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Are you ready to drink up your greens?
It looks like swamp water and it tastes like swamp water but green drinks are the latest health must have. The likes of singer Natalie Imbruglia and make-up artist Gemma Kidd have both been spotted clutching the foetidlooking liquid, which they swear
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Council is set to drop Falmer court action
Lewes District Council is poised to drop its High Court action against Brighton and Hove Albion's Falmer stadium. It could mean an end to the delays which have been costing the club more than £50,000-aweek in lost revenue. A month ago, the Government
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Find me a Fincham
Anne Hartley emails: "Canon Herbert Cyril Joseph Fincham was Parish Priest at the shrine of Our Lady of Consolation church in West Grinstead 1944-1963 and also at the Sacred Heart church in Hove from 1964. "He died in 1972 and is buried in the tomb with
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Lenny Beige's Charity Seaside Special, White Rock Theatre, Hastings, Tues, July 18
Having friends in high places is always a help, and self-styled king of comedy Lenny Beige has plenty. Lenny, the comedic creation of Steve Furst, has pulled in the likes of Trigger Happy TV star Dom Joly, Ruby Wax, Rob Brydon, Marcus Brigstocke, The
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Letter: Our car salesman is a really nice man
I read with interest the article regarding County Cars in Portslade and the artist, James Cauty, dumping his crushed car outside (The Argus, July 4). My husband and I have bought four cars from Mr Berryman. Each was an upgrade on the previous one and
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Letter: Bad example
The article on "tombstoning" quotes a coastguard manager as saying many parents watch their children jump off the groynes (The Argus, July 10). The previous weekend, I was at Saltdean beach with my daughter and saw a mother and father joining their children
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Worry of fire-risk schools
The Government is under growing pressure to make school sprinkler systems compulsory as figures revealed there have been hundreds of blazes at Sussex schools over the past decade. Figures published by the Department for Communities and Local Government
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Letter: He championed conservation of our city
I was shocked to learn of the passing of Nimrod Ping. In 1974, I became borough planning officer of Brighton and appointed Nimrod as architect in the new planning department. He played a key role in our successful efforts to conserve Brighton's Victorian
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Ex-banker flown to US for trial
A Brighton building contractor at the centre of an extradition row will appear in court in the US today. Gary Mulgrew, a former banker, flew to the States from Gatwick yesterday with two others, to face charges of fraud in connection with the Enron scandal
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Fatboy's beach dream
Norman Cook today urged the people of Brighton and Hove to get behind him and help bring his legendary seafront party back to his home city. The DJ, alias Fatboy Slim, made the appeal after watching rock band Razorlight perform a surprise show to 4,500
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Speedway: Norris can see a bright week for the Brits
David Norris today backed Great Britain to lift the World Team Cup. But the Eastbourne Eagles star insists he has no regrets about not being there with them. Norris and Edward Kennett were omitted when team boss Neil Middleditch, a former Eastbourne rider
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Crawley survivors had no other offers
Defender Dave Woozley says Crawley's remaining players have only stayed because they have not found another club. Woozley is one of just five players from last season's squad set to play the first pre-season friendly against Millwall at Broadfield Stadium
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Letter: No fear here
I was disappointed to read your report on the successes of the Clarendon local action team in tackling anti-social behaviour in Hove (The Argus, July 5). The area has never been "a haunt of yobs, junkies and drunks", as described by Nigel Freedman. Neither
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Yardy makes the switch in style
Mike Yardy scored his second hundred of the season yesterday but admitted: "It was hard work." The Sussex left-hander made an unbeaten 126 as the county reached 355-8 on the first day of their Championship match against Kent at Hove. Yardy was Sussex's
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Pay more to workers in South-East
Workers in the South-East should be paid more than in other parts of the country, says the head of a regional organisation. James Braithwaite, chairman of the South-East England Development Agency (Seeda), said there should be a cost of living allowance
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Morgan Heritage, Concorde 2, Brighton, Tuesday, July 18
