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Roddy Frame
Is Frame the next Johnny Borrell? Maybe in another time he would have been. The ex-Aztec Camera frontman lacked a band but was hardly bereft of friends at the Old Market Hall. Instead, surrounded by devotees (Rebecca, in the front row, was his oldest
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Small Wonder Present The Palm House, Stanmer Nurseries, near Brighton, October 24 - 30
A huge old glass house in Stanmer Park is the inspiration for Small Wonder's latest dance piece. Formerly used to grow tropical plants and exotic palms, The Palm House was once a visitor attraction but for many years lay derelict. Now the building has
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Fire In The Fields, De La Warr Pavillion, Bexhill, October 21 and 22
When playwright Sara Clifford first moved to Lewes she was fascinated by the bonfire night celebrations, from the parade of Victorian firemen, Tudor ladies and Zulu warriors to the "No Popery" sign in the High Street. "I wondered what the history of the
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Alun Cochrane, Pavilion Theatre, Brighton
After five minutes of polite chit-chat, Cochrane began by explaining the nature of his show, Comedy With Sad Bits. Describing his material as "bittersweet", we were treated to slow-burning commentary on the funnyman's favourite topics - namely food, tragic
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Nine Black Alps, Concorde 2, Brighton, Thursday, October 27
They may be from one of the most musical cities in England, but you won't hear any Manchester in Nine Black Alps' sound. In fact, they look well beyond the city limits and, indeed, across the pond for their inspiration - Sonic Youth, Nirvana and Elliott
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One Self, Concorde 2, Brighton, Friday, October 21
"It's hip-hop but it's more than that," says DJ Vadim of his One Self project. The "more" refers to soul, sensual funk and myriad other influences. As Yarah Bravo, one of the outfit's two MCs, puts it: "We're from so many different backgrounds that we
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Letter: Stop the spread
Once again, we are callously exterminating millions of innocent creatures partly because poor living conditions, imposed on them by us, have caused this disease. There are simple precautions we could take which would minimise disease spreading: Washing
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Letter: Sea cadet memories
On October 10, I attended the local Sea Cadets Annual Royal Navy Inspection by a senior Royal Marine officer at the local Sea Cadet headquarters in Brighton. As special guests, Brighton's Mayor and Mayoress also attended and who, with much enthusiasm,
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Letter: In the soup
I recently paid a visit to London Road, Brighton, and was amazed to see an advert in the window of a restaurant stating: "Fresh Soup, £1.60p". I was too embarrassed to go in and ask them what the cost of the stale soup was. -Mick Venour, Mile Oak
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Letter: Model departure
I recently visited the model of the proposed King Alfred development, only to find it wasn't at the Jubilee Library. I was told it had "gone on holiday to London". Does anyone know why it was missing and why it couldn't have been exhibited in Hove for
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Letter: Everyone wins
Now the decision to quite rightly redevelop the King Alfred eyesore has been taken, let us hope tax payers do not have to wait indefinitely for work to begin. A marvellous opportunity has arisen to benefit Brighton and Hove's residents with housing and
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Driver tells murder trial of crossroads shotting
A following driver saw a man confronted by his killer, a jury heard. Wealthy businessman Ken Harvey, 44, was shot as he sat in his Mercedes at an isolated crossroads. Mr Harvey, who ran a courier company, was shot five times by the pillion rider on a
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£700,000 for office
A new council housing office is to be built at a cost of more than £700,000. Brighton and Hove City Council's policy and resources committee has agreed to a contract with Thomas Sinden Construction to build the new premises in Lavender Street, Brighton
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Nerves are frayed for Falmer D-day
John Prescott has just ten days in which to make or break the dreams of Brighton and Hove Albion and thousands of football fans. The Deputy Prime Minister will give his long-awaited verdict on the Seagulls' 22,000-capacity stadium at Falmer some time
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Letter: Hold a local poll
So supporters of the King Alfred scheme have set up a group -Hove Up - to promote it (The Argus, October 10), as they feel their side of the case is not represented enough. How strange. In Hove, residents have received a glossy booklet from the developer
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Back to sleep over floods?
