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Poyet: We deserved a penalty
Gus Poyet claimed Albion should have been awarded a late penalty in today's 2-1 defeat at Swindon. The manager had no complaints about the first half spot-kick given against Jim McNulty for a push on Billy Paynter. But Poyet was convinced
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Saddlescombe Circular
This shorter walk by Eddie Start has some climbs for excitement, some good views for the senses, a refreshment stop for an objective and you can get to it on the bus. 1 - From the bus stop, walk in front of the Devil’s Dyke Inn to the far, eastern
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Attempted raid on Worthing jewellery store
POLICE are hunting three men who tried to raid a town centre jewellers in broad daylight today. The raiders used a pick axe and sledge hammer as they attempted to smash the windows of GH Pressley and Son in South Street, Worthing, just after
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Seagulls sink at Swindon
Albion will spend Christmas in the League One relegation zone after going down 2-1 at Swindon today. A first-half Nicky Forster header and a flurry of late pressure were not enough to give Gus Poyet's men any reward on the manager's return
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Granville Saxton
RADA-trained actor Granville Saxton steps into a pirate’s longcoat at Brighton Theatre Royal as the dastardly Hook in Peter Pan. Having made his name in acclaimed Shakespeare productions at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, Saxton has gone on to
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Brighton Good Samaritans offer help for free
Two friends will be spending their day off on Monday spreading a little Christmas cheer. Good Samaritans Sam Wilson and Marc Munier, from Brighton, are offering their services to anyone needing a bit of help. This could range from doing some Christmas
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Hassocks widow to sue firm over accident which killed her husband
A widow is to sue the employer of a man whose bad driving cost her husband his life. Nicholas Awcock died after coming off his motorbike trying to avoid the van of Ian Fleig on the A2300 near Hickstead. Medical supplies delivery driver Fleig, 47, was
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Elphick backs Seagulls strikers
Tommy Elphick has backed Albion’s strike pair to rediscover their goal touch at Swindon today. Glenn Murray and Nicky Forster missed chances for the Seagulls last time out, when they lost at home to Colchester. Murray has gone five
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Blaze tackled at Lewes hotel
FIREFIGHTERS have been tackling a blaze at a hotel this morning. Crews were called to the White Hart Hotel in the High Street, Lewes, after a fire broke out in the chimney at around 9.30am. Sussex Police closed the road while firefighters
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Beckham the answer for glory in SA 2010?
OK so I'm afraid it's another football themed blog today, last for a while though I promise. With England's group in South Africa 2010 confirmed (as the pundits put it 'EASY': England, Algeria, Slovenia and Yankees) the attention now turns to who will
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Brighton karate kid stuns judges
Little Dylan Simpkin is punching well above his weight by closing in on his black belt in karate - aged just five. In less than two years, Dylan has received nine belts after starting classes with his sister. His proud mum Lisa Simpkin
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Poyet: We're getting it right
Gus Poyet insists he is not worried about Albion’s plight towards the foot of the League One table. Albion go into today's game at Poyet's old club Swindon with four wins and four defeats since the Uruguayan took charge. Two of the victories
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Slow go Sussex as the big freeze continues
ICY conditions hit Sussex again today as the big freeze continued. Sussex Police said all main routes across the county were open and passable with care. There were a number of minor accidents on icy roads including on the A27 at Hollingbury
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Fuel firms criticised for keeping petrol prices high
Motoring groups have criticised fuel retailers for refusing to pass on savings to consumers. The AA claims that major falls in wholesale prices since October have not be reflected on the forecourt where festive UK petrol prices are at unprecedented highs
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Sexy Leek Recipe
Leeks are a great winter favourite – more subtle in flavour than onions and adding more bulk than they do, so that leeks are a great ingredient for pies and soups. This recipe teams leeks with potatoes, a classic combination that brings out the
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Hove gas leak victims will not get compensation
Dozens of residents forced from their homes after a gas leak may not be compensated for their losses. Residents of 21 flats from Stevens Court and Benson Court, off Portland Road, Hove, were facing yet another night in temporary accommodation last night
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Albion game on
Albion's match at Swindon today is on after the County Ground pitch passed a 9.15am inspection by referee Jonathan Moss. Covers protected the playing surface from plummeting temperatures overnight and no further pitch inspections are planned.
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Fire crews walk through snow to rescue woman trapped in car
A WOMAN had to be winched to safety down an icy hill after her car hit an ambulance. Firefighters were called in to help lower the victim to a second ambulance waiting at the bottom of the steep road in Brighton last night. They had
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Concern about number of CCTV cameras in Sussex
Concerns have been raised about the use of CCTV after it emerged that more than 1,000 security cameras are active in Sussex. Privacy campaign group Big Brother Watch found there were 1,317 council-controlled cameras in the county - almost one for every
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Measles outbreak could return to Brighton and Hove
A measles outbreak swept through Brighton and Hove this year with dozens of people struck down. Many now believe the problem has gone away. But Tom Scanlon, the city's public health director, tells health reporter Siobhan Ryan why he believes we have
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Lewes sign former Albion striker
Lewes have made their second signing in as many days. The Rooks have followed the capture of former fans’ favourite Jean-Michel Sigere by snapping up former Albion striker Scott Ramsay on a month’s loan from Hastings. Hastings boss Tony
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Two held over Worthing robbery spree
Two men have been arrested over a string of knifepoint robberies at shops. Detectives have linked seven crimes in Worthing, including raids at Co-op and Alldays stores. In several cases staff were forced at knifepoint to open safes and hand over large
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Games on and off in Sussex
Were you planning on going to a game today? If so, here is The Argus guide to what games are on and off following the snow which hit Sussex on Friday. This was last updated at 12.33 and will continue to be updated throughout the morning as we hear
