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Wasps promoted to Ryman League
East Grinstead will be playing in the Ryman League next season. The Wasps’ promotion to Ryman south was confirmed this evening when the Football Association announced the steps 1 to 4 divisional allocations for 2014-15. However, Crawley Down
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School closes over bee fears
A primary school will be closed today because of an infestation of bees. Parents of pupils at Woodingdean Primary School in Warren Road, Woodingdean, were told last night that the school will be closed on Friday because of the risk to children
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Hastings man in May Day attack
A man suffered head injuries after being attacked in an alley by three men. The 39-year-old man was attacked in an alleyway between the Royal Albion Pub and George Street in Hastings on Monday May 5 of the town’s Jack in the Green celebrations
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Fire crews called to freak fire started by a mirror
Firefighters have issued a warning after the glare of the sun reflected from a mirror and set fire to curtains. Crews from East Grinstead and Crawley were called to the terraced house in East Street in Turners Hill at 11.25 this morning after a
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Man threatens teens with bottle after goading
A man smashed a bottle of wine to make a weapon to threaten a gang of teenagers who were goading him as he ate a fast-food meal. Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses to reports of a group of teenagers play fighting outside McDonald's in
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Missing man found
A missing man has been found safe and well. David Morrell, 68 from St Leonards, was found safe on Wednesday after going missing from his rest home in London Road in the early hours of Monday. Sussex Police have thanked the public and media
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Three men hospitalised after Crawley house fire
Three men were taken to hospital after tackling a house fire. Two male occupants and a neighbour all required hospital treatment for smoke inhalation after fire broke out in a terraced house in Lewes Close, Crawley, at just after midnight this
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Update: Emergency crews rescuing woman from scaffolding
A woman has been arrested after climbing up scaffolding to a rooftop. Police and firefighters were involved in a three hour stand-off as they attempted to talk a woman down from scaffolding. Sussex Police were first called to a woman in St
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Serial burglar back behind bars
A serial burglar is back behind bars after he broke into a house within weeks of coming out of prison. Colin McFarlane was released from prison in April after serving a sentence for burglary but within weeks was committing crime again. The
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Bikers urged to take safety courses after five serious crashes in one weekend
Five bikers were left seriously injured last weekend and police are urging motorcyclists to sign up for free safety courses. Over the first weekend of May there were five serious crashes involving motorcycles in Sussex and Sussex Police are telling
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Brighton Fringe: Stanley Simmonds: A Retrospective 1917-2006, Lewes House, Lewes, until May 25
This retrospective of post-war artist Stanley Simmonds showcases a journey which spans both the decades and differing artistic genres. From abstractism and cubism to portraits, the colourful to the dulled, this show is nothing if not diverse. Upon
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Brighton Festival: Brian Lobel: Mourning Glory, Brighton Dome Founders Room, until May 18
Brian Lobel has taken over the Brighton Dome Founders Room with Mourning Glory – a trilogy of technological explorations into love and loss. The surface presentation of the room is stark and modern; the content deeply personal. Echoes of strong
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Brighton Festival: Long Live The Little Knife, Brighton Dome Studio Theatre, until May 15
The show’s blurb says it’s about “Forgery, castration and blind drunkenness”. If this doesn’t inspire, no matter: it’s so much more. David Leddy’s genius script is a thoughtful and intelligent commentary on the artistry of swindle (or is it the
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Brighton Fringe: Rattle Tales, The Brunswick, May 14
This evening of live storytelling in which the audience shake rattles and ask questions had the added excitement of introducing the first Brighton Prize for short story writing. Hosted by Jo Warburton, who readily asked the writers intelligent
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Brighton Fringe: Catalyst Club Special – Tricksters And Troublemakers, Spiegeltent, Brighton, May 14
There’s no denying Brighton’s long-time anti-establishment credentials, so it’s a fairly safe bet that an evening celebrating counter-culture heroes is going to spark some interest. This was certainly the case at Wednesday night’s Catalyst Club
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Brighton Festival: Talk to The Demon, Brighton Dome Concert Hall, May 14
“I could do better if I just took my shoes and socks off,” commented one young woman as she walked out one hour and 20 minutes in to this dance-based show. An emphasis on pointless activity – like emptying blue liquid into a funnel and stripping
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With videos - Finest moments of Albion stars who have been let go
Albion are preparing for a summer of change on the pitch and on the bench. But that does not mean fans cannot look back at the contribution of those on their way out. Andrea Orlandi and Tomasz Kuszczak are among those who left plenty of
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Bookies favourite Sherwood is keen on quick return to management
Tim Sherwood, the bookies favourite for the vacant job at Albion, says he is already looking forward to his next management job. Tottenham parted company with Sherwood on Tuesday, the day after Oscar Garcia resigned at Seagulls, just five months
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Man found dead inside car
A 51-year-old man has been found dead inside a car. At 5am this morning Sussex Police were called to the car park at Fort Fun, Royal Parade, Eastbourne where the man was found dead. East Sussex Fire and Rescue were called to help officers gain
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Sussex give fast bowler Hobden two-year deal
