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Albion hopes still alive
Albion threw themselves a lifeline tonight and probably relegated Hereford in the process. The Seagulls were comfortable 2-1 winners at Edgar Street and are now five points from the coveted 20th place and safety. Victory sets things
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Fire at disused Lancing stables
Firefighters are battling a blaze at a derelict stables. Two crews from West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were called to the stables in Old Salts Farm Road, Lancing, at 8.30pm. A fire service spokesman said the stables were empty.
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Joyce century inspires Sussex to victory
Ed Joyce proved he is in top form ahead of the new season with his second century since joining Sussex in the winter. Joyce scored 101 to help Sussex to a comfortable win in their two-day friendly against Northamtonshire at Hove yesterday. It followed
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Government criticised over bee protection
Organic campaigners have criticised the Government for rejecting calls to ban a group of pesticides which they say harm honeybees. In a letter to the Soil Association, Environment Secretary Hilary Benn said no evidence had been presented to show that
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Albion revive the diamond
Albion have resurrected the midfield diamond for their key League One clash at Hereford tonight. Chris Birchall comes into the side in place of Doug Loft on the right of midfield while Dean Cox plays just behind the front two. Gary Dicker
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Parking permits rise in Brighton and Hove
Residents in Brighton and Hove have been hit with another rise in the cost of parking permits. It currently costs motorists £104 a year for a parking permit, or £30 for three months. But on May 1, the cost of parking permits in zones C, H, J, M, N,
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Babes in the Wood dad threatens legal action over arrest
The father of one of the "Babes in the Wood" murder victims tonight spoke of his devastation at being arrested on suspicion of raping his daughter. Barrie Fellows, 59, was arrested at his home in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, today on suspicion
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Thanks for the cheeseburger
Albion embarked on their first trip to the Moo Camp, the home of MK Dons. Not a lot off people agree with how this club came about but to be fair they have a nice ground with the potential to be made bigger padded seats and loads of leg room. The
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Jail for ex-Crawley Town FC owner who spent tax money on cars, property and women
A businessman who siphoned off cash from his company to fund his extravagant lifestyle was jailed today for three and a half years. Mohammed Azwar Majeed, 33, of North Street, Brighton, cheated the Inland Revenue by failing to declare his withdrawals
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Getting going
With last year's attempt at the 5k Race for Life leaving me in no doubt that my fitness levels were certainly not those of a 24-year-old it only seems fair that this year I should do myself, and my sponsors proud. After being left watching
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What about Daddy?
How could I have forgotten Daddy? I was so enthusiastic about my own experiences I have shamefully overlooked the role that Little L’s father has played in these last six months. The simple fact is I could not be such a contented mum without his support
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Good Samaritans
I would like to thank the shops, passers-by and the ambulance crew who came to my assistance in Western Road, Brighton, on April 6, after a fall while crossing the road. I am truly grateful. Margaret Sinden Queensway, Brighton
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Cold and inflexible shops would not help my charity event
AS a collaborator for a charity event in support of the Macmillan Cancer Trust, I have been trying to get small donations for a raffle. In return for their support (with the kind of donations that, with the big stores, get broken or shoplifted a dozen
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Council tax rebate?
I understand that if people do not put out their recycling bins on the correct day we, the public, can be fined £75. I live in The Avenue which, because of roadworks, is closed to traffic. Recycling and rubbish bins have not been collected for three
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Ordered off the bus with my baby
Brighton Bus and Coach Company advertise that they are the easy way to travel around the city. Today, four weeks after having my baby, I decided to try getting the bus into the city centre to see how practical it would be with a pram. I tried to get
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Big Brother's midnight knock
How Home Secretary Jacqui Smith, with her derisive dismissal of the “comfortable” opponents of torture, must applaud SD Weinberg’s paean of praise to the barbarians of Guantanamo Bay (Letters, April 3). Having, with her predecessors in this Labour administration
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Is bin fine an April Fool's Day joke?
