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COVID Jabs for my Grandparents- Robyn Leaney- Steyning Grammar School
Recently my grandparents have received both doses of their COVID vaccine and seem to be feeling more confident with their lives, I asked them a few questions on how they felt before and how they feel since having it. How did you feel during the peak
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Dutch giants are eyeing move for Albion midfielder
Albion midfielder Davy Propper could be handed a route back to the Dutch top flight. PSV are understood to be keen to take back the midfielder they sold to the Seagulls almost four years ago. Sources in the Netherlands suggest Albion want 10
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Driver arrested after ten 'illegal immigrants' found inside lorry
A DRIVER was arrested after ten people were found inside a refrigerated lorry this evening. Sussex Police stopped a lorry on the A24 at Findon Valley, Worthing, just before 6.45pm, and ten people were rescued. Emergency services carried out
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Teenager punched as attackers steal his bike in broad daylight
A TEENAGER was punched as a group of attackers stole his bike from him in a park robbery. The 16-year-old was walking in Hove Park with three other friends at 4.30pm on Wednesday, April 7, when they were approached by a group of about seven people
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Bomb squad called after suspected unexploded mortar shell found in park
A SUSPECTED unexploded bomb found in a popular park today has been safely removed. Sussex Police cordoned off a section of Stanmer Park earlier today at about 2pm after a "possible unexploded mortar shell" was found. Officers closed the area
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Brighton are glad to be back racing after Covid-hit 2020 season
What a sight this is for Brighton race-goers. The new season is in full swing after 18 months of inactivity. This afternoon's meeting was their second of the year after the track had stood quiet since October 2019. There is an early evening
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Here's where to see the stars of RuPaul's Drag Race in Brighton
QUEENS from RuPaul’s Drag Race are set to sashay onto stages in Brighton this year. Prior to the pandemic, 2020 was set to be a fantastic year for drag fans following the successful launch of the first-ever season of RuPaul's Drag Race UK.
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Former Albion and Crawley midfielder to hang up his boots
Former Albion and Crawley utility man Romain Vincelot has this afternoon announced on social media that he will retire from football at the end of the season. The 35-year-old spent one year with the Seagulls in the 2011/12 season where he made
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Whitehawk of one of the Isthmian League clubs to join social media boycott
The PitchingIn Isthmian League have joined the social media boycott. They will join The FA, Premier League, EFL, FA Women’s Super League, FA Women’s Championship, PFA, LMA, PGMOL, Kick It Out and the FSA in coming together for a social media boycott
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College to remain shut and students offered counselling after 'shots fired'
A COLLEGE will remain shut with students and staff to be offered counselling after a suspected gunman stormed the building. Armed police arrived at Crawley College yesterday afternoon after reports of shots being fired. An 18-year-old was arrested
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Police thank teacher and support staff for detaining suspected gunman
POLICE have thanked a teacher and college staff member for their "quick thinking" and "heroics" after they tackled and detained a suspected gunman. A heroic teacher and member of support staff at Crawley College have been praised by the force as
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Incredible shots as April's Pink Moon lights up the skies
STARGAZERS were treated to the biggest and brightest full moon of the year so far last night as April's Pink Moon lit up the skies. Argus Camera Club members were quick to snap incredible images of the supermoon as it rose last night and peaked
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Fears for missing teenager who did not return home at weekend
THERE are fears for a missing teenager who did not return home over the weekend. Chloe Sharp from Crawley was last seen leaving her home at about 8.40pm on Sunday, but did not return later that evening as planned. The 16-year-old is white,
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Bus driver 'took detour' before bridge crash – passenger suffers head injuries
THE driver of a double-decker bus took a detour from a planned diversion before crashing into a bridge, ripping off the roof, their employer has said. It comes after police revealed the roof of the bus was smashed off after the driver “misjudged
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Possible unexploded bomb found at park - police close the area
POLICE have shut part of a popular park after a potential unexploded bomb was found. Officers have cordoned off a section of Stanmer Park this afternoon after a "possible unexploded mortar shell" was found at the beauty spot. A 100-metre cordon
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Investigation uncovers people selling NHS Covid vaccine cards on Ebay for profit
PEOPLE are using online auction sites to sell coronavirus vaccine cards and are making hundreds of pounds worth of profit. An investigation has found that NHS Covid vaccine cards, which are given to those when they receive their first dose of the
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Bogus builders are taking cash for roof work in latest scam
FAKE builders have been making bogus claims to fix people’s roofs without actually doing the work, police say. There have been reports of vulnerable victims being taken to their bank by the conmen in Sussex. Officers believe a number of people
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Cyclist struck over the head as his bike is stolen by man in alley
A YOUNG man was struck in the head and robbed of his bicycle. Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident in Crawley. It happened in an alley near the junction of Baker Close and Malthouse Road, near the Southgate shops, at 11.50am on
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Brighton school praise 'remarkable' former pupil who made Oscar history
CONGRATULATIONS have flooded in for a filmmaker after she triumphed at the Oscars. Nomadland director Chloe Zhao, who attended Brighton College, won best director – becoming the first woman of colour to do so. Chloe, who was born in China before
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Young rugby player suffers horrific injury while playing in France
A RUGBY player from Sussex has suffered a horrific injury while playing in France. James Lasis, 25, is said to be in a “serious condition” after injuring his neck while playing for Stade Nicois. Lasis, who was born in Haywards Heath and went
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Ref involved in West Ham red card row is heading to the Amex
Chris Kavanagh will take charge of Albion’s game versus Leeds. The referee from Lancashire was in the spotlight – and widely criticised - when he sent off West Ham’s Fabian Balbuena against Chelsea at the weekend. Balbuena caught Ben Chilwell
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Eastenders star excited to star in stage thriller based on a Peter James novel
AN EASTENDERS star has said he “can’t wait” to perform in a stage adaptation of a popular crime novel. Adam Woodyatt, who has played Ian Beale in EastEnders for more than 35 years, is swapping Walford for the theatre as he prepares to play the
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Coventry boss would 'jump' at the chance to have Gyokeres back next season
Coventry Boss Mark Robins would love to have Viktor Gyokeres back at the club next season. The striker had a tough first half of the season on loan at fellow Championship side, Swansea where he failed to make the impression he would have hoped.
