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October 1: Famous uncle adds touch of spice for Currie
Players are not often cheered by fans of their opponents, but Darren Currie will be an exception tomorrow. He has no need to curry favour with visiting Sheffield United supporters at Withdean. The influential Albion midfielder's name is enough to guarantee
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Ross Noble - Noodlemeister, Dome Concert Hall, Saturday, October 16
Although still only 28 years old, Geordie Ross has been performing stand-up since he was smuggled into his local comedy club at the age of 15. Now regarded as one of the greatest and most original performers on the circuit, this ebullient Perrier nominee
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Letter: When I excercised my right to protest I was arrested
Tony Blair, during his conference speech, smugly informed a war protester he was lucky to live in a society where the right to protest exists. He didn't say what can happen if you exercise this right. That protester was frog-marched out and put into a
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Letter: Well behaved
I attended the protest and found 99 per cent of people, although bitterly angry with the shabby politics behind this banning bill, behaved impeccably. Is it any surprise that after years of peaceful protest a few individuals' blood boils? -Guy Frazier
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Paul Merton's Impro Chums, Dome Concert Hall, Saturday October 23
Not many people can claim to have been a subject of the South Bank Show. Paul Merton is one of them. Born in Fulham, south-west London, he once worked as a civil servant before starting his stand-up career at The Comedy Store in 1981. Since then he has
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Letter: Thanks, bus drivers
May I offer a big thank you to our bus drivers who have struggled all week to maintain an efficient service during the Labour Party conference. It is high time the venue for these events was moved to a secure location such as an army base and our police
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Jeremy Hardy, Dome Concert Hall, Thursday, October 14
Very little happens at Jeremy Hardy's shows. He comes on, talks for a while and then leaves. He doesn't take the microphone off the stand and barely moves. Sound funny? Believe us, he is. Combining understated delivery with dark, acerbic material, Jeremy
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Editor's response:
Several readers have written to protest at our use of a picture on the front page of the evening edition on Tuesday of a horse carcass dumped in Brighton by pro-hunt supporters. Let me say at the outset we did not intend to offend anyone and I am sorry
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Courage of the 'Guines Pigs'
During the Second World War a group of badly burned servicemen who were given pioneering plastic surgery decided to call themselves The Guinea Pig Club. Every year they return to the Sussex hospital where they were treated so members can keep their bonds
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Blair fends off Iraq revolt
Tony Blair won a victory on the last day of the Labour Party Conference when delegates backed him on keeping troops in Iraq. The Prime Minister avoided a damaging defeat when delegates voted by 86 per cent to 14 per cent to reject a motion calling on
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Uproar on the buses at buggy restrictions
A rule banning more than three childrens buggies on every bus has angered mothers. They argue it restricts their travel options, will to lead to waits in the cold at bus stops during winter and cause chaos during the Christmas shopping period. The Brighton
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Letter: Who did it?
David Winnick (Lab, Walsall North) says the daft dead animals stunt "will simply put even more people off supporting hunting with dogs". Perhaps that is the idea - to discredit the Countryside Alliance and other pro-hunting supporters. Who actually did
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Letter: Rot in hell
So, the morons who ride with hounds think that dumping carcasses in Brighton will advance their cause? I would like to chase them over the Downs on a quadbike until they drop with exhaustion and then I would like to horse whip them within an inch of their
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Letter: Not necessary
I am writing because of the despicable picture you put in your newspaper on Tuesday of the dead, upside down horse. I was in tears. I would like to ask you to stop putting pictures of dead animals in your paper. I don't need to see the picture to know
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FA Cup: Round-Up
Anthony Storey is pushing for a place in the Lewes line-up for tomorrow's FA Cup game with Brockenhurst. The midfielder is hopeful of a start after impressing in a midweek friendly win against Redhill. Warren Haughton and Luke Cornwall, who are both currently
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Swimmers evacuated after gas leak
An ageing seafront leisure centre was evacuated when gas leaked through a filter - a week after the system was given a clean bill of health. More than 100 people, including a class of schoolchildren and members of a disabled swimming club, were led from
