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Police warning after scam callers target 15 residents in a day
Police are renewing their appeal for people to be aware of scam callers. Scammers targeted 15 residents in Eastbourne today with calls claiming to be from a police officer at Paddington Green police station in London. The person, who claims
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Worthing pier closed due to strong winds
Worthing pier has been closed because of strong winds. Worthing Borough Council said: "Due to strong winds, Worthing pier has been closed to ensure public safety. Beach office team will monitor and re-open when safe to do so." According to
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Calderon knows all about two-leg ties
Inigo Calderon knows all about two-leg play-off and cup ties. And he reckons it is a case of where there is life there is hope for Albion as they go to Derby. Calderon started home and away when the Seagulls lost to Crystal Palace in the semi-finals
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Forum on how to tackle illegal cigarettes and tobacco
Dozens of people shared ideas on how to tackle the illegal cigarette and tobacco trade. Industry figures, Argus reporter Ben Leo and HMRC representatives met at the Hilton Brighton Metropole last Friday to discuss the illicit market. The forum
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Disco, raffle and auction to be held for cancer charity
Fundraisers will be dancing the night away in aid of a cancer charity. Guests are invited to a disco, raffle and auction fundraiser at the Windsor Hotel in Worthing on Friday, May 16. Organisers behind the event are raising cash for the new
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Oscar calls for finest moment
Oscar Garcia says leading Albion into the Premier League would be the highlight of his career. The head coach won domestic and European trophies with Barcelona, played for his country and guided Maccabi Tel Aviv to their first Israeli title for
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Van ploughs into canal
A van ploughed into a canal in Southwick at around 2.20 this morning (Saturday). Police, fire and rescue and the coastguard were called to reports a vehicle was submerged in more than five feet of water off the Lady Bee industrial estate in Albion
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Where payment issues are concerned, unions hold work relations together
I read your article about councils paying staff £2.6 million too much with interest (The Argus, May 6), and fully support the transparency that now exists in the public sector that enables these figures to be obtained. However, to put matters in
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MS sufferer reveals marijuana helped him walk again
A man suffering from debilitating MS has told how he breaks the law every day to rid himself of debilitating pain. Clark French said that using medical marijuana has also increased his chances of living longer. Mr French, 28, of Fiveways, Brighton
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We're not rednecks in Peacehaven and Kemptown...
I am angry and saddened by the comments made by Joe Miller and Simon Kirby MP (The Argus, “Why did the Parliamentary candidiate cross the road?”, May 8). Rather than deal with the issues of the day that affect ordinary folk, such as the cost of
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Lots of questions over Brighton and Hove's allotment strategy
I agree with much that was said in George Hoare’s letter (May 7) about council strategies but I don’t feel so positive. I think they are written and left to gather dust on a shelf somewhere in council offices. I think his choice of focusing
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Praise for six-year-old hero who helped her asthmatic and pregnant mother
A little girl who called for paramedics after her heavily pregnant mother suffered a severe asthma attack helped to safely deliver her little brother. Lauren Parisi calld the ambulance and helped towards the safe delivery of her new baby brother
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Health atlas reveal postcode lottery
A health atlas has unveiled a postcode lottery for medical and environmental risks across Sussex. Experts have created a series of new maps which show in detail whether or not a small area has lower or higher risk of a number of illnesses when
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Jordan told to miss Sussex game
Chris Jordan has been ruled out of Sussex’s County Championship clash with Durham at Hove tomorrow. Coach Mark Robinson had hoped the seamer would be available for the match against the defending champions but England have asked that Jordan be
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There are not enough media stories about the European Parliament
A comment piece in The Argus (May 7) on the European elections described the public’s interest in the European Parliament as “non-existent”. Might this be because media coverage of the European Parliament is practically non-existent? It is difficult
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Mackail-Smith urges patience in second leg
Craig Mackail-Smith says Albion must not panic as they try to come from behind in the play-offs against Derby County. The striker insists there is plenty of time at the iPro Stadium tomorrow to repair the damage inflicted by Thursday’s 2-1 defeat
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Come on Albion!
ALBION went down 2-1 on Thursday night, leaving them needing a win in the East Midlands tomorrow afternoon. But despite Derby’s impressive home record this season, the Albion faithful are confident of making it through. Reporter Ben James previews
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Tenants in "uninhabitable homes" facing rent increases and eviction
TENANTS in a leafy village described how they were facing massive rent increases despite living in “uninhabitable” homes. Those living in Stanmer Village raised their concerns at a Brighton and Hove City Council meeting on Thursday. They told
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Legal high customers given warning letters by police
Customers of a website selling legal highs were tracked by Sussex Police and hand-delivered letters telling them they were “playing Russian Roulette with their lives”. Sussex Police confirmed to The Argus it passed the letters onto four people,
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King Alfred developer tells council to "stop dragging its feet"
A developer has called on Brighton and Hove City Council “to stop dragging its feet” and to “make a decision” about the future of a leisure facility. The King Alfred in Kingsway, Hove, dates back to before the Second World War and underwent a major
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Last flying Lancaster bombers to appear at airshow
The last two flying Lancaster bombers in the world will appear in the air together at the Shoreham Airshow this year. The two warplanes will approach with an escort of WW2 fighter planes for a 15-minute full display over the airfield. Spokesman
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Brash burglars steal TV aerials from the top of flats
Hundreds of people were left without television after brash burglars snatched the aerials from the top of a blocks of flats. Three properties in Brighton and Hove have had the aerials, electrical boxes and cabling stolen from their rooftops leaving
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Fighting for power
The Downs at the back of Lewes and Offham are a peaceful place these days but it was a very different story 750 years ago. On May 14, 1264, this area was the scene of the Battle of Lewes, a bloody affair which caused widespread death and destruction
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Kemp Town beach
This lively picture of the beach in Kemp Town, Brighton, was probably taken more than a century ago. Swimmers and fishermen are mixing happily on the busy beach in a way that would not be possible today. In Marine Parade there are several familiar
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Kithurst Hill circular
1 - Leave the Kithurst Hill car park, passing around the double metal gates and taking a few paces right to a four-way signpost on the South Downs Way. Pass through a bridle gate on the south side of the trail and follow the half-left bridleway (blue
