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March 4: McGhee calls for continuity
Albion manager Mark McGhee today urged the club to resolve not just his own future but the rest of the backroom staff as well. McGhee is poised for new contract talks with chairman Dick Knight next week. He wants to include in the discussions every member
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March 4: Harding determined to keep his place
Dan Harding today revealed his determination to re-establish himself as Albion's first choice leftback. The England under-21 defender will be in his favourite role for the third match running at Stoke tomorrow after winning his place back from Kerry Mayo
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Letter: Surely a case of mistaken identity?
I was interested in your front page photograph (The Argus, February 19) of the alleged al-Qaida terrorist Omar Deghayes. It was reported the picture "was used by international anti-terror squads to link him to a series of plots to bomb the West". When
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Letter: Only sanctuary
A park-and-ride at Braypool would be a disaster for the RSPCA. It is the only animal sanctuary in the city and the staff do sterling work. They should be supported, not hindered by this development. -Ann Friend, Hove
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Dead Funny, The Barn, Southwick
Playwright Terry Johnson has the extraordinary knack of successfully blending together the most unlikely characters. Marilyn Monroe meets up with Albert Einstein in Insignificance while Hysteria brings together Salvador Dali and Sigmund Freud. Similarly
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Telstar, Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne
Homosexuality, drugs and homicidal record producers in Eastbourne? Surely not! Well there are - at least at the Devonshire Park Theatre. From the pen of Lock Stock star Nick Moran, Telstar is the remarkable yet overlooked story of rock 'n' roll pioneer
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Blind solicitor wins ferry fight
A blind solicitor has won a three-year battle to travel across the Channel with his guide dog Barney. Richard Schaverien, from Hove, is celebrating after a rule change by Brittany Ferries which now allows two guide dogs per ferry sailing. Mr Schaverien
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Murder gang jailed for life
Three men who murdered a club doorman as gang warfare erupted have been jailed for life. Vionest Dema, Flamur Toppali and Ermir Dema stabbed Altin Molita, 23, to death in his car after a chase across Brighton. Horrified witnesses watched as the victim
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Public check out new library
A new chapter in Brighton's literary history began as book lovers got their first glimpse of the city's 21st Century Jubilee Library. The verdict of those who walked through the doors of the £14 million building was "wow"! Some called the interior as
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Five injured in bus crash
A bus and a 4x4 vehicle collided as the big freeze continued to grip Sussex. The crash happened at the top of the A259 at East Dean, near Eastbourne, one mile west of the Downs Golf Club. The front of the double-decker No.12 Eastbourne Buses vehicle,
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Hockey: Girinstead set Easter target
Kwan Browne has urged his East Grinstead side to wrap up a play-off place by Easter. Grinstead currently head National premier two by eight points going into Sunday's home game with Stourport. The top two go into end of season play-offs with the third
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Animals lovers protest against park-and-ride
Campaigners against a planned park-and-ride scheme neighbouring an animal shelter turned out for a protest with their dogs. Many of the dogs were wrapped in scarves, jumpers and jackets as they braved the cold outside Brighton and Hove City Council offices
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Letter: Homes at risk
I am sick of hearing people wittering on about the RSPCA and the park-and-ride at Braypool. As a resident of one of the 1909 farm cottages threatened with demolition should the council choose Patcham Court Farm as its preferred site, I would like to point
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Letter: Reconsider
I am writing to you in respect of Braypool sports field. I understand this is one of two potential sites chosen by Brighton and Hove City Council for a park-and-ride scheme. This field is next to the Patcham RSPCA Shelter and is used by it to walk their
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Isthmian Division One: Croydon warns players
Gary Croydon says Burgess Hill's trip to Leatherhead tomorrow is a must not lose clash for his side. The Hillians' manager has designated a number of key home games as 'must-win' as they chase a play-off place but with the Tanners sitting in sixth spot
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Boy's death was a relief
The grandmother of terminally ill Jacob Wragg said his death was the best news she could have had. Gwendoline Richards, a 74-year-old widow, said: "He was not Jacob any more. He was just a shell." Mrs Richards, of West Street, Worthing, was giving evidence
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Conference South: Victory would be bonus for Boro
Eastbourne Borough boss Garry Wilson claims his side have nothing to lose when they travel to play-off rivals Weymouth tomorrow. Borough's improved form on the road continued when they won at Newport County last weekend and Wilson believes that result
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Letter: Answer, Tony
Coming from the director of the Brighton Economic forum, Tony Mernagh's points about the proposed park-and-ride are extremely interesting. He says each 1,000 park-and-ride spaces would mean a reduction in pollution due to 700,000 fewer vehicle movements
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Conference: Burton ready for play-of push
Nick Burton today revealed his delight at swapping a relegation battle with Farnborough for a play-off push with Crawley. The 29-year-old defender signed from the Conference strugglers yesterday in a swap deal which saw Kevin Hemsley go in the opposite
