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Pitch inspection for Albion
Albion's game at Swindon tomorrow is subject to a 9.15am pitch inspection. Referee Jonathan Moss, from West Yorkshire, wants to take an early look at the County Ground, with a heavy frost expected overnight.
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Architect behind King Alfred plans defends "wow-factor" towers
The architect whose controversial designs for the redevelopment of Hove seafront were dumped says he believes there is still a place for extravagant buildings. Frank Gehry’s £290 million designs for a scheme to replace the King Alfred leisure centre
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Brighton railway raiders jailed for attacks on ticket machines
Detectives have described how they caught a pair of thieves who left railway bosses with a £178,000 bill. Christopher Locorriere and Lisa Marchant waited until ticket offices were closed before stealing £3,039 from machines at Moulsecoomb, Falmer, London
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Win Tickets to the Brighton Creative Stitches and Hobbycrafts Exhibition
Get up close to the OSCAR and BAFTA winning 18th century-style costumes, originally worn by Keira Knightley and Ralph Fiennes from the British hit film ‘The Duchess’. Find over 120 exhibitors, all with ideas, activities and craft provisions for
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Thousands of people on housing waiting lists in Sussex
Social tenants in Sussex could be forced to wait several years to get a home because of the time it is taking to reduce the backlog of applications, a study has claimed. Housing charity Shelter found that last year 41,453 people were languishing on waiting
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Police criticised for pulling over Sussex bikers
A motorcyclists' lobby group has criticised Sussex Police for pulling bikers over to offer them high-visibility clothes. About 150 motorcyclists and moped riders were stopped in a single week last month by police trying to address the death toll on the
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Casiotone For The Painfully Alone, The Freebutt, Brighton, Dec 22
Willie Nelson said touring ruined his life. And while the image of a tax-evading troubadour may have fitted his sound and ideals, the long days, weeks, months and years on the road meant he had almost as many failed marriages as great albums.
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Paramore, Brighton Centre, King’s Road, Brighton, Dec 17
Tennessee band Paramore are proof that there is something to get excited about in today’s music scene. They write nearly all their own songs and provide a welcome antidote to a world dominated by X-Factor finalists. Their crowd’s excitement
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Big Christmas Monkey Street Gig, outside Brighton Unitarian Church, New Road, Dec 19
The elegant white columns of Brighton Unitarian Church make an ideal outdoor stage – as country-rockers The Laylanas discovered this August when they staged their first charity gig on its steps. The event raised more than £250 for national autism education
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Sound Curious presents... A Live Investigation Into Tape Culture Coachwerks, Hollingdean Terrace, Brighton, Dec 20
For those who look back fondly on the period where a painstakingly collated mix tape was the ultimate gift of affection – or for those intrigued by a world before MP3s – Coachwerks’ latest and typically arty event promises to be a treat. From 2pm tomorrow
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Playgroup Christmas, Concorde 2, Brighton, Dec 18
After another year of memorable shindigs – including the award- winning Blind Tiger Club – Playgroup celebrates Christmas in the only way they know how, with raucous live bands, face- painting, dressing-up and all the other trimmings. Getting
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Fatboy Slim’s Good Ol’ Fashioned Christmas Knees-Up Brighton Coalition, King’s Road Arches, Dec 23
With wife Zoe Ball expecting a baby, Norman “Fatboy” Cook is ending 2009 on a high note after a year of ups and downs including a spell in rehab for alcohol addiction – during which time Zoe donated his beloved hip flask collection to charity shops.The
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Brighton bar loses fight for new drink licence
A new bar has been refused an alcohol licence amid concerns it will lead to more antisocial behaviour. Latin Lounge was being planned for the ground floor of the Travelodge hotel in West Street, Brighton. But a Brighton and Hove City Council licensing
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Thunder new boy looking for fresh start after race row
New boy Evaldas Zabas is relishing life with open-minded Worthing Thunder after walking out on the team that was told it was too white. Zabas voted, along with team mates, to go on strike at Worcester Wolves after coach Chuck Evans told his stunned squad
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Plans for new five-star hotel for Hove
Plans to build a five-star seafront hotel have been relaunched after three years of uncertainty. Investors have revealed they are looking to build on the site in Hove where the Sackville Hotel used to stand. The proposals, which will include a hotel
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Da Doo Ron Ron Motown Special, Komedia, Gardner Street, Brighton, Dec 19
There’s a huge break from tradition at this month’s edition of the ever-popular club night: DJ Chris King will forgo his strict female artists-only rule and spin tunes by both sexes in a Christmas special marking the 50th anniversary of
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Worthing woman to relaunch charity
A charity support group forced to close because of the recession is to be relaunched. Nichola Bond is setting up the new service to help people with fibromylagia, a condition which causes muscle and abdominal pain, sleeplessness and depression. She
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Thanks, Argus
The Argus recently aired my concerns on the state of the restored Brighton Bandstand. A big thank you to The Argus for publishing my comments and to Brighton and Hove City Council for taking action to rectify the rusting. It’s good to know we readers
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Winter wishes
ON reading Robert Stovold’s letter (The Argus, December 8), I wonder why he bothers to celebrate Christmas? As to the cards, I usually buy ones with a Christian message from Living Words in Seaford but also buy other types for my non-Christian friends
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Virus forces closure of Brighton hospital ward
A hospital has been forced to close a second ward because of an outbreak of a highly infectious virus. Four cancer patients were struck down by a sickness and diarrhoea bug on Howard 1 ward at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. The ward is
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Is Labour Party lurching to the left?