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Letter: Shock tactic
I have been buying The Argus for the past 20 years. I could never fault anything until now. The picture on your front page was beyond horrendous - I have never cried about a headline before but this just was beyond belief. How dare you put such a scene
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FA Cup: Time for Rocks to make an impression
Bognor boss Jack Pearce believes it is about time the Rocks had a good run in the FA Cup. It is more than five years since Bognor enjoyed any success in the competition and they face another potential banana skin when Cirencester visit Nyewood Lane tomorrow
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Letter: Hang them
I am a little confused. Pro-fox-hunters call for democracy but I thought "democracy" meant a Government representing the views of all the people regardless of class, not just a small percentage of upper class yobs. I also believed mindless vandalism and
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FA Cup: Borough hope for better luck
Garry Wilson is determined to get Eastbourne Borough to the first round of the FA Cup this season after cruelly missing out last time round. Sutton United visit Priory Lane tomorrow in the second qualifying round as Borough attempt to erase the painful
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FA Cup: Preston paupers go for glory
Minnows East Preston are planning a party whether they cause an upset in the FA Cup tomorrow or not. There are two snags though. Firstly, the party is eight months away and secondly their players will have to dip into their own pockets to pay for it if
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Famous uncle adds touch of spice for Currie
Players are not often cheered by fans of their opponents, but Darren Currie will be an exception tomorrow. He has no need to curry favour with visiting Sheffield United supporters at Withdean. The influential Albion midfielder's name is enough to guarantee
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Golf: Purton will join pro tour on merit
Chris Purton is celebrating his second Sussex Order of Merit title but is content to play the waiting game. The 19-year-old prospect, who is based at Horsham Golf and Fitness and has got down to a plus-two handicap, is content to remain as an amateur
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IT academy is booming
Thousands of jobs were lost in the information technology (IT) sector when dotcoms, the shooting stars of the Nineties, fell to earth at the turn of this century. It was a rude awakening which made IT firms choosier when recruiting staff and caught many
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New minimum wage levels come into force
Up to two million workers will receive a pay rise today when the minimum wage increases by 35p an hour. The minimum rate - which covers homeworkers for the first time - will rise to £4.85 per hour for adults and from £3.80 to £4.10 for workers aged between
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Family firms face unpaid tax bill
An estimated 200,000 husband-and-wife businesses could be forced to pay thousands of pounds in tax after a Sussex couple lost a test case against the Inland Revenue. The issue at stake was whether it was right for Geoff Jones to pay himself and his wife
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The Life and Death of Peter Sellers
(Cert 15, 126 mins): Starring Geoffrey Rush, Charlize Theron, Emily Watson, John Lithgow and Miriam Margoyles. Directed by Stephen Hopkins Tragedy hiding behind comedy is the iconic stereotype of the clown - a bashed-about figure who makes everyone laugh
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I have before me...Rwanda, Komedia, Brighton, Tuesday October 5
Less complicated than the long-winded title may suggest, this play focuses on just two characters - a Rwandan refugee and a failing British writer. Set in a London refugee hostel, I have before me a remarkable document given to me by a young lady from
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Tony Robinson's Worst Jobs in History, Corn Exchange, October 13-14
From playing Baldrick in Blackadder to presenting Channel 4's Time Team, Tony Robinson has become one of the best-known faces on television. Performed to coincide with the launch of a TV series and book of the same name, this show gets to grips with those
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Sarah Kendall, Pavilion Theatre, Friday October 8
Spending a lot of her time feeling awkward about life has proved a wonderful inspiration for Sarah Kendall's material. So when she isn't lying at parties, encouraging children to smoke and being short-changed for a pair of lousy flip-flops, she's on stage
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Sing-a-long-a ABBA, Dome Concert Hall, Sunday, October 10
The ultimate Abba experience comes to Brighton in all its glam 'n' glitzy glory. Celebrating the sound of the Swedish supergroup, this fun-packed, interactive show is a sing-a-long spectacular complete with big screen lyrics, goody bags for all and hit
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Tommy Tiernan, Corn Exchange, October 15-16
Performing with the casual ease of a natural raconteur, Tommy Tiernan is a true perfectionist. He never writes anything down, he works ceaselessly on the style of his delivery and he has an active interest in the mechanics of comedy in all its forms.
