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Police tactics at Balcombe fracking protest not right
Let me start by saying I am against the fracking protests in the village of Balcombe. It seems that sooner or later we are going to have to find some form of sustainable energy and, if that be by fracking, at least let the company investigate and
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Hove MP backs campaign to fly injured Holly home
An MP has backed a campaign to help bring an injured woman back home. Holly Ann Schofield, from Hove, is recovering from serious injuries she suffered when she was hit by a speedboat while swimming off the coast of Rhodes last month. Relatives
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Digital clocks, weather forecasts and 'pensioner': What would you put in Room 101?
I was watching the television programme Room 101 the other evening, in which panellists choose their pet hates. It got me wondering what my own choices would be. I soon came up with three niggles that regularly drive me to distraction. Top
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Brighton hotel evacuated after car park fire
A seafront hotel was evacuated after a car fire in an underground car park. Three fire crews from Brighton fire stations were dispatched to the Thistle hotel in King’s Road, Brighton, at 5.30pm this afternoon after a car caught alight in an underground
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Rubbish on the beach is nothing new
Tourists and locals alike have been flocking to Brighton beach |for years and it was a particularly popular holiday destination in the early 19th century, when George IV was a resident at the Royal Pavilion. Sadly, this flood of visitors has brought
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I feel so sorry for Brighton and Hove's councillors...
Don’t you really feel sorry for our hard-done-by councillors? My heart goes out to them – they must really be suffering as much as the rest of us. I would like to give them all my wages and would willingly go back to the workhouse days for
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Swanning down the river for Shoreham Riverfest
Twenty swans-a-swimming helped raise hundreds of pounds for charity. The first swan race, which was part of Shoreham Riverfest, began at 11am on Sunday. The model birds raced from the Harbour Club in Shoreham to Norfolk Bridge as crowds of
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Police warn Brighton and Eastbourne families not to befriend man on the run
Sussex Police are calling on parents and other police forces to be on the lookout for a wanted man. Detectives are seeking Brian Rogers who is wanted for failing to answer bail to be charged with possessing indecent images of children. Detective
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Travel Watch Live
5:41pm If you are a cyclist then be careful out there: Cyclists injured in attacks in Eastbourne and Bognor 5:39pm 17:42 LBG - L'Hampton & 17:44 LBG
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Old tellys needed by retro Brighton gamers
A restaurant is asking customers to donate their old televisions for a digital festival. Organisers of the Digital Playground are looking for working retro TV sets for a large-scale retro gaming session featuring tournaments on a Super Nintendo
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Fix our pavements first and foremost
After a pleasant meeting with a friend in Hove, I thought I would walk down Grand Avenue to get the bus home. Unfortunately, although there is a pristine cycle lane (with not a cyclist in sight I might add) the same cannot be said about the state
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Cyclists injured in attacks in Eastbourne and Bognor
Two cyclists have been injured following two separate attacks. Sussex Police are appealing for information following attacks on cyclists in one week on either side of the county. On Sunday August 18, a 36-year local man was attacked in Trinity
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Life saving special constables come to rescue of pensioner in Worthing street
Two special constables saved the life of a pensioner who collapsed in the back of a car. Alex Brown and Robert Teear came to the aid of an unnamed 84-year-old whose heart had stopped in the back of his daughter’s car. The pair were on patrol
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In pictures: Worthing Rotary Carnival 2013
Thousands of spectators lined the streets as a colourful parade brought a carnival atmosphere to the coast. The annual Worthing Rotary Carnival got off to a flying start yesterday morning and showed no signs of slowing down for the rest of the
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Homeless families housed in Brighton and Hove's empty properties
Hundreds of empty properties have been brought into use as part of a £28.5 million scheme to house some of society’s most vulnerable people. Since launching in November 2011, Brighton and Hove Seaside Community Homes has brought 301 vacant buildings
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Royal Pavilion gates never used to be closed
I write regarding the letter (The Argus, August 20) about the closure of the William IV gate to enter Brighton’s Royal Pavilion. I asked one of the museum curators nearly two years ago why is it closed. He said to stop people bringing their cars
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Town hall stagnation serves us all ill
THE paralysis at the heart of Brighton and Hove City Council is bad for business. Let’s put to one side colourful metaphors involving exotic fruit, and focus on the fact that the Green-led administration has lost its bearing and is in danger of
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Bank holiday boost for Brighton and Hove
Clear skies and warm weather made for a booming bank holiday in Brighton yesterday. Local businesses braced themselves for a busy day of trading as blazing sunshine encouraged tourists to flock to the city. And with the city centre streets
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Blanket proposals for 20mph could overlook more important matters
Following the consultation papers for 20mph limits in Patcham and Hollingbury dropping through my letter box, am I the only person who is beginning to think Brighton and Hove City Council’s attitude on this subject is bordering on the obsessional?