The Deputy Prime Minister has been accused of going "back to sleep" over flooding after the Government ruled out new defences in Lewes for at least three years. John Prescott claimed that the town was now better protected - just a week after one of his
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Letter: Give Pope Jean Paul II a stamp of approval
I am surprised England has not issued a stamp to honour Pope John Paul II. It's now nearly six months since his death. The Royal Mail has issued four extra stamp collections recently, to commemorate 60 years since the end of the Second World War, the
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On-the-spot fines to tackle rubbish
Residents have welcomed on-the-spot fines to tackle the blight of household rubbish littering their pavements. Brighton and Hove City Council is handing out £50 notices to householders leaving their bags out when no collection is due. Dozens of householders
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Letter: Everywhere else has more police
The day before the Labour Party conference, I was in Brighton. The place was swarming with police in cars and vans, on bikes and patrolling the streets. Steel screens blocked your progress everywhere and all to protect a few washed-up politicians from
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Letter: Impartial point
Given Brighton and Hove City Council's financial involvement with the proposed King Alfred development, it is important it is seen to be completely impartial. To avoid a conflict of interest, other local authorities in similar situations use impartial
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Letter: Play the game
After reading Roger Lee's letter (Enough's, enough, October 14), I wish he could have remained silent because what he wrote was, in my opinion, nonsense. As The Argus advocates, the ideal location for the home of the Albion is at Falmer (obviously), where
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Terminally ill woman fighting council tax rises
A pensioner who is dying of cancer has refused to pay her council tax and says she is prepared to go to jail. Joanne Wilkins, 77, of Preston Park, Brighton, has cancelled her £62.64 direct debit and says she is prepared for the consequences even if it
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Letter: Cycling amok
It isn't safe to walk on pavements in Brighton any more, due to cyclists who feel they have the right to use pavements instead of cycle lanes. Brighton is not short of cycle lanes so I can't see why cyclists use pavements. Can't we have a clampdown on
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Letter: Co-op needs cars
What a tragedy to allow the Co-op department store, which opened before the First World War, to close. The store has wonderful stock but why so few customers? Because there isn't enough parking. The Labourite Co-op can't even help itself in a Labour-held
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Letter: Save your moans
I, and the residents of Hove, am being bombarded with leaflets to "save Hove". Amazingly, there are even posters urging us to "save our swimming pools", those dingy, dilapidated eyesores which the rest of the city is desperate to replace. I certainly
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Letter: Pensioners' real problem is the unfair tax regime
So pensioner Donald Harris is sick and tired of pensioners moaning about council tax and says he "gets by fine financially" and has a reasonable standard of living (Letters, October 18). That doesn't detract from the fact the current tax system is biased
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Frutos poised for first start
Alexandre Frutos is poised for his first Albion start at Sheffield Wednesday on Monday. Frutos is in line to make his full debut for the Seagulls, as Richard Carpenter has been ruled out by injury. Albion received the results of a scan yesterday on the
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Water firm turns gas to electric
A water company is going green to help save energy. Southern Water is harnessing the methane gas produced during treatment processes at six sewage works in Sussex and Kent to help power the plants. They produce enough electricity every year to provide
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Child's play at half-term, various dates
It seems like only yesterday that the kids went back to school but yikes! It's half term already. We've put together a selection of half-term highlights to keep the little 'uns entertained... Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus!, Pavilion Theatre, Brighton
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Small Wonder Present The Palm House, Stanmer Nurseries, near Brighton, October 24 - 30
A huge old glass house in Stanmer Park is the inspiration for Small Wonder's latest dance piece. Formerly used to grow tropical plants and exotic palms, The Palm House was once a visitor attraction but for many years lay derelict. Now the building has
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Jo Brand, Dome Concert Hall, Brighton
The hair and the bright red slash of lipstick are the same, the clothes are still black and Jo Brand is as funny and cutting as ever. Having been around on the comedy circuit for many years Brand is no stranger to controversy and in the first few minutes
