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£200,000 national park challenge
A second Sussex council is to earmark tens of thousands of pounds to fight the proposed South Downs national park. Senior councillors at West Sussex County Council have agreed to object to the park and devote £200,000 towards putting the authority's
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Fears over planning changes
Planning, put simply deciding what goes where, does not always get a good press but it is one of the unsung heroes of environmental protection. But the system could be about to undergo one of the most profound changes for more than a generation and opposition
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Gardener died in electricity accident
A former Sussex man was electrocuted as he turned on a water pump in his back garden, an inquest heard. Jonathan Averill, 34, had walked down to the river bank in the grounds of the chateau he shared with partner Tony Mundell in Mezieres-en-Brenne, in
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Fury over train delays
Trains in Mid Sussex are increasingly unreliable with more passengers standing during journeys and waiting longer for trains to arrive, according to commuters. A survey by Mid Sussex MP Nicholas Soames saw questionnaires handed to commuters at Haywards
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Burglar's jail term reduced
A burglar who used a screwdriver to stab a homeowner after being caught in his house has had his jail sentence reduced. Lee Warren Stone, 38, of Hamble Court, Sompting, was jailed for nine years at Chichester Crown Court last May after pleading guilty
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Addict builder stole from customers
A builder addicted to amphetamine has admitted stealing almost £2,500 from clients, a court heard. Steven Deacon, 51, had been given the cash to build driveways but failed to carry out the work and then refused to pay it back. Worthing magistrates heard
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Inspectors praise school
A West Sussex school has been singled out for praise by Government inspectors. St Mary's CofE First School in Washington, near Storrington, received a glowing report from Ofsted. Headteacher Viv Earwicker said today: "We are especially pleased to have
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Charity begins at home
I am 65 and I spent several holidays at Saltdean as a care assistant to residents from a care home in Merstham. When I retired after the death of my husband in 1991, I had several holidays there for which I paid. Can I now have a free holiday there as
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Uninvited guests
Like many of the mature residents of Saltdean, my father fought long and hard 60 years ago to save this country from the horrors of Nazism and to make sure we remained free. He didn't risk his life so this country could be turned into a foreign land and
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All the richer
How pleased I was to see a positive headline for once about asylum-seekers, many of whom have suffered greatly to get here (The Argus, February 3). The comments of Chief Constable Ken Jones were measured and responsible and such a contrast to some of
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Youth Hockey: College goes for clean sweep
Eastbourne College are on the brink of a clean sweep after lifting the boys' under-14s and under-18s Sussex schools crowns at Hurstpierpoint College. If the under-16s, who have reached their final, triumph it will emulate the hat-trick achieved by the
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Dire straits
I was shocked and saddened to receive a leaflet encouraging people to protest against asylum-seekers in the Grand Ocean Hotel. I had not realised what a racist country I live in, where we refuse to help others who are in dire need because it may result
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February 4: Albion 2 Wimbledon 3
Dave Beasant saved a second half penalty for ten-man Albion against his former club, but it was not enough to rescue the Seagulls from a damaging defeat. Steve Coppell's men were already 2-1 down and down to ten men when the veteran keeper marked his
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Storm crash man dies
A van driver from Firle has died almost five months after he was involved in an accident during a freak storm. David Rowsell, 69, died at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton on Saturday. His camper van was involved in a collision with a Jaguar
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From disastercomes hope
We can boast two of the most famous seaside piers in the world. The West Pier was the first in Britain to be awarded Grade I status as a listed building. The Palace Pier, with four million visitors annually, is the most popular tourist attraction in the
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Ryman League: Sorry night for promotion chasers
Sussex's three-pronged promotion push in division one south was badly hit last night as Lewes, Horsham and Bognor all failed to win. Lewes came from behind to secure their second consecutive league draw this time at home to Whyteleafe The first 45 minutes
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Dr Martens: Crawley hit back for cup victory
Crawley recovered from going a goal behind to win 4-1 at Dr Marten's Eastern opponents Burnham in the league cup and book a place in the fourth round against Chemlsford City. Arron Lennon gave the home side an early lead with the first meaningful attack
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Albion stick by Hart
