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Police oppose drinks licence over crime problems in area
Violent crime and public order problems were cited by Sussex Police as the force objected to a new food outlet being granted a drinks licence in a busy Brighton street. Police licensing officer Claire Abdulkader said that St James’s Street had
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Urgent meeting planned to save gem of Brighton seafront
The council’s cabinet plans to hold an urgent meeting soon to make a key decision about the future of the Madeira Terraces restoration project. Members are expected to appoint a building contractor to start the £12 million first phase of the project
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Person hit by car near train station
A pedestrian was hit by a car near a train station. The AA reported delays on the B2140 Station Road near Angmering Way after a person was hit by a car. READ MORE: Crews rescue dog from Hurstpierpoint residential fire The incident took
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Dog rescued from fire in residential area
Fire crews rescued a dog from a kitchen fire in a residential area. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were called to a kitchen fire at a property in Manor Road, Hurstpierpoint, at 2.03pm. Four fire engines were on scene and firefighters
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Man threatened and has bag stolen outside supermarket
A man was threatened and had his bag stolen outside a supermarket. Police were called to a report of a robbery in Church Wood Drive, St Leonards, near the Tesco superstore at around 5.30pm on Tuesday, July 23. A Sussex Police spokesman confirmed
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Watch: Moment student proposes to girlfriend of six years at his graduation
A university student proposed to his girlfriend at his graduation ceremony. Joe Walters, from Peacehaven, popped the question as he graduated from Bath Spa University with a degree in sociology. The 23-year-old got down on one knee to girlfriend
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Girls Aloud promise 'extra special' show for Brighton Pride with 'surprises'
Girls Aloud have promised an “extra special show” for their set at Brighton and Hove Pride. The girl group will headline the annual celebration’s fundraising festival Fabuloso in Preston Park on August 3. It follows the band’s reunion tour
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Campaigners saddened as village bank closes for good
A district's last bank will close today, leaving campaigners who gathered more than 1,000 signatures against plans disheartened. The closure of the bank leaves the village and entire Arun district without a NatWest. Fiona Bates, who set up
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Amario produces one of his trademarks - as he says Albion move is about 'opportunity'
Albion fans have seen the Amario Cozier-Duberry trademark – or one of them at least. But he is putting no timescale on making a breakthrough into the Premier League. The teen from Arsenal cut inside on to his left foot and curled home with
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Landowner fined after bringing waste onto farm to burn it
A landowner who brought waste onto his farm to dispose of it and burn it has been fined. Ian Hobden has been ordered to pay nearly £1,300 by magistrates. East Sussex County Council issued a planning contravention notice (PCN) as it investigated
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'Landmark' plan to transform promenade approved
Plans to redevelop a town’s promenade have been approved. The scheme will see the promenade above West Beach in Newhaven transformed with a new 296m2 restaurant, outdoor gym, children’s play area and improved pedestrian links. Following the
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Olympian vows to become football club owner as he cycles through Sussex
An Olympic champion cyclist said he loved a Sussex football club so much he wants to become an owner. Chris Boardman, who won gold for Great Britain in the men’s individual pursuit cycling at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona and was made a CBE, spoke
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Barco sets Argentina goal as he enjoys pre-season with Seagulls
Valentin Barco wants to play a big part for Albion - and work his way back into the Argentina squad. The youngster signed from Boca Juniors last term played at left-back in the final win over Kashima Antlers. His set-piece delivery was pinpoint
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Deadly bacteria found in lake as dog owners warned to stay away
People have been warned to stay out of a lake as dangerous bacteria have been found. Arun District Council has reported that “high levels of E.coli and Enterococci” have been found in Mewsbrook Lake, Littlehampton, and has warned dog owners to
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Olivia Attwood's new reality TV show set to give 'bad boyfriends' a shock
Love Island star Olivia Attwood is set to whip “badly behaved boyfriends” into shape in a new reality TV show coming to ITV2 later this year. The series will see eight unsuspecting men flown to a Greek island under the premise of filming a series
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Treasury gives verdict on whether 1p and 2p coins will go out of circulation
The Treasury has shared whether 1p and 2p coins would be phased out of circulation after reports suggested they could be under threat. Articles from several publications said that the Treasury had made no new orders for 1p or 2p coins to the Royal
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Universal Credit and PIP claimants to receive early DWP payment next month
Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the bank holiday next month. Monday, August 26, is a bank holiday, meaning payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) won’t be made on this day
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Are you allowed to punch a seagull if it tries to steal your food?
