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  • News, sport, weather and travel updates from the South East of England.

  1. BBC South East Live: That’s it from us, goodbyepublished at 19:24 British Summer Time 3 August 2018

    Thanks for joining us this week for your news, travel and weather. We will be back on Monday morning.

    Remember if there is anything you think we need to know, you can contact us on email, Facebook and Twitter.

  2. Ambulance boss quits amid 'bullying' rowpublished at 19:18 British Summer Time 3 August 2018

    Adrian Bell had made a complaint about how trust staff were being treated, the BBC has learned.

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  3. Second council cuts services to 'minimum'published at 19:12 British Summer Time 3 August 2018

    East Sussex County Council said it had saved £129m since 2010 and needed to be realistic about the future.

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  4. Arrest death police officers clearedpublished at 19:01 British Summer Time 3 August 2018

    Duncan Tomlin died in hospital two days after being restrained and put in a police van in 2014.

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  5. Heathrow Hub seeks judicial review of government stancepublished at 16:18 British Summer Time 3 August 2018

    Plane over housesImage source, PA

    Heathrow Hub, which wants to extend the existing northern runway at Heathrow Airport, is seeking a judicial review of Transport Secretary Chris Grayling's decision to approve Heathrow Airport's own plan.

    That plan is to build a new full length runway next to the current northern runway at the airport.

    Heathrow Hub said said the process which led to the decision was "flawed".

    "As a result, Mr Grayling has selected the most expensive, complex, disruptive expansion plan which, among other things, we believe will unnecessarily cause a substantial rise is fees for passengers and airlines," it said.

  6. Battaash wins second King George Stakespublished at 16:08 British Summer Time 3 August 2018

    Battaash eases to victory to become the first horse to claim back-to-back wins in the Group Two King George Stakes at Goodwood.

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  7. Warning over batch of "contaminated" drugs ahead of Pridepublished at 15:39 British Summer Time 3 August 2018

    Police have warned of a "potentially dangerous" batch of "contaminated" drugs being sold ahead of Brighton Pride.

    The "Chupa Chups" pills - also known as Chompa Chumps which are shaped with a similar logo to the children's lollipop - are linked to recent deaths, according to the city's drugs and alcohol service Pavilions.

    They are being passed off as ecstasy or MDMA but are filled with other substances, the organisation which is linked to charity Mind said on Twitter.

    A Sussex Police spokesman: "Police want people to enjoy Pride this weekend and keep safe.

    "We are aware of reports warning of a potentially dangerous illegal drug, information of which is being shared widely across Sussex.

    "There is always a risk in taking any drugs and we urge people to stay safe. The devastating effect of drug use can have a much wider impact than just on the person taking them.

    "Most illegal drugs are cut with other substances, substances which could have an adverse effect on your body and cause serious illnesses and in extreme circumstances, death.

    "The best advice is not to take any drugs."

    Brighton and Hove City Council's public health consultant Dr Peter Wilkinson also said it was aware of the reports and looking into the drugs concerned.

  8. Girl attacked at bus stoppublished at 15:31 British Summer Time 3 August 2018

    A teenage girl has been attacked at a bus stop in Eastbourne.

    It happened between 17:00 and 18:00 BST on Saturday 28 July.

    A woman grabbed the 15-year-old around the neck in Seaside, outside The Alexandra pub.

    Police are looking for anyone who saw what happened.

  9. Homophobic attack: Police hunt three menpublished at 15:26 British Summer Time 3 August 2018

    CCTV imageImage source, Sussex Police

    These three men are being sought by police in connection with a homophobic attack on a man in Brighton.

    A 21-year-old man's jaw was fractured during the assault, which happened at Seaside Kebabs in Kings Road.

    He also needed stitches for a laceration to his face.

    Police say the attack happened at about 04:30 BST on Thursday 7 June.

    They believe the men may be from London.

  10. Fly-tippers wanted after lanes blockedpublished at 15:13 British Summer Time 3 August 2018

    Fly-tippingImage source, Sussex Police

    Police are searching for fly-tippers who have been littering lanes across East Sussex with rubble and waste.

    Officers believe the same offenders are responsible as each case involves fly-tipping in quiet country lanes in the early hours of the morning.

    Sussex Police have released pictures showing lanes blocked by waste, posing a hazard to road users as well as an environmental risk.

    The incidents have happened in areas including Berwick, Chiddingly and Alfriston.

    PC Jonathan Ivatt, of the Surrey and Sussex Road Policing Unit, said: “Fly-tipping is an offence under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and any information we receive will be shared with the council for them to consider possible prosecution.

    "In addition we will follow up any information about vehicle, driving or other offences."

    Fly-tippingImage source, Sussex Police
  11. Rise in abandoned bicyclespublished at 14:45 British Summer Time 3 August 2018

    Sarah Booker-Lewis
    Local Democracy Reporter

    A surge in the number of abandoned bicycles left locked to Brighton's bike racks has made parking harder for cyclists.

    Green councillor Alex Phillips highlighted the problem when she was unable to park her bike outside the Brighton Centre.

