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Crawley left to rue missed chances
Manager Richie Barker admitted Crawley could have pulled off another famous win at Bramall Lane if they had been more clinical. Jamie Proctor gave Reds an early lead but Mat Sadler and Proctor were unable to take good opportunities to hammer home
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Proctor goal earns Crawley an impressive point at Bramall Lane
Crawley extended their unbeaten run to six games after another memorable night at Bramall Lane. Reds completely dominated the first half and were well worth their lead given to them by Jamie Proctor after nine minutes. There was to be no repeat
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Hove MP to join parliamentary group on British Jews
By Marc Crosby Mike Weatherley, MP for Hove and Portslade, is joining a new all-party parliamentary group (APPG) on British Jews. The Board of Deputies of British Jews, which describes itself as existing to promote and defend the liberties
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Another MEP down, Ukip is becoming a farce
Ukip’s farcical conference and the subsequent forced resignation of MEP Godfrey Bloom have highlighted it is neither a serious nor a responsible party. But Mr Bloom’s departure is far from an isolated incident. In fact, he is now the sixth Ukip
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Mike Digby writes...
I live on part of a former Second World War and early Cold War radar base in Norfolk. I have so far managed to track down 14 former Second World War WAAFs who served here and around 35 1950s airmen and a couple of officers. I have managed to put some
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Organisations have no right to pollute our landscape with fracking
Having been involved in various anti-fracking demos over the years, I was heartened by the women’s anti-fracking demonstration held outside the Labour Women’s Conference (The Argus, September 23). The anti-fracking demonstration at Balcombe, which
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Proctor starts for Crawley at Bramall Lane
Jamie Proctor gets the nod to start up front for Crawley Town at Bramall Lane tonight. The striker has been on the bench for the last two games but replaces Emile Sinclair in attack. Sinclair drops to the bench alongside Gary Alexander who
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Bins and recycling: oh, my days...
I live in Hangleton and am writing regarding rubbish and recycling collection days. Brighton and Hove City Council has changed my collection days two or three times in the past few months and it’s getting irritating. No sooner do I get used
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Jubilee Quartet, Corn Exchange, Brighton, October 3
The third Sunday morning Coffee Concert series was launched in style by the young Jubilee Quartet at the Corn Exchange with a varied programme that showcased their versatility and virtuosity. After a vibrant account of Joseph Haydn’s Quartet in
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RM Hubbert/Myshkin, Prince Albert, Brighton, Wednesday October 2
This four-act line-up, promoted by Cupboard Music, was a beautiful way to spend a damp Wednesday evening. First to take to the stage was Hattie Cook, a promising Brighton-based musician who played a confident and charming set. The next act
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New independent bakery can only be a good thing
As a passionate supporter of Kemp Town and, in particular, St James’s Street in Brighton, I was delighted to see a new independent bakery opening last weekend. This is exactly the kind of business venture we need to be attracting to the area and
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Martin Barre Band, Komedia, Brighton, October 3
Martin Lancelot Barre, 66, is a rock legend. For 43 years he has given Jethro Tull’s music its unique guitar sound. Surprisingly then, fewer than 100 people turned up for his two-hour-plus show of blues standards and Tull interpretations. But
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Kids In Glass Houses, Concorde 2, Brighton, October 1
Heisenberg would have been thrilled to hear the Breaking Bad theme tune opening Kids In Glass Houses’ set on Tuesday. Springing fresh from the release of their new album Peace on Monday, the band’s inspired opening gave a nod to the final episode
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Let's get real says Albion assistant
Nathan Jones has called for realism as Albion prepare to face high-flying Nottingham Forest at The Amex tomorrow night without several first team regulars. Six players are missing through injury, the majority of them key figures, and others
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University of Brighton volleyball team play match with giant Lotto ball
Volleyball fanatics got stuck into an unusual game of their favourite sport yesterday. Members of the University of Brighton volleyball team played a match using a giant version of a National Lottery Lotto ball. The big number seven flew back
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Beachy Head lady reveals details of Roman past
The discovery of an ancient African skeleton has been hailed as proof of Roman-era Britain’s ethnic diversity. The ‘Beachy Head lady’ was discovered near the famous beauty spot in 1953. Archaeologists from Oxford University have now established
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We will need wind turbines and solar panels, but give thought to the visual impact
Wind turbines and solar panels are already being installed and, being unfamiliar, causing controversy over their visual effect. We will later be able to accept these intrusions but there needs to be some planning thought to reduce the impact.
