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Opponents speak in Falmer inquiry
Brighton and Hove Albion's plan to build a stadium at Falmer is flawed and should be scrapped, opponents told the public inquiry into the project. Sustainable transport expert Alan James said the proposed site at Village Way North would be the wrong
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Malicious protest
As a citizen of the United States who has lived in Brighton for 35 years, I am utterly appalled by the recent malicious behaviour of some of the so-called peace-loving war protesters who broke into Brighton Town Hall and congregated at the Amex building
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Inhuman US
The Argus (March 24) gives prominence to the American and British anger at the showing of American POWs on Iraqi television. George W Bush rightly says that this is against the Geneva Convention. However, a year ago the Americans were showing captured
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Tough as boots
Like many colleagues who fought against Rommel's forces in the western desert during the Second World War, I find it incredible when I hear of complaints from the Forces in Iraq about the wrong boots for combat, insufficient rations and sandstorms. War
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Way of peace
I was disappointed that some taking part in demonstrations in Brighton last Thursday evening caused criminal damage to the Town Hall. Like many friends, colleagues and strangers, I feel strongly that direct action has a role to play in bringing peace
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Old Glory
Do the peace protesters display any real calibre or mettle? Considering most of them are the age of young UK and US men and women who are fighting for the continuity of a peaceful and safer world, they should be ashamed of themselves. Better people than
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Immoral war
Now more than ever is the time for all able-bodied peace-lovers to come out on to the streets to protest - peacefully - at the carnage that is being unleashed in our name. "Our boys" are being cynically used in an illegal and immoral war against the citizens
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Iraq sailor's mum chats to prince
A Shoreham woman whose son is on active service in the Gulf spoke to Prince Andrew when he paid a morale-boosting visit to Royal Navy families. Rita Greed's son Gary Burridge, 37, is serving on the minehunter HMS Bangor off Iraq. Mrs Greed was her granddaughter
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Diamond delight
A clergyman and his wife celebrated their diamond wedding by laying on a three-course Sunday lunch for a church congregation. The Reverend William Purvis, 82, and his wife Berlie, 85, a former nurse, organised the spread for about 60 people attending
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Heroin death
A scaffolder was found dead in a bathroom after taking a heroin overdose, an inquest heard. Former drug addict Paul Evans, 32, of Warningcamp, Arundel, died after taking a large amount of the illegal class A drug and alcohol. West Sussex coroner Roger
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Parker's Progress with Tim Parker
Support the Fire Fighters! Last Wednesday I walked into the coffee lounge of the Hilton Brighton Metropole Hotel. In the centre of the lounge, sitting alone, was a large, cheerful man with a ruddy complexion. In front of him a pile of papers - The Socialist
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Small business owners' fury at excessive red tape
Members of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) were gathered in Brighton and Hove last week for their annual conference. The conference attracted entrepreneurs from around the country and a number of high-profile politicians, including Conservative
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Hospital help
Patients with concerns about the treatment they get at Worthing Hospital can get help and support from a Patient Advice and Liaison Services (Pals) manager. Managers are trained to listen to people's difficulties and discuss them with the staff responsible
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Taxi fares too high
Perhaps someone can explain why taxi fares are so expensive in Brighton. Last year, I was in Scarborough on holiday and, unfortunately, on my last day had to go to hospital. The journey, about the same as Brighton to Lewes, cost just £2.80. This year,
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Peer beats plumber's £1m claim
Two friends on a pub darts team cooked up a clever scheme to defraud a lord of the manor, a High Court judge has ruled. Lewes plumber Roy Hammond took aristocrat Viscount Hampden and the Glynde estate to court in a £1 million row over a heating contract
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Less than minimum will do
One in five small business owners pay themselves less than the minimum wage. This according to research by the NatWest Small Business Research Team. But its quarterly survey of small businesses also showed more than 90 per cent of employees were earning
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Parker's Progress with Tim Parker
Support the Fire Fighters. Last Wednesday I walked into the coffee lounge of the Hilton Brighton Metropole Hotel. In the centre of the lounge, sitting alone, was a large, cheerful man with a ruddy complexion. In front of him a pile of papers - The Socialist
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Whose liability?
