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Hammond on the move
Leicester City have snapped up former Albion skipper Dean Hammond on a two-year deal from Southampton. Hammond spent last season on loan to the Seagulls, his second stint with the club. He did not figure in Saints’ plans for the Premier League
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Squatters removed from former post office in Brighton
Thisis the mess left behind after ten squatters were removed from the former post office in Ship Street on Wednesday. Police and bailiffs were part of an operation to remove the squatters – which apparently ran smoothly with no arrests made.
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Man airlifted to hospital after Southwater crash
A man was airlifted to hospital with serious head injuries following a crash which caused the closure of a major road. The driver of a white Transit van, a 57-year old man from Havant, was taken by air ambulance to London’s Kings College
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Sussex need something special
Sussex are set for a potentially testing last day of their Championship tussle with Warwickshire. The county reached 148-3 – a lead of 65 – by stumps today against the under-strength hosts at Edgbaston. Wicketkeeper Tim Ambrose has joined Warwickshire
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Burglars use flat roof extensions for Horsham break-ins
Burglars are using residents’ flat roof extensions to break into homes. Sussex Police are warning homeowners with flat roof extensions in Horsham to keep windows secure following two break-ins yesterday. Burglars made off with personal
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Duo found guilty of Worthing knife attack
Two teenagers have been found guilty of stabbing a man in a vicious attack over a mobile phone which led to the victim losing his arms and legs. Eighteen-year-old student Dominic Brookes, from Bramble Close in Croydon, and a 17-year-old boy from
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Looking back: What happened to city’s ice hockey?
“Brighton is back on the ice hockey map. And make no mistake about that,” Argus reporter John Freemantle said. Writing about the Brighton Royals’ winning start to the 1982/83 season, Freemantle was clearly excited about the rejuvenation
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Tiny games pop up across the city as part of Brighton Digital Festival
As seen in Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol, Victorian grown-ups were big fans of the parlour game. But with the advent of television and the teenager in the mid-20th century, the idea of playing a game together that wasn’t something grown-up
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Technology takes over the city as Brighton Digital Festival returns
Glimmers From Brighton Station, Queen’s Road, Brighton, Sunday, September 1, to Monday, September 30 Inspired by the lost phone messages that never arrived at their destination, Glimmers is a sci-fi treasure hunt created by Brighton-based
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Argus Appeal charity riders in the frame for Chantilly
Cyclists put in their first full day of hard toil on French soil as part of a gruelling charity ride. Thirty-five hardy bikers soaked up the French sun as they cycled almost 50 miles through the Normandy countryside on the first full day of The
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Americana-influenced indie band Dawes explain their shift in lyrical focus
Dawes frontman Taylor Goldsmith is first to admit there is a lyrical shorthand when it comes to creating Americana-style indie-rock. “With our first two records, we made a good deal of references to mountains, pine and sunsets,” he says. “It
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Herman Dune leader David Ivar returns to Brighton as Black Yaya
Anyone who has followed David Ivar’s songwriting over the past 15 years will know the Herman Dune leader is uncompromising: he likes vintage sounds, classic harmonies, to write troubadour confessionals. As for post production: slapping on digital effects
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Pokey LaFarge, Concorde 2, Brighton, Thursday, August 29
Pokey LaFarge presented the crowd at Concorde 2 with a night of toe-tapping tunes. Their style is 1920s Americana; evident from the slick of their hair to the wail of harmonicas and the beat from a washboard. Accompanied by Pokey LaFarge’s blend
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The Be Good Tanyas, St George’s Church, Brighton, Wednesday, August 28
With their bohemian, laid-back style, The Be Good Tanyas might just be the antithesis of traditional country music. The Canadian band’s stylish update of Southern American roots music ditches the stuffiness and gives folk, bluegrass and gospel
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Kemptown residents air their views at latest Meet The Argus
Gay pride, planning and a campaign to pedestrianise a busy city street were the hot topics in yesterday's Meet The Argus. Reporter Ben Leo set up camp in St Jame's Street, Kemptown, to speak with local residents and Argus readers about pressing
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Five reasons to go out... August 30
1... High Pressure Nights with Rory Phillips Green Door Store, Trafalgar Street Arches, Brighton, Friday, August 30 By all accounts Rory Phillips’ (pictured) last set in Brighton, at the 2011 Great Escape, was one for the scrapbook and now High
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Buckley relishes new role
Albion have only one striker available at the moment, or two if you include Will Buckley. The winger turned assistant to Leo Ulloa is up for the challenge, which is just as well in the Seagulls’ current predicament. With Craig Mackail-Smith
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Travel Watch Live
Its Neil here, manning the Travel Watch desk for you this afternoon. Let me know of any problems on your route home tonight. Straight away there's bad news along the east coast - not a good start. A259 eastbound between B2182
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Brighton And Hove Food And Drink Festival returns bigger and better than ever
Interactive historical food experiences, a new beer and cider festival, cocktail competitions, international chef exchanges, children’s workshops, tastebud challenges and food-inspired arts are on the bill for a culinary festival in its 12th year.
