Young people 'buying anxiety drug online'published at 14:41 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2018
The prescription drug Xanax is being sold illegally to children on social media sites, a BBC investigation finds.
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Young people 'buying anxiety drug online'published at 14:41 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2018
Missing: Have you seen John?published at 13:57 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2018
Bob Dale
BBC Live reporterThere's concern for a man from Eastbourne, who's been missing for a week.
John Da Silva, who's 48, suffers from depression and anxiety, and may not have taken his medication.
Image source, Sussex PoliceHe hasn't been seen since 6 February.
He was found in Brighton after going missing on a previous occasion.
Update: Man's body found at roadsidepublished at 13:55 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2018
The death of a man whose body was found in Sheppey Way, Iwade, this morning is being treated as unexplained, say Kent Police.
Officers were called to Sheppey Way at 07:49 GMT after a passer-by found the man dead at the roadside.
Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit have examined the scene and do not believe a vehicle was involved.
The road was reopened at 12:30 GMT.
Officers are compiling a report for the coroner.
Man dies in Heathrow taxiway crashpublished at 13:51 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2018
Police were called to a collision involving two staff vehicles on the taxiway at Heathrow airport.
Read MoreValentine's Day cards with a differencepublished at 13:03 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2018
Lizzie Massey
BBC Live reporterA police force is tweeting out Valentine's Day 'cards' in an effort to catch wanted people.
The annual tradition has proven effective in the past and the force is hoping people will "play cupid" and reunite them with those who have "broken their hearts".
There could even be a gift involved, as some tip-offs see people win a £500 reward.
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End of twitter postA spokesman added: "All we wanted was to spend some quality time with people who've been trying to avoid us lately.
"Can you play cupid and help us secure a date with some of the county's most wanted people?
"There's every chance it will be back to our place for coffee!"
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End of twitter post 2Shopkeeper fights off knife menpublished at 12:24 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2018
Bob Dale
BBC Live reporterA shopkeeper in St Leonards fought off two men armed with knives.
It happened at Food City in Caves Road just before 18:30 GMT on 12 February.
The pair escaped with two bottles of alcohol but no cash, after the shopkeeper forced them out of the building.
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of robbery.
Anti-fracker 'scaled rig at M23 services'published at 11:40 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2018
Peter Whittick describes himself as a "conscientious protester" just "trying to do the right thing".
Read MoreMan's body found at roadsidepublished at 11:21 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2018
A man's body has been found by a passer-by at the side of a road in Iwade, Kent Police said.
The body was found at about 07:50 GMT next to Sheppey Way.
Police said the cause of his death was unknown but he may have been hit by a car.
Det Insp Chris Dovey said: "I would ask motorists who have driven along Sheppey Way within the last 24 hours to carefully check their vehicles for signs of a collision."
The road has been closed from the Kingsferry roundabout to the junction with Old Ferry Road.
Fracking protester found guilty of oil rig delaypublished at 10:59 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2018
Sue Nicholson
BBC News
Image source, Sussex PoliceA fracking protester has been found guilty of offences relating to a 10-hour demonstration atop an oil drilling rig while it was parked at a service station.
Dr Peter Whittick, 53, from Crawley, climbed the machine at Pease Pottage services on the M23 in a bid to delay test drilling.
It was parked overnight while being transferred from the UK Oil and Gas (UKOG) test site near Billingshurst to the Angus Energy site at Lidsey near Bognor Regis.
Following a one-day trial at Brighton Magistrates' Court last week, Mr Whittick was found guilty of "hindering a person from driving on their onward journey".
He was given a conditional discharge and ordered to pay £105 costs.
The district judge told him: "You're a genuine protester with deep-seated views. But you crossed the line."
Police car rammed during pursuitpublished at 10:17 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2018
Officers were following the Ford Mondeo after a raid on a petrol station in Chattenden, Kent.
Read MoreBudget flights to South Americapublished at 10:10 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2018
Stuart Maisner
BBC Live reporter
Image source, NorwegianThe first ever budget flight from the UK to South America departs from Gatwick airport today.
Fares on the 14-hour Norwegian flight to Buenos Aires start from just over £250 one-way.
Read more here.
Danny's discussing 50 years of the BBC in Sussexpublished at 09:13 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2018
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End of twitter postWhat's today's weather got in store for us?published at 08:58 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2018
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End of twitter postGolden anniversary for the BBC in Sussexpublished at 08:23 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2018
Stuart Maisner
BBC Live reporter
The BBC is celebrating the 50th anniversary of local radio in Sussex today.
On this day back in 1968, Radio Brighton had its maiden broadcast.
The station was home to presenters and journalists who went on to become household names.
Jeremy Paxman, Kate Adie and Des Lynam all cut their teeth on the city's local BBC station.
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Police car rammed in Kentpublished at 08:05 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2018
Stuart Maisner
BBC Live reporterA dramatic video showing a police car being rammed by another vehicle has been released by Kent Police.
Officers were investigating the theft of a till from a petrol station in Main Road, Chattenden, at 01:45 GMT.
The police car, which was in pursuit of a black Ford Mondeo in connection with the incident, was rammed at 02:18 GMT in the Longfield Hill area.
Police have not yet located the car or the suspect.
No serious injuries were sustained during the collision.
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End of twitter postLuton Town 4-1 Crawley Townpublished at 22:51 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2018
Luton maintain their six-point lead atop League Two as striker James Collins scores twice in a 4-1 win over his former club Crawley.
Read MoreNorthampton Town 1-2 Gillinghampublished at 22:50 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2018
Gillingham continue their excellent run of form with a fifth win in eight games as they beat Northampton at Sixfields.
Read MoreWhat next for Manston Airport?published at 18:08 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2018
Kathryn Langley
BBC Live reporterPeople living near a former airport in Kent have been campaigning in Ramsgate.
Investors RiverOak Strategic Partners have applied to reopen Manston and turn it into an air freight hub.
Residents are concerned about aircraft noise.
This afternoon's local newspaper headlinespublished at 17:08 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2018
Image source, Getty ImagesThe Argus, external: Dad Frank Milligan died after thugs attacked daughter in Burgess Hill
Kent Online, external: Two teenage girls injured in alleged assault in Harbour Way, Folkestone
Surrey Mirror, external: Officers seized a Glock 17 from a house in Redhill after a resident reported seeing a man in the street with a gun
Mid Sussex Times, external: Astronomers confirm sightings of meteorite ‘fireball’
Hastings Observer, external: Call for old photos and footage of Hastings Mayday Run
Worthing Herald, external: Bomb disposal team investigate 'suspicious canister' on Worthing beach
Chichester Observer, external: CFT ‘aware’ of Tim Peake ticket ‘tout’
Kent Live, external: A Sevenoaks granddad who collapsed with a heart attack at a football game has revealed the key to his survival
Brighton and Hove News, external: Armed robber makes off with hundreds of pounds from Brighton shop
West Sussex County Times, external: New date announced for Horsham Pancake Races
Eastbourne Herald:, external Eastbourne Borough: Poor health forces ‘instrumental’ CEO Mike Spooner to resign
Brighton and Hove Independent:, external What are the ‘Chances’? Long-lost dog found two years on
What's the cost of a bottle of water?published at 15:40 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2018
A scheme to reduce plastic waste by offering free water bottle refills in shops and cafes has taken hold in Brighton.