I could hardly believe what Adam Trimingham reported under the headline "£1m threat if flats plan scrapped" (The Argus, March 17). Does he mean to tell readers that Brighton and Hove City Council committed itself to a choice of schemes, incurring a liability
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Plane music
I, and many other ex-Royal Air Force bods, think all this bickering about stalling a result for a second runway at Gatwick until 2019 is pathetic. Another one is badly needed in case a crash blocks one of them. We also need a cross runway at Gatwick as
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Bad attitude
As residents of Kings Esplanade, we read with great interest the council spokesman's response to the article on the dreadful state of the Medina site on the Hove seafront (The Argus, March 20). The comment that the site was visited last August and it
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Youth Badminton: Double national glory for Luke
Luke Thomson is celebrating after winning two national titles. Luke, 13, from Chiddingly, claimed the singles and mixed doubles crowns at Kettering. The Ringmer Community College pupil, seeded two, overcame third favourite Mark Middleton (Yorkshire) 4
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Slow traffic
An outgoing councillor for Westbourne ward wrote that when traffic calming was initially being discussed for the Poets Corner area of Hove, she had suggested a 20mph pedestrian zone and that the city council refused to even consider the idea. This is
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Youth Rugby: Sussex cup final special
David White kicked a late conversion to clinch a Sussex Schools' under-18s Cup hat-trick for The Weald. The Billingshurst school added to their 1996 and 1997 triumphs by pipping favourites Sussex Downs College (Lewes) 20-19 on finals day at Worthing.
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Stiff Little Fingers, Concorde 2, Brighton
You have to congratulate The Concorde 2 for its consistency. The quality of gigs is remarkable for such a small venue, although this may have something to do with the resurgence of punk. The Rezillos and 999 played the other week and The Buzzcocks, arguably
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Noises Off, Theatre Royal, Brighton, Until March 29
Michael Frayn's farce about theatrical life is 100 per cent guaranteed to have you in fits and provides the right antidote to the war. This Royal National Theatre production of the 21-year-old play is a timeless classic with its no-holds-barred lampooning
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March 25: Albion 0 Palace 0
Albion had to settle for a point against their arch rivals and a fourth clean sheet on the trot at Withdean. The Seagulls dominated throughout but could not find a way through even after Palace had defender Danny Granville sent off on 67 minutes for a
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Speedway: Eagles win opener
Eastbourne Eagles drew first blood in the battle for the Elite League title with a 47-42 win over Wolverhampton at Arlington Stadium last night. The Sussex squad, with big guns Mark Loram and skipper Joe Screen pulling most of the strings, were in control
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Two become one
It was a good idea to merge Knoll Infant School and Goldstone Primary School in Hove to create a larger, stronger organisation. But councillors and officials made a mistake in overestimating how much money could be raised from selling the Knoll site so
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Tax demand
Like Derek Chapman, I have received Lewes District Council's demand for council tax in excess of £2,000. This, of course has to be paid out of taxed income and coincides with an increase in my OAP allowance of nearly £2 a week. Unlike Brighton and Hove
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Football: Webber called up by Sussex
Damien Webber has won his first call up to the Sussex squad to visit Dorset in the last game of the South Western Counties Championship tonight. The former Millwall professional is no longer on a contract at Southwick so is eligible to be selected in
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Plan a centre of excellence
The Brighton Centre has done a great job for the resort ever since it was opened by James Callaghan in 1977. It brought back the main political parties - with all the money and publicity they attract. It made Brighton an international meeting place for
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In sympathy
Reading your item about Derek Chapman burning his council tax bill because he objects to paying towards the fight by Falmer Parish Council against the Albion football stadium (The Argus, March 21), I felt great sympathy. My council tax is being used to