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The Lion And The Jewel, The Gardner Arts Center, Brighton, October 21 - 22
Black History Month continues with Nigerian classic The Lion And The Jewel. In the village of Ilujinle, beautiful, freespirited young Sidi suddenly becomes the centre of attention when a passing photographer puts her picture in a magazine. Soon she must
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Tears of relief as cleaner cleared
A cleaner has been cleared of stealing £32,500 from a wealthy widow. Elizabeth Barfoot wept as a jury found her not guilty yesterday of taking the money from Marjorie Guy's bank accounts. Mrs Barfoot was authorised to cash cheques for the frail pensioner
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Tim Burton's Corpse Bride
(PG, 77 mins), Starring the voices of Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Emily Watson, Albert Finney, Christopher Lee, Richard E Grant. Directed by Tim Burton and Mike Johnson What's this? What's this? Tim Burton returning to the dark recesses of his
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Sky High
(PG, 99mins) Starring Michael Angarano, Kurt Russell, Kelly Preston and Bruce Campbell Living up to your parents' lofty expectations can be a stressful experience for any teenager, but for Will Stronghold (Angarano) it's almost unbearable his parents
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October 21: Frutos poised for first start
Alexandre Frutos is poised for his first Albion start at Sheffield Wednesday on Monday. Frutos is in line to make his full debut for the Seagulls, as Richard Carpenter has been ruled out by injury. Albion received the results of a scan yesterday on the
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* Child's play at half-term, various dates
It seems like only yesterday that the kids went back to school but yikes! It's half term already. We've put together a selection of half-term highlights to keep the little 'uns entertained... Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus!, Pavilion Theatre, Brighton
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Jo Brand, Dome Concert Hall, Brighton
The hair and the bright red slash of lipstick are the same, the clothes are still black and Jo Brand is as funny and cutting as ever. Having been around on the comedy circuit for many years Brand is no stranger to controversy and in the first few minutes
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Stomp, Dome Concert Hall, Brighton, October 25 - 29
Luke Cresswell, is joint pioneer of dance phenomenon Stomp. A self-taught percussionist, he first performed as a busker in street band Pookiesnackenburger with business partner Steve McNicholas. Now the pair, both based in Brighton, have achieved international
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The Lion And The Jewel, The Gardner Arts Center, Brighton, October 21 - 22
Black History Month continues with Nigerian classic The Lion And The Jewel. In the village of Ilujinle, beautiful, freespirited young Sidi suddenly becomes the centre of attention when a passing photographer puts her picture in a magazine. Soon she must
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Tom Vek, Komedia, Brighton, Monday, October 24
Hailed by many as Blighty's answer to Beck - why, their names even rhyme - 23-year-old Tom Vek has come a long way since he started messing about with music in his parents' garage. With not a computer in sight but heaps of determination, his dirty, electronica-fuzzed
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Brakes, Concorde 2, Brighton, Wednesday, October 26
The Brighton music scene, apparently unstoppable a few years ago, seems to have lost a little momentum of late - there may be more bands here than ever, but there's been a definite (if hopefully temporary) drop in the number receiving nationwide attention
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Critic's choice
this is Brighton offers a critical view of what's hot for the coming week Amian Jurado & Dolorean, Hanbury Ballroom, Sunday, October 23 - With echoes of Nick Drake and Will Oldham, Damian Jurado is another singer-songwriter easily capable of transcending
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Roddy Frame
Is Frame the next Johnny Borrell? Maybe in another time he would have been. The ex-Aztec Camera frontman lacked a band but was hardly bereft of friends at the Old Market Hall. Instead, surrounded by devotees (Rebecca, in the front row, was his oldest
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Letter: Be humane in treating bird flu
Avian flu is a cause of concern in the media, with questions being asked as to whether the authorities will be prepared when or if the disease spreads to the UK and especially if it mutates and becomes a serious threat to humans. I have yet to see what
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NHS trust fails to give answers
Hospital officials have asked for more time to provide answers in the row over the six-figure pay-off of their former chief executive. East Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust has so far refused to reveal details of the severance package handed to Annette Sergeant
