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September 24: Albion star's shirt on offer
A priceless piece of Albion history is being auctioned by a fan to bolster the football club's campaign for funds. Kieran Maguire knew the number seven shirt he 'borrowed' from a laundry basket at the Goldstone Ground in late 1983 would one day come to
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Isthmain Premier: Pook wields axe
Worthing manager Alan Pook has axed three of his summer signings after a mixed start to the season. Ian Payne, Youness Nabil and Brahim Eloumani have all been released after failing to make an impact at Woodside Road. In a week of changes, Roy Pook has
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Hessenthaler has perfected dual role
It must be the hardest job in football, which perhaps explains why Albion have never had one. Gillingham's Andy Hessenthaler is the Tom Cruise of management, achieving Mission Impossible according to Albion boss Mark McGhee. The game is littered with
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Rugby: Andrew blast was out of order
Sussex referee under fire from Rob Andrew today re-assessed his performance at the summit of the Zurich Premiership and said: "I was happy with my performance." Sean Davey believes he did all he could to keep a tetchy tussle betwen Newcastle and Harlequins
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Hockey: G's target second promotion
Kwan Browne expects East Grinstead to be back among hockey's elite come next April. A second successive promotion is the target for the men from Saint Hill. Player-coach Browne set out a two-year plan to steer Grinstead back into the premier division
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Letter: Double standards
Councillor Craig Turton feels we should cycle, use public transport and walk (The Argus, September 17). In the same paper the council announced roadworks were being suspended on the A23 to allow Labour delegates to get into town. Maybe we should all park
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Albion star's shirt on offer
A priceless piece of Albion history is being auctioned by a fan to bolster the football club's campaign for funds. Kieran Maguire knew the number seven shirt he 'borrowed' from a laundry basket at the Goldstone Ground in late 1983 would one day come to
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Noise row neighbour loses appeal
A dustman claimed the neighbours he harassed had a vendetta against him because he snored so loudly. Graham Tusler, 61, was giving evidence at Lewes Crown Court where he was appealing against a conviction for harassing Elizabeth and Kenneth Bates, who
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Marie suspect on four murder charges
A man accused of murdering grandmother Marie Harding and three other people was seen by a judge in his prison cell today. Daniel Julian Gonzalez, 24, is alleged to have stabbed Mrs Harding, 73, from Southwick, on Wednesday last week. He was due to appear
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Letter: More fines
We can assume TM Bailey (Letters, September 14) only ever cycles in cycle lanes and not on undesignated areas where it is life threatening to everybody and their dog. He should remember that people have to cross cycle lanes to get kerbside to cross the
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County League: Round-Up
Three Bridges striker Clinton Moore is set to join his ninth club in 14 months. Moore could be on his way to leaders Horsham YMCA, who have made a seven-day approach. YM would become his third club of the season after he started the campaign at Ifield
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Taxi charge for student was £1,450
A taxi tout ran a scam picking up Asian students from an airport and charging them hundreds of pounds for journeys they had already paid for. Lounes Khalfi charged a Chinese teenager almost £1,000 and a Japanese student almost £1,500 for trips from Heathrow
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Letter: Who's responsible?