Otherwise known as the royal family of reggae, Morgan Heritage are the offspring of roots legend Denroy Morgan. Born in New York, the band consists of five of the 29 children of Denroy Morgan, former lead vocalist of the Black Eagles. Raised on everything
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Summer Nights Open Air Concert Series, Petworth Park, West Sussex July 14-16
Summer Nights is a series of outdoor concerts in some of the UK's most historic settings. At Petworth you can picnic in a Capability Brown landscape, while taking in some big name bands. First up in the series is Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues
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Critics' choice
The guide gives a critical view of what's hot for the coming week. *Brighton Ska Festival, Concorde 2, Brighton, Sunday, July 16 - Too Many Crooks and politically-motivated seven piece Once Over headline this ten-strong show. Too Many Crooks formed after
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Zapback Old Skool & Jungle All-nighter, Concorde 2, Brighton, Sat, July 15
After previous sell-out nights at The Zap, promoters Zapback make a triumphant return with a line-up that will have drum 'n' bass fans drooling. They've switched venues, too, and will have a no-expense spared set-up, complete with extra bass in the main
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Club opponents have say
Hockey players hoping to build an eco-friendly sports pavilion have met campaigners fighting the plans. Members of Brighton and Hove Hockey Club told residents who live near the proposed site - on land next to Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College
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Anti-gay gig venue gives full apology
A music venue has apologised "unreservedly" for booking a homophobic Jamaican singer. Concorde 2 in Madeira Drive, Kemp Town, Brighton, cancelled the gig by Buju Banton after Brighton and Hove City Council threatened to withdraw its licence because homophobic
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Oki Dub Ainu Band, Komedia, Brighton
One look at the raft of mysteriously beautiful instruments lining the stage promised that the Oki Dub Ainu Band would be enchanting. This Japanese quartet looked as preciously rare as their equipment, dressed in aboriginal gowns and headbands. The sheer
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Clint Westwood, Marlborough Theatre, Brighton
Clint Westwood's one-off comedy show at The Marlborough Theatre was a treat. The tiny theatre was packed out for the lonesome cowboy's gig, called Just You, Me And The Mountain Goat, which he performed with a broad smile and a glint in his eye. There
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Suspiciously Elvis, Dome Concert Hall, Brighton, Sat, July 15
Following sell-out concerts in Dubai, Hamburg and across the UK, Brighton's very own Suspiciously Elvis returns home for his 1,000th gig. Flanked by his Feather Girls and bolstered by his band, actor and impersonator Ivor Potter does Elvis pre-the burger
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Tonight At 8.30, Chichester Festival Theatre, July 13 - Sep 2
Twenty years is a long time but director Lucy Bailey has patiently waited two decades to get her hands on Noel Coward's Tonight At 8.30. After falling in love with the series of nine one-act plays in her 20s, the director has been desperate to put them
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Letter: Promoting love with violence?
Deborah Heath says Buju Banton's songs "promote love and respect" (Letters, July 12). According to Amnesty International and the Jamaican press, however, he was charged with an armed attack on six gay men as recently as January. In a two-hour interview
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Letter: I need my cards
I know this is a long shot but I have to try. On Tuesday evening, July 11, I took on a No 1 bus across town and got off at Sussex Square. I soon realised my purse was missing - it probably fell out of my pocket as I stood up. There was about £30 in it
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Letter: Right to protest
Councillor Pennington may be appalled by Brighton Animal Action's protest (Letters, July 5) but I believe we still live in a democracy. The protest at the architects, Clifton Design Associates, was very peaceful and we actually called at the door to speak
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Letter: Easy target
What a wonderful country we live in. How is this for justice? My 93-year-old mother has been told she must pay back £397 she was supposedly overpaid on her State pension two years ago. I strongly dispute this but it's like banging my head against a brick
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MP says his files on scientist's death have been erased
An MP conducting an investigation into the death of Dr David Kelly said last night he believed his computer files have been wiped. Lewes MP Norman Baker said he has evidence to prove Dr Kelly did not die as a result of suicide. The Liberal Democrat believes
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Troubled Trust on target
A hospital is making-good progress in its battle to clear a huge overspend. The Royal West Sussex NHS Trust, which runs St Richard's Hospital in Chichester, ended last year more than £13 million in the red but hopes to break even sooner than expected.
