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Comedians back Omar
Top comedians have joined the call for justice for Guantanamo detainee Omar Deghayes. Stand-ups Bill Bailey and Mark Steel added their names to a petition demanding action over the case of the 36-year-old law graduate from Saltdean, who has been imprisoned
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Royksopp, Event II, Brighton
Repeating the formula of a wildly popular debut album would have given Royksopp a licence to print money. As with Air, the band they're most often compared to, Svein and Torbjorn refused to do so, with limited success. But live, most of the flaws of that
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Nyman does little to enhance his profile
Nyman is a composer well known for his many film scores (collaborations with Peter Greenaway, Neil Jordan and Jane Campion, among others), as well as writing for choral, orchestral and dance ensembles. But this solo piano show was a bleak presentation
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Tallis Scholars, St Bartholomews, Brighton
Spem In Alium continues to inspire awe five centuries or so after it was composed. Dwarfed by the vast space of St Bartholomew's Church, 40 demurely clad singers, led by the Tallis Scholars sang of their lowliness. Their extraordinary performance triggered
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Letter: Your own fault
With regard to George Shaw's letter complaining about Celia Barlow MP's failure to support pensioners (October 17), he only has himself to blame for voting for her in the first place. Did Mr Shaw really think Ms Barlow would support us? -David Johnson
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Letter: It's good to walk
Adam Trimingham's article (The Argus, October 12) encouraging readers to walk, was excellent. He recommended, in particular, the walks featured in The Argus every Saturday, written by Eddie Start and Ben Perkins. We do them regularly and are still discovering
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Letter: Money for WRAS
On behalf of East Sussex Wildlife Rescue and Ambulance Service (WRAS), I would like to thank everyone from the Seaford, Newhaven and the surrounding area for donating their spare change at a collection last Saturday at Sainsbury's in Newhaven. I was there
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Jo Brand, Dome Concert Hall, Brighton, Wednesday, October 19
"I used to be perceived in certain quarters as a man-hating separatist feminist," says Jo Brand. "That was assumed from every shade of the political spectrum. I'd get invitations for women-only gigs and go on stage and say, 'I want a husband', and the
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Letter: Tesco missed out
In a recent issue of The Grocer magazine, you don't have to look far to read that Tesco opened a store in Portwood, Cheshire, which was much larger than the one granted permission for in its planning application. The local authority there turned down
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Albion fans in pre-match violence
Violence in the streets erupted hours before Brighton and Hove Albion went head to head with their oldest rivals. Rival fans clashed in the run-up to last night's match between the Seagulls and Crystal Palace. Up to 70 aggressive supporters from both
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Letter: Motorists break the law too
I agree with Tony Booker about cyclists riding on pavements and going through red lights. They a menace to themselves and other road users. Unfortunately, we do not have enough police around to apprehend or stop them. But motorists also break the law
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Farmers in fear of bird flu threat
Poultry farmers have voiced fears that bird flu could wipe out their businesses and pose a threat to their families. Experts have identified a list of migratory birds which could bring the killer virus to Sussex, including the wigeon, teal, pochard, mallard
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Court told boss was contract killing victim
A wealthy businessman was gunned down in a contract killing over his links with a world of drug trafficking, a jury heard. Dale Ken Harvey, known as Ken, was shot at point-blank range on a quiet Sussex road just weeks before he was due to stand trial
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Letter: Cyber rumours
The lesson one should draw from Dr Barney Johnson's letter (October 17) is: Beware of urban myths on the internet. The story he quotes, of a Texan woman's compensation claim, is a prime example. -Andy Richards, Hove
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Cricket: We'll help Kirtley through latest nightmare
Sussex have vowed to help fast bowler James Kirtley to clear his name after he was suspended pending an independent assessment of his action. The 30-year-old has battled back after being reported in the past and was capped by England at Test level in
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Letter: Blatchington leads the way on special needs
For two years, I had the dilemma of whether my daughter, who has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and moderate learning difficulties, should attend a special or a mainstream school. She was adamant she should attend a mainstream one and although I had significant
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Paul's a real hero
Albion manager Mark McGhee saluted goal hero Paul McShane today as the Seagulls celebrated their first victory over arch rivals Crystal Palace since 1988. The on-loan Irish teenager's 78th-minute header from a corner earned Albion a memorable 1-0 win
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Hotelier aims for a renovation project by sea
Entrepreneur Cosmo Fry, the man behind the Bedfactory Hotel group, is looking for an old hotel to renovate in Brighton and Hove. The businessman, whose backers include Hollywood star John Malkovich and publishing magnet David MacMillan, is keen to invest
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Opposition to scheme challenged
Business leaders have hit back at an animal charity opposing a park-and-ride scheme. The Brighton Business Forum said the RSPCA's argument that a new park-and-ride facility at Braypool Lane in Patcham, Brighton, would mean the closure of their headquarters
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Sanctuary for donkeys bulldozed by vandals
A shelter for working donkeys set up by a former air stewardess has been bulldozed by vandals. Lucy Fensom set up a rescue centre in Israel after leaving her job and Hove in 2000 to concentrate on her charity Safe Haven for Donkeys in the Holy Land (SHADH
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Missing girl found living in a squat
A teenage girl missing for more than three weeks has been found safe and well. Sherrie Baker, of Chadborn Close, Brighton, was discovered living in a squat in Bournemouth, Dorset. The 14-year-old disappeared last month following an argument with her mother
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Letter: We can do more working together
