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Mr Nice Guy owes it all to a baddie

When actor Brian Capron decided to don his apron for the current season of Celebrity Masterchef, he got some help from the best in the business. Before appearing on the show – which sees famous faces attempt to impress judges John Torode and Greg

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Freeman tips five-goal star for big things

Former Albion striker Darren Freeman has tipped his five-goal Whitehawk star to play professional football. Danny Mills starred as Hawks won 6-2 at Dorchester yesterday. They look to build on their first success of the season when Dover visit

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Tudor challenge

From brewing beer to rearing animals, taking part in religious parades to making clocks, a team of historians are being put through their paces as they recreate 16th-century life for a new BBC TV programme. The Weald And Downland Open Air Museum

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Brighton set for Autumn mushroom festival

Workers at a restaurant chain will prove they are fun guys during a mushroom festival. Carluccio’s in Jubilee Street, Brighton, is staging the Italian-style open-air market outside the restaurant on September 7 and 8. Experts will be on hand

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Man arrested after woman found dead in Worthing house

A murder investigation has been launched after a woman was found dead at a house. Tributes have been paid to the woman, named locally as Claire, who is believed to have been in her thirties. Paramedics were unable to resuscitate the woman when

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Oscar delight at home win

Oscar Garcia is thrilled to be off and running at The Amex. The Albion head coach saw his side score a first home win of the season by beating Burnley 2-0. Oscar said: “We wanted to win our first game here in front of all the fans. “For

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Come along for rounders on Newhaven's West beach - it belongs to us

In the continuing story of the good people of Newhaven versus Newhaven Port and Properties, it seems that the ordinary people who live in the town are again taking matters into their own hands by trying to reclaim the West Beach. After a successful

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Brighton and Hove children treated to a Bluebell railway adventure

Children clambered aboard the Bluebell Railway last Wednesday for a special journey. Thanks to Brighton and Hove Parents and Children’s Group, more than 80 children and parents were given the chance to take a trip on one of the railway’s old steam

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The rest of society couldn't function without hospital services

The majority of people in the South East are probably not interested in a new airport around London. But how about the most up-to-date hospital in the EU at the top of Elm Grove in Brighton in place of the antiquated building where my mother scrubbed

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Ulloa shines in Albion win

Leo Ulloa scored one goal and made the other as Albion enjoyed a 2-0 home win over Burnley today. The centre-forward robbed dithering centre-back Kevin Long to tee up the opener for Andrew Crofts on 28 minutes. Ulloa rose to head a terrific

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Couple's possessions stolen as they slept on Brighton beach

A couple had their possessions stolen after falling asleep on the beach in the early hours of this morning (August 24). Police are appealing for witnesses after the incident on Brighton Beach between around midnight and 3am. The pair, who live

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Max Miller wasn't all bad with money

Reading Andy Steer’s letter regarding Max Miller and his meanness (The Argus, August 20) prompted me to quote a small piece from a booklet my late mother wrote about her childhood. She used to swim off the beach at Brighton and later became the

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Budding directors given invaluable experience at Brighton Dome

Young people who dream of working in film were given invaluable hands-on experience of working with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment at Brighton Dome. The students were able to live stream approximately a dozen shows during Brighton Festival

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Let's hope this 20mph consultation returns a truer reflection of people's wishes

I recently received my consultation pack regarding the extension of the 20mph limit into Patcham and Hollingbury. However, before I even opened it, I was left wondering just how much of a consultation this will actually be as the envelope proclaimed

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Albion v Burnley - from The Amex

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Driver cut free from car after Lewes crash

A driver had to be cut free from his car after it crashed and landed on the roof  this morning (August 24). Emergency services were called to the A26 Malling Hill, Lewes, at 6.59am. Firefighters from Lewes and Barcombe stations used special

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Ince returns to face Burnley

Rohan Ince is back in midfield as Albion chase a home win against Burnley today. Ince retuns in place of Keith Andrews, who is not in the 18 to face the undefeated Clarets. There is as yet no indication as to why Andrews does not feature.

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Fed up with football...