Could our MP Celia Barlow, as a member of the Government’s Treasury Team, tell us: does the Government’s decision to increase taxes on everyone earning more than £20,000 a year (well below the average wage) represent Labour abandoning middle England
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Bury congestion charge idea
Once again the idea of a congestion charge for Brighton and Hove rears its ugly head (The Argus, December 12). Visitors to Brighton already have to bear expensive parking – when they can find it – with wardens waiting to catch any motorist who stays
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Marina plans are more like de-generation
I do not agree with Tony Mernagh (The Argus, December 4). Brighton Marina was conceived by one man who had a dream and Mr Mernagh has now commandeered it. Everything brutal (his words not mine) is to remain and be added to in the name of regeneration
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Worship relevant to the 21st century
FORMER worshippers at St Mary’s Church in Barcombe must have been “turning in their graves” from at least the middle of the 16th century, when dramatic changes took place in forms of worship and architecture at the time of the Reformation – “Revamp branded
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We need access to History Centre, now
The History Centre has been a well-kept secret for many years, hidden away in the back room of the museum in the old reference library. No wonder the council says it isn’t being used enough, most people don’t even know it is there. The centre is a wonderful
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Keep our History Centre open
I am one of those who would be devastated if the Brighton History Centre were to close (The Argus, December 15). I spent a decade in its forerunner, the old reference library, researching material for The Encyclopaedia Of Brighton and two football books
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Rainbow coaltion victory is good news for city's future
A “rainbow coalition” of Lib Dem, Labour and Green councillors overruling the Conservative minority administration’s master plan for the future of Brighton is to be welcomed (The Argus, December 10). During the past 30 years, local government has seen
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Christmas lights heartbreak for Newhaven couple
For years Maggie and John Moore have been plastering the outside of their home with Christmas lights. It delighted their children and now their grandchildren, with groups of schoolchildren even dropping by to take a look. But the couple are now heartbroken
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Reds and Borough snowed off
Snow and freezing temperatures have led to Crawley and Eastbourne Borough's games tomorrow to be postponed. Crawley's Blue Square premier match against AFC Wimbledon at Broadfield Stadium has succumbed to the weather along with Borough's game at Altrincham
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New health blitz on binge drinking in Sussex
A major campaign is being launched today to highlight the impact binge drinking has on the community. Health bosses are publishing their manifesto on tackling the health and social problems caused by alcohol just as the Christmas and New Year celebrations
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Brezovan holds no grudge with Swindon boss
Peter Brezovan has admitted he did not see eye to eye with former Albion favourite Danny Wilson. But the towering Slovakian goalkeeper insists there will be no hard feelings when he returns to the County Ground tomorrow with the Seagulls to face Wilson
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Job axe Brighton workers offered lifeline
A rescue bid has been made to help some of the hundreds of staff made redundant by Lloyds Banking Group. Domestic appliance warranty firm Domestic and General has offered up to 200 jobs at its Brighton call centre to workers being laid off by Lloyds.
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Hamilton-Brown to weigh up options
Rory Hamilton-Brown insists it is no “shoo-in” that he will leave Sussex to take over as Surrey captain. The 22-year-old all-rounder will have talks with both counties before making his decision. Hamilton-Brown arrived home yesterday after spending
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Hove gas leak could leave families homeless for Christmas
Dozens of people could be out of their homes for Christmas after a gas leak. Around 60 residents of Stevens Court and Benson Court, off Portland Road, in Hove, were put up in hotels on Wednesday by Brighton and Hove City Council after being told they
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Backpackers acquitted over insurance fraud
Two British law graduates held in Brazil for insurance fraud were acquitted after a successful appeal, their lawyer said today. Shanti Andrews and Rebecca Turner, both 23, were arrested in July after telling police they had been robbed while backpacking
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Popular striker returns to Dripping Pan
Lewes have made a move to answer their goalscoring problems by bringing fans’ favourite Jean-Michel Sigere back to the club. The former France under-21 international completed his move from Tonbridge Angels yesterday Sigere, 32, was a hugely popular
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Rents looking for some festive cheer
Sam Rents insists there is more to come from him and his team as Crawley enter a crucial phase of the season. The former Albion left-back admits he is still not firing on all cylinders after missing six games with an ankle injury. But he scored a rare
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Striker is proving the doubters wrong
Liam Enver-Marum says he is playing the best football of his life thanks to the management staff at Eastbourne Borough. The striker has recovered from a slow start to life at Priory Lane to silence critics who questioned the wisdom of signing him from
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DJ accuses Playboy model of Brighton club attack
A DJ told a court how a top former Playboy model attacked her in the toilets of a Brighton nightclub in a jealous rage. Glamour girl Louise Glover is said to have “flipped” and accused Maxine Hardcastle of flirting with her husband before assaulting
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Memories will flood back for Gus on return to Swindon
Gus Poyet is expecting a fond reception from the home fans on his return to Swindon with Albion tomorrow. Poyet launched his managerial career at the County Ground three years ago as assistant to Dennis Wise. They lost only three matches out of 17 and
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Albion game could be in doubt
Albion's match at Swindon tomorrow could be under threat from the forecast of a severe frost tonight. Snow is not an issue at the moment in Wiltshire and the most vulnerable part of the County Ground pitch - in the shadow of the Don Rogers stand - has
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Seagulls chief happy for Poyet to be linked with other jobs
Ken Brown has admitted Albion will have to get used to speculation over the future of boss Gus Poyet. And the Seagulls’ managing director wants it to continue – because that will mean Poyet is a success. The Uruguayan yesterday dismissed on The Argus
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Albion cool about Gus speculation
Albion will be happy if manager Gus Poyet keeps on being linked with other clubs. Find out in today's Argus why managing director Ken Brown is not concerned by Real Zaragoza's reported interest in their former midfielder, plus Poyet's expectation of
