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Everything goes when we get a touch of sun

4:53pm Tuesday 16th April 2013

Everything goes when we get a touch of sun Sun does strange things to people. After the seldom-seen golden orb made a rare appearance this weekend, Bill Gardner looks back at strange summery goings-on from years gone by

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Vigilantes started Brighton and Hove's role in squatting revolt

5:11pm Tuesday 12th February 2013

Squatters have been making the headlines in Brighton and Hove for decades. Bill Gardner looks back through the Argus archives at the history of squatting in the city.

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The Blitz Years

2:39pm Monday 28th January 2013

From the moment the air raid sirens sounded on the morning of September 3, 1939, Brighton and Hove was on the front line of the Second World War. Until early 1944, high explosive bombs, incendiaries and land mines rained down on the city. Scores of innocent civilians lost their lives. Yet throughout all the carnage the spirit of the people was never broken. The city endured great hardship because it knew the cause was right. In this special supplement, we recall the terrifying years when Brighton and Hove faced its sternest test – and provide a map which shows where the bombs fell.

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No-one was safe when the bombs rained down

12:03pm Monday 28th January 2013

Hundreds injured and killed in deadliest raids on Brighton and Hove during the Second World War

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The chequered history of Saltdean Lido

8:10am Tuesday 8th January 2013

The chequered history of the Saltdean Lido Saltdean Lido has had a sweet and sour past. Luke Irelan-Hill looks pack at the lido’s history

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Stars and lights spark Christmas controversy

6:30am Tuesday 18th December 2012

Every December, the people of Sussex gear up to celebrate the joy of Christmas. Bill Gardner looks through the Argus archives for the best Christmas stories from years gone by.

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Airport has a place in the history of flying

3:23pm Wednesday 12th December 2012

Last week it was announced Shoreham Airport would be renamed to attract more Continental customers. Bill Gardner looks back through the Argus archives at the airfield’s chequered history.

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Legendary Bobby Lee led Tigers to the top

5:25pm Monday 3rd December 2012

Bobby Lee was the famed player-coach of the Brighton Tigers ice hockey team. Under his guidance the team became one of the most feared in Europe. Bill Gardner looks back through the Argus archives at his remarkable life

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Enduring legacy of a bygone wind power era

4:21pm Monday 26th November 2012

Enduring legacy of a bygone wind power era Windmills are a much-loved sight on the grassy slopes of Sussex, attracting thousands of visitors every year. But many of the ancient buildings have been through the mill themselves, lying in ruins in fields across the county. Bill Gardner looks back through the Argus archives for the best windmill stories from years gone by

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Right royal times going with the flow of history

5:15pm Monday 19th November 2012

Arundel has always had a historic connection with royalty with nearly 1,000 years worth of royal memories and stories, including when Queen Victoria came to stay for three days in 1846 with her husband Prince Albert

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