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Albion scheme to help adults
Brighton and Hove Albion is burying the hatchet in its feud with Lewes district councillors over a new football stadium. The club has announced plans to splash out on an adult education centre for the town - even though the district council is planning
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New hope for Omar in Guantanamo case
Home Secretary Jack Straw is to face a legal challenge as early as next week which could order him to petition for the release of Guatanamo detainee Omar Deghayes. It is a major step forward in the campaign by The Argus calling for justice for Mr Deghayes
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Letter: Attacks unknown on Brighton Belle
Only those of us born at the beginning of the Second World War will read with astonishment the list of muggings and attacks on trains in 2006 by gangs of young men and women. We can look back with pleasure mixed with sorrow as we recall how we travelled
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Bid to stop attacks on badgers
Animal protection officers say they have unearthed fresh evidence of badger baiting in Sussex. Officers from the county branch of the Badger Trust said six incidents had been uncovered in the last year, in Ashington, Cowfold, Crowborough and Cuckfield
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Liquid trialled in fight against gum
A special liquid which stops chewing gum sticking to the pavement is the latest tool being tested by a council to help clean up its streets. Chewing gum costs councils millions of pounds each year to remove and many councils are asking for gum manufacturers
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Protest by students
Scores of students staged a protest after a vote of no confidence in a university. More than 60 students protested at the University of Sussex yesterday as part of the students' union's Sort Us Out campaign to get a better deal for students. Last December
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Controversial drug abuse centre to open
Two bishops have opened a controversial £1.8 million shelter for recovering drug addicts and alcoholics. Delaney House, in Selden Road, East Worthing, will cater for 12 homeless people who will start moving in on April 10. The complex, run by the Worthing
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Letter: A fairer tax
Every year, at about this time, there are complaints about large Council Tax rises (The Argus, February 14). These partly come from pensioners. The problem is not so much the Council Tax but the fact pensions aren't keeping up with the real cost of living
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Letter: If you don't like Blunt, why review his gig?
I was disappointed to read Glen Ferris's review (The Argus, February 15) of James Blunt's recent gig at the Brighton Centre. Is he mad? I, and probably the 6,000 other fans present, don't share the sentiments of his vitriolic diatribe. So Glen doesn't
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New hope for Omar in Guantanamo case
Home Secretary Jack Straw is to face a legal challenge as early as next week which could order him to petition for the release of Guatanamo detainee Omar Deghayes. It is a major step forward in the campaign by The Argus calling for justice for Mr Deghayes
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Letter: The tearoom two
My daughter and I were the two women mentioned in the letter about a Brighton tearoom's harsh treatment of a woman and her young son and were delighted to have our modest act of solidarity praised by H Furlong (February 15). We were shocked and upset
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Letter: All right for some
I hope the hardworking building labourer (Letters, February 13), who was struggling to survive in the expensive South-East on £6 per hour, gets a well-deserved pay rise. He said he receives £40 per week in housing benefit to top-up his low pay. He is
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Letter: Smoke out profit
I felt long-overdue relief that Parliament has done the sensible thing and voted for a smoking ban in pubs, cafes and restaurants. Many pubs and some cafes are pretty disgusting smoke-filled places which non-smokers stay away from. Rather than complain
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Letter: Learning disability cuts will up costs elsewhere
I'm writing to object in the strongest possible terms to Brighton and Hove City Council's intention to decrease service levels for people with a learning disability. These are some of the most vulnerable people in our society and they have the right,
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Praise for Gatting
Albion manager Mark McGhee today saluted the impact made by Joe Gatting. The teenager leads the attack for the third game running against high-flying Watford at Withdean tomorrow. The Seagulls have so far failed to land a striker, despite an exhaustive
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Henderson called up
Wayne Henderson's bid to keep Albion in the Championship has been boosted by promotion to the Republic of Ireland senior squad. The Seagulls' No. 1 has been selected alongside stars such as Roy Keane and Damien Duff for the friendly against Sweden in
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Kudo, Dome Concert Hall, Brighton, Monday, February 20
Turning the traditional art of drumming into astounding physical theatre, Japan's electrifying, 14-piece Taiko drum ensemble are a startling sight to behold. Kodo literally means "heartbeat", reflecting the primal, lifelike sound of the drum. It also