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Chemical facts
Further to the letter (The Argus, August 24) about fracking chemicals, the only chemicals approved for use in the UK so far are as follows: Polyacrimide,which reduces water friction (commonly found in cosmetics and face creams); hydrochloric acid to
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Brighton Big Screen – was it all or nothing?
I would like to thank Brighton Big Screen Limited for the best attraction that has come to Brighton for many a year. All through the month of August we have been able to watch films such as Life Of Pi, Moulin Rouge, Les Miserables, Grease, Brighton
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Charity thanks
I am writing on behalf of the Brighton Voluntary Group of Diabetes UK to express our thanks to ASDA Superstore at Hollingbury for allowing us the opportunity to hold an Awareness Day and collection recently. I am pleased to be able to tell you
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Badger buddies
So, all the thugs are now out shooting as many innocent badgers as they can. Why? This government is not listening to science – they just want to appease the farmers, who we all know want every badger exterminated. After all, if it doesn’t make them
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It could be worse
It has been fascinating to see the fracking situation at Balcombe village develop over the past couple of weeks. While the story gathers momentum, I feel it’s important we retain an unbiased view of the situation, but there does appear to be a
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Room for debate
I have read with interest the item from Ian Hunt (The Argus, August 20). In it he suggests control of private rents should be reintroduced. Mr Hunt mentions that such control was applied in the 1930s. Had he checked the true situation he would
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First class sale
Roll up, roll up. The great winter sale is about to begin – it’s Royal Mail. A part of Britain’s infrastructure is again up for sale to the highest bidder. Three hundred years of British public service will be gone. Oh, and a minority is
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Marilyn moment
The film star Marilyn Monroe was named after actress Marilyn Miller. When she married playwright Arthur Miller, she became Marilyn Miller. There – a bit of useless information for you. Lorraine Forbes, Leslie Street, Eastbourne
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If I were in charge
Adam Trimingham’s comment on the fossil fuel debate (August 21) reminded me of being inside the back end of a rattling, fume-filled, old London bus a while back. A woman looked into my eyes saying, “I know what you’re thinking”. “Do you?” I
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Squawker Award-winner Ingrid Dahle tells how her life has changed since receiving the comedy prize
After winning last year’s Squawker Award, comedian Ingrid Dahle showed the trophy to everyone she met. “I showed it to a tree surgeon who knocked on the door and half of Brighton must have seen it already,” she told The Guide last year, a few weeks
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‘I had to beg doctors to remove surgical device’ says Conquest Hospital patient
A grandmother says she had to beg doctors to remove a surgical clip which had moved across her body from her groin to her chest. Cheryl Osborne, 51, had the metal device fitted to her fallopian tubes when she was sterilised 12 years ago. Three
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Crocodiles reveal what inspired their change of pace on latest album Crimes Of Passion
Listen to Crocodiles’ 2009 debut and their latest album back-to-back and it’s hard to believe they come from the same band. The band’s calling card Summer Of Hate was an energised expression of fury and frustration – packed with songs such as I
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Speed limit farce
A friend of mine recently received a questionnaire from Brighton and Hove City Council asking about 20mph speed limits. On the envelope it stated, “Brighton and Hove, a 20mph city”. Doesn’t this sound like we’re a city in the slow lane, a bunch of
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Where are our headcams to spy on rogue cyclists?