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Letter: The pros and cons of Braypool park-and-ride
Trevor Pateman says the income derived from parking and parking fines in Brighton's city centre will be determining a park-and-ride is not built to the north of Brighton (Letters, February 24). Although it is probably a consideration in Brighton and Hove
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Basketball: Holley calls for fans' help
Tony Holley today called on Brighton Bears' supporting cast to help the club to their second major prize of the season. The stand-in skipper leads his men out as underdogs for the BBL Trophy final against in-form Newcastle Eagles at the Brighton Centre
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Racing: Joly Bey will have National warm-up
Sussex hopeful Joly Bey is reported to be in good health as he prepares for the Grand National on April 9. "He is in great form," said Findon trainer Nick Gifford. "And we are looking forward now to Cheltenham where he will run in the three-mile Fulke
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Such Devoted Sisters, Komedia, Brighton, Tuesday March 8
This one-man show written and performed by Russell Barr has been giving New Yorkers the opportunity to experience a snapshot of life as a Glaswegian drag queen. Such Devoted Sisters, won the inaugural Carol Tambor Award last year - given to the best piece
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Daniel Kitson, Pavilion Theatre, Brighton, Thursday and Friday March 10-11
He might look like a bearded reject from the Munich beer festival with his long greasy hair, thick-rimmed specs and flares but don't be fooled. Daniel Kitson is definitely no pushover. As anyone who has seen this Perrier Comedy Award winner perform will
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The Circus Of Horrors, Pavilion Theatre, Worthing, Saturday-Sunday March 5-6
Starts 7.30pm, Tickets £10-£22, Tel 01903 206206 The show credited with introducing blood, coffins and chainsaws into the world of light entertainment, The Circus Of Horrors is currently celebrating its 10th anniversary. And it's still the only place
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Kinsey
(Cert 15, 118 mins): Starring Liam Neeson, Laura Linney, Peter Sarsgaard, Chris O'Donnell and Timothy Hutton. Directed by Bill Condon Bill Condon's fascinating biopic turns the microscope on pioneering scientist Alfred Kinsey (Neeson), who caused a sensation
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Letter: So when is Charles leaving?
Last year Prince Charles said if hunting was to be banned in this country, he might as well go and live in Switzerland. In the light of subsequent events and in view of the problems he is encountering in arranging his wedding at Windsor, perhaps the Prince
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Letter: Keep the kennels
Please support the RSPCA animal shelter's Patcham campaign. The council is considering putting a park-and-ride site next to the kennels. It could be located elsewhere. This field is vital for the survival of the kennels, which have given a terrific service
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Letter: Community loss
If Braypool sports ground at Patcham was turned into a park-and-ride centre, the RSPCA, whose animal re-housing shelter is adjacent to the site, would lose many of the facilities currently available to them, including dog walking and training, fund-raising
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New-look Embassy Court unveiling delayed
The long-awaited unveiling of a revamped seafront landmark has been delayed by bad weather. Scaffolding shrouding the Grade II listed Embassy Court in Brighton was due to be taken down this month but gales in January put the £4.5 million renovation project
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Gervais lookalike tricked lawyer
A hooded Ricky Gervais lookalike tricked a lawyer into signing a fake passport for a gang of gold bullion fraudsters, a court heard. The document, bearing a picture of the comedian taken from a DVD of The Office, was used in a plot to fleece almost £200,000
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Letter: Allotments are vital
As an allotment gardener in Leeds, I'd like to add my support for the allotment holders and residents of Patcham Court Farm. At a time when healthy eating and exercise figure so importantly on the national news agenda, it seems particularly short-sighted
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Letter: Clash of policies
The council staged a sports symposium at the Brighton Centre to encourage more people to take part in activities and at the same time proposes to replace Braypool playing fields with a park-and-ride area. This would also damage the animal centre at Patcham
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Net closes on hard drug dealers
Sussex police have "picked off" 11 dealers in a major operation to clear the streets of hard drugs. Most of the peddlers, convicted as part of Operation Vengeance, have been jailed since it launched in Eastbourne early last year. Their total jail terms
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Letter: Strays need help
I understand Brighton and Hove City Council is considering Braypool sports field as a potential site for park-and-ride. Have they considered the ramifications of depriving the neighbouring RSPCA animal shelter of this valuable area? There will be no exercise
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SW Counties: Sussex flying high for decider
John Suter has spent more hours than he cares to remember driving to away games. Which is why he reckons a morning flight to Newquay can help Sussex beat group rivals Cornwall tomorrow and clinch a place in the South West Counties Championship final.
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Council tax set for 4.8 per cent rise
Council tax is to rise by almost £60 a year in Brighton and Hove. City councillors have voted for a 4.8 per cent increase - taking the average householder's bill to £1,218. The rise, pushed through by Labour and the Liberal Democrats at a council meeting
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Letter: Brighton Animals first?
