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Epic result as profits soar
Epic, the Brighton-based online learning company has reported a 60 per cent rise in profits to £765,000 for the year to May 31. Turnover for the year was up by 43 per cent at £4.39 million. Company chairman Michael Inwards said the company had experienced
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Outrageous prices and dubious service charge
On a day out in Brighton recently, myself and a friend, both OAPs, were shocked to be charged £9.90 for a cup of tea and and a slice of apple tart each. The 90p was for service charge. There was no tariff to indicate prices and we were told the 90p was
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MPs slate Connex complaints switch
A House of Commons motion criticises rail firm Connex for changing the way passengers complain about standards of service. David Lepper, MP for Brighton Pavilion, said the change was deterring commuters from complaining. He plans to support the motion
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Patients miss out in charity wrangle
Hundreds of pounds collected by Sussex fund-raisers is sitting in a frozen bank account while national and local groups argue over who it belongs to. The national ME Association decided to disband its local groups and instructed banks across the country
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Hitchers thumb a lift-off
Two hitchhikers who thumbed a lift from a stranger got a lot more than they bargained for when he offered to fly them to their destination. Amy Oliver, 23, and Daniel Cruikshank, 24, expected their journey to Devon to take more than six hours when they
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Rest in peace Sarah, no one can harm you now
Messages of sympathy to Sarah Payne's family have been flooding into the Argus from people across the world. Here are a few of the many received. IF all the tears were gathered, the nation would become a flood. God bless darling. Pat Farley, Newhaven
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No congestion
I understand the purpose of taking photographs of children arriving at The Drive Preparatory School as reported (Argus, July 7) was to provide evidence of traffic congestion as support for those opposed to the school relocating nearby. I regularly drive
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Bowie is villian in the mystery of Heroes
It is an instantly recognisable pop song all around the world. But now a Sussex poet has cast a cloud over the authenticity of David Bowie's 1977 single Heroes, claiming the flamboyant musician plagiarised the lyrics from her writing. Shuna Shelley, from
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Surgeon says cuts in cash hurt hospitals
A former vice- president at the Royal College of Surgeons said years of underfunding is partly to blame for moving vital hospital care away from busy towns. Consultant facial surgeon John Williams, who treats patients in Worthing and Chichester, said
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Witness threatened minutes after crash
A witness to a crash in which a teenager died following a high-speed joyride found himself threatened moments later by youths. Andrew Wright was walking to his Brighton home along Ditchling Road when he heard a bang followed by an "eerie" silence. However
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It's turf at the top for car boss
The boss of a top car showroom is hoping a local supergrass will lead him to the thieves who have stolen the new turf from his company's forecourt. Malcom Hance, director of Riverdale Mercedes in Victoria Road, Portslade, is turning into a Sherlock Holmes
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Questions over arts centre's £1.2m debt
An arts trust set up with almost £6 million of public money and private donations has debts of £1.2 million a year after opening. The Old Market, in Upper Market Street, Hove, was feted as "an impetus to the economic regeneration of the Brunswick area
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Gavin, 6, gives his presents to refuge
A six-year-old boy has melted the hearts of women's refuge workers by giving away his birthday presents to the charity. Staff at the Women's Refuge Project in Brighton said they were deeply moved by the generosity of Seaford schoolboy Gavin, who gave
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Mum sobs for her Sarah
The mother of murdered schoolgirl Sarah Payne sobbed uncontrollably as she visited the roadside shrine of flowers left near the spot where the eight-year-old's body was found. It was the first time Sara Payne, 31, had wept so openly since her daughter's
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So why did it happen?
