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Brighton benefits cheat claimed £17k while living in Spain
A benefit cheat who claimed thousands of pounds while living in Spain has been warned she could be jailed. Georgia Parsons, 41, pocketed more than £17,700 she was not entitled to in housing benefit and council tax benefit from Brighton and
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Blaze death: man bailed
A BUSINESSMAN being questioned about the murder of his mother-in-law has been released on bail. Mohammad Soboh, 40, was arrested after the death of Pauline Knowles-Samarraie at his home in Rottingdean on Wednesday. Sussex Police tonight
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Sussex four helped England finish joint top
Sussex's fab four helped English Schools under-18s claim a share of the Centenary Shield tonight. England, with four Sussex boys in their team, won 1-0 away to leaders Republic of Ireland in their final group game. Jacob Baptista scored the only goal
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Albion nearer safety
Albion crept closer to League One survival tonight, without kicking a ball. A 4-3 defeat for fellow strugglers Crewe at Stockport means the Seagulls will be safe if they win at Huddersfield tomorrow and Carlisle fail to do likewise at Cheltenham.
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Former Coronation Street star in Sussex film
A film starring former Coronation Street actor and Hove resident Brian Capron will launch a festival. The screening of Ambleton Delight will kick off The End Of The Pier Film Festival in Worthing on Saturday. Mr Capron will join the
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Willkommen Collective, Pavilion Theatre, Brighton Dome, May 2, 9 and 23
This loose community of Brighton musicians turned record label will present a series of acts from its lo-fi, alt-country stable. The first showcase is headlined by Sons of Noel and Adrian, with Kopek and Bird Engine. The second, Leisure
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Diamanda Galas: Songs Of Exile, Dome Concert Hall, Church Street, May 2
When singers of the calibre of Antony Hegarty and PJ Harvey point to Diamanda Galas as a vocal influence it is time to sit up and listen. The 55-year-old Greek-American, based in New York, has spent more than 30 years on the world’s stages, although
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Giovanna D'Arco, The Old Municipal Market, Circus Street, May 4
If the purpose of a festival is to bring diverging art forms under a single umbrella, then this event fulfils the brief to wonderful effect. A live performance of Rossini’s homage to Joan Of Arc will be played out in the same space as guest
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Playboy Of The Western World, Theatre Royal, May 12 until 16
When John Millington Synge’s three-act play debuted in Dublin in 1907, it met with outrage and righteous indignation. Roll forward a century and this tragicomic classic has come to be recognised as a masterpiece of poetic drama. When
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The Comedy Of Errors, St Nicholas’s Rest Garden, May 22 to 24
The travelling players of Shakespeare’s Globe return to Brighton Festival with an alfresco production of The Comedy of Errors. Last year, the world’s most famous theatre brought Romeo And Juliet to life in the back of a blue VW camper, and
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Breaking News: A Daily News Show, Theatre Royal Brighton, May 7 until 9
The advent of the internet and dedicated digital news channels, has created an age of 24-hour rolling news. But who decides what constitutes news? How is it interpreted, edited and mediated before it flashes on to our screens? The feted
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Kurva: A Secret Destination, Hove Station, May 12, 13, 15, 16 and 17
Prostitutes are a common sight on the roads of Catalonia, in Spain, and a controversial topic in the country. In this site-specific theatre piece by the Reial Companyia de Teatre de Catalunya, an audience is picked up by a bus and taken to a
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Fringe Cabaret
Join Lord Buxley and Professor Elemental at Madame Geisha, fresh from their Japanese voyage, for a night of comedy and Vaudeville entertainment in Green Tea Through The Gloryhole, or marvel at the flamenco cabaret of Volando (Flying) at Hive@The
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Mobilis In Mobili, Pavilion Theatre, New Road, May 19
The final Platform event of the festival sees Captain Nemo in trouble. A jar of dark matter has spilt and he’s only gone and lost his lucky pencil as well. The Nautilus is powered along by the energy of dance, but will he harvest enough
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Fringe Comedy
Fancy seeing a one-off show by the much-loved Josie Long? How about an all-girl sketch troupe featuring the progeny of Ade Edmondson and Jennifer Saunders? They are all here in this year’s Fringe comedy line-up. Josie Long presents a new show
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Fringe Music
World music mingles with classical, pop, folk and rock in a dazzling programme of live treats. There’s the Drookit Dogs launching their new album at Fletch@ St Andrews, gypsy jazz from multi-instrumentalist Charlotte Glasson at the Latest Music Bar