    Councillor Phillips said: "The council clearly need more officers to get rid of abandoned bikes. The problem seems much worse in the summer."

    Fellow cyclist Tony Janio, leader of the Conservative opposition on Brighton and Hove City Council, said that he was also aware of the problem.

    Councillor Janio said: "When I cycled into town for my morning yoga near to Brighton Town Hall at 7.30am, many of the cycle racks were already half full.

    "Some were taken by abandoned bikes and some by local residents who have nowhere else to park them overnight. We should be thinking about this.

    "This all defeats the whole purpose, of course, as having no spaces deters cycling." He described a "surge" of abandoned bikes in September and October when thousands of university students return.

    Councillor Janio added: "The problem is keeping them cycling when the cold weather comes along.

    "Once they are 'lost' they remain lost."

    In the first six months of this year the council's enforcement team collected 160 abandoned bikes.

  12. Parking charges begin at Surrey parkspublished at 14:29 British Summer Time 3 August 2018

    Rebecca Curley
    Local Democracy Reporter

    Parking meter at Longcross car park part, Chobham Common, SurreyImage source, John Oliver

    Parking charges have come into force at five parks and commons in Surrey.

    Pay meters are now operating at car parks for Chobham Common, Norbury Park, Ockham Common, Whitmoor Common, Rodborough Common and Newlands Corner.

    But there has been some opposition to the charges and fears at one site the parking meter itself is a danger to the public.

    John Oliver raised concerns over the positioning of the meter at Longcross car park at Chobham Common.

    He said: "The gate cannot be opened to allow emergency vehicle access. In the current dry weather this is absolutely vital as a fire could break out at any time."

    Parking meter at Longcross car park part, Chobham Common, SurreyImage source, John Oliver

    A Surrey County Council spokesman said Surrey Wildlife Trust, which manages the site as part of the council's Countryside Estate, had checked the gate and confirmed they were still able to open it and use it.

    He said: "We're facing huge financial pressure and have to save £250m over the next three years so we're looking to transform the way we work.

    "Our ultimate aim is to make the countryside self-financing and money raised from this and other areas like property rents and activities on our estate will ensure we can continue to protect and improve Surrey's countryside for generations to come."

    The move is expected to generate a revenue of around £3m over 15 years.

  13. BBC South East Festival Fridaypublished at 14:12 British Summer Time 3 August 2018

  14. Biker cleared of assault outside pubpublished at 13:40 British Summer Time 3 August 2018

    Christopher Harrison's eyeballs ruptured during an attack outside a pub in Hastings in 2016.

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  15. Activists slam BA for Pride sponsorshippublished at 13:14 British Summer Time 3 August 2018

    British Airways is under fire for helping to deport people who may face persecution abroad.

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  16. The LGBT prom for people who missed outpublished at 11:20 British Summer Time 3 August 2018

    Queer Prom aims to give a second chance to people who may not have had a good experience at their school prom.

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  17. Today's local news website headlinespublished at 10:28 British Summer Time 3 August 2018

    A newspaper printing pressImage source, Getty Images

    The Argus, external: Brighton Pride 2018 - everything you need to know

    Kent Online, external: Car crashes through fence onto railway line

    Get Surrey, external: Loveworks food bank in Reigate and Merstham running perilously short of supplies while demand rises

    Chichester Observer, external: Emergency call to Arundel Lido

    Kent Live, external: Newington Fish Bar in Ramsgate has been shortlisted for the Fish and Chip Shop of the Year

    Mid Sussex Times, external: Charity responds to residents' concerns over Burgess Hill disability centre closure

    Brighton and Hove News, external: Drugs seized and three men arrested in raids before Pride

    Brighton and Hove Independent, external: Hospital boss hopes for ‘huge improvement’ ahead of inspection

    Eastbourne Herald:, external 60th anniversary looms of Eastbourne Railway Station crash which killed five people

    Crawley and Horley Observer, external: New Crawley club to help young children with homework

    West Sussex County Times, external: Zebra crossing idea for Billingshurst Primary School

    Sussex Express, external: Police concern for welfare of missing man, 32

    Worthing Herald, external: ‘Quick thinking’ prevents Worthing field fire spreading

    Hastings Observer, external: ‘Space and aliens’ theme for this year’s Hastings Pride

  18. On BBC Sussex and BBC Surrey Mid Morning...published at 09:02 British Summer Time 3 August 2018

    Danny Pike
    Presenter, BBC Sussex and Surrey

    This morning I'm talking Brighton Pride, external.

    Join me from 09:00 BST.

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  19. It's going to be another hot onepublished at 08:43 British Summer Time 3 August 2018

    Rich Davis
    BBC Weather presenter

    It looks like the sun will be shining on Brighton Pride, and the rest of the South East, this weekend.

    Here's my forecast.

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  20. Young woman manages visitor attractionpublished at 07:45 British Summer Time 3 August 2018

    Jenny Hatton, 23, has been appointed the senior member of staff at the National Trust's Lamb House in Rye, East Sussex.

    She said: "It's really important to be a role model for other young women."