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Hove and Portslade candidates clash over austerity, Brexit and party politics
THE final Argus debate involving candidates for the Hove and Portslade constituency took place last night ahead of today’s General Election. As expected, there were plenty of contrasting views as the four candidates involved in the debate, namely
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Voters face high winds and heavy rain tomorrow
VOTERS will have to battle high winds and heavy rain as they head to the polls tomorrow. The Met Office has warned people to expect winds that reach 42mph in Brighton. Voters will also face biting cold temperatures which, though they will reach
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Vets confirm new case of deadly dog disease
VETS have confirmed that a second dog has died after contracting a lethal disease which has struck in the Horsham area. An outbreak of deadly Alabama Rot was first confirmed in Southwater three weeks ago. A second dog fell ill a week later
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Heavy delays as car and minibus crash on busy road
A CRASH involving a car and a minibus is causing heavy delays. The collision happened at about 5pm near Pyecombe, noth of Brighton. An AA spokesman said: "One lane is blocked and there is queueing traffic due to an accident. "A car and
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Cause of huge house fire which gutted building is revealed
THE cause of a catastrophic house fire has been revealed. Four people had to be rescued from the burning building in Leicester Villas, Hove, as the blaze raged in the early hours of Tuesday. It has now been revealed the fire started from a
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Jurors in Abdul Deghayes murder trial sent home for the day
JURORS in the trial over the killing of Abdul Deghayes in Brighton have been sent home for the day. Two men are on trial at Hove Crown Court in relation to the death in February of Mr Deghayes, who is the brother of two British teenagers who died
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Delivery driver lured unwitting woman into his car then drove her to a park and sexually assaulted her
A VILE man lured an unwitting woman into his car then took her to a public park where he sexually assaulted her. Detectives said Mamdouh Ramzi showed “little remorse” over the assault in Stanmer Park, Brighton, as he was jailed for the offence.
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Crawley Town clarify financial situation to quash fans' concerns
Crawley Town have reassured supporters the club is not in financial danger. Operations director Kelly Derham had her contract terminated yesterday with the club citing "financial challenges" as the reason. The club have released a statement
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Rude gestures and megaphones: Inside the Brexit 'battle wagon'
“SHALL I give them another merry Brexit?” The team nods in agreement. Hove’s Brexit Party candidate Angela Hancock fires up the megaphone and lets out another battle cry. “Merry Brexit Tesco shoppers”. I’m inside the Brexit Party’s ‘battlewagon
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Teen fighting for life in hospital ten days on from Brighton seafront attack
A TEENAGER critically injured in a seafront attack is still fighting for his life in hospital. One man died and two were seriously wounded after being struck by a car following a “large scale fight” in Marine Parade, Brighton. Popular footballer
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'Britain's worst boss' infuriates candidates in alleged Facebook posts
A MAN dubbed "Britain's Worst Boss" infuriated election candidates after posting he had been "punching Brexiteers in the mouth on their doorstep", it is alleged. A screenshot appears to show Julian Preston-Powers, whose wife owns Intenso Espresso
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Warning as car becomes stuck in central reservation in failed attempt to avoid traffic
EXASPERATED police officers warned drivers not to try to escape traffic by driving over central reservations in a road. Crawley Police shared an image of a car which had become stuck in a grass ditch as it tried to evade queues caused by roadworks
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Police uncover drugs and weapon after catching banned driver behind the wheel
A MECHANIC has been jailed after police caught him with a large amount of drugs and a metal bat. Plain clothed officer’s stopped Vikesh Patel’s car in Town Barn Road, Crawley, and uncovered the haul. The force first realised something was wrong
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10 things to look out for once the polls close at 10pm on Thursday
THIS election is unprecedented for a myriad of reasons. Here's some issues and events to keep an eye on when the polls close at 10pm on Thursday. 1) A record number of women MPs elected At the 2017 election, a total of 208 women were elected
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Flight from Gatwick Airport forced to divert after declaring mid-air emergency