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The Erpingham Camp, Palace Pier, May 12, 13, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22 and 24
This world premiere production of Joe Orton’s outlandish tale couldn’t have found a better home than the Brighton Pier. Originally written for TV in 1966, Orton’s play follows Erpingham, who runs his holiday empire with missionary zeal. When
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Fringe Family
As always, the Fringe is about family and with puppet shows, witch and wizard schools and award-winning acrobatics, there is something to keep all ages entertained. At the Coach House in Kemp Town, budding Harry Potters and Hermiones can make magic
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Fringe Visual Arts
Whether it’s 1960s art icon Sir Peter Blake riding into town on a specially- designed double-decker bus or the chance to view previously unseen images of a naked, 20-year-old Madonna, the Visual Arts section of the Fringe aims to tempt everyone off
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Finkelstein's Castle
The follow-up to Johnny’s Midnight Goggles from last year’s Festival, this is a tongue-in-cheek Sherlock Holmes-style whodunnit. From deserted Scottish castles to a sinister hydro-demolition operation in New York via the half-submerged town
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A View From The Bridge, Theatre Royal, New Road, May 19 to 23
Acknowledged as one of the great classics of the 20th century, Arthur Miller’s electrifying and moving play A View From The Bridge proved to be a milestone in American theatrical history. It is rediscovered at Brighton Festival in a new production
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Ultravox, Dome Concert Hall, Brighton, Apr 23
Opening a gig during their first original-line-up tour for over two decades with a rousing piece without vocals may have seemed, at first, an odd way to get the audience “voxed-up”. But looking around, it was clear people were not sitting firmly
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Fringe Nightlife
In a city already renowned for its nightlife, festival organisers have to go that little bit further to impress. To this end, the line-up this year offers revellers everything from silent DJ battles to crazy clothes swapping – not to mention a
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Unifest, Sussex University grounds, Falmer, Brighton, April 25
With five arenas, stalls selling everything from clothing to novelties and more than 40 performers, the green space around Sussex University will be given over to the first Unifest today. “We’ve catered for events like the summer ball before
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Week 9
Saw the midwife for the first time. Blood taken. I really hate having to pee in a pot! Luckily hubby is with me and the midwife is really lovely. I am not sure that her telling me about lots of blood being at the birth helps my confidence in all
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Fringe Theatre
From the hard-hitting to farcical, cult to classic, this year’s Fringe theatre gives even Edinburgh a run for its money in variety and scope. In a large and overwhelming programme, highlights include the dark and explosive Festen at the New Venture
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In Kharms Way, Pavilion Theatre, Brighton Dome, New Road, May 8 and 9
Free-jazz terrorist and part-time puppeteer Ted Milton and electronica guru Sam Britton bring the life and works of Russian absurdist playwright/ poet Danil Kharms to the stage. Having achieved fame and notoriety in late 1920s Leningrad, Kharms
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The Tragedian Trilogy, Theatre Royal, May 3
It is 1814 and mercurially gifted actor Edmund Kean makes his Drury Lane debut – an appearance that would change British theatre for ever. Once a performer at Theatre Royal Brighton, Kean now returns to recount the tragicomic arc of his own
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Murder At The Mowbray, The Mowbray, Eastbourne, selected Thursdays
A superb evening’s entertainment, including thrills, surprises, laughs – and a great dinner – is provided by Murder At The Mowbray, Eastbourne’s new murder mystery experience. The Mowbray Hotel invites would-be sleuths to investigate the death of the
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Ringmer crash victim was taxi driver
The driver killed in a crash outside an animal rescue centre in Ringmer yesterday was a taxi driver, it has emerged. The 54-year-old, from Uckfield, was driving along the B2192 when his Citroen Xsara left the road and hit a tree at 8.15am outside Raystede
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Wireless, Sallis Benney Theatre, May 8 until 10
The latest show from Danish children’s theatre company Teater Patrasket, this playful and unpretentious show draws its cast from the worlds of mime and European physical theatre. Big clowns, small clowns, sad clowns and mischievous clowns together
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Seven Brides For Seven Brothers, Theatre Royal, Brighton, April 27 to May 2
Former Grease Is The Word winner Susan McFadden has swapped the halls of Rydell High for a backwoods cottage in her new role as Milly Pontipee in Seven Brides For Seven Brothers. “It was such a good contrast from Sandy in Grease,” says McFadden, as
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Spear Of Destiny, Concorde 2, Brighton, Apr 23