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WATCH: Adorable moment animal lovers help ducklings get safely back home to pond
A MUM and her 14 baby ducklings halted traffic when they were personally escorted by a convoy of volunteers after they got trapped far from their pond. It's thought the mallard ended up on a nearby caravan park because she was after a safe place
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Iron Maiden lead singer coming to Brighton for intimate show
A FAMOUS singer and songwriter is offering fans the chance to spend an evening with him on a spoken word tour. Bruce Dickinson, 62, is best known for his work as the lead singer of Iron Maiden. The musician is now touring the country on a spoken
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Woman soldier 'sacked' from army after headbutting wife in Sussex barracks
A SOLDIER has reportedly been sacked from the army after headbutting her wife in series of drunken attacks. Gunner Renee Mulcahy pleaded guilty to beating wife Sophie Penfold on several occasions at their home on Thorney Island, West Sussex, according
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Albion boss in running for manager of the season award
Hope Powell is in the running for the FA WSL manager of the year award. The Albion boss is one of five nominations after guiding her side into the top half of the table. Their season has included landmark wins over Chelsea and Manchester United
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Striker posts emotional message after being released by Albion
Striker Danny Cashman has posted an emotional message on social media after he was released by Albion. The 20-year-old was one of five players from the U23's who were not offered a new deal yesterday. Read:Danny Cashman is among the five players
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Sussex star sets early pace in Championship rankings
Ollie Robinson is setting the early pace among County Championship wicket-takers. The Sussex seamer has 20 scalps in the first three rounds of fixtures. That puts him three ahead of his nearest challengers. Craig Overton (Somerset), Ryan
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Drivers warned over car insurance change starting from next week
DRIVERS across the UK are being warned of a change to their car insurance starting from the end of April. The move could make your cover invalid if you don’t know about the new change. Measures put in place to protect drivers amid the coronavirus
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Two million UK drivers face £1,000 fine as lockdown ends, experts warn
UP TO two million drivers in the UK could be at risk of a £1,000 fine, according to experts. Lockdown has seen MOT tests pushed back meaning cars are overdue for their test with motorists risking a four-figure penalty. According to research
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30 destinations set to be added to 'green list' for British holidaymakers
AS LOCKDOWN restrictions ease across the UK, Brits are still hanging on to hopes of a summer holiday this year. Under Boris Johnson’s current roadmap out of lockdown travel abroad could be permitted as early as May 17. The government’s traffic
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Hero teacher 'tackles suspected gunman' at college after shots fired
A MEMBER of staff at a college has been praised as a hero after they tackled a suspected gunman yesterday. Two college workers were injured and an 18-year-old was arrested after officers received reports that gunshots had been fired at Crawley
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Fund to help young athletes launched in memory of runner who died of hypothermia
THE family of a Team GB runner, who died from hypothermia when the weather on his afternoon run turned deadly, have launched a grant scheme in his name. Chris Smith, 43, who was described as experienced and passionate about running, died on Perthshire
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Rooks new boss on how the move came about
Lewes’ new manager Tony Russell was ‘blown away’ by the club and admits it was one of the main reasons behind him joining. Russell and his assistant Joe Vines, who used to play for the Rooks, signed a two-year deal at the Dripping Pan on Sunday
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Police search house after 'gunshots fired' at college
POLICE have searched a house after "shots were fired" at a busy college yesterday. Two teachers were injured and an 18-year-old was arrested after officers received reports that gunshots had been fired at Crawley College at about 3pm. A firearm
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‘Avoid the road’ – driver and passenger injured after bus crashes into bridge
THE AMBULANCE service is treating people for injuries after a bus crashed into a railway bridge this morning. The roof of the double-decker bus was smashed off after the driver “misjudged” the bridge in Rocky Lane between Haywards Heath and Burgess
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Southwick manager believes title is a massive 'boost' for everyone at the club
Southwick manager Sammy Donnelly believes being crowned champions has given everyone at the club a ‘boost’. The Wickers secured the Mid Sussex League Championship title on Saturday with 5-1 win at Mile Oak and with it, promotion to the Premier
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These birds know how to pose