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Hunt for killers of Hurstpierpoint soldier murdered in Kenya
Police in Kenya are pursuing important leads which could lead to more arrests following the murder of a former British Army officer at his home. Lieutenant Colonel David Parkinson, 58, was killed with a machete when an armed gang, also carrying
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At The Edge Of The Sea: Day One, Concorde 2, Brighton, August 24
Five years in, David Gedge’s annual shindig has gone from strength to strength. With a following as dedicated as ever, day one of this now two-dayer saw a packed Concorde 2 lap up The Wedding Present’s 1987 signature record, George Best, played
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Absolute Bowie, Concorde 2, Brighton, August 23
I suspect there are quite a few among us who have been reliving Bowie’s exceptional music from the past 40 years or so recently. Not only have we been treated to a new album and a sell-out exhibition at the V&A in London, but we’ve also been
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Cardinal Newman set for £3.6m sixth form block
A Hove school is to set to get permission for a new £3.6 million sixth form block – after overwhelming backing from the community. Cardinal Newman Catholic School, in The Upper Drive, believes its plans for a new three-storey building would allow
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Brighton's Big Screen: "We'll be back"
Thousands lined Brighton’s beach yesterday for the final day of a popular outdoor cinema. Brighton’s Big Screen brought the curtain down on another successful year with Grease yesterday afternoon before the final film on its 2013 calendar – Top
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Don't go cutting the grass near Wild Park, displacing butterflies and insects
Habitat for butterflies and other insects has been destroyed yet again by Brighton and Hove’s Green council. This has been a good summer for a lot of butterflies but, while the weather has been more favourable to butterflies, unfortunately Brighton
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Brighton half marathon places still up for grabs
There are still some charity places left for Brighton’s sold-out half-marathon. Brighton Half Marathon is in its 24th year and will take place on February 16, 2014, starting and finishing on Brighton seafront. Places were snapped up in record
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Jordan and Wright included in England one-day squad
Sussex all-rounder Chris Jordan has been included in the England squad for the one-day matches against Ireland and Australia. It is his first senior call-up and follows some impressive performances after his move from Surrey. Luke Wright is
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Mods scoot down to Brighton for 2013 Weekender
Hundreds of sharp-suited mods revved into Brighton for an annual reunion. The popular Mod Weekender returned in a cloud of scooter smoke as trendsetters from around the country descended on the city. Scores of mods parked their Vespas and Lambrettas
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Wright stakes claim for England one-day recall
Luke Wright has been tipped for an England one-day recall after blasting Sussex to victory at Worcestershire in the YB40 yesterday. The all-rounder smashed 112 from just 69 balls in a partnership of 184 with Matt Machan as the Sharks cruised to
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Shadow a Brighton and Hove councillor
A Brighton councillor is offering residents the chance to see exactly what she gets up to on their behalf. Christina Summers, an independent councillor on Brighton and Hove City Council, has set up a shadowing scheme as a way to get more people
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Maps being used to encourage more pupils to walk to school in Brighton and Hove
Maps showing how long it takes to walk to school are being used to help schoolchildren get more active in Brighton and Hove. Health promotion teams are working with schools to create colourful maps which show whether people are living an estimated
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Bexhill bride-to-be on cloud nine over aerial Amex proposal
This blushing bride-to-be was on top of the world after her boyfriend proposed while flying high over Brighton and Hove Albion's Amex stadium. Albion fan Ross Lawford popped the question to Melissa Freeman while the couple were soaring above the
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Couple's lucky escape as gas explosion blows out windows of Telscombe Cliffs house
A couple had a lucky escape as they stepped out minutes before an explosion from a gas leak blew out the windows of their home. The pair left their house in Grassmere Avenue to walk their dogs just minutes before an explosion lit up the front of
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Orlandi injury boost for Albion
ANDREA Orlandi is on course to ease Albion’s injury crisis after coming through a surgery scare. The left-sided Spanish midfielder does not need an operation on a knee injury and has a fighting chance of being involved in Saturday’s home game against
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Twenty minute train delays between Hove or Brighton and Haywards Heath
Commuters returning to work after the Bank Holiday break are being faced with 20 minute delays. A statement on the national rail website said: "A signalling problem is causing disruption between Preston Park and Haywards Heath. "Because of
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Rare albino squirrel spotted in East Grinstead garden
This little fella is one of Britain’s rarest animals. So it came as a bit of a surprise to wildlife enthusiast Patrick Sullivan when he caught the albino squirrel munching on a bird feeder in his East Grinstead garden. The 66-year-old, of East
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Rich Brighton and Hove households could face huge bills under radical Green shake up
Richer householders could face massive bills under radical Green plans to shake up the council tax system in Brighton and Hove. In a move never seen before in the country, party activists have agreed to explore the possibility of Brighton and Hove
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Bin fire on Brighton beach caused by badly discarded barbecue
A discarded barbecue by Bank Holiday revelers torched a bin on the beach last night. The bin, on Brighton beach, took about half an hour to extinguish after a crew from Preston Circus Fire Station was called at 10:18pm. The engine had to take
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Motorist dies and five other injured in horror smash in Hailsham
A motorist died at the scene of a horror smash which left five other people in hospital. Ten paramedic cars as well as ambulance and police helicopters were called to the two-car crash on Sunday night. One driver was declared dead while passengers
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Celebrating opening of Brighton Miss Selfridge in style
To celebrate the opening at the weekend of Miss Selfridge in Churchill Square, Brighton, a live DJ performed in store and customers took part in a Cinderella-style shoe hunt and street-style spotting. Miss Selfridge has launched its exclusive Dressing
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Up to 100 jobs will be created by University of Sussex scheme
A groundbreaking £4 million scheme will create up to 100 jobs. Fifty students from the University of Sussex will be hired to work in a new team at the university’s business incubator, the Sussex Innovation Centre (SInC). Over the next three