Crash investigators today recovered two black box flight recorders from the charred remains of the Air France Concorde which crashed outside Paris. French legal experts were also beginning the grim task of examining the bodies of the 113 victims, mainly
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Need award
During the past three weeks, many thousands of pounds have been spent by the police, first in the search for little Sarah Payne and now in pursuit of her killer. It is right no expense is spared and no one would begrudge a penny of it but, nevertheless
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Voice of the Argus - Make your choice soon
East Sussex County Council is still in a big mess over the future of waste disposal in the county, even though time is fast running out. A full meeting of the council rejected the crazy idea proposed by its cabinet that contractors rather than councillors
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Witch-hunt
Is it really necessary to pillory the local farmer who is claiming compensation for damage caused to his property in the extensive police search for poor Sarah Payne? Tragic though this heartless murder is, is it really necessary to witch-hunt this man
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Road to Sydney starts at Hickstead
The battle for places at the Sydney Olympics will add an extra edge to this year's Traxdata Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead. Leading riders and the best horses from Britain, as well as 14 other nations, will be at Hickstead, starting today
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I don't apologise for caring about my town
The recent Telscombe Town Council meeting regarding Southern Water Portobello proposals was nothing short of mob rule. I respect the views of my fellow residents and their right to have their views heard, but the addition of rent-a-mob to the proceedings
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Hart at the double
Gary Hart opened his account for the season with two goals inside the first eight minutes as Albion ran out comfortable 5-0 winners at Langney Sports. Hart was playing only his second game of the pre-season campaign after being given paternity leave from
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Melton considers one-year contract
Midfielder Steve Melton has been offered a one-year contract by Albion. The former Nottingham Forest playmaker, who showed up well on the three-match tour of Ireland last week, was last night weighing up terms offered by Seagulls boss Micky Adams. Melton
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Albion face FA rap
Albion's poor disciplinary record last season could result in a misconduct charge and a fine. The Seagulls will face the FA at Lancaster Gate on Friday to explain the nine red cards and 76 bookings they accumulated last term. They are one of only two
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Bosses in hot water
Enforcement of the minimum wage should be improved because of the methods being used by some employers to avoid paying the statutory rate, according to a new report. Research by the Citizens Advice Bureau showed one security guard had his hours cut from
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Staff investment pays off
BCP, the Gatwick-based airport parking and travel services company has achieved an Investor In People award. The company, which has been trading for 21 years, has a staff of 186 at Gatwick and its services are used by one million people a year. Managing
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Epic result as profits soar
Epic, the Brighton-based online learning company has reported a 60 per cent rise in profits to £765,000 for the year to May 31. Turnover for the year was up by 43 per cent at £4.39 million. Company chairman Michael Inwards said the company had experienced
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Look how times change
How unexpected to see my son featured in a recent edition of the Argus. He was a keen motorcyclist, never in trouble with the law but, I suspect, he and his mates gate crashed a few parties. How changed he is now, an editor of a Vancouver newspaper, happily
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Outrageous prices and dubious service charge
On a day out in Brighton recently, myself and a friend, both OAPs, were shocked to be charged £9.90 for a cup of tea and and a slice of apple tart each. The 90p was for service charge. There was no tariff to indicate prices and we were told the 90p was
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Divorce is no laughing matter
If Jo Reisz finds it amusing to compare divorce to losing a CD player (Argus, July 21), this will no doubt make her howl with laughter - losing the family home. Financial ruination courtesy of lawyers, emotional heartbreak, one-parent families. Yes, it's
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Patients miss out in charity wrangle
Hundreds of pounds collected by Sussex fund-raisers is sitting in a frozen bank account while national and local groups argue over who it belongs to. The national ME Association decided to disband its local groups and instructed banks across the country
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Hitchers thumb a lift-off
Two hitchhikers who thumbed a lift from a stranger got a lot more than they bargained for when he offered to fly them to their destination. Amy Oliver, 23, and Daniel Cruikshank, 24, expected their journey to Devon to take more than six hours when they
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No congestion
I understand the purpose of taking photographs of children arriving at The Drive Preparatory School as reported (Argus, July 7) was to provide evidence of traffic congestion as support for those opposed to the school relocating nearby. I regularly drive
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Star lights up hotel's past
Decorationg work at a Brighton hotel has revealed a fragment of its forgotten past. As workmen scraped layers of paint off the front pillars of the Prince Regent Hotel in Regency Square, they spotted a glint of gold. Gradually the Jewish Star of David
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Bowie is villian in the mystery of Heroes
It is an instantly recognisable pop song all around the world. But now a Sussex poet has cast a cloud over the authenticity of David Bowie's 1977 single Heroes, claiming the flamboyant musician plagiarised the lyrics from her writing. Shuna Shelley, from
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Need drivers
It is not much use spending vast sums of public money on buses unless there is a programme of recruitment and training for the necessary drivers to guarantee vehicles will be efficiently run and maintained. There are not enough drivers, which is why so
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Vandals cause £3,000 damage at health trust site
