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Contracts up for discussion
Albion will turn their attention to players' contracts now that a hectic March is behind them. Half of the 28-strong first team squad only have deals to the end of the season. The situation is complicated by the uncertainty over whether the play-off
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New owners promise open regime
New Crawley director Phil Jarman insists the club's takeover is all above board. The local hairdresser has been named as part of a consortium of businessmen who have bought the club from the company owned by Chas and Azwar Majeed, The SA Group. They
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Fogden joins Bognor on loan
Albion midfielder Wes Fogden, left, will make his debut for Bognor away to Fisher Athletic on Saturday. Fogden, who has made two starts for Albion's first team this season, joined the Rocks on loan before Monday's Blue Square south signing deadline.
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Rookie seamer impresses again
Sussex coach Mark Robinson has praised the contribution of rookie seamer Rageb Aga after the county completed back-to-back pre- season wins over Glamorgan. Aga, who is in his first year on the county staff, followed up his 3-47 in Monday's win with
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Eagles facing selection dilemma
Martin Hagon admits his in-form Eastbourne youngsters might have given the club a selection dilemma. Eagles plan to send top duo Scott Nicholls and Lee Richardson to the Elite League Pairs at King's Lynn on Saturday. Nicholls is a slight doubt after
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Football round-up: Hornets beaten
Horsham's play-off hopes were dealt a blow as they went down 3-0 in a bad tempered match at Ashford Town (Middlesex). The Hornets, fresh from an excellent win at second-placed AFC Wimbledon on Saturday, started brightly with Stuart Myall and Lee Farrell
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Crawley edge into final
Eastbourne Borough 0, Crawley Town 1. A second-half goal from Pierre Joseph-Dubois earned Crawley a place in the final of the Sussex Senior Cup. Manager Steve Evans adopted the role of spectator for the game at the Dripping Pan, leaving assistant Paul
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County League div three: Funnell hat-trick
Bexhill United and Little Common kept their promotion hopes alive in County League division three. The two East Sussex teams look off the pace at present but can challenge for a promotion place if they win their games in hand. Bexhill beat Bosham 4-
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Brighton League round-up: Electric surge
Hanover secured a place in the Vernon Wentworht Cup final after beating West Sussex League side Clymping 2-1. Jamie Anyon and Carl Smeaton were on target. Ovingdean were relegated from the premier division after losing 2-1 against Brighton Electricity
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Lewes Sunday League: Cup thriller
Lewes Crown edged out FC Glynde II 3-2 in the Jubilee Cup second round thanks to a double from Liam Thorncroft and a Greg Howell strike. Paul Mercer and Russell Pike replied. Martello Inn won 3-0 against Associates thanks to Daniel Jackson, Oliver Mayhew
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East Sussex round-up: Six of the best
Ridge West hope to claim runners-up spot in the premier division after a thumping win in their final game. They beat Bodiam 6-0 with Tom Cusden (2), Dan Foster, James Kofoed, Steve Brooks and Dave Pugh getting the goals. St Leonards Social can still
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New owners at Crawley
Crawley have been taken over by former owner John Duly and new Lincolnshire-based company Prospect Estates Holdings Limited. Reds have named Duly as part of a consortium of businessmen to have bought the club from Chas and Azwar Majeed. The club claim
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Jason Bull - Hotel Juliet by Belinda Seaward
Name Jason Bull Lives Brighton Book title Hotel Juliet by Belinda Seaward Why did you choose this book? An aviation theme runs through the novel. (Hotel Juliet is the name of the light aircraft). This gives what looks like a girly book some
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Games industry under threat
Bosses behind some of Britain's leading video games companies have backed calls for the Government to prevent a brain drain which could cripple the industry. Sci, the owner of the Lara Croft Tomb Raider franchise, recently announced it would slash
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Shop's difficult birth
Simon Checkley knew his new business selling all things baby related would have teething trouble. But even in his worst nightmares he couldn't have imagined the cruel blow he and his family have endured. Just three days after opening the country's
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Not unusual to make tea in the bath
I was interested to read about the flat with the bath in the kitchen and the toilet on the balcony (The Argus, March 29). Auction manager Nick Muston was surprised by this arrangement. However, there is a block of flats in Bonchurch Road, Brighton
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Birds hit by habitat loss
The results of the RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch has shown a worrying decrease in the numbers of some species of bird (The Argus, March 27). The problem is home owners and councils cutting down hedges and trees to make way for "low maintenance gardens
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Lotto jackpot winners off to travel world
A lucky couple said today they will be able to fulfil their long-held dreams of travelling the world after scooping a £2.3 million Lotto jackpot win. New Zealand and Australia have so far been earmarked by John and Jacqui Pinyoun as being destinations
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Memories that stand in the way of progress
With regard to the Astoria site in Gloucester Place, Brighton, being up for sale again (The Argus, March 29), there are too many romantics who want to preserve the good memories of buildings, with some notion they can relive these memories in
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In memory of a man whose legacy is the city's vibrancy
I was sorry to hear of the death of Ken Fines (The Argus, March 28). I came into contact with him first when he led the splendid Greater Brighton Urban Structure Plan team in the early 1970s. The team's work was a model for its time and its commitment
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What does Easter mean to you?
