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Woman dies after crash outside Tesco
A WOMAN has died after a collision outside a Tesco store. Police said the 45-year-old woman died on Monday as a result of her injuries from the incident on November 21. Emergency services rushed to Tesco in Lottbridge Drove, where the woman
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Crook pleads guilty after burgling six businesses in six day crime spree
A CROOK has pleaded guilty to a string of burglaries targeting shops and cafes. Dale Crozier admitted six burglaries at business in Brighton and Hove in a six-day crime spree. The shops and cafes he targeted were badly damaged and there was
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Investigation into cat deaths in Brighton 'COMPLETE' as suspect is re-bailed
POLICE investigating a man in connection with cat deaths in Brighton have handed their “concluded” investigation to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). The 52-year-old, who was originally arrested in June, has been re-bailed for the fourth time
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The Lib Dems will stop Brexit and invest in Sussex, writes leader Jo Swinson for The Argus
WE KNOW for too many people in Brighton and East Sussex – and across the UK - things aren’t working as they should be. For too many people working hard and playing by the rules is no longer enough to guarantee a happy, fulfilling and secure life
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£12 million must be spent on Black Rock within 15 months
IMPROVED access to the Marina and a regeneration of Black Rock is on the way, councillors were told. Even if a new arena is not built at the site, work to improve the area and make it more accessible will move forward next year. More than 200
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The National review: well worth the five-year wait
The Brighton Centre, December 7th A LOT has changed for The National since they first played in our city, when they played to a few dozen people within The Prince Albert. In fact, a lot has changed for the band since the last time they played
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Elderly dog walker badly injured after being attacked by cyclist
AN ELDERLY man was attacked by a cyclist as he walked his dog along a narrow footpath. The 74-year-old suffered a fractured pelvis and significant bruising to his face and body following the attack in Honeysuckle Lane, Worthing. Residents were
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Charity appeals for donations to combat winter fuel poverty
AN appeal has been launched to combat fuel poverty. Brighton Lions Club are inviting anyone who receives the Winter Fuel Payment and does not need it to donate the amount to the charity. Now in its third year, the Project Wenceslas appeal helps
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Vegan restaurant to replace doughnut shack on Brighton Pier
A DOUGHNUT shack on Brighton Palace Pier is being given a new lease of life – as a vegan restaurant. The meat-free kiosk, called Veg Up Your Day, will be run by Palm Court restaurant, which is already testing out a new vegan menu at its current
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Desperate appeal to help find missing 15-year-old
SUSSEX Police is concerned for the welfare of 15-year-old Stephanie McGuinness. Stephanie was last seen in Brighton on Friday, December 6 and is believed to have travelled by train to the Stratford area of London. She is white, of a slim build
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This is why fire crews will be at high-rise flats tomorrow
FIRE crews will spend three hours at a high-rise block of flats tomorrow. They will be completing a training exercise at Dudeney Lodge in Upper Hollingdean Road, Brighton between 2pm and 5pm. A Brighton and Hove City Council spokesman said:
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This election is crucial to the planet's future, writes Green co-leader Jonathan Bartley
SUPPORT for the Green Party is strong in Brighton and Hove and this General Election is crucial for the future of our planet, writes co-party leader Jonathan Bartley Every election is unique and each one probably feels pivotal to those fighting
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Derham 'devastated' to be leaving Crawley Town
Heartbroken Kelly Derham has revealed she is "devastated" to be leaving her job as Crawley Town's operations director. She is also upset after staff were told of the club's decision to terminate her contract due to "financial challenges" before
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Crawley Town terminate contract of operations director
Crawley Town have terminated the contract of operations director Kelly Derham due to "financial challenges". A statement on the League Two's club website said: "Crawley Town has today terminated the contract between itself and operations director
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Teenager held up at knifepoint during robbery on train to Brighton
A TEENAGER was held up at knifepoint on a late night train to Preston Park. Detectives investigating a knife-point robbery said they want to identify these men in connection with the offence. On 18 November at around 11pm, the victim, a 17-
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All you need to know about school admissions
PARENTS are being warned not to miss the deadline for school place applications. Submissions for Brighton and Hove’s primary, infant and junior schools must be made before the end of January 15. This is for the school year starting in September
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Bruno gives new city centre mural the thumbs up after initial criticism
ALBION legend Bruno has attended the unveiling of a new mural dedicated to him. The new artwork in Ditchling Road has undergone a facelift after it was initially met with a mixed response. It depicts the former captain with the quote: “Once
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Neal Maupay restoring faith by Graham Potter
On some occasions, we earn revenue from content. This commercial content is compiled via expert opinion. Clicking in certain hyperlinks within this article will redirect you to a 3rd party. It’s interesting times in Falmer as fans at the Amex Stadium
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Have you got the best Christmas lights on your road?