Albion boss Steve Coppell has defended red card victim Gary Hart. Hart was sent-off by referee Joe Ross in last night's 3-2 home defeat by Wimbledon for elbowing Norwegian defender Trond Andersen. The striker, returning to the starting line-up at the
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Youth Badminton: Eubank junior's a winner
Chris Eubank junior, son of the former world boxing champion, helped Brighton College to a national prep school double at St Paul's, London. Chris, with partner Andrew Hartridge, lifted the under-13s boys' crown. They pipped Bedford Modern 11-9 in a nailbiting
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Rentokil aims for more flexibility
Pest control company Rentokil Initial is to reorganise its management structure under new chief executive James Wilde. The move follows Mr Wilde's promotion to replace Sir Clive Thompson, the FT-SE 100's longest serving chief executive, who stepped down
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Firefighters say it with a Jag
Two Jags John Prescott has a lot to answer for according to crews at one Brighton fire station. Firefighters at Roedean station, off Marine Drive, could not resist sending a message to the Deputy Prime Minister when they were handed the perfect canvas
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£200,000 for national park challenge
A second Sussex council is to earmark tens of thousands of pounds to fight the proposed South Downs national park. Senior councillors at West Sussex County Council have agreed to object to the park and devote £200,000 towards putting the authority's case
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Mock auction fraud gang face jail
A gang of confidence tricksters fleeced the public of thousands of pounds in a slick and cunning operation. A jury unanimously convicted all six members of the devious team behind Brighton city centre store The Outlet of conspiring to defraud the public
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Tributes to journalist
Journalist Brian Gibson, who combined a life of writing with his love of music, film and theatre, has died at 65. Mr Gibson was the main advertising and feature writer of The Argus Property until his retirement in May last year. It was his final full-time
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Pier blaze: The rivals
Brighton's two piers have long been rivals - the older, elegant Victorian West Pier and her younger, brasher sister, the Palace Pier. In recent years, wrangling between the two has become bitter. But last night Dr Geoff Lockwood, chief executive of the
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Pier blaze: History in a landmark
Brighton's world famous Palace Pier is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country. Millions visit the 103-year-old, Grade II-listed building each year. On one Sunday during 1997 - proclaimed the Year of the Pier - more than 56,000 people
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Pier blaze: Eyewitness accounts
Onlookers spoke of their disbelief that such a tragedy could strike so soon after the collapse of the West Pier on December 29. Mike Owen, from Guildford, Surrey, called the fire brigade just before 7.25pm. He was staying at the Hilton Metropole for the
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Palace Pier reopens
People flocked back on to Brighton's Palace Pier today to take a look at the fire-ravaged attraction. Visitors were eager to survey the charred ruins in the wake of a fireball which exploded after the ghost train caught fire last night. Flames towered
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Passenger wins £1.2m compensation
A woman from Cross-in-hand who suffered horrific injuries in a car crash has been awarded £1.2 million. Clare Trollope-Davis, 28, of Warren Lane, Cross in Hand, Heathfield, was a passenger in a car which sped off the road and hit an earth bank more than
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Jazz: Sue McCreeth Quartet, Hare And Hounds, Worthing, February 6
Sussex jazz fans will recall singer, composer and pianist Sue McCreeth's regular appearances a couple of years ago. Followers of her earlier band will be keen to hear her latest output and won't be disappointed. She has been busy building her repertoire
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Wife criticises police force
A police officer's wife has complained the force will be less effective in netting paedophiles because of a shortage of detectives. She broke her silence to criticise what she says is a lack of foresight by Sussex Police. The force is moving her husband
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Capital deal for rail traveller
A special deal is being introduced by rail companies so Sussex travellers can visit tourist attractions and shows in London. It enables passengers to buy two tickets for the price of one for entry to attractions such as the Tower of London, London Aquarium
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Fears over planning changes
Planning, put simply deciding what goes where, does not always get a good press but it is one of the unsung heroes of environmental protection. But the system could be about to undergo one of the most profound changes for more than a generation and opposition
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Between You And Me, by Vanora Leigh
The news was broken to me gently. Nothing more could be done; there was only one solution. A part of me wanted to get it over with there and then but another, bigger part, was too afraid. I was advised to go home and think about things calmly and quietly
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Charity begins at home