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Alex Horne - Every Body Talks, Pavilion Theatre, Monday, October 11
A hugely talented and diverse young comedian, Alex Horne has performed up, down and across the country in clubs, rooms above pubs and places where people swap corn. His playful stories and brilliantly-inspired puns set him apart from the crowd and his
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The Decemberists, Freebutt, Brighton, Monday October 4
Named after a group of doomed revolutionaries in 1825 Russia, The Decembrists are a band who wear their intellects on their sleeves. Hailing from Portland, Oregon, The Decemberists sing about Japanese Geisha girls, the beauty of the way bones connect
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Best of the Fest, Dome Concert Hall, Friday Oct 15 and Oct 22
Having trouble choosing what to see at this year's festival? Then let Best Of The Fest oblige with two pick 'n' mix selections. Julian Clary hosts the first show on Friday, October 15, which features Jason Byrne, Chris Addison, Nina Conti, hula-hoop sensation
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October 1: Carpenter in race to be fit
Albion midfielder Richard Carpenter today received an unwelcome late birthday present - the threat of missing another match. Carpenter, 32 yesterday and two games into his comeback from summer knee surgery, is doubtful for tomorrow's home clash against
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Gala - Festival Opening Night, Dome Concert Hall, Friday October 8
Kicking everything off in style, the Opening Night Gala is without question the biggest event of the Brighton Comedy Festival. Not only a showcase of the best comedy acts in Britain, the show is also a fund-raiser for HIV/Aids charity Sussex Beacon. Starring
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Jimmy Carr - Public Display of Affection, Dome Concert Hall, Saturday October 9
"Sick", "perverse" and "in bad taste" are just some of the terms that have been used to describe Jimmy Carr's brazen brand of comedy. Following a meteoric rise to fame, he has now become one of the biggest stars on British television, his infamous one-liners
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The Perrier Award Show, Dome Concert Hall, Thursday October 21
Of all the annual British prizes that comedians can hope to get their hands on, the coveted Perrier Award is the one that everyone wants. Judged at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival each August, the award guarantees a London run for the winning show and also
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Letter: Will Prescott finish or rescue the Albion?
My wife and I went to the Albion Falmer demonstration. There was a good atmosphere considering John Prescott's tight-lipped reply, which was negative. Do Tony Blair and Mr Prescott, both reported to be football fanatics, realise what is going to happen
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Letter: Referendum
I am sick of the hypocrisy about fox hunting, brought to the fore again outside the Brighton Centre this week. I have no opinion either way myself. However, Tony Blair and his government should act as they frequently say, as a reforming government and
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Bill Bailey: Part Troll, Dome Concert Hall, Sunday October 17
The star of Black Books and Never Mind The Buzzcocks returns to Brighton with his hit show. Packed with new material, Part Troll blends more of the offbeat comedy and music that has made Bill one of today's most renowned global comedians. How did his
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Letter: Not cruel
I gave first-hand evidence based on my own experience to the Burns Committee set up by this Government on hunting foxes. The committee decided fox hunting was not cruel as so many foxes were injured on our roads and the hounds and huntsmen prevented them
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Letter: An affront
With tight security around the city, how were the pro-hunt protesters able to lay corpses of dead animals outside Brighton station? These people should be arrested and brought to justice. How were these animals killed and by whom? What an affront to the
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Albion fans reunited with precious play-off pics
When football fan Paul MacDonald lost his camera on the way to see the Albion in their play-off final at Cardiff he never thought he would see it again. But by chance, another supporter found the camera, developed the snaps and sent one in to The Argus
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Red faces over Red Flag anthem
The rousing tune was familiar to anyone who has sung the festive chorus Oh, Christmas Tree. The words, however, posed something of a problem. After years in the wilderness, socialist anthem The Red Flag was revived as the traditional conference swansong
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Letter: No compassion
What a vile and disgusting way to put forward a protest against the proposed hunting ban. The hunting fraternity show their lack of compassion towards animals in general, never mind their quarry. The sight of those dead animals and the fact that they
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Buggy rule sparks uproar on the buses
A rule banning more than three children's buggies on every bus has angered mothers. They argue it restricts their travel options, will to lead to waits in the cold at bus stops during winter and cause chaos during the Christmas shopping period. The Brighton
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Hockey: Barnes sets sights high
Ben Barnes is hoping to return to the National League in the future with his new club Chichester. The former England international has quit premier division big guns Reading to become player-coach at the club where he started his career. It is a move
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Cat killer attacks seven more pets
A serial cat killer who butchered dozens of pets has mutilated at least seven more. The Argus reported how a string of cats had been snatched from suburban streets and butchered before their mutilated bodies were dumped on owners' doorsteps. More owners
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Letter: I can imagine
I have been an avid reader of The Argus for a long time. I feel it beats any other hands down. As a mother of two, I encourage my children (eight and ten) to read your paper as it is essential for children to be aware of local and national current affairs
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County League: Round-Up
Wayne Flynn is taking over at Arundel following the sacking of Steve Johnson. Johnson's former assistant is keen to take over on a permanent basis, but the situation will be reviewed in a month's time. Mullets chairman Bob Marchant said: "Wayne will be
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Letter: Courageous decision
Congratulations to The Argus for having the courage to publish the front page picture of the barbaric scene created in Brighton by the pro-hunt mob. Sickening, disgusting, shocking - yes, the picture was horrific - but the paper made the right decision
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Letter: Who will do this job if the hunts are banned?
