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We have enough Hove school places
School expansions in Hove are having a surprising impact on Portslade schools. In arguing at a policy and resources meeting against the Conservative’s wish to convert part of King’s House to primary school use, Councillor Les Hamilton complained
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Have your say on the Valley Gardens revamp
By Helena Murphy Residents are being invited to have their say on the redevelopment of Brighton's Valley Gardens from Wednesday, September 16 to Tuesday September 29.. After public consultation and a series of talks on the grand redesign with
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Someone shouldn't be punished for re-painting a line outside their house
I just do not understand what planet Brighton and Hove City Council is on, reprimanding David Tamplin for re-painting a faded white no-parking line outside his house (The Argus, September 13). The council spends thousands on travellers, cleaning
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Looking back: A frontman who has always led by example
He’s been a notorious rabblerouser in the world of rock for 40 years but Roger Daltrey has always come down from those high-octane moments on tour in the tranquillity of Sussex. But even his relaxation time in Sussex has come with its own headaches
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Bognor teen escapes from chubby man in abduction attempt
A teenage girl was grabbed by a man in an attempted abduction. Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses after a 19-year-old woman was grabbed by a man who tried to drag her away in Flansham Lane, Bognor, at about 10.30pm on Wednesday. The
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Shoreham Wordfest returns for a third year
1... Animal Farm The Barn Theatre, Southwick Street, Southwick, Wednesday, September 25, to Saturday, September 28, 7.30pm, 2.30pm matinee Sat, from £10, 01273 597094 George Orwell’s political farmyard fable is brought to the stage by The Southwick
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Judge Wright is wrong on the matter of her name
It is startling that District Judge Wright, sitting at Brighton County Court (The Argus, September 13) “refused to give her first name”. The custom is for district judges to be known as District Judge... followed by their surname. However,
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Crime scheme run by Surrey and Sussex Probation Trussaves £1million
A crime reduction scheme working with some of the county’s most prolific criminals has saved the taxpayer almost £1 million in two years and cut re-offending rates by more than half. A “carrot and stick” approach led by Surrey and Sussex Probation
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Brighton-based Booker Prize nominee Alison MacLeod tells of her love of short stories as Charleston's Small Wonder festival returns
Having lived in Brighton since 2000, Canadian-born writer Alison MacLeod has been a keen supporter of Charleston’s annual short story celebration, starting out as a punter herself. And it is clear that this year she will be spending as much time
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Stewart Lee, Brighton Dome Concert Hall, September 19
In many ways, Stewart Lee shows are all previews. He’s always testing his stuff on the audience, working out why gags do or don’t work as he goes along, deconstructing his skits for even more laughs. But Much A-Stew About Nothing was especially
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Andrew Lawrence, Komedia, Brighton, September 18
Watching Andrew Lawrence perform is like watching a train wreck: you know it’s happening and you know you should look away but something tucked away in the darkest part of your subconscious fixes your eyes and ears to it. Despite winning a host
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Swim Deep's Cavan McCarthy on his journey from swiping shopping at Morrisons to selling out Birmingham's HMV Institute
Two years ago, Cavan McCarthy spent his days swiping people’s shopping over the scanner at a branch of Morrisons in Birmingham. After a lucky break – his old pal Austin Williams asked him to join his band Swim Deep – his life flipped on its head
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The Duckworth Lewis Method on being bowled over by the response to their cricket-themed albums
The timing couldn’t have been worse for The Guide’s interview with The Duckworth Lewis Method. Following a morning of rain and drizzle in London, play started on the second day of The Ashes’s final test at The Oval at 2.30pm – the exact same time
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Labour leader Ed Miliband pressed on smear campaigns by former spin doctor
Ed Miliband has come under pressure to reveal what he knew about the systematic smear campaigns Gordon Brown's former spin doctor has admitted orchestrating to destroy the careers of Labour rivals. Damian McBride has laid bare sensational details
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Lobbyists fill Brighton Centre ahead of Labour conference - but why allow Northern rivals in?