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Dr Martens: Crawley stay in touch
Crawley Town kept in touch with the top six in the premier division with a 3-0 win at Grantham Town. The Reds went in front on 24 minutes when skipper Peter Fear lost his marker and delivered a low cross to the far post where youngster Shaheen Sadough
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Ryman: Horsham stunned
Horsham travelled to Whyteleafe to take on the form team in division one south and crashed to their heaviest defeat of the season as the Surrey side ran out 4-1 winners. Whyteleafe took the lead from a set-piece in the 26th minute. Ryan Gray swung in
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Misery of this new parking scheme
The new parking restrictions brought in at the area of Brighton and Hove just south of Old Shoreham Road are a disgrace. The roads are now empty, ticket machines adorn quiet suburban roads (no doubt taking 50p a week), yellow lines are everywhere (even
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Ryman: Rooks back in the hunt
Lewes launched themselves back into the promotion frame in division one south with a 2-1 win away to Corinthian Casuals. This was the second time Lewes had met the Surrey side in four days and although the margin was not as big as Saturday's 5-0 stroll
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£700m loss for chemicals group ICI
Paints and chemicals group ICI saw £700 million wiped from its market value yesterday after shocking the City with a sharply lower profits forecast. ICI also warned of further job cuts because of the problems at its Quest food flavouring and National
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House price growth stops
House price growth ground to a halt in March as fears over the war with Iraq caused people to put their moving plans on hold, research claimed today. Prices in England and Wales remained flat during the four weeks to mid-March, although this masked widespread
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Bye bye Brighton Centre
It isn't pretty and now it faces the bulldozer, but history has been made in the Brighton Centre in its 26 years of existence. Political figures as well as some of the biggest names in showbiz have all appeared there. The venue has also hosted international
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Skate success
A skateboard park is to be opened after strong support from youngsters in Sompting. Teenagers worked hard to turn plans for the facility into a reality, even holding a breakdancing event so they could afford to have their skateboarding group logo emblazoned
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Stage role for Chris Eubank Jr
His dad packed a punch in the boxing ring - now Chris Eubank junior is packing them in for his own greased lightning moves. Chris, son of the former world boxing champion, is one of the stars of Brighton College Prep School's mini production of Grease
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Tree finally blossoms after 50 years
If it's true good things come to those who wait, then one rare magnolia tree is extra special - it has waited more than 50 years to blossom. Magnolias take a notoriously long time to flower but even by those standards, its 8in purple blooms have taken
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Iraq graffiti causes offence
Vandals daubed a road sign with a slogan urging coalition forces to kill Iraqi civilians. Police launched an investigation after receiving complaints from offended members of the public. Pamela Lee, of Twittens Close, Southwick, was horrified when she
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Culture bid was success, say campaigners
Organisers of Brighton and Hove's European Capital of Culture bid say it was a success even though the city failed to make the shortlist. They said their campaign, called Where Else, created a lasting legacy of a higher profile for the arts with a more
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Last dance for DJ Ambrose
Popular DJ Ambrose Harcourt will present his last show for Southern FM this weekend. Despite a campaign to keep him and his Love Zone programme on air the velvet-voiced 52-year-old will say goodbye to listeners at 1am on Monday. He will then walk out
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Community force goes on the beat
A new force of quasi-police officers will be taking to the streets of Sussex by the end of the week. Twenty Community Support Officers (CSOs) will be on patrol the streets of Sussex after completing training in first aid, law, and conflict resolution.