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Rentaghost, Pavilion Theatre, Worthing, Friday, February 17
As a child, my brother once said to me: "If you don't like Rentaghost, you're a pillock." A strong view, perhaps, but one shared by many, including comic Joe Pasquale, who has taken it upon himself to resurrect the classic kids' show. Rentaghost, the
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Ricochet Dance: Man And Woman, Gardner Arts Centre, Falmer, Tues, Feb 21
Ricochet's latest offering confirms its reputation as one of the most inventive and challenging dance companies around. Determined to provide the dancers with something much wilder to dance on than a boring, bare floor, the company commissioned international
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A new generation is discovering sweets from bygone days
Sucking gob-stoppers, chewing fruit salads and having sherbet flying saucers melt in your mouth are memories most of us have grudgingly accepted belong to days gone by. Just the mention of sugar mice, candy necklaces and rhubarb and custards can spark
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Plans for multi-million pound ice rink revealed
Comprehensive plans for a multimillion pound Olympic skating arena can be revealed today for the first time. Designs for the seafront palace of wood and glass, first reported by The Argus more than two years ago, are about to be presented to councillors
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Good night, And Good Luck
(PG, 93 min) Starring David Strathairn, George Clooney, Frank Langella, Jeff Daniels, Grant Heslov, Robert Downey Jr, Tom McCarthy, Tate Donovan, Reed Diamond Journalism is founded on the right to freedom of expression. George Clooney's second directorial
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Aeon Flux
(15, 93 mins) Starring Charlize Theron, Marton Csokas, Jonny Lee Miller, Sophie Okonedo, Amelia Warner, Caroline Chikezie, Frances McDormand Exemplifying the worst facets of modern Hollywood - the rampant cannibalism of existing material (in this case
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Casanova
(12A, 111 mins) Starring Heath Ledger, Sienna Miller, Jeremy Irons, Oliver Platt, Lena Olin, Tim McInnerny, Ken Stott, Natalie Dormer, Omid Djalili The chameleonic Heath Ledger plays a very different romantic hero, far removed from his tortured loner
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Lou Rhodes, Concorde 2, Brighton, Wednesday, February 22
It is no secret Lou Rhodes and Andy Barlow - formerly of electronica outfit Lamb - were at each other's throats for much of the time during their creative partnership. Since their split, they've remained friends, but Lou admits going it alone is liberating
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Letter: Minority is colouring city pink
Following recent articles in various local publications, I have to ask why Brighton and Hove City Council is obsessed with homosexual issues? First, in The Argus, I read about the proposal to make the St James's Street area, Kemp Town, into a "gay village
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Letter: To cap it all
Regarding caps which young people wear with the peak to the back of the head (Letters, February 16) , when I was staying in the US with friends, they passed on the meaning of the different cap positions. If the cap is on correctly, then the youngsters
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Letter: Not a mini risk
Isn't it about time these mini motor bikes were banned from being sold? Recently, I saw two being driven at speed along the pavement in Old Shoreham Road by two youths without helmets, who were obstructing the pavement and posing a considerable risk to
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Call to bring in new safety standards for city taxis
Safety standards should be imposed on the types of vehicle used as Brighton taxis, according to a new survey. While other cities already impose strict conditions on the vehicles that can be used as a "Hackney carriage", able to be flagged down by pedestrians
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Letter: All in good time
I recently read yet another letter on this page supporting the proposed changes in school admissions. Contrary to the impression from the Letters pages, the opposition to these changes comes from all areas of the city. The fact is, there aren't enough
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Elderly woman dies in bungalow blaze
An elderly woman died in a fire at her bungalow early yesterday. A dozen firefighters were called to the property in Priory Road, Eastbourne, following a 999 call to police from a neighbour at about 5.40am. They arrived to find the unnamed woman, who
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Letter: Orange Row is North Laine to a tee
As a local resident, I would rather North Laine planning spokesperson Barry Leigh not speak on my behalf about the regeneration of Orange Row, off North Road, Brighton (The Argus, February 14). I live in a flat in an area of the city which unfortunately
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Travellers accuse council of unlawful evictions
Travellers have accused a local authority of unlawfully evicting them from their camps almost once a week for 16 years. In a case which could have major implications for the treatment of gipsies and travellers in Sussex and across Britain, Crawley Borough
