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Pensioner dies in A24 police chase drama
POLICE are trying to trace the driver of a car involved in a fatal hit and run collision on the A24 near Horsham on Friday afternoon. A 70-year-old woman driver, from Horsham, died at the scene when her Ford Fiesta car was in collision with a stolen
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It’s a family affair at 5 Rings
TELECOMS firm 5 Rings Telecom celebrated its tenth anniversary with a dinner and dance at Worthing Golf Club. Peter Raynsford is now the managing director taking over from father Geoff who becomes chairman.Geoff said: “In attendance at the golf club were
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Two people badly hurt in police crash drama
TWO people have been seriously injured after a car being pursued by police crashed on the A24 Horsham bypass.Police said the vehicle was connected to a burglary at a home in Goring earlier in the afternoon.Officers are still looking for the driver who
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Review: Father John Misty, Brighton Dome, November 9 ★★★★★
THE question ahead of Father John Misty’s gig was what version would fans be given; the morose chronicler of man’s misgivings from latest album Pure Comedy or the out-of-control lothario of past live performances. Early indications were that it
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Woman threatened by stranger in the street
A GROUP of teenagers helped distract a man who grabbed a woman and started threatening her.The victim was walking in Barncroft Drive, Lindfield, when the stranger approached.Sussex Police believe he only ran off because about 15 teenagers turned into
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Why Ryan knows how the fans will be feeling as Aussies push for World Cup
Mathew Ryan is ready for two of the biggest matches of his life. And he hopes to return from his trip around the globe as a World Cup finalist. The Albion goalkeeper plays for Australia in Honduras tonight in the first leg of their play-off
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Care home inquiry: woman released under investigation
A WOMAN arrested on suspicion of neglect and fraud as part of a police investigation into the deaths of 12 people living in care homes has been released under investigation. She was arrested on Thursday morning and released later in the evening, Sussex
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Pub Spy: I return to the venue of my most infamous review and boy did I get a surprise
PubSpy is nothing if not a fair man. Some folks may disagree, but I’ve always prided myself on producing an honest and balanced report of everything I find in every pub I visit. And few have received a tougher telling of the truth than the County
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Crash on A23/A27 junction causes delays for commuters
THREE cars have been involved in a crash. Police were called to the junction of the A23/A27 in Patcham at around 6.45am this morning, after three cars collided. Further up the road on the A23 London Road Northbound between the A27 and A273,
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Albion keeping close tabs on Propper
ALBION are keeping close tabs on Davy Propper after their midfielder suffered a minor injury setback. But the Seagulls are confident their influential midfielder will be delivered back to them fit for Premier League action. Propper sat out
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Leader agrees to let Labour vet statements
A COUNCIL leader agreed to let Labour party officials vet his public statements,emails seen by The Argus show. Warren Morgan, Labour leader of Brighton and Hove City Council, made the concession after damning criticism from the chairs of the city
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Technician dies working on World Cup stadium
A CONSTRUCTION worker fell to his death working on a football stadium set to host the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Zachary Cox, 40, from Hove, was working at height on a suspended catwalk platform at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha. A
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Hippodrome’s buyer wants it to be a hotel
THE hippodrome has been purchased by a developer who intends to turn it into a luxury hotel, The Argus can reveal. The 120-year-old Hippodrome, in Middle Street, Brighton, has been closed since 2006. It was bought this week by Aized Sheikh, an
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‘Man killed by brutal attack in his home’
A MAN was killed by a brain injury caused by his head being stamped on or kicked, a court was told. Alan Creasy, 65, had at least 22 separate injuries on his body pathologist Dr Robert Chapman told Duncan Hearsey’s murder trial at Lewes Crown Court
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Man accused of beating his victim in the face in a mosque
THE father of Islamic jihadi fighters who died in Syria has appeared in court charged with assaulting a man in a mosque. Abubaker Deghayes, 49, pleaded not guilty to the charge at Brighton Magistrates Court on Thursday morning. Deghayes, of
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Body pulled from the river in town centre
A BODY was pulled from the river near a busy town centre yesterday afternoon. Emergency services were called to Shoreham footbridge after shoppers first spotted something in the River Adur at about 1.30pm. Brighton and Hove Buses suspended
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Councillor is honoured for his work
COUNCILLOR Dan Dunbar has been named runner-up in the Star Councils awards.It is a national scheme hosted by the National Association of Local Councils. The awards recognise and highlight best practice in local councils, councillors and clerks.Cllr Dunbar
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Lush celebrates her 100th by volunteering
A CHARITY shop volunteer has celebrated her 100th birthday.Doreen “Lush” Napier- Andrews helps out at the British Red Cross shop in Lewes High Street.After family events on the big day itself, Lush’s Red Cross friends held a celebration for her at the
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Scaling up Iceland’s largest volcanoes for charity
PROUD Justin White – who works for law firm Coffin Mew – has raised £3,000 for St Wilfrid’s Hospice by scaling three of Iceland’s largest volcanoes in a gruelling four-day team challenge. He said: “The weather kept changing from one extreme to the other
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Young chefs are stars
OUTSTANDING – that was the verdict from diners at an exclusive experience at Chichester College.Catering and hospitality students hosted a special pop-up dining evening at the college’s 64 Restaurant and bar.Guided by a team of experts from the Sussex
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Let’s make air travel ‘less scary’ for disabled
STAFF from across Gatwick came together to give disabled people an overview of airport processes.Travelling through an airport can be a challenge for people with restricted mobility or a hidden disability.The activities in the North Terminal allowed
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Disabled artist scoots along to help others
A PHOTOGRAPHER and artist has overcome his disabilities to help others.John Hardwick was born with shortened limbs as a result of his mother being given the controversial drug thalidomide to treat her morning sickness.John, 55, from Brighton, used to
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Wildlife charity better equipped to help save lives
LIFE-SAVING equipment is now available for people visiting remote nature reserves.The Sussex Wildlife Trust has two defibrillators on board the vehicles it uses to take volunteers around the county.The Sussex Heart Charity supplied one of the machines
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New mural unveiled to brighten area
A NEW mural is being unveiled today (Friday) on Hanover House in Queen’s Road, Brighton. It is the latest part of Stiles Harold Williams’ campaign against unauthorised graffiti and tagging in the city.SHW commissioned a large mural for the side of Hanover
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Winter wildlife games for tots
CHILDREN are encouraged to develop a love for the natural world this winter.Sussex Wildlife Trust’s Nature Tots groups have returned in various locations across Sussex for November and December.The outdoor fun is aimed at children from three to five.Sue