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Mayor of Brighton swaps gown for a Gucci bag at fundraising event
A mayor swapped her gown and chain for a Gucci handbag and champagne at a special fundraising event. Clothes, seafront meals and a luxury Spanish holiday were among the items auctioned off at an event in Milla Grace. The independent boutique
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Father ‘disgusted’ over charity plans to partly knock down Newhaven care centre
A distraught father has described a charity’s plans to knock down a care complex as “stripping its assets”. Hampshire-based charity FitzRoy is planning to partially knock down Searchlight, a care complex in Newhaven. Much
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We're facing a tattoo epidemic
When a single sunbeam laboriously works its way through layers of clouds and falls exhausted on the ground, it’s a sign for the public to go full abandon. This means stripping off to your upper layer of epidermis, exposing sights most shocking
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Greenkeepers in dispute over ban on banners at Brighton golf courses
Striking greenkeepers have been warned to keep their distance when picketing on public land. Unison and GMB members at Hollingbury Park and Waterhall golf courses in Brighton have been in dispute with social enterprise employers Mytime Active for
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Our old red telephone boxes can become tourist icons
I read with interest your article (August 10) asking whether a red telephone box in North Stoke, a hamlet near Amberley in West Sussex, was the smallest tourist information centre in the country. It is an ingenious use of this historic feature
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Roll up for some scary circus stunts at Zippo's Circus in Hove
Roll up, roll up! A death-defying circus has come to town. The big top of Zippo’s Circus has arrived at Hove Lawns for a brand new, adrenalin-pumping show that runs until September 3. Dubbed “Britain’s favourite circus&rdquo
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Abandoned kitten crisis hits Battle animal shelter
An animal shelter is warning of a “kitten crisis” with abandoned pets coming in faster than they can be re-homed. The Blue Cross charity, which has a branch in Northiam, near Battle has seen a huge increase in kittens being dumped
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The Level redesign looks great and provides a real boost
I took my seven and eight-year-old grandchildren to The Level playpark last week and was amazed with the transformation. I used the park as a child myself and also took my own sons but, as it deteriorated over the years, it really become a no-go
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No Albion transport from Woodingdean? Just cycle it
Reading all the fuss about the cost of travel from Woodingdean to the Amex stadium, hasn’t the council just put a cycle track to the stadium down Falmer Road? Come on Albion supporters – where is your keep-fit spirit? Hopefully not poured down
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Night bus fares to rise by a third in Brighton and Hove
Nightbus fares are set to rise by up to a third as tariffs are increased again. Brighton and Hove Buses will increase the cost of all tickets on its dedicated night-time services by £1 from September 15. The mobile phone-based M-Tickets
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Andrews could make quick return for Albion
Keith Andrews has delivered an injury boost for Albion by revealing his absence could be limited to just one match. The on-loan midfielder from Bolton Wanderers sat out Saturday's 2-0 win against Burnley at The Amex with a tight hamstring
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Call to stop risking lives in free-climbing craze across Brighton and Hove
Daredevil youths have been urged to stop risking their lives – after taking their free-climbing craze to a well-known landmark. Two thrill-seekers were spotted performing handstands on top of Queen’s Park entrance arch in West Drive
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Don't confuse Green objectives at local and national level
Marguerite Marsh (Letters, August 20) refers to both a member of Parliament and members of a local council as “The Green Party”. Of course Caroline Lucas is a member of the Green Party, as are the Green councillors on Brighton and Hove Council.
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Elderly residents calling for curb on disturbance in Hove street
Elderly residents claim groups of “screaming and shouting” youngsters are making their lives a misery – with some calling for them to be slapped with an Asbo. Those living in Aldrington Place in Bellingham Crescent, Hove,
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Prestfest pulls in the crowds at Preston Park
A fun festival survived a soggy start to be declared a roaring success. Visitors to the Prestfest event in Brighton’s Preston Park braved early downpours on Saturday to take part in the annual event. Attractions included a birds of prey
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Street-collecting chuggers could harass people into the road
Over the past few days there has been a proliferation of tabard-clad charity workers, or “chuggers” as they are known, accosting people outside Peacocks in Station Road, Portslade, by a pedestrian crossing. Every afternoon since they have set up
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Matchday parking signs in Coldean aren't a big deal
Haven’t people got anything better to do than complain about parking signs put up for new parking permits for event days at the Amex stadium? The residents of Coldean complained about the football parking and, now the council has resolved this,
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Brighton and Hove's Green Party calling in mediators causes mixed reactions
Bananas or refreshingly different? Scores of people have had their say on news that mediators will be brought in to reconcile warring Green councillors. On Saturday The Argus revealed Green Party members in Brighton and Hove have tasked two
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East Sussex revealed as hot spot for German tourists
German tourists are choosing to holiday on the Sussex coast, a survey has found. The VisitBritain survey said East Sussex was up there with the Cornwall coast as a hot spot for German holidaymakers. A spokesman for the firm said: “Over
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The fault lies with the Staffordshire bull terrier's owners, not the dog
I am appalled and angered to read about the destruction of Patch the Staffordshire bull terrier by its owners (The Argus, August 20). They admit to rowing in their high-rise flat in front of Patch, which would have stressed him considerably.
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Happy snappers send in all their wonderful pictures of Sussex
Budding photographers have been taking advantage of the summer weather for some stunning entries for our competition. The Argus launched the Your Sussex photograph competition last month and asked you to send the image which best summed up what
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Six hospitalised following Hailsham crash
Six people have been taken to hospital following a car crash. Paramedics were called to the rescue of motorists and their passengers following a two-car accident outside World of Water in Ersham Road, Hailsham, at just before 7.15pm last night.