In response to the comments by WJ McIlroy about the crucifixion re-enactment being disturbing (Letters, March 27), Jesus's death on the cross was exactly that but more importantly it was done for all of us. As for children seeing it, perhaps they
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Beware the dogs
On Friday at around 10.55pm I was writing a letter to my 87-year-old war veteran grandfather, who has just lost his wife, when my peace, quiet and concentration were disturbed by a group of about 15 to 20 drunken teenage boys who barged into the
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Beaches for all
Please reopen Newhaven's Sandy Cove Beach. It evokes memories of the 1950s when families first got cars and everyone in our street used to drive to this little haven on Sunday afternoons. It reminds me of the quiet, nice life as a growing youth.
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Memorial to Brighton mayor
In answer to the question from David Stevens about the location of the statue of Sir John Cordy Burrows (Letters, March 31), this is now at the southern end of the Old Steine, opposite the Royal York Hotel. I have a special interest in Sir John
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No-go for traffic
Many years ago the burghers of this splendid city contrived to give us wide avenues through which horse-drawn vehicles could progress in a steady and stately manner. The finest of these was Grand Avenue leading to The Drive. Now benefiting from
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Parking charges
I'm appalled by the recent massive increase in resident parking costs (zone O) and can't understand how it can be considered a fair burden on residents. On top of the recent above inflation increase in council tax it seems another way of squeezing
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Buses from work
I am pleased to see that Brighton and Hove Buses has finally decided to run a limited stop commuter bus along the seafront, the new 12x service. I would be keen to make use of this service. The bus I catch to and from work in Portslade every morning
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Kris Kristofferson, Brighton Dome, Brighton, March 31
At 71, Kris Kristofferson is one of the last survivors of the great country music cross-over of the 1960s. And it is difficult to imagine a better way to enjoy his back catalogue than the stripped-down, solo acoustic show he gave at Brighton Dome on
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Kelly Clarkson, Brighton Centre, Brighton, March 31
Reality TV pop stars have it tough. We know they can sing, but do they have the charisma, longevity and, most importantly, the songs to make a career of it? The night's support act, Jamie Scott, sadly has none of these qualities, and the crowd is in
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Richard Alston Dance Company, Dome Concert Hall, Brighton, April 2-3
It is a full 40 years since acclaimed British choreographer Richard Alston created his first piece for the stage. And his latest show featuring four new and recent works, is a fittingly diverse way to celebrate. His newest work, Shuffle It Right, was
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Bald move to save the planet
Teachers have had their heads shaved so their hair can be used to insulate their school's eco centre. Rob Sandercock, nicknamed Jesus because of his flowing curls, was among six staff who had their locks shorn at Dorothy Stringer School, in Loder
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Evans faces three new FA raps
Crawley manager Steve Evans is facing four FA charges after being hit with three new counts of improper conduct. Evans has until April 9 to respond to a charge related to his behaviour during a Blue Square premier division game at Northwich Victoria
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Calls for beach to be reopened
Campaigners have started a petition to save a beach closed because of safety fears. Councillors and campaigners have joined forces to collect signatures objecting to the closure of Newhaven's West Beach. The beauty-spot was first shut in 2006
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Marina tower rivals in clash
Rival companies bidding to redevelop Brighton Marina have been told both schemes cannot go ahead - because the buildings are just metres apart. Brighton and Hove City Council has revealed that major projects from Explore Living and Brunswick Developments
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'Basil Fawlty' cafe owner banned our babies
A group of young mums have accused a businessman of being "ruder than Basil Fawlty" after he banned their crying babies from his cafe. Francis Incorvaja told the women they were not welcome back after some of their tots began bawling as they were about
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Loss-making Splash jobs axed
Top jobs have been axed at a struggling commercial radio station which is bidding to merge with another. The shock exits of Worthingbased Splash FM managing director David Atkey and programme controller Simon Osborne were blamed on tough trading
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Bungling villain leaves clue behind - his passport
A bungling criminal faces police questioning after he fled a taxi without paying - but left his passport behind. A taxi driver called police on Sunday at 3.25am to report two male passengers who he had picked up after a night out in Eastbourne. The
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London Philharmonic Orchestra, Dome Concert Hall, Brighton, March 29
