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Time to rethink unpaid internships

By Jon Norris from Crunch Accounting in Hove There has been a lot of discussion around unpaid internships recently. Be it Sussex University refusing to advertise them or the Conservative Party (with a self-awareness shortage only it could muster

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Teacher admits she "chatted up" pupil at Forest Row school

A teacher could be kicked out of the profession after she admitted chatting up a pupil. Catherine Rayne faces disciplinary action after she admitted sending a letter to a pupil asking if he wanted to be in a romantic relationship with her.

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Cute Brighton booties kick start bid for breast milk donation

Tiny baby booties made from donated breast milk have been created by designers at the University of Brighton. Simple kitchen equipment was used to transform the protein in the milk into a hard plastic-type material before being moulded into the

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Noisy Brighton builders face possible legal action

Contractors accused of forcing residents out of homes by causing noise and disruption could face legal action for flouting the law. Workers began revamping the Co-op building in London Road, Brighton, at the beginning of the year. The plan

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Plumpton College open day draws the crowds

Scores of people took advantage of an open day to learn more about the countryside and what an agricultural college has to offer. The event at Plumpton College was organised by the college in association with the Sussex Federation of Young Farmers

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Family pay tribute to 'loving and devoted dad' killed in Bognor hit and run

The family of a young father who died following a hit-and-run crash was a "loving and devoted dad". Relatives of 20-year-old Charlie Hancock spoken of their sense of loss as murder squad detectives continue to hold a suspect. It is believed

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I'm not homophobic, says Islamic lecturer

A controversial Islamic lecturer has defended his speeches at two Sussex universities. Hamza Tzortzis addressed an audience at the University of Sussex in January and the University of Brighton in February, The Argus has learned. Mr Tzortzis

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It's time to trust Labour

As the dust now settles over the local election results, it is clear that more people across Sussex are beginning to put their trust in Labour. In Peacehaven, we increased our share of the vote; in Worthing, we again increased our share; in Hastings

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Brighton park set for spring seed swap

Interest is growing in a seedy event designed to get people knee deep in mud. The Spring Seedling Swap will take place on Sunday from 11am to 2pm in Preston Park, Brighton. Organisers are inviting people to bring their spare seeds and exchange

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Ongoing planning issues with Brighton's Anston House affect development

My thanks go to Selma Montford (Letters, May 8) for educating me on the complicated situation surrounding the Anston House site in Brighton. This itself raises questions over third-party ownership of the city’s derelict sites and whether this is

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Crack and heroin seized from Burgess Hill home

Crack, cocaine and heroin were seized during two police drug raids. Officers swooped on two addresses in Mid Sussex this morning and carried out two misuse of drugs warrants. They arrested a 26-year-old man at a property in Cattswood Lane,

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New phone firm disrupts Freeview TV signal in Brighton

Residents are reporting the loss of their TV signal following the launch of new mobile phone technology. Homeowners in the Whitehawk area of Brighton lost their Freeview channels on Monday afternoon after workers installed the new 4g mobile phone

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Why wasn't there a rubbish collection contigency?

When it comes to rubbish in our streets, industrial action is one thing but a total lack of response and disregard of council taxpayers is shocking and unacceptable. How hard would it be to contract a replacement crew or, failing that, a few guys

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Special report: What has the EU done for Sussex?

It costs us billions of pounds a year in subsidies and even more in “red tape”. But are the decades of stability, the rights to work and trade and strict environmental laws created by the European Union worth it? As the debate on Britain’s membership

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Superfast connections for West Sussex

More than 40,000 homes and businesses will be connected to superfast broadband. Fibre broadband will be rolled out to around 98 per cent of West Sussex homes and businesses within the next three years. A multi-million partnership project between

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Cyclists must use lights and must wear reflective clothing, for everyone's safety

Whereas the rest of us roadusers have to obey strict rules, many cyclists seem to think none of these apply to them. They assume that because they can see other road-users (including pedestrians), others can see them. In the long winter nights

