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  1. Which South East constituencies are most vulnerable to change?published at 09:48 British Summer Time 21 April 2017

    The electoral map of the South East is almost exclusively blue at the moment, but whilst there are several very safe seats, there are also plenty of constituencies that could see a change in the upcoming election.

    We've compiled this list of the most vulnerable seats in Kent and Sussex.

  2. A look at Albion promotion parades through the yearspublished at 09:10 British Summer Time 21 April 2017

    Stuart Maisner
    BBC Live reporter

    After it was announced the Seagulls will take part in an open-top bus tour through Brighton on Sunday 14 May, we take a look at the club's previous parades.

    Can you spot yourself or someone you know?

  3. Kyle: "there will be no pact" with Greens in Brightonpublished at 08:41 British Summer Time 21 April 2017

    Peter Kyle

    Sussex's only Labour MP Peter Kyle has ruled out an electoral pact with the Greens in Brighton & Hove. 

    Some had called for Labour not to field a candidate in Brighton Pavilion - held by Green MP Caroline Lucas - and in exchange, the Greens would stand aside for Labour in Hove and Brighton Kemptown. 

    But Peter Kyle told me that, while it made sense for Labour to focus more resources on fighting Tory-held Kemptown than Green-held Pavilion, he would not do a deal with the Greens, and Caroline Lucas would face a Labour opponent on June 8th. 

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    A pact is complete anathema to my political philosophy. I don't go away and think 'how can I stitch up an election? Let's get together with another party and tell voters who to vote for.' I don't own votes. It's the voters who tell us what to do, not us who tell the voters what to do. So there will be no pact.

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    However, there is a separate issue where we think very carefully about election strategy. Would I rather have Caroline Lucas or a Tory MP? Of course it's going to be Caroline. We have another part of Brighton where there's a Tory MP. So where are we going to focus our resources? It's pretty obvious what we're going to do."

    Peter Kyle MP, (Lab) Hove

  4. Today's Sussex newspaper headlinespublished at 08:16 British Summer Time 21 April 2017

    NewspapersImage source, Getty Images

    The Argus:, external Squatters make University of Brighton building in Circus Street their new home

    Eastbourne Herald:, external Shoppers provide £14,000 boost for Eastbourne charities

    Chichester Observer:, external Motorists warned to expect delays at Comet Corner

    Hastings Observer:, external Six people arrested after police hunt in Hastings

    Sussex Express: , externalPolice recover items linked to Crowborough burglary

  5. ICYMI: Could this robot seal help dementia patients?published at 07:57 British Summer Time 21 April 2017

    Amanda Akass
    Reporter, BBC South East Today

    Researchers at the University of Brighton claim this robotic seal called Paro, which uses artificial intelligence, can help people with dementia.  

  6. What's the weather got in store?published at 07:23 British Summer Time 21 April 2017

    Elizabeth Rizzini
    Weather presenter

    It's a warmer start to the day than of late. Here's my forecast. 

  7. It could be a big night for the Seagullspublished at 07:02 British Summer Time 21 April 2017

    Stuart Maisner
    BBC Live reporter

    Brighton and Hove Albion could secure the Championship title if they win at Norwich tonight.

    The Seagulls secured promotion to the Premier League on Monday after a thirty four year absence in the top flight of football.

    An open-top bus parade will take place through the city on Sunday 14 May in celebration.   

    Brighton supportersImage source, Getty Images
  8. 'One hour a day at home - it's not acceptable'published at 06:20 British Summer Time 21 April 2017

    Bryony MacKenzie
    Education correspondent, BBC South East Today

    Her son's violent behavioural problems have left him without a school place, and now this mother says her family's in crisis.

  9. The weekend's almost herepublished at 05:59 British Summer Time 21 April 2017

    Stuart Maisner
    BBC Live reporter

    Good morning. 

    We loved this shot of Jacqueline Rackham's dog Louis enjoying the Bluebell woods near Arundel, it's our #PhotoOfTheDay.  

    DogImage source, Jacqueline Rackham

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