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Continental moths colonise Sussex coast after heatwave
Exotic butterflies and moths from the continent have begun to colonise Sussex following the heatwave, experts have said. Increasing numbers of the rare migrants are believed to have been drawn to the UK by the spell of hot summer weather and warm
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Mackem Laugh Gus
Gus Poyet finally severed his links with Brighton and Hove Albion today after becoming head coach of Sunderland. The team is currently rooted to the bottom of the Premier League although, I am sure Gus will see the funny side. Poyet, the 8th
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Bike train celebrates opening of new Lewes Road cycle lane
By Jo Gilbert A bike train of cyclists traveled from the Level to Wild Park on Saturday, October 5 to mark the opening of the new Lewes Road cycle lanes. The controversial changes were unveiled on Monday, September 30, but on Saturday the atmosphere
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We got what we deserved, says Crawley boss
Boss Richie Barker admitted Crawley got what they deserved as they were knocked out of the JP Trophy by Newport County. Reds looked in control thanks to an early own goal and a sensational 50-yard strike from Mike Jones had put them 2-0 up midway
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Knowles Tooth playcentre in Hurstpierpoint is of great value
I am appalled at the prospect of the closure of Knowles Tooth in Hurstpierpoint (The Argus, October 2 and 7). It is a truly wonderful place for the children and families who attend it, many of whom have suffered – and continue to suffer – severe
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Ten-man Crawley dumped out of JP Trophy
Crawley crashed out of the JP Trophy as they let a two-goal lead slip to go down 3-2 at home against Newport County. Reds looked to be cruising into the third round after goals from Emile Sinclair and Mike Jones had put them in complete control
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Essam and Torres start for Crawley
Connor Essam will get his first taste of action this season as Crawley team take on Newport County at the Checkatrade.com Stadium. Essam comes in for his first appearance since April as one of five changes boss Richie Barker has made for the Johnstone
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More to the Amex stadium parking measure than you think...
I received a parking ticket last Tuesday while visiting a friend in Moulsecoomb for parking in the residents’ parking zone for Amex stadium events. I missed the date on the sign at the entrance to the zone, which is my own fault and I have no defence
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I saw what seemed like the real Ronnie Corbett
It was lovely to see Ronnie Corbett again in his new show on BBC One the other evening. We are so used to seeing him with the other Ronnie (Barker) in a multitude of sketches that I felt we were meeting the real Ronnie. If we were seeing the
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Norman Baker hits back at accusations of Westminster spat
New Home Office Minister Norman Baker insisted he "entirely respects" the work of Britain's spies despite being the author of a book linking the security services to a cover-up over the death of a government weapons inspector. The Lewes MP said
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Good Samaritans stabbed on Brighton Beach
A group of friends were attacked when they tried to stop a man being beaten up on Brighton Beach. The victims were on their way home after a night out when they found a man on the mid level of Madeira Terrace being attacked by a gang of men at
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Beachy Head lighthouse's paint job is finished
The finishing touches of paint have been applied to Beachy Head Lighthouse following a campaign to revive its fading red and white stripes. A five-strong team of workmen has spent just under three weeks applying several coats of paint to freshen
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Poyet: I want to move on from Di Canio era
Gustavo Poyet has vowed to consign Paolo Di Canio's tumultuous Wearside reign to history after agreeing a two-year deal to become Sunderland's sixth boss in less than five years. The 45-year-old former Albion manager was introduced to the media
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The Twang, Concorde 2, Brighton, October 7
Birmingham indie quintet The Twang burst onto the music scene in 2007 showing much promise. However despite strong support from NME, who called them the best upcoming British band, and a steady stream of gigs, they have never managed to replicate their
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Brighton Comedy Festival: The Noise Next Door, Komedia, Brighton, October 7
Ever wondered what a flirty toaster who hates bread sounds like? Or how about a parrot reciting Dickens in a furnace? The chances are probably not, but for one night only comedy improvisation group The Noise Next Door will bring these crazy scenarios
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Schoolgirl killer jailed for stamping on pregnant girlfriend's belly
A man who killed a 13-year-old schoolgirl while fleeing from police has been jailed for 11 years after admitting strangling his pregnant girlfriend before holding her head in a bath full of water. The woman, 20 and three months pregnant, was so