AN EASYJET flight to Sofia declared an emergency today. Flight U28973 left Gatwick Airport at 6.46am and was due to land in the capital of Bulgaria at 11.30am. But the Airbus diverted to Brussels shorlty after 10am. Easyjet said the
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Tory candidate under investigation for anti-Semitism
A TORY candidate is being investigated by her party for alleged anti-Semitism. A probe has been launched into Hastings candidate Sally-Ann Hart’s Facebook activity, which included sharing a video with an image linking the EU with Jewish billionaire
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Wetherspoons to create 10,000 new jobs over four years in huge £200m expansion
PUB chain JD Wetherspoon has said it will create 10,000 jobs in the UK over the next four years. The popular chain said the majority of the £200m investment would happen in small and medium-sized towns. Plans include opening new pubs and enlarging
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A259 'road rage' crash: Man arrested for causing death by careless driving
A MAN has been arrested for causing death by careless driving. A 75-year-old man from Hove died after the incident shortly before 4pm on Wednesday. He had been driving a silver Honda CR-V that had apparently clipped wing mirrors with a white
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Vote Tory for a brighter future says their leader writing for The Argus
EVERY vote in Brighton on Thursday has the potential to change the future of our country forever. It is the most important election in my lifetime and the decision facing voters could not be clearer. It is a choice between decisiveness, leadership
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Uber offering free lifts for people with mobility issues on election day so
UBER is offering free rides to polling stations for older people or those with disabilities. The company believes “everyone should be able to have their say” so is offering the service on Thursday, the day of the General Election. The trips
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Brighton's Royal Pavilion is looking for a gardening apprentice
AN apprenticeship has been launched for trainees to work in a historic garden. Brighton’s Royal Pavilion is looking for a green-fingered apprentice to learn how to manage the regency garden as part of a new scheme, which will teach garden maintenance
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A snapshot of the action from past vote counts
AS TOMORROW'S election looms, we look at vote counts from previous General Elections. From Caroline Lucas becoming the first Green MP to a Monster Raving Loony Party candidate caught up in the fray, we take a peak at the action from Brighton’s past
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Train delays on railway line for second time after major upgrade meant to make it more reliable
TRAINS were delayed and cancelled on a railway line despite recent work to make it more “reliable”. This is the second time trains services have been disrupted between Seaford and Lewes since a “major upgrade” on the line earlier this month.
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Theatre show invites audiences into Scrooge's parlour for festive dinner
A NEW immersive dining experience combines Dickens with dinner. An adaptation of Charles Dickens’ literary classic A Christmas Carol is being performed over a two-course meal at The Windmill pub in Upper North Street, Brighton until December 29.
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Every MP has been ranked from best to worst - here's how yours did
AHEAD of the General Election on December 12, every MP has been ranked from best to worst in a new survey. The People-Power Index, from Change.org, has ranked all of the country's 650 MPs based on a number of criteria, including their availability
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Tory candidate subjected to racist abuse ahead of election
A TORY candidate was told to "go back to Kashmir" and called a "racist b***h" in a scribbled-on leaflet in the post. Nusrat Ghani, who was elected MP for Wealden in East Sussex in 2015 and is standing for re-election, posted a picture of the message
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Robertson through in Scottish Open
Jimmy Robertson believes it doesn’t matter who he’s up against at the 19.com Scottish Open as long as he keeps his eyes firmly on the balls on the table. The Bexhill-on-Sea potter produced a composed performance to ease past Harvey Chandler in
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Hove chosen as a Finals Day host ground for The Hundred
Hove and Lord's have been chosen as Finals Day hosts for the inaugural season of the Hundred. The women's final will be held at the 1st Central County Ground - the home of Sussex - on August 14, while the men's showpiece will take place at Lord's
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Powell makes cup pledge as Albion Women eye quarters
HOPE POWELL insists she will not change her policy of giving players a chance in the Conti Cup despite Albion being able to seal a quarter-final spot with a win tonight. Seagulls are second in group B - just a point above Bristol City - and finish