Leading local newspapers in the past two weeks, it's obvious Seaford feels it is under attack. Threatened are the Tourist Information Centre, the Crypt Gallery, parking, roadside trees, promised improvements in health and respite care and the atmosphere
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Letter: More than one way to ease jams
The piece in the comment column, entitled Flood Town In Need of Help (The Argus, October 14) rightly laments the Government's failure to fund improved flood defences for Lewes and points the finger of blame for the flooding at "dumb planning and the curse
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Letter: A way of life
The Argus reported the great disapointment felt by many, including myself, at the possible closure of the London Road Co-op department store (October 15). Brighton has a strong connection with the Co-op movement. The Rochdale Pioneers owed much of their
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Letter: Make Mill Road safe to use
Brighton and Hove City Council must accept a large proportion of responsibility for the four-car accident which happened on October 13 (The Argus, October 14), as well as for many of the previous ones on Mill Road. The road surface there is lethal when
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It's curtains for warring signwriters
A white flag has been raised in the most public spat since Jerry smacked Tom with a frying pan. Three weeks ago, what looked like an old curtain was slung over a bridge on the A27 at Brighton with the initials JBS and the words "Wendy I want a divorce
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Sacked woman 'wanted a row'
A manager accused of sexism and racism denied making derogatory remarks about Eastern Europeans. Alex Langley, a line manager at free publication Friday Ad, denied accusations of sex and race discrimination at an employment tribunal in Brighton yesterday
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Comedians back Omar
Top comedians have joined the call for justice for Guantanamo detainee Omar Deghayes. Stand-ups Bill Bailey and Mark Steel added their names to a petition demanding action over the case of the 36-year-old law graduate from Saltdean, who has been imprisoned
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Letter: Dangerous strategy
Inspector Bill Whitehead said stopping people riding bikes on pavements is not part of "the police strategy" (The Argus, October 6). This strategy (which, no doubt, my council tax helps pay for) may contain all kinds of glamorous, high-profile crimes
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Apology to school over dump plans
The chief executive of a council has admitted an infant school close to the proposed site of a controversial waste dump was not given a chance to have its say. Alan McCarthy, of Brighton and Hove City Council, wrote to Downs Infant School in Hollingdean
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Letter: Not all cyclists are two-wheeled yobs
I have had a lifelong association with cycling clubs. Tony Booker's criticisms of cyclists (Letters, October 10), were spot-on regarding those who merely use a bike as a means of getting around town but were unfair to the thousands of genuine cycling
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Potters Bar: Mother calls for new laws
The mother of a man killed in the Potters Bar rail crash has told of her frustration that no criminal charges will be brought over the derailment. Diana Fischer-Schickler said the bitterness she felt over the fact no one had been held accountable for
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Letter: Wing and a prayer
I hope there is a rich fairy godmother who is ready to show her hand and fund the Albion's new football stadium (Letters, Oct 8). Otherwise, it looks as if it will be a straight fight between the ducks at Falmer and the seagulls. (I am very much afraid
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Monorail plans collapse
Plans for a multi-million pound seafront monorail have collapsed. David Courtney, the businessman behind the £10 million scheme linking Brighton Marina and the Palace Pier, said he had all but abandoned his four-year dream because Brighton and Hove City
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Letter: The word is 'war'
With George Bush revealing he received his orders to invade Iraq straight from God, I wonder if God will used the "orders from above" strategy when dealing with other world leaders. Well it worked with George - he couldn't wait to get started. -L Hill
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Letter: Hefty footprint
The proposed redevelopment of the King Alfred is, by virtue of its bulk, scale, footprint, density and height, out of character with the buildings around it. It fails to respect or enhance the positive qualities of the local neighbourhood and will mean
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Letter: A sinking feeling
In an article in the Architects Journal (June 16 2005), Frank Gehry said he was "shocked" when Sir Richard Rogers told him, regarding the King Alfred development, "You can't build that there". In a subsequent article in The Times (September 11, 2005),
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Match report: Gillingham 2 Crawley 0
Crawley went from being villains to heroes in the LDV Vans Trophy last night. Reds produced a performance manager Francis Vines could be proud of as they took Gillingham into extra time at the Priestfield Stadium after Steve Burton had been sent off on
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Match report: Palace 0 Albion 1
It is impossible to imagine a more satisfying way to move off the bottom of the table. Albion provided the perfect riposte to consecutive home defeats with their first victory over Palace for 17 years. Beating their biggest foes in their own backyard
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McShane quick to claim winning goal
Paul McShane wrote himself into Albion folklore and declared: "That was definitely my goal." The young Irish defender was ribbed by team-mates that the Selhurst Park clincher last night had gone in off an opponent. But McShane, outstanding throughout
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It's no-go for monorail bid
Plans for a multi-million pound seafront monorail have collapsed. David Courtney, the businessman behind the £10 million scheme linking Brighton Marina and the Palace Pier, said he had all but abandoned his four-year dream because Brighton and Hove City
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Carer stole from OAP court told
A worker at an old people's home allegedly stole £32,500 from a frail pensioner, a court heard. Elizabeth Barfoot is said to have cashed cheques written by Marjorie Guy over a two-year period. The money is said to have been taken in increasingly large
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Anger at plans for £27m academy
Councillors and unions have reacted angrily to proposals to turn a secondary school into a £27 million city academy. Brighton and Hove City Council announced last week it was looking at converting Falmer High School in Lewes Road, Brighton, into the county's