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Opponents speak in Falmer inquiry
Brighton and Hove Albion's plan to build a stadium at Falmer is flawed and should be scrapped, opponents told the public inquiry into the project. Sustainable transport expert Alan James said the proposed site at Village Way North would be the wrong place
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Man hurt in dumped car blaze
A tow-truck crewman suffered burns when the car he was recovering burst into flames. It is thought a spark ignited petrol leaking from the abandoned vehicle, which had been dumped in the car park at Brighton station. Flames damaged the tow truck and a
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£30m feast for the arts
Arts organisations in Sussex are to share part of a £30m cash bonanza from the Arts Council. The biggest winner is the Brighton Dome, which receives a 566 per cent increase in funding. The Arts Council package, spread over the next three years, is a 54
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Minister probes tax hikes
Councils in East Sussex which imposed some of the country's biggest council tax hikes could be capped by the Government. Local government minister Nick Raynsford is to examine the highest tax rates to see if they were justified. He said local authorities
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Lonely Planet's pier gaffe
Tourists flocking to the seaside could suffer a disappointment if they take an acclaimed travel guide's advice on a famous landmark. Brighton's West Pier is known to most as a crumbling, neglected wreck in desperate need of repair but Lonely Planet has
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Eight arrests after Palace game
Eight people were arrested in connection with last night's Brighton and Hove Albion match with rivals Crystal Palace. Police said all were public order offences and none was serious or involved violence. Brighton and Hove police said their operation was
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Malicious protest
As a citizen of the United States who has lived in Brighton for 35 years, I am utterly appalled by the recent malicious behaviour of some of the so-called peace-loving war protesters who broke into Brighton Town Hall and congregated at the Amex building
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Night train thugs attack passengers
A female rail worker was left with a bleeding nose during a train journey after a group of thugs carried out several assaults on passengers. Police are examining CCTV footage to help them trace two men and a woman involved in the series of assaults on
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Tough as boots
Like many colleagues who fought against Rommel's forces in the western desert during the Second World War, I find it incredible when I hear of complaints from the Forces in Iraq about the wrong boots for combat, insufficient rations and sandstorms. War
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True Brits
After witnessing the activities of the anti-war brigade wasting police time, I must point out, in a war, there are two sides - in this case, the coalition of the US and the UK versus the dictator Saddam Hussein. I have not seen any demonstrations in Iraq
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Iraq sailor's mum chats to prince
A Shoreham woman whose son is on active service in the Gulf spoke to Prince Andrew when he paid a morale-boosting visit to Royal Navy families. Rita Greed's son Gary Burridge, 37, is serving on the minehunter HMS Bangor off Iraq. Mrs Greed was her granddaughter
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Civil disobedience is insult to Forces
I cannot begin to express the disgust and shame I felt on passing the Armed Forces recruiting office to see red paint thrown over it. This so-called anti-war coalition is inciting civil disobedience and encouraging truancy among schoolchildren. Does it
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Chemists boosted
Pharmacies have been boosted following the Government's announcement it was unlikely to accept recommendations to further open up the market to larger companies. Local chemists, especially those in rural areas, had feared they could be at risk of closure
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Small business owners' fury at excessive red tape
Members of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) were gathered in Brighton and Hove last week for their annual conference. The conference attracted entrepreneurs from around the country and a number of high-profile politicians, including Conservative
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Anger as charity touts ruin trade
Increasing numbers of retailers in Brighton are complaining about charity workers who stop shoppers to persuade them to sign up to standing order charitable donations. Face-to-face fund-raising has become one of the leading technique for charities but
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Pamela devotee
Being a lifelong fan of Dynasty star Pamela Sue Martin, I tried to meet her at Gstaad in Switzerland and California at two polo matches but missed her at both. I finally ran her to ground at Wakefield Park, as she filmed a series of The Saint. She was
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Takeaway delay
Moves to open a takeaway have been put on hold by town planners. Worthing's planning committee thought an application to change a vacant retail shop in South Farm Road, Worthing, into a takeaway would have a negative impact on neighbouring shops. Committee
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Hospital help
Patients with concerns about the treatment they get at Worthing Hospital can get help and support from a Patient Advice and Liaison Services (Pals) manager. Managers are trained to listen to people's difficulties and discuss them with the staff responsible
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Taxi fares too high
Perhaps someone can explain why taxi fares are so expensive in Brighton. Last year, I was in Scarborough on holiday and, unfortunately, on my last day had to go to hospital. The journey, about the same as Brighton to Lewes, cost just £2.80. This year,
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Filth of the fair
