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Borough go down at Stevenage

The battle of the Boroughs finished in Stevenage’s favour despite an inspired performance from Eastbourne goalkeeper Michael Jordan. Jordan prevented Stevenage from running up a cricket score but even he could not do anything about the goals from Jon

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Sussex dad plunges 40ft to death after slipping from son's grasp

A father plunged 40ft to his death after slipping from his son’s grasp in a freak accident. Businessman Chris Riley, 43, died after trying to jump between balconies at their hotel. His son Nicky, 23, managed to grab hold of his father

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Djilali stars in Reds' late show

Crawley stopped the rot after four games without a win with a 2-0 home win over Histon at the Broadfield Stadium tonight. They left it late with both goals coming in the last three minutes but on the balance of play was no more than they deserved

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FULL-TIME: Crawley 2 Histon 0

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GOALFLASH: Crawley 2 (Louis 90+3) Histon 0

Djilali the creator again with a pass to the unmarked Louis who side-foots into the bottom corner.

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GOALFLASH: Crawley 1 (Carruthers 87) Histon 0

Reds break the deadlock with a super strike from Chris Carruthers who runs on to a great pass from Kieran Djilali before firing a left-foot shot into the top corner.

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HALF-TIME: Crawley 0 Histon 0

Charles Ademeno should have marked his return to action with a first-half goal as Crawley dominated tonight's Blue Square premier clash at home to Histon. Ademeno, fit after missing two games with a heel injury had three good chances in the opening 16

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Willock set for Reds' debut

New signing Calum Willock was thrown straight into the Crawley side for tonight's Blue Square premier clash at home to Histon. The 27-year-old striker has signed a short-term deal for injury-hit Reds and comes with a wealth of Football League experience

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Sussex builder too sick for prison despite years as a fraudster

A builder who claimed disability allowance while working on scaffolding has been spared a prison sentence to save the taxpayer spending even more money on him. John Smart told benefits bosses he could barely walk without the aid of sticks or crutches

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Stephen Fry donates bespoke cuss to Brighton Twestival

King of the Twittersphere Stephen Fry has donated a bespoke cuss as a prize for Thursday's Brighton Twestival. Mr Fry has agreed to create an insult especially for whoever wins the prize at the charity event, which has been organised through Twitter

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First Capital Connect workers to go on strike

Brighton commuters could face severe disruption if a planned 24-hour rail strike goes ahead. Union members at First Capital Connect (FCC) are protesting after a worker who challenged a fare evader was sacked. The strike, planned by members of the Rail

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Prick Up Your Ears, Theatre Royal Brighton, until September 12

Joe Orton was as outrageous in life as were his plays. He liked to shock, as older Theatre Royal playgoers may recall when his play Loot visited prior to London. Inspired by John Lahr’s biography and Orton’s diaries, the play recounts the events

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Separate Tables, Chichester Festival Theatre, Chichester, September 10 until October 3

In this new adaptation of Terence Rattigan’s classic play Separate Tables, director Philip Franks is not only in charge of the action onstage, but also has to run a backstage kitchen too. “There are 12 full dinners served during the performance,”

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Brighton Comedy Festival "saved" by last minute sponsor

The organiser of a comedy festival has called for as many people to support this year’s event as possible after he secured a sponsor at the last minute. It looked as though the Brighton Comedy Festival may not go-ahead this year after its major

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Coroner and police call for information over Roedean body

A body found on cliff tops at Roedean has still not been identified. Police and ambulance staff were called to the location on Monday morning after receiving calls from members of the public. Coroners Officer and Sussex Police confirmed

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Clear-up cheer

WILL you please make it known that the residents in Portslade Old Village wish to thank all concerned in the cleaning up that has taken place on the green since the summer fête on August 29. A large number of people attended and there were many stalls

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Lovely cakes

THE Argus Achievement Awards showed what wonderful people we have in Sussex. They were all worthy of an award. Thanks to all the sponsors and to Heather Mills for supplying the delicious cupcakes. June Marshall, Kingsmead Way, Seaford

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Doctor support

I fully support Dr Michael Irwin and admire him for the help he gave Raymond Cutkelvin (The Argus, September 5) who was suffering from an inoperable tumour of the pancreas and wished to end his life. It was Mr Cutkelvin’s choice to die in a Swiss clinic

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Has the doctor's passing been overlooked?