To mosh or not to mosh, that was the question for Spear Of Destiny’s audience of grown-up punks at Concorde 2 on Thursday. Confident support act Everafta played an energetic and powerful rock set, but were unable to stir the quietly appreciative
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Coldwaltham Circular
Coldwaltham sits on a rise in the Weald above the flood plain of the River Arun as it swirls its fast-flowing course to the sea. You know you have arrived there when you see the distinctive stubby tower and spire of the village church at the side
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Chichester crash pilot could have become disorientated by cloud, inquest hears
A Chichester pilot who died when his helicopter crashed alongside his three passengers could have been disorientated by unexpected cloud. Stephen Holdich, 49, and his passsengers millionaire Chelsea fan Phillip Carter, 44, Mr Carter’s son Andrew, 17,
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From Here I Can Almost See, Pavilion Theatre, Brighton Dome, New Road, May 11
Part of this year’s Platform events, which give visitors the chance to see work in its early stages, this new piece from Brighton’s own Charlie Morrissey explores the act of performance itself. By assembling a series of simple images, Morrissey creates
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Cuckoo
Today, for the first time in about 20 years, I heard the cuckoo on Southwick Hill just after midday. Is there any significance in this? Does it mean we are in for a good summer? Bob Carden Oakdene Crescent, Portslade
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Plans for third runway at Gatwick revealed
A third runway at Gatwick is included in all the plans submitted by three groups bidding to take over the running of the West Sussex airport, it has emerged. Local residents have vowed to oppose any expansion of the airport and an existing legal agreement
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Book John Conteh
WHAT A fantastic night we all had, thanks to Hove ABC at the Hilton Brighton Metropole last week. The boxing was very good but the icing on the cake was, for many, the presence of John Conteh. He was interesting to talk to and made an excellent job
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Point break
THREE years ago I rightly received three points on my driving licence for doing 38mph in a 30mph limit. I paid my dues, £60, and received three points on my licence. In the DVLA’s leaflet, it said points can be removed after three years and I sent off
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Line fading from view
Regarding recent correspondence concerning the possible reopening of the railway line between Uckfield and Lewes, I have received phone calls about this matter following the publication of my letter (The Argus, April 2). The general consensus is the
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Running in memory of her brother
In September 2007 The Argus published an article about the death of our 17-year-old son Tom who died from Sudep (sudden unexplained death in epilepsy). Tom’s sister Emma, 23, is now a paediatric staff nurse at the children’s intensive care unit, King
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Heavy-handed police
Like Joyce Edmund-Smith (Letters April 22), I see the police, far from protecting people’s right to peaceful protest, as encouraging the opposite by treating non- violent demonstrators worse than those who break the law. Stuart Bower, ex-police officer
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Bangers and Mash, Dome Concert Hall, Church Street, May 17
Making its world premiere is Bangers And Mash, which brings together local youth dance companies and three Brighton-based groups of musicians under Hofesh Shechter’s guidance to devise a specially commissioned piece. The result is Bangers
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The Art Of Not Looking Back, Brighton Dome Concert Hall, Church Street, May 14 and 15
The Hofesh Shechter Company’s performance of Uprising in November – the first of its three-year residency at Brighton Dome – met with an ecstatic audience reception. Its highly-charged potrayal of masculinity, enacted by a seven-strong cast
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Athletics: Brighton put faith in youth
Brighton and Hove City have put their faith in youth ahead of the new track and field season. A young Southern Women’s League side will kick off their premier division campaign tomorrow under the leadership of inexperienced duo Natalie McManus and Laura
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Mr Baker and the incinerator
Baker’s objections (delaying tactics) over the waste incinerator at Newhaven (The Argus, April 23). When the household waste stops being collected in the next two years because there is nowhere to put it and with Beddingham full, what will Mr Baker’
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EU changes may signal the demise of thousands of garages
While chatting to the proprietor of Automative Engineering, Uckfield, he told me millions of motorists face a rise in repair bills because of EU plans to scrap a rule which enables thousands of garages to carry out services and repairs cheaply. The changes
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Big Splash, Brighton Marina, May 24
