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Falmer stadium tax shock
Every Falmer resident will have to pay hundreds of pounds more in tax to fund a campaign against a stadium in their village - even though some want it. The parish council has trebled its council tax bill to help fund its legal fight against Brighton
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Weather costs train firm dear
Connex is facing a £1.65 million fine for its poor rail service at the start of the year. The fine, imposed by the Strategic Rail Authority, is more than six times the amount imposed for the same period last year. But managers at Connex South Eastern,
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Hundreds say no to runway
Hundreds of residents came out in force last night vowing to fight Gatwick airport expansion plans. More than 450 people packed into the 11th Century Norman church in Charlwood to attend the first public meeting since the Government revealed proposals
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Son sentenced
A son who intimidated his elderly mother has been told to seek medical help. Paul Bance, 42, who is unemployed, became abusive when he mixed his medication and alcohol. Worthing Magistrates Court was told Bunce, who lives with his 78-year-old mother in
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Passion play
Worthing Philharmonic Choir is joining forces with the Sussex Symphony Orchestra and five soloists for a special Easter concert. The concert, dominated by a performance of St Matthew Passion, takes place at the Assembly Hall in Stoke Abbott Road on Good
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War graves to get spruce-up
Members of the Worthing Combined Ex-Servicemen's Association are to carry out a spring clean of the war graves in Broadwater Cemetery at the end of the month. They will be helped by the Durrington Sea Scouts and members of the community who have adopted
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One too many
A motorist still had enough alcohol in his system from the night before for one drink to put him over the drink-drive limit. Arthur Bailey, 67, was stopped while driving his Saab in North Road, Lancing, on March 5. David Quelch, defending, told Worthing
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Record viewing boosts venues
Worthing's entertainment venues have experienced a record-breaking spell. The number of drama subscribers for the Connaught's Spring Playsaver season was the highest number yet recorded. This followed the success of the first play of the new year, The
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Bypass move
Two councils will unite to tell the Government what they think of the proposed Worthing-Lancing bypass. Councillors from Adur district and Worthing borough agreed a joint response to the Government's coming decision on multi-million pound road plans would
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Germanic japes
A civic party from Worthing has returned from a trip to the town's twin region of Elztal in Germany. The Mayor, Councillor Eric Mardell, his wife Elizabeth, and members of Worthing Twinning Association presented an embroidered wall-hanging featuring Worthing
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Art for Africa
Victims of anti-government rebels in Sierra Leone could benefit from a new art show at Worthing Museum. West Sussex Arts Society has helped form an initiative called Hands On, which aims to support villagers in the African country who had limbs cut off
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Tributes to a man of duty and faith
Dignitaries representing the Royal Family will attend a memorial service for Major General Sir Philip Ward, former Lord Lieutenant of West Sussex. The service is being held at Chichester Cathedral on Friday at 11am. Hugh Wyatt, the serving Lord Lieutenant
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Award for sergeant
A police sergeant has scooped a top award for leadership. Sgt Tony Lumb received the West Sussex High Sheriff's Award at a ceremony at Slaugham Manor, last night. The officer heads a team of beat officers working in the East Brighton area of the city
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Between You And Me, by Vanora Leigh
Men have walked on the Moon, explored the world's jungles and the ocean floor but until last weekend I had never been to IKEA. It wasn't for want of trying. Every time friends returned from a shopping expedition armed with Scandinavian flatpacks, fabrics
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Threat of war hits holiday trade
Fears of a war in Iraq have prompted holidaymakers to put off booking trips forcing package operator First Choice to cut capacity. Shares in the Crawley-based company fell more than five per cent in early trading yesterday after it revealed booking levels
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Residents escape flood tax
Controversial plans for a tax on householders at risk of flooding have been abandoned. Floods Minister Elliot Morley was today expected to opt for a one-off charge on developers who want to build on flood plains. The alternative is for the cost of building
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Tycoon's bid for bail
Nicholas Hoogstraten could be out of jail within two weeks after being given leave to appeal against his conviction for manslaughter. The millionaire property tycoon was convicted of killing rival landlord Mohammed Sabir Raja at the Old Bailey last year
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Love and Marriage, Theatre Royal, Brighton, until March 15
Love And Marriage was a play with only one star name, the always charming Jack-the-lad Adam Faith. With his premature death last week, I fear the play is doomed. It was penned by Donald Churchill, whose claim to fame was as one of the writers of the gritty
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Youth Football: Kirkwood on target for England
Scott Kirkwood helped English Colleges beat Midlands College 2-1 at the University of Warwickshire. The Crawley midfielder (Brighton, Hove and Sussex Sixth Form) is due to tour the United States with the colleges this month. He said: "I've played a part
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Youth Athletics: Boys have party in park
Sussex were shock winners of the team title for boys at the All England Schools Cross Country Championships staged in Stanmer Park. Craig Ivemy led the seniors home, Tom Bilham the intermediates and Chris West the juniors. Manager Shaun Gillam said: "
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A pricey battle
People in Falmer village are having to put their hands in their pockets to pay for their fight against a new football stadium on their doorstep. Whether they are for or against the community stadium proposed by Brighton and Hove Albion, they are having
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Boxing: Alexander title date
