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Councillor slammed for resigning ahead of crunch fire cuts vote
A COUNCILLOR has been slammed over his decision to resign as vice chairman of East Sussex Fire Authority rather than vote against £7 million of cuts to the fire service. Green councillor Sven Rufus, announced his resignation in a statement that
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Missing 82-year-old with dementia found
The 82-year-old man with dementia who went missing earlier today as been found. The missing pensioner Don Kennedy has been found safe and well after going missing in St Leonards. A Sussex Police spokesman said: "Thank you to the media
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Crawley to face Chelsea XI
Crawley Town will play a Chelsea XI as part of their pre-season preparations. The sides will meet at the Checkatrade.com Stadium on Saturday August 2 (3pm). Reds boss John Gregory said: “Chelsea have a very strong Academy set up and of course
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Goodbye to the West Pier columns
IT IS goodbye as the nearly 150-year-old columns standing at the seaside end of the West Pier have been ripped up by construction workers. Workmen using heavy machinery moved in yesterday to begin dismantling the structure and removing the iconic
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Caroline Lucas slams "outdated" and "offensive" marriage laws
An MP has urged Ministers to bring forward laws to end the “offensive and outdated message” that marriage is a "business transaction between fathers". Caroline Lucas, MP for Brighton Pavilion, slammed the current regulations which maintain a marriage
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Post box stolen from its plinth
A post box has been snatched from its plinth. Police are appealing for witnesses to the theft of a post box from Penhurst Lane, Battle, between 4.30pm on Wednesday (4 June) and 4.30pm on Thursday (5 June). The old style Elizabeth postbox sat
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Did you see an attempted burglary at a workshop?
A burglary was carried out at a workshop but nothing was stolen. Police are appealing for witnesses to a burglary at a workshop just off the A259, near Green Lane, in Hooe, Battle, between 10.30pm and 11pm on Wednesday (4 June). The door to
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Council top brass called to industrial tribunal
A COUNCIL boss is being called to give evidence at an industrial tribunal about a binman who is challenging his sacking over alleged homophobic abuse. Brighton and Hove City Council chief executive Penny Thompson and other council and Cityclean
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Three men jailed for attacking and robbing a disabled elderly man in his home
Three men have been jailed for breaking into an elderly disabled man's home attacking and robbing him. Lee Paterson, 36, a barber from Denmark Villas, Hove, Jack Hogsden, 25, unemployed, of Hartfield Avenue, Brighton, and Joseph Perry, 31, unemployed
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Students stride out for Walk to School Week
DOZENS of pupils from Seaside Primary School joined thousands of others across the country by taking part in Walk to School Week. Students at the Lancing school took part in the week, which was aimed at promoting the health benefits of parents
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Winnie’s named the winner of children’s prize
HE MAY be a bear of very little brain, but Winnie The Pooh has been named the best-loved children’s book of the last 150 years. The AA Milne classic – set in Sussex’s Ashdown Forrest – beat the likes of Roald Dahl and JK Rowling in a poll by the
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82-year-old man with dementia missing
An 82-year-old man with dementia has gone missing. Don Kennedy, from St Leonards, was last seen getting off a bus in Gillsmans Hill, St Leonards, at 12.15pm today. Mr Kennedy is 5' 10", of medium build and has grey hair. He is wearing dark
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18-year-old woman found lying in lay-by with head injuries and broken ribs
An 18-year-old woman was found lying in a lay-by with fractured ribs and head injuries Police are appealing to the public for information after the woman was found lying injured in a lay-by on London Road, Crawley, at 11.50pm on June 2. The
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Traders’ cars clamped on ‘unmarked’ road
TRADERS are angry after their cars were clamped and towed away on what they believed to be a private road. Business owners said cars on Ethel Street in Hove were clamped despite no prior warning from the DVLA or the council. Brighton and Hove
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Huge jousting tournament is back again
EUROPE’S largest international jousting tournament will return to Arundel Castle. The tournament offers a week of action with three jousts per day beginning on July 22. The contest will climax on July 27 with Angela Standing, Arundel’s deputy mayor
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Crime author Peter James meets fans in Brighton
Can James grab book chart crown from King? A CRIME author is hoping to bag another number one as he battles it out with a legendary horror writer at the top of the bestseller book charts. Peter James has been meeting his fans in Sussex this
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Fire authority cuts decision is imminent
East Sussex Fire Authority will decide whether to implement controversial changes on Thursday. Planned changes, which include the removal of a fire appliance from Brighton and Hove and increasing second appliance response times, have faced heavy
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Public Enemy, Concorde 2, Brighton, Tuesday, June 3
Public Enemy were blistering, delivering a monster two hour and 40 minute set, which was meant to last 90 minutes. The band which held the performance together wouldn’t have been out of place in a top blues club over the pond, and DJ Lord – who had