The letters from animal lovers bleating about the RSPCA shelter at Braypool, where Brighton and Hove City Council are proposing to build a park-and-ride, are typical of the sentiment of these people. Let's not build a much-needed park-and-ride on an empty
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Isthmian Division One: Southall getting results
Neville Southall is getting results on and off the pitch according to Hastings United captain Jimmy Elford. United are chasing a place in the play-offs following the former Welsh international goalkeeper's appointment as successor to Steve Lovell. When
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Letter: Save the shelter
I have worked for the RSPCA as a volunteer for several years. I am a home visitor and have walked their dogs from time to time. Many of the animals they rescue are wonderful but have been traumatised by past experiences. I would strongly urge members
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Isthmian Premier: Rebels go on attack
Worthing go to leaders Yeading tomorrow in confident mood. The Rebels go into the game having lost just two of their last nine league matches while Yeading have won just two of their last six. Manager Alan Pook said: "We know they are concerned about
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Harding determined to keep his place
Dan Harding today revealed his determination to re-establish himself as Albion's first choice leftback. The England under-21 defender will be in his favourite role for the third match running at Stoke tomorrow after winning his place back from Kerry Mayo
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McGhee calls for continuity
Albion manager Mark McGhee today urged the club to resolve not just his own future but the rest of the backroom staff as well. McGhee is poised for new contract talks with chairman Dick Knight next week. He wants to include in the discussions every member
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Warning of new town for airport
Campaigners claim a new town the size of Crawley will have to be built from scratch if a second runway is allowed at Gatwick. The Gatwick Area Conservation Campaign (GACC) says it would create 25,000 new jobs, and a town of around 100,000 people would
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Top hotel chain chosen for prestige site
A major hotel chain has been chosen to run a three-star hotel in the shadow of the tallest building planned for Sussex. Jurys Inn, owned by the Jurys Doyle company which has just reported a rise in pretax profits to more than £31 million, is to operate
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Fears for 2,000 bank jobs
Up to 2,000 bank workers fear they could lose their jobs to Far East call centres. The Lloyds TSB Group Union (LTU) said yesterday the company was expected to save millions by adding 1,200 jobs to the 1,300 positions already transferred to India. Employees
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Random Dance Company: Ataxia, Corn Exchange, Brighton, March 10-21
Award-winning choreographer, Wayne McGregor is renowned for his exploration of movement. And as the human brain is responsible for all our movements, it isn't too strange to discover he has delved into the dark recesses of neuroscience for this innovative
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Shazia Mirza, Komedia, Brighton, Thursday March 10
Birmingham-born Muslim stand up Shazia Mirza doesn't sound like she comes from the Black Country. But maybe that's because it has been hammered home to her that flat nasal drones just won't do. "The accent definitely comes back when I'm in Birmingham,
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Birdbrain, Gardner Arts Centre, University Of Sussex, Falmer, Thursday March 10
Take Swan Lake, replace Tchaikovsky with rapid techno beats and you've got something pretty radical from young, in-your-face dance company, Australian Dance Theatre. Joining the growing band of Antipodean dance troupes, such as Legs On The Wall and The
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Hymns, Gardner Arts Centre, University Of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, March 4-5
It seems 2005 is the year of revivals. We've already had Michael Clark's Swamp staging a comeback under the directorship of Mark Baldwin. And The David Glass Ensemble is reviving its production of Gormenghast ten years after its debut. Now Frantic Assembly
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Doves, Dome Concert Hall, Brighton, Tuesday March 8
They were nominated for the Mercury Music Prize for their debut album Lost Souls and their second, The Last Broadcast. Keen to nail it this time, guitar-toting rock trio Doves have just released hotly-anticipated album number three, Some Cities. "The
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The Wonder Stuff, Concorde 2, Brighton, Wednesday March 9
Reeking of Doc Martin boots and dressed in oversized baggy jumpers, The Wonder Stuff ruled the roost at student union discos in the early Nineties. Infectious anthems like Cartoon Boyfriend, Radio Ass Kiss and The Size Of A Cow got a generation leaping
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Art Brut, Concorde 2, Brighton, Sunday March 6
"I'm not musical at all," says lead Art Brut man Eddie Argos. "Actually, I'm the sort of person who could sing Happy Birthday and have all the neighbourhood dogs howling along. I can't sing, and I can't stay in time either." But such tuneless tendencies
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Flight Of The Phoenix
(Cert 12A, 113mins): Starring Dennis Quaid, Giovanni Ribisi, Miranda Otto and Hugh Laurie. Directed by John Moore A remake of Robert Aldrich's perennial Sunday-afternoon favourite, John Moore's old-school adventure is perfect fare for those hankering
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Boogeyman
(Cert 15, 89 mins): Starring Barry Watson, Emily Deschanel and Lucy Lawless. Directed by Stephen T Kay Ever since he was eight years old, Tim Jensen (Watson) has been afraid of the dark. In particular, he's petrified of closets - his psychiatrist must
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Harold and Kumar Get The Munchies
(Cert 15, 87 mins): Starring John Cho, Kal Penn and Neil Patrick Harris. Directed by Danny Leiner Marketed as the film from the people who gave us Dude, Where's My Car?, it's fair to say you know what to expect from this wonderfully low-brow comedy. Low-level