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Mark Kermode – Hatchet Job: Love Movies, Hate Critics, Duke of York’s Picturehouse, Brighton, October 7
Observer film critic Mark Kermode brought the question of the internet and the future of film criticism to the Duke of York’s Picturehouse on Monday as part of an eight-date book tour. In excerpts from his book Hatchet Job: Love Movies, Hate Critics
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BHCC: Go back to basics and concentrate on the essentials
Recent letters in The Argus about blocked drains in Brighton and Hove reminded me of the days when street drains were checked regularly and unblocked when necessary, especially in the autumn and winter months. In those days, not so long ago, people
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Teen charged with Worthing paperboy attacks
A teenager has been charged with a string of offences in connection with the robbery of four Worthing paperboys yesterday morning. Eamon Kane, 19, no address given, has been charged with robbery, attempted robbery, assault with intent to commit
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Hove cyclist seriously hurt in crash
A cyclist was rushed to hospital with a suspected broken neck after a crash on New Church Road in Hove last night. Paramedics were called to the scene, near to the junction of Park Avenue and Welbeck Avenue at 9.05pm on Monday. The cyclist
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The Labour Party is active enough in Brighton and Hove
Adam Trimingham (The Argus, October 2) says we should call time on party conferences in Brighton because “in a city centre pub I saw no one who looked remotely political” and “the number of delegates was given as 10,000 but I doubt if there were anything
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Slower speeds are better for everyone
When I cycle in Brighton and Hove, drivers of motor vehicles are often at pains to overtake me at almost any cost. I am often cut-up and overtaken fast and close, which endangers my life. Those drivers’ efforts are often wasted because I frequently
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September In The Rain, Theatre Royal Brighton, until October 12, call 0844 8717650
Fish and chips, donkey rides, stripy deckchairs and candy rock – John Godber’s play has everything required for a nostalgic trip to a great British institution, the seaside holiday. Evoking Godber’s own childhood experiences in the 1950s, Jack
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Why not have 60-year-old firefighters?
Why is it crazy to have firefighters working at 60 (Letters, October 2)? Surely they can go around and check smoke alarms and water pipes in the road? How many actual fires were there in Brighton and Hove last year? And with all their spare
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L’Elisir D’Amore, Glyndebourne On Tour, until December 14, call 01273 815000
If comedy is to catch at the heart, tragedy is never far away. L’Elisir D’Amore, essentially a comic opera, depends on an underlying pathos which has always challenged successful presentation. Heartless Adina, warbling Cosi fan tutte, teases Belcore
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King Krule, The Haunt, Brighton, October 7
The contrast between King Krule’s voice and what’s going on behind it is what makes his sound one of 2013’s most unique. His snarling, sharp-tongued lyrical delivery could be from any angry 1980s British punk band, even if his voice has more depth
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Children left to the mercy of monsters
Invisible. That’s the chilling new word for vulnerable children who fall through the safety net of child protection agencies. Children such as two-year-old Keanu Williams, beaten to death by his mother in Birmingham. Or Daniel Pelka, aged four
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Whitehawk neighbourhood government against parking charges
By Laura Davis Whitehawk residents are putting up a fight against recent parking charges as part of a pilot scheme by Brighton and Hove City Council for neighbourhood governance. Currently, parking on the Broadway is either pay and display
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Workman, 26, killed in primary school manhole tragedy
A 26-year-old workman who was seriously injured after being struck in the face by a manhole cover as he carried out building work at a primary school has died. He died yesterday afternoon, police confirmed today. People near the scene said
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Hand grass verges over for car parking spaces
A lot of households have at least one or maybe two cars. Some of the roads being targeted by Brighton and Hove City Council in its verge parking “crackdown” (The Argus, October 3), such as Braybon Avenue and Greenfield Crescent, for example, should
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Teenage girl suffers broken leg in Handcross crash
A teenage girl suffered a broken leg when a car hit her as she was crossing the road. Emergency services were called to Horsham Road, Handcross, shortly after 1.30pm on Saturday October 5. A brown Mercedes Benz car driven by a 53-year-old woman
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Have your say: Should children be allowed on Facebook?
