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Miss World and the 100 hairdos
Working with children or animals is never easy and it is a pretty tough challenge to bring about world peace. However, if there is one thing that is almost impossible if you are a Miss World candidate, it is finding a hairstyle you are happy with. At
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Tailback nightmare on M23
Thousands of motorists were caught in gridlock on the M23 today after a lorry crashed into the central reservation. The motorway was closed for several hours from Gatwick to the M25 after the crash. The accident, on the Surrey side of the M23, happened
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Menlo Park, Hanbury Arms, Brighton, November 13
Are you bored with vacuum-packed rock played by people with the stage presence of a boiled potato? So is Chris Taylor of Menlo Park. Menlo Park are as famous for their legendary "happenings" as their musical style which shepherds country, polka, jazz,
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Wonder food that can ward off the 'flu
Hemp is being hailed as a wonder food and a Sussex company is developing new recipes and medicines using the plant. Scientists at Firle-based MotherHemp say tests have shown hempseed oil dramatically relieves the symptoms of eczema and patients taking
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Chancellor told to halt rise in taxes
Bosses from Sussex have called on Chancellor Gordon Brown to cut business taxes. Industry leaders say he needs to stem a relentless and damaging rise in red tape and taxation. In a strongly-worded statement, the CBI joined the Institute of Directors (
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A waste of money
A week before November 5, we are driven mad by fireworks and they continue well after, day and night, endless bangs. What a complete waste of money - it could all go to charity. -C Chambers, College Place, Kemp Town, Brighton
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Danger of globalisation
If it turns out to be true that American Express is going to India, it just proves for the umpteenth time what a danger globalisation is. If it is cheaper to go elsewhere, corporations always do so. Brighton and Hove needs to build a "steady state" local
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Ultimate betrayal
The Archdeacon of Chichester urges the congregation of dignitaries to remember "the many who died for peace, so we may live in peace" ("Troops put on Iraq war alert", November 11). Tragically, the killing fields of 20th-Century civilisation are testimony
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Out to help
Brian and Diane Torr (Letters, October 30) praise everybody but themselves. They say what little they could do to help my husband, Simon, and my son Matthew after their road crash. Please don't get me wrong - everybody, even other drivers, was brilliant
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Work miracles
I was so incensed by the article "Yobs beat up poppy pensioner" (The Argus, November 9) I had to write to voice my anger. I suggest a concerted effort be made to catch the people who carried out this crime. When caught, if not in useful employment, they
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Poppy pride
I agree with John Parry's thoughts and comments on Remembrance Sunday. This is the day the whole nation should stop for two minutes to remember the brave men and women who gave their lives for our freedom. The wearing of poppies does seem to be a thing
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So hair-raising
Celebrity hair stylist Willie Hendry has one of the toughest jobs of his career in Nigeria. The Brighton-based hairdresser has been chosen as chief stylist for the Miss World contest, which will feature more than 100 women and be watched on television
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Shameful day
Once again, John Parry has hit the nail right on the head with his views on Remembrance Sunday (The Argus, November 8). I, too, was absolutely appalled when walking around Brighton and Hove by the lack of people wearing poppies. As a country, we have
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Unjust policy
Having survived two guerrilla wars in the Sixties and having studied commerce and criminal law at about that time as well, I am not going to be intimidated by what, to my mind, is an unjust social and economic Government policy which persecutes vulnerable
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Hockey: Grinstead keen to build on win
Player-coach Ian Pattison refused to talk about promotion after East Grinstead's comprehensive 3-0 defeat of Lewes in National League division two. Victory left Grinstead six points adrift of second place and a play-off spot but Pattison feels his team
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November 11: Wolves 1, Albion 1
Albion ended a run of seven straight away defeats with an excellent point. A Premiership class finish by Bobby Zamora, his fifth goal in nine games this season, gave Steve Coppell's Seagulls a shock 15th minute lead. Albion were the better side for an
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Poor show
Ivor Caplin MP is proud of the Government's minimum income guarantee for pensioners (The Argus, November 7). What a pity a return to the average wages index-linked State pension is still ruled out and the poorest pensioners have to fill out a lengthy,
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Rugby: Strength in depth boosts Brighton
Brighton and Haywards Heath will represent Sussex in the fourth round of the Powergen Intermediate Cup after sound home wins on Saturday. Both saw off lower division opposition, Heath having to work for a 28-5 home success over Lewes while Brighton were