Health bosses have been forced to step up security after an outbreak of vandalism. Yobs are believed to have caused about £3,000 damage at the headquarters of Worthing Priority Care NHS Trust in Arundel Road over the last six months. Acts of vandalism
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Surgeon says cuts in cash hurt hospitals
A former vice- president at the Royal College of Surgeons said years of underfunding is partly to blame for moving vital hospital care away from busy towns. Consultant facial surgeon John Williams, who treats patients in Worthing and Chichester, said
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New system will lead the crackdown on fine dodgers
A new system is being launched to track down drivers trying to dodge parking fines. Hastings Council is using a private company to track down the car owner's address via a database that holds registration numbers. If the car owner fails to pay the penalty
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It's turf at the top for car boss
The boss of a top car showroom is hoping a local supergrass will lead him to the thieves who have stolen the new turf from his company's forecourt. Malcom Hance, director of Riverdale Mercedes in Victoria Road, Portslade, is turning into a Sherlock Holmes
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End to 'bullying' probe called for
A parliamentary candidate has called for a end to an investigation of a council boss accused of bullying staff. Chris Berry, Prospective Parliamentary candidate for Eastbourne, said today that many of the town's council officials had become frustrated
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Council plays safe on waste
The future of waste management in East Sussex will not be left in the hands of contractors following a crunch meeting. Members of East Sussex County Council narrowly rejected a proposal by the council's own ruling cabinet to allow the successful bidder
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A young voice
I am writing to congratulate the Argus on its new youth page. As an agency which works with large numbers of young people, PACT was encouraged to see a dedicated space in the local press giving young people a voice, and demystifying some of the negative
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Gavin, 6, gives his presents to refuge
A six-year-old boy has melted the hearts of women's refuge workers by giving away his birthday presents to the charity. Staff at the Women's Refuge Project in Brighton said they were deeply moved by the generosity of Seaford schoolboy Gavin, who gave
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Death driver's sentence cut
A former BBC violinist who caused a car crash in which a motorist was killed has won a cut in her four-year jail sentence. Sarah Rebecca Shorrock, 32, was jailed last year after admitting causing the death of Martin Pearce, of Littlehampton, by careless
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Hang them
Paedophiles who kill children should hang. DNA technology has eradicated the possibility of innocent people slipping through the system. Let's have a death row as in the United States. It could be administered with all appeals considered prior to execution
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Witch-hunt
Is it really necessary to pillory the local farmer who is claiming compensation for damage caused to his property in the extensive police search for poor Sarah Payne? Tragic though this heartless murder is, is it really necessary to witch-hunt this man
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I don't apologise for caring about my town
The recent Telscombe Town Council meeting regarding Southern Water Portobello proposals was nothing short of mob rule. I respect the views of my fellow residents and their right to have their views heard, but the addition of rent-a-mob to the proceedings
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Date
Hart at the double
Gary Hart opened his account for the season with two goals inside the first eight minutes as Albion ran out comfortable 5-0 winners at Langney Sports. Hart was playing only his second game of the pre-season campaign after being given paternity leave from
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Melton considers one-year contract
Midfielder Steve Melton has been offered a one-year contract by Albion. The former Nottingham Forest playmaker, who showed up well on the three-match tour of Ireland last week, was last night weighing up terms offered by Seagulls boss Micky Adams. Melton
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Albion face FA rap
Albion's poor disciplinary record last season could result in a misconduct charge and a fine. The Seagulls will face the FA at Lancaster Gate on Friday to explain the nine red cards and 76 bookings they accumulated last term. They are one of only two
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Bosses in hot water
Enforcement of the minimum wage should be improved because of the methods being used by some employers to avoid paying the statutory rate, according to a new report. Research by the Citizens Advice Bureau showed one security guard had his hours cut from
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Staff investment pays off
BCP, the Gatwick-based airport parking and travel services company has achieved an Investor In People award. The company, which has been trading for 21 years, has a staff of 186 at Gatwick and its services are used by one million people a year. Managing
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Entrepreneur will stay on course
St Modwen, the property company with major interests in Brighton, has reported strong growth for the six months to May 31. The company, which is based in Birmingham, runs Brighton Race Course, and is in line to redevelop the former bakery and furniture
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Look how times change
How unexpected to see my son featured in a recent edition of the Argus. He was a keen motorcyclist, never in trouble with the law but, I suspect, he and his mates gate crashed a few parties. How changed he is now, an editor of a Vancouver newspaper, happily
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Divorce is no laughing matter
If Jo Reisz finds it amusing to compare divorce to losing a CD player (Argus, July 21), this will no doubt make her howl with laughter - losing the family home. Financial ruination courtesy of lawyers, emotional heartbreak, one-parent families. Yes, it's
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Restore the tamarisk bushes
Having returned recently to live in Brighton in my later years, I can see many changes have occurred along the seafront. One is the dreadful state of the once resplendent tamarisk bushes on Dukes Mound in Kemptown. Why are these bushes so tattered and