I happened to be in Lewes taking photographs and when I looked at them one image caught my attention. It was a plaque marking the birthplace of Dr Richard Russell. I knew a little about him and that he – as the plaque proclaimed – was “the founder of

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Thrown diary

A FEW days ago, I was phoned by a kind man who had found, in the street behind Amex, a diary with my name and phone number in it. I have not been in that area for some considerable time. I had thrown away that diary some weeks ago in the approved manner

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Reel good idea

NOW the decision has finally been made not to turn the Bingo Hall into a doctors’ surgery and 38 flats at Portland Road, Hove, what is it going to be? (The Argus, August 28) May I make a suggestion? How about restoring it into a cinema again? Surely

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Not on track

NORMAN Baker MP has raised again the matter of the reopening of the railway line between Lewes and Uckfield with the laudable object of taking pressure off the Brighton main line (The Argus, August 27). I think everyone would support this scheme, if

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Doggy bag use will save food

I happened to read that Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall has backed the idea of asking for a doggy bag if you cannot finish your meal at a restaurant, despite our natural discomfort. This goes some way to addressing the millions of pounds worth of food

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Antisocial backlash due to treating teens like children

It was good to read some common sense in the headlines in The Argus yesterday. The story was about a council report that stated: “Given that a certain level of under-18 drinking is probably inevit-able, it might be preferable if this took place in

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Sussex smugglers hid cigarettes under towels

A gang of smugglers hid counterfeit cigarettes under towels to sneak them into Britain and dodge paying tax. Steven Taylor and four other men concealed the cigarettes among bath and tea towels being brought into the country from Belgium.

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Portslade attack left man, 29, like "little lost soul"

A heartbroken mother has told how her son is like “a little lost soul” after he suffered a devastating brain injury in a drunken fight. Ashley Mansell was left fighting for his life after his skull was fractured and his brain began to swell

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Bognor man dies after plunging from hotel balcony

A man from Bognor has died after falling from the balcony of a seaside hotel. Police have revealed they were called to the Sandbanks Hotel in Banks Road, Poole, at 3.18am on Sunday after receiving a report that a man had fallen after climbing on to a

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Catwalk trip helps Brighton and Hove pair's modelling dream

Twenty of the most gorgeous guys and galls from Brighton battled it out on the catwalk by strutting their stuff in a fashion competition. Unique Brighton, the traders group for the North Laine and The Lanes areas, organised the competition to find two

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Green energy deal could be worth up to £500 million

IT’S a long way from Brighton to Brazil - but one green company has forged closer ties with the South American country after securing a lucrative contract worth up to £500 million. The deal for Ultra Green, based in Marlborough Place, Brighton, should

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Mothers' magazine is under control

A new venture is aiming to encourage mothers who are trying to make their own way in business. The magazine Mums In Control is a spin-off of the popular website of the same name set up by businesswoman and mother Rachael Taplin. She has recruited Sara

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City in limbo due to lack of lending

Vital developments in Brighton and Hove are on ice because banks are refusing to fund even the most feasible projects. The situation could restrict the city's ability to return to economic growth once the recession has ended. Several developers around

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X Factor boost for clothing range

A fashion store loved by celebrities such as X Factor's Cheryl Cole has won recognition for its commitment to animal welfare. Brighton-based Neon Collective (www.neoncollective.com), founded by lifelong vegetarian Clare Childs, has been shortlisted in

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Tributes to former Manchester United player

A former councillor and Manchester United footballer has died after losing his battle with Parkinson’s disease and cancer. Brian Rowe, who served as a Hove councillor, died peacefullyatEastbourne Hospital aged 82. His wife, Arlene Rowe, said: “He stayed

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The tribulations of Mr Holland

Property developer Mike Holland has gained a reputation as the “saviour” of Brighton and Hove for his successful developments and generous charity work. But in a year which has seen him go through a costly divorce, the disastrous takeover of a private

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Bus group buyour ready to Go-Ahead

Rail and bus group Go-Ahead has agreed to buy Arriva's bus interests in Horsham in a deal worth £5 million. The public transport giant, which also owns train operator Southern and Brighton and Hove Bus Company, will take on its rival's fleet of 19 vehicles

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White Air Brighton Band Competition

The Argus Brighton Bands stage at White Air on Sunday, September 20 is looking for a local band to join the brilliant line up. White Air is Europe's biggest extreme sports and music festival. Along with The Perils, Rob The Rich and the rest of

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Bakers willing to rise to the challenge

BUSINESS PROFILE Name: Forfars Bakers Business nature: Bakers and confectioners (manufacturers and retailers) Date established: 1936 Location: Home Farm Business Centre, Brighton, with 21 retail outlets in Sussex

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Sussex thugs using dogs as weapons

Animal campaigners claim the increasing number of dog-bite victims admitted to Sussex hospitals is due to thugs using animals as weapons. Department of Health statistics show the number of people in the counties admitted to hospital after being attacked

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Street pastors will offer salvation to sozzled Sussex drinkers

Drinkers will see more than pink elephants when they stumble out of a town’s pubs - they’ll see the hand of the Lord. A street pastor scheme will be launched tonight in Worthing in a bid to keep bleary-eyed drinkers safe. The project

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Quickie divorce for Peter Andre and Katie Price

The three-year marriage of Katie Price and Peter Andre came to an end in just over a minute today at London's High Court. The glamorous showbiz couple became just the second to last names on a list of 21 seeking a "quickie divorce".