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Luck deserts Albion again
Albion picked up a valuable point in their battle against relegation at Wolves last night, but they still got a bum deal. Kenny Millers's 76th minute equaliser for Wanderers in the 1-1 draw at Molineux deflected in off team-mate Alex Rae's behind. "It
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Factory closure deferred
The possible closure of a Sussex factory has been temporarily lifted thanks to the success of a new loyalty card scheme. Smart card firm ID Data said it was delaying a plant closure after the launch of the Nectar card. The Corby-based company, which has
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Business calls for budget help
The Chancellor was today being urged not to bypass the Sussex economy in his pre- Budget report. Matt Coward, tax director at BDO Stoy Hayward in Brighton, said the Chancellor was in a difficult position. He said: "The Chancellor may have to raise billions
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Burglar jailed after eye emergency
A professional burglar responsible for a string of break-ins has been jailed for three-and-a-half years. Mark Burr, 38, of Elm Grove, Brighton, and a friend climbed through the open window of a house in Horsham Road, Cowfold, near Horsham, and stole jewellery
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Musical farewell for Jumpin' Jack
A jazz band led a cortege at the funeral of a respected clarinet player. Young musicians from Burgess Hill School for Girls joined the tribute, playing several songs for Jumpin' Jack Gilbert, who died last week after battling cancer. Dozens of musicians
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Bid to attract girl power into the IT industry
Gareth Gates and Liberty X are among the pop stars lending support to an initiative to raise the appeal of information technology (IT) among teenage girls The initiative will also challenge male domination of the industry. ITbeat is a nationwide competition
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A faster way to tap the market
A Brighton-based company has designed email marketing software to ensure people's replies come back as quickly as possible. Sigmer Technologies, based at the Sussex Innovation Centre, launched its Boomerang product at the Email Marketing Show 2002 at
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Virus attacks can ruin your business
Companies connected to the internet need to be more vigilant about computer security. Malicious hackers and web vandals are stepping up their efforts to exploit vulnerabilities and spread new viruses. The vulnerabilities exploited by virus "worms" such
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Shelve e-government, ministers urged
Ministers have been urged to suspend their £5 billion e-government programme amid claims hundreds of official web sites are experiencing problems. An independent survey of 20 flagship government web sites found three-quarters needed immediate attention
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Airport staff vote to strike
Travellers at Gatwick airport are set to face chaos over Christmas after a union confirmed it would be organising six one-day strikes. The action by firefighters and security workers could cause major delays. Leaders of the Transport and General Workers
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Remembrance flag gaffe
Court staff have apologised after flying the Union Flag upside-down on Armistice Day. Everyone stood in silence for two minutes at Hove Crown Court yesterday as a remark of respect to the nation's fallen heroes. However, nobody realised the flag above
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Glow worms' home saved
A water company is changing the route of a new pipeline to save the Sussex home of a colony of rare glow worms. Worthing-based Southern Water has agreed to re-route part of a pipeline it is constructing in a £5.7 million scheme to provide additional water
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Review: 90 minutes of real goal mouth madness
There are three things that are certain in life - death, taxes and a guarantee that, come Christmas, the lastest version of FIFA Football will be on the shelves. Electronic Arts' FIFA Football 2003 has been released with the usual promises of enhanced
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Review: Dummies can keep their cash in order
Anyone who wants a better grip on their home finances should get a copy of Home Finance for Dummies. This comprehensive guide to controlling your money will keep tabs on the pennies and help you get the most from your pounds. Users start out by entering
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Miss World and the 100 hairdos
Working with children or animals is never easy and it is a pretty tough challenge to bring about world peace. However, if there is one thing that is almost impossible if you are a Miss World candidate, it is finding a hairstyle you are happy with. At
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Give talent a chance
On Southern FM, we have Kate Lawler instead of the brilliant Terry Garoghan. Local DJs should be given the chance to entertain us. I have nothing against Kate but would rather listen to talented presenters. -Lesley Kite, Linton Road, Hove
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Tailback nightmare on M23
Thousands of motorists were caught in gridlock on the M23 today after a lorry crashed into the central reservation. The motorway was closed for several hours from Gatwick to the M25 after the crash. The accident, on the Surrey side of the M23, happened
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Date
Menlo Park, Hanbury Arms, Brighton, November 13