Can the three reporters who wrote your front page article explain to readers on Tuesday evening why they think hunt supporters left carcasses on the streets of Brighton? Perhaps they could follow up with an article about the livestock industry and how
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Conference: Crawley ace favours negative approach
Winger Neil Jenkins believes Crawley must play negative football to end their poor away form. Reds have the best home record in the Conference, with four wins and a draw from the first five games, but have struggled on the road. They have collected just
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Carpenter in race to be fit
Albion midfielder Richard Carpenter today received an unwelcome late birthday present - the threat of missing another match. Carpenter, 32 yesterday and two games into his comeback from summer knee surgery, is doubtful for tomorrow's home clash against
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Rugby: Heath get tips from World Cup ace
Haywards Heath have taken the chance of a lifetime to pick up tips from a Premiership captain and England flanker. They might just need them as they attempt to set up a meeting with one of the most notorious coaches in the international game. Heath, still
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Property experience has world of experience
James Oliver, director of property search company Find And Build, aspired to a nomadic life before building a career for himself out of bricks and mortar. Finding himself in that uncertain no-man's land between classroom and work place, he did what thousands
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UK population on the rise
The UK population is expected to pass the 60 million mark next year, according to new figures. It is believed the number of people living in the UK will increase gradually and the population is expected to become increasingly elderly. The UK's population
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Teen gangs banned from town centre
Gangs of teenagers blamed for terrorising shopkeepers are to be banned from a town centre at night in a crackdown on anti-social behaviour. Youths who refuse to leave certain roads will be arrested under the curfew which comes into force today and runs
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Job cuts loom at MGM
Staff are facing job cuts at a life and pensions company. Worthing-based MGM Assurance is expected to cut about ten per cent of its 235 staff, as part of a major re-structuring. Workers at the company's Heene Road headquarters are being told individually
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Garage owner exposes email con
An alert garage owner has uncovered a scam to steal thousands of pounds from businesses. Mark Buckle, who owns Scotts Garages in Lewes Road, Brighton, received an email from a foreign "customer" who said he wanted to buy a Ford estate car. The emailer
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Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow
(Cert PG, 106 mins): Starring Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow and Angelina Jolie. Directed by Kerry Conran I say, Biggles, those CGI chaps are simply spiffing. Can you believe Sky Captain contains more than 2,000 computer-generated effects shots? Top-hole stuff
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Dead Man's Shoes
(Cert 18, 90mins), Starring Paddy Considine, Toby Kebbell. Directed by Shane Meadows Revenge and brotherly love are the two hooks to this uncompromising drama from Shane Meadows (Once Upon A Time In The Midlands, A Room For Romeo Brass). Soldier Richard
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Stars turn out for glorious race day
Celebrities of the stage and screen rubbed shoulders with punters during a charity race day. Among the famous faces at Goodwood racecourse yesterday were television presenter Alan Titchmarsh, actor Robert Powell and lyricist Sir Tim Rice. They joined
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The Zutons, Corn Exchange, Brighton, Monday October 4
Although this year's Mercury Music Prize was claimed by Scottish art popsters Franz Ferdinand, it could be argued that the real winners were The Zutons. The musically-confused, mixed-gender quintet from Liverpool failed to make any real impression in
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Kings of Convenience, The Old Market, Hove, Thursday October 7
Indie pop and clinical psychology do not make for a likely coupling, but Eirik Be, one half of Norwegian duo Kings of Convenience, manages to combine the two. "I find that it's a very rewarding situation to be in, to have things which inspire me," he