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Freddie gets ready for bohemian Brighton

Rock legend Freddie Mercury sauntered through the streets of Brighton to soak up the city before his big show next month – or so it seemed. Patrick Myers, who is playing the role of the Queen frontman for the Killer Queen production, walked the

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There should be equality when it comes to nudity

I bet many who write to The Argus (and other newspapers) complaining about the tame female nudity on Page 3 of The Sun drool over the explicit male nudity in certain TV dramas and documentaries (in which female nudity is censored using camera angles

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Passers-by thought stroke victim was on drink and drugs

A 21-year-old woman who collapsed from a stroke in the street was not rushed into hospital immediately because passers-by thought she was drunk or on drugs. Now Becki Cobb is warning people of all ages to be aware of the signs and symptoms so they

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"A lot of work to do" to fix staff's morale

The head of the busiest hospital trust in Sussex has admitted there is a “good deal of work” to do on staff morale. Matthew Kershaw, chief executive of Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust, made the comments after it emerged just

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Hove playing field campaigners present petition to Downing Street

Campaigners against Government plans to build a secondary school on part of a playing field took their fight to Downing Street. More than 4,000 people have signed a petition against the proposal to give part of the land in Old Shoreham Road, Hove

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Poyet warns the Albion players his future is uncertain

  Albion manager Gus Poyet has taken a step closer to the exit door by telling his players he does not know if he will still be in charge of them next season.   Poyet gathered the squad together at The Amex yesterday and informed them he could

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School zig-zag lines are not a free parking zone

Last Saturday’s edition of The Argus ran a story about Downs Infants School in Brighton asking parents to “park safely” – that’s a joke around any school. Go and watch parents picking up their children outside Blatchington Mill School in Holmes

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‘Don’t let litterbugs drive visitors away’

Brighton and Hove needs to stay “ahead of the curve” in fighting beach litterbugs to ensure they don’t drive visitors away from the city. That’s the opinion of marine conservation experts following the publication of the latest clean-up figures

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East Preston couple first to say 'I do!' at Chichester venue

A couple have become the first to marry in a new ceremony room in Chichester. David and Diana Morris, of East Preston, tied the knot at West Sussex Record Office. Mr Morris said: “We wanted to be somewhere nice to get married and didn’t want

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One in seven pupils attend private school in Brighton and Hove

Parents are turning to private education for their children. Figures revealed that nearly one in seven of the city’s children now attend a private school. The figure is twice the national average, according to the statistics released by the

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Brighton nursery celebrates 50th anniversary with funday

There were 50 reasons to celebrate at a nursery. Staff at Oak Cottage in Woodingdean marked their 50th anniversary with a host of fun activities for children and adults. Among the entertainment was dancers, cake and face-painting. And it

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We’ve got to be realistic about the ‘bedroom tax’ and help each other

I write further to recent developments in our national news which have again raised questions over the spare room subsidy or “bedroom tax” implemented by the Government. I was so saddened to hear about Stephanie Bottrill from Solihull in the West

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Barker wouldn't be denied big move

Crawley chief executive Richard Low says he would not stand in manager Richie Barker’s way if he was offered the Sheffield United job. Barker has been linked with a move to Bramall Lane – where he spent three years as a youth coach – as the Blades

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Knee Deep, Theatre Royal Brighton, until May 18, call 01273 709709

THE opening stunt where performer Emma Serjeant balances on a carton of eggs underlines the careful precision, attention to detail and minimalist aesthetic at the centre of Knee Deep. The debut hour-long show by Casus encapsulates what modern circus

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The Boy Friend, Brighton Little Theatre, until May 18, call 01273 917272

Sandy Wilson’s affectionate musical pastiche of the 1920s is given a most welcome airing – and what an airing. The theatre may be small but the production’s big. The challenge of fitting exuberant choreography on to a shoebox stage is fully overcome

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Sam Lee And Friends, All Saints Church, Hove, May 14

