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Poyet rues missed chances
Gus Poyet lamented 15 bad minutes and some missed chances after his side went down 2-1 at home to Colchester. The dejected Albion boss saw his side create several good openings but still lose a match from which victory would have taken them temporarily
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Unlucky Albion miss out
Albion 1 - Colchester 2 Albion suffered an eighth defeat in 11 home games tonight but were clapped off by their fans. The Seagulls went down 2-1 to Colchester, who now go third, despite creating plenty of chances. Gus Poyet's men eventually
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No changes for Poyet
Albion have named an unchanged starting line-up as they chase a second successive League One win. Peter Brezovan makes his home debut in tonight's tough-looking clash with Colchester. Neither Michel Kuipers nor Graeme Smith are on the bench, suggesting
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Borough striker cleared to play after heart scare
Nathan Crabb has been given the all clear to return to training. The Eastbourne Borough striker has not played since admitting himself to hospital ten weeks ago complaining of chest pains. He was ordered to rest while tests were done but has now been
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Kylmakorpi looks to put injury nightmare behind him
Finland international Joonas Kylmakorpi has revealed the cast-iron logic as to why he can bounce back to form with Eastbourne. He reckons the fact he no longer has eight screws and a 10cm metal plate in his arm can only help him ride a motorbike. Kylmakorpi
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Steve Coogan says Alan Partridge: The Movie will be set in US
Steve Coogan looks set to be spending some time away from his Hove home after revealing today he will set Alan Partridge: The Movie in America. The actor and comedian confirmed the long-rumoured film spin-off of his cult character was finally under way
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Better system
It is we, the voters, who insist MPs do the intense work they do as it is the way democracy is upheld (Letters, December 10). Public bodies only deliver us the services the law requires because they know MPs will hold them to account. MPs who didn’t
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Police support
The Government telling Sussex Police to save money by using part-time police officers Friday and Saturday nights is not in the public interest and puts officers and the public at risk (The Argus, December 5). Although Sussex Police spend £6 million
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People power
A sense of place is a strong tenet in Alastair McIntosh’s recent book and talk in Brighton on climate change, hope and the human condition. Such an example is the creation of the Lewes Road Community Garden, now to be built on by Tesco (The Argus,
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Tories still seem unlikely champions of green policy
The Conservative leader of Brighton and Hove City Council, Mary Mears, seems to have learnt nothing at all from her embarrassing gaffe in the wake of July’s Goldsmid ward by-election when she declared the Green Party’s victory was down to residents “not
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Better voice
As an elected member of Adur District Council I feel it only fair that I explain the accusations made against me by the Conservative Party. I am now a member of the Lib Dems. This does not adversely affect anyone who voted for me or lives within my ward
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Core values
Following the Parliamentary expenses scandal I applaud Neil Parkin, leader of Adur District Council, and Kevin Skepper, Worthing councillor and chairman of East Worthing and Shoreham Conservative Association, in demanding allowances of Conservative
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Moonshine To Stardust, The Barn Theatre, Southwick, until Dec 12
The Southwick Players’ concept of a journey, year by year, of the Roaring Twenties via its songs, dances, writings and historical facts was a good one. Sadly their production stumbled along the way. The stop/go show needed slicker direction to move it
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Guerilla Art Market, Brighton Media Centre, Middle Street, Dec 12 and 13
Whether it’s handmade books, jewellery made from found objects or a dramatic cut-out felt wall hanging, the returning Guerilla Art Market promises scores of Christmas presents for the hard-to-please. Launched last year in Brighton Media Centre, the
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Robinson Crusoe, Connaught Theatre, Worthing, until Jan 4
Why mess with tradition when it delivers timeless family entertainment? From the rhyming couplets in the prologue right through to the glittering walk-down, this self-assured pantomime delivers more than two hours of solid thigh-slapping fun.
