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Ousted Sussex MP and grandson of Winston Churchill allowed back into Conservative party
TEN of the 21 Tories who were booted out of the party had the whip restored tonight just moments before voting to trigger a general election . Winston Churchill’s grandson Sir Nicholas Soames was among the group welcomed back into the fold tonight
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Crawley knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Colchester United
Crawley suffered a 3-1 defeat to Colchester United in the Carabao Cup fourth round at the People’s Pension Stadium. A long-range strike from captain Dannie Bulman put the Reds ahead. Colchester levelled the game up straight away thanks to a header
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Brighton and Hove MPs react as Parliament debates general election
MPS HAVE reacted after Jeremy Corbyn announced he would support a general election – effectively pushing the button on a Christmas time poll. The Labour leader announced yesterday that he would support Boris Johnson’s plan for a December election
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Walker dubs town 'Poohaven' after seeing 'vulgar' dog waste bin
A PASSERBY was “disgusted” as she walked past an overflowing dog poo bin. Bags filled with dog waste were piled on top of the bin as well as a large number of sacks scattered around the base. The passerby said it was a “vulgar” sight as she walked
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Who are they? Police search for identities after violence during vegan protest at pizzerias
POLICE are searching for these people after reports of violence during a vegan demonstration. An investigation has been launched after vegan demonstrators stormed pizzerias near Brighton Town Hall on September 29 in a series of protests. First
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Albion's Alzate named in provisional 34-man Colombia squad
Albion's Steven Alzate has been named in a provisional 34-man senior Colombia squad for two friendlies. Manager Carlos Queiroz has included the versatile Alzate in his squad for games against Peru on November 15, in Miami, and four days later against
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LETTER: The worst of the worst happens here
FROM a past councillor’s point of view, Mayor Phillips, you’re quite right. Brighton and Hove could beautiful city and so it should be. However I know, from past experience, the rot set in when the Green Party took control in 2011. It seems
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People urged NOT to travel to Lewes Bonfire Night - here's all you need to know
THE Lewes Bonfire celebrations next Tuesday will cause travel disruption. Organisers have raised “serious concerns” about overcrowding and are urging revellers not to travel to the event. After 4.45pm the following roads will be closed:
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'Spread the word' – Family of missing backpacker invite people to pray for Amelia at vigil
THE family of Amelia Bambridge is holding a vigil for the missing backpacker. It will be held at St Michael’s Catholic Church in Hayling Rise, Worthing, on Wednesday evening at 8.30pm Amelia’s sister, Sharon Schultes, has invited everyone to
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FAN PICTURES: Relive the joy of Saturday's Albion win against Everton
SEAGULLS fans enjoyed seeing Brighton and Hove Albion beat Everton with a late-winner. Were you there? Can you spot yourself in these pictures?
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Connolly and Duffy named in Republic of Ireland's provisional squad
Albion duo Aaron Connolly and Shane Duffy have been named in the Republic of Ireland's provisional 39-man squad for games against New Zealand and Denmark in Dublin. Connolly was called up to the main squad from the U21s in the last international
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FOUND: Desperate search for 'vulnerable' young boy last seen near city centre supermarket
A YOUNG boy who has been missing for days has been spotted at a supermarket. George Maynard had not been seen since Sunday but was sighted near the Morrisons store in St James's Street, Brighton, at about 7pm yesterday. The 12-year-old is missing
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Moulsecoomb boxing trio's medal success
Moulsecoomb had plenty to celebrate in the National Development Championships finals in Banbury after their three boxers came home with two golds and one silver between them. The first of the two golds was won by Luke O’Brien in the junior class
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Albion Duo’s return is stoking up the fight for places says Ryan
Maty Ryan says competition for places is hotting up again after Albion had two players make their long-awaited returns from injury. Summer signing Leandro Trossard, who picked up a groin injury on international duty with Belgium at the start of
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Councillors are united over better air pledge
COUNCILLORS united to put improving air quality at the top of their agenda. One year into their Better Breathing action plan, West Sussex councillors agreed to call on the Government for funding to help tackle air quality issues. At a meeting
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Argus comment: MP is shining example of beating dyslexia stigma
TODAY we have reported on the story of Hove and Portslade MP Peter Kyle’s battle with dyslexia. Over the years there has been increasing awareness and understanding of the impact being dyslexic can have upon children’s education. For many the
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Another person charged after video of liquid being poured on man in street
ANOTHER person has been charged after a video emerged of liquid being poured on a 60-year-old man. Peter Derbyshire, 37, of Elm Tree Close, Bognor Regis, has been charged with assault , has been charged with assault after the incident in Duke
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A27 CRASH: Road closures and severe delays due to incident
THERE are severe delays of up to 40 minutes on the A27 after a crash. Part of of the road near lancing has been closed westbound while emergency services deal with the incident. It has been reported that delays increasing on Crockhurst Hill
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Police appeal to find wanted man after breaching court orders
POLICE have issued an appeal to track down a wanted man. Luke Ellis, also known as Scott Ellis, is wanted for failing to comply with court orders in Hastings. The 31-year-old scaffolder was convicted of driving offences, and is 6ft tall, with
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Man harassed woman and threatened to share intimate video of her
A MAN threatened to share an intimate video of a woman with her university. Ethan Jackman harassed a woman, whom The Argus has chosen not to name, in Brighton. He sent abusive messages and emails and made threats to share “intimate” videos.
