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There's more to life than making people laugh
Adrian Edmondson is quietly spoken with a shy laugh and a tendency to self-edit as he speaks. For some reason, we journalists can never quite get over this. He’s Ade Edmondson, the TV-trashing punk Vyvyan from The Young Ones! He was the chainsaw-wielding
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Great Sussex walks
* Get friendly with funghi... The ancient woods of the Nymans estate reveal a wealth of riches in the autumn and at 11am and 2pm on October 19 to 25, visitors are invited to join a tour through the wildlife, funghi and colourful foliage of the
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Davis wins world title
Defending champion Mark Davis claimed the Six-Red World Championship for the third time in five years after coming from behind to defeat Neil Robertson in Bangkok. Davis, from St Leonards, trailed 3-1 but won the next six frames before sealing
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Looking back: Cruel cigarette hoax takes in thousands of people
In September 1985, thousands of people fell victim to a cruel hoax involving cigarette packets. Scores of groups and organisations had been collecting a million empty packets and returned them to Imperial Tobacco after the company said it would
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Town halls accused over selling Sussex residents' information
Town halls have been accused of “undermining democracy” after raking in thousands of pounds selling personal information. Scores of companies, from pizza shops to estate agents, steam railways to community workers, have bought lists of people
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School quarrel over uniform crackdown at Lancing academy
Some pupils failed to complete their first day back at school after an apparent row over a uniform crackdown. Those arriving at the Sir Robert Woodard Academy in Lancing were greeted at the school gates with uniformand dress-code checks on Thursday
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Before we lose Royal Mail, remember Rowland Hill
Before Royal Mail is parcelled up and flogged off, we should shed a few tears in memory of a Brighton resident who started the Mail as we know it (but for not much longer). Rowland Hill, who lived near The Level in the mid-19th century, introduced
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Barker praises Crawley's winning mentality
Boss Richie Barker praised Crawley's mentality after they fought back from a goal down with ten men to beat Gillingham. Reds gave themselves a mountain to climb when Gary Alexander was shown a straight red card shortly after Danny Kedwll had given
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Moshimo evacuated after oven fire
A popular city centre restaurant had to be temporarily evacuated after an oven fire this afternoon. The fire broke out at Moshimo in Bartholomew Square at about 3.50pm. Diners had to be evacuated while a fire crew from PReston Circus dealt
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Volunteers with 4x4s to help police in emergencies in Sussex
Volunteers are to be given the chance to help police deal with major emergencies. Sussex 4x4 Response and Sussex Police have signed an agreement that will see the charity’s members support officers at major incidents. Under the new agreement
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Cities do need schools but not at the expense of open spaces
Cities and their people need parks. G Walsh’s letter (The Argus, September 2) concerning the possible building of a three-storey English/Spanish school at Brighton and Hove City Council’s parks depot in Hove Park would set a dangerous precedent if
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Fracking: What are you gonna do - arrest the Prime Minister?
Nick St Clare would like, it seems, for the police to nick David Cameron as the latter approves of fracking (The Argus, August 31). Mr Cameron is answerable to the English legal system – it is no crime to approve of fracking. Furthermore, Cuadrilla
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Your interview: Brighton Digital Festival manager Tom Bailey
LARRY BASILDON, WORTHING: What’s the future for digital? Are hover boards just a pipe dream? TOM BAILEY (TB): Hover boards – oh I’m not sure about that. I think actually it’s not a question of what’s the future for digital but more what’s the future
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Clarke stunner earns Crawley dramatic win
Billy Clarke fired home a stunning winner as Crawley came from behind to win an incident packed game against Gillingham at Checkatrade.com Stadium. Reds looked in trouble when they fell behind to a Danny Kedwell penalty a minute after half-time
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Hurst returns as Crawley make two changes
James Hurst is recalled as Crawley Town make two enforced changes for the home clash with Gillingham today. The former West Brom defender has sat out the last two matches with Josh Simpson filling in at right-back. But with Mike Jones missing
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Harder line on landlords would be a good thing
Mike Stimpson, director of the Southern Landlords’ Association, assures readers that if rent caps were introduced landlords would withdraw their properties (Letters, August 30). He defends high rents as a fair return for investment by the landlord
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Former Albion player drives wrong way up A23 to avoid blizzard standstill
A former Brighton and Hove Albion footballer drove for miles the wrong way down the A23 after getting stuck in heavy traffic during a blizzard. Ex-professional footballer Kane Louis set off in his Smart car from Brighton at about 6pm on March 11
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We shouldn't be opening the door to travellers
Once again the residents of Moulsecoomb have been the victims of Brighton and Hove City Council’s apathy (The Argus, August 30). Whoever gave the order to open the Wild Park gates for travellers should now have the cost of the clean-up deducted
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Brighton beach goes from delight to deserted as weather takes turn for the worse
