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Guantanamo inmate to speak at launch
Former Guantanamo Bay detainee Moazzam Begg will speak about his experiences at a book launch. Mr Begg, a British citizen who was held at the American military jail for three years, will talk at City Books in Western Road, Hove, next month. The
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Ricochet Dance, Gardner Arts Centre, Falmer
Were the giant black see-saws positioned strategically on the stage intended to represent a shifting balance in the relationships played out, or were they just a fun obstacle for the dancers to play on? I wasn't really sure. Nor was I quite sure what
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Letter: Will the Astoria still be restored?
The photograph which accompanied the letter from P James (Letters, February 20) showed not the Astoria cinema but the demolition of the Imperial Theatre in North Street. This beautiful theatre which, prior to the arrival of the Gardner Arts Centre, was
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Letter: Balloon could have dual use
Whatever the outcome of the forthcoming debate on Per Lindstrand's plans for a HiFlyer balloon to be based in Brighton's Victoria Gardens - an idea I welcome as likely to prove at least as popular with residents and tourists as the London Eye - Miriam
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Letter: A Volks thaw
At last it seems the derelict land at Black Rock is to be developed as an ice-skating arena. Might the Brighton Tigers ice hockey team, or its equivalent, return there? When several proposals were originally drawn up for this site, one of them included
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Preston's girl admits it's all over
The girlfriend of Celebrity Big Brother's Sam Preston has broken her silence over the couple's relationship and confirmed they have split. Brunette Camille Aznar, 25, shied away from the Press after Preston, of Worthing band The Ordinary Boys, began flirting
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Letter: Up the Heritage
English Heritage has written a supportive letter to Brighton and Hove City Council about the proposed King Alfred development and, in particular, believes it won't be too big for the site. Implicit in its support is the fact no heritage assets in Hove
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Letter: Pod squeeze
As a representative from the North Laine Community Association (NLCA) and someone who is concerned about the local environment, I can't let the letter from Zoe Masterson about Orange Row (Letters, February 17) go without a response. I am only a representative
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Letter: Basket case
I write with regard to recent letters about trolley collecting. This is of particular interest to me as I have always been fond of collecting shopping baskets. However, it has saddened me that, of late, some of the higher quality and valuable shopping
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Boxing: Fireworks for boxing fans
Whitehawk trainer Gary Emins is expecting fireworks when he hosts his first ever dinner show at Hove Town Hall. Steve O'Brien, from Emin's gym, is matched against Hove's Navid Iran tomorrow night in a bout which, on past form, may not go the distance.
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It could be Alex v Alex
Alexis Nicolas today told Albion boss Mark McGhee: "I am ready to play at Crewe on Saturday." The former Chelsea midfielder was scheduled for his first 90-minute run-out since returning from a knee ligament injury last night when the reserve match against
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Great Expectations, Gardner Arts Centre, Falmer, Feb 23-25
When Neil Murray announced his decision to tour an adaptation of Dickens' Great Expectations, the country's venues were unanimous in their surprise. What was Northern Stage, an ensemble company renowned for its stylised and highly physical theatre, doing
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Sussex is still on call
Fears of large-scale job losses in Sussex's customer service industry because of work being outsourced to low-cost countries like India were soothed this week after it emerged 50,000 jobs were created in UK call centres last year. The South-East employs
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City leads the way for gay weddings
More civil partnership ceremonies have taken place in Brighton and Hove than anywhere else in the country. There were 3,648 civil partnerships between December 21 and January 31, the Office for National Statistics has revealed. Male couples formed most
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Waste firm welcomes review
The waste contractor which has applied to build an incinerator to burn thousands of tonnes of rubbish has welcomed the Government's announcement to review its waste strategy. The Government review may include making better use of energy-recovery technologies
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Guantanamo inmate to speak at launch
Former Guantanamo Bay detainee Moazzam Begg will speak about his experiences at a book launch. Mr Begg, a British citizen who was held at the American military jail for three years, will talk at City Books in Western Road, Hove, next month. The event
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Romeo & Juliet, Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne
The Bard is back. After a long absence from the Eastbourne stage, the classic tale of starcrossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet opened this week. Birmingham Rep and The Touring Consortium's stylish adaptation, directed by Bill Bryden, is a feast for the senses
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Brighton Festival 2006: Proof that big is beautiful
Where the Brighton Festival is concerned, big is beautiful. Celebrating its 40th birthday, the festival includes ten world premieres, five UK premieres and performances by more than 700 artists. Several acts have been commissioned exclusively for the
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Flood payout hopes rising
Advice on claiming compensation is being sent to dozens of homes and businesses devastated by flooding. Southern Water is sending letters to people in Hastings who were affected by floods during the early hours of Monday, telling them to claim compensation
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Spooky fire baffles couple
A bizarre fire in which a dust sheet spontaneously combusted in a couple's living room but failed to set anything else alight has baffled homeowners and firefighters. George and Eileen Mower, who are decorating their house, couldn't believe their eyes
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Water crisis hits flower shows