AS FAMILIES deck their halls, kitchens, living rooms and every other room in the house with Christmas decorations, a price comparison website is on the lookout for Britain's best lights display. Garden and driveway spectaculars have become an essential
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Pavilion candidates clash over the climate, NHS and chlorinated chicken
IN THE second of our General Election debates the candidates for the Brighton Pavilion constituency went head to head on issues ranging from recycling to the i360, lies and of course Brexit. The Argus welcomed the incumbent Caroline Lucas from
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Amy Winehouse’s old backing band set to perform in Brighton
AMY Winehouse’s old backing band bring a live performance of her celebrated music to Brighton’s Concorde 2 on December 18. Forever Amy is made up of her original band fronted by soul singer and Winehouse impersonator Alba Plano. Bass player
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Amazing first pictures of the UK theme park set to rival Disneyland
THE first pictures have been revealed of a new theme park set to rival Disneyland Paris. And it might not be long for crowds to wait for the UK's answer to the French favourite as it could be open by 2024. The London Resort has revealed new
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'Fit as a fiddle' - tribute to music lover who died of an unexpected heart condition
A MUSIC lover’s sons have donated a defibrillator to a concert hall in his memory after he died of an unexpected heart condition. Trevor Attwell regularly went to the Brighton Dome to watch the Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra. But earlier this
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Popular young electrician on the road to recovery after holiday balcony fall
A YOUNG man who needed life-saving surgery after falling from a balcony is on the road to recovery. James Coltherd-Walls, an electrician, was visiting Cyprus with friends when he slipped and fell, suffering serious head injuries. The 23-year-old
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Wanted man goes on the run in Brighton
A WANTED man has gone on the run. Peter Marsh, 40, is wanted on recall to prison after breaching his license conditions. He is white, of a slim build, bald and 6'. Marsh has links to the Worthing and Brighton areas. Anyone with information
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Nostalgia: We take a look at the MPs who have served the city over the years
AS The Argus hosts candidates who are vying for your vote in the Christmas-time election, we take a look back at previous MPs who have served our community over the years. Here are some of the Members of Parliament of Christmas past.
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Brighton Marina wins major award for reducing waste
A MARINA has won a major environmental award for reducing waste. Brighton Marina won the silver Green Apple award for best practise in waste management. Kirsty Pollard, centre manager, said: “We have a high amount of waste from our many restaurants
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'Action packed' pantomime will raise more than a smile...
A TRADITIONAL family pantomime will see Dick Whittington and his famous cat visiting this month, helping to raise funds for a Sussex-based charity in the process. Now in its fifth year at Hove’s Windmill Theatre, the Brighton and Hove Traditional
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Pub will host free Christmas party for the elderly
A PUB is throwing a festive party for elderly people who will be alone at Christmas. The Ladies Mile in Brighton is offering a two-course meal, an old-time singalong, and a raffle free of charge for a limited number of elderly residents on December
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Boat skipper faces retrial over sea deaths
A JURY in the trial of a boat skipper accused over a near-miss that led to three fishermen’s deaths has failed to reach a verdict. David Marr was the skipper of the dredging vessel that nearly hit a small fishing boat off Shoreham. Three fishermen
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LETTER: Take a leaf out of Japan's book to sort out streets
ONE of the most common concerns these days seems to be the poor state Brighton has found itself in, from the litter on the streets to the graffiti all over the city walls. Most recently a letter to The Argus highlighted the litter alongside the
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Sussex boy, 11, features alongside Hollywood superstars in new film
AN 11-YEAR-OLD will feature alongside several Hollywood superstars in a new film. Talented youngster Roman Griffin Davis will share the screen with the likes of Scarlett Johansson, Rebel Wilson and Stephen Merchant after landing the title role of
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Santa opens Christmas grotto in Brighton's Churchill Square
A CHRISTMAS grotto has been declared open. Santa Claus landed at Churchill Square Shopping Centre in Brighton on Friday to open the Sense of Christmas grotto. Guided by elves, visitors can enjoy a jolly journey through reindeer stables and will
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Election polling station rules - selfies, dogs, voting
HEADING out to cast your vote in the election? Here's some advice to keep you on the right side of the law. With the rise of the selfie and pet lovers joining the #dogsatpollingstations trend, what are the rules at polling stations and what CAN'T
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Vegan kebabs are top Deliveroo takeaway choice in Brighton
VEGAN kebabs are the top takeaway choice in Brighton, according to a food delivery service. Deliveroo, which is celebrating its fourth birthday in Brighton and Hove, says that a vegan kebab from What the Pitta in East Street, Brighton, is its most
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'Lives were saved this morning' - Four rescued from burning building as huge house fire breaks out in Hove