Are you bored with vacuum-packed rock played by people with the stage presence of a boiled potato? So is Chris Taylor of Menlo Park. Menlo Park are as famous for their legendary "happenings" as their musical style which shepherds country, polka, jazz,
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My cheque's ready for Albion
The £40 a season ticket-holder donation is a good idea. As an absentee Albion supporter of many seasons, I am not a season-ticket holder but my cheque is ready. Whether it's Pompey or Posh, I'm willing to support the club. -Stuart Wight, Brighton
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Downpour set to continue
Heavy rain which hit Sussex today is forecast to continue throughout the week. The Argus weatherman Ken Woodhams said the heavy rain would fall all afternoon. The downpour arrived over the Downs from early this morning, heading for the coast. Lucy Verasamy
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Services lead a recovery in growth
The service sector in Sussex continued to recover last month, recording robust growth. A survey by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) said activity in the sector recorded 55.6 on its index, compared with 55.5 in September. A figure
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Graduate workless rate is on the rise
Graduate unemployment has risen for the first time in a decade. The computer industry downturn accounted for most of the 0.8 per cent rise from 5.5 per cent in 2000 to 6.3 per cent in 2001, according to data collected from universities. The National Union
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A waste of money
A week before November 5, we are driven mad by fireworks and they continue well after, day and night, endless bangs. What a complete waste of money - it could all go to charity. -C Chambers, College Place, Kemp Town, Brighton
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Danger of globalisation
If it turns out to be true that American Express is going to India, it just proves for the umpteenth time what a danger globalisation is. If it is cheaper to go elsewhere, corporations always do so. Brighton and Hove needs to build a "steady state" local
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Desmond Dekker, Concorde 2, Brighton
In terms of bringing Jamaican music to the rest of the world, Bob Marley is undisputed champion. But firmly clutching the silver medal is Desmond Dekker, who brought reggae to the UK years before Marley. Still touring more than three decades after he
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Date
Out to help
Brian and Diane Torr (Letters, October 30) praise everybody but themselves. They say what little they could do to help my husband, Simon, and my son Matthew after their road crash. Please don't get me wrong - everybody, even other drivers, was brilliant
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Work miracles
I was so incensed by the article "Yobs beat up poppy pensioner" (The Argus, November 9) I had to write to voice my anger. I suggest a concerted effort be made to catch the people who carried out this crime. When caught, if not in useful employment, they
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Date
Unjust policy
Having survived two guerrilla wars in the Sixties and having studied commerce and criminal law at about that time as well, I am not going to be intimidated by what, to my mind, is an unjust social and economic Government policy which persecutes vulnerable
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Rugby: Boro beat Hastings
Pulborough clinched the most eyecatching result in the first round of the Sussex Intermediate Shield with a 24-12 home win over Hastings and Bexhill. They were 24 points up the break. Hooker and man-of-the-match Andy Bates grabbed the first try and Richie
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Blaze wrecks petrol station
Firefighters battled to stop flames spreading from a blazing shop on a petrol station forecourt. The Total Garage on the A286 at Birdham, near Chichester, is now closed after the incident at 6pm yesterday. Four fire crews from Chichester, East Wittering
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Business calls for budget help
The Chancellor was today being urged not to bypass the Sussex economy in his pre- Budget report. Matt Coward, tax director at BDO Stoy Hayward in Brighton, said the Chancellor was in a difficult position. He said: "The Chancellor may have to raise billions
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Burglar jailed after eye emergency
A professional burglar responsible for a string of break-ins has been jailed for three-and-a-half years. Mark Burr, 38, of Elm Grove, Brighton, and a friend climbed through the open window of a house in Horsham Road, Cowfold, near Horsham, and stole jewellery
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Hardware: Credit card-sized camera won't break the bank
The latest compact digital camera to be released by Mustek, the G-Smart Mini 3, is about the same size as a credit card and not much thicker. It is a gorgeously sleek, little silver number and very functional. The G-Smart Mini 3 offers a maximum resolution
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Musical farewell for Jumpin' Jack
A jazz band led a cortege at the funeral of a respected clarinet player. Young musicians from Burgess Hill School for Girls joined the tribute, playing several songs for Jumpin' Jack Gilbert, who died last week after battling cancer. Dozens of musicians
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Pledge of speed service for all
Business internet users in Sussex have been promised positive action on broadband. With six businesses switching to broadband every hour, BT says it is working flat out make fast internet available across the region. At an Institute of Directors (South-East
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Bid to attract girl power into the IT industry