I am 65 and I spent several holidays at Saltdean as a care assistant to residents from a care home in Merstham. When I retired after the death of my husband in 1991, I had several holidays there for which I paid. Can I now have a free holiday there as
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Uninvited guests
Like many of the mature residents of Saltdean, my father fought long and hard 60 years ago to save this country from the horrors of Nazism and to make sure we remained free. He didn't risk his life so this country could be turned into a foreign land and
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People like us
This is an open letter to the pleasant, if somewhat deluded, lady who kindly crossed the road to try to persuade me to join the BNP at the Grand Ocean Hotel, Saltdean, at the recent demonstration. You just want to keep Saltdean free of crime, I understand
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Youth Athletics: West upsets form book
Chris West has become one of the youngest winners of the boys' under-15s event at the Sussex Schools Cross Country Championships. The Bishop Luffa pupil from Chichester, aged 13 years and one month, stormed home at Stanmer Park (Brighton and Hove). In-form
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All the richer
How pleased I was to see a positive headline for once about asylum-seekers, many of whom have suffered greatly to get here (The Argus, February 3). The comments of Chief Constable Ken Jones were measured and responsible and such a contrast to some of
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Youth Netball: Durrington just miss finals
Sussex champions Durrington High just missed out on a national finals spot after finishing third in the South East England Championships at Roedean. In wet and windy conditions, Durrington beat the City of London School, Croydon High and eventual winners
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Albion stick by Hart
Albion boss Steve Coppell has defended red card victim Gary Hart. Hart was sent-off by referee Joe Ross in last night's 3-2 home defeat by Wimbledon for elbowing Norwegian defender Trond Andersen. The striker, returning to the starting line-up at the
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Youth Hockey: College goes for clean sweep
Eastbourne College are on the brink of a clean sweep after lifting the boys' under-14s and under-18s Sussex schools crowns at Hurstpierpoint College. If the under-16s, who have reached their final, triumph it will emulate the hat-trick achieved by the
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Dire straits
I was shocked and saddened to receive a leaflet encouraging people to protest against asylum-seekers in the Grand Ocean Hotel. I had not realised what a racist country I live in, where we refuse to help others who are in dire need because it may result
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February 4: Albion 2 Wimbledon 3
Dave Beasant saved a second half penalty for ten-man Albion against his former club, but it was not enough to rescue the Seagulls from a damaging defeat. Steve Coppell's men were already 2-1 down and down to ten men when the veteran keeper marked his
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From disastercomes hope
We can boast two of the most famous seaside piers in the world. The West Pier was the first in Britain to be awarded Grade I status as a listed building. The Palace Pier, with four million visitors annually, is the most popular tourist attraction in the
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Dear England
One recent correspondent claims the demonstration outside the Grand Ocean Hotel at Saltdean was "fascist" but does not identify to which of the opposing factions he refers. Does he mean the law-abiding, tax-paying residents who are appalled at the influx
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Ryman League: Sorry night for promotion chasers
Sussex's three-pronged promotion push in division one south was badly hit last night as Lewes, Horsham and Bognor all failed to win. Lewes came from behind to secure their second consecutive league draw this time at home to Whyteleafe The first 45 minutes
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Concerns at closure extension
Traders claim proposals to extend a pedestrian scheme will make their life more difficult. George Street in Hove is closed to traffic daily, except Sundays, between 10am and 4pm. Brighton and Hove City Council wants to extend the hours until 6pm each
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Talks on deprived area fund
A conference is being held to discuss how to spend millions of pounds in a deprived Sussex area. Local service providers, property developers, Brighton and Hove City Council representatives and staff from the government regeneration project eb4u (east
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£350,000 for online exams company
Exam on Demand (EoD) has received £350,000 to prove cheating at exams does not pay. The company, which is based at the Sussex Innovation Centre in Brighton, has secured the investment from the South-East Growth Fund to develop and market its products,
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A taxing time to be your own boss
The self-employed could find themselves up to 32 times more taxed than their incorporated counterparts. On profits of £15,000, a self-employed person pays a combined income tax and national insurance contribution (NIC) of £2,884, compared to the £91 paid
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MP so wrong to stoke refugee fear
I live in Saltdean, where by far the largest building is the Grand Ocean Hotel. The Daily Express recently described it as a "luxurious, £100-a-day hotel", which is laughable. It is a place of fading charm, with peeling paint over much of the outside.