ARGUS camera club members are enjoying the scenes at the new pelican lake at the Wildlife and Wetlands Trust in Arundel. This lovely shot is by Keith Duke. For a chance to see your photos published in the paper and online, join the club at www.facebook.com
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Anger after council threatens to call police on worker handing out tea samples
A BUSINESS owner has spoken out after council workers threatened to call the police on an employee giving out free tea samples. Bird and Blend handed out free brews on its doorstep in Brighton’s North Laine to celebrate National Tea Day last week
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‘A slap in the face’ or ‘not harming anyone’? – reaction to £750 Rockwater membership
READERS have reacted to the introduction of a £750 membership card at Rockwater. The owner of the Hove seafront venue, Luke Davis, says the card “simply offers priority access to specific events” and is to ensure locals are prioritised over “out
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Rockwater owner responds to criticism of £750 membership card
ROCKWATER has responded to a backlash over the introduction of a £750 membership card. The owner of the Hove seafront venue, Luke Davis, says the card “simply offers priority access to specific events” and is to ensure locals are prioritised over
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Albion break yet another record this season
Despite Albion’s defeat to already-relegated Sheffield United on Saturday they have broken yet another record this season. The Seagulls have picked up their best points return on the road since they were promoted to the Premier League. Their
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Missed appointments may cost hospital trust more than £5 million
A HOSPITAL trust is estimated to have lost millions of pounds due to thousands of missed appointments through the pandemic, figures show. More than £5 million is calculated to have been wasted due to the missed appointments at Brighton and Sussex
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'Protect us from muscular cyclists riding at speed'
IN THE Argus front page article "Cyclists in danger" on April 22, Chris Williams from Bricycles said that it is very "important...for people cycling to be kept separate from busy traffic". I agree, and have wholeheartedly supported the proposal
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'Car fumes must be affecting our brains'
CAR ploughs through home. Road blocked after four-vehicle pile-up. Motorcyclist dies in crash on A273. Cyclist injured in hit-and-run. Lorry crash leaves motorcylist dead. Cyclist in her 30s dies after being hit by truck. These stories have all
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How my dream came true after a nightmare year
OUR trader of the week is Michaela Myers, 53, of Regency Square, Brighton, who runs Barney’s delicatessen. She tells us all about it... At Barney’s delicatessen we are proud purveyors of the finest locally sourced products – Sussex cheeses, charcuterie
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A walk in the park - do you know where it is?
THIS wonderful Argus archive picture is Preston Park Avenue, Brighton, in about 1951. The children seem to have collected some firewood from the tree felling. Speculation over the little girl’s uniform suggested it might have been nearby St Bernadette
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'It's make or break time... the future has to be green'
Green Jobs Action Day took place on March 24. It was organised by Green New Deal UK and backed by campaigners across the country. I took part in a short film interview with Green New Deal UK, joining the sea of voices calling for a greener and sustainable
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'It's a great feeling' - generous barber offers free haircuts to the homeless
A BARBER shop whose customers include football stars is offering free haircuts to homeless people and those struggling financially due to Covid-19. Kemal Akdag, who runs the Turkish barbershop Bladez Barbers in Shoreham, has had a busy couple of
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How long will we need to wear face masks? Here's everything we know
Face masks have become a normal part of everyday life during the Covid pandemic - but when can we stop wearing them? Face masks are currently required in almost all indoor public spaces that are open, both for staff and customers. Anyone who
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Puppy scam alert as family left 'devastated' after driving across country
A FAMILY who travelled almost 200 miles to collect a new puppy were left empty-handed due to a scam. Sussex Police are urging people to be aware of puppy scammers after a family paid £500 for a golden retriever puppy and travelled from Shropshire
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Big Hug Brewing's new Pave The Way ale to help homeless and ex-offenders
A BREWING company has launched a new beer in Sussex stores to help homeless people. Big Hug Brewing’s new beer called Pave The Way Pale Ale has been developed as part of their support for charity partner Only A Pavement Away (OAPA). The charity
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Campaigners call for ice rink to be built on the King Alfred site
THERE are renewed calls for an ice rink to be built on the site of a seafront leisure centre - and for the city's ice hockey team to be resurrected. Campaigners have been demanding a new attraction in the city since Brighton’s last permanent ice