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Rooks boss happy to put his faith in youth
Lewes boss Steve Ibbitson is happy to keep producing good youngsters even if bigger clubs cherry pick them. Ibbitson has already lost teenage defender Grant Hall to Albion this season while goalkeeper Rikki Banks continues to interest Wycombe Wanderers
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Sussex Police refused permission to raise council tax
The Government is refusing to allow Sussex police chiefs to raise council tax to get the money they say they need to put more officers on the streets. Sussex Police Authority has been told its share of council tax will be capped if it claims a rise of
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John Bramwell, Hanbury Ballroom, Brighton, Dec 14
“People these days, I don’t know... there are too many singers going on about how they’ve just been dumped by their girlfriend in a coffee shop. I mean, who cares?” So says John Bramwell, the brains behind Manchester three-piece I Am Kloot and the
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Brian Gittins and Friends, Upstairs At Three And Ten, Brighton, Dec 10
For a comedian who appears to have a bit of a cult following, I was left completely baffled as to why after this night at Three And Ten. The little theatre upstairs was packed out for Brian Gittins and Friends, giving the impression that it
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The Melting Vinyl Christmas Party, St George’s Church, Brighton, Dec 10
Melting Vinyl wrapped up its 12th year of promoting gigs in Brighton & Hove with this eclectic mix of low-key music in the heart of Kemp Town. As well as opening the night, The Half Sisters contributed to the evening by providing a festive grotto
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Rusk aiming for a Wembley return
Simon Rusk has been Mr Popular in the Crawley dressing room. In FA Trophy week his team-mates have been quizzing Rusk about his Wembley experience after he played there for York in last year’s final against Stevenage. Rusk said: “We were chatting about
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Brighton and Hove panel to monitor police over fears gay hate crimes are being ignored
A community group is to be set up to scrutinise how the police look into gay hate attacks. Members of Brighton and Hove’s LGBT community have suggested residents have lost confidence in the way Sussex Police and Brighton and Hove City Council deal with
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Johnson keen to make up for lost time
Eastbourne Borough midfielder Simon Johnson is determined to make up for lost time as he eyes a return to Wembley. Johnson made only his third start of the season in the 1-1 draw with Cambridge United last weekend and underlined his potential by walking
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One in four Sussex children are overweight
More than a quarter of ten and 11 year olds in Sussex are either overweight or obese. Latest figures show almost 3,500 Year 6 pupils tested around the county were not a healthy weight. More than 2,800 four and five year olds are also at risk from serious
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Two Brighton pubs close
Two Brighton pubs were closed yesterday after the company that ran them went into administration. The Dyke Tavern in Dyke Road and The Hobgoblin, in York Place, were shut by administrators from Grant Thornton. The pubs were operated by Pubs ’n’ Bars
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Sussex private schools to merge
Two independent schools have announced plans to merge. Eastbourne College and St Andrew's School say they have taken the step to strengthen and guarantee the long term future of “first class independent education” for children in the area. The fee-paying
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Brighton PC helps deliver his own baby
A routine day on the beat for Kevin Brown ended with a 999 emergency of his own as he helped deliver his baby at home. The Sussex Police community support officer had to remove the umbilical cord from around his daughter's neck and make sure
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Sussex coastline could be hit by 10ft of water
Much of the Sussex coastline could be swallowed by the sea, climate change experts have warned. Officials from the Met Office have warned that sea levels could rise 10ft before the end of the century if action is not taken now to reduce mankind's impact
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Police attempt to talk man down from shopping centre roof
Sussex Police have been called to a busy shopping centre where a man has climbed onto the roof. They were called to the Guildbourne Centre, in Chatsworth Road, Worthing, at 12.08pm today after it was reported that the man intended to jump from
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Bigger Bang IV, Brighton Dome Concert Hall, Dec 9
The Bigger Bang, now in its fourth year, is a hectic but imaginative science pantomime, bringing chemistry on stage for children and fans of blowing things up. There were fart jokes and noisy catchphrases – a Teutonic howl of “You like? We like!” and
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Mass demonstration planned against Brighton job cuts
Unions across Brighton and Hove could get together for a mass demonstration to “fight back” against a string of redundancies. The idea was put forward at a public meeting to discuss the ongoing job threat in Brighton and Hove and give advice to those
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Hastings Lottery winner asked to come forward
A Lottery jackpot prize of more than £850,000 has yet to be claimed in the Hastings and Bexhill area of East Sussex, it has emerged. A search is under way to find the owner of the winning ticket who matched all six numbers in November 25's Lotto draw
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Poyet: We are capable of beating anyone
Gus Poyet believes Albion are capable of beating anyone in League One. The Seagulls boss has enjoyed having almost a full week to work with his players after a rush of midweek games. His verdict ahead of tonight’s home match with fourth-placed Colchester
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20 chipmunks on the loose in Brighton
Nearly 20 chipmunks are on the loose in Brighton after they were released from their cage. The creatures escaped after intruders let them out of a specially built cage in the back garden of their owner. Two chipmunks have been recovered in Whitehawk
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Beer signs new deal with Sussex
Will Beer, one of Sussex’s most promising youngsters, has pledged his future to the county by signing a new contract. The 21-year-old has signed a new three-year deal keeping him at the club until the end of the 2012 season.