Hailsham-based Wayne Alexander will top the bill when he fights Argentinian Hector Javier Velazoo for the interim WBO middleweight title at Wembley Arena on Saturday April 26. The winner of this showdown will be confirmed as world champion if the reigning
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Matthew Clark: Selsey battle on
Selsey made it three straight wins in their battle to avoid relegation from County League division one with a 2-1 win at home to Pagham. Adie Miles put the visitors ahead but Alun Morey scored either side of half time to give Selsey victory. Manager Danny
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Unite over historic pier
Brighton and Hove has been arguing about the future of the West Pier since it closed to the public in September 1975. Those arguments have intensified after a controversial planning application for restoring the pier and building leisure pavilions nearby
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Dr Martens: Borough maintain pressure on leaders
Eastbourne Borough's push for promotion from the eastern division got another boost with a 1-0 win at Erith and Belvedere. With only one defeat in their previous 21 league games Borough were eager to keep up the pressure on leaders Bashley. Eastbourne
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Ryman: Rock's promotion push gains pace
Bognor boss Jack Pearce relished six minutes of magic as his side stepped up their bid for the title last night. Matt Russell scored twice and made another, all in the first half, in a comfortable derby win which saw Rocks close the gap on leaders Carshalton
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RUR Cup Final: Holden secures Wickers' win
Southwick won the Sussex RUR Charity Cup for the first time in 26 years after beating Sidley United 2-1 at Lancing. The Wickers, who were the first ever winners of the competition in 1897, won the cup for the tenth time in their history thanks to a 68th
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Hart back to boost Coppell
Albion chief Steve Coppell has welcomed his attacking options for Saturday's Hart-to-Hart against high flying Nottingham Forest. Coppell has Gary Hart available again for the clash with Paul Hart's promotion chasers at Withdean. The former Stansted striker's
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Parish awards
Villagers are being asked to nominate community-minded people for a parish award. Rustington Parish Council is inviting residents to send in the names of people they think should be given the 2003 Parishioners' Awards. The two awards are made on an annual
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Butlins set for expansive future
Plans to expand the Butlins complex in Bognor, one of the county's best known holiday spots, have been welcomed by tourism chiefs. The firm wants to build a 160-bedroom hotel and said it would mean a boost for tourism and economic regeneration. Arun tourism
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Way clear for West Pier
A major hurdle to the restoration of Brighton's crumbling West Pier has been removed, paving the way for work to start next year. The Government has ruled out holding a public inquiry into the future of the project despite a plea from opponents. Last
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Store plans on hold again
Controversial plans for a 24-hour supermarket in Rottingdean is on hold after store giant Tesco again withdrew them at the last minute. The company had hoped for planning permission to build a medium-sized Tesco Express store in West Street last September
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Our winners jet off to Paris
The lucky Scutchings family are off to Disneyland Paris - courtesy of The Argus. They are the first winners of our exciting competition, which gives away a family holiday to the top European resort every night this week. There were whoops of joy at the
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Happy hundred
The champagne flowed at the 100th birthday party of a woman who made machine guns for soldiers during the Second World War. Anne Randall celebrated her centenary at Fernbank rest home, Gratwicke Road, Worthing, in the company of relatives, friends and
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Ruffled feathers in bird-feeding row
Old soldier James Lawes has been losing sleep over the bird tables in his garden. The 78-year-old, who flew on bombers during the Second World War, is now coming under regular bombardment from the flocks of seagulls that gather each day outside his home
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Rail worker slaps armed robber
A rail worker foiled an armed hold-up by slapping the gun-wielding robber. He was on duty at Hove station when the would-be raider approached and demanded: "Give me the money". The employee spotted a silver-grey firearm in the robber's hand and slapped
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Car-share club aims to beat jams
Drivers are being urged to give up their vehicles and join a car-sharing club in a notoriously traffic-clogged area of Brighton. The Hanover Car Club will operate in one of the most densely populated parts of the South-East. Transport experts Smart Moves
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Falmer stadium tax shock
Every Falmer resident will have to pay hundreds of pounds more in tax to fund a campaign against a stadium in their village - even though some want it. The parish council has trebled its council tax bill to help fund its legal fight against Brighton and
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Tories pledge to ditch skyscraper plans
Conservatives in Brighton and Hove have promised to scrap plans for controversial skyscrapers if they get into power in the city. The Tories told the council if they gained control of the authority in May, the proposals for the prestigious King Alfred
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Chloe, 14, to be teen pop idol
A schoolgirl hopes to follow the route which propelled the Spice Girls to superstardom after winning the lead role in a new teen pop group. Chloe du Pre, from Seaford, fended off competition from hundreds of young hopefuls to be selected for BNG, which
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Hundreds say no to runway
Hundreds of residents came out in force last night vowing to fight Gatwick airport expansion plans. More than 450 people packed into the 11th Century Norman church in Charlwood to attend the first public meeting since the Government revealed proposals
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Son sentenced
A son who intimidated his elderly mother has been told to seek medical help. Paul Bance, 42, who is unemployed, became abusive when he mixed his medication and alcohol. Worthing Magistrates Court was told Bunce, who lives with his 78-year-old mother in
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Separation led to suicide
A depressed financial analyst hanged himself after separating from his wife, an inquest heard. Trevor Gray, 35, of South Street, Tarring, Worthing, was found dead at his home on January 10. He had called a friend in Scotland the day before and left a