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Pete's girl is favourite to go
Big Brother favourite Pete Stephenson could soon lose the most devoted member of his fan club. Entertaining blond Nikki has tried to corner the Brighton singer several times during the past week and even plied him with wine but is the favourite to be
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Task force to focus on major cutbacks
A task force has been set up to examine possible cuts in hospital services. West Sussex County Council's health scrutiny select committee wants the team to investigate the reasons behind any changes and ensure people's health is not put at risk. South
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Letter: Transfer is wrong
I agree with Councillor Tonks (Letters, June 23) that any transfer of council homes to a new housing association which is a private company would be privatisation. It does not matter that the new Gateway is referred to as Brighton and Hove City Housing
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Letter: Finest music venue in our city
I cannot say how disappointed I was to read about the sale of The Hanbury Ballroom. It is the finest music venue in our city and its passing severely limits the options for local bands and for small to medium-sized touring bands. The last thing this city
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Police HQ evacuated in bomb scare
Bomb disposal experts evacuated a police headquarters when they feared hoax devices collected by officers might explode. The bomb squad had arrived at Centenary House in Durrington Lane, Worthing, to collect inert explosives stored in an outdoor pit but
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Letter: Hanbury venue heartbreak blues
Thank you for reporting the fate of the Hanbury Ballroom (The Argus, July 11). I echo the sentiments of music promoter, Dave Morrison, in saying I am devastated at the closure of this iconic venue, where I have spent many fantastic evenings enjoying acts
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Jail for drink-driver who killed three
The mother of a man who died in a crash just three days before Christmas said she feels sympathy for the driver who caused his death and for his family. Eva Turner's son Clive Hancock, 37, known to his friends as Swampy, was one of three killed when drink-driver
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Letter: Good Samaritan
I would like to thank the gentleman who stopped in his car when I'd hurt my foot really badly. He took me to my GP and then offered to take me to Worthing Hospital. Also to another gentleman who kindly phoned my husband. Thank you both very much indeed
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Letter: Not always drunk
Thank you for the concern of the person, who must be a neighbour, who sent to "the occupier" of my address the details of Alcoholics Anonymous. This presumably follows a recent incident when I smashed a large amount of crockery in my home. I have suffered
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Letter: Let fines stand
How can the police just accept drink/drive convictions should be quashed because of their incorrect procedures (The Argus, July 3)? Surely it is up to the criminal to appeal and prove that the blood tests carried out by qualified nurses gave incorrect
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Football: Rebels chase top striker
Worthing are in talks with a top non-league striker and will also look at two more trialists in tomorrow's friendly with AFC Hornchurch. Manager Danny Bloor will not reveal the name of his forward target but insists it would be a real coup to attract
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Letter: Portslade centre helps end poverty for children
North Portslade Children's Centre is lovely. I was a guest at the recent opening. The centre is a credit to this Government. It is simply stunning and a little girl by the name of Olivia called it a "wonderland". That's right, it is. and child care; parenting
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Athletics: Buckfield's injury jinx strikes again
Nick Buckfield has vowed to bounce back a better athlete after having his career saved by Thierry Henry's surgeon. Buckfield will miss the rest of the season after rupturing the Achilles tendon in his right ankle in training at Broadbridge Heath. The
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Cricket: Yardy's defiance ensures Sussex are in command
Mike Yardy held Sussex's batting together at Hove yesterday with the sort of display with which he has gilded his reputation over the last couple of years. The left-hander lodged his second hundred of the season in only his second Championship innings
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Yardy makes the switch in style
Mike Yardy scored his second hundred of the season yesterday but admitted: "It was hard work." The Sussex left-hander made an unbeaten 126 as the county reached 355-8 on the first day of their Championship match against Kent at Hove. Yardy was Sussex's
