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Lewes go sixth with win
Lewes moved up to sixth in Ryman premier after extending their unbeaten start to the season. Goals in each half from Jack Dixon and Nathan Crabb secured a 2-0 win at home to Carshalton. Garry Wilson's side have not tasted defeat in their first
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Crofts picked by Wales
Andrew Crofts made his first start for Wales for 13 months tonight. But the Albion midfielder was on the wrong end of the result as Chris Coleman's side lost 3-0 at home to Serbia in their World Cup qualifier. Crofts was cautioned
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From Woodingdean to the Amex stadium, cycling will be safer
A letter writer (The Argus, September 4) stated that half of the route to cycle from Woodingdean to Falmer involves using a busy single-track road. There is a new cycle/footpath which runs from the top of Woodingdean to Falmer village. This runs
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Teenage cyclist injured by hit and run driver in Eastbourne
A teenage cyclist was injured after being knocked over by a hit-and-run driver. The 17-year-old cyclist from Eastbourne was taken to hospital with a wrist injury after the collision. It happened on Willingdon Drove, Eastbourne, at 10.30pm on
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How did we end up paying charity heads such high salaries?
Some weeks ago (July 4), The Argus printed a well-thought-out article on Brighton’s homelessness, which pointed out the high cost of funding several charities compared with the size of the homeless population being served. I thought this would
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There's not much to separate Brighton and Bournemouth, except the parking costs...
I have lived in Brighton all my 50-odd years and wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. However, I recently visited Bournemouth for a family do. What a lovely, clean and beautiful place. When walking on the seafront, I thought I’d check out the
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Argus editor in the hotseat
The mayor of Brighton and Hove, Councillor Denise Cobb, has invited the city's residents to a coffee and questions morning with guest Michael Beard, group editor of The Argus. The event takes place on Thursday September 19 at 11am until 12.30pm
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My memories of Cliff Morgan, a true pro
I was saddened when I learnt of the death of Welsh rugby giant Cliff Morgan (pictured below). Not only was Cliff a magnificent player, he was also a truly great broadcaster and BBC executive. I last met him when I was commentating at the 1988
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Cash and cannabis stolen in knife-point attack in Hastings flat
A couple were attacked and robbed at knife-point of cash and drugs in their flat. Two men forced their way into their flat in Braybrooke Road, Hastings, on Friday, September 6. Police believe it was a targeted attack with the occupants forced
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Egypt nightmare for El-Abd
Adam El-Abd El-Abd had a torrid full competitive debut for Egypt this afternoon. The Albion defender, suffering from a lack of match action, was at fault for both goals scored by ten-man Guinea in their 4-2 World Cup qualifying defeat at
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We have no right to attack Syria
Caroline Lucas is easily one of the most impressive and effective MPs in Parliament today. Brighton is fortunate to have her. Her principled opposition to the “bedroom tax” and fracking is well known but particularly impressive at this time is
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Man found dead at Seven Sisters County Park named as John Gilbert
A man found dead in a popular beauty spot been formally identified. He has been named by police as John Gilbert, 76, of The Waldrons, Croydon. His body was discovered at Seven Sisters Country Park, near Seaford, in the early hours of Friday
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Historical points on the old seaside cinemas of Brighton, Hove, Southwick and Shoreham
Your Nostalgia article about cinema (The Argus, August 31) missed the very first film shows in Brighton, held at the Pandora Gallery in King’s Road from March 25, 1896. It was in the same premises, by then renamed the Victoria Hall, that Robert
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Bognor nurse accused of ignoring patient's heart attack
A nurse is being investigated amid allegations she ignored a patient after he suffered a cardiac arrest and subsequently died. Janet Groom is accused of failing to react following the incident at Bognor War Memorial Hospital on November 5, 2012
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I've been away - what happened to our grass verges and flower beds?