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Fighter pilot plea
Historians are trying to trace relatives of a wartime fighter pilot who was shot down and killed. Worthing Museum has been contacted by archivist Sander Woonings, of the Achterhoek aircraft research group in The Netherlands, who needs help in finding
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Graffiti action
Three councils could combine their efforts to tackle graffiti. Worthing borough and Adur district councils are looking to go into partnership with West Sussex County Council to deal with the on-going problem in the area. Both Adur and Worthing councils
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Church youth bid
A Worthing parish is bidding to increase the involvement of children in church activities. Margaret Allison, editor of the Durrington parish magazine, writes in the latest edition: "Since the middle of last year, there has been a significant change in
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Bypass move
Two councils will unite to tell the Government what they think of the proposed Worthing-Lancing bypass. Councillors from Adur district and Worthing borough agreed a joint response to the Government's coming decision on multi-million pound road plans would
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Bulldozer threat to historic buildings
A cluster of Victorian buildings may be demolished to make way for a four-storey shops and flats complex. Developers want to knock down three shops at 38-42 Portland Road and 9 Field Row, Worthing, but may face opposition from conservationists. The unit
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Thief took PC's jacket
A thief opened a patrol car and stole a police jacket while officers were dealing with a fight. PC Matthew Wincell spotted the thief and gave chase in West Street, Brighton, early today. The thief dropped the jacket and a suspect was arrested in Boyces
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Ready for war
Hospital bosses are making contingency plans in the event of war in Iraq. Worthing Hospital does not at this stage expect to take casualties flown in from the Middle East but, bearing in mind the town's proximity to Gatwick, it could happen if a substantial
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Pub to hold closing down sale
Everything inside The Quadrant pub in central Brighton will go on sale to regulars the day it closes after 156 years in business. Last orders will be called at the a Victorian pub, on the corner of Air Street and North Street, on March 21. Leaseholders
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Award for sergeant
A police sergeant has scooped a top award for leadership. Sgt Tony Lumb received the West Sussex High Sheriff's Award at a ceremony at Slaugham Manor, last night. The officer heads a team of beat officers working in the East Brighton area of the city
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Tribute to bus crash victim
Tributes have been paid to a pensioner who was killed when a bus smashed into a shelter. Iris Sawyer, 71, was outside County Mall, Crawley, on Monday when the single-deck bus careered into the shelter she was standing at. Mrs Sawyer, of Furzefield, Crawley
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Car share to cut traffic queues
Drivers are being urged to give up their vehicles and join a car-sharing club in a notoriously traffic-clogged area of Brighton. The Hanover Car Club in Brighton will operate in one of the most densely populated parts of the South-East. Transport experts
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Store plans on hold again
Controversial plans for a 24-hour supermarket in Rottingdean is on hold after store giant Tesco again withdrew them at the last minute. The company had hoped for planning permission to build a medium-sized Tesco Express store in West Street last September
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Villagers' power cut payout
Seeboard is offering residents £50 compensation and an apology after a series of power cuts left villages around Lewes blacked out five times in six months. The power company admits customers have a right to a better service. The most recent power failure
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Butlins set to expand
Plans to expand the Butlins complex in Bognor, one of the county's best known holiday spots, have been welcomed by tourism chiefs. The firm wants to build a 160-bedroom hotel and said it would mean a boost for tourism and economic regeneration. Arun tourism
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Driver dies in crash
A motorist was killed in a collision between a Royal Mail lorry and a Fiat Tipo. The accident happened on Friday night on the A21 near Robertsbridge. A Sussex Police spokesman said they were still trying to identify the victim and investigate what exactly
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Jury told of axe attack
An Eastbourne man has denied attempted murder at a trial in which he is accused of breaking a man's skull with an axe after a dispute over money. Andrew Williams, 37, suffered serious head injuries in the attack in May last year and is still undergoing
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Love and Marriage, Theatre Royal, Brighton, until March 15
Love And Marriage was a play with only one star name, the always charming Jack-the-lad Adam Faith. With his premature death last week, I fear the play is doomed. It was penned by Donald Churchill, whose claim to fame was as one of the writers of the gritty
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Youth Swimming: Manton sweeps to five titles
Claire Manton proved her fitness as she swept to five titles at the Sussex Championships at Crawley. Claire, 15, from Hove, won the open and junior 200m individual medley and 100m breaststroke and girls' 100m 15-year-old backstroke. The Blatchington Mill
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Flight of fancy
Ring-necked doves found a public place to build their nest - inside a traffic light close to St Peter's Church in Brighton. But bird lovers moved the nest before they could go all lovely dovey and produce youngsters. Good job, otherwise we'd have had
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Youth Athletics: Boys have party in park
Sussex were shock winners of the team title for boys at the All England Schools Cross Country Championships staged in Stanmer Park. Craig Ivemy led the seniors home, Tom Bilham the intermediates and Chris West the juniors. Manager Shaun Gillam said: "
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A pricey battle
People in Falmer village are having to put their hands in their pockets to pay for their fight against a new football stadium on their doorstep. Whether they are for or against the community stadium proposed by Brighton and Hove Albion, they are having
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Boxing: Alexander title date