The leader of Brighton and Hove City Council, Ken Bodfish, and the leader of the Greens, Keith Taylor, appear anxious for us to believe that David Panter, the departing chief executive, was a good thing. In a democracy the public is entitled to know who
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Isthmian Division One: Round-Up
Burgess Hill are set to give on-loan Lewes midfielder Danny Davis his league debut tomorrow when they entertain division one bottom side Croydon. Defender Sean Edwards has finished his three-match ban and should return to the side, which has a chance
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Inside the home of amateur anarchists
The Argus today went inside the home of anarchists accused of plotting to disrupt next week's Labour Party conference. A catapult hung from a wall and rooms were strewn with anti-establishment leaflets and posters. A Palestinian flag lay screwed up on
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Letter: Tree vandals
I was not aware that Dutch elm disease had attacked trees in Portland Road (The Argus, September 20). The trees in the road have always been trimmed nicely and look quite healthy. It is a sad state of affairs, however, that newly planted trees in Portland
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Vroom! We took £3m off the taxman
A FAMILY-run car dealership has won a £3.4 million payout from the taxman thanks to a VAT blunder dating back 30 years. Caffyns, based in Eastbourne and employing 800 people at 32 showrooms across Sussex, was wrongly charged £1.5 million by Customs and
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Conference South: Rooks stick with keeper
Lewes manager Steven King is staying loyal to goalkeeper Ade Bankole. The Nigerian stopper was blamed for all three goals as the Rooks lost 3-2 to Hayes in midweek. Former Margate keeper Scott Ward excelled when Bankole was suspended for three games recently
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Letter: Knowledge is key
I echo the sentiments of Green Party spokesman Nigel Tart when he says it's time to get back to our common roots and start fighting prejudice in a joined-up way (Letters, September 18). Racism is nonsensical to me and I certainly find it non-arguable
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Letter: Racism is just plain wrong
Shame on HMV, Virgin Megastore and Brighton and Hove City Council. All agree that the lyrics of rappers such as Elephant Man and Beenie Man are offensive but defend their right to incite violence towards gays on the basis that it is not their place to
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Football: Keeper nets historic penalty double
Ringmer's Ross Standen has made football history by becoming the first keeper to score two goals in an FA competition. Standen netted twice from the spot during the 10-0 win against Cove in the FA Vase first qualifying round two weeks ago. It could have
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Golf: Graham wins Open at last
Steve Graham is the 11th amateur to win the Sussex Open Championship. Graham, 41, sealed victory at Willingdon with a ten-foot birdie putt on the last green. He has been around a long time but this was his first victory in the county open and, surprisingly
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Brakes, Freebutt, Brighton, Sunday September 26
Burgeoning seems too understated a word for the momentum Brighton's music scene is gaining. Not only are local bands like Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster, British Sea Power, Electric Soft Parade and Electrelane becoming increasingly successful in their
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The Holiday Plan, Brighton Enigma, Brighton, Sunday September 26
Getting a break in today's publicity-led music industry often means making a decision between exposure and credibility - as these four happy-go-lucky Londoners found out. After building up a reputation as a hip outfit doling out edgy, emo-rock sounds,
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Refuse depot to boost recycling
A waste depot in Hove hopes to expand its operation to boost the city's recycling rates. The plant in Leighton Road, which is run on behalf of Brighton and Hove City Council by Onyx South Downs, deals with 18,000 tonnes of rubbish every year. With the
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EU red tape is 'choking small firms'
Too many rules and too much red tape are strangling Britain's 3.8 million small businesses, the UK Independence Party claimed yesterday. UKIP Euro MP Godfrey Bloom said the only answer is for the UK to leave the European Union, source of about 80% of
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Richmond Fontaine, Hanbury Ballroom, Kemp Town, Brighton, Monday September 27
Considered by many the heroes of new Americana, Richmond Fontaine blend pedal-steel guitar, organ, guitar, bass, drums and vocals to achieve an emotional, big and open sound. Hailing from Portland, Oregon, lyrically they specialise in narrated snapshots
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Wimbledon
(Cert 12A, 98mins): Starring Kirsten Dunst, Paul Bettany, Sam Neill and Jon Favreau. Directed by Richard Locraine There's nothing like a Working Title rom-com to get the box office humming. The people who brought us Four Weddings And A Funeral, Notting
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Ae Fond Kiss
(Cert 15, 94mins): Starring Atta Yaqub and Eva Birthistle. Directed by Ken Loach Known for his frank and gritty depictions of modern society, director Ken Loach once again approaches a meaty issue in Ae Fond Kiss, the last in the director's five-film
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The Price, Theatre Royal, Brighton, September 27 to October 2