Councils across Sussex could be forced to cancel their flower displays as serious summer drought fears escalate. It follows a decision by Brighton and Hove City Council yesterday which announced it would not be having any summer floral baskets or troughs
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Families seek more facts on home closure
A care home's trustees have spoken out after an elderly resident died on the day she was made to move out under plans to sell the building. Helen Fairfax, chairman of the Dresden House Trust, and her colleagues Jacky Laurie and David Grinyer said they
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Letter: Compost, don't incinerate
I Frequently read in The Argus objections to the proposed incinerator at Newhaven. But few alternative ways to recycle are ever discussed. Most household waste can be composted, capturing its carbon and reducing climate change, while incinerator waste
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Vandal banned from carrying pens and paint
A graffiti artist who plagued his town with ugly signatures and tags has been banned from carrying paint and marker pens in the street. Matthew Bunker, 20, of Sandy Lane, Framfield, near Uckfield, was yesterday handed the town's first anti-social behaviour
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Letter: Cut emissions by penalising 4x4s
I was troubled but not surprised to read today the lead article about the rise in carbon dioxide emissions in Brighton and Hove (The Argus, February 21). Although I think Brighton and Hove Bus Company runs an excellent bus service and implements a number
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Couple fight off axe raiders
A couple stood up to two violent robbers who tried to hold up their post office with an axe. Brave Dilip Patel, 53, and his wife Uga were threatened as the men ordered them to hand over money but the couple refused to give up their hard-earned cash without
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'Green' houses plan for marina
Developers have unveiled futuristic plans for a village of homes made from used car tyres and empty beer cans. Experts claim this type of recycled house could end the misery of soaring water and power bills for Sussex households. Biotecture, which plans
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Letter: Water cop out
I recently received a glossy leaflet from Southern Water, warning, yet again, there is going to be a water shortage this year. The document was a pathetic attempt to blame everybody and everything else as to the cause for the water shortage. It even had
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Cricket: Kirtley's crucial cut
James Kirtley will have to cut his run-up in half if he gets the go-ahead to continue his Sussex career next month. Kirtley will be tested on March 10 after he was reported in two Championship games last season and forced to re-model his bowling action
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Letter: Unfavoured lights
I invited some athletic friends down from the North for a weekend recently, which included a group evening jog along the Hove-Brighton promenade. All my guests commented unfavourably on the street lighting, or rather lack of it, along the route. There
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Speedway: Eagles revving up nicely
Eastbourne Eagles are getting busy on track in the build-up to the new season. Eagles open their campaign with a home and away challenge against Arena-Essex on March 17 and 18. And promoter Jon Cook is delighted to see his stars booking pre-season rides
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Letter: We're modern too
Simon Fanshawe is ill-informed (Letters, February 20). The Brighton Society welcomes good, modern buildings which are appropriately designed for their settings. We objected to earlier schemes for new libraries in Church Street, Hove, and the Jubilee Library
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Basketball: Nurse stays, Waghorn coaches
Nick Nurse today pledged his forseeable future to Genesis Brighton Bears. But the club's charismatic and controversial figurehead admits it could be a while before he returns to coaching. Nurse has spoken in detail for the first time of his disappointment
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Letter: Forget headlines, cure our economic problems
It seems there are two main problems with Brighton and Hove at the moment. I refer of course to Tony Mernagh of the Brighton and Hove Economic Partnership, and Simon Fanshawe, of the Brighton and Hove Economic Forum. Have the pro-King Alfred development
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McShane must cool it
Albion manager Mark McGhee has warned Paul McShane he must learn to calm down to stop landing in trouble with referees. McShane collected his tenth caution of the season in last Saturday's 1-0 home defeat by Watford. The on-loan Manchester United centre
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Abio hot as Mustard
Abio, the Worthing-based business advice firm, has just been awarded a contract to deliver consultancy services under the Mustard Programme. This is a public-private scheme to help ambitious businesses in the West Midlands and is managed by the Birmingham
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Water bills shock is in the pipeline
Water bills in Sussex are likely to rise above the national average in the year ahead. Southern Water, which supplies water and sewerage services to the four million households in the region, is to put up the average bill from £296 to £313 - a 5.9 per
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Tributes to journalist who took his life
Respected journalist Rowan Dore took his own life while suffering from depression, an inquest heard. Family, friends and colleagues spoke highly of Mr Dore at yesterday's Brighton hearing. Mr Dore, 56, who had worked for The Argus since 1997, was found
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Tories fight to cut council tax
A group of opposition councillors will today seek to knock eight pounds off the average council tax bill. The Tories on Brighton and Hove City Council will propose an alternative budget which would see Band D households charged £1,269.45 for 2006/7 -
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Bid to get young clubbers home safely
Campaigners asking for free transport from nightclubs have demonstrated outside a town hall. The Remember Hayley - Come Home Safe campaign was launched following the death of Hayley Owen on a railway line near Chichester in December, 2004. Hayley found
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African Soul Rebels, Dome Concert Hall, Brighton
Emmanuel Jal was famously invited to Britain to perform for Live 8. He came thinking he would be part of the main show at Hyde Park, televised to millions. When he arrived, he found he and other African performers had been sidelined to an event at the