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Pickpocket and thief is jailed for his crimes
A PICKPOCKET and thief has been jailed after a string of offences. Peter Lonergan stole an electric shaver from Boots in Eastbourne. The 35-year-old had been released on licence from prison and was already subject to a community order for shoplifting
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Alleged racial abuse of Albion footballer dismissed as banter
A TEENAGE Burnley fan hurled racist abuse at Brighton defender Gaetan Bong during a Premier League match, a court has heard. Nathan Higgins, 19, allegedly targeted the player with racially aggravated insults during a game between Burnley and Brighton
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Road blocked while services attempt to remove person from building
A ROAD has been blocked while emergency services try to get a person out of a building. Police, the ambulance service and a fire engine are currently in Osmond Road, Hove, trying to get the person out of a house in the street. Residents report
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Sheffield signs new contract with Sussex
Left-arm seamer Will Sheffield has signed a new contract with Sussex. Injury ruled the 19-year-old out for the 2019 season but Sheffield is working back to full fitness following successful knee surgery during the summer. The pathway graduate
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Brighton Film Festival begins next week - all you need to know
BRIGHTON’S answer to Cannes begins next week. The 17th edition of Cinecity, the Brighton Film Festival, will feature early screenings, Q&As with directors, live performances of new film scores and material from the archives to independent venues
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'Simply unacceptable' - council spends £47,000 on legal fees in academy battle
PARENTS have blasted a council’s decision to spend almost £50,000 in legal fees during a school dispute. East Sussex County Council spent £47,618 on lawyers during its campaign to convert Peacehaven Community School into a company-run academy,
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Woman in court over spitting and attacking police while drunk
A WOMAN spat at and attacked police officers during a domestic row. Police were called to the home of Courtney MacQueen in Ousedale Close, Lewes. Officers had removed an ex partner from the flat – they had gone there over concerns for her.
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Zombie horde traipse through city centre
WITH houses and gardens being transformed this week into ghastly Halloween scenes, we look back at when Brighton seafront was taken over by zombies. Were you there when the undead dropped by for a ride on a Brighton and Hove Bus?
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'We're struggling to beat the most unpopular Prime Minister in history' – Peter Kyle MP
A LABOUR MP has admitted his party is struggling to beat "the most unpopular Prime Minster in history". Peter Kyle, the representative for Hove and Portslade, made the admission on Sky News this morning, He said: "We are behind in the polls
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Man 'threatened city centre sandwich shop staff with broken bottle and demanded money'
A SANDWICH shop was blocked off by police after a vicious robbery. A man is reported to have threatened Subway staff with a broken bottle as he demanded they hand over money from the till. He then made off from the store in Queens Road, Brighton
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Amazon and Royal Mail scam targeting online shoppers
SHOPPERS are being warned about fraudulent messages being sent out by scammers pretending to be from parcel delivery companies and online purchasing sites. Residents have been sent messages with links purporting to be from Royal Mail, Amazon and
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Sussex Police pledge to tackle antisocial behaviour after increased reports
POLICE are working to tackle “youths causing issues”. Officers in Lewes say they are aware problems have been reported in the Seahaven areas in the past few weeks. In response they say they are paying “visits to known individuals” and are increasing
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Picture of the Day: View from the Palace Pier
JESSY Pixy Rose took this picture at the weekend on the Palace Pier. Want to see your picture in The Argus? Join The Argus Camera Club at facebook.com/groups.cameraclubargus.
