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These are the top stories across Sussex for February 13.
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00:00 Hi, I'm Megan, a reporter for Sussex World, and these are the top stories from across
00:05 the county for today, Tuesday, February 13th.
00:10 East Bonbarra Council has been accused of misleading the media over its reported debt.
00:15 In January, it was announced that the council owed over £112 million in long-term debt
00:20 as of September 2023.
00:23 This was reported in several media outlets as its total amassed debt, which Councillor
00:28 Robert Smart has called a 'gross error'.
00:31 He believes the council has misled media outlets by not disclosing the short-term debt, and
00:35 that the total is actually £181 million.
00:39 However, the council has said that its level of debt is well within authorised limits,
00:44 and that by the end of the financial year, is expected to total £125 million for its
00:49 general fund and about £54 million for the housing revenue account.
00:55 Police are appealing for witnesses following a reported stabbing in Crawley last month.
01:00 Sussex Police said a 19-year-old man reported cycling in Bew Bush Drive between 3am and
01:04 4am on Saturday, January 13th, when a male came up behind him on a bicycle.
01:11 After a short interaction, police said the victim was stabbed once in the side before
01:15 the suspect fled the scene.
01:17 Police have asked anyone with information to get in touch.
01:21 And finally, a dog described as an overgrown puppy is looking for a home in Sussex.
01:26 Tuck's dream come true would be to find an understanding family who could offer him their
01:30 patience, support him with some confidence building, and allow him plenty of time to
01:35 settle into his new routine.
01:37 Staff at Dogs Trust say once you've taken the time to build a friendship with the 7-year-old,
01:42 he will reveal his true fun and playful character and will turn into an overgrown puppy with
01:47 his toys.
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