I have just returned to Brighton after several years and, having been born and raised in the city, must say I was shocked to see the state of the grass verges and other grassed areas around the city. What has happened? I have been told the Greens
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Skateboarder knocked unconscious in Preston Park robbery
Robbers knocked a man unconscious and stole his motorised skateboard. The 32-year-old victim, who is well-known for his distinctive mode of transport, was in Preston Park at the time of the attack. He was riding the skateboard when he was
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Travellers evicted from Surrenden Field
An unauthorised camp of travellers is set to be evicted from Surrenden Field. Council officers have visited the 30-caravan group at Surrenden Field with the police and applied for a possession order at court yesterday. An eviction will be carried
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There can be different types of tolerance
Tim Ridgway wrote (The Argus, September 2) about an email he received from a reader of The Argus stating, “Brighton and Hove is the most tolerant city with nothing to be tolerant about.” Tim’s opinions on this statement were thought-provoking.
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Reds striker out on loan
Young Crawley striker Jonte Smith has gone out on loan in a bid to build his match fitness. Smith has joined Conference south outfit Havant and Waterloville for a month. The Bermuda international has recovered from a pre-season ankle injury
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Daughter slams management of Copthorne care home at inquest into 19 residents' death
The daughter of one of 19 elderly people who died at a Copthorne care home painted a picture of staff shortages and poor management during her mother's last months at an inquest today. Louise Halfpenny said her 77-year-old mother Jean's health
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We don't want, or need, speed humps in Shirley Drive
Not content with having destroyed the character of Hove’s once beautiful Drive as a result of the installation of cycle lanes and the imposition of a 20mph speed limit, it seems Brighton and Hove City Council is now turning its attention towards Shirley
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Wrong aquarium bulbs burn man's eyes
An aquarium owner burned the corneas of his eyes after fitting a bulb designed for outdoor use in a tank inside – without reading the instructions. The danger of not reading instruction leaflets has been highlighted after the man living near Haywards
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Council mulls privatising Brighton and Hove sexual health clinics
A union has raised concerns about the potential privatisation of sexual health services in Brighton and Hove. Responsibility for commissioning contraception and GUM services transferred from the NHS to the city council in April. Council public
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Commercial Feature: Macmillan Coffee Mornings
Coffee, cake and charity. Catching up with friends over coffee and cake is one of life’s real pleasures. So imagine how good it feels to indulge yourself in this way and do your bit for charity at the same time? On Friday 27 September, people
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Exercise Rabid Seal tests flood defences
A flooding hotspot is being used as a base for a training exercise for the Environment Agency. Exercise Rabid Seal will kick off tomorrow in and around Lewes to help test the agency’s operational response in the event of serious flooding across
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Albion chief calls for rule-breakers to be punished
Albion have called on clubs to be properly punished if they break Financial Fair Play rules. David Burke, the Seagulls’ head of football operations, today spells out in The Argus how FFP affected the last transfer window. He also stresses the
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Use winter to find a proper solution to the problem of illegal traveller encampments
Once again, we, the taxpayer, have to pay for the clean-up of Wild Park in Brighton after travellers have been evicted (The Argus, September 6). I think many city residents would welcome a properly organised meeting with the police and members
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Your Interview: 20's Plenty For Worthing campaigner Duncan Kay
Your Interview is your chance to ask a person in the news your question. This week, Duncan Kay of the 20’s Plenty for Worthing campaign group is ready to answer your questions. The campaigner has been in celebratory mood this week after Worthing
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Albion could be Bridge too far for injured Wayne
Wayne Bridge's reunion with Albion is in doubt. The former England left-back could be missing from the Reading team to face the Seagulls at the Madesjski Stadium on Sunday (1.15pm). Bridge was not involved in a 2-0 friendly defeat
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Hunt for Shoreham cat which escaped crash
A Shoreham woman who survived a serious car crash is appealing for help to find her missing cat who escaped from the wreckage. Carol Reed, 63, of Old Fort Road, was travelling to Somerset with her partner and pet cat, Alfie, for a bank holiday
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Sussex man arrested in dawn raids on £18m jade burglary suspects
A 60-year-old Sussex man is among 19 people arrested across the UK in connection with dawn raids on museums and auction houses. Gorringes Auction House was one of the places targeted in a spate of crimes across England and Northern Ireland over
