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Sussex local elections 2026
Sussex local elections 2026

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  1. 🎧 The battle for European footballpublished at 19:56 BST

    A new episode of BBC Radio Sussex's Albion Unlimited podcast is now available to listen to and download on BBC Sounds.

    Johnny Cantor talks can Brighton cope with European football as they strive for the Champions League, with former Premier League striker Chris Sutton joining the debate.

    There is also a lookahead to Saturday's trip to St James' Park with the help of BBC Radio Newcastle's Matthew Raisbeck.

    Listen below or on BBC Sounds here - and don't forget to subscribe to get each episode into your My Sounds feed.

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    Listen to every Brighton game live on BBC Radio Sussex, with all the build-up and full commentary with Johnny Cantor and Warren Aspinall, and there is a full preview of all Seagulls' matches on Fridays at 18:00 in The Weekend Warm-up

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  2. Will Seagulls qualify for Europe?published at 17:29 BST

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    It's still all to play for in Brighton's four remaining Premier League games.

    The permutations for getting into Europe this season are complex but BBC Sport's Dale Johnson has broken them down here.

    So will you be playing European football next season? If yes, why are you confident? If not, what can take you on to that next step?

    Get in touch with your views here

  3. 'Closing of an era' if Webster's time at Brighton ends this summerpublished at 11:57 BST

    Joe Sayers
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    Well, if the rumours are to be believed, Adam Webster's time at the Albion may draw to a close at the end of the 2025-26 season, and with it, a chapter that has helped define one of the most transformative periods in the club's history.

    Webster arrived as a statement signing, a record-breaking deal that signalled a shift in ambition and identity. But beyond the fee, it was his composure, intelligence and quiet leadership that truly embodied that new era. He wasn't just part of the project, he became one of its pillars.

    Through highs and lows, he has worn the shirt with a pride that never wavered. Injuries may have interrupted his rhythm at times, but they never diminished his resolve. Time and again, when doubts crept in or setbacks mounted, Webster returned - steady, reliable and determined - reminding everyone exactly why he remained so valued within the squad.

    There's something to be said for players who don't chase headlines but instead earn respect through professionalism and character. Adam has been that player. A calm presence in defence, a mentor within the dressing room and someone who understood what it meant to represent the club during a period of unprecedented growth.

    If this is indeed the end, it won't just be a farewell to a defender, it will be the closing of an era shaped by resilience, evolution and belief.

    Supporters will remember more than performances; they'll remember commitment, loyalty and integrity.

    Adam Webster may move on, but his place in the club's story is already secure.

    So here's to you, Webby. Brighton will always have a home for you.

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