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Pet dog will be guest of honour at owner’s funeral
A DOG groomer’s beloved pet will be the guest of honour at his funeral today. Michael Rumball, 50, ran Shimmers dog grooming parlour in Edward Street, named after his Alaskan malamute Shimmer. His ex-partner Ben Thorpe said that Shimmer had
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D-Day hero's pension frozen for 27 years
A D-DAY hero has branded the Government “shameful” for freezing his state pension rate since 1987. Bernard Jackson, 91, risked his life during the Allied invasion of Europe – 70 years ago tomorrow. Following the war he worked in Hove and Worthing
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Runners race to take part
MORE than 15,000 runners have put themselves forward to take part in next year’s Brighton Marathon. Within the eight weeks between this year’s event and Tuesday's midnight deadline, 10,500 applicants successfully applied to enter next year’s event
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Square Area’s Wilde heritage
THE history of one of Brighton’s grand historic squares will be unveiled this weekend. Brighton and Hove mayor Brian Fitch will unveil the new heritage board in Regency Square on Saturday at 12.30pm. The new Regency Square Area Society board
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The Devil At Midnight, Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne, Tuesday, June 3
Topical or not, Talking Scarlet are brave to take on a weighty subject to open their summer triptych of thrillers. On a positive note, while clues as to where Nicky and Jack met are dropped throughout and you think you’re working out what happened
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VIDEO: Reporter attempts to eat mammoth burger
NOT one to pass on a challenge, The Argus reporter and keen sportsman Gareth Davies was tempted by chef Russell Tisbury’s giant burger. The £35 meal is available at Temple Bar in Western Road, Hove from today to raise money for charity. Gareth got
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Actress bids for role as first female president of Equity
A Sussex actress wants to become the first female president of an artist’s union in 70 years. Former Emmerdale star Jean Rogers launched her bid yesterday to become head of Equity, which represents artists across the creative industry. The
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Toumani Diabate, Brighton Dome Concert Hall, Tuesday, June 3
Visa problems forced Toumani Diabate to delay this show but, as he hobbled on to the stage balancing on a crutch, you’d be forgiven for thinking the delay might have been the result of something worse. His Mali homeland is still in political and military
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Mum’s horror as son, 4, hit by car
A MOTHER whose young son was hit by a car said the accident was every parent’s worst nightmare. Mother-of-three Kathleen Hannam, 29, was walking her four-year-old son Alfie to school on Monday morning when he was hit by a car as they crossed the
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Princess Royal visiting South of England Show
THE Princess Royal will be among the visitors to the opening of the South of England Show today. Princess Anne will take the opportunity to see various attractions at the show before she attends the AGM of the Royal Agricultural Society of the
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Wounded soldier retrains as helicopter pilot
A MARINE wounded in Afghanistan has become the first to qualify with a charity which is re-training injured ex-servicemen and women as helicopter pilots. Matthew Bryant survived a life-changing injury whilst serving as a Royal Marine in Afghanistan
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Services for the vulnerable could be privatised
SERVICES for some of the county’s most vulnerable people could be privatised. Council chiefs are to consult on the “cost-cutting” move to privatise residential services for people with learning difficulties. Staff are in shock at the decision
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Free Sunday parking discussion
PLANS to bring in citywide free parking on Sundays would cost a council £3.5 million in its first year, according to a new report. Next Thursday, Brighton and Hove City Council’s policy and resources committee will discuss parking charges.
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Man charged with armed robbery and possession of an imitation firearm
A man has been charged with armed robbery and possession of an imitation firearm. Sean Tierney, 27, of Snowdrop Close, Littlehampton, was charged after the armed robbery at Maxteds Newsagents, Worthing Road, on 14 May. Tierney was arrested
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Town centre visitors rise after car park fees cut
A RISE in town centre visitors has been sparked after a council reclaimed control of its multi-storey car parks and slashed charges. Worthing Borough Council’s trial of £1 an hour parking in three multi-storey car parks has seen occupancy increase
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Blinding offer from store with Argus card
A SHOWROOM is offering new customers a blinding discount. Brite Blinds, which has showrooms in Offington Lane, Worthing, and Portland Road, Hove, hopes teaming up with The Argus Card will give the already busy business an extra boost. Sophy
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Jordan and Prior in Test squad
Chris Jordan’s tremendous form has been rewarded by a first Test call. Sussex team-mate Matt Prior is also in England's squad for the first Investec Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's next week. Jordan produced two man-of-the-match performances
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Site for new primary school found
PARENTS and teachers at Bilingual Primary School are celebrating after finally finding a permanent home. Councillors approved plans to develop a new building opposite Hove Park, between the Droveway, City Park and The Engineerium, yesterday.