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Climate activists dress as polar bears on melting ice in fossil fuel protest
CLIMATE activists dressed up as polar bears on melting ice in a protest against fossil fuels. Extinction Rebellion protesters gathered outside Barclay’s Bank in North Street, Brighton on Monday, with four activists dressed as polar bears and surrounded
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New festival coming to Brighton next year - all you need to know
A NEW festival is launching in Brighton. On July 18 2020, The Noughty 90’s Festival will open its gates for the first time at its brand new home of Waterhall in Brighton. Boasting three stages of music, funfair rides, a 90’s arcade, Retro Bars
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Boss Potter craves calm heads and consistency from Albion
GRAHAM POTTER wants Albion to keep cool heads whether they win or lose. The Seagulls boss believes a measured approach is key to continued progress in the Premier League. A landmark win at Arsenal last Thursday, followed by a 2-2 draw with
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Crafter delighted after winning Channel 4 talent competition
A MASTER crafter has described the experience of winning a television competition. Kerry Hartley-Davis took home the trophy in last night’s episode of Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas on Channel 4. The show sees artists battle it out for the top
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Campaigner ‘chuffed’ with plans for speed restrictions
A CAMPAIGNER says she is “chuffed” after the council agreed to install speed limit signs following a crash on her street. Sandra Bernstein, 70, who lives in Windlesham Avenue, Hove, has been pushing for traffic calming measures for years and said
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The rough sleepers who have been moved on - and those remaining - revealed in leaked memo
COUNCIL officers have been “moving on” homeless people and continued to monitor at least 15 more locations. The latest weekly briefing to councillors described clearing three encampments with 15 remaining at locations including parks, promenade
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Battle to save drug addict son who 'couldn't even wash'
ALISON Lapper has spoken about her battle to save her drug addicted son who she said was barely able to wash himself when he died. The artist spoke out after her 19-year-old son Parys, who suffered from mental health problems, was found dead in
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Raving Loony 'f***ing livid' with panto rival
A MONSTER Raving Loony Party candidate says she is "f***ing livid" with a rival who claimed to be the first pantomime dame to run for parliament. Dame Dixon is the Loony Party candidate for Hove and Portslade. She insists she was the first dame
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Government spent £20 million on Sussex schools that all lasted less than five years
THE Government spent more than £20 million on three schools that all closed within five years, a trade union has revealed. Free schools in Newhaven, Crawley and Rye received millions of pounds from the Department of Education before closing, according
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Housing benefits being used to build family off-grid house
A DAD-of-three who previously admitted that work is “not in his psyche” has now revealed he’s using his housing benefit to build an off-grid home. Matt Allen lives with his wife Adele and their three children, eight-year-old Ulysses, Ostara, four
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Odds on a White Christmas in different areas of Sussex
IT’S the question on everyone’s lips each Christmas: Will I wake up to snow on December 25? A blanket of the white stuff is something that’s only occurred on the big day in the UK four times in the last 51, the last being in 2010 - although, technically
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'Hotels turned their backs on the homeless'
AN ESTATE AGENT who asked hotels to put up rough sleepers has accused them of “turning their backs on homeless people for Christmas”. Paul Upfold, from Newhaven, said he had contacted chain hotels in Brighton asking them to take in 30 homeless
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Voters bombarded with bizarre leaflets from candidate who wants to 'oust Lib Dems from Brighton South'
AS ELECTION tensions rise and candidates vye for residents’ votes, many people have found an unfamiliar face falling on their doormats. The campaign leaflet for Vince Caravaggio Cremey claims the Progressive Party candidate is keen to represent
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Prize winning filmmaker raising autism awareness
A FILMMAKER is campaigning to raise awareness of the realities of living with autism. Semi-autobiographical short film KID A tells the story of an estranged brother taking on the parental role for his autistic sister. Created by Brighton-based