Gareth Gates and Liberty X are among the pop stars lending support to an initiative to raise the appeal of information technology (IT) among teenage girls The initiative will also challenge male domination of the industry. ITbeat is a nationwide competition
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Date
A faster way to tap the market
A Brighton-based company has designed email marketing software to ensure people's replies come back as quickly as possible. Sigmer Technologies, based at the Sussex Innovation Centre, launched its Boomerang product at the Email Marketing Show 2002 at
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Court battle to restore art deco building
Embassy Court is the slice of wedding cake seafront still to be iced, a court heard. The latest round in a long-running legal fight to restore the crumbling block of flats on the Brighton-Hove border started at Brighton County Court yesterday. Residents
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Virus attacks can ruin your business
Companies connected to the internet need to be more vigilant about computer security. Malicious hackers and web vandals are stepping up their efforts to exploit vulnerabilities and spread new viruses. The vulnerabilities exploited by virus "worms" such
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Date
Remembrance flag gaffe
Court staff have apologised after flying the Union Flag upside-down on Armistice Day. Everyone stood in silence for two minutes at Hove Crown Court yesterday as a remark of respect to the nation's fallen heroes. However, nobody realised the flag above
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Date
Memories of a dinosaur hunter
Experts did not believe Gideon Mantell when he told them he had discovered a 200 million-year-old tooth from a giant lizard. Even the renowned Georges Cuvier, who founded the science of palaeontology, dismissed the find as a rhinoceros tooth. In fact
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Review: Dummies can keep their cash in order
Anyone who wants a better grip on their home finances should get a copy of Home Finance for Dummies. This comprehensive guide to controlling your money will keep tabs on the pennies and help you get the most from your pounds. Users start out by entering
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Leak shuts leisure centre
A Mid Sussex leisure centre was forced to shut when a water pipe burst - three days after it reopened following a £2.3 million facelift. Staff at the Dolphin Leisure Centre in Haywards Heath discovered water cascading through the ceiling of the newly
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Battle to restore art deco landmark
Embassy Court is the slice of wedding cake seafront still to be iced, a court has been told. The latest round in a long-running legal fight to restore the crumbling block of flats on the Brighton-Hove border started at Brighton County Court yesterday.
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Give talent a chance
On Southern FM, we have Kate Lawler instead of the brilliant Terry Garoghan. Local DJs should be given the chance to entertain us. I have nothing against Kate but would rather listen to talented presenters. -Lesley Kite, Linton Road, Hove
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Date
My cheque's ready for Albion
The £40 a season ticket-holder donation is a good idea. As an absentee Albion supporter of many seasons, I am not a season-ticket holder but my cheque is ready. Whether it's Pompey or Posh, I'm willing to support the club. -Stuart Wight, Brighton
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Downpour set to continue
Heavy rain which hit Sussex today is forecast to continue throughout the week. The Argus weatherman Ken Woodhams said the heavy rain would fall all afternoon. The downpour arrived over the Downs from early this morning, heading for the coast. Lucy Verasamy
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Appeal for old stamps
I am trying to "feed" between 15 and 20 charities and it is working out very well. My contribution is up to £6 a week in used postage stamps. Please help by donating used stamps to me. -Donald Reid, St Mary's Nursing Home, 41 Carisbrooke Road, St Leonard's-on-Sea
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Services lead a recovery in growth
The service sector in Sussex continued to recover last month, recording robust growth. A survey by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) said activity in the sector recorded 55.6 on its index, compared with 55.5 in September. A figure
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Lime makes its mark
Lime, the Brighton-based marketing agency, has become the UK's first small business to be awarded the Community Mark from Business in the Community. Limes clients include The Barbican, Haymarket Exhibitions and the National Trust. The Community Mark is
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Graduate workless rate is on the rise
Graduate unemployment has risen for the first time in a decade. The computer industry downturn accounted for most of the 0.8 per cent rise from 5.5 per cent in 2000 to 6.3 per cent in 2001, according to data collected from universities. The National Union
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Date
Thanks for your care
A big thank-you to the nurses and doctors of the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton. I have just come to the end of my treatment after being diagnosed with breast cancer. I was treated with the very best of care, as were the patients I got to know
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Date
Desmond Dekker, Concorde 2, Brighton
In terms of bringing Jamaican music to the rest of the world, Bob Marley is undisputed champion. But firmly clutching the silver medal is Desmond Dekker, who brought reggae to the UK years before Marley. Still touring more than three decades after he