Lobbyists from across the country have been putting the finishing touches to their stands ahead of the Labour party conference. Dozens of exhibitors are expected to come to Brighton as they try and influence decision makers from across the country
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Reasons to go out... September 20
1... Ratpack 25 Year Anniversary Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton, Friday, September 20 Ratpack is a name synonymous with old skool rave and the celebration of their 25 year anniversary will probably have a few people feeling their age. The
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Expect the unexpected as arts festival Coastal Currents returns to East Sussex
Bodies squeezed into awkward outdoor spaces for art’s sake, stories relayed to the audience using headphones, conversations across the seafront made by semaphore: the fifth annual Coastal Currents festival across seaside resorts in East Sussex is all
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Parking top of problems at Hollingbury Meet Your Argus
Parking, 20mph speed limits and the upkeep of the city were the big issues for residents at the latest Meet Your Argus event yesterday. Shoppers at Asda in Hollingbury, Brighton, stopped to chat, rant, vent and discuss concerns with reporter Ben
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Kevin Pearce on drawing inspiration from the English Civil War for his latest album
Whether it’s all the turmoil in the economy, our indecision and uncertainty about government and the future, or because of a surge of interest in history, the English Civil War is drawing artists’ attention. First it was Darren Hayman – once the
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My near-miss on Lewes Road near Coldean
Simon Philips (Letters, September 16) raises an important point about the now mandatory bus lane in Lewes Road, Brighton, and the danger posed to motorists who wish to cross legitimately to turn left into Coldean Lane. The same thing happened to
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Paul Dascombe writes...
I am carrying out some research into a collection of miniature medals and also a man called Nelson Ward Hampton Weekes OBE, a Royal Navy captain, born at Mansion House, Hurstpierpoint, in 1895. His father, Arthur Weekes, was with the Bengal Civil
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Singer-songwriter Kathryn Williams on turning a corner with new album Crown Electric
Last week’s announcement of the 2013 Mercury Music Prize nominees brought back happy memories for Kathryn Williams. “I get very excited for everyone when they find they have been nominated,” she says, while on the road to a show in Leicester.
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Crews tackle second floor flat fire in Hove
Firefighters are tackling a blaze in a high-rise block of flats. Emergency services were called to the block in The Drive, Hove, shortly before 3.45pm this afternoon. The road has been closed with four engines and a specialist aerial ladder
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Eat out on the cheap with The Argus's Dine For Less promotion
Whether looking to impress a date, scoping out venues for a family celebration or simply looking for a cheap meal, The Argus is here to help with the return of our annual Dine For Less promotion next Friday. This year almost 30 restaurants, pubs
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Comedian Robert Newman presents his new theory of evolution at Brighton's Komedia
Some stand-ups write shows based around reaching a milestone birthday, or how their life changed with children. Not Robert Newman though – who has followed up his cult hit A History Of Oil with a show expounding a new theory of evolution. And
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Burgess Hill ladies fighting flab in aid of blind veteran fund
These ladies have teamed up to fight the flab for a good cause. Fitness instructor Nikki Bailey from Burgess Hill has taken a group of four ladies under her wing and challenged them to lose 8lbs in two months. The #FitTastic Lose 8lbs in 8
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Conservative MP Simon Kirby welcomes Labour Conference to Brighton
A Conservative MP has welcomed Labour party delegates to town. About 10,000 people are expected to visit Brighton over the next five days as part of the annual event. Tourism bosses claim it will boost the local economy by up to £15 million
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Labour Conference expected to bring in millions of pounds for local traders
Brighton and Hove is gearing up for an influx of 10,000 visitors for the Labour Party’s national annual conference starting on Sunday. The four day event is expected to bring £15m for local retailers, hotels and restaurants. The VisitBrighton
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Tim Hecker, St Mary’s Church, Brighton, September 18