A leading hotelier has voiced his concerns over noise, mess and dirt generated by Worthing's annual seafront fair. Guy Clinch, who runs the Berkeley Hotel in Marine Parade, said wedding parties were unwilling to book the weekend of the fair because the
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New policing
A new type of police officer will patrol the streets of Worthing. From Monday, five Community Support Officers (CSOs) set to patrol the Worthing and Chichester area will join 22 others across Sussex in working alongside police officers. The aim is to
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Fairer tax system
Why do we need council tax? Why shouldn't the government finance councils completely from income tax? The tax would need to be increased, of course, but it would be a much fairer system since everyone would pay according to their income. -F Amison Second
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Together again
A reunion party for former council workers is being held next month. The event takes place at the Jubilee Court retirement complex in Mill Road, Worthing, on Tuesday, April 8, from 10am to 1pm. Jubilee Court is built on the site of offices which belonged
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Peer beats plumber's £1m claim
Two friends on a pub darts team cooked up a clever scheme to defraud a lord of the manor, a High Court judge has ruled. Lewes plumber Roy Hammond took aristocrat Viscount Hampden and the Glynde estate to court in a £1 million row over a heating contract
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Campaigner's tourism warning
A tourism campaigner has warned that the 100,000 population of Worthing is insufficient to maintain the economic viability of the town. Sue Murray, outgoing chairman of Worthing Hospitality Association, said the resort needed a steady influx of visitors
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Between You And Me, by Vanora Leigh
Duck tape ... I could swear that's what my friend, who knows how much I worry, said when he phoned me at the weekend. I can hear him now: "Get yourself some duck tape, if the worst happens - you'll need it to seal your windows." "Thanks for the advice
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Cullip suffers injury scare
Albion are sweating on the availability of captain Danny Cullip for the relegation run-in after creeping back out of the drop zone. Cullip went off in the first half of last night's goalless home draw against ten-man Crystal Palace with a hamstring injury
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Albion Cup final team set for reunion
Stars of Brighton and Hove Albion's famous 1983 FA Cup Final team are to reunite for one day only. The reunion in Brighton will bring together the entire team, which consisted of Graham Moseley, Jimmy Case, Graham Pearce, Tony Grealish, Steve Foster,
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Albion tribute to brave schoolgirl
Former Brighton and Hove Albion stars will be taking part in a charity match to honour the courage of a football-loving schoolgirl suffering with cancer. Gerry armstrong and Steve Foster will be among the former BSeagulls favourites who will be taking
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Gunpoint terror in post office
A robber burst into a post office armed with a gun and demanded cash from the till, leaving the postmistress traumatised. The offender entered Balcombe Post Office at about 12.15pm yesterday, pointed the gun at the woman behind the till and ordered her
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Most favour new housing estate
The results of a public consultation exercise into controversial plans for a housing estate on the outskirts of Worthing have been revealed. Most people say they are in favour of the development or accept it will go ahead. But the majority are also against
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South Street bus ban bid
A new bid is being launched to ban buses from South Street in Worthing town centre, leaving it a pedestrian-only zone. Traders say it would mean people could walk in safety without having to breathe vehicle fumes. The street was part-pedestrianised several
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The house that time forgot
Neighbours in Worthing are demanding action over a house they say has stood empty for 46 years despite a growing homes shortage. Residents say it is shocking that the three-bedroom terraced house at 43 London Street is still vacant. They say the £150,000
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Teenager tells of rape ordeal
An Eastbourne teenager broke down in tears as she told a jury how she was raped and brutally beaten in her own home. The 19-year-old was giving evidence behind a screen at Lewes Crown Court to protect her identity. Daniel Jessup, 20, of Petworth Place
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Peer beats plumber's £1m claim
Two friends on a pub darts team cooked up a clever scheme to defraud a lord of the manor, a High Court judge has ruled. Lewes plumber Roy Hammond took aristocrat Viscount Hampden and the Glynde estate to court in a £1 million row over a heating contract
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Whose liability?
I could hardly believe what Adam Trimingham reported under the headline "£1m threat if flats plan scrapped" (The Argus, March 17). Does he mean to tell readers that Brighton and Hove City Council committed itself to a choice of schemes, incurring a liability
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Plane music
I, and many other ex-Royal Air Force bods, think all this bickering about stalling a result for a second runway at Gatwick until 2019 is pathetic. Another one is badly needed in case a crash blocks one of them. We also need a cross runway at Gatwick as
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Youth Badminton: Double national glory for Luke
Luke Thomson is celebrating after winning two national titles. Luke, 13, from Chiddingly, claimed the singles and mixed doubles crowns at Kettering. The Ringmer Community College pupil, seeded two, overcame third favourite Mark Middleton (Yorkshire) 4
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Youth Rugby: Sussex cup final special
David White kicked a late conversion to clinch a Sussex Schools' under-18s Cup hat-trick for The Weald. The Billingshurst school added to their 1996 and 1997 triumphs by pipping favourites Sussex Downs College (Lewes) 20-19 on finals day at Worthing.
