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Cardinal Newman school played it right over chemical scare
I write in response to your piece about the chemical spill at Cardinal Newman school (The Argus, September 21). I have three children at the school – two in year 12 and one in year 10 – and am incredulous at the reaction of some parents claiming
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Worthing teenager injured in hit and run
A teenager was knocked from his bike in a hit and run. The 16-year-old, from Worthing, suffered bruising to his knee and hip after being knocked from his black BMX at the roundabout linking Littlehampton Road and Yeoman Road in Durrington when
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Looking back: Horrendous injury left player with 50 stitches
Sussex rugby was not in a good place at the beginning of 1992 when Chichester’s Hugh Brown needed 50 stitches for an injury described by club officials as horrendous. It was accused that the Crawley captain deliberately stamped on the Chi man’s
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Don't suggest a boycott of City Cabs
Being the wife of a taxi driver who has held a clean licence for 46 years and has worked at City Cabs for more than 25 years, I am disgusted that the likes of Green councillor Ben Duncan can even suggest debating a boycott of City Cabs (The Argus,
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Why is it always the motorist in the wrong?
After reading about the “fight for a car-friendly city” (The Argus, September 19), I am absolutely furious. It seems that most of the feedback is from pedestrians or cyclists who, I might add, pay no tax or insurance to use the roads. The roads
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After yesterday's fire service strike, union bosses warn more could follow
Union bosses have warned more strikes are on the way unless their pension demands are met. Firefighters across Sussex downed tools at midday yesterday for four hours of action. They claim plans to make them work on the frontline until the age
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Redesign of Brighton Station has missed an opportunity for better concourse movement
While I am sure that most users will welcome the upgrading of Brighton Station, in particular the opening up of the concourse, in one respect it might seem that the planners have missed – with the much-needed installation of a longer bank of ticket
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First Capital Connect given five stars for improving passenger service
A leading transport provider has been given a five star award for how it is improving the way it runs its business and improving passenger service. First Capital Connect (FCC) has received the Recognised For Excellence award to the delight of managing
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Sussex hospitals given mixed reports on standards
Patients have given Sussex hospitals a mixed report after assessing them on various standards. Teams visited the county’s hospitals to check on services including cleanliness, catering, privacy and dignity and the condition and maintenance of buildings
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Let's sit down and have the traveller debate
I couldn’t agree more with Tim Ridgway’s assessment that when it comes to travellers, some people in this city have become too tolerant of tolerance (The Argus, September 2). Tim asks who has decided that immediately evicting groups from land within
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Durham fight back to dent Sussex's hopes of finishing third
Sussex’s hopes of finishing third in the Championship are hanging in the balance after Keaton Jennings and Michael Richardson led a Durham fightback on the third day at Hove. Sussex looked on course to complete a convincing win when they reduced
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Walsh commits future to Crawley
Joe Walsh has committed his immediate future to Crawley Town after signing a one-year contract extention. The Wales under-21 international defender has agreed a new deal which will keep him at the Checkatrade.com Stadium until the end of next season
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Energy arguments
Eric Waters is absolutely right that all energy comes to us effectively at a health and safety cost (The Argus, September 23). But why he “likes” fracking gas but not solar or wind power is as odd as some of the wilder anti-fracking arguments,
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"Borrowed" garden helps Brighton locals discuss Valley Gardens revamp plans
People have been getting a closer look at a “borrowed” garden, pop-up cafe and a sound installation that has been temporarily set up in a city centre. The lawns around St Peter’s Church in Brighton have been revamped to show residents Brighton
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Go for something cheaper and more profitable than the i360
I am not surprised that funding is not forthcoming for the i360 “pie in the sky” observation platform (The Argus, September 20). Has anybody taken a look of the panorama from a helicopter or tethered balloon, where 180 degrees of the view is of
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Price cut cheers Brighton and Hove pub customers
Thousands of pubs and restaurants cut the price of food and alcohol to highlight the benefit of a VAT reduction in the hospitality industry. Around 15,000 venues across the country, including firms in Brighton and Hove, reduced their prices by
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Adams told there's no job at Sussex
Sussex have confirmed Chris Adams will not be offered a coaching role next season. Adams revealed in The Argus two weeks ago that he was keen to return to county cricket after being sacked as team director by Surrey. The 43-year-old, who skippered
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Parking protests and knock-on effects
I couldn’t agree more with the comments of Simon Philips (Letters, September 16). I would also add this for all of Brighton and Hove’s restaurants, pubs, cinemas, theatres and shops: We no longer eat out in Brighton’s restaurants, because of the
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Movement launches in Brighton and Hove aiming to stop food from going to waste
Almost half of the foods sprouting in our farmers’ fields never make it to our plates, with funny-shaped potatoes or apples left to rot. But now, a new movement of volunteers is looking to bring those hundreds of tonnes of food waste to those most
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Ed Miliband tells The Argus: ‘I’ll be back and it will be as Prime Minister’
Labour leader Ed Miliband promised he will return to Brighton – and vowed next time he will be Prime Minister. With the party’s annual conference wrapping up, Mr Miliband spoke exclusively to The Argus about topics ranging from fracking to his
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Iain Dale cautioned after scuffle on Brighton seafront
Iain Dale, the publisher of former spin doctor Damian McBride, has received a police caution after admitting common assault over a scuffle with a protester during a live television interview in Brighton, Sussex Police said. Mr Dale voluntarily
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Brighton Festival’s next guest director is revealed as Hofesh Shechter
World renowned choreographer Hofesh Shechter has been named as Brighton Festival’s guest director for 2014. The Israeli-born is no stranger to the area, with his company being named Brighton Dome’s first ever resident group in 2008. It marks