The Brighton Festival closes with a bang at the marina with an explosive firework finale to round off three weeks of international arts. As well as the display in the sky, the cream of British street theatre will be in attendance, including puppets
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Indefinite jail term for Brighton rapist caught by routine DNA test
A rapist caught by a routine DNA test 14 years after a sex attack was today locked up indefinitely. Unemployed Kevin Stephen, 43, is deemed to pose a real threat to women even though it is years since the vicious attack on a 21-year-old student in Brighton
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Children's Parade, from Sydney Street to Madeira Drive, May 2
With more than 10,000 people expected, the children’s parade is one of the biggest events of the festival calender. It is now entering its 19th year with another cavalcade of costume and colour. The theme this year for the 4,000 participants from 70
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Fire, Smoke and Mirrors, Queen’s Park, May 2 and 3
Something very special will be happening to Queen’s Park for the first weekend in May, as it is transformed into an elemental night-time playground of illusion and experience. Commissioned exclusively for Brighton Festival, this event will see the park
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Hockey: Grinstead women aim to emulate men
Vicky Griffiths admits East Grinstead’s women would love to follow in the footsteps of their successful men’s team. Grinstead are one of three Sussex women’s sides who will be competing in national finals at Old Loughtonians this weekend. The trio’s
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Homi Bhabha and Anish Kapoor, Dome Corn Exchange, Church Street, May 18
Indian-born theorist Homi Bhabha gives a keynote address on barbarism, globalization, civility, ambivalence and cultural rights followed by a conversation with Anish Kapoor. Currently Professor of English and American Literature at Harvard University
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C-Curve,The Chattri, South Downs
Relating to the concepts of reflection, the infinite, life and death, Anish Kapoor's C-Curve is placed near the Chattri Memorial to the Sikh and Hindu soldiers who died while in hospitals in Brighton And Hove during the First World War. Open daily throughout
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Blood Relations/1000 Names/Music Boxes, Fabrica, Duke Street
Anish Kapoor's version of Scheherazade’s creation of the stories of 1001 nights (along with her sister) runs around the outside of Blood Relations (2006). Written by Salman Rushdie, the text asks the reader to keep walking around the piece.
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Moran aiming to inspire a new generation of marathon runners
Stuart Moran is hoping to put Sussex back on the map at the London Marathon on Sunday. Moran has jetted in from his home in America to line up alongside 35,000 other runners who will be taking on the gruelling 26.2-mile course in the capital. It is
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Sky Mirror (2006), Pavilion Gardens
This stunning-looking piece will open up a new perspective on the Pavilion estate and literally brings the sky to the ground. Previously seen in New York and Nottingham, the piece is a breathtaking, 8ft diameter concave mirror made of polished stainless
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Imagined Monochrome (Massage), The Basement, Kensington Street
A world premiere of a specially-commissioned piece, Massage will comprise two rooms – a waiting room and a massage room. Visitors will be massaged as they experience “monochromatic colour”. The piece is about the power of imagination, and Kapoor’s conceit
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Dismemberment Of Jeanne D'Arc, The Old Municipal Market
Specially commissioned for the Festival, this new work will be constructed on-site in The Old Municipal Market in Circus Street and will comprise four large, rough-hewn resin and metal girder-like structures. The inside of the building will be
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Golf: Teenager Sharp sets new course record
James Sharp set a course record at Eastbourne Downs with a six under par 66 to lead the Sussex Boys’ Champion of Champions by six shots. But the dream round turned into a nightmare on his second visit to the 6,601-yard track made at least two shots harder
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Man's body found in Sussex river
A man's body was found in a river this morning. A member of the public spotted the body in the River Tillingham, a tributary of the River Rother, at Rye. Police were called at 9.20am. They have launched an investigation to identify the man and contact
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Rugby: Hove and Chichester go for history in Trophy final
There will be a new name on the Sussex Trophy this weekend. Neither Hove nor fellow finalists Chichester have won the competition before. They go head to head at Pulborough on Sunday (2.30pm) in what promises to be a cracking final. The Trophy has
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Sussex v Lancashire LIVE
Regular updates on the final day of Sussex's Championship match against Lancashire at Hove. Just click on www.theargus.co.uk/sport/cricket/live_cricket for all the latest from the County Ground.
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Win tickets to THE SPRING GARDEN & LEISURE SHOW: A BLOOMING INSPIRATION - COME WHAT MAY!