It beggars belief the article I read in last Saturday’s Argus with regard to cyclists being fitted with cameras to spy on motorists who commit offences. What about motorists’ vehicles being fitted with cameras to spy on cyclists who commit offences
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£100,000 of counterfeit goods at Brighton Racecourse market raid
Counterfeit tobacco, clothing and DVDs worth almost £100,000 have been seized from a bank holiday market. Stall holders abandoned their goods and fled as police and trading standards officers carried out a raid at a bank holiday market on
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Man wanted for Portslade attack on four police officers
A violent man who attacked four police officers has gone on the run. Sussex Police are currently searching for Aaron Barrett who is wanted after failing to attend Lewes Crown Court on Thursday August 15 where he was due to be sentenced. The
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Friends pay tribute to Woodingdean mum found dead in flat
This is the first picture of mother-of-three Merissa McColm, who was found dead in the living room of her Brighton flat. Friends of Miss McColm, who had two boys and a girl, have now paid tribute to her. Sam Jones, 31, of Woodingdean, was friends
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Reds rebuff bids for McFadzean
Crawley Town have knocked back two separate bids for defender Kyle McFadzean. An unnamed League One club are chasing the versatile centre-half.
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Supplements reaction killed Brighton Marathon runner, inquest rules
A fit and healthy young man died following a "perfect storm" of a reaction to sports supplements and ibuprofen, causing him to collapse as he ran a marathon, a coroner has concluded. Sam Harper Brighouse, 23, fell ill around 16 miles
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New survey reveals Brighton Pavilion votes 'worth most' in Sussex
What price would you put on your right to vote at a general election? A new survey has shown the value of voters to political parties varies hugely across the county. In some Sussex constituencies, one vote is worth more than five times a tick
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Remember Brighton's Regent Dance Hall and love to dance?
Ever slide across the dancefloor at Brighton's Regent Dance Hall or Eastbourne's Winter Garden? A new project is looking for tea dance lovers to jog their memories of the venues for a series of art installations, film projections, soundscapes and
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East Grinstead rapist admits his guilt
A rapist is set to be jailed after pleading guilty to a violent attack on a girl in a graveyard. Tyrone Carr, of High Street, East Grinstead, pleaded guilty at Lewes Crown Court today following an attack on a young woman as she walked home from
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Worthing patient chooses hypnosis over anaesthetic for ankle op
A hospital patient ditched the anaesthetic for his operation and opted to use hypnosis instead. Alex Lenkei left consultant surgeon Dominic Neilsen startled when he calmly asked “how’s it going?” during surgery to replace his
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King Khan tells how he likes to create a carnival atmosphere at his live shows
Known as one of the garage rock scene’s most enigmatic frontmen, Arish “King” Khan gives off a sense that he is itching to throw himself back into touring. In 2008, King Khan And The Shrines were on the verge of crossing over into wider consciousness
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Man arrested after armed police swoop on Horsham street
Police were called to a quiet street after reports a man was carrying a gun. Officers swooped on Stirling Way, Horsham, at 11am today. A Sussex Police spokesman said: "Police received a report that a man had been seen outside a house in Stirling
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Talks planned on new parking curbs
Parking restrictions could be extended after complaints about commuters clogging up spaces. A consultation into the proposed scheme to the north of Preston Park Station will be launched on Monday. Residentswould have to pay £120 per year while
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Woodingdean sisters save elderly man from drowning in dramatic Rottingdean rescue
A sister act of five siblings helped pull a bleeding and unconscious pensioner from the sea in a dramatic life-saving rescue. The Nethercott sisters from Woodingdean helped rescue a man in his 80s from the sea off Rottingdean on Wednesday after
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Hove man woken by burglars
Burglars broke into the home of a man as he slept. Sussex Police were called to a home in Addison Road, Hove, after a man was heard calling for help shortly after 1am. He told police four men had broken into his property and stolen £300.