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Albion scheme to help adults
Brighton and Hove Albion is burying the hatchet in its feud with Lewes district councillors over a new football stadium. The club has announced plans to splash out on an adult education centre for the town - even though the district council is planning
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Racing: Hide riding high and on course for best season
Whether he likes it or not, Philip Hide is now considered one of the senior jump jockeys in this country. Like good wine, he has improved with age and is by no means done with yet. Hide will be 33 this summer and, with 29 winners, is heading towards his
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Athletics: Grant Back to defend his Beacon title
Ross Grant will come out of hibernation to defend his Sussex Beacon Half Marathon title on Sunday. The former professional cyclist has not competed in a single race since his shock victory on Brighton seafront last year. Grant stunned everyone 12 months
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Football: Judge stays at Reds
Crawley manager John Hollins insists defender Ben Judge is going nowhere. Judge, who is Reds' longest serving player, was reported to have spoken to Gravesend and Northfleet about a move this week. But Hollins says there has been no contact from the Kent
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Basketball: Bears are in the penalty
Genesis Brighton Bears were today counting the full cost of Rodmania. The club have been found guilty of breaching player registration rules when they fielded five-times NBA champion Dennis Rodman. Bears used too many players who were registered as needing
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Club Class, Sallis Benney Theatre, University of Brighton, Weds, Feb 22
Take your seats, folks, for a charter flight to Portugal, with a cast of five dressed as your cabin crew and playing everyone from pilots to baggage handlers. Set to the dance routines and music by pop group Steps, this camply comic show from Practical
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Great Expectations, Gardner Arts Centre, Falmer, February 23-25
Using a combination of film, music and spoken word, Northern Stage's unique style of storytelling brings Charles Dickens' literary masterpiece vividly to life. The renowned stage company dug deep into the author's past and discovered Estella, the cruel
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Anything Goes, Theatre Royal, Brighton, February 20-24
Cole Porter's swinging score made this show an instant Broadway hit in the Thirties. Widely regarded as one of the gems from America's golden age of musicals, this sleek new version stars Angela Rippon and Michale Starke (Brookside's Sinbad) and looks
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Couple ditch the office to pursue their renovation dream
Fed up with expensive bills from plumbers and electricians, a couple with an eye for renovating properties decided to pack in their high-flying office jobs and retrain as tradesmen. Jenny and Morgan Williams are more used to boardroom meetings and business
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Morning Runner, Komedia, Brighton, Sunday, February 19
Yes, Morning Runner are a lot like Coldplay and Keane. But don't let that put you off. It's all there - the euphoric, piano-driven interludes, the yearning and the melancholia - but they also do angst and clenched-fist frustration, and a compelling shadow
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Aqualung, Duke Of York's Picturehouse, Brighton, Fri, Feb 17 and 18
There was a collective sigh of disappointment here in The Guide's corner of Argus House when Matt Hales, aka Aqualung, postponed his Brighton gig at Christmas due to commitments across the pond. (He's just been signed to US label Columbia Records and
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Critic's choice
The guide offers a critical view of what's hot for the following week. Sobel Campbell, Komedia, Brighton, Monday, February 20 - Isobel, formally of Belle & Sebastian, describes her latest album, Ballad Of The Broken Seas, as "sun-bleached and psychedelic
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Treatment: Bob Jones, Komedia, Brighton, Friday, Feb 17
Treatment is making a welcome return after taking maternity leave at the end of last year. Few can claim to be as old school as tonight's headliner, Bob Jones. The good doctor began his career back in 1967, being among the first DJs to play jazz aimed
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Step Up Launch Night, Audio, Brighton, Saturday
Those still heartbroken by the demise of Phonic:Hoop should dry their eyes as the Tru Thoughts posse are starting up a new monthly residency at Audio. DJs for the launch will be Quantic (pictured) and Robert Luis, with an early live set from Dirty Diggers
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The Darkness, Brighton Centre, Brighton
Who can argue with a man who arrives on stage in a giant pair of breasts? The Darkness are certainly ones for titillation. Justin Hawkin flew on to the stage in the boobies and proceeded to rock the house. With his mum in the packed audience, The Darkness
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Beth Orton, Dome Concert Hall, Brighton
Despite the seemingly interminable wait, she was worth it. For one, the support act, Clayhill, went beyond the call of duty to keep the restless revellers happy. Their clean, unpretentious guitar leads with lazy, moody vocals sated the baying crowd admirably
