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'Argus Reader Ron' banned from online comments section
WE have made the decision to ban prolific website user "Argus Reader Ron" from commenting on our online stories. 'Ron' left almost 1,500 often lengthy messages on the site in the space of a year, often within seconds of a story going live.
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Sussex frustrated as Glamorgan duo dig in
Glamorgan’s Nick Selman and Marnus Labuschagne put together an unbroken second-wicket stand of 137 to frustrate Sussex on the second day of their Specsavers County Championship match at Hove. Already armed with a first innings lead of 234, after
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MP blasts Labour leaders over 'appalling' European election campaign
LABOUR acted with “stupidity” to expel prominent members and ran an “appalling” EU election campaign, an MP has claimed. Hove and Portslade Labour MP Peter Kyle criticised his party’s bosses over the decision to expel former spin doctor Alastair
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Multi-vehicle pile-up causing three miles of traffic on A23
A MULTI-VEHICLE crash is causing miles of queuing traffic on the A23. The incident happened at about 4pm near the junction with the B2110, between Horsham and Haywards Heath, at about 4pm. The road has been closed and police are on the scene
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Customers left out of pocket as Brighton Holiday Homes ceases trading
HEARTBROKEN holidaymakers have been left high and dry after a company went out of business. Brighton Holiday Homes, run by Michelle and Neil Stonehill, told its customers today that it had ceased trading and their bookings would no longer be valid
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Woman and girl, 14, seriously hurt in crash
A WOMAN and a teenage girl have been seriously injured in a road accident. The A26 was closed both ways last night after two vehicles crashed at Beddingham near Lewes at about 7.30pm. The road was shut for two hours as emergency services attended
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Cricket pavilion destroyed after being targeted by arsonists
ARSONISTS set light to a cricket pavilion leaving it with “extensive damage”. Fire services were called at 9pm yesterday to a large blaze at the cricket pavilion at Prebendal School playing fields in Avenue de Chartres, Chichester. Nobody was
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Olly Murs celebrates a decade of hits at Brighton show
Olly Murs Four stars Brighton Centre, Brighton, Monday, May 27 OLLY Murs has come a long way since being runner-up on 2009’s X Factor. The cheeky chappy from Essex has won a legion of loyal fans and a spot on The Voice judging panel
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Thug brutally battered his own elderly mother
A “BRUTAL” thug battered his elderly mother because she asked him to turn his music down. John Ayensu floored his 72-year-old mother by slapping her to the face at their home in Storrington. He then struck her with a broken wooden table to
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New Brighton and Hove Albion kits unveiled
Albion have unveiled their new home and away kits for the 2019-20 Premier League season. The new home shirt is described as "a distorted take on Albion’s traditional blue and white stripes". The new away shirt is black and features a white
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Driver arrested after cyclist killed
A DRIVER has been arrested after a fatal crash with a cyclist. The 34-year-old man from Bexhill was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, and causing death by driving without due care while unfit through drink/drugs after
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'Cruel and selfish' ex-mayor stole from charities where he volunteered as treasurer
A “CALLOUS and selfish” former mayor ripped off the community he was supposed to serve by stealing thousands of pounds from charities. Paul Smith used his position as a volunteer treasurer to defraud four organisations in Hastings. It included
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Two men arrested over alleged Cityclean fraud
DETECTIVES have arrested two members of staff at Brighton and Hove City Council’s waste collection department on suspicion of fraud. The two Cityclean workers have been interviewed over the allegations and released but remain under investigation
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Gatwick is one of the worst airports in the UK for delays
GATWICK was one of Britain’s worst airports for flight delays last year. The airport had the fourth longest delays with an average of 18 minutes. This placed it shortly behind London Luton and Birmingham, both with avaerage delays of 19 minutes
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Duffy: This season's new boys will come back stronger
Shane Duffy has backed Albion’s Premier League newcomers to benefit from their season of struggle. Martin Montoya was the only one of the influx of overseas signings last summer to play in more than half of the Premier League matches under former
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Salt happy to do the hard Yards for Sussex
Phil Salt has revealed how a clash of batting styles is paying dividends for Sussex. The opener hit 104, his second successive century, to ease his county into a 22-run lead over Glamorgan. With five wickets in hand and Ben Brown (29 nor our
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This Sussex TV star has struck a 'seven figure' deal for his first novel
POINTLESS host Richard Osman has landed a “seven-figure” book deal for his debut novel. Richard – from Hayward’s Heath – wrote The Thursday Murder Club in secret over 18 months and has now sold the rights to Penguin Random House imprint Viking following
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Jail for Brighton sex offender who beat female paramedic and spat in her face
A 21-YEAR-OLD has been jailed after beating a female paramedic and spitting in her face. Georgi Pandaleev, of no fixed address, assaulted the female ambulance worker in North Street, Brighton. He also assaulted a female police officer by beating
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Child protection fears over Brighton nightclub's bid for alcohol licence
A MUSIC venue and nightclub has applied to sell alcohol from its new premises. The Haunt is moving from the Savoy Centre in Pool Valley to another part of the same complex – the former Days restaurant which was previously the ABC cinema, in East