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Former Premier star or the voice of managerial experience - which should Albion go for?
Albion have spoken to experienced French manager Frederic Hantz about their vacant manager’s job. They have also been strongly linked with former Liverpool manager Sami Hyypia, who had two years in charge at Bayer Leverkusen. So which way do
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Brighton and Hove gears up for festival of football
A TICKET to the World Cup is every football fan’s dream, but travelling halfway across the world simply is not possible for everyone. But Brighton residents and businesses are doing their bit to make sure there is a Sussex-style World Cup bash for
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Albion host Southampton in pre-season
Albion will host Southampton in pre-season action at the Amex. The South Coast rivals will enjoy a run out on Thursday, July 31 (7.45pm). It is the only game at the Amex ahead of Championship kick-off nine days later.
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Post night-out cooking results in fire
Firefighers were called to a property just before 5am after a spot of post-night out cooking went wrong. The property in Carlyle Avenue in Brighton, which did have a working smoke alarm, was saved because firefighters were given early warning.
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A woman who was arrested for drink-driving twice in two days has been fined and disqualified.
A WOMAN who was arrested for drink-driving twice in two days has been fined and disqualified from driving. Charlene Palmer, 33, of Saltdean Vale, Saltdean, was charged on Monday (June 2) after she was stopped and arrested in Sutton Park Road, Seaford
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Man rescued after being found in burning hallway
A man was rescued from a roaring fire after being found unconscious in his hallway in the early hours of the morning. Firefighters from Roedean Fire Station attended the blaze at about 2am and made a rapid entry when about a dozen residents outside
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Lewes sign Napper
Lewes have made Byron Napper their fifth signing of the summer. The former Crawley Town midfielder joins the Rooks after a spell at Horsham. Assistant-manager Danny Bloor said: “He is a player we have been monitoring for a long time. “Steve
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Traders' cars clamped on 'private road'
TRADERS are angry after their cars were clamped and towed away on what they believed to be a private road. Business owners said cars on Ethel Street in Hove were clamped despite no prior warning from the DVLA or the council. Brighton and Hove
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Legal action to remove travellers
LEGAL action is being taken to remove a traveller camp in Wild Park. Dozens of caravans set up in the park at the end of last week after being evicted from Preston Park. Police and council officers carried out a site visit and according to
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Naked bike ride mural painted ahead of event
A MURAL has been painted celebrating Brighton’s Naked Bike Ride, writes Daniel Woolfson. Brighton and Hove City Council and arts company Brighton Think Big commissioned graffiti artist Req to create the piece. The mural on Providence Place
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Couple grow cannabis plants in son's bedroom
AN ILL couple decided to grow cannabis in their home to ease their health troubles. Suzanne Martin, who suffers from several forms of cancer and her husband Chris, who has heart troubles, decided over dinner one night to grow the plants illegally
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Man rescued from burning flat
A man was rescued from a roaring fire after being found unconscious in his hallway in the early hours of the morning. Firefighters from Roedean Fire Station attended the blaze at about 2am and made a rapid entry when about a dozen residents outside
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Three babies poisoned in hospital
THREE newborn babies contracted blood poisoning through their drips at a neo-natal intensive care unit. The babies are being treated for septicaemia at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, causedby a bacteria known as bacillus cereus.
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Reds new boy ready for his biggest match
Ryan Dickson is delighted to have tied the knot with Crawley – three days before he gets married. Dickson joined Reds on a two-year deal yesterday along with Lanre Oyebanjo as manager John Gregory stepped up his squad rebuilding plans. The
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Brighton dragon slayer advertises his services
MEET Brighton’s very own dragon slayer. Vincent Whittaker offers his services as an ‘experienced’ dragon slayer, willing to deal with any creature, small or large. Former call centre worker Vincent, of Clermont Terrace in Preston Park, advertises
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Hantz in Albion talks
Albion could ask Frédéric Hantz to secure a third promotion to the top flight after holding talks with the highly-regarded French boss. The former Le Mans, Le Havre and Bastia head coach is a candidate to replace Oscar Garcia in charge at the Seagulls
