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ROUGH MUSIC 18 IS OUT AND ABOUT

Wiliam Cobbett | 12.05.2008 20:32

Issue 18 of Brighton's dirt diggin' trouble makin' monthly (ish) rag has hit the streets.

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Rough Music Issue 18 - May-June 2008

What's In This Issue:
Crunch Time - The credit crunch has hit Brighton as a brace of developments are dropped due to the economic climate.
Factory Finish - EDO MDM have closed down their premises at Fishergate, as protests against them in Brighton continue with a Carnival against the arms trade on June 8th.
Mazzive Attack - As father and son double act are arrested at a protest against the Sealife Centre.
London Rd Calling - Tescos buy the co-op building on London Rd and have plans for a big development
High Trees-On - The Anston House development debacle goes on as developers Bridgetown Properties are up in court for illegally chopping down trees on the site.
Vestried Interests - Brighton squatters have occupied the ex-Methodist Church on London Road.
High On Trees - The financial crunch in affecting plans to trash Titnore Woods near Worthing, as companies rethink their finances.
Squat's The Difference? - Local squatters have art squat at a warehouse in Shoreham
Wanker's Corner - Step up Mr Goeffrey Theobold, Tory councillor.
The Gripes Of Froth - Locals are up in arms about plans for a Starbucks on St James St, Kemptown.
Wheels Of Fortune - Mark Lynch's Guardian security moves into the lucrative market of parking fines and clamping.
Big Bus' Up - Bus drivers have voted to strike after being screwed by Govia, the private company running Brighton buses.
Fo' Shoreham - Companies building the new airport at Shoreham hit the financial skids.
Get Yer Rocks Off - Newsquest, the media corporation which owns the Argus, and The Rocks, have closed down The Rocks.

Wiliam Cobbett
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