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

  1. A poem for National Poetry Daypublished at 00:02 British Summer Time 4 October 2018

    Brighton's John McCullough reads 'the Zig-Zag Path' for National Poetry Day.

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  2. Harry and Meghan in Sussexpublished at 21:42 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    The Duke and Duchess of Sussex make their first official visit to the county.

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  3. New Ikea and homes plan approvedpublished at 21:10 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    Artist's impression of the development at LancingImage source, NEW MONKS FARM DEVELOPMENT

    A plan for 600 new homes and an Ikea store near Lancing has been approved by Adur District Council.

    A subsidiary company of Brighton and Hove Albion FC announced plans for the Swedish furniture store in Lancing as part of a scheme at New Monks Farm.

    Last time they chose to delay the decision - watched by hundreds of members of the public on a sweltering evening in July.

    Ahead of the meeting, there was movement on access to Lancing College and the environmental impact of the superstore, although fresh concerns emerged, including the future of a crossing over the A27 used by equestrians and cyclists.

    Dozens of residents attended tonight's meeting.

    Councillor David Simmons said: "Our families are expanding but there are no homes for them to live in."

  4. Grandma killed by stag-do drunk driverpublished at 20:14 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    A drunk man who had been driving at 120mph killed a grandmother while on a stag do.

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  5. Braking delay 'led to bus woman's death'published at 20:01 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    Beatrice Meager, 86, died in hospital 15 days after she was hurt when a bus she was on braked hard.

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  6. Firearms seized in police action against poachingpublished at 19:49 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    Bob Dale
    BBC Live reporter

    Police investigating reports of poaching in Surrey have seized a haul of air rifles and other weapons.

    It follows a number of reports of poaching and criminal damage around Bramley, Cranleigh and Alfold.

    Officers were called to Snowdenham Lane, Bramley, around 00:45 BST on 29 September.

    Snowdenham Lane, BramleyImage source, Google
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    Police were called to Snowdenham Lane in the early hours of Saturday

    Three men were questioned and air rifles, catapults and ball bearings were recovered.

    An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of poaching, possession of a bladed weapon and possession of a firearm.

  7. High fives as Harry and Meghan hit Sussexpublished at 18:56 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made their first official visit to Sussex.

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  8. How is the weather looking for the rest of the week?published at 17:58 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    John Hammond
    Weather forecaster

    Here's my forecast.

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  9. The end of a busy day - do come back soon!published at 17:11 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    Bob Dale
    BBC Live reporter

    Harry and Meghan have left their final engagement in Sussex, the Joff Youth Centre in Peacehaven.

    The Duchess of SussexImage source, Eddie Mitchell

    It was the first official visit to the county by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

    The Duke of SussexImage source, Eddie Mitchell

    Their day-long tour also took in Chichester, Bognor Regis and Brighton.

    Duke and Duchess of SussexImage source, Eddie Mitchell

    The royal couple are now on their way back to Kensington Palace.

    Duke and Duchess of SussexImage source, Eddie Mitchell
  10. Behind the scenes at the royal visitpublished at 16:53 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    The Duke and Duchess of Sussex met volunteers, staff and service users at the Survivors' Network, external, a Brighton organisation which helps those who've been victims of sexual violence.

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  11. Harry and Meghan thrill Sussex crowdspublished at 16:34 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    It's the first time the duke and duchess have made an official visit to the county.

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  12. Meeting young people in Peacehavenpublished at 16:05 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    The royal couple are inside the Joff Youth Centre in Peacehaven.

    They are hearing about its work on mental health and wellbeing.

    It's the last stop on their tour of Sussex.

    Duke of Duchess of SussexImage source, Getty Images
  13. Royal couple greet children in Brightonpublished at 15:58 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    The Duke and Duchess of Sussex chatted to young children outside the Royal Pavilion in Brighton.

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  14. How did Peacehaven get its name?published at 15:58 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    Stuart Maisner
    BBC Live reporter

    Crowds in Peacehaven

    Peacehaven had its creation and name heavily rooted in the events of World War One.

    Originally conceived as a "garden city by the sea", it was the brainchild of businessman and entrepreneur, Charles Neville in 1916.

    The aim was to create a town on the downs by the sea, a peaceful haven, where members of the public and, eventually, ex-servicemen would be able to purchase plots of land upon which they could build homes.

    The name of the town was chosen in a competition.

  15. Peacehaven: The final legpublished at 15:48 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    Amanda Akass
    Reporter, BBC South East Today

    There were huge cheers for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex as they arrived at the Joff Youth Centre in Peacehaven.

    It's the final leg of their whistle-stop visit to Sussex.

    Duke and Duchess of Sussex
  16. Man in court over mum and daughter murderspublished at 15:45 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    Jack Ralph is charged with murdering two women and attempting to murder a man in Hadlow.

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  17. Masks at the ready...published at 15:38 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    Crowds with a mask of the Duchess of Sussex

    Crowds have been getting their "Meghan" masks ready for the arrival of the royal couple.

    The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have now arrived in Peacehaven, and they will be visiting the Joff Youth Centre.

  18. Second murder charge after body findpublished at 15:34 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    Peter Beale, 39, was found dead with a suspected stab wound in High Street, Rochester.

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  19. Grandmother killed by grossly negligent drink-driverpublished at 15:26 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    Johnny O'Shea
    BBC News Online

    Faye RoweImage source, Handout

    A grandmother on holiday was killed in a multiple car crash when the driver of a high performance gold Jaguar lost control of his vehicle while over the drink-drive limit and on a stag party in north Cornwall.

    Faye Rowe (pictured), 70, from Kent, who was in another car, and Daniel Chaffe, 30, from Helstone in Cornwall, the driver of the Jaguar, both died after a head-on collision near Camelford on 23 September 2017.

    Mr Chaffe had been doing speeds of up to 120mph on the A39 shortly before the crash, an inquest heard.

    Toxicology reports also found cannabis in his system.

    At the hearing at Truro Magistrates' Court, the coroner recorded a conclusion of gross negligence manslaughter in relation to Mrs Rowe.

    The conclusion for Mr Chaffe was one of accidental death.

  20. A subject close to the royal couple's heartpublished at 15:23 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    Amanda Akass
    Reporter, BBC South East Today

    I'm in Peacehaven, where the Duke and Duchess will finish their tour later today.

    They'll be finding out what's being done to help young people with mental health issues.

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