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Bognor's £100m regeneration
Decades of decline are to be reversed with a £100 million regeneration programme. Property developer St Modwen has been chosen to redevelop Bognor, 70 years after King George V condemned the town with his dying words: "Bugger Bognor." The firm has already
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The Automatic, Concorde 2, Brighton, Weds, July 19
With their debut album Not Accepted Anywhere at number three in the charts and their hit single Monster in the top ten, it kind of seems like The Automatic have come out of nowhere. While most of us hadn't heard a peep from the band before the relentless
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Milburn, Concorde 2, Brighton, Friday, July 14
Fresh from supporting friends and fellow Yorkshiremen The Artic Monkeys, Milburn are the latest band to shoot out from the Sheffield scene. Although the boys have just finished a European tour opening for the Monkeys, this time last year it was the other
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Shake & Finger Pop Re-launch, B'Lo, Brighton, Sat, July 14
This "daringly different, wildly diverse and utterly unpretentious" Sixties night is back after an 18-month break, with a new home and regular slot. The brainchild of Da Doo Ron Ron founder and DJ Chris King and Brighton Northern Soul all-dayer supremo
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Life's A Beach: The Sharp Boys, The Revenge, Brighton, Sat, July 15
Over the past four years The Sharp Boys have been responsible for promoting club events all over the capital, including Royal House at Heaven and Anarchy at The Fridge. Their nights have been honoured as Number One Club In London (Mixmag), Critic's Choice
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Superman Returns
(12A, 154mins) Brandon Routh, Kate Bosworth, Kevin Spacey, James Marsden, Frank Langella, Sam Huntington, Parker Posey, Tristan Lake Leabu, Eva Marie Saint, Kal Penn, Marlon Brando. Directed by Bryan Singer. Flying back onto the big screen, almost 20
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Decision on 40-storey tower block is postponed
A crucial decision about whether a developer can build a 40-storey tower at Brighton Marina has been delayed. Brighton and Hove City Councillors were last night asked whether a law banning tall buildings at the marina can be overturned. The debate was
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Cliff park in giant scheme for marina
The scenic Undercliff Walk could be reopened to the public as part of the transformation of Brighton Marina. The team responsible for the makeover of the western part of the marina says it is "passionately committed" to reopening the pathway, giving pedestrians
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Crackdown on drug-drivers
Police today launch a major crackdown on drug-driving after a survey revealed almost one in ten Brighton clubbers has driven while high on drugs. Revellers pouring into the city this weekend for another round of clubbing, parties and summer hedonism may
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Lenny Beige's Charity Seaside Special, White Rock Theatre, Hastings, Tues, July 18
Having friends in high places is always a help, and self-styled king of comedy Lenny Beige has plenty. Lenny, the comedic creation of Steve Furst, has pulled in the likes of Trigger Happy TV star Dom Joly, Ruby Wax, Rob Brydon, Marcus Brigstocke, The
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Shakers Restirred, Gardner Arts Centre, Falmer, Brighton, Mon, July 17
Shakers is an ohso trendy watering hole where everyone wants to be seen, from the yuppies to the local lads tittering at the thought of a "Long Slow Comfortable Screw". Four long-suffering waitresses give a wickedly funny glimpse into the world behind
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Whippersnapper Circus: Roundabout, Pavilion Theatre, Brighton, Sunday, July 16
Whippersnapper Youth Circus brings you a slice of life seen through a child's eyes. On a dreary Monday morning in an ordinary street, we often miss the beauty of the everyday. Roundabout brings the magic back with a scooter waltz, librarians dangling
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Football: Crawley survivors had no other offers
Defender Dave Woozley says Crawley's remaining players have only stayed because they have not found another club. Woozley is one of just five players from last season's squad set to play the first pre-season friendly against Millwall at Broadfield Stadium
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Superman Returns
(12A, 154mins) Brandon Routh, Kate Bosworth, Kevin Spacey, James Marsden, Frank Langella, Sam Huntington, Parker Posey, Tristan Lake Leabu, Eva Marie Saint, Kal Penn, Marlon Brando. Directed by Bryan Singer. Flying back onto the big screen, almost 20