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Prehistoric blood-sucking creature spotted in Sussex

A prehistoric bloodsucking creature is making a comeback in a Sussex river. Lampreys have been spotted in the River Ouse, which runs through Lewes and Newhaven. The reappearance of the marine animal, once the favourite food of King Henry

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New! Local Action Team (LAT) for Queen's Park area

A new Local Action Team is being created in this area, bringing together residents, councillors, the police and other services to tackle these problems. Come and find out how you can get involved. The First Queen’s Park Local Action Team will be held

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School meals are key to improving Sussex pupils' wellbeing

With the continuing rise in childhood obesity, countless plans are being put forward on how best to halt the increase. As children return to school after the summer holidays the Government has announced trials in two areas of the UK to give free hot school

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Two teenagers taken to hospital after rescue from Hove seas

Two teenagers were rescued by lifeboats after their dinghy drifted out to sea. A 13-year-old boy and girl made the 999 call when they realised they could not make their way back to the Hove shore in the dark. An inshore lifeboat was launched and coastguard

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Rock star Courtney Love could buy Hove pad

Rock star Courtney Love is looking at buying a home in Sussex. The former wife of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain is believed to be searching for a new home in Britain. And she has already fallen in love with at least one property in Hove

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Campaigners have called for 20mph across Brighton and Hove

Controversial calls have been made to reduce the speed limit to 20mph across Brighton and Hove. They have been put forward by Green Party leader Caroline Lucas and Green councillor Ian Davey, who described the move as an essential step to

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Raiders leave it late

Worthing Raiders left it late to secure a 25-20 victory against Southend in National Two South. Chris Meddings made a perfectly timed run to score in the corner in the last minute and Joe Govett’s best kick of the day from the touchline produced the

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Alzheimer's Coffee Mornings

the Alzheimers Society are holding monthly coffee mornings in Woodingdean. These will be held on the second wednesday of each month from 10-30am until 1pm at the Annex, Ireland Lodge in Lockwood Crescent. Everyone is welcome including

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Crawley plagued by injury concerns

CRAWLEY’S injury crisis shows no sign of easing ahead of tonight’s home game against Histon. But there is competition for one place and the battle for the goalkeeper’s jersey is giving boss Steve Evans a welcome selection headache. Simon Rayner’s ever

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Katie Price's boxing coach speaks out after cagefight brawl

Katie Price’s boxing trainer said the model is tough enough to hold her own after she was floored in a brawl. Brighton-born Katie, 31, was pushed to the ground outside a cage fighting event she attended with boyfriend Alex Reid, 34. He was reportedly

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Storage building destroyed in Haywards Heath arson

A derelict storage building burned down after an arson at a Haywards Heath farm. Firefighters were called to the two-storey building in Rocky Lane shortly before 1am today. They managed to remove a Land Rover car before spending two

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Seconds hammered in Trophy semi-final

Sussex’s bid to reach the final of the 2nd XI One-Day Trophy failed at Horsham where Lancashire thrashed them in the semi-final by 148 runs. Pace bowler Oliver Newby took 5-15 and left-arm spinner Stephen Parry 3-21 as Sussex, set a target

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Dwayne's world is turned upside down

Hat-trick hero Dwayne Smith strengthened Sussex’s bid for a one-day double then admitted: “I can hardly believe it.” The Sharks all-rounder took four wickets in an over, including Bilal Shafayat, Kevin O’Brien and Jake Ball with successive

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Slade is happy with the wide boys

Boss Russell Slade reckons Albion are winging their way towards better form. Slade now has three wide men to choose from after signing Arron Davies on loan from Nottingham Forest for the rest of the year. Davies made his debut on the

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Sussex Police seize drugs and cash in Brighton raid

A safe containing £30,000 cash was seized in a drugs raid on a flat. Police stripped the Brighton home of the trappings of wealth - including a coat of arms - after finding half a kilo of cocaine yesterday morning. Now they have launched an investigation

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Eagles edge towards safety as they sting Bees

Eastbourne Eagles’ up and down form in recent weeks took a welcome upswing last night at Arlington in a 52-44 win over Coventry. The three league points does not, however, make the Eagles completely safe from falling into the end-of-season

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Woman dies after M23 crash near Crawley

A woman died in a four-car smash on the M23. She was driving a Vauxhall Corsa on the southbound carriageway near Junction 10 shortly before 6pm on Monday. The road was closed until 2am. A Skoda Octavia, a Range Rover Vogue V8

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Borough face another test of their fitness

NICK GREENWOOD insists his Eastbourne Borough players deserve special credit as they continue to defy the odds. Borough remain one of the few part-time clubs in a league dominated by some big-spenders. They go into tonight’s game at

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Outlaws blown away by Dynamite Dwayne

Dwayne Smith was pure dynamite at Hove last night as his hat-trick made sure Sussex Sharks’ bid to retain their Pro40 League title will go to the last day of the season. The 26-year-old has become big box office this season thanks mainly