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Albion Comment: Ian Hart
There was a brief respite from relegation worries on Saturday afternoon when I had the privilege to interview former Albion manager Chris Cattlin on SCR. It's more 25 years since the tough-tackling Yorkshire-born defender first arrived at The Goldstone
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Youth Badminton: Eubank junior's a winner
Chris Eubank junior, son of the former world boxing champion, helped Brighton College to a national prep school double at St Paul's, London. Chris, with partner Andrew Hartridge, lifted the under-13s boys' crown. They pipped Bedford Modern 11-9 in a nailbiting
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Firefighters say it with a Jag
Two Jags John Prescott has a lot to answer for according to crews at one Brighton fire station. Firefighters at Roedean station, off Marine Drive, could not resist sending a message to the Deputy Prime Minister when they were handed the perfect canvas
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Objection to harbour waste plan
Water officials have been urged not to build a new multi-million pound sewage treatment works in West Sussex. Adur councillors said it was not fair waste from Brighton could be treated in their area. Southern Water is considering Shoreham harbour as one
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Man denies mosque gun terror
A Muslim aimed a semi-automatic gun at a Crawley religious leader and pulled the trigger only for the weapon to jam, a court heard. Amir Khan, 27, who was said to have fired a shot into the air outside a mosque in the town just moments before, was bundled
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Troubled past of seaside attractions
They are a Sussex landmark and a focal point for visitors but the county's piers have been the source of tears as well as smiles for more than a hundred years. In the 19th Century, the county boasted six piers, stretching from Hastings to Worthing, but
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Pier blaze: History in a landmark
Brighton's world famous Palace Pier is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country. Millions visit the 103-year-old, Grade II-listed building each year. On one Sunday during 1997 - proclaimed the Year of the Pier - more than 56,000 people
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Pier blaze: Famous fans speak of their shock
Celebrities and Brighton's well-known faces spoke of their shock and sadness as news broke of the Palace Pier fire. Actress Dora Bryan, who lives on Brighton seafront, watched the drama from her window. She said: "It is terribly upsetting. A neighbour
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Pier blaze: 'Brighton didn't die last night'
The Palace Pier is one of Brighton's biggest draws and tourism leaders insist it will stay that way despite last night's inferno. It's the third most popular attraction in Britain, attracting about seven million visitors a year. Brighton and Hove City
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Passenger wins £1.2m compensation
A woman from Cross-in-hand who suffered horrific injuries in a car crash has been awarded £1.2 million. Clare Trollope-Davis, 28, of Warren Lane, Cross in Hand, Heathfield, was a passenger in a car which sped off the road and hit an earth bank more than
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Harrods of Hove to be a des res
Workmen are starting to transform a landmark Hove building into one of the grandest addresses in its neighbourhood. In its heyday, Palmeira House was perhaps the finest emporium in the town, serving high-class customers. Now its upper floors are being
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Wife criticises police force
A police officer's wife has complained the force will be less effective in netting paedophiles because of a shortage of detectives. She broke her silence to criticise what she says is a lack of foresight by Sussex Police. The force is moving her husband
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Sophie Ellis Bextor, Brighton Centre, February 5
Sophie Ellis Bextor proved she was a refreshingly different singer during her first major concert in Sussex last night - but she was no queen of the dancefloor. The 23-year-old who has stormed the charts with the catchy pop-disco sounds of Groovejet and
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Youth Squash: County are national runners-up
Sussex under-15s were runners-up in the national inter-county girls' championship finals at Nottingham. They were defeated 4-1 by Yorkshire in the final. Rachel Willmott, the national champion, swept to a 3-0 victory but Katie Hanley (Middleton), Kelly
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United front
Liz Lee and Marina Baker (Letters, January 27) choose to ignore the basic facts of asylum-seekers being lodged in Saltdean. They dismiss the inability of the infrastructure to cope. They ignore the favouritism being offered to these people when we are