“Ambient” is difficult to define and to convey live. But noise is all around us, something Tim Hecker knows well. Just about to release his seventh album, the Canadian has become a poster kid for live ambient – or noise, or whatever you want to
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Fears historic Hippodrome could be lost forever as venue placed on 'most at risk' list
A listed Victorian venue which has hosted The Beatles and The Rolling Stones has been named one of the most “at risk” theatres in the country. The Grade II* listed Hippodrome, in Middle Street, Brighton, has been empty since 2007. Despite £18
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H steps into Joseph's technicolor dreamcoat at Theatre Royal Brighton
In 2011, after ten years apart, Steps came together to bag a number-one album (a greatest hits featuring only one new song, a cover of ABBA’s Dancing Queen), sell out a lengthy arena tour a year later and trump Lady Gaga in the perfume stakes (Guilty
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My vote goes to whichever government will protect our countryside from fracking
One wonders whether the Government has seriously thought through the dangers and problems which will surely arise from allowing a fracking company to drill for shale gas in Balcombe. Not only is this a very beautiful green area, where walkers,
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Japanese tree sculpture at Wakehurst Place a first for the UK
A traditional form of Japanese sculpture is being recreated in an English garden for the first time. Expert Masa Suzuki has carved an artwork into a tree at Wakehurst Place, near Haywards Heath, the country estate of the Royal Botanic Gardens,
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Sussex Beacon Centre celebrates 21 years helping those with HIV
At the beginning, the future looked bleak. The room now used as an IT room in the basement of the centre was once a morgue, because only St John’s Ambulance would transport bodies known to have carried the once-lambasted disease. The centre
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George Street in Hove has just become a gambling strip
George Street, the small, popular shopping area in Hove, should now be called “Bookie Alley”. It has four betting shops and a private gambling arcade, making five gambling outlets with a pawn shop for the gamblers. This street just encourages
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Tenth year of Brighton Art Fair is worth making waves about
Waves were being made ahead of a highly-anticipated art fair. Brighton Art Fair 2013 returned to the city yesterday to celebrate its 10th year of being the largest annual art exhibition on the south coast. The fair selects the most talented
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Bedroom tax forcing hundreds in Brighton and Hove into arrears
Hundreds of tenants affected by the “bedroom tax” have been pushed into debt by the controversial policy. Nearly 1,000 people in Brighton and Hove have had their housing benefit reduced by up to 25% because of changes introduced on April 1 that
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Hove Station bridge is looking much better - keep it that way
For two or more years I have been writing and telephoning Brighton and Hove City Council about the terribly dirty state of the bridge over Hove Station. Recently, I spoke to a gentleman who really listened. A week or two later, on walking over
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Sussex pupils at risk in crossing crisis due to lack of lollipop men and women
Hundreds of school children have been left to cross roads by themselves because of a shortage of people willing to be lollipop ladies. The recruitment problem is so severe one council has been unable to fill a fifth of its designated safety patrols
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There's no legal obligation to pay a service charge
I see from your letters (September 13 and 16) that people are complaining about service charges in restaurants. Service charge is an optional extra. It is not legally compulsory to pay. You can ask for your bill to be presented to you without service
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Brighton Speaks on 'National Debate' over Islamic Veils
By Daniel Woolfson Liberal Democrat MP Jeremy Browne’s call for a national debate in regards to whether Islamic female students should be allowed to wear a traditional face-covering veil has caused controversy this month. We asked the people
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Report on 2011 collapse reveals Balcombe Tunnel failures
Failures uncovered after the partial collapse of a railway tunnel could have led to “severe consequences” for passengers, a damning report has found. Chaoswas caused on the rail network when Balcombe Tunnel was shut for nearly 24 hours in 2011.