I am annoyed that football has returned already. It is a winter sport and should not be upon us yet. We have it all around us at the moment. We only have a short break during the summer. We have enough of it during the rest of the year

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City College Brighton and Hove expects admission enquiries to soar

Having been confirmed once again as Sussex’s top-achieving college for 16 to 18-year-olds, City College’s student support teams are raring to go for the busiest time of the year. Enquiries and visitors to the Pelham Street Student Centre are predicted

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Albion welcome tough stance on homophobic chanting

Brighton and Hove Albion have welcomed new guidelines to tackle homophobic chanting for the first time. Police have said troublemakers given banning orders will find they are unable to attend the 2014 Brazil World Cup. The orders prevent supporters

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So what actually is the chemical used in fracking?

Everyone in Sussex is aware of the drilling at Balcombe for gas and oil. There’s no real problem with actually drilling a hole in the ground. But what actually is the chemical, and in what quantity is it used in the fracking process, if it reaches

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Heather Mills skis off with a silver in Winter Games

Heather Mills is celebrating a “dream come true” after scooping silver for Great Britain at the Winter Games in New Zealand. The former wife of Sir Paul McCartney, who lost the lower half of her left leg in a collision with a police

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Why does it have to be so difficult to recycle my compostable waste?

I try to be a good citizen. I try to recycle to save the planet. But Brighton and Hove City Council has been making it very difficult for me. As a homeowner, I do try to keep my garden neat and tidy, which produces a certain amount of waste.

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In your street: Leafy Surrenden Crescent in Brighton is a place to write home about

Nearly 70 years ago, a little boy living in former Hungarian territory was rounded up on to the streets of Cluj and ordered into the rear of an open-backed lorry. Along with about 15,000 other Jews, he was taken to an old brick factory where death

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Ulloa calls for repeat performance

Leo Ulloa has urged Albion to repeat the defensive performance which earned them their first win of the season. The Seagulls striker reckons Oscar Garcia's men were solid when they did not have the ball and that was key to the 1-0 success at Birmingham

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Students learn about the harsh realities of life in Colombia

Pupils were confronted with the harsh reality of life for young people in Colombia when they were visited by two musicians. Students aged 15 from Cardinal Newman Catholic School met musicians from Bogota who are using their music to teach youngsters

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Osar tells his squad: Be ready

Albion head coach Oscar Garcia has urged every member of his injury-hit squad to be ready to make a contribution this season. Ashley Barnes is the latest addition to a damaging casualty list which has hampered the start of Oscar’s reign. Barnes

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Worthing horse with giant tumour back jumping fences

A miracle mare who was given just a 25% chance of survival a year ago is fighting fit after vets took the remarkable step of treating her with chemotherapy. Specialist academics from London had to teach vets at Arundel Equine Hospital how to administer

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Borough's good start is no shock to Tommy

Tommy Widdrington believes Eastbourne Borough can continue surprising people in Conference south. Borough have been battling it out at the wrong end of the table for the last two years but have made a flying start to the current season by taking

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Sussex sport pays tribute to Tony Millard

The world of Sussex sport last night paid tribute to Tony Millard, who died at the age of 74. Millard was a distinguished and versatile broadcaster, enthusiastic administrator and a keen cricketer. He was perhaps best known by many people as

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Farmer's field and tractor on fire near Sussex beauty spot

A farmer's field and tractor caught fire late last night (August 23). Firefighters were called to Cornish Farm, near Birling Gap, shortly after 11.30pm. A small section of the farmer’s crops caught fire before spreading to a nearby tractor.

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Brighton and Hove Green Party brings in mediators to try and heal rift

External mediators will be brought in to help heal a rift in the Green Party. In an effort to bring the ruling administration of Brighton and Hove City Council together, party members will task two peacemakers to help bring the non-whipped group

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Beach barbeque plea issued after wheelie bin fire on Hove seafront

Firefighters are reminding beachgoers to safely dispose of their barbeques after tackling a wheelie bin fire last night (August 23). The Hove station crew was called to the seafront blaze at the bottom of Holland Road shortly before 10.30pm.

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Brighton taxi driver winched to safety after reversing into ditch

A taxi driver had to be winched to safety after reversing into a ditch in the early hours of this morning (August 24). The motorist had been travelling along Meadow View, Brighton, when he got stuck. Firefighters from Preston Circus station