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Storm crash man dies
A van driver from Firle has died almost five months after he was involved in an accident during a freak storm. David Rowsell, 69, died at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton on Saturday. His camper van was involved in a collision with a Jaguar
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White riot
do not those in Saltdean who oppose the asylum-seekers on grounds of "safety" realise the vast majority of vandalism and crime in Brighton is committed by young white British men? Many of the people fleeing their own countries come from Iraq and Afghanistan
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Parker's Progress with Tim Parker
I was enjoying myself. Beth was in town shopping and I had just made myself another piece of toast. I was pretending the sports page of The Independent would provide valuable research for my next article when the doorbell rang, not once but twice. "What
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Dr Martens: Crawley hit back for cup victory
Crawley recovered from going a goal behind to win 4-1 at Dr Marten's Eastern opponents Burnham in the league cup and book a place in the fourth round against Chemlsford City. Arron Lennon gave the home side an early lead with the first meaningful attack
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FA Cup: Cronin set for Anfield
Lance Cronin will be on the substitutes' bench for Crystal Palace against Liverpool in the fourth round FA Cup replay at Anfield tonight. The 17-year-old goalkeeper from Portslade gets his opportunity with first-teamer Alex Kolinko in dispute with Palace
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Albion stick by Hart
Albion boss Steve Coppell has defended red card victim Gary Hart. Hart was sent-off by referee Joe Ross in last night's 3-2 home defeat by Wimbledon for elbowing Norwegian defender Trond Andersen. The striker, returning to the starting line-up at the
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Court battle over tug-of-love cat
A Portslade couple have launched a court fight to get their cat back. Saffie, a ten-month-old silver tabby, would often spend the night cadging food and a place to sleep in neighbours' homes. But owner Suzie Wainman began to worry after she had been missing
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DIY spending set for slowdown
Homeowners' spending on DIY is set to fall by ten per cent during the first quarter of the year as people take on less ambitious projects, research showed today. During the three months to the end of March people plan to spend an average of £1,126 on
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Rentokil aims for more flexibility
Pest control company Rentokil Initial is to reorganise its management structure under new chief executive James Wilde. The move follows Mr Wilde's promotion to replace Sir Clive Thompson, the FT-SE 100's longest serving chief executive, who stepped down
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Probe into Palace Pier blaze
An investigation was under way today in to the cause of a devastating fire on Brighton's famous Palace Pier. Dozens of people had to be evacuated from the popular tourist attraction when a "spectacular" fire broke out. No casualties were reported in the
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Museum cooks up a storm
A cook dubbed the Vera Lynn of wartime cookery is to share her secrets. Marguerite Patten gave housewives advice on how to put nutritious meals on the table during the Second World War while she was working for the Ministry of Food. In the days before
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Fury over train delays
Trains in Mid Sussex are increasingly unreliable with more passengers standing during journeys and waiting longer for trains to arrive, according to commuters. A survey by Mid Sussex MP Nicholas Soames saw questionnaires handed to commuters at Haywards
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£200,000 for national park challenge
A second Sussex council is to earmark tens of thousands of pounds to fight the proposed South Downs national park. Senior councillors at West Sussex County Council have agreed to object to the park and devote £200,000 towards putting the authority's case
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Mock auction fraud gang face jail
A gang of confidence tricksters fleeced the public of thousands of pounds in a slick and cunning operation. A jury unanimously convicted all six members of the devious team behind Brighton city centre store The Outlet of conspiring to defraud the public
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School praised for progress
A former failing school was praised today for reversing its fortunes in record time. East Brighton College of Media Arts (Comart) was one of three schools in Sussex to be taken out of special measures by the Government education watchdog Ofsted last year