The Argus has teamed up with The Spring Garden & Leisure show to offer ten lucky readers the chance to win a family ticket (admitting up to four people). The Spring Bank Holiday event, being held at the South of England Centre, Ardingly
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Sussex v Lancashire: Day 4
LANCASHIRE WIN BY EIGHT WICKETS Sussex are soundly beaten as Ashwell Prince hits a four to seal victory. Prince finished unbeaten on 91 and Francois Du Plessis on 58 to wrap up the win before tea. The pair put on 148 together and rarely offered a chance
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Crows keen to keep squad together despite relegation
Crowborough boss Stuart Nowell is not planning major changes to his squad as he prepares for life back in the County League. Crows finish their one-season stint in the Ryman League with a trip to Whyteleafe tomorrow but Nowell already has next year on
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Bank tries to make Brighton protester pay for G20 branch damage
An unemployed Brighton protester was asked to pay the whole cost of damage to a bank damaged in the G20 protests this morning. The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was caught red-handed smashing computer equipment inside the Royal
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Hastings chase point to guarantee survival
Boss Tony Dolby is happy Hastings United have a survival target for tomorrow’s trip to Wealdstone. United know a point at Wealdstone will secure their Ryman premier status and that suits him just fine. He said: “It’s in our hands and that’s the way
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Where should I go for dinner?
It feels like the summer has finally come and as us English folk love to talk about the weather that's how I'm starting this post. During a sleepy moment this week, I missed my Hove stop on the train and ended up in Brighton. I took the opportunity
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Town give youth a chance
Youth team defender Liam McCann is poised to play for Eastbourne Town at Cray Wanderers tomorrow. Boss Ady Colwell expects McCann to be one of the players that could make the step up next season and will take a look at him tomorrow along with fellow
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Drop in number of young unemployed in Brighton and Hove
Youth unemployment in Brighton and Hove is falling, according to latest figures. The city council confirmed the number of young people not in employment, education or training, commonly known as Neets, is down by almost 7%. The figure puts Brighton
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Rocks boss to holds talks over future
Manager Darin Killpartrick has hinted he may be willing to lead Bognor into the Ryman League next season – possibly in partnership with former boss Jack Pearce. Killpartrick will discuss his future with general manager Pearce – who is recovering from
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Spider's Web, Devonshire Park, Eastbourne, April 27-May 2
A dead body in the drawing room sends a household in a spin as the Agatha Christie Theatre Company returns to Eastbourne. When lady of the house Clarissa discovers their unexpected guest she tries to dispose of the body before her husband returns
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Hillians keen to finish with a flourish
Burgess Hill may be safe but assistant boss Andy Gander wants them to finish with a win over doomed Chipstead. Any fears the Hillians were heading for a last-match crunch clash with their hosts tomorrow were removed last weekend when Chipstead lost 4
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Eastbourne Festival Live, Eastbourne, April 25
Join 1,600 partygoers to see Chase And Status headline the main stage at Eastbourne Festival Live’s club night. The DJs are currently taking clubland by storm with plays from Annie Mac, Zane Lowe and Pete Tong. Chase and Status will perform a live
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Hornets boss happy season is coming to an end
Horsham boss John Maggs admits he cannot wait to bring the curtain down on a difficult season. Hornets entertain Harrow Borough in what is likely to be their last game at Woodside Road after a season’s groundshare with Worthing. The Hornets hope to
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Seven Brides For Seven Brothers, Theatre Royal, Brighton, April 27-May 2
The classic MGM musical Seven Brides For Seven Brothers is brought to the stage in the touring version of 2007’s West End hit. Taking the lead roles are London’s Burning and Bugs star Adam Pontipee, with Grease Is The Word winner Susan McFadden
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Nofit State Circus: Tabu – My Fear And Yours, Hove Lawns, Hove, April 28-May 10