When I read the article about the council wanting to fine people for putting out their recycling boxes on the wrong day I thought it was a belated April Fool’s Day joke. The council should put their own house in order first. My ordinary rubbish in the
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Recycling bin fine
I am perplexed by Brighton and Hove City Council’s logic on refuse collection. They have sent letters to a large number of council taxpayers saying you can only put out recycling boxes on the “given day” of collection. Failure to do so could result
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Fear for this crumbling church
It was suggested by Jean Calder (Letters, April 3) that my previous correspondence may have been in error. I didn’t want to go into too much detail but I will if it helps. A screen went up around the outside of the church because of falling masonry and
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Is it any wonder Britain only has one tennis champion?
he media is full of Government advertisements for “healthier kids”, the latest being a campaign where you call a hotline and receive a free “change for life” plan. This pack contains a chart for the family in the hope that children can be helped
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Vandals attack Sussex trains with bricks, bottles and a computer monitor
Train passengers’ lives have been put at risk by vandals attacking trains with bricks, bottles, stones and even an old computer monitor. Laser lights have been shone in the eyes of train drivers and tracks were obstructed with shopping trolleys
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Brighton and Hove recycling fines a necessary move
Letters warning residents they face a £75 fine or even prosecution if they put their recycling box out on the wrong day have been branded draconian and heavy handed. But according to the director of Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment (
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Sussex Police students tackle knifeman
Student officers fresh out of police academy earned their badges after they were confronted by a man brandishing a knife. The four new bobbies PC Tracy Rome, PC Louis Morley, PC Matthew Tear and PC Gregory Smith were commended for their act of bravery
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Win Brighton Explorer books worth £5.99 each!
The Argus has teamed up with Visit Britain to offer readers the chance to claim a free guide to our stylish and cosmopolitan city absolutely free this Easter weekend. To claim your book with every purchase of The Argus visit one of the following
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Eleven teachers lose jobs as Roedean takes over struggling Brighton school
Eleven teachers at Brighton's St Mary’s Hall School have been made redundant ahead of its expected takeover by Roedean. The details emerged today after the closure of independent schools was discussed at the annual conference of the Association
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Babes in the Wood father was suspect in original investigation
This is not the first time Barrie Fellows has been questioned by police in connection with attacks on his daughter Nicola. Barrie was one of six main suspects after his daughter and her friend Karan Hadaway's abduction and murder. He
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Omid Djalili, Komedia, Brighton, Apr 6
After bringing (temporary) peace to the Middle East with his 1996 show The Arab And The Jew, saving the Komedia is small fry to the British-born Iranian comic. Djalili donated his services for two nights, to ease the financial difficulties
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The Enemy, Dome Concert Hall, Brighton, April 8
With protesters lining the streets of the capital, high unemployment rates and the general politicisation of the populace, the time is right for a new politically conscious band. With the release of their second album, Music For The People,
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Update: Babes in the Wood victim's dad arrested for sexual assault
Babe in the Woods murder victim Nicola Fellows' father has been arrested in connection with the rape of his dead daughter. Barrie Fellows, 59, was arrested between 7am and 8am this morning at his home in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. A 44
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Brighton musician dies after cancer battle
A musician who raised money for the Martlets Hospice has died following a battle with cancer. Martin May, 51, a popular figure on the Brighton live music scene, died at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in the city on March 30 after a long fight
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Tea Dance
Tea dance at new Larchwood, Saturday 11th april 2-4pm. In the mood, world war two style dancing, Free cream teas, Easter Bonnet Competition, This event is free for the older residents of Coldean and there families. If you would like
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Jump Start
A new nursery has opened in Moulsecoomb and has six places for babies, and thirty six places for children over two years old. There is a baby room and toddler room which have a sensory area with a bubble tube and fibre optics. Jump start will
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Are you the mystery Lotto winner?
A WEST Sussex man known as Mr G checked his e mails and discovered he was £134,081 richer for Easter. The man, who asked for his town address to be withheld, scooped the jackpot by matching five numbers and the bonus ball in the Lotto draw.
