time 19 October 2016

    Kathryn Langley
    BBC Live reporter

    Albion boss Chris Hughton speaking to Adrian Harms after last night's 1-0 win over Wolves in the Championship. 

    It's put the Seagulls up to third in the table. 

    Hear more on BBC Sussex breakfast this morning. 

    Chris Hughton
  10. Autumn's here to stay!published at 06:27 British Summer Time 19 October 2016

    Rachel Mackley
    Weather Presenter

    It's staying cool for the rest of the week. Here's my forecast.  

  11. Good morning from Sussex Livepublished at 06:11 British Summer Time 19 October 2016

    We'll be here until 22:00 BST with all the news, travel, weather and sport for the county.

    This starry sky over Beachy Head was sent in by Maxine Monaghan. It's today's #PhotoOfTheDay.  

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    Beachy Head at nightImage source, Maxine Monaghan