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Basketball: Jerry hopes to inspire Thunder
Slam dunk specialist Lavoris Jerry plans to give Worthing Thunder fans something special for the play-offs. Thunder host Manchester Magic on Saturday (8pm) in the first round of the NBL Conference post season and will be looking to their star American
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Speedway: Eagles win opener
Eastbourne Eagles drew first blood in the battle for the Elite League title with a 47-42 win over Wolverhampton at Arlington Stadium last night. The Sussex squad, with big guns Mark Loram and skipper Joe Screen pulling most of the strings, were in control
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Two become one
It was a good idea to merge Knoll Infant School and Goldstone Primary School in Hove to create a larger, stronger organisation. But councillors and officials made a mistake in overestimating how much money could be raised from selling the Knoll site so
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Matthew Clark: Round-Up
Chichester beat Selsey 2-0 in division one of the County League thanks to goals from Roger Moore and Jamie Laidlaw. The top-of-the-table clash in division two ended in a 2-2 draw between Eastbourne Town and Rye and Iden United. A crowd of 205 saw Yemi
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Plan a centre of excellence
The Brighton Centre has done a great job for the resort ever since it was opened by James Callaghan in 1977. It brought back the main political parties - with all the money and publicity they attract. It made Brighton an international meeting place for
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Dr Martens: Crawley stay in touch
Crawley Town kept in touch with the top six in the premier division with a 3-0 win at Grantham Town. The Reds went in front on 24 minutes when skipper Peter Fear lost his marker and delivered a low cross to the far post where youngster Shaheen Sadough
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Misery of this new parking scheme
The new parking restrictions brought in at the area of Brighton and Hove just south of Old Shoreham Road are a disgrace. The roads are now empty, ticket machines adorn quiet suburban roads (no doubt taking 50p a week), yellow lines are everywhere (even
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Ryman: Rooks back in the hunt
Lewes launched themselves back into the promotion frame in division one south with a 2-1 win away to Corinthian Casuals. This was the second time Lewes had met the Surrey side in four days and although the margin was not as big as Saturday's 5-0 stroll
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Albion Comment: Ian Hart
I'm not saying the relegation dogfight is getting to me but at 3.23pm on Saturday I was sitting in the Press box at Portman Road when my mobile went off. "The Americans have almost liberated Basra," said the voice at the other end of the line. I replied
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Group fined over ISA advert
Financial advice group DBS Financial Management was fined £100,000 by the City watchdog yesterday for misleading advertising. The fine, which is the first to be issued by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) for advertising, related to a supplement
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School site to be sold
Education Secretary Charles Clarke has approved the sale of a school site in Hove for housing. The move will end two years of bitterness over the merger of two schools on to a single site. It also means staff at Goldstone Primary School will no longer
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Bye bye Brighton Centre
It isn't pretty and now it faces the bulldozer, but history has been made in the Brighton Centre in its 26 years of existence. Political figures as well as some of the biggest names in showbiz have all appeared there. The venue has also hosted international
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Bye bye Brighton Centre
It isn't pretty and now it is facing the bulldozer, but history has been made in the Brighton Centre in its 26 years of existence. Political figures as well as some of the biggest names in showbiz have all appeared there. The venue has also hosted international
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Plea over kidnap fear teacher
The boyfriend of missing teacher Jane Longhurst has made an emotional plea to anyone who may be holding her captive. He pleaded: "If someone is holding her, please let her go. Let her come home. Let her go so we can get on with our lives." Malcolm Sentance
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Blaze wrecks opera group's kit
Clothes and equipment owned by a Mid Sussex operatic society were destroyed in a blaze. The fire broke out at a wooden hut at Tilgate Recreation Centre in Crawley. Firefighters arrived at 2.30am yesterday and tackled 30ft flames shooting from the building
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Gunpoint terror in post office
A robber burst into a Mid Sussex post office armed with a gun and demanded cash from the till, leaving the postmistress traumatised. The offender entered Balcombe Post Office at about 12.15pm yesterday, pointed the gun at the woman behind the till and
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Stage role for Chris Eubank Jr
His dad packed a punch in the boxing ring - now Chris Eubank junior is packing them in for his own greased lightning moves. Chris, son of the former world boxing champion, is one of the stars of Brighton College Prep School's mini production of Grease