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A24 at Southwater closed following crash
A major road has been closed following a car crash. The A24 at Southwater has been closed in both directions after a two vehicle collision. Emergency services were called at 10.10am to reports a lorry and truck had collided. Police have
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Fracking debate fractures village life in Balcombe
A war of words has erupted in a once-peaceful village now drenched in controversy over a drilling site. The residents of Balcombe have entered into battle because of energy company Cuadrilla's exploratory drilling and the protesters who have
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Thieves damage Worthing charity centre in break-in bid
Thieves caused more than £1,000 damage after breaking into a distribution centre used as a base for hospice charity shops. Stock at the centre is sorted and sent out to more than 20 shops across Sussex in aid of St Barnabas House Hospice in Worthing
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Fire crews rescue pony after it goes for quick paddle in Chichester house's pool
This paddling pony was left with a long face after it stumbled into a luxury swimming pool. RSPCA officers had to rescue the fourlegged swimmer after it was found wallowing helplessly behind a house in Chichester. The stray pony had wandered
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VIDEO: Brighton busker is no muppet as Rowlf costume proves hit with punters
Here's a shaggy-dog story about the most tail-ented of performers who always receives a round of a-paws. Joss Peach has been bow-wowing crowds in Brighton with his busking performance dressed as Muppets star Rowlf the dog. Such is the success
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E.On hit roadblock on wind farm plans off Brighton and Hove coast
A world-leading energy firm has hit a string of roadblocks in drafting a planning application to build a wind farm off the coast of Brighton and Hove. E.On’s proposal to build the Rampion wind farm in the English Channel was picked apart by the
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Brighton man admits benefit fraud for not declaring Betty Swollocks drag queen act earnings
A pensioner illegally claimed benefits while working nights in a gay bar as a drag queen called Betty Swollocks, a court was told. John Townsend, who has had a double hip replacement and suffers from a heart murmur, entertained the crowds as a
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Oscar feels window pain
Albion head coach Oscar Garcia has revealed his window pain. The Spaniard admits he has found it difficult dealing in the transfer market. But he is grateful for the club’s support in helping him adjust to English football. Albion have
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Councillor backs golliwog sales in Brighton shop
A councillor has urged a shop to carry on selling pictures of golliwogs – because “they’ve got happy, smiling little faces”. Shoppers have complained to bosses at Bert’s Homestore in Brighton after place mats featuring golliwogs were found on sale
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Suspected arsonist gang tear through Hanover and Moulsecoomb
Motorcycles, cars and front gardens were set alight leaving a trail of destruction in the early hours of this morning in what is understood to be an arson attack. Preston Circus Fire Station received a number of calls at 4am this morning to Hartington
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Charlie Brooker speaks exclusively to The Guide ahead of his Brighton Digital Festival appearance
"This world of technology isn’t being reflected on television. People aren’t using their phones to email or tweet as much as they should do. “If EastEnders was really reflecting people’s lives there would be people in the pub sitting typing all
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Council officials unlock gate for travellers to gain access to Brighton park
Council officials let travellers into a popular city park – even unlocking the gates put there to keep them out. Now, the local authority must go through the courts for a possession order to evict the travellers, which will take days and potentially
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Vital physio sessions for Brighton amputee missed due to blunders
A pensioner recovering from a leg amputation is being forced to miss vital physiotherapy appointments because of blunders by officials organising his transport. Henry Howe, from Bevendean, Brighton, has weekly sessions at Brighton General Hospital
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200 Brighton and Hove residents sit on debt pile of £17m
More than 200 city residents are sitting on a debt pile of £17 million. The figures, which found 212 people had an average debt of £81,000 each, were described as the “tip of the iceberg” because they only included people
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Businesses hit for six during workplace 'B'Ashes' in Hove
Businesses went into bat to build team spirit. The inaugural Workplace B’Ashes took place at the Sussex County Cricket Ground in Eaton Road, Hove. Six teams went head to head playing Kwik cricket but it was EMC that walked off with the
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Garages to be tuned into family homes to help ease Brighton and Hove's housing crisis
Brighton and Hove City Council is looking for registered providers of social housing to bid to develop new housing on a former garage and car parking sites. The contract value will be worth £3,680,000 and will deliver 27 family homes at Flint Close