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Bring bullying in line with other kinds of child abuse
Thank you for the centre spread on school bullying, following a Brighton and Hove City Council scrutiny panel (The Argus, September 17). It reported that one psychological expert compared bullying to domestic violence and said that working with
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The Argus readers rush to aid of Brighton Women's Institute ‘Belles’
Kind-hearted readers have jumped to the support of a Women’s Institute branch. We featured the Brighton Belles group on September 5, and told how they were searching for a new venue to hold their monthly meetings. Within hours of the story
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Joseph And The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, Theatre Royal, Brighton, until September 28
The audience at Brighton’s Theatre Royal loved Joseph and knew all the songs, unsurprising since it has been on the stage for many years. While other musicals might have dated this show, thanks to an up-to-date revamp, feels as fresh as ever. This
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L’Elisir D’Amore, Connaught Theatre, Worthing, September 26
Brilliantly altered perspectives for OperaUpClose’s production of L’Elisir d’Amore applied equally to the set, the libretto, the orchestration and the context. Donizetti’s popular tale has been updated occasionally since it was first written in
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College, The Haunt, Brighton, September 25
The nervous bite before the first kiss: Emilio Estevez punching the air in The Breakfast Club, for example. If these memories ring true, then College will speak to you. Take a collective pinch of archetypal 1980s soundtracks and whisk in catchy
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Elizabeth Naylor, popular in Shoreham and Southwick
I was very sorry to read of the sad passing of Elizabeth Naylor in The Argus recently (Announcements, August 30). Liz was a very popular character in Shoreham and Southwick, having moved from Hassocks nearly 60 years ago. I know Liz worked
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Gadget triggers alarm to save the life of pensioner
A 94-year-old man owes his life to a gadget after he was left unconscious near his front door, according to his son. When John Telling took a tumble at the foot of the steps to his front door earlier this month, he could have been laying there
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Soapbox: Park and Ride is the future
The Tourism Alliance (TA) is not a political organisation but its agenda is very ‘Green’. Its key priorities currently focus on improving cleanliness, reducing congestion and making the city more accessible. We are not convinced that reducing
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Have your say: What do you think about the Lewes Road bus lane?
The Lewes Road bus lane will be fully enforced from Monday - three months ahead of schedule. After months of roadworks the bus lane will be in use from the Vogue Gyrotary to the junction with Coldean Lane. We want to know what you think about
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Global marketing phenomenon Hello Kitty heads for Drusillas Park
An action-packed children’s attraction is stepping up a gear after signing a deal to bring a popular kids’ character through its doors. Drusillas Park in Alfriston has agreed a deal with Japanese firm Sanrio to bring a new ‘Hello Kitty Secret Garden
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Sussex v Durham LIVE
4:57pm 200 partnership up. New ball has made little difference. These two batsmen finding it very easy now. 322-6 4:50pm Richardson now made his highest ever FC score, surpassing
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Sussex trio’s pedal power boost for charity with London to Geneva bike ride
A cancer survivor cycled a gruelling 660 mile bike ride from London to Geneva three years after finishing an intense chemotherapy programme. Freedom Leisure fitness instructor Kevin Balsdon, 47, along with Min Peterken and Jo Davies have raised
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Brighton and Hove pupils to get free school meals for a day
Thousands of pupils will be given a free lunch as part of a plan to get more youngsters eating school meals. As part of National School Meals Week (NSMW), every primary school pupil in Brighton and Hove will have the £2.10 fee waived for one day
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Calderon: Forget rivalry, it's all about the squad
Inigo Calderon has saluted Albion’s strength of squad as a key reason for their six-game unbeaten run. But the in-form defender has played down his competition for the right-back spot with Bruno. Calderon is producing some of the best football
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Pitch and putt course could be turned into Segway centre
A former golf course on the South Downs could be turned into a centre for free-wheeling fun. Brighton and Hove City Council is in “advanced negotiations” with a firm about turning the pitch and putt course in Rottingdean into a place to hire Segways
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Electrical fault thought to be reason bus burst into flames on A23
An electrical fault could be the reason a Sussex bus burst into flames on the A23. Motorists watched in horror as the single-decker caught fire yesterday afternoon. The driver and a passenger on the Burgess Hill-based Sussex Bus coach managed
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Two-year-old BMX star Ned crowned best in Britain
A two-year-old BMX sensation has been crowned the best in Britain after racing his way to glory and proving he’s the fastest toddler on two wheels in the country. Following an incredible year of racing at Strider British Balance Bike Championship
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Poyet confident he has Sunderland chance thanks to his Premier strategy
Gus Poyet has revealed his masterplan for securing a managerial job in the Premier League. The former Albion boss has revealed he planned to wait in England until the turn of the year in hope of a vacancy coming up. Then he would look overseas
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Health chief to step down
One of the country’s longest-serving NHS chief executives is stepping down next year. Lisa Rodrigues will be retiring from her role at the Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in the summer. Mrs Rodrigues was appointed chief executive in
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Secamb patients thank ambulance workers who saved their lives
Patients have been reunited with the ambulance workers who saved their lives. The annual Our Survivors event celebrates the skills of South East Coast Ambulance Service by telling some of the stories of those they helped. This year’s event
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Brighton Digital Festival artist’s show an eye-opener
A pioneering digital artist has revealed the invisible signals that surround us every day. As part of the Brighton Digital Festival Timo Arnall, one of Europe’s leading digital practitioners, along with a network of collaborators, has revealed
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Brighton and Hove tourism firms warned over Living Wage snub
Tourism businesses in Brighton and Hove have been told they must sign up to the Living Wage campaign or lose out on the best staff. Tony Mernagh, executive director at the Brighton and Hove Economic Partnership, said hospitality firms which do