Hailsham-based Wayne Alexander will top the bill when he fights Argentinian Hector Javier Velazoo for the interim WBO middleweight title at Wembley Arena on Saturday April 26. The winner of this showdown will be confirmed as world champion if the reigning
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Dr Martens: Borough maintain pressure on leaders
Eastbourne Borough's push for promotion from the eastern division got another boost with a 1-0 win at Erith and Belvedere. With only one defeat in their previous 21 league games Borough were eager to keep up the pressure on leaders Bashley. Eastbourne
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Ryman: Rock's promotion push gains pace
Bognor boss Jack Pearce relished six minutes of magic as his side stepped up their bid for the title last night. Matt Russell scored twice and made another, all in the first half, in a comfortable derby win which saw Rocks close the gap on leaders Carshalton
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Albion Comment: Ian Hart
A recent caller to my Southern Counties Radio phone-in said he didn't care if Albion were relegated this season, so long as Falmer got the green light. Well, in my view that is cobblers and not of the Northampton variety. Just look at what has happened
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Hart back to boost Coppell
Albion chief Steve Coppell has welcomed his attacking options for Saturday's Hart-to-Hart against high flying Nottingham Forest. Coppell has Gary Hart available again for the clash with Paul Hart's promotion chasers at Withdean. The former Stansted striker's
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Tories would ditch King Alfred plans
The Conservatives have promised to scrap plans for controversial skyscrapers if they get into power in Brighton and Hove. The Tories told the city council if they gained control of the authority in May, the proposals for the prestigious King Alfred site
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Butlins set for expansive future
Plans to expand the Butlins complex in Bognor, one of the county's best known holiday spots, have been welcomed by tourism chiefs. The firm wants to build a 160-bedroom hotel and said it would mean a boost for tourism and economic regeneration. Arun tourism
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Seconds out . . .
Tickets are still available for an amateur boxing night at Worthing Leisure Centre on Saturday. The Sussex v Kent tournament, featuring up to 12 bouts at junior to senior level under ABA rules, has been organised by the Rotary Clubs of Littlehampton and
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Way clear for West Pier
A major hurdle to the restoration of Brighton's crumbling West Pier has been removed, paving the way for work to start next year. The Government has ruled out holding a public inquiry into the future of the project despite a plea from opponents. Last
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A fairer deal
Fairtrade promoters are manning displays at three supermarkets in Worthing until Saturday. Co-op stores in Newlands Street and Goring Road and Sainsbury at Lyons Farm signed up for the Fairtrade promotion being run by Oxfam, the World Development Movement
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Villagers to get power cut payout
Residents in the Lewes area affected by a string of power failures are being offered £50 compensation and an apology. Seeboard says the customers have a right to a better service. It has taken action after a series of power cuts left villages near the
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Ruffled feathers in bird-feeding row
Old soldier James Lawes has been losing sleep over the bird tables in his garden. The 78-year-old, who flew on bombers during the Second World War, is now coming under regular bombardment from the flocks of seagulls that gather each day outside his home
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Rail worker slaps armed robber
A rail worker foiled an armed hold-up by slapping the gun-wielding robber. He was on duty at Hove station when the would-be raider approached and demanded: "Give me the money". The employee spotted a silver-grey firearm in the robber's hand and slapped
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Car-share club aims to beat jams
Drivers are being urged to give up their vehicles and join a car-sharing club in a notoriously traffic-clogged area of Brighton. The Hanover Car Club will operate in one of the most densely populated parts of the South-East. Transport experts Smart Moves
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Teenager tagged for theft
A youth who went joyriding after stealing a disabled woman's £3,600 wheelchair has been electronically tagged. The 15-year-old from Worthing, who cannot be named, played on the electronically-powered chair at Worthing Hospital after taking it from a loading
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Homes plan protest
A landmark building may be demolished to make way for flats and houses despite dozens of protests. Developers, in conjunction with Worthing Homes, want to knock down 1-13 South Farm Road, Worthing, to make way for the complex. The building, formerly an
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Housing survey to plan for future
A study is being carried out in a bid to address the gap between housing affordability and income. Adur District Council has sent out questionnaires to 9,000 random households to find out what people think of the housing situation in the area and how
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Refugees damage claim dismissed
Staff at a Crawley hotel are dismissing tabloid reports that asylum-seekers have "trashed" the place. It has been claimed the refugees caused damage costing thousands of pounds to rooms, breaking up furniture and overturning water coolers. But a spokesman
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A wry look at Worthing
As exclusively revealed by The Argus last Wednesday, the famous Red Arrows could be paying a visit to Worthing this summer as part of July's seafront festival. Sentinel well remembers the last time they visited, in about 1984, when he stood on the seafront
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Tories pledge to ditch skyscraper plans
Conservatives in Brighton and Hove have promised to scrap plans for controversial skyscrapers if they get into power in the city. The Tories told the council if they gained control of the authority in May, the proposals for the prestigious King Alfred
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Uni design led the way
Many Sussex University students from the Sixties would have driven a Mini, squeezed into Mary Quant's miniskirts or owned The Beatles' Sergeant Pepper album. These pop culture must-haves of the era will be showcased in a new BBC2 series on design classics
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Speed camera stepped up
Motorists in Sussex have been praised for slowing down but will be rewarded with more speed cameras watching them. The Sussex Safety Camera Partnership has introduced a third mobile camera to cover roads across the county. Four permanent speed cameras