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Tree finally blossoms after 50 years
If it's true good things come to those who wait, then one rare magnolia tree is extra special - it has waited more than 50 years to blossom. Magnolias take a notoriously long time to flower but even by those standards, its 8in purple blooms have taken
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Hospital approves disabled parking fees
Disabled drivers are to be charged for parking at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton for the first time. Board members at Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust today approved the charges in a new parking policy. Until now disabled
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Opponents speak in Falmer inquiry
Brighton and Hove Albion's plan to build a stadium at Falmer is flawed and should be scrapped, opponents told the public inquiry into the project. Sustainable transport expert Alan James said the proposed site at Village Way North would be the wrong place
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£30m feast for the arts
Arts organisations in Sussex are to share part of a £30m cash bonanza from the Arts Council. The biggest winner is the Brighton Dome, which receives a 566 per cent increase in funding. The Arts Council package, spread over the next three years, is a 54
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Minister probes tax hikes
Councils in East Sussex which imposed some of the country's biggest council tax hikes could be capped by the Government. Local government minister Nick Raynsford is to examine the highest tax rates to see if they were justified. He said local authorities
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Lonely Planet's pier gaffe
Tourists flocking to the seaside could suffer a disappointment if they take an acclaimed travel guide's advice on a famous landmark. Brighton's West Pier is known to most as a crumbling, neglected wreck in desperate need of repair but Lonely Planet has
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Eight arrests after Palace game
Eight people were arrested in connection with last night's Brighton and Hove Albion match with rivals Crystal Palace. Police said all were public order offences and none was serious or involved violence. Brighton and Hove police said their operation was
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Night train thugs attack passengers
A female rail worker was left with a bleeding nose during a train journey after a group of thugs carried out several assaults on passengers. Police are examining CCTV footage to help them trace two men and a woman involved in the series of assaults on
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Can't go on
It is with great regret that I proffer my resignation from the Labour Party. I first joined the Party early in 1960 and I have been an active member since that time, serving as a local councillor for a period. The reason for my resignation is the Government's
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Book early
I felt it important to respond to some of the correspondence in The Argus from protesters against the military intervention in Iraq who tried to gain access to one of my regular parliamentary advice surgeries. The system of making appointments for my
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Cancer campaign
Prostate cancer comes under the spotlight this week as medical officials try to increase awareness of the condition. The campaign is being backed by Neil Gilmour, chairman of the Adur, Arun and Worthing Primary Care Trust, who established a pilot scheme
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True Brits
After witnessing the activities of the anti-war brigade wasting police time, I must point out, in a war, there are two sides - in this case, the coalition of the US and the UK versus the dictator Saddam Hussein. I have not seen any demonstrations in Iraq
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Inquest outburst
The stepfather of a teenager who died from an overdose had to be restrained as a former heroin user left a heated inquest. Natasha Stuart, 18, was found dead in an armchair on May 23 last year by 23-year-old Steven Blake. She had taken a lethal dose of
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Civil disobedience is insult to Forces
I cannot begin to express the disgust and shame I felt on passing the Armed Forces recruiting office to see red paint thrown over it. This so-called anti-war coalition is inciting civil disobedience and encouraging truancy among schoolchildren. Does it
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Chemists boosted
Pharmacies have been boosted following the Government's announcement it was unlikely to accept recommendations to further open up the market to larger companies. Local chemists, especially those in rural areas, had feared they could be at risk of closure
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Anger as charity touts ruin trade
Increasing numbers of retailers in Brighton are complaining about charity workers who stop shoppers to persuade them to sign up to standing order charitable donations. Face-to-face fund-raising has become one of the leading technique for charities but
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Pamela devotee
Being a lifelong fan of Dynasty star Pamela Sue Martin, I tried to meet her at Gstaad in Switzerland and California at two polo matches but missed her at both. I finally ran her to ground at Wakefield Park, as she filmed a series of The Saint. She was
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Takeaway delay
Moves to open a takeaway have been put on hold by town planners. