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Arundel's title hopes are dented
Arundel’s hopes of catching leaders Eastbourne United were dealt a severe blow after they lost 2-1 at Ringmer in County League division one last night. Joe Tubon scored twice inside the opening three minutes to put Ringmer on top before Gary Norgate
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Trust should take "corporate responsibility" for Sussex baby's death
The damning report into the treatment and subsequent death of Indya Trevelyan concluded the probability of her dying could have been “very considerably reduced.” The report's authors said Brighton and Sussex University Hospital NHS Trust needed
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Parent's heartbreak at extent of failures leading to daughter's death
The heartbroken parents of a baby who died when a hospital procedure went wrong say the results of an investigation into her death were worse than they ever thought. Nigel and Sian Trevelyan, from Pease Pottage near Crawley, spoke out after
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Hospital trust "so sorry" for baby Trevelyan's death
Brighton and Sussex University Hospital NHS Trust have apologised for shortcomings that could have lead to Indya Trevelyan's death. The 20-month-old died in 2007 after a hospital procedure went wrong at the Royal Alex Children's Hospital, Brighton
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Fines for blue badge cheats
FOUR people have been fined more than £1,500 for illegally using blue disabled parking badges. They appeared at Brighton Magistrates’ Court after being caught in a crackdown on drivers who display blue badges they are not entitled to use. Hairdresser
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Flood defences finally afloat
Residents celebrated the end of a nine year campaign yesterday when work started on flood defences. The Buxted Flood Pressure Group, formed after the River Uck burst its banks in 2000, has campaigned for flood defences for homes. Yesterday, they
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Pub's battle to keep licence
A PUB plagued by a catalogue of crime and disorder could have its licence to sell alcohol revoked. Bosses from The Winner pub, in Elm Grove, Brighton, will face councillors today and could see the venue stripped of its licence. Police have compiled
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Supercharged, Concorde 2, Brighton, Apr 18
Scratch Perverts bring their turntable wizardry to Concorde 2 for this SuperCharged Special. The creative energy, skill, schizophrenic influences and combined creativity that the Perverts exude behind the decks makes them a clubbers’ favourite and
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Tru Thoughts, Audio, Brighton, Apr 17
Fans of the Brighton funk/soul/ jazz label Tru Thoughts would do well to get themselves to tonight’s extra-special showcase gig. Chris Vogado of Zero DB (Ninja Tune) and considered one of the best acts around, will be over here from his home in Barcelona
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An audience with Jimmy Greaves, Theatre Royal, Brighton, Apr 19
Regarded as one of the greatest strikers of his generation, and equally lauded for his ensuing career as a pundit, Jimmy Greaves is now touring the country for the last time to tell the story of his life and career. His 20 years in the game saw him
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Lambretta Club South Downs Run, Wish Tower, Eastbourne, Apr 18
The South Coast is once more set to resonate to the sound of the Mods favourite form of transport as more than 100 Italian scooters make the run from Eastbourne to Eastleigh. The first ever Lambretta Club Of Great Britain South Downs Run will
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The Whitest Boy Alive, Digital, Brighton, Apr 19
Recorded in Mexico, Rules is the latest release from The Whitest Boy Alive, side project of Kings Of Convenience frontman Erland Oye. Sparse and dreamy, the album was recorded entirely live, without the use of any effects. Writing on their blog, Erland
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Trailer Trash: Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Komedia, Brighton, Apr 18
The latest incarnation from cult movie-themed club extravaganza Trailer Trash, expect a wild array of entertainment. Film clips are spliced up with twisted cabaret, circus sideshow mixes with aerial live acts, all to a soundtrack of rock ’n’ roll
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British Sea Power, Duke Of York’s Picturehouse, Brighton, Apr 18
Brighton rock royalty British Sea Power return to the city with a new soundtrack they have written and recorded for 1934 quasi-documentary Man of Aran. The black and white film, which shows “life” on the Aran Islands off the western coast of Ireland,
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Bombay Bicycle Club, Audio, Brighton, Apr 19
They only finished secondary school last June – now Crouch End’s Bombay Bicycle Club are preparing to release their debut album. After releasing two EPs on their own label, the band released single Evening/Morning on London indie label Young And Lost
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The Maydays: Argus! The Musical, Komedia, Brighton, Apr 19
Based on cuttings taken from this newspaper, the show invites audience members to provide an article for the improv team to create a sketch from. Accompanied by a live pianist, the award-winning Maydays claim everything is made up on the spot, including