When people think of circuses they think of clowns and red noses, animals and sawdust. “There’s none of that with us. We do a show where the audience is in the same space as the performers.” So says Ali Williams, the creative director of Nofit State
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Sunday Sundae, Audio, Brighton, April 26
Spray on the suntan and get that holiday feeling as the alfresco flirtfest returns to Brighton. Join the sexy and sociable crowd each Sunday on the terrace for a free barbecue and happy hour from 6pm-8pm. Chilled beach vibes and disco start the
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The Copper Family, The Greys, Brighton, April 27
A last-minute booking for one of Brighton’s most intimate music venues, and a real treat for folk-lovers, The Copper Family are playing their only gig in Brighton this week. The Rottingdean-based family have been keeping traditional English folk
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Chris Difford, Duke Of York’s Picturehouse, Brighton, April 26
It's now 30 years since it happened with the girl from Clapham, but Squeeze’s Chris Difford is still on the road and writing new material. Sunday’s show will be Chris’s first one-man show, mixing performances of solo favourites and new tracks from
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Calvin Harris, Concorde 2, Brighton, April 26
With his latest single I’m Not Alone currently sitting atop the UK chart, Calvin Harris is visiting Brighton for a sell-out appearance. The cult Scottish producer, singer and bedroom DJ exploded on to the music scene in 2007 with his debut album
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Da Doo Ron Ron Sister Funk Special, Komedia, Brighton, April 24
Da Doo Ron Ron Sister Funk Special, Komedia, Brighton, April 24 DJ Ian Wright promises “all killers, no fillers” for a night of female-fronted funk. Femme pop sensation Da Doo Ron Ron goes 1960s and 1970s soul with the funk legend, who is making
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Man injured in Brighton pub dies in hospital
A man found injured in a Brighton pub has died in hospital. Robert Anderson, 41, of Upper Lewes Road, spent three nights in intensive care after police found him unconscious and unable to breathe at the Good Companions pub in Dyke Road on Monday
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Charleston Festival, Charleston, Firle, May 15-24
It's a bit like writing a new novel every year,” says Diana Reich, of programming the Charleston Festival. “There are a lot of blank pages and I always panic and wonder what I am going to put on them that will compete with the previous year.”
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St George’s Day Event, Jubilee Square, Brighton, April 26
While St Patrick’s night sees drinkers falling out of the pubs in droves with daft hats, the English are noticeably less enthusiastic when it comes to marking the day of our own patron saint. And yet on the Continent, most notably in Barcelona, St
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Recovering Rebels told to prove fitness
Alan Pook has sent out a challenge to his injured Worthing players. The Rebels joint boss wants skipper Ben Andrews, Andy Alexander and Glen Woodburn to make themselves available for the play-offs by playing away to Corinthian-Casuals tomorrow. Pook
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Crawley men used cloned credit cards
Two men who were planning to use cloned credit cards to buy petrol have been warned they may face a jail sentence. Americo Ferreira, 25, and Sarwar Abdurahaman, 22, were arrested by police at a service station with about 15 empty cannisters
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Madeleine Peyroux, Dome Concert Hall, Brighton, April 26
Renowned as a great song interpreter, Madeleine Peyroux’s new album Bare Bones sees the French-American chanteuse receive a co-writing credit on each track. The album was the idea of producer Larry Klein, who also collaborated on previous albums
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Marina Art Trail, Marina Galleries, Brighton Marina, from April 25
An art trail will give Brightonians and seaside visitors the chance to visit local artists, photographers and sculptors in nine businesses around Brighton Marina. Sussex artists are already showcasing their work in new spaces at the marina. The
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Claire Martin, The Old Market, Hove, April 25
Jazz singer Claire Martin is bringing along a few special guests for a one-off show at The Old Market to raise money for the Brighton and Hove Mayor’s Charities. Joining the woman described by Jazz Times as the best ever British jazz singer will be
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Extreme High, Assembly Hall, Worthing, April 25
Tales from a wing-suited, speed-climbing extreme sports athlete should make a thrilling contrast to the usual lecture. Tim Emmett has scaled sheer rock-faces and dived off cliffs in his quest for adventure. His most recent pursuit is para alpinism.