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Esteemed guests visit Buckingham Palace and meet the royals
THE gates of the country’s most famous residence opened up for more than 3,000 guests. The guests for the first Buckingham Palace Garden Party of the year included two Brighton and Hove City Council social workers and a local councillor. They
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The five most expensive streets in Brighton and Hove (and what it will cost to live there)
THE most expensive streets in Brighton and Hove have been revealed. Using data from property experts Zoopla, we have found the five most expensive streets to buy a house on. The average price for a three bedroom house in the city is £461,104
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1. Western Esplanade | The most expensive streets in Brighton and Hove
Western Esplanade, or Millionaire's Row, is the most expensive street to live on in Brighton and Hove. The average price for a property in this road is £2,426,226. Property experts Zoopla say this is a rise of 0.74 per cent in the last
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3. Roedean Way | The most expensive streets in Brighton and Hove
Roedean way is the third most expensive street to live on in Brighton and Hove. The average price for a property in this road is £2,140,412. Click here for number 2 Property experts Zoopla say this is a rise of 0.74 per cent
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4. Roedean Crescent | The most expensive streets in Brighton and Hove
Roedean Crescent is the fourth most expensive street to live on in Brighton and Hove. The average price for a property in this road is £1,933,426. Click here for number 3 Property experts Zoopla say this is a rise of 0.74 per
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Seven more shared houses approved in Brighton as council is overruled
NEIGHBOURS objected and the council said no – but seven more Brighton properties can be used as shared houses after planning permission was granted on appeal. All seven are in wards where Brighton and Hove City Council restricts the conversion of
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Leading health firm appoints all female management team
AN INDEPENDENT hospital has appointed a new, all female, senior management team. The Nuffield Health Brighton hospital, a not for profit private healthcare organisation, has taken steps to “redress the gender balance in the historically male dominated
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Staff at a Sussex business say flexible hours have improved their work
A CONSULTANCY firm will celebrate a milestone birthday this year. Haywards Heath People Consultancy, Cullen Scholefield, will celebrate 33 years in business this October. Accredited with the Gold Investors in People Award three times in 2010,
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Meet the duckling who loves to have a pint at the pub
On this day ten years ago The Argus went into Brighton to meet the man credited with helping guys who are unlucky in love find dates. We also catch up with a mother and daughter raising money for Breast Cancer Research. We also discovered an adorable
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Actress who beat cancer will take on popular race
AN ACTRESS who beat cancer is looking to put a smile on faces as she runs to help fight the disease. Zoe Hilson, from Angmering, is best known for her appearances alongside Judi Dench in As Time Goes By, and David Jason in A Touch of Frost. The
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'It is hard to see that happen,' says girl whose grandad suffers from rare disease
A TEENAGE girl has spoken of the hurt she feels seeing her grandfather slowly dying. Frankie Cary, 17, from Worthing, has praised the man who ignited her passion for singing. Her grandad, John Albon, who is in his seventies, was diagnosed with
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Wild photos as guests have fun at new restaurant launch
CUSTOMERS enjoyed a great night at the launch of a new restaurant. Guests were treated to snacks and drinks at the opening of the new Harby’s Bar and Diner, at the Brighton Harbour Hotel in Kings Road. The Fifties style diner brought nostalgia
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Man breaks bizarre Guinness World Record in Morrisons
WHEN most people walk into the supermarket, they walk out with a bag full of groceries. But Peacehaven resident Dan Spencer walked out of Morrisons with a Guinness World Record on Saturday. The 33-year-old is now officially “the person to spin
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Photos: Hundreds flock to bank holiday carnival. Do you recognise anyone?
IT WAS certainly a carnival atmosphere as hundreds of excited visitors enjoyed fairground rides and games while also raising money for a great cause. The Hove Park Carnival took place yesterday and saw people from all over the city enjoy activities
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Argus Camera Club member captures stunning shots of landscapes and wildlife
THESE stunning photos were all captured by Argus Camera Club regular Sylvia Lemoniates. Her photos are usually among the most liked on our page and Sylvia loves to share her work with the public. Speaking to The Argus the 71 year old, from
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Council promises action after rise in anti-social behaviour in town centre
A COUNCIL has sent a letter to town centre businesses promising action on a recent spike in antisocial behaviour. Worthing Borough Council delivered a joint letter with Sussex Police and the Town Centre Initiative to shops in the town outlining
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'Bin strike threat is all about egos'
HERE we go again. Refuse collection strikes because someone has had their feelings hurt, and needs to bring their grievances to hurt everyone else just to satisfy their egos. If anyone remembers the late Seventies, will recall those same situations
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2. Montpelier Villas | The most expensive streets in Brighton and Hove
Montpelier Villas is the second most expensive street to live on in Brighton and Hove. The average price for a property in this road is £2,172,697. Click here for number 1 Property experts Zoopla say this is a rise of
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5. Withdean Road | The most expensive streets in Brighton and Hove
Withdean Road is the fifth most expensive street to live on in Brighton and Hove. The average price for a property in this road is £1,582,204. Click here for number 4 Property experts Zoopla say this is a rise of 0.79 per