What a difference a day makes. While hundreds flocked to the beach on Thursday, it was a different story yesterday, when there was hardly a soul to be seen. However, it is not all doom and gloom for beach-goers. Sunday’s forecast
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Non-league Day: Bridges and Town go head to head
Three Bridges boss Paul Faili will continue to put faith in his youngsters. Bridges have won three of their last four games despite a small squad being stripped of some key players due to injury. Midfielder Alex Parsons has been a regular in
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Non-league Day: Albion old boy set for Lewes debut
Tom Vickers goes straight into the Lewes squad today after completing a seven-match ban. The summer signing from Hastings has had to wait for his debut after a double sending-off towards the end of last season. But he is now free from suspension
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Non-league Day: Horsham will attack
Horsham boss Simon Colbran wants to see his side go on the attack at home – after taking flak for his tactics on the road. Colbran responded to criticism that his side did not entertain in last week’s FA Cup win at Walton and Hersham. He said
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Non-league Day: Boro hope lay-off does no harm
Eastbourne Borough boss Tommy Widdrington is hoping their good start will not be derailed by last week’s postponement. The early season Conference south leaders were unbeaten in four matches prior to last Saturday’s match with Farnborough which
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Save our compensation budget and spend it on public services
I was amazed to read about accidents in schools involving children which are being used to claim compensation (The Argus, September 2). Years ago we would have regarded such incidents as part of life’s rough and tumble . Children need to learn
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Bilingual school's Hove plans in jeopardy over fears for miniature railway
Plans for a new school on the edge of a popular park could be rejected over claims it would force a miniature railway to close. For more than 50 years a team of volunteers have kept the 2,000ft miniature railway in Hove Park running. But members
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Non-league Day: One out, one transfer-listed at struggling Whitehawk
Charlie Henry has left Whitehawk as manager Darren Freeman starts to address their poor start to the season. Summer signing Richard Rose has also been transfer listed as the promised shake-up at the Enclosed Ground begins. Freeman said he would
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Reds ace tipped for full honours
Crawley boss Richie Barker has tipped defender Joe Walsh for a possible full international call-up by the end of the season. Walsh misses today’s clash with Gillingham after playing the full 90 minutes for Wales under-21s in their 1-0 European
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House fire in Portslade accidental says East Sussex Fire and Rescue
An investigation into a serious fire in Portslade has found the cause was accidental. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service crews were called out at about 4.30pm on Friday, September 6 to a two storey home in Hamilton Close. Six people were inside
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Albion: No contact with Vicente
Albion have played down talk of a dramatic return for Vicente to The Amex. Vicente is keen to return to Albion after failing to find a club back home in Spain. But Albion's head of football operations David Burke said yesterday there had been
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HIV campaigner from Brighton is inspiring local hero
Being told you’ve been diagnosed with HIV can evoke a world of different emotions. But for one Brighton man, he’s turned his devastating diagnosis into a reason to help, inspire and guide thousands of other HIV positive people across
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Delays between Brighton, Hove, Lewes and Haywards Heath due to signalling problem
Rail passengers are facing delays of up to 10 minutes due to a signalling problem near Wivelsfield. The delays are affecting passengers travelling between Brighton, Hove, Lewes and Haywards Heath. There is no current estimate for when a normal
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Travellers move just four miles from Wild Park to Surrenden Field in Brighton
The traveller “merry-go round” has continued – with more than 30 evicted vehicles pitching up on another open space just four miles away. Brighton and Hove City Council yesterday began clearing up after the last of the vehicles
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Crawley MP defends insulting Tweet directed at Russian president Vladimir Putin
An MP has defended swearing on his Twitter page because of the “serious point behind the message”. Crawley MP Henry Smith took to Twitter yesterday to brand Vladimir Putin a “t****r”. The MP was responding to reports
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Police investigating spate of Lancing fires
Police are investigating a spate of fires in the Lancing area. The latest was last night when some rubbish was set alight in North Street. West Sussex Fire and Rescue said playground equipment had also been targeted. There was an incident
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Albion plan early strike
Albion expect to strike early as they seek attacking support for Leo Ulloa. The club say they already have a forward lined up for a 93-day loan when the window opens on Tuesday. But the precise timing of the deal could hinge on discussions
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Unattended cooking leads to call out for firefighters in Lancing
Fire crews had to be called to an address in Lancing after someone left their cooking unattended. The small kitchen fire happened at about 6.10pm yesterday evening in Hurstfield in Lancing. Firefighters were called to reports of smoke and two
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Suicide pact theory being investigated after man's dead body found in Seven Sisters park
A murder investigation has been launched after an elderly man was found dead at a beauty spot - police fear he was killed in a suicide pact gone wrong. The body of the man in his 70s was found in a coastal path at Cuckmere Haven, Seven Sisters