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Go-ahead for urban village on station site
A controversial multi-million-pound scheme to redevelop one of Brighton and Hove's biggest brownfield sites was today given the green light. The Government has stamped its seal of approval on plans to transform the Brighton station site from waste ground
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Tributes to journalist
Journalist Brian Gibson, who combined a life of writing with his love of music, film and theatre, has died at 65. Mr Gibson was the main advertising and feature writer of The Argus Property until his retirement in May last year. It was his final full-time
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Pier blaze: The rivals
Brighton's two piers have long been rivals - the older, elegant Victorian West Pier and her younger, brasher sister, the Palace Pier. In recent years, wrangling between the two has become bitter. But last night Dr Geoff Lockwood, chief executive of the
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Pier blaze: Eyewitness accounts
Onlookers spoke of their disbelief that such a tragedy could strike so soon after the collapse of the West Pier on December 29. Mike Owen, from Guildford, Surrey, called the fire brigade just before 7.25pm. He was staying at the Hilton Metropole for the
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Palace Pier reopens
People flocked back on to Brighton's Palace Pier today to take a look at the fire-ravaged attraction. Visitors were eager to survey the charred ruins in the wake of a fireball which exploded after the ghost train caught fire last night. Flames towered
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Jazz: Sue McCreeth Quartet, Hare And Hounds, Worthing, February 6
Sussex jazz fans will recall singer, composer and pianist Sue McCreeth's regular appearances a couple of years ago. Followers of her earlier band will be keen to hear her latest output and won't be disappointed. She has been busy building her repertoire
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Capital deal for rail traveller
A special deal is being introduced by rail companies so Sussex travellers can visit tourist attractions and shows in London. It enables passengers to buy two tickets for the price of one for entry to attractions such as the Tower of London, London Aquarium
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Between You And Me, by Vanora Leigh
The news was broken to me gently. Nothing more could be done; there was only one solution. A part of me wanted to get it over with there and then but another, bigger part, was too afraid. I was advised to go home and think about things calmly and quietly
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School out of special measures
A Crawley school which faced closure after receiving a damning report from Government inspectors has today been hailed a success. Ifield Middle School, was placed in special measures after the critical report by Ofsted, the Office for Standards in Education
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More palms for prom
Hoteliers have vowed to see Worthing seafront improvements go ahead despite a council freeze on cash for the revamp. Worthing Hospitality Association was dismayed when the borough council said there would be no money to upgrade the promenade during the
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Council fights sewage plans
Water officials have been urged not to build a multi-million pound water treatment works in West Sussex. Adur councillors say it is not fair that waste from Brighton could be treated in their area. Southern Water is considering where to put its new plant
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Passenger wins £1.2m payout
A woman from Cross-in-hand who suffered horrific injuries in a car crash has been awarded £1.2 million. Clare Trollope-Davis, 28, of Warren Lane, Cross in Hand, Heathfield, was a passenger in a car which sped off the road and hit an earth bank more than
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Sophie Ellis Bextor, Brighton Centre, February 5
Sophie Ellis Bextor proved she was a refreshingly different singer during her first major concert in Sussex last night - but she was no queen of the dancefloor. The 23-year-old who has stormed the charts with the catchy pop-disco sounds of Groovejet and
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Woman's fatal fall
An elderly St Leonards woman died after she was knocked to the ground by a runner. The woman, 92, had left her nursing home in Boscobel Road, to visit a friend yesterday afternoon. On the way she collided with someone running past at the junction of Pevensey
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Storm crash man dies
A van driver from Firle has died almost five months after he was involved in an accident during a freak storm. David Rowsell, 69, died at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton on Saturday. His camper van was involved in a collision with a Jaguar
