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Sex infection case numbers increase across Sussex
Sexually transmitted infections across Sussex are increasing. New figures show the number of cases of chlamydia, gonorrhoea and herpes have risen by 9% in two years. There were 5,924 infections recorded in the county in 2011 compared to 5,395 in 2009
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Kitten trio at Brighton RSPCA centre pleading for a home
These three black kittens are in urgent need of a new home. The trio are being cared for by staff at the RSPCA animal rescue centre in Patcham. They are ready to be rehomed but the charity is struggling to find them a place. Cheryl Wood of the RSPCA
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Crawley firefighters called after kitten gets head stuck in TV
Firefighters were called out to rescue a kitten that had got his head stuck in a television. Crew from Crawley Fire Station were called to the home in St Anne’s Road in the Poundhill area of Crawley at just after 10am this morning. Fortunately
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Mental health budget alert by Sussex NHS trust
The amount of money being spent on mental health in some parts of Sussex is not enough to meet people’s needs, a report has warned. Research by the Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust looked at public health reports published by East and West Sussex
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Illegal harvesting from banned Sussex beaches a health risk
Organised gangs are putting public health at risk by harvesting shellfish from contaminated beaches. in Sussex Investigators fear a boom in the highly lucrative trade in Sussex threatens an outbreak of serious food poisoning. It is illegal
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Brighton garage targeted in 'arson attack'
A disused garage was targeted in a suspected arson attack. Firefighters from Roedean and Preston Circus stations were called out to a fire in a disused garage in Pankhurst Avenue, Brighton at just after 2.15pm this afternoon. Crews were quickly able
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Sussex householders missing out on fuel bills support
The number of homeowners receiving government help to keep their heating bills down has fallen dramatically. The number of residents in the county benefiting from the Warm Front scheme has dropped by 84% over the last four years. The drop in support
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Albion ace shrugs off speculation
Inigo Calderon insists he is keeping his sights set on a second Championship season with Albion – and shrugged off talk of a move to one of their rivals. The goalscoring right-back is interesting Bristol City, Huddersfield and Leeds according to reports
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Sun shines on Sussex for Diamond Jubilee parties
The Diamond Jubilee party showed no signs of slowing yesterday as thousands of revellers across Sussex celebrated in the streets. Neighbours came together for a second day of right royal festivities to mark 60 years of the Queen’s reign.
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Freedom group to protest in Worthing
A protest group has said it will picket outside Worthing Police Station in anger at “an outrageous attack on freedom”. Members of the Worthing Freedom Campaign have announced that they plan to picket outside Worthing Police Station in Chatsworth Road
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Road surfaces worse despite Sussex councils spending millions
Sussex roads are getting worse despite millions of pounds being spent on them. The Department for Transport (DfT) said the number of roads in Brighton and Hove, East Sussex and West Sussex which are in good condition is falling. Council officials blamed
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Sussex Police count the cost of a weekend of protests in Brighton and Hove
Police are counting the cost of one of their biggest ever weekends. An operation to escort a march by anti-arms protesters yesterday (June 4) followed what was believed to be the single biggest deployment of officers in recent memory on
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Dad and daugher's one-hour litter sweep of Brighton beach
This rubbish was picked up from a beach in just AN HOUR. It has led to Roger Musselle and his five-year-old daughter Rebecca, who collected the litter from Brighton beach, to back our Take It Home campaign. Mr Musselle, from Woodingdean
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Smash EDO protesters complain about police liaison at Brighton march
Protesters have complained about a new breed of police officer being sent to demonstrations to talk to people. Smash EDO’s march in opposition to a possible war with Iran passed peacefully yesterday (June 4) with about 100 people walking from
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Live from Diamond Jubilee street parties across Brighton and Hove
Argus reporter Peter Truman is working his way around the streets of Brighton and Hove visiting street parties and talking to people today (June 5). Follow and join in the live blog below and see live footage in the videos Peter is filming
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Hero stamps out fire after burning paper put through letterbox in Worthing
Lit paper and fuel was poured through a letterbox into a home where a five-year-old girl was sleeping. Hero Aidan Marrinan, 19, stamped out the flames after noticing two hooded men running away from the scene in Hudson Close, Worthing. He said he
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Call to support arts events in Brighton and Hove
An arts body is calling on businesses to back a series of late night events in the autumn. The Brighton and Hove Arts and Creative Industries Commission says it hopes the outdoor events and concerts will replace White Night this year. Jackie Lythell
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Facing up to the fear of giving blood
For some, the idea of giving blood is enough to curdle it. Some people can’t stand the thought of blood leaving their system. Well, I’m one of them – the thought of needles, injections and blood makes me feel a bit sick. And I’m not
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Man in 'critical' condition after Hassocks tunnel accident
A man remains critically ill in hospital after being hit by a train. The man suffered serious leg injuries following the incident outside the Clayton Tunnel near Hassocks early on Saturday, June 2. It is not yet known why the man, believed
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Hunt for killer in Sussex
A murderer who has walked out of an open prison could be in Sussex. Paul Flint, 47, should have returned to Category C Hollesley Bay Prison in Suffolk by 7.30pm on Saturday after being released on temporary licence. He is believed to have connections
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Primavera Sound, Barcelona, May 31 - June 3
There may be some glory in battling the weather and mud at British festivals but it is idiocy. Why splurge cash on overpriced beer and stand in the rain when you can head to a festival in Europe for a similar price and take in a couple of days
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New Ovett statue for Brighton on track for marathon line
A statue to one of the most famous Olympians in Sussex is well on track, according to the sculptor behind it. The Argus revealed last week that city businessmen had come together and paid £50,000 for a permanent reminder to be created of Steve Ovett,
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Hove Lions Carnival with a Diamond Jubilee feel
An annual carnival had a new date in the calendar but produced the same feel-good factor. About 3,500 people visited Hove Lions Carnival in Hove Park yesterday (June 4) despite the overcast conditions as the carnival moved weekends to coincide
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What's so special about this Jubilee weekend?
CAN someone please tell me who has rewritten the history books? The Queen ascended to the throne in February 1952, therefore 60 years on would be February 2012. She was coronated on June 2, 1953 – therefore 60 years on would be June 2, 2013. What
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McDonald's fined £12K for metal in milkshake blunder
McDonald's has been ordered to pay almost £12,000 after a metal bar was found in a milkshake. A customer was drinking a caramel milkshake when they discovered the bar at the McDonald’s Drive Thru restaurant by the South Terminal at Gatwick.
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A man who deserves thanks
I MUST thank the man who helped my nan while she was waiting outside the Royal George pub in Shoreham on Friday, May 25, at about 5.30pm. She was waiting at a bus stop when two youths aged about 16 to 18 sat next to her. She overheard one them say, “
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Lighting waste
EVER since Habitat vacated Churchill Square in Brighton, I find whenever I visit all the electric lights in this retail outlet are still on, thereby wasting enormous amounts of fuel and creating a big carbon footprint. I have mentioned this to security
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Smash EDO could do with some enlightenment
I WRITE regarding yesterday’s protest by Smash EDO. It is odd that the Smash EDO mob talk about parts supplied to American fighter jets, some of which are bought by Israel for self defence against those countries who publicly declare their intention