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Star lights up hotel's past
Decorationg work at a Brighton hotel has revealed a fragment of its forgotten past. As workmen scraped layers of paint off the front pillars of the Prince Regent Hotel in Regency Square, they spotted a glint of gold. Gradually the Jewish Star of David
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Need drivers
It is not much use spending vast sums of public money on buses unless there is a programme of recruitment and training for the necessary drivers to guarantee vehicles will be efficiently run and maintained. There are not enough drivers, which is why so
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Being watched
My daughter has been a child minder for 24 years and abides by all the regulations. If a few women can report her and get her fined for making one mistake while recovering from an operation I can only say beware child minders, beady eyes are watching
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Childcare
In response to the article about me being fined for having too many children in my nursery (Argus, July 20), I would like to correct a few points. Although 12 children were present they were in the care and control of their father, who was also present
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Council plays safe on waste
The future of waste management in East Sussex will not be left in the hands of contractors following a crunch meeting. Members of East Sussex County Council narrowly rejected a proposal by the council's own ruling cabinet to allow the successful bidder
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Date
A young voice
I am writing to congratulate the Argus on its new youth page. As an agency which works with large numbers of young people, PACT was encouraged to see a dedicated space in the local press giving young people a voice, and demystifying some of the negative
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Date
Hang them
Paedophiles who kill children should hang. DNA technology has eradicated the possibility of innocent people slipping through the system. Let's have a death row as in the United States. It could be administered with all appeals considered prior to execution
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Date
Entrepreneur will stay on course
St Modwen, the property company with major interests in Brighton, has reported strong growth for the six months to May 31. The company, which is based in Birmingham, runs Brighton Race Course, and is in line to redevelop the former bakery and furniture
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Date
Restore the tamarisk bushes
Having returned recently to live in Brighton in my later years, I can see many changes have occurred along the seafront. One is the dreadful state of the once resplendent tamarisk bushes on Dukes Mound in Kemptown. Why are these bushes so tattered and
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Date
MPs slate Connex complaints switch
A House of Commons motion criticises rail firm Connex for changing the way passengers complain about standards of service. David Lepper, MP for Brighton Pavilion, said the change was deterring commuters from complaining. He plans to support the motion
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Rest in peace Sarah, no one can harm you now
Messages of sympathy to Sarah Payne's family have been flooding into the Argus from people across the world. Here are a few of the many received. IF all the tears were gathered, the nation would become a flood. God bless darling. Pat Farley, Newhaven
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Date
Being watched
My daughter has been a child minder for 24 years and abides by all the regulations. If a few women can report her and get her fined for making one mistake while recovering from an operation I can only say beware child minders, beady eyes are watching
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Witness threatened minutes after crash
A witness to a crash in which a teenager died following a high-speed joyride found himself threatened moments later by youths. Andrew Wright was walking to his Brighton home along Ditchling Road when he heard a bang followed by an "eerie" silence. However
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Action demanded on bypass for town
A Sussex MP is demanding positive steps in the fight for the development of a bypass for Arundel. Arundel and South Downs MP Howard Flight has written to Transport Minister Lord Whitty asking for confirmation the town will be included in an action plan
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Childcare
In response to the article about me being fined for having too many children in my nursery (Argus, July 20), I would like to correct a few points. Although 12 children were present they were in the care and control of their father, who was also present
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Questions over arts centre's £1.2m debt
An arts trust set up with almost £6 million of public money and private donations has debts of £1.2 million a year after opening. The Old Market, in Upper Market Street, Hove, was feted as "an impetus to the economic regeneration of the Brunswick area
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Date
Mum sobs for her Sarah
The mother of murdered schoolgirl Sarah Payne sobbed uncontrollably as she visited the roadside shrine of flowers left near the spot where the eight-year-old's body was found. It was the first time Sara Payne, 31, had wept so openly since her daughter's
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Date
So why did it happen?
Crash investigators today recovered two black box flight recorders from the charred remains of the Air France Concorde which crashed outside Paris. French legal experts were also beginning the grim task of examining the bodies of the 113 victims, mainly
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Date
Need award
During the past three weeks, many thousands of pounds have been spent by the police, first in the search for little Sarah Payne and now in pursuit of her killer. It is right no expense is spared and no one would begrudge a penny of it but, nevertheless
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Date
Voice of the Argus - Make your choice soon
East Sussex County Council is still in a big mess over the future of waste disposal in the county, even though time is fast running out. A full meeting of the council rejected the crazy idea proposed by its cabinet that contractors rather than councillors
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Date
Road to Sydney starts at Hickstead
The battle for places at the Sydney Olympics will add an extra edge to this year's Traxdata Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead. Leading riders and the best horses from Britain, as well as 14 other nations, will be at Hickstead, starting today