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Jury told of axe attack
A man has denied attempted murder at a trial in which he is accused of breaking another man's skull with an axe after a dispute over money. Andrew Williams, 37, suffered serious head injuries in the attack in May last year and is still undergoing medical
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Lovey dovey in red light area
Love birds found what they thought was the perfect nesting place to rear some chicks - inside a traffic light. Bemused motorists, who stopped at the signals yesterday, were treated to a display of house building as the pair brought twigs and other materials
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Protests, but pier plan on course
Opponents of plans to restore Brighton's derelict West Pier say they're dismayed after the Government announced there would be no public inquiry. Yesterday's announcement - revealed first on this site - clears the way for work to start on the Grade I
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A wry look at Worthing
As exclusively revealed by The Argus last Wednesday, the famous Red Arrows could be paying a visit to Worthing this summer as part of July's seafront festival. Sentinel well remembers the last time they visited, in about 1984, when he stood on the seafront
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Hart Beat, with Ian hart
The vandals were out again at the weekend, almost as predictably as night follows day. This time a number of windows were broken at Durrington Middle School. This was surely not the only incident in the town during the past seven days and it highlights
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Uni design led the way
Many Sussex University students from the Sixties would have driven a Mini, squeezed into Mary Quant's miniskirts or owned The Beatles' Sergeant Pepper album. These pop culture must-haves of the era will be showcased in a new BBC2 series on design classics
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Driver is victim of ticket blunder
A motorist in Hove was given a ticket by a traffic warden who admitted he was parked legally. Brighton and Hove City Council then bungled his appeal against the penalty charge notice, insisting he pay the £30 fine. Self-employed carpenter Steve Tinsley
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Speed camera stepped up
Motorists in Sussex have been praised for slowing down but will be rewarded with more speed cameras watching them. The Sussex Safety Camera Partnership has introduced a third mobile camera to cover roads across the county. Four permanent speed cameras
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Jury told of axe attack
A man has denied attempted murder at a trial in which he is accused of breaking another man's skull with an axe after a dispute over money. Andrew Williams, 37, suffered serious head injuries in the attack in May last year and is still undergoing medical
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Lovey dovey in red light area
Love birds found what they thought was the perfect nesting place to rear some chicks - inside a traffic light. Bemused motorists, who stopped at the signals yesterday, were treated to a display of house building as the pair brought twigs and other materials
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Chloe, 14, to be teen pop idol
A schoolgirl hopes to follow the route which propelled the Spice Girls to superstardom after winning the lead role in a new teen pop group. Chloe du Pre, from Seaford, fended off competition from hundreds of young hopefuls to be selected for BNG, which
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Peter Stringfellow's dad dies
The father of nightclub owner Peter Stringfellow has died in a Hove nursing home. James Stringfellow, a former steelworker who retired to the seaside, was 83. Peter and his brothers were at Mr Stringfellow's bedside. Last night Peter said: "I held one
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Buildings in line for awards
New buildings in Worthing with architectural merit could be singled out for a prestigious award. Worthing Borough Council is inviting nominations to be considered for its annual Distinction in Buildings Awards. To be eligible, a building project must
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Separation led to suicide
A depressed financial analyst hanged himself after separating from his wife, an inquest heard. Trevor Gray, 35, of South Street, Tarring, Worthing, was found dead at his home on January 10. He had called a friend in Scotland the day before and left a
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New Year's Eve double tragedy
An elderly couple died when their car somersaulted into the path of another on New Year's Eve, an inquest heard. Alan and June Thomsett, of Horsham Road, Findon, both suffered severe back injuries in the crash last year, which launched their green Mitsubishi
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Fighter pilot plea
Historians are trying to trace relatives of a wartime fighter pilot who was shot down and killed. Worthing Museum has been contacted by archivist Sander Woonings, of the Achterhoek aircraft research group in The Netherlands, who needs help in finding
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Graffiti action
Three councils could combine their efforts to tackle graffiti. Worthing borough and Adur district councils are looking to go into partnership with West Sussex County Council to deal with the on-going problem in the area. Both Adur and Worthing councils
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Church youth bid
A Worthing parish is bidding to increase the involvement of children in church activities. Margaret Allison, editor of the Durrington parish magazine, writes in the latest edition: "Since the middle of last year, there has been a significant change in
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Lorry axe plans delayed
Moves to cut down the number of heavy lorries in residential areas will have to wait until the summer. Councillors from Worthing borough and Adur district decided to delay arranging a meeting with West Sussex County Council to discuss building an East
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Bulldozer threat to historic buildings
A cluster of Victorian buildings may be demolished to make way for a four-storey shops and flats complex. Developers want to knock down three shops at 38-42 Portland Road and 9 Field Row, Worthing, but may face opposition from conservationists. The unit
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Thief took PC's jacket
A thief opened a patrol car and stole a police jacket while officers were dealing with a fight. PC Matthew Wincell spotted the thief and gave chase in West Street, Brighton, early today. The thief dropped the jacket and a suspect was arrested in Boyces
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Ready for war