We've all been there, walking up a promenade on a hot summer day enjoying an ice cream or some fish and chips. Nothing could ruin the moment. Well, enter the beaky little nightmare. Seagulls are natural-born foragers and a right royal pain
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10 foods that will help you 'live longer, lose weight and feel better'
The founder of 'Blue Zones' Dan Buettner has shared ten ingredients that could help you "live longer, lose weight and feel better". The National Geographic fellow and author, 64, recently took to his Instagram platform to explain the benefits
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'The chamber has become more muted since the introduction of the cabinet'
It was an absolute pleasure to welcome Ollie Sykes back to the council chamber last week for his third stint as councillor for Brunswick and Adelaide ward. Ollie replaces Jilly Stevens who stepped down recently due to ill health and I wish her
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An extraordinary day when Albion blue and white was out in force in Tokyo
It was a day like no other in Albion’s history – and an extraordinary occasion. Albion and J-League side Kashima Antlers were watched by 25,000 at the Olympic Stadum in Tokyo. And a huge proportion of them were in the blue and white of the
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McGill says MK is perfect fit as he seeks game time on loan
Tom McGill believes MK Dons is the perfect fit for a season on loan. The Albion goalkeeper will look to pile up game time having been around the first team squad last term. He expects the football played by MK boss Mike Williamson to suit him
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Korean beauty brand to open first store in city
A Korean beauty brand is opening its first store in the city. Pure Seoul will open in Brighton’s North Street next month after the retailer signed a ten-year lease on the site of the former Kurt Geiger. The shop, which will be the brand’s fourth
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Worthing MPs prioritise health in first contributions to House of Commons
Two new members of Parliament have made their first contributions to the chamber prioritising health. Tom Rutland, MP for East Worthing and Shoreham, made his first contribution to the chamber on Tuesday, highlighting the need for NHS investment
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Sussex gardener wins award for 'inspiring' garden
An award-winning gardener has received another TripAdvisor prize for his garden by the sea. Gardener and Argus columnist Geoff Stonebanks, from Seaford, has received yet another award for his garden, Driftwood, which is currently open to the public
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Developer wants to demolish 'shabby' bingo hall and redevelop site
A bingo hall could be demolished and redeveloped. Cayuga Developments want to knock down Buzz Bingo in Rowlands Road, Worthing, and build 47 flats, six houses and commercial space in its place. The company recently acquired the freehold of
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Cosy historic pub with Michelin-trained chef voted best in Sussex
A popular watering hole for walkers, cyclists and horse riders has been voted the best pub in Sussex. Landlady Kate Maynard says the vote in The Argus Your Favourite awards made all of her hard work worthwhile after she bought the pub with her
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RNLI volunteer completes Ironbourne middle-distance triathlon in under seven hours
A lifeboat station volunteer has completed a challenging triathlon in under seven hours to raise money for the RNLI. Eastbourne RNLI volunteer Ben Saunders, 23, completed the IronBourne middle-distance challenge on July 14. This included a
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Two nurses struck off as patient's suicide 'could have been avoided'
Two nurses have been struck off after a patient whose condition was deteriorating took his own life. Iorwerth John and Martin Pettitt worked at Worthing Assessment and Treatment Service (ATS) as community mental health nurses. The man, named
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Work to build new flats on former RAF cadet site set to begin within weeks
Work to build new homes on a former RAF cadet site is set to begin. Worthing Borough Council said it has selected Sunninghill contractors to build 11 energy-efficient council homes on land in Victoria Road, Worthing. These flats will be used
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New bar coming soon to seafront
A new bar will open on a town’s seafront. A banner above the former Karma bar and Kitchen in Worthing’s Marine Parade promises the venue, called Flamingos, is “coming soon”. The banner shows a flamingo holding a cocktail and says “Worthing’
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Urban jungle captured in dramatic city snaps
Brighton and Hove is a city full of surprises. Famed for its beautiful Regency architecture, it can be easy to forget about the modern tower blocks which have shot up all over the city. Camera Club snapper Phil Stacey made it his mission to
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New seafront hotel with 226 rooms swings open its doors
An upmarket seafront hotel with 226 rooms has swung open its doors for the first time. The ribbon in front of the Maldron Hotel was cut last Wednesday with its 65 staff welcoming customers into the huge building. It sits on the site of the