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Date
Urban Housewife, by Lizzie Enfield
Thought I must be very late when James ran past me, as I was ambling slowly towards school, with intention of picking up children. James is urban house-husband and sometime actor (who looks after children while waiting for his big break, while his solicitor
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Wrong place
Something has been bothering me following the recent peace protests that befell Brighton and Hove. Protesters, whether publicising the wrongs or rights of hunting with hounds or lecturers displaying their dissatisfaction with pay, normally carry out their
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A worm U-turn
It is good news for glow-worms that one of their few remaining colonies in East Sussex is to be saved. The colony at Benfield Hill in Portslade has already been badly affected by the building of the Brighton bypass and the moving of a golf clubhouse.
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Quality work on our water
Southern Water has spent hundreds of millions of pounds on improving water quality off Sussex beaches. Now that investment, made during 14 years, is paying off with all but one beach in the county meeting water quality standards set by the European Commission
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Date
Rugby: Boro beat Hastings
Pulborough clinched the most eyecatching result in the first round of the Sussex Intermediate Shield with a 24-12 home win over Hastings and Bexhill. They were 24 points up the break. Hooker and man-of-the-match Andy Bates grabbed the first try and Richie
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Date
Learn why the Lady is to the manor born
On Sunday, October 20, I had the great privilege of meeting Lady Thomas-Stanford. She very graciously invited a small group to join her for a guided tour of her magnificent home, Preston Manor, Brighton. We were greeted by the lady of the manor, who arrived
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Albion give Wolves a fright
Albion ended a run of seven straight away defeats with an excellent point from a one-all draw. A Premiership class finish by Bobby Zamora, his fifth goal in nine games this season, gave Steve Coppell's Seagulls a shock 15th minute lead. Albion were the
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Date
Plastic but inflexible
Borrowers could collectively save £2.5 billion in six months if they took advantage of the most competitive credit card deals on the market. But despite some providers offering introductory interest rates of zero per cent for the first six months, the
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Date
Hardware: Credit card-sized camera won't break the bank
The latest compact digital camera to be released by Mustek, the G-Smart Mini 3, is about the same size as a credit card and not much thicker. It is a gorgeously sleek, little silver number and very functional. The G-Smart Mini 3 offers a maximum resolution
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Date
Emale with Stefan Hull
Contrary to popular belief, when it comes to web browsers there are alternatives to Microsoft's ubiquitous Internet Explorer (IE) and Netscape Navigator. The most popular of the alternatives, Mozilla, Opera and OmniWeb, have been steadily gaining a foothold
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Date
Pledge of speed service for all
Business internet users in Sussex have been promised positive action on broadband. With six businesses switching to broadband every hour, BT says it is working flat out make fast internet available across the region. At an Institute of Directors (South-East
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Date
Little digits are taught to play
Representatives of some of Brighton's leading new media companies have been helping children understand how digital technology can help them play, learn and be creative. Learning to Play the Technology Way was a day-long series of events aimed at giving
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Date
Court battle to restore art deco building
Embassy Court is the slice of wedding cake seafront still to be iced, a court heard. The latest round in a long-running legal fight to restore the crumbling block of flats on the Brighton-Hove border started at Brighton County Court yesterday. Residents
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Date
Memories of a dinosaur hunter
Experts did not believe Gideon Mantell when he told them he had discovered a 200 million-year-old tooth from a giant lizard. Even the renowned Georges Cuvier, who founded the science of palaeontology, dismissed the find as a rhinoceros tooth. In fact
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Review: Regrets, I nearly had a few
I don't believe in having regrets but this was truly tested after wasting an afternoon on PCDJ Rock Producer. The PCDJ range of Producer titles allows you to piece together samples to create your own music on a PC. The programme offers a real-time stereo
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Leak shuts leisure centre
A Mid Sussex leisure centre was forced to shut when a water pipe burst - three days after it reopened following a £2.3 million facelift. Staff at the Dolphin Leisure Centre in Haywards Heath discovered water cascading through the ceiling of the newly
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Date
Battle to restore art deco landmark
Embassy Court is the slice of wedding cake seafront still to be iced, a court has been told. The latest round in a long-running legal fight to restore the crumbling block of flats on the Brighton-Hove border started at Brighton County Court yesterday.