Hospital bosses are making contingency plans in the event of war in Iraq. Worthing Hospital does not at this stage expect to take casualties flown in from the Middle East but, bearing in mind the town's proximity to Gatwick, it could happen if a substantial
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Pub to hold closing down sale
Everything inside The Quadrant pub in central Brighton will go on sale to regulars the day it closes after 156 years in business. Last orders will be called at the a Victorian pub, on the corner of Air Street and North Street, on March 21. Leaseholders
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Car share to cut traffic queues
Drivers are being urged to give up their vehicles and join a car-sharing club in a notoriously traffic-clogged area of Brighton. The Hanover Car Club in Brighton will operate in one of the most densely populated parts of the South-East. Transport experts
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Store plans on hold again
Controversial plans for a 24-hour supermarket in Rottingdean is on hold after store giant Tesco again withdrew them at the last minute. The company had hoped for planning permission to build a medium-sized Tesco Express store in West Street last September
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Villagers' power cut payout
Seeboard is offering residents £50 compensation and an apology after a series of power cuts left villages around Lewes blacked out five times in six months. The power company admits customers have a right to a better service. The most recent power failure
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More trouble over sewage site
Residents have formed a campaign group to fight plans for a sewage treatment works. They say the proposals by Southern Water will turn their neighbourhood into a dumping ground for waste from other areas. East Brighton Unite! is opposing plans to build
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Hart back to boost Coppell
Albion chief Steve Coppell has welcomed his attacking options for Saturday's Hart-to-Hart against high flying Nottingham Forest. Coppell has Gary Hart available again for the clash with Paul Hart's promotion chasers at Withdean. The former Stansted striker's
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Turin Brakes, Brighton Dome, March 11
From the Freebutt to the Dome Concert Hall in three years is an achievement Turin Brakes still don't seem to have fully grasped. Despite having a recent Top Ten single with Pain Killer and being nominated for the Mercury Music Prize, they don't seem to
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Youth Swimming: Manton sweeps to five titles
Claire Manton proved her fitness as she swept to five titles at the Sussex Championships at Crawley. Claire, 15, from Hove, won the open and junior 200m individual medley and 100m breaststroke and girls' 100m 15-year-old backstroke. The Blatchington Mill
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Flight of fancy
Ring-necked doves found a public place to build their nest - inside a traffic light close to St Peter's Church in Brighton. But bird lovers moved the nest before they could go all lovely dovey and produce youngsters. Good job, otherwise we'd have had
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Ryman: Rooks lose ground at top
Lewes dropped more valuable points as they were held to a 1-1 draw at home to a poor Metropolitan Police side in division one south. The Rooks started brightly in the first period with all their main chances falling to Lee Newman. After six minutes he
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Albion Comment: Ian Hart
A recent caller to my Southern Counties Radio phone-in said he didn't care if Albion were relegated this season, so long as Falmer got the green light. Well, in my view that is cobblers and not of the Northampton variety. Just look at what has happened
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Tories would ditch King Alfred plans
The Conservatives have promised to scrap plans for controversial skyscrapers if they get into power in Brighton and Hove. The Tories told the city council if they gained control of the authority in May, the proposals for the prestigious King Alfred site
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Seconds out . . .
Tickets are still available for an amateur boxing night at Worthing Leisure Centre on Saturday. The Sussex v Kent tournament, featuring up to 12 bouts at junior to senior level under ABA rules, has been organised by the Rotary Clubs of Littlehampton and
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Hospice help
Fund-raising events are being planned to help a beleaguered hospice shore up a large hole in its finances. Up to 18 full-time posts at St Barnabas Hospice in Worthing could be lost as managers struggle to balance the books. The charity in Columbia Drive
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A fairer deal
Fairtrade promoters are manning displays at three supermarkets in Worthing until Saturday. Co-op stores in Newlands Street and Goring Road and Sainsbury at Lyons Farm signed up for the Fairtrade promotion being run by Oxfam, the World Development Movement
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Merry England
A church is celebrating the English way of life at a special St George's night next month. The event takes place at St Symphorian's Church hall, Durrington, Worthing, on April 23. A spokesman said: "We are holding this celebration for the patron saint
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Villagers to get power cut payout
Residents in the Lewes area affected by a string of power failures are being offered £50 compensation and an apology. Seeboard says the customers have a right to a better service. It has taken action after a series of power cuts left villages near the
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2.5m smuggled cigarettes seized
Customs officers have seized more than 2.5 million contraband cigarettes from a lorry in Newhaven. The vehicle was stopped in a routine inspection by officials as it left a ferry from Dieppe. The smuggled cigarettes were hidden among a legitimate freight
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Weather costs train firm dear
Connex is facing a £1.65 million fine for its poor rail service at the start of the year. The fine, imposed by the Strategic Rail Authority, is more than six times the amount imposed for the same period last year. But managers at Connex South Eastern,
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Peter Stringfellow's dad dies
The father of nightclub owner Peter Stringfellow has died in a Hove nursing home. James Stringfellow, a former steelworker who retired to the seaside, was 83. Peter and his brothers were at Mr Stringfellow's bedside. Last night Peter said: "I held one
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Buildings in line for awards
New buildings in Worthing with architectural merit could be singled out for a prestigious award. Worthing Borough Council is inviting nominations to be considered for its annual Distinction in Buildings Awards. To be eligible, a building project must