Sussex have underlined their faith in young fast bowler Matt Hobden by giving him a new two-year professional contract which will keep him at Hove until the end of the 2016 season. Hobden has struggled with a serious shin injury since making an
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Matt Brace takes over at Shoreham
Shoreham have named Matt Brace as their new manager in succession to Bryan O’Toole, who stepped down last week to concentrate on playing. Brace enjoyed a lot of success as Shoreham’s under-18s manager and was assistant to O’Toole for the last half
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Armed robbery as gun wielding man makes off with cash
A man wearing a crash helmet robbed a newsagents with a gun. The man entered Maxted News and Food in Worthing Road, Rustington, carrying a firearm and demanding money from the till at 5.20pm yesterday evening. He made off on foot with cash
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Lady Boys play bowls in teetering stilettos
Passers-by were left rubbing their eyes in disbelief yesterday as a town's lawn bowls team faced off against the Lady Boys of Bangkok. The greenkeeper at Peacehaven Bowls Club had a nervous 45 minutes as the Lady Boys played their finest bowls
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Heatwave is on the way
THE weather this weekend is set to be the best so far this year and hotter than parts of Spain, Italy and Greece. As temperatures on Saturday are expected to soar to 24 degrees, they could top Ibiza, where 21 degrees is predicted, or Rhodes in
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Two horses die at Plumpton Racecourse
An animal rights group is calling for an urgent review into the safety of a racecourse following the deaths of two horses at the weekend. Horses Head Rush and Eastbury were put down within hours of each other during a meet at Plumpton Racecourse
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Meet Kim the singing cook
Food glorious food – a Brighton chef has taken to serenading her customers as she cooks. Kim Coghlan at Honey’s Food Bar in Crowhurst Road sings familiar tunes with original lyrics about the ingredients, meals on the menu and even their five-star
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Lost key costs power cut traders £50k
Traders claim they lost tens of thousands of pounds during a bank holiday power cut because an energy firm lost keys to a substation. The five-hour loss affected more than 230 customers in the High Street area of Littlehampton on August 23 last
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Sex offender worked at psychiatric hospital
A healthcare assistant worked for more than a year at a psychiatric hospital despite being convicted for sexual assault. Sean Chapman had been employed as a healthcare assistant at Mill View Hospital in Nevill Avenue, Hove, for almost six years
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Free festival to mark Level revamp
The first annual celebration of the rejuvenation of The Level will be held in June. Last year the Brighton park was successfully restored in a £2.4 million redevelopment scheme following years of disrepair. The anniversary of the refurbishment
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Ulloa: I had to say thanks to fans
Leo Ulloa has told Albion fans he “was not even thinking of goodbyes” when he thanked them after play-off defeat. But the Argentinean, pictured, believes he can improve next season, no matter who is in charge. The Seagulls striker is likely
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Hospital food: up the quality to aid patient recovery
I recently spent a short time in a hospital after an operation. The care and attention I received was second to none. However, one thing let my stay down but it had nothing to do with medicine. It was the food. In my opinion, it didn’t reach
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Girl, 8, treated for eating disorder
A girl of eight has been given specialist treatment for an eating disorder. The youngster is one of a growing number of children and teenagers across Sussex who are developing serious problems such as anorexia or bulimia. Skinny celebrity role
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New mums wanted to spot loved-up sharks
Daredevil volunteers are being sought to observe frisky sharks in an attempt to spot early signs of courtship. A new mother and a soon-to-be-mum are the first two to sign up to the conservation scheme which is being launched at Brighton Sea Life
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Charity shop chain rebrands latest store as 'shabby chic'
A charity shop with a difference is throwing open its doors tomorrow. The store will be offering a range of “shabby chic” goods, with all proceeds going to the Chestnut Tree House children's hospice. The hospice, based near Arundel, already
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Yes, Brighton and Hove is the best
It was great to receive further confirmation of what all the indicators already showed – through the hard work of all in the city: Brighton and Hove’s economy is bucking the trend and continues to attract more visitors (“We’re the best”, The Argus,
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Use European elections to put our representatives to the test
Well done Tim Ridgway for an excellent summing up (The Argus, May 12) of why we should be casting our votes in the upcoming European election. I’m certainly not a beer-swilling chap called Nige but I do know the name of one of our European MPs,
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A 'car-friendly' city is not the answer for challenged retailers
I am a fan of Choccywoccydoodah. I buy and recommend their products because I have done the research – admittedly, not a hardship! But research doesn’t only apply to chocolates – it also applies to getting the most effective transport for our city
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Orlandi admits he was surprised to be let go
Andrea Orlandi last night told of his surprise at being let go by Albion. Orlandi and Tomasz Kuszczak were shock names on a list of six players told they were free to go. David Lopez, David Rodriguez, Peter Brezovan and the unfortunate Will
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‘Biking bishop’ of Lewes consecrated
The “biking bishop” has been formally appointed by the head of the church at a ceremony in London. The Rev Richard Jackson, 53, was consecrated as the Bishop of Lewes at a service in Westminster Abbey yesterday by Justin Welby, the Archbishop of
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Hundreds of Sussex students investigated for cheating
Anyone who has been to university will understand the time and effort needed to write lengthy dissertations and essays as part of their degree course. Often months of commitment of researching and writing means any chance of a social life is blown