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West Pier Trust still hasn't given up on its dream
It is a shame Tim Ridgway didn’t speak to the West Pier Trust, look at its website or spend a minute or two reading posts on its Facebook page before writing his article about the West Pier (The Argus, August 19). He would have learnt that the
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Contact ban between teen and jailed Eastbourne teacher
A schoolgirl who fled to France with her maths teacher has been left “devastated” after she was banned from contacting him. The girl, who was 15 when she ran away with Jeremy Forrest, has made several attempts to contact him since he was jailed
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A tale of all seasons in Brighton and Hove as weather changes wildly in just a 24-hour period
It was a tale of two cities after weather flip-flopped in Brighton and Hove over the bank holiday weekend. Hoping for fine weather to boost trade on what is traditionally one of the busiest weekends of the year, torrential downpours saw many people
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New mobile mast in Mile Oak will be a blot on the landscape
How disappointing that, despite objections from residents, myself and supported by Brighton and Hove City Council, the South Downs National Park planning authority has granted permission to replace the current mobile phone mast at the junction of Fox
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Birthplace of a master
I used to love Shakespeare but after a bad experience with Macbeth a few years ago I decided the Bard was a bore. Fortunately that lasted only briefly; within a year I had failed to heed my own advice and saw a stunning performance by the Royal
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Deadly Chinese beetle threatening Sussex woodland
A deadly Chinese beetle is the latest threat to Sussex woodland – with thousands of trees thought to be at risk. Forestry Commission (FC) experts fear the Asian Longhorn Beetle may have made its way into the county after being spotted in
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Chicksen to play in first home outing for Albion youngsters
Adam Chicksen features in the first home match of the season for Albion's under 21's against Ipswich Town at Lancing today (3pm). The left-back signing from MK Dons was an unused sub for the first team in Saturday's 2-0 home win against
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Brighton and Hove's ‘worst holiday resort’ tag in UK slammed by city leaders
City leaders have criticised a poll naming Brighton and Hove as the worst UK holiday resort. Despite being voted one of the world’s best beach resorts last year and one million people visiting in July, Realholidayreports.com has rated Brighton
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Gardener's Diary - August 24
The back end of summer seems to divide people into those who are sad to lose the last of the long warm days and those who look forward with anticipation to the autumnal hints that begin even towards the end of August. I must admit that I count myself
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Hove MP Mike Weatherley challenges parking fees ‘tax’
An MP has written to a council chief to highlight concerns over the use of parking fees as a “stealth tax”. Hove MP Mike Weatherley sent a letter to Brighton and Hove City Council’s chief executive Penny Thompson, following a
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Help at hand for tracing ancestors at Brighton's Jubilee Library
Family history tutorials are available for aspiring genealogists. Expert Naomi Leon will be at Brighton’s Jubilee Library on September 12 to share her knowledge. Visitors can book a 20-minute one-on-one session from 10am. She can
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Ticehurst circular
1 - If using the car park, return via Pickforde Lane to the main road (B2099) and turn right past The Bell Inn. If arriving by bus, facing The Bell Inn, turn left. There are toilets in the Square, opposite The Bell Inn. Follow along the roadside
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Ulloa sees room for improvement
Leo Ulloa insists Albion can only get better after winning for the second week in a row. The in-form striker includes himself in that assessment, despite netting for the third time in four games. Ulloa’s majestic header sealed a 2-0 win over
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Bus firm shows true colours to back Brighton and Hove Albion
A bus company is showing its true colours in support of a football team. Brighton and Hove Bus Company has changed one of its vehicles from their traditional cream and red livery to Brighton and Hove Albion’s blue and white. Bus passengers
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Cuts to welfare hit one in six homes in Brighton and Hove
Sweeping welfare cuts have left one in six city households out of pocket. Brighton and Hove City Council estimates between 17,000 and 20,000 homes have been affected by benefit changes so far. Many of the residents who have lost out are feared
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Young at heart
When the Mawby triplets moved from Sussex to the sunshine state of California they created a minor sensation. Movie moguls thought the three girls, who looked very much alike, were cute and loved their English accents. It was rumoured that
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Village of Findon
Pass by Findon on the A24 north of Worthing and it looks like any old stretch of suburbia. But as this picture from 1921 shows, the village had charm and much of it remains. The Victorian postbox mounted on a wall was later moved to the bottom
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Buckley keen to kick on
Will Buckley wants to use an improved display for Albion against Burnley as the springboard for a more sustained return to form. The winger turned striker put a below-par start to the season behind him by setting up Leo Ulloa’s clinching goal in
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Residents evacuated from homes after Telscombe Cliffs gas leak
Investigation work is continuing this morning after firefighters evacuated residents within 50 metres of a gas leak. Two crews, from Newhaven and Roedean, were called to a property in Grassmere Avenue, Telscombe Cliffs, at 19:59 on Sunday August
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Murderer who absconded from Sussex prison could be in north London
A convicted murderer who absconded from a Sussex prison is thought to be in north London. Paul Flint, who was jailed for murder and burglary in 1990, walked out of Ford Prison near Arundel, on July 1, just over a year after escaping from another
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9 to 5 actor Ben Richards is backing Snowman Ball event at Hilton Metropole
An actor is making a song and dance about a children’s charity. Chestnut Tree House Patron, Ben Richards, took time out of his busy schedule performing in the hit musical 9-5 at the Theatre Royal in New Road, Brighton, to lend his support
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Training scheme in Worthing with no cost to Sussex employers
A national charity is working with a college to boost the skills of young people. Up to 30 apprentices aged 16-19 at Northbrook College in Worthing will train for a Level 2 Diploma in workbased horticulture. Environmental charity Groundwork