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Passion play
Worthing Philharmonic Choir is joining forces with the Sussex Symphony Orchestra and five soloists for a special Easter concert. The concert, dominated by a performance of St Matthew Passion, takes place at the Assembly Hall in Stoke Abbott Road on Good
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New Year's Eve double tragedy
An elderly couple died when their car somersaulted into the path of another on New Year's Eve, an inquest heard. Alan and June Thomsett, of Horsham Road, Findon, both suffered severe back injuries in the crash last year, which launched their green Mitsubishi
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Protests, but pier plan on course
Opponents of plans to restore Brighton's derelict West Pier say they're dismayed after the Government announced there would be no public inquiry. Yesterday's announcement - revealed first on this site - clears the way for work to start on the Grade I
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Lorry axe plans delayed
Moves to cut down the number of heavy lorries in residential areas will have to wait until the summer. Councillors from Worthing borough and Adur district decided to delay arranging a meeting with West Sussex County Council to discuss building an East
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War graves to get spruce-up
Members of the Worthing Combined Ex-Servicemen's Association are to carry out a spring clean of the war graves in Broadwater Cemetery at the end of the month. They will be helped by the Durrington Sea Scouts and members of the community who have adopted
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One too many
A motorist still had enough alcohol in his system from the night before for one drink to put him over the drink-drive limit. Arthur Bailey, 67, was stopped while driving his Saab in North Road, Lancing, on March 5. David Quelch, defending, told Worthing
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Record viewing boosts venues
Worthing's entertainment venues have experienced a record-breaking spell. The number of drama subscribers for the Connaught's Spring Playsaver season was the highest number yet recorded. This followed the success of the first play of the new year, The
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Germanic japes
A civic party from Worthing has returned from a trip to the town's twin region of Elztal in Germany. The Mayor, Councillor Eric Mardell, his wife Elizabeth, and members of Worthing Twinning Association presented an embroidered wall-hanging featuring Worthing
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Art for Africa
Victims of anti-government rebels in Sierra Leone could benefit from a new art show at Worthing Museum. West Sussex Arts Society has helped form an initiative called Hands On, which aims to support villagers in the African country who had limbs cut off
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Tributes to a man of duty and faith
Dignitaries representing the Royal Family will attend a memorial service for Major General Sir Philip Ward, former Lord Lieutenant of West Sussex. The service is being held at Chichester Cathedral on Friday at 11am. Hugh Wyatt, the serving Lord Lieutenant
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Between You And Me, by Vanora Leigh
Men have walked on the Moon, explored the world's jungles and the ocean floor but until last weekend I had never been to IKEA. It wasn't for want of trying. Every time friends returned from a shopping expedition armed with Scandinavian flatpacks, fabrics
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Widow's RAF pension blow
A Mid Sussex widow is fighting the RAF after the service slashed her pension within days of her husband's death. Joyce Munson, 55, said more than 50 per cent of her RAF income has been cut and she will have to get a job to keep her home. Mrs Munson, of
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Hundreds say no to runway
Hundreds of residents came out in force last night vowing to fight Gatwick airport expansion plans. More than 450 people packed into the 11th Century Norman church in Charlwood to attend the first public meeting since the Government revealed proposals
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Threat of war hits holiday trade
Fears of a war in Iraq have prompted holidaymakers to put off booking trips forcing package operator First Choice to cut capacity. Shares in the Crawley-based company fell more than five per cent in early trading yesterday after it revealed booking levels
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More trouble over sewage site
Residents have formed a campaign group to fight plans for a sewage treatment works. They say the proposals by Southern Water will turn their neighbourhood into a dumping ground for waste from other areas. East Brighton Unite! is opposing plans to build
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Hart back to boost Coppell
Albion chief Steve Coppell has welcomed his attacking options for Saturday's Hart-to-Hart against high flying Nottingham Forest. Coppell has Gary Hart available again for the clash with Paul Hart's promotion chasers at Withdean. The former Stansted striker's
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Longer pub hours rejected
Claims that late-night pub opening would cut down on binge drinking have failed to sway councillors. Worthing's licensing panel rejected two town centre pubs' applications to stay open later at a meeting last night because it would have an unacceptable
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Residents escape flood tax
Controversial plans for a tax on householders at risk of flooding have been abandoned. Floods Minister Elliot Morley was today expected to opt for a one-off charge on developers who want to build on flood plains. The alternative is for the cost of building
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Waste contract decision debated
Councillors were meeting this morning to agree the final details of a multi-million pound waste contract. Members of East Sussex County Council and Brighton and Hove City Council went into confidential session to thrash out the deal. Both authorities
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Tycoon's bid for bail
Nicholas Hoogstraten could be out of jail within two weeks after being given leave to appeal against his conviction for manslaughter. The millionaire property tycoon was convicted of killing rival landlord Mohammed Sabir Raja at the Old Bailey last year
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Turin Brakes, Brighton Dome, March 11
From the Freebutt to the Dome Concert Hall in three years is an achievement Turin Brakes still don't seem to have fully grasped. Despite having a recent Top Ten single with Pain Killer and being nominated for the Mercury Music Prize, they don't seem to
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Youth Football: Kirkwood on target for England