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Brighton-based Traams celebrate the release of their debut album with an intimate show at Resident
“Playing together in bands became the thing to look forward to in the week. “It was definitely escapism. We never expected to get a record deal and a couple of tours booked.” So says Traams bassist Leigh Padley, prior to last Monday’s release
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MP’s rail deal plea for the part-timers
An MP is calling on rail bosses to introduce a part-time season ticket on the Brighton to London mainline. Speaking at a public meeting, Caroline Lucas, MP for Brighton Pavilion, warned commuters are being “priced off the railways”. She is
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There is room for disabled bus access to improve
I was surprised to read about a disabled bus passenger in Brighton claiming that bus drivers “get angry” with wheelchair users (The Argus, September 17). The story states that special training is provided for accommodating people with disabilities
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Albion suffer another injury blow
Albion have suffered fresh injury problems for Bolton's visit tomorrow. Teenager Jake Forster-Caskey has been sidelined for around a fortnight by a groin injury sustained in Wednesday's 0-0 draw at QPR. Groin problems also continue
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Big Interview: headteacher of The Dharma Primary School Mark Lambert
The Dharma Primary School in Ladies’ Mile Road, Brighton, is the only primary school in the UK to offer an education based on Buddhist values. Gareth Davies sat down with new headteacher Mark Lambert to get an idea of what happens behind closed
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Late train payout bill for Southern, Southeastern and First Capital Connect tops £2m
The amount of compensation paid out by rail firms to train passengers delayed by late-running trains has increased by more than 50%. First Capital Connect (FCC), Southern and Southeastern paid out a combined total of more than £2 million to compensate
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Hove school pupils rushed to hospital with breathing difficulties after chemical exposure
Dozens of children have been taken ill after a suspected chemical spill in a school science lab this morning. Emergency services were called to Hove’s Cardinal Newman School shortly before 10am with students complaining of “stinging eyes and sore
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Delays of 20 minutes between Worthing and Brighton due to signalling problem
A signalling problem at Hove is causing disruption to rail services this morning. Journeys between Worthing and Brighton are being delayed by up to 20 minutes becuase of the problem. A Southern spokesman said the delays will continue until
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Reds warned table means little at this stage
Crawley’s players have been told to forget about the league table for another month. Reds could climb back into the play-off places if they extend their unbeaten run to four matches with a win at Colchester United tomorrow. But boss Richie
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Lewes woman sheds stones after being too big for rollercoaster
A woman shed half her bodyweight after she was too big to ride a rollercoaster – called Colossus. Kirsty Mewett, 23, tried to force her 22 stone figure into the ride but the safety harness was not long enough to reach around her massive frame.
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Sussex Police Chief Constable to face questions on Balcombe anti-fracking protest policing
Sussex's police comissioner is quizzing the force's top officer about the anti-fracking protest in Balcombe. Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner, Katy Bourne, will question Chief Constable Martin Richards about the police response to the protest
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Pensioner raped in her own bed is praised for her "enormous compassion"
An 88-year-old woman who was raped in her own bed has been commended for her “enormous compassion”. The Hove pensioner said she sympathised with Daniel Hewett, 23, who broke into her home and launched a “sustained and terrifying attack”. Hewett
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Barnes wants to double up with Ulloa as Albion strikeforce
Ashley Barnes wants to team up with Leo Ulloa as a two-man strikeforce – when the big Argentinean is free of suspension. Barnes continues as lone centre-forward at home to Bolton tomorrow as Albion chase a first goal in three matches. Ulloa
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Greens leader hails ‘success’ over allowances
Only the Greens had the “moral fibre and courage” to revamp a town hall system of allowances, which resulted in a bin-strike, according to a council leader. Brighton and Hove City Council has spent the last nine months carrying out the review of
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Hammer blow for i360 as private funding falls through
The developer behind a £38 million tourist attraction said he had “no fears” it will be delivered - despite the hammer blow of private funding falling through. A year ago, Marks Barfield was ready to start constructing the i360 on land near Brighton
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Boy band Reconnected wow fans at Warden Park Academy
A new boy-band wowed students at Warden Park School yesterday as they played three lunchtime sets at the Cuckfield school. Manchester teenagers Reconnected performed 20-minute sets for students at the Cuckfield Academy, including their top 40 single
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Police officer disciplined for Twitter slur calling Balcombe anti-fracking protesters 'scum'
A Sussex Police officer has been disciplined after calling protesters in Balcombe “scum” on Twitter. The unnamed officer, a PC, made the slur at the end of last week on the social networking site. Campaigners have spent weeks camping on roadside
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Attack victims are often too drunk to help investigations, Sussex Police officer claims
Attack victims are often unable to help police with their enquiries – because they were drunk at the time of the incident, police officers have said. Chief Inspector Simon Nelson, speaking on Twitter, said a number of investigations have been hampered
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Women make a fabulous start to Brighton and Hove business support network
Business sisters are doing it for themselves. Fabulous Women is a new not-for-profit women’s support network for small businesses. It welcomes all business owners including men and aims to inspire, motivate, share information and expertise
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Unpaid workers to be discussed by chamber
A legal eagle has urged business leaders to learn more about their duties to unpaid workers. The Brighton and Hove Chamber of Commerce will tackle the issue of unpaid work in its next debate. The debate will kick off with four points of view