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The Mummers, Komedia, Brighton, April 29
Brighton's enchanting orchestral collective are riding the crest of the “Jools Holland effect” after their recent appearance on Later... brought them to an entirely new audience. “Everything’s gone a bit crazy, but in a good way,” says singer Raissa
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London Philharmonic Orchestra, Dome Concert Hall, Brighton, Apr 18
When Tchaikovsky presented his Violin Concerto In D Op 35 to the original soloist, the player found it awkwardly difficult and declined to perform it. Happily for Tchaikovsky, braver violinists have since persevered. Matthew Trusler’s rendition
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Bonnie “Prince” Billy, St George’s Church, Brighton, Apr 21
There are few frontmen who can rock a pair of faded dungarees on stage and still command the fawning admiration of their audience. But then the man otherwise known as Will Oldham has built a career on a resolutely anti-star approach, dodging
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The Rakes, Concorde 2, Brighton, Apr 21
You could sense the impatience in the room as The Rakes appeared on stage, half an hour later than scheduled. To be fair, it wasn’t their fault. With second support band Sky Larkin overrunning, stage set up and sound checks meant there would
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British Sea Power – Man Of Aran, Duke of York’s Cinema, Brighton, Apr 18
As if settling down to watch a film at the cinema, everyone took their seats and the lights went down, but as the screen crackled and flickered to life the sound of live music started to fill the auditorium. Had you not read the advance
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Eastbourne Festival Live, Eastbourne, April 24 and 25
Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, the live music component of the Eastbourne Festival returns with a strong line-up of bands and DJs, including The Maccabees, Friendly Fires and Zane Lowe. Part of the wider Eastbourne
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Wheeler in line to play in final game
David Wheeler could feature for Lewes as they wave goodbye to Blue Square premier at home to York on Sunday. The winger plays for English Schools under-18s away to Republic of Ireland tonight in a Centenary Shield decider which is being screened live
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Greenwood hails players for remarkable achievement
Most people thought a win would be needed on the final day of the season at Priory Lane to avoid relegation. Few believed Borough would be in the comfort zone and it would be visitors Barrow desperate to land three points. That situation could change
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Reds to decide who will stay for next season
Crawley will announce their retained list next week after holding preliminary talks with the players they want to keep next season. Assistant manager Paul Raynor admitted he and boss Steve Evans face some tough decisions. “No one has told us that they
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Raise the roof: Fans can be our 12th man
Michel Kuipers wants fans to be Albion’s 12th man again and raise the roof towards League One survival. The big Dutchman is backing our ‘Raise the Roof’ campaign, inspired by Lloyd Owusu’s unique goal celebration. Up to 2,000 supporters will make
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Brighton students could face noise ban
Noisy students should be ordered to keep their windows shut to stop residents being disturbed, councillors have suggested. And more teams of council officials should be sent out to patrol the streets looking for people making a nuisance by
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Rooks chairman vows to bring the good times back
TERRY PARRIS fully expects Lewes to be playing in Blue Square south next season and has not ruled out Steve Ibbitson staying on as manager. There have been fears among fans Lewes could drop more than one division following a season beset by financial
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Detectives get extra time to question Rottingdean murder suspect
Detectives have been given more time to question a man on suspicion of murdering his mother-in-law. Mohammad Soboh, 40, was arrested after Pauline Knowles-Samarraie was found dead following a fire at his home. A post-mortem yesterday confirmed the 71
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Fire crews' helping hand for trapped dog and panicking parents
Firefighters were called after a dog was found with its head stuck in a tub in a Brighton street. The mongrel had tried to reach a meat snack wrapper at the bottom of a protein supplement container - but got trapped in the tub. Passers-by
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Brighton raid victim refuses to be beaten
A defiant shopkeeper who refused to stump up cash when held at knifepoint has vowed to stay behind her counter. Tara Patel was stood behind the counter of Jenna's Newsagents on Trafalgar Street, Brighton, when the masked robber struck.
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Relief as Forster gets the all clear
Nicky Forster has given Albion an injury boost. The skipper and top scorer does not require knee surgery after all and will be back for the start of next season. Forster has not played since damaging his right knee in a training ground accident at the
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Brighton rapist faces sentence for attack 14 years ago
A rapist who was caught when a routine DNA test linked him to a sex attack on a student nearly 14 years on from the crime will be sentenced today. When police stop-checked Kevin Stephen in Brighton in August last year, they found he was wanted for failing
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Wright could hold the key for Sussex
After a disappointing 2008 when 11 Championship appearances brought him a modest 316 runs and 11 wickets Luke Wright has something to prove to the Hove faithful this season. Encouragingly, the evidence yesterday was of a player with renewed
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Sherri's life is good in Brighton after breast reduction
Most women would like to upsize their assets - but Sherri Razavi has spent four years desperately trying to downsize hers. The 19-year-old has suffered at the hands of bullies and even been the victim of an attack because of the size of her
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First picture of Rottingdean blaze murder victim
The victim of the Rottingdean blaze was a grandmother who survived Saddam's Iraqi regime, it has emerged. Pauline Knowles-Samarraie was found dead in the bungalow of her son-in-law Mohammad Soboh, 40, who is still being questioned by police
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Whing puts future on hold to focus on survival
Andrew Whing has put his desire for a new contract on the back-burner as Albion fight for League One survival. Whing returns from suspension at Huddersfield tomorrow with his future up in the air and Walsall and Bristol Rovers keeping tabs
