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Cox can play central role
Dean Cox has been challenged to play a central role for Albion in 2010. The little playmaker, best known for his work down the flanks, has been used further infield by boss Gus Poyet in recent games. He was given a first start in seven
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Body found in Brighton seafront hotel room
A 59-year-old was found dead in a room at a seafront hotel. The man, from Seaford, was discovered at the Holiday Inn, in King's Road, Brighton, at around 12.30pm today. He was believed to have committed suicide. A major search had been
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Hailsham cancer sufferer hailed a little star
A little girl who bounced back to health after successfully battling a rare and aggressive form of cancer has been hailed a Little Star. Lauren Denny is currently in remission after surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy to treat neuroblastoma. The
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McPhee fancies cup trip
Chris McPhee admits he will not simply be catching up with some old friends at Plainmoor on Saturday. The former Albion striker will also be taking notes on the clash between two of his previous clubs in his temporary role as assistant manager at Kidderminster
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An Honour Well-deserved
I was absolutely “over the moon” on hearing in the Argus today (New Year’s Eve) that a friend of mine Robert Brown from Bevendean has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours. If anyone deserved an honour it is Robert. A disabled
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Sussex Police 'one of the worst for removing DNA records'
Sussex Police has one of the worst records in the country for removing innocent people's DNA from their database. Figures released under the Freedom of Information Act found that 28 innocent people asked Sussex Police to delete their DNA records from
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Sussex TV signals collapse in bad weather
Thousands of people across Sussex could have problems with their digital TV signals because of the predicted bad weather. Unlike traditional analogue pictures, which deteriorate in quality and become snowy when the weather is bad, digital pictures can
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Sussex war veteran fears he may never see his family
War veteran Rickey Burnham fears he may never see his family again. Former soldier Rickey, 25, was forced to sleep rough on the streets of Lewes in September after his life was ripped apart by post traumatic stress disorder brought on by his time serving
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Baby born in back of car in Chichester
A police officer has been hailed a hero after he helped deliver a baby in the back of a car. Father-of-two PC Rowland Watmore was in his patrol car in a lay-by when mum-to-be Lisa Sewell and her husband Matthew spotted him at 10.45am today.
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Project for elderly people in Sussex under threat
A scheme which helps elderly people get support and advice is under threat. The Partnership for Older People Project (Popp) has been running in West Sussex for the past two years. It was partly paid for by the government as a pilot project but it has
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Sussex pensioners could have Spanish home demolished
A couple face having their dream retirement villa demolished after officials failed to tell them for seven years that it had been built illegally. Pensioners Christine and Noel Payne, from Cooksbridge, near Lewes, sold their Sussex home to move abroad
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Lancing film fan's Hollywood collection
For many film fans, it is legends of Hollywood such as James Stewart, Clark Gable and Bette Davis who grab your attention whenever they are on screen. But for one man it is always the supporting actors that steal the scene. Gordon Dean has an encyclopaedic
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Cycle dates announced
Is there a better way of setting yourself a fitness goal for the summer of 2010 than by taking part in an Argus Appeal charity cycle challenge? Enjoy the exhilaration of off-road cycling and the unique experience of cycling the entire South
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Sussex revellers warned to take care in snow
Revellers are being warned to be careful when celebrating the New Year as more snow is predicted. The Met Office has issued snow warnings for Sussex for the next few days, which could lead to similar problems experienced over the Christmas period. Sussex
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Brighton project to display art treasures on the internet
An experiment is under way in Sussex that could put the world's art treasures permanently on show on the internet. Researchers at the University of Brighton are working on a system that will record works of art in 3D form that will enable people to see
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Life savers
May I say well done and thanks to all the council staff who pulled out all the stops to get us all moving again after the bad weather experienced by the city? I would also like to add my thanks to the two gentleman Neal and Trevor who turned out from
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Snow joke
In these days of “there must be someone I sue”, can you or your readers clear up a small but important point regarding snow clearance. Is it an urban myth or fact that if you clear the snow from your frontage then you will be liable for any accidents
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Adams and Robbo make peace
Sussex coach Mark Robinson and his Surrey counterpart Chris Adams insist it will be business as usual when the two counties meet at the start of next season. The pair have held a clear the air meeting after a fraught few weeks which ended with Rory Hamilton-Brown
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Save the fox from ‘tally-ho brigade’
It is refreshing to see David Gibbons (Letters, December 29) defending the fox. With the general election just a few short months away, we all know who is committed to bring back hunting with hounds. We all know too that it would not only be poor old
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Integrity of the history centre will be lost
David Rowland and others who have written to object to the proposed closure of the Brighton History Centre may wish to know that there is an e-petition on the city council’s website that they can sign. Although this is described as “a quick and easy
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Is this equal?
On the night of Thursday, December 17, a blanket of snow fell over Brighton. On Friday the snow could easily be shovelled off the pavements. Councillor Geoffrey Theobald quite rightly mentioned it was difficult to justify expanding resources and using
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Council’s decision on history centre is plain short-sighted
Councillor David Smith’s claim that “all the research resources of the Brighton History Centre are 100% secure” and that they will continue to be available at the Jubilee Library beggars belief (Letters, December 28). For a start the all-important expertise
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New Year, New You
by Emma Laurence As you get ready to welcome in the new year, at home in your PJs or out on the town in your festive finest, we thought we’d share a few of our own resolutions with you. Fashion-related of course, but let’s not forget that
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Albion defender shipped out.
Out-of-favour Albion defender Jake Wright has signed on loan for Blue Square premier leaders Oxford United for the rest of the season. Wright has made only six starts for the Seagulls since a £100,000 summer switch from Crawley and he has not
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Greens ‘set for victory in election’
The Green Party has been named favourite to win in Brighton in the General Election by an independent poll. The newly-published telephone research by pollsters ICM canvassed a representative sample of 533 people in the Brighton Pavilion constituency
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Virgo: I'm going nowhere
Adam Virgo has played down speculation about his Albion future after he threw his shirt to fans at the end of Monday's win at Wycombe. The gesture was widely seen as a signal that Virgo could be on his way after losing the captaincy and his
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Albion old boys on trial
Former Albion duo George O'Callaghan and Seb Carole have rejoined the Seagulls on trial. Midfielder O'Callaghan linked up with Gus Poyet's side for training this morning. French winger Carole has been training with Albion since before
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Albion close in on duo
Albion hope to tie-up a double deal today as they plot their ascent of the League One table. Manager Gus Poyet has been in talks with Peter Brezovan, currently playing for the Seagulls on a short-term deal, and on-loan right back Gavin Hoyte. Both were
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Fallen tree closes road in Petworth
The A272 has been closed after an oak tree fell on the carriageway. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service are currently at the scene of the incident, trying to clear the branches from the road, between Petworth and Wisborough Green. A
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Update: Woman found dead in Worthing identified
Police have identified a woman whose decomposing body was found inside a house. Lynne Warman, 37, of Shelby Road, Durrington, was found by police officers called to her home early yesterday morning. She is thought to have been dead for several
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Brighton drinkers among most likely to enjoy bubbly
Drinkers in Brighton are among the most likely to quaff a glass of bubbly to celebrate the festive season, according to Tesco. Champagne sales this Christmas are up nearly 50% compared with last year despite the recession. The supermarket has sold 500,000
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Sussex's unsung heroes honoured
Sussex's unsung heroes have today been recognised in the New Year Honours List. Volunteers, charity workers, community leaders and a police officer are among those who will collect gongs from the Queen. Robert Brown, 56, is chairman