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Bognor murder suspect bailed
A man arrested on suspicion of murdering a Polish worker in Bognor has been released on bail. Marek Pudlowski, 51, was found dead on a bench in Waterloo Square, Bognor, in August, with severe bruises on his upper body. On Thursday Sussex Police arrested
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Lorry which killed father-of-eight should have been banned from the road
A tanker which killed a father-of-eight was riddled with so many faults it should not have been on the road. Robert Kerry, 54, was mown down after a wheel broke free from the passing Renault lorry as he waited outside the White Swan Hotel near
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Hove house fire "was arson"
A fire at a house in Hove is being treated as arson. The family living at the house in Nizells Avenue returned home at about 6pm on Thursday to find the upstairs of the building was on fire. No-one was injured but the road was closed while firefighters
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Dicker targets festive bonanza
It might still be a fortnight away but Gary Dicker is thinking of Christmas. The festive season is very much on the mind of Albion’s all-action Irish midfielder. But it is not what presents he might be getting, it is how many points Albion can claim
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Kuipers back to give Poyet a dilemma
Michel Kuipers is set to give Albion boss Gus Poyet a dilemma. The Albion goalkeeper is hoping to be available for the game with Colchester tonight after missing five matches with a groin injury. Kuipers will have a final test today after training
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Net gain for tree trader
People can pick up a Christmas tree without leaving the comfort of their own home after a nursery owner set up a website. Clive Collins has been growing six species of tree, including Norway spruces and Fraser firs, at the 20-acre Catfield Stream
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Demand on rise for greener presents
An ethical online market has attracted a surge in demand from green-conscious Christmas shoppers. The number of visitors to www.getethical.com, which showcases 10,000 eco-friendly and organic products, has more than doubled from 20,000 to 50,000
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Will Self and Ralph Steadman, The Old Market, Hove, Dec 15
Fans of Will Self’s Psychogeography column in The Independent – illustrated by Hunter S Thompson’s cohort Ralph Steadman – will no doubt be hoping to find Psycho Too in their Christmas stockings. The book collates the best of the pair’s verbal and
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Guerilla Art Market, Brighton Media Centre, Friese-Greene House, Brighton, Dec 12 and 13
If looking around artists’ studios for that elusive unusual Christmas present during this weekend’s final Artists’ Open Houses doesn’t appeal, then the Brighton Media Centre is offering an alternative. The Guerilla Art Market is full of handmade
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Pier Sing-A-Long, Palm Court restaurant, Palace Pier, Brighton, Wednesdays in December
The Palace Pier is turning the clock back on Wednesday lunchtimes for some good old-fashioned entertainment. Singer John Wakelin will be entertaining diners as they tuck into fish and chips in the Palm Court restaurant, and encouraging the audience
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Alex Bamford – Moonlighting, The Eagle, Brighton, until Dec 31
Alex Bamford’s photographs make familiar landscapes alien. Streaks of coloured light balls roll tumbleweed-like across seafronts and “fight” in forgotten corners. Against natural backdrops devoid of human presence, there’s a sense of otherworldliness,
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Handel's Hallelujah, The Foundry Gallery, Lewes, Dec 13
Whether your experience is singing in the bath or with a full choir, everyone is being invited to take part in a group performance to mark the 250th anniversary of Handel’s death. Lewes-based The Paddock Singers and Artemis Arts have teamed up with