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Cat cafe comes to Brighton
By Henry Holloway The people of Brighton will soon have a place to share a cuppa with their feline friends as one of the UK's first cat cafes is set to open in the city in spring. Koneko Cat Cafe, taking its name from the Japanese word for
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Updated: Search for missing man who walked into the sea fully clothed
A dramatic search operation is underway after a fully clothed man was spotted walking into the sea. A coastguard helicopter and lifeboats have been combing the area opposite the Concorde club near Brighton Marina since a member of public raised
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Movie man Mark Kermode on the importance of criticism
Say what you like about Mark Kermode’s opinions, you can never say the film critic doesn’t care. He talks from the heart, gets wild with rage and relish, and spends his life in darkened rooms for long periods (often to see as many as seven movies
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It's alive! But traffic is murder on the Lewes Road bus and cycle lane scheme
Eight readers give their views on the latest revamp to one of Brighton's arterial routes, which went live on Monday, October 30: It will deter daytrippers I write regarding the new Lewes Road bus and cycle lane scheme for Brighton (The Argus
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Fears streets could be lined with litter after mix-up over rubbish days
A blunder has led to thousands of residents being told to put out their refuse and recycling on the wrong day. Leaflets were sent out across Brighton and Hove detailing the new collection days. But 80% of householders were given the wrong date
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Reds' game at Bristol off
Crawley Town's League One match away to Bristol City next Saturday has been postponed. The home side have exercised their right to call off the game due to international call-ups. It will now be rearranged.
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Family’s warning after son died in Thailand crash
A father who went to Thailand to realise his martial arts dream died after crashing a rented motorbike while two times over the drink-drive limit, an inquest heard. Paul Ancell, 30, was wearing just shorts – and no helmet – when he came off the
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The owner of The Troll's Pantry on making the perfect burger
"With a good burger, you want to hold it in your hand and ram it in your mouth – it’s very primal. It’s an experience that has the ‘mmm’ factor to it.” Paul Clark, founder of The Troll’s Pantry, was first inspired to launch his own ethical burger
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75 triathlons in 75 days for Littlehampton 74-year-old
Most 74-year-olds enjoy putting their feet up for a stress-free retirement but this fearless fitness fanatic will be training to complete 75 triathlons in 75 days. Daphne Belt, from Littlehampton, has challenged herself to complete a triathlon
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Dunk loaned out by Albion
Albion centre-half Lewis Dunk has joined Bristol City on a 28-day loan. The 21-year-old's first team chances have been limited by the consistent form of first choice pairing Gordon Greer and Matt Upson. The Seagulls also have Egypt
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Foster's Comedy Award winner Bridget Christie on feminism and fishing rods
Bridget Christie admits there may well be a link between her stopping dressing up on stage (she has been ants, donkeys, Charles II) and winning the highest accolade in UK comedy, the Foster’s Comedy Award. Things changed after an incident at an
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Have your say: On what should the council spend its parking fine revenue?
Figures obtained by The Argus revealed a parking fine was issued every five minutes in Brighton and Hove. With offences including leaving cars too far away from the kerb, parking in designated police bays, blocking cycle lanes and simply not paying
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Motorist walks away uninjured after car overturns on A259 near Eastbourne
A motorist escaped unhurt after his car overturned on a busy road. Emergency services were called to the A259 between Eastbourne and East Dean at about 9.25pm yesterday to deal with the incident on the westbound carriageway. A police spokesman
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Scottish pop starlet Nina Nesbitt on getting 5,000 school children to sing on her debut album
Anyone who knows John Otway might be reminded of his savvy marketing nous for a hit by young Scottish pop starlet Nina Nesbitt. The self-deprecating singer, whose autobiography is called I Did It Otway: Rock And Roll’s Greatest Failure, once invited
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Agustien out again for Albion
Albion's midfield options have been restricted further by a fresh injury for Kemy Agustien. The Dutchman is expected to miss Nottingham Forest's visit tomorrow night with a calf problem. Agustien made his comeback as a second half
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A22 in Polegate partly blocked after three car crash
A busy road was partly closed during rush hour after a three car crash. Emergency services were called to the A22 Polegate by-pass at about 7.45am today. No one was injured in the incident although a spokesman for Sussex Police said all three
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Eastbourne lifeboat rescues Dutch yacht stranded by electrical storm
A stricken vessel which got caught in a thunderstorm was rescued by RNLI volunteers. The lifeboat at Eastbourne was alerted at about 8.20pm last night when two people on the 10 metre Dutch yacht called for assistance when their engine lost power
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War Horse author Michael Morpurgo on the importance of telling the individual stories of war
Former children’s laureate Michael Morpurgo ranks The Butterfly Lion as among the top three favourite novels he has penned. And it is not surprising, since he drew on his own experience of when he ran away from boarding school for its opening scenes
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Schoolchildren running right around the world
Schoolchildren are two thirds of the way running from Addis Ababa to Hanoi after a soggy day at Hove Park. More than 7,000 primary school students have begun their 7,289km mission and today will be the last stretch. Schoolchildren from Brighton
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Brighton actor Nigel Nevinson finds a hidden local link in an 1811 Samuel Beazley play
After his first appearance in Charles Dickens’ debut novel The Pickwick Papers, Sam Weller became something of a cult favourite. From starting out working at The White Hart Inn, where the titular bumbling hero stopped off one night, Dickens made
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Crofts to play through the pain for Albion