Despite severe sound problems caused by the concert hall's amplification system, the London Philharmonic Orchestra gave an enjoyable and thoroughly accessible performance of Rossini's Overture To The Thieving Magpie, Beethoven's Violin Concerto in D
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Godspell, Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne, March 31
A disappointingly small Devonshire Park audience on Monday thoroughly enjoyed a modern-day rendition of the Gospels of Jesus, superbly played by Tom Bradley. Bradley, a finalist on TV show Grease Is The Word, and Craig Purnell (doubling as John The Baptist
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Adults with autism
As the parent of a child with autism I am worried about what will happen as they get older. Autism is a lifelong condition. However, the new report from the National Autistic Society - I Exist - has found that many adults with this disability struggle
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Shuttle solution
I am appalled at the bus service we are currently experiencing in Withdean and Westdene. Buses seem to turn up whenever they feel like it, they get taken out of service and in the past week have left my daughter and I stranded at the top of Valley
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Man crashes car within hours of buying it
A driver crashed his car into a ditch hours after buying it at auction. The roof of the white Volvo was cut off by firefighters to free the injured man. The accident happened on the A23 near Pyecombe just after 1pm yesterday. One lane was closed
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Be Your Own Pet, Audio, Brighton, March 31
Nashville foursome Be Your Own Pet may be dirty punks but they're not immune to the charms of the pier. "Have you been on that s***?" Jemina Pearl - one of the coolest frontwomen in music at the moment -asked the crowd admiringly, if unnecessarily.
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600 Lancing jobs could go
About 600 jobs at Britain's biggest share registration company could be under threat from plans to move key operations to India. Equiniti, which employs about 2,000 people at its head office in Lancing, looks after 24 million shareholder and employee
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Boy, 11, seriously hurt by truck at pedestrian crossing
An 11-year-old boy was seriously injured when he was knocked down at a pedestrian crossing. The incident happened at 4.45pm on Monday at Balcombe Road in Pound Hill, Crawley. The boy, from Crawley, received serious head injuries and was taken to East
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Award for low-budget film
A short film made with a budget of a few hundred pounds has won two prizes at the New York International Independent Film and Video Awards. Neil McEnery-West, who grew up in Brighton and made his first film while a student at Brighton and
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Thumbs down for fingerprint technology
Schools are rejecting a move towards the use of biometric technology. Systems using electronic fingerprints to buy lunch or borrow library books appear unlikely to become widespread in Brighton and Hove after a consensus of opinion against them
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School's vegetable diet
A primary school has introduced a scheme to encourage pupils and their parents to eat more vegetables. Balfour Junior School in Brighton launched the scheme with Brightonbased food company We Love Local. For every bag of fresh vegetables sold at
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French elephants
I congratulate Jenny Wilkins on her action drawing attention to the desperate plight of the animals in the circus that visits Dieppe every year. I have a home in Dieppe and am often there when the circus arrives. I am afraid my demonstrations have
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Big spend to improve Sussex colleges
Colleges in Sussex have been awarded more than £100 million. Universities and skills secretary John Denham announced five further education colleges would receive grants towards the costs of constructing, replacing and refurbishing campus buildings
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Love of language
In idle moments I indulge my love of language by noting the use of terms in the media and in conversation. For instance, the terms "dog's dinner" and "dog's breakfast". My understanding has always been that they are almost polar opposites, ie, "She
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Charity venue struggle for McFly fans
A group of teenagers who have lined up 15 bands to play at a charity gig may have to cancel it if they cannot find a venue. Team WOF (Weekend Of Fun) decided to organise the fundraising event in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust after their hero
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Birdmen may get new perch
The world's biggest birdman event may be on the move. The International Bognor Birdman Competition held on the town's pier every year, is facing the axe because of fears competitors could break their legs in shallow water. Safety work carried
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Friend's shock at death blame
A builder told a jury he was shocked when a friend blamed him for killing a man. James Smith, 26, denied he violently attacked George Deer at his home in Hurstpierpoint. He claimed he tried to split up a fight between Craig Clarke and Mr Deer.
