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An independent review into how the Church of England handled the case of a Sussex bishop accused of being a child abuser will be published later today.
The church has apologised to the relatives of former Bishop of Chichester George Bell for the way it investigated the claims.
Primary School children in Medway and East Sussex have fallen below the government's expectations with less than 65% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
The family of East Sussex adventurer Christian Velten - who went missing in West Africa 14 years ago - are still hoping he will make his way home after he was apparently seen begging.
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Jonah squashes all oppositionpublished at 14:05 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2018
Stuart Maisner
BBC Live reporter
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Jonah Bryant, 12, from Shoreham has become the British Junior Open squash champion.
The Sussex schoolboy won the title in Birmingham in just 22 minutes as he raced to the biggest global junior title of his career.
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Today's local newspaper headlinespublished at 13:44 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2018
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The Argus, external: 12 fans banned over trouble must sign 'behaviour agreements' to watch their side play live again
Crawley and Horley Observer, external: Call for more NHS funding for local health services
Kent Online, external: Horse-drawn cart found dumped in Aylesford woodland
Surrey Mirror, external: Customers 'absolutely gutted' as South Park pub the Barley Mow looks set to close
Hastings Observer, external: Dog owners get free museum visit
Mid Sussex Times, external: Trust thanks staff as 5,000 treated in A&E over Christmas
Worthing Herald, external: Piano shop owner's photo search after will.i.am visits store
Chichester Observer, external: Bosham family's delight as missing cat returns after two years
Kent Live, external: Air ambulance called as man is rescued from inside bin lorry in Rochester High Street
Brighton and Hove News, external: Witness appeal after Brighton motorcyclist seriously hurt after crash with van
West Sussex County Times, external: Bikes and jewellery stolen from Horsham district homes
Armed robbery in Dartfordpublished at 13:13 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2018
Stuart Maisner
BBC Live reporter
Police in Dartford are appealing for witnesses after an armed robbery at a supermarket.
Two men went into the Co-Op in Chastilian Road at around 19:40 GMT on Saturday night.
One of the men was believed to be carrying a gun.
The men fled with a quantity of cash, no one was hurt.
Disney defends skin darkening in Aladdinpublished at 13:09 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2018
Disney admits 'making up' a handful of white actors so they would 'blend in' during Aladdin crowd scenes.
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Witnesses sought over coast road crashpublished at 12:59 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2018
Kathryn Langley
BBC Live reporter
Image source, Eddie Mitchell
Two men were badly hurt during a crash between a motorbike and a van on the A259 in Saltdean.
The collision happened at about 16:00 GMT on Friday near the junction with Bannings Vale.
The 28-year-old biker, who's from Brighton, suffered serious injuries to his leg, chest and pelvis.
The driver, a 50-year-old from Portslade, was taken to hospital with injuries to his face.
Woking 4-4 Maidstone Unitedpublished at 12:29 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2018
Woking and Maidstone's winless runs continue as they share the spoils from an eight-goal thriller at Kingfield Stadium.
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PC admits possessing child abuse imagespublished at 12:21 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2018
The Brighton-based officer was suspended from his duty by Sussex Police following an investigation.
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Warning over abuse of anxiety drugpublished at 11:58 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2018
Kathryn Langley
BBC Live reporter
The government has admitted to BBC South East that a powerful and addictive drug is becoming a problem among teenagers in the region.
The drug, known as Xanax, is often sold on the black market and may often be counterfeit.
The Canterbury charity Addaction says more needs to be done to raise awareness of the drug which is often sold through social media.
Last chance for say on future of churchpublished at 11:27 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2018
Kathryn Langley
BBC Live reporter
A public consultation ends today on the future of a church in Eastbourne that contains paintings by one of the great post-war muralists.
St Elisabeth's in Victoria Drive is earmarked for demolition.
The wall paintings by Hans Feibusch were created during World War Two and campaigners want the murals saved.
Church bosses say it would cost about £300,000 to remove them.
Margate ceremony marks baptism of Christpublished at 11:10 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2018
Kathryn Langley
BBC Live reporter
A 12-year-old boy has taken a dip in the sea in Margate on one of the coldest days of the winter so far.
The annual Greek Orthodox celebration started more than half a century ago.
Seagulls fans banned after match troublepublished at 10:14 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2018
The club host its rivals, Crystal Palace, once again in the third round of the FA cup.
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Experience the thrill of a Spitfire flightpublished at 10:09 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2018
Kathryn Langley
BBC Live reporter
Have you ever wondered what it's like to fly the iconic Spitfire?
Now you can find out at a museum in Kent.
Call for action on 'notorious' roadpublished at 08:57 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2018
Pete Funnell lost his son Will on the A229 near Maidstone four years ago.
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Man critical after Rochester crashpublished at 08:38 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2018
A 20-year-old Chatham man is in a critical condition in a London hospital after a crash in Rochester.
The crash happened at about 14:50 GMT on Sunday on the A228 at Frindsbury Hill.
The injured man's red and white Honda off-road motorcycle collided with a silver Renault Scenic, Kent Police said.
The 50-year-old male driver of the car was uninjured. Police are appealing for witnesses.
More fans banned ahead of Albion v Palace matchpublished at 07:30 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2018
Kathryn Langley
BBC Live reporter
Image source, Getty Images
Twelve more Brighton and Hove Albion fans have been banned ahead of tonight's FA Cup match with Crystal Palace.
It's after the club reviewed CCTV footage of anti-social behaviour at the stadium during their last meeting in November.
Extra security and extra police have been laid on for the clash at the Amex.
Last time the two teams met six fans were arrested and two stewards were injured.
Woman arrested after postman hit by carpublished at 18:58 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January 2018
Kent Police say the woman was arrested in Margate on suspicion of drinking and driving.
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Ebbsfleet United 0-1 Chesterpublished at 17:52 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January 2018
Chester move to within six points of safety with a first win in four National League games at Ebbsfleet.
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Dover Athletic 1-2 Aldershot Townpublished at 17:48 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January 2018
Nicke Kabamba's debut goal lifts Aldershot to a win at Dover which keeps the pressure on National League leaders Macclesfield.
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How do you make the perfect dart?published at 11:12 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January 2018
As competitive darts reaches its annual climax, a Welsh firm explains how to make a top-class dart.
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London's most affordable commuter townspublished at 21:48 Greenwich Mean Time 5 January 2018
After this week's rise in train fares, we look at the commuter towns where your money goes further
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