Possibly the most famous grumpy old man in Britain, Warren Mitchell was a latecomer to fame. It wasn't until he hit 40 that he landed the part of everybody's favourite ranting bigot, Alf Garnett in Til Death Do Us Part - but apparently lack of hair had
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Letter: Walking back to health
I was sorry to read your columnist Vanora Leigh say she had little faith in people being motivated to get fit by walking (Thursday September 16). At Healthwalks we've been working really hard to let people know what a brilliant form of exercise simple
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Letter: The only thing missing was the hunting horn
Hunting supporter Stephen Mockford says he went to London to stage a peaceful protest but ended up with blood pouring down his face from police batons (The Argus, September 17). Did he really think the protest would be peaceful? I can't believe he is
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Letter: If you don't believe in democracy, chief, quit
Thank you for publishing a photograph of our invisible Chief Constable. I have never known what he looked like. I understand he has applied to be the next chief of the Metropolitan Police. What will he do? Send letters to people asking them not to protest
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Letter: Grim future
As a cyclist and pedestrian I would just like to say that the freestanding barriers with the no cycling signs are a waste of time and money. Cyclists who ignore warnings on the ground also ignore these barriers. They are also a hazard to the disabled
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Speedway: Eagles look to sign off in style
Eastbourne Eagles are relying on the magnificent seven to give them a winning finale to the season. The Sussex squad go into tomorrow night's challenge clash against Elite League champions-elect Poole Pirates trailing by 21 points after they were beaten
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Slaughtered rabbits dumped at roadside
A sinister pile of more than 50 newly-killed rabbits has horrified animal-lovers. Volunteers dedicated to re-homing unwanted animals said the animals were needlessly shot with an air rifle or bludgeoned to death. Animal rescuer Trevor Weeks believed the
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Letter: Shut up
In response to TM Bailey (Letters, September 14), about three years ago my car was virtually written off by a cyclist careering down New England Hill on the wrong side of the road. My car's windscreen, bumper, offside front wing and rear door skin all
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Isthmian Premier: Pook wields axe
Worthing manager Alan Pook has axed three of his summer signings after a mixed start to the season. Ian Payne, Youness Nabil and Brahim Eloumani have all been released after failing to make an impact at Woodside Road. In a week of changes, Roy Pook has
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Letter: Turning the tables
The allocation of aerial fire appliances, now under review, is a difficult issue. It is, of course, a fact that most fires are within reach of the shorter ladders but there will be occasions when an aerial will be required. The present arrangement in
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Letter: Internationalist
To call Hove library's little display an exhibition is to glamorise it unduly. However, while Dr Potter entertainingly lambasts Hove's parochialism (Letters, September 17), it is worth remembering, as a background to Hove library's unwillingness, like
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Conference South: Borough boss backs Ramsay
Garry Wilson believes Scott Ramsay will start banging in the goals again after finally breaking his duck for the season. Ramsay - who scored 66 goals in the previous two seasons - ended a run of eight games without finding the net with a brace in Eastbourne
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Conference: Hot shot Tait on goal trail
Allan Tait today urged manager Francis Vines to keep faith with him up front. The Crawley striker was handed his first start of the season at Canvey Island on Tuesday and scored twice in a 2-2 draw. It came a week after the 23-year-old netted a hat-trick
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Racing: Dunlop blames illness for 'poor' season
One million pounds in the bank and 47 winners with six weeks of the turf season to run look like healthy statistics for most trainers. Arundel-based John Dunlop is one of only nine trainers to pass the seven-figure mark in earnings but, by his standards
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Hessenthaler has perfected dual role
It must be the hardest job in football, which perhaps explains why Albion have never had one. Gillingham's Andy Hessenthaler is the Tom Cruise of management, achieving Mission Impossible according to Albion boss Mark McGhee. The game is littered with
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Leon's attitude is spot on
Albion manager Mark McGhee today praised the way Leon Knight has responded to the axe. McGhee has been delighted with the attitude of last season's top scorer after he was dropped to the bench for last Saturday's home defeat by Queens Park Rangers. Knight
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Hockey: G's target second promotion
Kwan Browne expects East Grinstead to be back among hockey's elite come next April. A second successive promotion is the target for the men from Saint Hill. Player-coach Browne set out a two-year plan to steer Grinstead back into the premier division
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Centrica buys telecoms firm