The “friends” part of Sam Lee’s show was evidently very important to the man at the centre of it. Lee is so friendly with Thomas McCarthy, ostensibly the night’s support act, that his first move was to announce that their sets would be blended together

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BBC Symphony Orchestra, Brighton Dome Concert Hall, May 14

The BBC Symphony Orchestra is more often heard than seen thanks to BBC Radio 3 but this concert, conducted by the charismatic and dynamic young New Yorker James Gaffigan, showed they can be even better live than they are on the airwaves. Karl Amadeus

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New railway car park for Uckfield

A new railway car park could be in place within a year after an agreement was reached to transfer ownership of nearby land. Network Rail has confirmed it has agreed terms to buy the almost five-acre site near Uckfield railway station. If the

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Time For The Good Looking Boy, Emporium, London Road, Brighton, May 14

The newly-opened Emporium is an innovative use of the former squat on London Road. The once majestic gothic church has been converted into a modern theatre space, with a welcoming cafe and great facilities. Time For The Good Looking Boy was

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Lunchtime Concerts: Cavaleri Quartet, Brighton Dome Studio Theatre, May 14

The Brighton Festival, any festival, is about discovering new things. For that reason I found myself on a Tuesday lunchtime watching the Cavaleri Quartet performing three pieces which covered a wide spectrum of different styles and were thus fairly

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Flooding shuts hospital's A&E

A busy hospital accident and emergency department was closed for urgent cases for seven hours after part of it was flooded. The alarm was raised at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton at around noon yesterday. Maintenance work was

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Biker recovering in hospital after crash

A moped rider is recovering in hospital after losing control of his bike in heavy rain. Witnesses have described how the biker was travelling along Church Road in Hove when he spun around a number of times before falling to the ground and hitting

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Daily Fringe Blog - Tuesday 14th May - Bianco

Tonight I saw Bianco. I walked through the wind and the rain along the seafront and my journey was definitely rewarded. No Fit State has created a work of sheer beauty, underscored with a riotous, raucous energy. Bianco flipped between the playful

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LIVE: Albion players on trial for sex assault

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Albion stay tight-lipped

Albion are staying tight-lipped over the future of boss Gus Poyet. The Seagulls have refused to respond to comments made by the manager to The Argus following Monday’s Championship play-off defeat against Crystal Palace at The Amex. Poyet hinted

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Your say: Should the UK leave the EU?

In today's Argus we pose the question: What has the EU done for Sussex? As part of our coverage we want to know what you think of the EU and whether the UK should stay in the union. You can use the comment feature below to have your say and

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Police praise Albion fans behaviour

Police have praised football fans for their general behaviour during the Albion v Crystal Palace play-off semi- final on Monday. A total of six fans were arrested before and after the game at American Express Community Stadium but senior officers

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With video: HMV staff join movie flash mob

They dreamed a dream and they sang a song. Staff from HMV in Brighton joined in a nationwide flash mob performance from the hit movie Les Miserables. To mark the release of the DVD, they sang Do You Hear the People Sing? from the Oscar-winning

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Theatre of dreams pledge to dying playwright

Friends of a playwright who died at the weekend have promised they will turn his dream of an open-air theatre into a reality. Adrian Bunting, 47, passed away on Saturday, just four weeks after being diagnosed with inoperable pancreatic cancer.

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Brighton nightclub sign blown down by high winds

Blustery winds brought down a nightclub sign last night. Firefighters were called to Revenge in Old Steine, Brighton, after a panel was blown down from the roof and landed in the street. Did you see anything else damaged by the wind last night

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Have your say on new bus and cycle lanes

A consultation on new bus and cycle lane proposals began on Monday. As part of £5.8 million plans to boost bus use, Brighton and Hove City Council has revealed changes it wants to make to the Edward Street and Eastern Road corridor. The local

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Mastectomy patient's high praise for Angelina

A woman preparing to have a double mastectomy this summer to avoid the risk of getting breast cancer has praised the “courageous” decision by Angelina Jolie to do the same. Jolie revealed yesterday she had been through the operation after discovering