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The St John Passion, Dome Concert Hall, Brighton, Apr 4
Those who thought Easter was just an excuse to gorge on egg-shaped confectionery would have been left in no doubt as to its real Christian significance had they witnessed Brighton Festival Chorus’s spine-tingling performance of Bach’s St John Passion.
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Men accused of historic child abuse on "Babes in the Wood" victim
Two men have been arrested today in connection with an allegation of historic child abuse in Brighton during the 1980s. A 59-year-old man has been arrested in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire and a 44-year-old man has been arrested in Brighton on suspicion
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Hockey: Three Sussex clubs reach national finals
Three Sussex women’s teams have reached national finals. Chichester, Lewes and East Grinstead will all be going for silverware at Old Loughtonians on April 25. A 5-2 home win over North Notts sent Chi through in the semis of the Women’s Trophy. Skipper
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Badger cubs found in Sussex field
These badger cubs were found cowering under a storage container by builders after they were abandoned by their mother. The triplets - called Copper, Penny and Bob by their rescuers - had not yet opened their eyes and were just two weeks old
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Rugby: It's make or break for Raiders
Worthing Raiders are facing two make-or-break matches in their bid to stay up, despite a big win at Havant. Raiders beat the relegated Hampshire club 55-27 at Hooks Lane but then heard results elsewhere had been unhelpful. They are now four points clear
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Restaurant owner to appear in court over alleged PCSO assault
A restaurant owner allegedly assaulted a police community support officer in an argument over his car. Farshad Nassirpour, 46, who owns Piccolos restaurant in Ship Street, Brighton, is charged with assaulting the PCSO in Ship Street on March
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Hockey: Eastbourne favourites to land title
Eastbourne have put themselves in pole position to be crowned champions. The Kent/Sussex Regional League leaders beat third-placed BBHC 4-1 in their final game of the season to move three points clear. Victory knocked BBHC out of the title equation
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Rugby: Chichester relish new challenge after sealing title
Chichester are quietly confident of thriving at the highest level of league rugby they have ever played. But, whatever happens in the new London One next season, they look forward to trying their luck as divisional champions Chi clinched the London
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South Downs Park could force rural traders out of Sussex
Rural businesses will be forced to relocate from Sussex if planning restrictions within the new National Park are too severe, it has been claimed. According to John Evans, rural projects manager at Business Link Sussex, there are thousands
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'Obscene' margins force pubs to shut
PUBS are being driven out of business by company cartels charging tenants up to 80p above the wholesale price of a pint of beer, it has been claimed. The majority of pubs in Sussex are owned by one of seven huge companies colloquially known as
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Couple kit out home with furniture found in skips
Looking at Paul and Pauline Allen’s well polished fireplace, you would never imagine everything down to the coal holder was salvaged from skips or donated by neighbours. Studying at art school in Brighton during the 1960s, the couple developed
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Rabbit hops to eco-solution
FIRM FACTS Name: Sussex Waste Recycling Ltd, trading as Rabbit Skips Business nature: Waste management Date established: 1988 Location: Lancing Business Park and North Quay Road, Newhaven Number of employees: 70
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Eagles facing financial crisis
Eastbourne Eagles boss Bob Dugard heads to an emergency meeting of Elite League clubs today admitting: “We’ve got serious financial problems.” Top flight tracks have been called to the get together in Rugby specifically to discuss a new TV deal. However
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Grants on offer to digital innovators
DIGITAL media companies aiming to develop innovative new commercial opportunities are being asked to apply for lucrative grants. The Technology Strategy Board (TSB), set up by the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS), is offering
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Can business bank on lending?
AMONG the raft of measures recently announced by the Government to help small businesses survive the recession, the Enterprise Finance Guarantee scheme is proving one of the most controversial. Banks have been accused of snubbing applications from
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Cyclist killed in road crash
A pensioner cyclist has been killed in a traffic crash. The man, who was in his 70s, was cycling in Downs Road, West Stoke, near Chichester, at 10.49am yesterday, when he collided into a Vauxhall Corsa. He later died from his injuries.
