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Magical atmosphere at Harry Potter shop opening
EXCITED Harry Potter fans in fancy dress queued in the rain today to be among the first to have a chance to buy wands, chocolate frogs and broomsticks from a new theme shop. Oliver’s in Trafalgar Street opened its doors for the first time at noon
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Crawley Town 1 - 1 Forest Green Rovers
THOMAS VERHEYDT scored on his return to earn Crawley Town a point against relegation rivals Forest Green Rovers. The Dutch target man was out for two months with a knee injury but found the net with ten minutes to go in the 1-1 draw at the Checkatrade
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Man stabbed in pub
A man is in hospital after being stabbed in the neck. He was assaulted by a fellow drinker in the Ferry Inn pub in East Street Shoreham at around half past nine last night. The 24 year old was taken to Worthing Hospital where he remains in
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Remembering the day "grumpy" Jimi Hendrix rocked University of Sussex
HE IS one of the greatest rock stars ever – but 50 years ago today Jimi Hendrix was performing in the modest surroundings of the University of Sussex’s refectory. The legendary musician played as part of a line-up that also included Pink Floyd
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WATCH: police grilled over surge in thefts from vans in Brighton and Hove
ANGRY tradesmen have urged police to do more in a desperate plea to catch thieves responsible for a tool theft crime spree. Thousands of pounds worth of tools have been stolen from vans across Brighton and Hove over the past two months with most
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Kewell questioned himself but he believes Crawley can start to climb
Harry Kewell admits he has questioned himself during a tough start to life as a manager. But the Crawley boss is convinced the hard work put in by his players will see them climb the table. Reds aim for only a second home win of the League
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Duffy ready for the World - after being a killjoy with Albion
Shane Duffy has targeted the World Cup – after becoming a Premier League killjoy. The Republic of Ireland defender is delighted with his “big and ugly” double act alongside Lewis Dunk at the back for Albion. Now he wants to help his country
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Seafront venue could host two day festival
A TWO day dance festival may be on its way to the seafront next summer.Close to 20,000 people would be expected to attend the electronic dance music festival near Concorde 2 in Madeira Drive, Brighton.The proposed festival, which will be debated by the
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‘The council must save our Hippodrome’
CAMPAIGNERS are calling on the council to promise not to allow one of the city’s most beloved buildings to be gutted.The Hippodrome in Middle Street, Brighton, was sold this week to a developer who has written publicly of his intention to turn it into
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Mr Monopoly comes to town for launch of Brighton game
THE second coming of Brighton and Hove Monopoly landed in shops yesterday. Mr Monopoly was in town for the big launch, and started his day with a bite to eat at The Argus’s office in Manchester Street before setting off to Brighton Toy Museum for
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Police chief in running for award
A FORMER police boss has been nominated for an Argus Community Stars Award. Assistant Chief Constable Nev Kemp was previously the divisional commander for Brighton and Hove. He has been put forward for the Beyond The Call Of Duty Award sponsored
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Katie Melua drops into hospital for a surprise visit
SINGER and songwriter Katie Melua helped to entertain young patients when she visited a children’s hospital.The star was at the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital in Brighton to record a piece for the BBC’s Children in Need programme on Friday.Katie
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Backlash over NHS gift from Scientologists
A DONATION of £50,000 from the Church of Scientology to an NHS hospital has been heavily criticised.Queen Victoria Hospital (QVH) is based in East Grinstead, where the US-based church has its UK headquarters.Former Liberal Democrat health spokesman Norman
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Support available for disabled school pupils
SCHOOLS are being offered free training to help cut hate crime against children with disabilities.Enable Me, which is dedicated to raising disability awareness, is offering support and advice to schools in Brighton and Hove and others within a 40-mile
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Now mystery tagger is targeting vehicles
A VANDAL has caused hundreds of pounds of damage to a small recycling firm. Shabitat in Lewes Road, Brighton, was hit by the mystery tagger who has plagued the city in recent months. It has been left with clean-up bills for the two vans that
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Five hour stand-off as tiles thrown down from the roof
A MAN was arrested following a five hour rooftop stand-off which saw hundreds of tiles thrown into the street damaging other houses and cars.The tiles caused thousands of pounds damage to a van, neighbours’ homes and a police car before a man was talked
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Red wine, grapes and chocolate keep you young
RED wine, dark chocolate, red grapes and blueberries are helping scientists discover a way of keeping people young.Researchers from the University of Brighton have discovered how to regenerate ageing skin cells using compounds found in the products.Laboratory
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City prepares for its Christmas switch-on
BRIGHTON’S Christmas lights will be switched on next week and organisers are pledging it will be bigger, better and more festive than ever. The city centre will burst into festive spirit from 5pm on Thursday with a free party in East Street.
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Youth first in Sussex to win squash title
DEDICATION - that’s what you needThat has been shown by Tom Walsh from Hove, after he became the first teenager from Sussex to win the under-19 title at the British Junior Squash Championships.His name is the first from Sussex to be etched on to the trophy
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Covolan played with Coutinho and the national team - but the Worthing keeper is in no rush to return to Brazil
Lucas Covolan played for Brazil and spent a season as club mate of Philippe Coutinho. But the Worthing and former Whitehawk goalkeeper is in no rush to head back home as he makes his way in English football. Covolan is relishing aspects of
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Ryan still on course after goalless World Cup draw
Mathew Ryan is still on course to reach the World Cup finals with Australia. But the Socceroos could face a nervy night in Sydney on Wednesday. Australia drew 0-0 in Honduras in the first leg of their play-off tonight. The sides meet again
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Garton called up for Ashes tour fixture
Sussex seamer George Garton has been called up for England action on the Ashes tour. The left-armer has been added to the squad for the final warm-up match before the Test series. Garton, who was with the England Lions, will be in contention