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Six men arrested as police reveal they are now searching for backpacker's body
POLICE have quizzed six men over the disappearance of a backpacker in Cambodia. Amelia Bambridge, 21, has been missing from the Koh Rong island since Wednesday last week. Her family from Worthing have flown out to help search for her, including
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Crawley Town revved up for Carabao Cup crunch clash with Colchester
TOM DALLISON admits Crawley Town’s Carabao Cup clash with Colchester United tonight is a “big” moment in club history. But he insists Gabriele Cioffi’s Reds will treat it no differently to any other game as they bid to reach the quarter-finals
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Met Office predicts snow in latest long-range forecast
THE Met Office was warned it could snow in the coming weeks. The weather forecasters have just released their latest long-range forecast. And it says from Sunday, November 10 to Sunday, November 24, higher ground is "likely" to see snow at
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MPs reject plan for December 12 election (but it's not over yet)
BORIS Johnson's bid for a general election before Christmas has failed. The Prime Minister’s election bid on Monday night, made under the Fixed-Term Parliaments Act (FTPA), required a two-thirds Commons majority - 434 MPs - to agree to an election
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Walking routes to school 'must be improved'
FEAR of cars and dodging traffic prompted a councillor mother to make a passionate call for ways to improve walking routes to school. Green councillor Sarah Nield wants more signs and other visual elements to encourage drivers across Brighton and
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Shoppers slam 'unsafe and unhygienic' supermarket
SHOPPERS have expressed concern about their supermarket being unsafe and unhygienic. Residents have reported multiple leaks in the ceiling of the Co-op in Meridian Way, Peacehaven. There are plastic boxes put out to collect dripping water obstructing
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Potter praises another side to striker Connolly's game
Graham Potter has praised the unsung side of teen striker Aaron Connolly. But the head coach believes Albion can get more out of his pairing with top scorer Neal Maupay. Connolly made headlines in the 3-2 win over Everton as the player involved
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Voters have the right to change their minds
OVER the last few days our Parliament has been grappling with some challenging issues relating to our proposed departure from the European Union, most of which appear to be caused by Parliament or the Government. We keep on hearing or reading that
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'No real leads' in search for missing backpacker, brother says
THE brother of a British backpacker missing in Cambodia says he feels let down by the UK government as the search for her continues. Amelia Bambridge, 21, from Worthing, was last seen at a beach party on the island of Koh Rong on Wednesday.
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'It shouldn't have been listed as en suite' – Estate agent apologises for toilet next to the bed listing
AN estate agent has apologised an advert for a one-bedroom apartment – with a toilet next to the bed. Flat-hunters reacted with astonishment to a property in Guildford Road, Brighton, which was listed for rent at £1,000 per month. Pictures
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Alternative Valley Gardens vision is a 'bodged' scheme says environmental activist
AN ENVIRONMENTAL activist says the people behind an alternative plan for a major road scheme “do not know what they’re talking about”. Chris Todd has blasted the Valley Garden Forum’s vision for the major Brighton works as a “bodged” scheme and
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'Wonderful and strong' student died suddenly after taking popular weight loss pill
A BRIGHT young student was found dead in bed after taking a popular diet pill. Lindsey Bone was a promising criminology student at the University of Sussex. The 20-year-old was found dead in her bedroom in Coombe Road, Brighton, by flatmates
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LETTER: Our once beautiful city is now an absolute disgrace
HOW dare the mayor, Councillor Alexandra Phillips, rant to The Argus (under the guise of her MEP status), about the truly appalling state of Regency Ward, Brighton, which she and her husband, Councillor Tom Druitt, represent on the city council?
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My daughter, 4, found mouse dropping in her happy meal, says fuming mother
A MOTHER says her daughter has been put off burgers for life after finding what she claims was a mouse dropping in a McDonald’s Happy Meal. Kellie Claridge, 24, said she bought Arabella, four, the meal from the Shoreham drive-through on Saturday
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Man hurled McDonald's curry sauce at woman in row over wifi adapter
A MAN accused of stealing a wifi adapter threw curry sauce over a woman on the bus. Jordan Russell saw red and attacked Laura Douglas on their way back to Portslade. The 21-year-old had exchanged angry text messages with Ms Douglas before getting
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Thug who carried out attack in A&E among 15 defendants named in court
HERE is a round-up of defendants who have been named in court across Sussex. AARON SALANSON Aged 30, of Blackturns, Hurstpierpoint, admitted drink driving. Tested positive for 47 microgrammes (mcg) of alcohol per 100 millilitres (ml) of breath