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Natural PR take on food awards
THE future of a popular food and drink awards ceremony has been secured. Natural PR, based in Poynings, near Brighton, celebrated its first birthday as a company by taking over management of the Sussex Food and Drink Awards. The awards were previously
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Social site only for select few
AN ONLINE consultancy has developed the UK’s most exclusive social networking site. Only the most successful and ambitious entrepreneurs are accepted into the Courvoisier The Future 500 members club, with each applicant having to go through a
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Travel firm soars with Olympic bid
AN INDEPENDENT travel firm is celebrating after winning exclusive rights to provide holiday packages for the forthcoming Winter Olympics. Experience Holidays, based in Hailsham, has signed a partnership with official Vancouver 2010 ticket and
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Hammers striker can end season with a bang
Eastbourne Borough assistant manager Nick Greenwood has tipped Jack Jeffery to finish the season with a bang. Jeffery came off the bench to score twice in the last eight minutes during the 3-0 win over Weymouth on Saturday. They were the striker’s first
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Zoe Ball appeals for return of Fatboy Slim's hip flasks
Zoe Ball has made a national appeal for the return of her husband’s hip flasks - after she gave them to a charity shop. She admitted she had slung out the drinking memorabilia belonging to Fatboy Slim during a manic spring clean and because
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Crawley pervert built cameras into shoes to spy on women
A pervert who built camera lenses into his shoes to film up the skirts of unsuspecting shoppers said “it had taken over his life” Geoffrey Jones targeted women and girls as young as 10 in Crawley high-street stores including Primark, New Look
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Sara Payne picks up MBE
Child protection campaigner Sara Payne described herself as the voice of "common sense" today as she received an MBE from the Queen. Mrs Payne's tireless efforts at working to protect children from paedophiles and speaking out for victims after
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Seagull released from netting by firefighters
A seagull which became trapped in netting on the roof of a building was released by firefighters. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service was called to the back of Lloyds Bank, South Street, Worthing, at 6.30pm on Monday. They used small tools to cut the
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Bin fires believed to have been started deliberately
Firefighters were called to several small blazes during the early hours on Tuesday morning. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service attended a car fire in Shaftesbury Road, near Preston Circus, followed by two bin fires. Both blazes, in Davey Drive and
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Man has lucky escape from flat blaze
A man had a lucky escape after a blaze caused by a lit cigarette started in his flat. The man had fallen asleep in the lounge but woke to a room full of smoke at about 5am today. He phoned East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service and evacuated everyone from
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H&M takes over former Brighton Woolworths store
Swedish clothes chain H&M is to open a new shop in Brighton as it takes over a former Woolworths site. The low-cost fashion retailer has confirmed it will open the new store in Western Road. The former Woolworths has been empty since the company went
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Seagulls put block on Birchall teaming up with Beckham
Albion have put on hold the prospect of Chris Birchall becoming a team-mate of David Beckham in the States. LA Galaxy have reportedly placed a ‘discovery notice’ on Birchall, which means no other Major League Soccer club can make an approach to sign
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Fraser admits it is win or bust
The alarm bells were ringing for Albion at the training ground yesterday. Assistant manager Dean White, appropriately in the circumstances, conducted interviews to the background sound of a fire alert. Tommy Fraser was only nine-years-old when the Seagulls
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Brighton man to be sentenced for money-laundering offences
A man who used laundered money to buy thousands of pounds worth of luxury goods is due to be sentenced today. Mohammed Azwar Majeed, 33, of Princes House, North Street, Brighton, used the money to buy high-value cars such as a Lamborghini, a Ferrari
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Elphick: We must win the war
Tommy Elphick has branded Albion’s relegation showdown at Hereford tonight as the biggest game of his career. And he has backed the stand-in strike force of Craig Davies and Lloyd Owusu to come good after their MK Dons misery. Elphick returns to the