Andrew Crofts will play through the pain barrier for injury-plagued Albion after pulling out of the Wales squad. The midfielder has made himself available for tomorrow night’s home game against Nottingham Forest, despite discomfort caused by a
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Segways are a disaster waiting to happen
Well done to Tim Ridgway reporting on the proposed ten-year lease for Segway motorised vehicles on Beacon Hill in Rottingdean (The Argus, September 26). The local community knew nothing about this application being considered by Brighton and Hove
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Transport the main topic as Hove residents Meet Your Argus
A plea for a second train line to the capital prompted conversation between shoppers at yesterday’s Meet Your Argus. Shoppers at the Co-op in Western Road, Hove, stopped to chat, rant, vent and raise concerns with reporter Ben Leo. A combination
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Brighton fringe celebrates best year yet
Brighton Fringe saw an increase of a third in overall attendance last year, making it the largest event to date, new figures reveal. The now biggest arts festival in the country also enjoyed a 23% increase in ticket sales, with some £1.5 million
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Turner art puts city’s past in focus
A painting by one of Britain’s foremost artists will go in display with other work for the first time in more than 100 years. Turner in Brighton will bring together a range of works by the eminent artist along with works by John Constable, William
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Council put in special measures over planning delays
A council has been placed in special measures for taking too long to determine major planning applications. Worthing Borough Council dealt with fewer than 30 percent of major applications within a recommended 13 week timeframe between July 2011
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Glyndebourne Tour returns with a twist on the classic tale of Hansel And Gretel
When Colin Judson’s youngest son saw a production of Hansel And Gretel at The Metropolitan Opera it led to his first nightmare. “He woke up terrified the witch was going to eat him,” giggles Judson. So what will he think when he sees his father
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Electro DJ Erol Alkan pays a visit to Brighton's Audio
1... Swamp 81 Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton, Friday, October 4 Genre-straddler Loefah heads-up his own label’s showcase night. 11pm, £10, www.concorde2.co.uk 2... Shapes Sticky Mike’s Frog Bar, Middle Street, Brighton, Friday,
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We're still the underdogs says Crawley boss
Boss Richie Barker insists Crawley will still be underdogs at Bramall Lane tonight. Reds won 2-0 at Sheffield United last season and will be looking for a repeat against a Blades side who are rooted to the bottom of League One. United have
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Jeremy Hardy reveals his skill for finding jokes other people miss
“Comedians are a f***ing vain bunch of passive aggressive needy narcissists for the most part.” Jeremy Hardy might be stating the obvious but the Radio 4 News Quiz and I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue regular has made a career out of tracking down jokes
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Comedian Sean Lock on why he's like 'an old donkey working its way up the Andes'
"I’m not one of those guys who shot to fame. I’m like some old donkey working its way up the Andes.” Sean Lock is in St Albans considering his place in the comedy universe, as he prepares to take his show Purple Van Man on the second leg of its
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Classical music expert Peter L Back introduces the first of his monthly columns about Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra
The veteran music critic John Amis, who died last month, could spot exceptional talent well before it became known to a wider public. He saw it in the 17-year-old conductor Simon Rattle, and at the end of his long life, Amis recognised the same
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David Baddiel returns to stand-up after 15 years
FAME affects people in different ways. There are those who go out of their way not to be noticed – going shopping in disguise like Michael Jackson – and there are those who tip off the paparazzi and deliberately court controversy through semi-naked
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Brighton shop owner stunned to discover 80-year-old sign
Shop owner Rick Irvine was stunned when he cleaned the façade of his shop to discover an original 1920s sign underneath. His only worry now is people will not know what he is selling – because the original sign advertises plumbing and electrical
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Police widow warns police there could be more victims if cuts continue
A woman whose police officer partner died in a crash has warned more loved ones could be lost if further cuts are made to Sussex Police. Tokunbo Ezobi died in a crash on the A23 in Bolney, near Haywards Heath, on New Year's Day 2003 while on duty
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Grunge revivalists Drenge tell how making music helped them break free from their sleepy village upbringing
Drenge, first over the hill and leaders for what a few commentators are calling the return of grunge music, still live with mum and dad. Given the sound made famous by Nirvana was filled with vitriol about the boredom of youth and small-town suburban
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Sussex Police sergeant breaks British free dive record
A police sergeant has smashed the British record for diving without equipment as he plummeted 230ft at a cave in Egypt. Sussex Police response sergeant Dave Kent, 43, from Eastbourne dived to a British record without using oxygen, goggles, flippers
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City gets £2.3m to spend on NHS services over winter
Weekend walk-in clinics at GP surgeries and specialist support for people overdosing on club drugs like Ecstasy are among the plans to help ease pressure on a hospital accident and emergency department this winter. Health bosses in Brighton and
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Trust boss reveals mental health problems
The head of an NHS trust has spoken publicly for the first time about her own experience of mental illness, revealing how she has suffered from depression and anxiety. Lisa Rodrigues, chief executive of the Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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Parking fine issued every five minutes in Brighton and Hove
Motorists across Brighton and Hove are being slapped with a parking fine every five minutes. Recent figures show that 13 tickets an hour are being issued to rogue drivers caught out for not obeying the rules. With offences including leaving