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Brief Encounter, Theatre Royal, Brighton, Apr 21-25
David Lean’s 1945 potrayal of a blisteringly passionate yet unconsummated affair frequently tops critics’ polls as the best British film of all time. After earning the Palme d’Or on its release, the Cynthia Johnson and Trevor Howard-starring film
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Bonnie “Prince” Billy, St George’s Church, Brighton, Apr 21
The bearded, formidable figure otherwise known as Will Oldham has been playing his idiosyncratic brand of Americana since long before it was fashionable. Initially performing under the monicker Palace Brothers (and then other variations on that
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Wil Hodgson, Upstairs At Three And Ten, Brighton, Apr 18
Care Bear-obsessed, proud owner of a pink mohican and fiercely left wing, West Country comic Wil Hodgson is a pretty unique character. Delivered in his distinctive monotonous Chippenham burr, his show blends hilarious, poetic storytelling with
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BBC South newsreader's unfortunate on-air slip
BBC South presenter Sally Taylor was left red-faced this week when she made a slip when reading the news. Introducing an item about Horsham's historic Shipley Windmill, which is to be closed to the public, she misprounounced the surname of
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Overcoming the first hurdle
My first week successfully under my belt, I thought the hard part was over. I’d started, I'd successfully managed to achieve my weeks goals and eve found myself looking forward to the next sessions. But that was a week ago. I woke up this
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Shazia Mirza, Komedia, Brighton, Apr 15
Though she resents the accusation her success is built on her unique niche in the comedy market, Shazia Mirza lent heavily on difference to provoke the midweek Komedia crowd into life. Brighton may be a liberal town in many respects but it
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The Prodigy, Brighton Centre, King’s Road, Apr 14
Like a lion stalking its prey, The Prodigy had the audience in its grasp within seconds. “Brighton’s on fire”, Maxim yelled and, despite a distinct lack of flames, it truly was. Dizzee Rascal had already drawn a far bigger crowd than
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PJ Harvey And John Parish, Dome Corn Exchange, Brighton, Apr 15
Unencumbered by a guitar and acting solely as a frontwoman rather than a solo star, Polly Harvey’s Brighton show with John Parish allowed her to fully explore her vocal range. Backed by a grizzled-looking, besuited and hatted backing band,
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The Virgins, Digital, Brighton, Apr 14
It might seem a wholesome name but given that their line-up includes two former models with a contacts book most industry bods would kill for, The Virgins might be something of a misnomer. In town to promote their eponymous debut album of which
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The Wave Pictures, The Freebutt, Brighton, Apr 14
Now that even “alternative” station BBC Six Music has sold its soul to the daytime playlist devil, you wonder why bands like The Wave Pictures even bother. After a decade toiling away in the trenches of musical obscurity, the Loughborough trio
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New Sussex cricket ground plans unveiled
Enjoying cricket from the comfort of a deckchair will remain a pleasure in Sussex after the club's new chief executive revealed scaled-back plans for its historical home. Dave Brooks, who took on the top job in January, said the revised scheme for the
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Youth Arts Fringe showcases Brighton youths' work
The creative work of young people will be showcased at an arts event. The Youth Arts Fringe (YAF), which is in its second year, will display work from young people across Brighton and Hove. It will be held in May to tie in with Brighton Festival and
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Where was Cupid when I needed him?
It has now been nearly two months since Valentine’s Day and I am still none the wiser as to who sent me the Card. Every year I get sent pity cards from my mum, godmother and my friend Matt. This year was no different; they all still felt sorry for
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Hove restaurant was "like a farmyard"
A restaurant was so filthy health bosses said it reminded them of a farmyard. Brighton and Hove City Council inspectors revealed how grime and cigarette ends were found on work surfaces at Riz Raz in Hove - despite two previous warnings.
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Nurse struck off for undercover filming at Brighton hospital
Nurse Margaret Haywood says she feels she has been treated "very harshly" for being struck off after secretly filming for a BBC Panorama programme exposing neglect of elderly patients in a hospital. Ms Haywood, 58, recorded appalling conditions
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Gearing up for the big day
Nine days to go until I attempt to run 26.2 miles around the streets of London and I'm feeling pretty good. My inflamed Achilles has setlled down after I took it easy for a few days and ten days ago I managed to do my last long run - 20 miles. The Achilles
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Stranger Danger?