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Special school gets top marks
A Bexhill school for children with severe learning disabilities has been praised for its excellent Ofsted reports. For the staff and 100 pupils at Glyne Gap School, Hastings Road, the news was a welcome surprise. Headteacher John Hassell said: "We were
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Youth Squash: County are national runners-up
Sussex under-15s were runners-up in the national inter-county girls' championship finals at Nottingham. They were defeated 4-1 by Yorkshire in the final. Rachel Willmott, the national champion, swept to a 3-0 victory but Katie Hanley (Middleton), Kelly
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People like us
This is an open letter to the pleasant, if somewhat deluded, lady who kindly crossed the road to try to persuade me to join the BNP at the Grand Ocean Hotel, Saltdean, at the recent demonstration. You just want to keep Saltdean free of crime, I understand
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Youth Athletics: West upsets form book
Chris West has become one of the youngest winners of the boys' under-15s event at the Sussex Schools Cross Country Championships. The Bishop Luffa pupil from Chichester, aged 13 years and one month, stormed home at Stanmer Park (Brighton and Hove). In-form
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Youth Netball: Durrington just miss finals
Sussex champions Durrington High just missed out on a national finals spot after finishing third in the South East England Championships at Roedean. In wet and windy conditions, Durrington beat the City of London School, Croydon High and eventual winners
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Albion stick by Hart
Albion boss Steve Coppell has defended red card victim Gary Hart. Hart was sent-off by referee Joe Ross in last night's 3-2 home defeat by Wimbledon for elbowing Norwegian defender Trond Andersen. The striker, returning to the starting line-up at the
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United front
Liz Lee and Marina Baker (Letters, January 27) choose to ignore the basic facts of asylum-seekers being lodged in Saltdean. They dismiss the inability of the infrastructure to cope. They ignore the favouritism being offered to these people when we are
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Date
White riot
do not those in Saltdean who oppose the asylum-seekers on grounds of "safety" realise the vast majority of vandalism and crime in Brighton is committed by young white British men? Many of the people fleeing their own countries come from Iraq and Afghanistan
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Dear England
One recent correspondent claims the demonstration outside the Grand Ocean Hotel at Saltdean was "fascist" but does not identify to which of the opposing factions he refers. Does he mean the law-abiding, tax-paying residents who are appalled at the influx
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Concerns at closure extension
Traders claim proposals to extend a pedestrian scheme will make their life more difficult. George Street in Hove is closed to traffic daily, except Sundays, between 10am and 4pm. Brighton and Hove City Council wants to extend the hours until 6pm each
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Talks on deprived area fund
A conference is being held to discuss how to spend millions of pounds in a deprived Sussex area. Local service providers, property developers, Brighton and Hove City Council representatives and staff from the government regeneration project eb4u (east
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Date
£350,000 for online exams company
Exam on Demand (EoD) has received £350,000 to prove cheating at exams does not pay. The company, which is based at the Sussex Innovation Centre in Brighton, has secured the investment from the South-East Growth Fund to develop and market its products,
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Date
Parker's Progress with Tim Parker
I was enjoying myself. Beth was in town shopping and I had just made myself another piece of toast. I was pretending the sports page of The Independent would provide valuable research for my next article when the doorbell rang, not once but twice. "What
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Date
A taxing time to be your own boss
The self-employed could find themselves up to 32 times more taxed than their incorporated counterparts. On profits of £15,000, a self-employed person pays a combined income tax and national insurance contribution (NIC) of £2,884, compared to the £91 paid
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Date
MP so wrong to stoke refugee fear
I live in Saltdean, where by far the largest building is the Grand Ocean Hotel. The Daily Express recently described it as a "luxurious, £100-a-day hotel", which is laughable. It is a place of fading charm, with peeling paint over much of the outside.