Facebook has become an everyday part of modern life for millions of people. But should primary school children get in on the act? Today, we report on a Woodingdean primary head who has reported pupils he has found on the site. The social networking
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Lewes MP Norman Baker hopes to be liberal influence in Home Office
Lewes MP Norman Baker has spoken of the challenge of ensuring the Home Office is a more liberal following his surprise promotion to Minister of State there. Mr Baker was told he would replace fellow Liberal Democrat Jeremy Browne as Minister of
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Poyet speaks about his connection with Albion fans
Sunderland's new head coach Gus Poyet has spoken about his connection with the Albion fans. Speaking to Sunderland's website, the former Albion manager said: "I look forward to proving my ability to the fans - I want them to believe because we
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Man jailed over weapons stash found in Crawley garage
An illegal armourer has been jailed for nine years and four months after stashing two handguns and hundreds of bullets in a Crawley lock-up. Thomas Keatley, 28, also had gun-making equipment and a large quantity of cannabis in a garage linked to
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Fans scream for Lawson ahead of their Brighton gig
Frenzied fans went mad for boyband Lawson before their sell-out Brighton concert. The British pop-rock band were in town ahead of their show at the Brighton Centre on Friday night – and a gaggle of screaming admirers were poised to welcome the
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Have your say: Gus Poyet at Sunderland
Gus Poyet has been appointed as the new manager at Sunderland. What do you think? Will he do a good job? Or is he the wrong choice for the Black Cats? Let us know in the comments below or by voting in our ballot.
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"Missing" child is found at nursery
Midhurst police officers searched for a 'missing' child - who had been at nursery all day. Sussex Police were called to the Lavant Way area of Midhurst on Friday amid reports a child was missing. A Sussex Police spokesman said: “On Friday,
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Worthing school opens new building
More than 300 people explored a new Worthing school building dubbed a “huge boost” to the pupils, parents and staff. The new building at The Vale School in Worthing was officially opened on Friday and the school welcomed the key players in getting
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October sunbathers hit Brighton beach
Brighton and Hove looks to be squeezing dry the last remnants of summer after a sun-soaked start to the week yesterday. Little cloud and warm temperatures prompted a flurry of beachgoers to flock to the city’s famous pebbled seafront to top up
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Woodingdean primary head reports his pupils to Facebook
A Woodingdean headmaster has reported his own pupils to Facebook after discovering children as young as eight were using the site. Jonathan Whitfield, head at Woodingdean Primary School in Brighton, asked Facebook to delete profiles belonging to
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Brighton and Hove motorists escape bus lane punishment thanks to training
Thousands of motorists illegally driving in bus lanes may have escaped punishment because enforcement officers were distracted by other work. In the past year 2,892 drivers – an average of eight a day – were given £60 fines after being caught on
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Worthing thieves steal bananas - then split
Thieves have stolen inflatable 6ft bananas from a Worthing health spa. Henry House had the blow-up bananas outside its building in Heene Road to promote its Bike for Bananas scheme. But some yellow-bellied thieves made off with the novelty
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Caravan set on fire in Bognor
Arsonists set a caravan on fire in a residential street. Firefighters were called to Tennyson Road in Bognor at around 4:45am this morning to find a mobile home had been set ablaze deliberately. The mobile home was destroyed by the flames and
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Driver cut out of car after Petworth crash
A driver had to be cut out of their car after a crash on a busy road. Firefighters and police were called to the A285 at the top of Duncton Hill near Petworth at around 7:30pm last night. They found two cars had collided, leaving one driver
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How about a new Brighton and Hove bus route avoiding the centre?