So this week I met someone off the internet! Yes a genuine meeting of someone I had never laid eyes on before – our only previous contact had been through a website and email and then text. But as a 36-year old married mother of one it probably isn’t
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Raiders threaten Sussex family in their own home
A family were threatened in their home by thieves who demanded cash and then stole their car. The couple and their two young children, aged six and 11, were sitting in their living room when they heard a loud bang from their kitchen. The mother got
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The Lewes Pound could help beat recession
Lewes is not the first place to introduce a local currency into its economy. Towns all over the world use similar types of schemes to boost trade and keep spending local. But last year the town hit the headlines when it started printing the Lewes Pound
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Sussex mum charged with attempted murder of daughter who died of ME
Kathleen Gilderdale, known as Kay, will appear in court next week accused of trying to kill 31-year-old Lynn Gilderdale, who she had nursed for 17 years as she struggled with the condition. Mrs Gilderdale, 54, was arrested on December
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Sussex Lord will be father again at 75
A millionaire lord of the manor has set tongues wagging after he married his pregnant lover - who is 35 years his junior. The 75-year-old 8th Viscount Gage, whose family motto is ‘courage without fear’, tied the knot at a low key church ceremony
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Dramatic footage of betting shop robbery
This dramatic image shows an armed raider who robbed a Worthing betting shop at gunpoint last night. Detectives released the CCTV still to try to trace the man, who stole cash from Ladbrokes in Broadwater Street East, Worthing, at about 9.30pm
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Lifeboat launched twice in 24 hours
A lifeboat was launched twice in less than 12 hours as people began to enjoy the warmer weather. Littlehampton’s Atlantic 75 lifeboat Blue Peter 1 was launched to help a swimmer just before 4.30pm on Tuesday. The boat reached the man within a few
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Mum who shopped drugs son wants to help other families
A mother who shopped her son to the police has vowed to help save other families from the scourge of drugs. Susan Gale called the police after finding a wrap of “brown powder” at her family home in Compton Road, Lindfield, near Haywards Heath
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Watt plots GP course
Eastbourne skipper Davey Watt has set his sights on a Grand Prix place next year after passing his first test in style. Watt, who leads full-strength Eagles at Ipswich tonight (7.30pm), won a tough quarter-final in the qualifying process which will give
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Arson probe after Moulsecoomb garage fire
An investigation is under way to find out if a fire which destroyed a car in a Moulsecoomb garage was arson. Firefighters were called to Colborne Avenue in Brighton at about 5.30am today. A Land Rover and car parts were damaged by a
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Littlehampton flat ravaged by fire
A flat in Littlehampton was badly damaged by fire this morning. The blaze on the first floor of a building in East Ham Road was reported to firefighters at about 3.45am. They used heat-detecting cameras to search the flat but no-one
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Fines for illegal blue badge use in Brighton and Hove
Four people have been fined more than £1,500 for illegally using blue disabled parking badges. They appeared at Brighton Magistrates Court after being caught in a crackdown on drivers who display blue badges they are not entitled to. Hairdresser Sarah
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Man with bottle sparks A27 tunnel closure
A man sparked emergency calls by sitting above a road tunnel with a bottle of drink. The Southwick tunnel on the A27 was closed for a short time this morning. Drivers had reported a man sitting on the parapet over the tunnel with a bottle. The tunnel
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Neglect expose nurse to learn fate
A nurse who secretly filmed the neglect of elderly patients will find out today if she is to be banned from the profession. Margaret Haywood, 58, was yesterday found guilty of misconduct at a hearing of the Nursing and Midwifery Council in central London
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Slade: We'll get no favours
Boss Russell Slade has warned his Albion side to expect no gifts in their relegation battle. The Seagulls host mid-table Oldham on Saturday, the second of five fixtures against sides with nothing to play for with which they end their campaign. Slade
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A27 closed at Southwick tunnel
The Southwick tunnel on the A27 has been closed, it is being reported. Sussex Police say the tunnel has been closed in both directions due to an incident. Drivers are being diverted. More follows.
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Worthing's 11-stone pooch Jethro pulls kids around in trailer
Meet Jethro the dog, the 11-stone pooch preparing for a summer of pulling children around in a specially-made trailer. Jethro can sit, roll over and even play dead but the docile dog also entertains hundreds of kids each year. Tony Underwood