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Council leader battle begins
The battle to become the next leader of Brighton and Hove City Council is under way. Councillor Geoffrey Theobald and Councillor Mary Mears will fight for the top job following the resignation of Brian Oxley, who will remain a councillor. On April
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Friends stranded after hotel loses keys
Two women were left stranded in a hotel after staff lost their car keys. Ruth Creed, 30, and her heavily pregnant friend Emma Sillitoe, 32, arrived at the Lansdowne Place Hotel in Lansdowne Place, Hove, at 11am on Saturday for a one night stay
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Missing library books total £57,000
More than 8,000 items are missing from libraries in West Sussex. The latest stocktake revealed that 7,402 books, 157 audiobooks and 600 music items have disappeared from shelves. West Sussex County Council libraries service estimates that the
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Foreign 'investment' homes leave woman facing bankruptcy
When Tamsin Barks came through a tough divorce battle, she knew she needed to secure her long-term financial future. But a string of bad investments has now left her facing the prospect of bankruptcy. Reporter Miles Godfrey discovers why she believes
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Race for rail contract
Rail services in Sussex could have a new operator when the current franchise expires. Southern Trains has operated services across the region since 2001 but in September next year the contract is due for renewal. The South Central franchise
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Comment: Sussex call centre jobs are being 'Bangalored'
News that another Sussex-based company plans to move part of its operations to India has once again highlighted the effects of outsourcing workers. Business Editor SAM THOMSON examines the controversial practice which sees jobs shifted to countries
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Jackpot winners to reveal spending plans
A couple who scooped more than £2 million in Saturday's Lotto draw will speak about their good fortune at a luxury hotel today. The pair, who have not been named, are due to discuss what they intend to do with their winnings totalling £2,367,330. A
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Sussex aim to be part of any Twenty20 boom
Sussex chief executive Gus Mackay has admitted that the further expansion of Twenty20 cricket is inevitable. And he insisted that the county would be interested in hosting matches at Hove if, as is being suggested, a franchise-style T20 competition was
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Treasure Island, Theatre Royal, Brighton, April 1-5
"When most people think of Treasure Island, they think it's either a musical or a pantomime, and this isn't," says Gavin Robertson, who stars as pirate captain Long John Silver in the Birmingham Stage Company's latest adaptation. "This has gone right
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Ska Cubano, Pavilion Theatre, Brighton, March 30
There's a man with a white hat and a diamond sparkling in his front tooth being chased into the crowd by a Japanese sax player in a shimmering silver dress. The drummer is wearing a multi-coloured string vest and mirrored shades and his beats are given
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Paul Sinha, Komedia, Brighton, March 30
Paul Sinha is almost too clever for his own good. In this admirably crafted, hugely inventive hour-in-the-life of the UK's premier "gay, Bengali, GP-turned-stand-up", the wit came in so many forms and from so many angles, it took a few seconds to really
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New Ramsay blow for Borough
Eastbourne Borough's fading title hopes have received another blow after it was revealed striker Scott Ramsay has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a broken ankle. Ramsay limped out of Saturday's 2-2 draw with Weston-super-Mare early in
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Wilkins warns of Port Vale threat
Albion boss Dean Wilkins has warned his play-off chasers victory cannot be taken for granted against rock-bottom Port Vale at Withdean on Saturday. The Seagulls are on a high after ending a hectic and profitable March with back-to-back draws at Nottingham