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FA Cup: Cronin set for Anfield
Lance Cronin will be on the substitutes' bench for Crystal Palace against Liverpool in the fourth round FA Cup replay at Anfield tonight. The 17-year-old goalkeeper from Portslade gets his opportunity with first-teamer Alex Kolinko in dispute with Palace
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Albion Comment: Ian Hart
There was a brief respite from relegation worries on Saturday afternoon when I had the privilege to interview former Albion manager Chris Cattlin on SCR. It's more 25 years since the tough-tackling Yorkshire-born defender first arrived at The Goldstone
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Court battle over tug-of-love cat
A Portslade couple have launched a court fight to get their cat back. Saffie, a ten-month-old silver tabby, would often spend the night cadging food and a place to sleep in neighbours' homes. But owner Suzie Wainman began to worry after she had been missing
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DIY spending set for slowdown
Homeowners' spending on DIY is set to fall by ten per cent during the first quarter of the year as people take on less ambitious projects, research showed today. During the three months to the end of March people plan to spend an average of £1,126 on
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Probe into Palace Pier blaze
An investigation was under way today in to the cause of a devastating fire on Brighton's famous Palace Pier. Dozens of people had to be evacuated from the popular tourist attraction when a "spectacular" fire broke out. No casualties were reported in the
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Museum cooks up a storm
A cook dubbed the Vera Lynn of wartime cookery is to share her secrets. Marguerite Patten gave housewives advice on how to put nutritious meals on the table during the Second World War while she was working for the Ministry of Food. In the days before
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Objection to harbour waste plan
Water officials have been urged not to build a new multi-million pound sewage treatment works in West Sussex. Adur councillors said it was not fair waste from Brighton could be treated in their area. Southern Water is considering Shoreham harbour as one
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Fury over train delays
Trains in Mid Sussex are increasingly unreliable with more passengers standing during journeys and waiting longer for trains to arrive, according to commuters. A survey by Mid Sussex MP Nicholas Soames saw questionnaires handed to commuters at Haywards
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Man denies mosque gun terror
A Muslim aimed a semi-automatic gun at a Crawley religious leader and pulled the trigger only for the weapon to jam, a court heard. Amir Khan, 27, who was said to have fired a shot into the air outside a mosque in the town just moments before, was bundled
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School praised for progress
A former failing school was praised today for reversing its fortunes in record time. East Brighton College of Media Arts (Comart) was one of three schools in Sussex to be taken out of special measures by the Government education watchdog Ofsted last year
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Go-ahead for urban village on station site
A controversial multi-million-pound scheme to redevelop one of Brighton and Hove's biggest brownfield sites was today given the green light. The Government has stamped its seal of approval on plans to transform the Brighton station site from waste ground
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Troubled past of seaside attractions
They are a Sussex landmark and a focal point for visitors but the county's piers have been the source of tears as well as smiles for more than a hundred years. In the 19th Century, the county boasted six piers, stretching from Hastings to Worthing, but
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Pier blaze: Famous fans speak of their shock
Celebrities and Brighton's well-known faces spoke of their shock and sadness as news broke of the Palace Pier fire. Actress Dora Bryan, who lives on Brighton seafront, watched the drama from her window. She said: "It is terribly upsetting. A neighbour
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Pier blaze: 'Brighton didn't die last night'
The Palace Pier is one of Brighton's biggest draws and tourism leaders insist it will stay that way despite last night's inferno. It's the third most popular attraction in Britain, attracting about seven million visitors a year. Brighton and Hove City
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Harrods of Hove to be a des res
Workmen are starting to transform a landmark Hove building into one of the grandest addresses in its neighbourhood. In its heyday, Palmeira House was perhaps the finest emporium in the town, serving high-class customers. Now its upper floors are being