A FIRE broke out in a house in the early hours. Fire crews from Brighton, Hove and West Sussex were called to the blaze in Leicester Villas, Hove, at 2.55am. Four people were rescued from the burning building. At 4.30am further crews from
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Modest builder who scooped £105m Euromillions jackpot goes back to work to finish jobs
A BUILDER who won the £105 million EuroMillions jackpot has been spotted fulfilling his promise to go back to work. Self-employed Steve Thomson 42, and his shop-assistant wife Lenka, 41, from Selsey in West Sussex, became the ninth-biggest winner
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Potter has Albion's young guns acting like they are Manchester City
Albion’s youth team have been asked to pretend they are Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City. That is just one of the challenges they have faced when training with the first team squad. Head coach Graham Potter has called in the under-18s to work
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Bar told it can stay open over Christmas after drugs found on bar
A BAR where police found traces of drugs – including heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine – has been told that it can stay open over Christmas and the new year. The assurance was given to the owners as they wait to hear whether they will have to
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Plans for music venue to 'move forward in a year'
CHANGES in shopping habits could mean that a new and bigger conference and entertainment venue could remain in the centre of Brighton. Plans to build a 10,000-seat venue at Black Rock are now on hold for a year after members of Brighton and Hove
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Alzate happy to be Potter's flexible friend in Albion line-up
STEVEN ALZATE is more than happy to be Graham Potter’s flexible friend. The 20-year-old played at right-back in Sunday’s 2-2 draw against Wolves at the Amex. It was his FIFTH different position under head coach Potter this season. He played
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'We would use coconuts to scrub dirty pans' - Silo chef opens up in documentary
A CONTROVERSIAL chef has revealed the reasons why he moved his restaurant to London in a new documentary. Douglas McMaster, who founded the zero-waste Silo eatery in Brighton, previously angered residents when he said he had to “dumb down” his menu
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Bid to stop new runway at Gatwick Airport
A PROPOSED runway extension to the UK’s second busiest airport has been strongly opposed by a county council. Gatwick bosses are seeking to bring the airport’s existing northern runway into regular use as part of its master plan to increase the
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Abdul Deghayes traded on his brother’s terrorist reputations to bolster notoriety, court told
A MAN stabbed to death over drugs traded on his brother’s terrorist reputations to bolster his own notoriety, a court heard. Abdul Deghayes was killed by Daniel Macleod during a struggle outside Hanover Court in Elm Grove in February. The 22
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New designer clothes shop to open in shopping centre - and shoppers could get £100 off
A DESIGNER clothes shop is opening in a shopping centre. Premium womenswear brand Phase Eight will open its new experimental store in Eastbourne’s Beacon development tomorrow. From 5pm, the first 50 customers to visit the shop will receive a
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222 EU academics have left Brighton since the Brexit vote
MORE than 200 EU academics have left Brighton’s universities since the Brexit referendum three years ago. Since June 2016, Brighton and Sussex universities have lost 222 EU members of staff according to figures obtained by the Lib Dems. In
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Plans for new school for more than 1,500 pupils are given the green light
WORK will begin next year on an “urgently needed” new school. Plans for the North Horsham site have been approved after the scheme was brought forward by the Department for Education. The school will provide a nursery for 50 pupils, a primary
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Still time to enter Brighton music competition with cash prize up for grabs
THERE is still time for musicians to enter a singing competition. Pier Nine, Brighton’s new seafront entertainment hub, is offering aspiring musicians the chance to win £1,000 as well as a feature story in The Argus and a minimum of three performances
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Fuming cabbies slam ‘nightmare’ changes
TAXI drivers say they have seen a 30 per cent drop in business since their rank was moved from the front of Brighton station. They were furious when their bay was relocated behind the station last month. Govia Thameslink Railway plans to turn
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Teens trapped in New Zealand landslide ‘frenzy’
TWO Brighton teenagers are stranded in New Zealand as landslides, flooding and heavy storms batter the country. The severe weather has left 1,000 tourists trapped. On South Island, roads are impassable and helicopters have been dropping off
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Cash-strapped council in ‘rocky’ situation
THE financial situation at West Sussex County Council has been described as ‘rocky’ amid plans to use reserves to cover an overspend of more than £7m. A report presented to the cabinet described how a failure to deliver £6.6m of savings planned
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NANCY PLATTS COLUMN: Working at the heart of the community
BRIGHTON AND HOVE is a real hub for freelance work and among the top ten cities in the country for people who choose to go it alone. More than nine out of ten of our freelancers moved here from other parts of the UK because the lifestyle and resources