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Date
Appeal for old stamps
I am trying to "feed" between 15 and 20 charities and it is working out very well. My contribution is up to £6 a week in used postage stamps. Please help by donating used stamps to me. -Donald Reid, St Mary's Nursing Home, 41 Carisbrooke Road, St Leonard's-on-Sea
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Lime makes its mark
Lime, the Brighton-based marketing agency, has become the UK's first small business to be awarded the Community Mark from Business in the Community. Limes clients include The Barbican, Haymarket Exhibitions and the National Trust. The Community Mark is
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Date
Wonder food that can ward off the 'flu
Hemp is being hailed as a wonder food and a Sussex company is developing new recipes and medicines using the plant. Scientists at Firle-based MotherHemp say tests have shown hempseed oil dramatically relieves the symptoms of eczema and patients taking
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Date
Chancellor told to halt rise in taxes
Bosses from Sussex have called on Chancellor Gordon Brown to cut business taxes. Industry leaders say he needs to stem a relentless and damaging rise in red tape and taxation. In a strongly-worded statement, the CBI joined the Institute of Directors (
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Date
Thanks for your care
A big thank-you to the nurses and doctors of the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton. I have just come to the end of my treatment after being diagnosed with breast cancer. I was treated with the very best of care, as were the patients I got to know
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Date
Urban Housewife, by Lizzie Enfield
Thought I must be very late when James ran past me, as I was ambling slowly towards school, with intention of picking up children. James is urban house-husband and sometime actor (who looks after children while waiting for his big break, while his solicitor
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Date
CCTV bid to beat taxi thugs
CCTV cameras could soon be filming passengers in taxis and private hire cars to counter violence against cabbies in Eastbourne. Drivers have raised concerns about their safety, particularly during weekend night shifts when carrying drunk passengers. Some
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Date
Ultimate betrayal
The Archdeacon of Chichester urges the congregation of dignitaries to remember "the many who died for peace, so we may live in peace" ("Troops put on Iraq war alert", November 11). Tragically, the killing fields of 20th-Century civilisation are testimony
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Date
Wrong place
Something has been bothering me following the recent peace protests that befell Brighton and Hove. Protesters, whether publicising the wrongs or rights of hunting with hounds or lecturers displaying their dissatisfaction with pay, normally carry out their
-
Date
Poppy pride
I agree with John Parry's thoughts and comments on Remembrance Sunday. This is the day the whole nation should stop for two minutes to remember the brave men and women who gave their lives for our freedom. The wearing of poppies does seem to be a thing
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Date
So hair-raising
Celebrity hair stylist Willie Hendry has one of the toughest jobs of his career in Nigeria. The Brighton-based hairdresser has been chosen as chief stylist for the Miss World contest, which will feature more than 100 women and be watched on television
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Date
Shameful day
Once again, John Parry has hit the nail right on the head with his views on Remembrance Sunday (The Argus, November 8). I, too, was absolutely appalled when walking around Brighton and Hove by the lack of people wearing poppies. As a country, we have
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Date
A worm U-turn
It is good news for glow-worms that one of their few remaining colonies in East Sussex is to be saved. The colony at Benfield Hill in Portslade has already been badly affected by the building of the Brighton bypass and the moving of a golf clubhouse.