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Detainee's case to be heard in Washington
The case for justice for Guantanamo detainee Omar Deghayes will be heard in Washington DC. The American political counsellor in Europe has promised to present a dossier on Mr Deghayes's case, including cuttings from The Argus, to the White House. He made
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Terminally ill woman fighting council tax rises
A pensioner who is dying of cancer has refused to pay her council tax and says she is prepared to spend her final days in jail. Joanne Wilkins, 77, of Preston Park, Brighton, has cancelled her £62.64 direct debit and says she is prepared for the consequences
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Basketball: Bears closing in on new signings
Nick Nurse insists he is closing in on one or two new players for his Genesis Brighton Bears. But he does not expect to have either on board for tonight's BBL Trophy trip to London United (8pm). Nurse is aiming for a shooter and a rebounder and believes
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Speedway: Eagles boss hits out on eve of final
Jon Cook today told a rival promoter: "You've undermined a competition named after one of your club's greatest riders". Cook is furious with allegations that his Eastbourne Eagles "moved the goalposts" on their way to the final of the Craven Shield, which
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Football: Hodgson out in the cold
Crawley midfielder Richard Hodgson today claimed he is being forced out of the club. Hodgson, who signed a two-year contract in the summer, has not featured in the first team squad since starting the opening four games of the season. He is on the transfer
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Neighbours' joy as B&Q is told 'you can't do it'
DIY giant B&Q has confirmed it intends to appeal after its bid to build a huge store at a harbour was thrown out. More than 400 people packed a special council planning meeting to hear councillors reject the proposals for Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne
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Plan to restore historic hotel
A derelict hotel which once played host to Charles Dickens and former Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli could be restored to its former glory. It is hoped the Royal York Buildings, which have stood empty in Brighton's Old Steine for years, could once again
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Stomp, Dome Concert Hall, Brighton, October 25 - 29
Luke Cresswell, is joint pioneer of dance phenomenon Stomp. A self-taught percussionist, he first performed as a busker in street band Pookiesnackenburger with business partner Steve McNicholas. Now the pair, both based in Brighton, have achieved international
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Fire In The Fields, De La Warr Pavillion, Bexhill, October 21 and 22
When playwright Sara Clifford first moved to Lewes she was fascinated by the bonfire night celebrations, from the parade of Victorian firemen, Tudor ladies and Zulu warriors to the "No Popery" sign in the High Street. "I wondered what the history of the
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Alun Cochrane, Pavilion Theatre, Brighton
After five minutes of polite chit-chat, Cochrane began by explaining the nature of his show, Comedy With Sad Bits. Describing his material as "bittersweet", we were treated to slow-burning commentary on the funnyman's favourite topics - namely food, tragic
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Hedwig And The Angry Inch, Sussex Arts Club, Brighton
Tempting theatre goers with the promise of "giving more hed," this glam rock musical tells the story of Hedwig Schmidt, an East German rock 'n' roll goddess who also happens to be the victim of a botched sex change operation. As the drama unravels through
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Police fears over vigil to halt new homes
Police today called for co-operation from protesters against a new housing development. Campaigners against the 850-home scheme in West Durrington, near Worthing, are organising a vigil at the proposed site in Titnore Lane next Saturday. But police have
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A fatter thin blue line
Police chiefs are considering merging Sussex Police with up to four forces to better combat terrorism and organised crime. The county's police authority yesterday discussed five possible ways of filling gaps in police provision. Top of the list was the
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Plea to PM to seal tunnels
A homeowner who was stunned to find secret wartime tunnels run beneath his home has written to Tony Blair in an effort to have them filled in. The underground centre, known as the Secret Tunnels of South Heighton, was rediscovered following detective
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Nanny McPhee
(U, 98mins) Starring Colin Firth, Emma Thompson and Thomas Sangster Emma Thompson makes her return to screenwriting after the Oscar-winning Sense And Sensibility with this adaptation of the Nurse Matilda books by Christianna Brand. The actress has a ball