British Gas group Centrica has expanded its telecoms portfolio after buying up rival Telco for £43 million. Centrica, which already offers telecoms services under the One.Tel and British Gas Communications brands, said the move would add another 250,000
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Dyslexia 'costs UK £1bn'
Poor literacy and the lack of basic skills caused by unrecognised dyslexia costs the UK economy £1 billion a year, charity campaigners said today. The Dyslexia Institute estimated that the economy lost £2.75 million a day because dyslexics were not being
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£1.6m boost for coastal buses
More than £1.6 million has been spent on introducing new buses and improving the network in Brighton and Hove. A fleet of ten new vehicles will operate along the A259 between Brighton, Newhaven, Seaford and Eastbourne from Sunday. The frequency of buses
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Green unveils £10m retail academy plans
Entrepreneur Philip Green announced plans today for a new £10 million retail academy to nurture young business talent in the UK. The Arcadia Group owner said he wanted to fill a void which he said was being left by schools and universities not producing
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Rolls-Royce opens Paris dealership
Rolls-Royce is opening a dealership in one of the most salubrious quarters of Paris in a bid to boost sales of its newest car. Sales of the Phantom, the first new Rolls-Royce produced since BMW took control of the brand in January 2003, have so far been
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Skinnyman, The Beach Club, Brighton Seafront, Friday September 24
Skinnyman is a notorious rapper whose lyrics reflect the intimidation, pressure, violence, poverty and other social issues relating to the inner city council estate where he grew up. He moved from Leeds to Finsbury Park in London when he was nine and
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Chris T-T, Komedia, Brighton, Thursday September 23
"Secretly I'd like everyone to think I'm really hard," says Chris T-T. The cult singer-songwriter has been posing for photos flanked by two enormous Rottweilers and saying he'll "come and find" us if we print his real surname. But those familiar with
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The Death of Nelson, Nightingale Theatre, Brighton, Wednesday September 29
Staged to coincide with the start of the Labour Conference, The Death Of Nelson is a reminder of how fragile idealism becomes in the face of complacency. A one-man show written and performed by Robert Cohen, it covers the 18-year span between the Iron
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September 24: Leon's attitude is spot on
Albion manager Mark McGhee today praised the way Leon Knight has responded to the axe. McGhee has been delighted with the attitude of last season's top scorer after he was dropped to the bench for last Saturday's home defeat by Queens Park Rangers. Knight
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Albion star's shirt on offer
A priceless piece of Albion history is being auctioned by a fan to bolster the football club's campaign for funds. Kieran Maguire knew the number seven shirt he 'borrowed' from a laundry basket at the Goldstone Ground in late 1983 would one day come to
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County League: Round-Up
Three Bridges striker Clinton Moore is set to join his ninth club in 14 months. Moore could be on his way to leaders Horsham YMCA, who have made a seven-day approach. YM would become his third club of the season after he started the campaign at Ifield
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Conference South: Rooks stick with keeper
Lewes manager Steven King is staying loyal to goalkeeper Ade Bankole. The Nigerian stopper was blamed for all three goals as the Rooks lost 3-2 to Hayes in midweek. Former Margate keeper Scott Ward excelled when Bankole was suspended for three games recently
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Conference South: Borough boss backs Ramsay
Garry Wilson believes Scott Ramsay will start banging in the goals again after finally breaking his duck for the season. Ramsay - who scored 66 goals in the previous two seasons - ended a run of eight games without finding the net with a brace in Eastbourne
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Conference: Hot shot Tait on goal trail
Allan Tait today urged manager Francis Vines to keep faith with him up front. The Crawley striker was handed his first start of the season at Canvey Island on Tuesday and scored twice in a 2-2 draw. It came a week after the 23-year-old netted a hat-trick
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Racing: Dunlop blames illness for 'poor' season
One million pounds in the bank and 47 winners with six weeks of the turf season to run look like healthy statistics for most trainers. Arundel-based John Dunlop is one of only nine trainers to pass the seven-figure mark in earnings but, by his standards
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Football: Keeper nets historic penalty double
Ringmer's Ross Standen has made football history by becoming the first keeper to score two goals in an FA competition. Standen netted twice from the spot during the 10-0 win against Cove in the FA Vase first qualifying round two weeks ago. It could have
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Golf: Graham wins Open at last
Steve Graham is the 11th amateur to win the Sussex Open Championship. Graham, 41, sealed victory at Willingdon with a ten-foot birdie putt on the last green. He has been around a long time but this was his first victory in the county open and, surprisingly