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Date
Hockey: Grinstead keen to build on win
Player-coach Ian Pattison refused to talk about promotion after East Grinstead's comprehensive 3-0 defeat of Lewes in National League division two. Victory left Grinstead six points adrift of second place and a play-off spot but Pattison feels his team
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Date
November 11: Wolves 1, Albion 1
Albion ended a run of seven straight away defeats with an excellent point. A Premiership class finish by Bobby Zamora, his fifth goal in nine games this season, gave Steve Coppell's Seagulls a shock 15th minute lead. Albion were the better side for an
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Date
Quality work on our water
Southern Water has spent hundreds of millions of pounds on improving water quality off Sussex beaches. Now that investment, made during 14 years, is paying off with all but one beach in the county meeting water quality standards set by the European Commission
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Date
Poor show
Ivor Caplin MP is proud of the Government's minimum income guarantee for pensioners (The Argus, November 7). What a pity a return to the average wages index-linked State pension is still ruled out and the poorest pensioners have to fill out a lengthy,
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Date
Learn why the Lady is to the manor born
On Sunday, October 20, I had the great privilege of meeting Lady Thomas-Stanford. She very graciously invited a small group to join her for a guided tour of her magnificent home, Preston Manor, Brighton. We were greeted by the lady of the manor, who arrived
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Date
Rugby: Strength in depth boosts Brighton
Brighton and Haywards Heath will represent Sussex in the fourth round of the Powergen Intermediate Cup after sound home wins on Saturday. Both saw off lower division opposition, Heath having to work for a 28-5 home success over Lewes while Brighton were
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Date
Albion give Wolves a fright
Albion ended a run of seven straight away defeats with an excellent point from a one-all draw. A Premiership class finish by Bobby Zamora, his fifth goal in nine games this season, gave Steve Coppell's Seagulls a shock 15th minute lead. Albion were the
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Date
Luck deserts Albion again
Albion picked up a valuable point in their battle against relegation at Wolves last night, but they still got a bum deal. Kenny Millers's 76th minute equaliser for Wanderers in the 1-1 draw at Molineux deflected in off team-mate Alex Rae's behind. "It
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Date
Plastic but inflexible
Borrowers could collectively save £2.5 billion in six months if they took advantage of the most competitive credit card deals on the market. But despite some providers offering introductory interest rates of zero per cent for the first six months, the
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Date
Factory closure deferred
The possible closure of a Sussex factory has been temporarily lifted thanks to the success of a new loyalty card scheme. Smart card firm ID Data said it was delaying a plant closure after the launch of the Nectar card. The Corby-based company, which has
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Date
Emale with Stefan Hull
Contrary to popular belief, when it comes to web browsers there are alternatives to Microsoft's ubiquitous Internet Explorer (IE) and Netscape Navigator. The most popular of the alternatives, Mozilla, Opera and OmniWeb, have been steadily gaining a foothold
-
Date
Little digits are taught to play
Representatives of some of Brighton's leading new media companies have been helping children understand how digital technology can help them play, learn and be creative. Learning to Play the Technology Way was a day-long series of events aimed at giving
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Date
Shelve e-government, ministers urged
Ministers have been urged to suspend their £5 billion e-government programme amid claims hundreds of official web sites are experiencing problems. An independent survey of 20 flagship government web sites found three-quarters needed immediate attention
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Airport staff vote to strike
Travellers at Gatwick airport are set to face chaos over Christmas after a union confirmed it would be organising six one-day strikes. The action by firefighters and security workers could cause major delays. Leaders of the Transport and General Workers
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I'll sue police, says bouncer
A judge has called for an independent inquiry into the actions of police officers accused of using excessive force during a brawl with bouncers. Four doormen from Crawley, who had been taking part in a stag-night party, were charged with violent disorder
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Glow worms' home saved
A water company is changing the route of a new pipeline to save the Sussex home of a colony of rare glow worms. Worthing-based Southern Water has agreed to re-route part of a pipeline it is constructing in a £5.7 million scheme to provide additional water
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Review: Regrets, I nearly had a few
I don't believe in having regrets but this was truly tested after wasting an afternoon on PCDJ Rock Producer. The PCDJ range of Producer titles allows you to piece together samples to create your own music on a PC. The programme offers a real-time stereo
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Review: 90 minutes of real goal mouth madness
There are three things that are certain in life - death, taxes and a guarantee that, come Christmas, the lastest version of FIFA Football will be on the shelves. Electronic Arts' FIFA Football 2003 has been released with the usual promises of enhanced