What a great route! Get across Brighton and Hove without going in. There would be less bus congestion in North Street. My route would run as follows: Brighton Marina – Wilson Avenue – Bear Road – Hollingdean Road – Ditching Road – Preston Drove
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Former star raises doubts about Poyet appointment
Gus Poyet's appointment as Sunderland manager has been questioned by John Byrne. The former Albion and Sunderland striker is unsure whether Poyet is the right man to keep the rock-bottom Black Cats in the Premier League. Poyet,
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Crawley boss fully focussed on cup tie
Richie Barker insists he will treat tonight’s Johnstone’s Paints Trophy clash like any other game. The Crawley boss will resist the urge to make wholesale changes for the visit of League Two side Newport County (7pm). His hand may be forced
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Another Sussex bus fire delays Brighton and Hove Albion fans
Brighton and Hove Albion fans had a mad dash to get to the game on Saturday after a bus burst into flames. Seagulls' supporters were forced to get taxis and trains after their coach caught on fire while travelling to the club's game against Nottingham
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Bookings will not force Crofts to change the way he plays
Andrew Crofts has shrugged off a spate of bookings for club and country. In-form Crofts insists yellow cards are an occupational hazard for his style of play in the midfield battleground for Albion and Wales. The Seagulls’ former skipper scored
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We must be embracing recycling initiatives for all forms of plastic
The other day, I received a new leaflet on changes to recycling days in Brighton, with guidelines as to what to put in my bins. I was distressed to note that no Tetra Paks and no plastic other than bottles will be collected for recycling. The
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Sussex councils rule out ban on payday loan companies
Town hall officials across Sussex have said they have no plans to ban access to payday loan websites from public computers. As they look to hit back against firms offering loans at sky-high rates of interest to vulnerable people, councils across
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Halliburton said to be joining Sussex fracking race
An energy firm involved in the mass-oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has reportedly been lined up as a potential fracking contractor in Sussex. American oil giant Halliburton, previously run by former US Vice President Dick Cheney, held talks with
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Travelodge asks Brighton and Hove City Council for cash to build new hotel
Travelodge has made a plea to a city council for taxpayers’ money to help them expand their business. The hotel chain's directors have written to Brighton and Hove Council asking the authority to borrow millions of pounds on their behalf to build
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Four Worthing paperboys attacked
Four Worthing teenage paperboys were attacked and robbed as they carried out their rounds. The schoolboys, all thought to be about 14-years-old, were set upon by two older men in the Goring area of Worthing yesterday (Mon) morning. They had
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Family pay tribute to woman killed in Eastbourne house fire
The family of a woman killed after being rescued from a fire at her Eastbourne home say they are devastated by her death. Firefighters battled to revive Elizabeth Blacker, 87, who was pulled from her home in Darley Road, Eastbourne, at 1.55pm
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Sussex teachers hit out at new GCSE rules
Sussex teachers have voiced their concerns since learning schoolchildren will no longer be allowed to sit the GCSE exams they revised for next month. Pupils across the county will be affected by the changes, announced by The Secretary of State
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Zoe Ball supports Brighton bike ride
TV and radio presenter Zoe Ball is urging people to saddle up for a sponsored bike ride. Pedal in Preston Park takes place in Brighton later this month and the star is urging cyclists of all ages and abilities to get involved. The event at
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Hordes of record-breaking vampires descend on Crawley
Grab your garlic and open the curtains - hundreds of vampires have swooped on Sussex. A sea of black capes, red dresses and fanged teeth graced Crawley on Saturday to set a British record for the biggest gathering of vampires. More than 500
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Work starts on former Hove Gala Bingo site at last
Work on a stalled Hove development has started - three years after planning permission was granted. Plans to turn the former Gala Bingo site in Portland Road, Hove, into 35 flats and a doctor's surgery were approved in October 2010. However
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Royal Sussex County Hospital plans need your support, MP says
Public support is still needed to help ensure a multi-million pound hospital redevelopment goes ahead. Health bosses are still waiting on final approval from the Treasury to release funding for the £420m scheme at the Royal Sussex County Hospital