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Traffic chaos in Worthing after car flips onto its roof
Drivers were stuck in three mile long tailbacks this morning after a car flipped over onto its roof. The incident happened on the A27 at the A24 roundabout in Worthing at around 8am this morning. A car driven by a 57-year-old woman hit an electric
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Hove family's holiday "ruined" by game of musical hotel rooms
Four generations of the same family had their summer holiday ruined after being moved between four different hotel rooms in a fortnight. Laura Barton and family spent £4,000 so that her mother, daughter and granddaughter could enjoy a two-week,
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Go Back For Murder, Theatre Royal Brighton, until September 14
You don’t go to an Agatha Christie play expecting surprises – TV has seen to that. Yet every year The Agatha Christie Theatre Company attracts crowded houses in theatres up and down the UK – including Brighton. When the curtain lifts on this one
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Banned driver leads police on chase round Brighton
A banned driver behind the wheel of a stolen van led police on a 19-mile chase from Brighton. Scott Turner set off from Portland Place, Brighton, and was eventually stopped on the A27 near Alfriston, near Polegate, during the afternoon of June
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Inquest into 19 deaths at West Sussex care home opens
An inquest is due to begin into the unexplained deaths of 19 elderly residents who were staying at a care home in West Sussex. The now-defunct Orchid View nursing home in Copthorne was originally investigated by Sussex Police when they received
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Major Brighton road to get a 'borrowed' garden
A ‘borrowed’ garden, a pop-up café and a sound installation will transform a major road. From September 19, the lawns around St Peter’s Church in Brighton will be revamped to show residents Brighton and Hove City Council’s plans for Valley Gardens
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Albion defender chases World Cup dream
ALBION defender Adam El-Abd is in line to boost his World Cup claims. El-Abd is expected to make his first competitive start for Egypt in their final qualifying group match at home to Guinea tonight (6pm). Centre-back rivals Ahmed Hegazy and
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Dog bites land a Sussex victim in hospital every week
Nearly one person a week in Sussex is bitten or mauled by a dog so badly they need to be admitted to hospital for treatment. New figures show most incidents happen in West Sussex, where 43 people needed medical care in one year. There were
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Liveblog: Balcombe anti-fracking protest eviction
Tanker enters test drill site at #Balcombe despite anti #fracking protesters, some scuffles with police http://t.co/EunKBrNU4V — @SussexSimon 10 September 2013 Tanker moving at slow walking pace at #Balcombe anti #
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Teenager killed in Littlehampton car crash was 18-year-old soldier
A teenage soldier was killed in a horror car crash last night. Jeff Stenning from Littlehampton was driving on the A259 at Wick at 9.33pm when his white Ford Focus hit a lamppost. The 18-year-old, who was a private in the British Army, died
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Horsham school goes from outstanding to inadequate in one leap
A primary school has plummeted from the highest possible Ofsted rating to the lowest in less than four years. Jolesfield Church of England Primary School in Littleworth Lane, Horsham, was inspected in June and was rated inadequate after being rated
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Polegate burger van explodes
WITH VIDEO: This is the dramatic moment a burger van exploded after an unsuspecting worker lit up his morning cigarette. The CCTV footage shows a man smoking in his car outside KD Catering Butchers in Polegate, before flicking ash out of the window
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Parents of boy with muscle wasting disease slam red tape
Unlike most little boys his age, Benedict McAlister has never been able to run. Instead he has to walk about on his tiptoes because his contracting muscles mean he can't put his heels down on the floor. Benedict, six, was born with Ullrich
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Government in talks to use Brighton TA site for new secondary school
An army base could be the solution for a free school’s protracted search for a permanent home. The Argus understands Government officials are in discussions about using the Territorial Army (TA) barracks in Dyke Road, Brighton as a permanent home
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Brighton ice cream parlour thief steals £5k
A Brighton ice cream parlour owner has taken to social media after thousands of pounds were stolen from his store. Jon Adams used Facebook to circulate CCTV images of a man he is searching for in connection to the theft of about £5,500 from Gelato
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Lancing woman pleads for operation to reduce her 44M bosom
A woman who lost more than eight stone hoping to qualify for an NHS reduction op on her 44M breasts has been left in agony after being turned down. Marie Pickstock, 44, of Lancing, pleaded for help because her chest was so enormous she could barely