Scott Kirkwood helped English Colleges beat Midlands College 2-1 at the University of Warwickshire. The Crawley midfielder (Brighton, Hove and Sussex Sixth Form) is due to tour the United States with the colleges this month. He said: "I've played a part
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Matthew Clark: Selsey battle on
Selsey made it three straight wins in their battle to avoid relegation from County League division one with a 2-1 win at home to Pagham. Adie Miles put the visitors ahead but Alun Morey scored either side of half time to give Selsey victory. Manager Danny
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Unite over historic pier
Brighton and Hove has been arguing about the future of the West Pier since it closed to the public in September 1975. Those arguments have intensified after a controversial planning application for restoring the pier and building leisure pavilions nearby
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Ryman: Rooks lose ground at top
Lewes dropped more valuable points as they were held to a 1-1 draw at home to a poor Metropolitan Police side in division one south. The Rooks started brightly in the first period with all their main chances falling to Lee Newman. After six minutes he
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RUR Cup Final: Holden secures Wickers' win
Southwick won the Sussex RUR Charity Cup for the first time in 26 years after beating Sidley United 2-1 at Lancing. The Wickers, who were the first ever winners of the competition in 1897, won the cup for the tenth time in their history thanks to a 68th
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Parish awards
Villagers are being asked to nominate community-minded people for a parish award. Rustington Parish Council is inviting residents to send in the names of people they think should be given the 2003 Parishioners' Awards. The two awards are made on an annual
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Hospice help
Fund-raising events are being planned to help a beleaguered hospice shore up a large hole in its finances. Up to 18 full-time posts at St Barnabas Hospice in Worthing could be lost as managers struggle to balance the books. The charity in Columbia Drive
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Store plans on hold again
Controversial plans for a 24-hour supermarket in Rottingdean is on hold after store giant Tesco again withdrew them at the last minute. The company had hoped for planning permission to build a medium-sized Tesco Express store in West Street last September
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Merry England
A church is celebrating the English way of life at a special St George's night next month. The event takes place at St Symphorian's Church hall, Durrington, Worthing, on April 23. A spokesman said: "We are holding this celebration for the patron saint
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Our winners jet off to Paris
The lucky Scutchings family are off to Disneyland Paris - courtesy of The Argus. They are the first winners of our exciting competition, which gives away a family holiday to the top European resort every night this week. There were whoops of joy at the
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Happy hundred
The champagne flowed at the 100th birthday party of a woman who made machine guns for soldiers during the Second World War. Anne Randall celebrated her centenary at Fernbank rest home, Gratwicke Road, Worthing, in the company of relatives, friends and
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Doing Timewarp again and again
Jim and Jill Craig will never forget the day they broke down in the centre of Brixton. Jim had to kick off his stiletto shoes, jump out of the car and push if off a pedestrian crossing while wearing stockings, suspenders, a basque and full make-up. He
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2.5m smuggled cigarettes seized
Customs officers have seized more than 2.5 million contraband cigarettes from a lorry in Newhaven. The vehicle was stopped in a routine inspection by officials as it left a ferry from Dieppe. The smuggled cigarettes were hidden among a legitimate freight
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Darts star hits drink spot
Darts star Bobby George paid a visit to Worthing last night and left budding arrow aces crying into their beer. Ten regulars of the Montague pub in Montague Street lined up to take on the maestro in a game of 501. Bobby, famous for his love of gold jewellery
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Support for safe houses
A fun day is being organised in memory of child murder victim Sarah Payne. Proceeds from the event in Steyne Gardens in Worthing, will be used to set up a network of safe houses in the area where children can find sanctuary in times of danger. The scheme
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Protests, but pier plan on course
Opponents of plans to restore Brighton's derelict West Pier say they're dismayed after the Government announced there would be no public inquiry. Yesterday's announcement - revealed first on this site - clears the way for work to start on the Grade I
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Caravan fire fear
An elderly woman had to be evacuated from her home when a caravan fire threatened to engulf her bungalow. Residents spotted flames just after 3.15am on Saturday and raised the alarm. The caravan was parked on the driveway of an address in Lawrence Avenue
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Fears for missing woman
Concern is growing for a woman who disappeared after a trip to the off-licence. Michelle Mitchell, 35, of Haywards Heath, disappeared from her home on February 25. Miss Mitchell, who is 5ft 9in tall, slim with brown hair and glasses, told her boyfriend
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Falmer stadium tax shock
Every Falmer resident will have to pay hundreds of pounds more in tax to fund a campaign against a stadium in their village - even though some want it. The parish council has trebled its council tax bill to help fund its legal fight against Brighton and
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Hart Beat, with Ian hart
The vandals were out again at the weekend, almost as predictably as night follows day. This time a number of windows were broken at Durrington Middle School. This was surely not the only incident in the town during the past seven days and it highlights
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Driver is victim of ticket blunder
A motorist in Hove was given a ticket by a traffic warden who admitted he was parked legally. Brighton and Hove City Council then bungled his appeal against the penalty charge notice, insisting he pay the £30 fine. Self-employed carpenter Steve Tinsley
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Hundreds say no to runway
Hundreds of residents came out in force last night vowing to fight Gatwick airport expansion plans. More than 450 people packed into the 11th Century Norman church in Charlwood to attend the first public meeting since the Government revealed proposals
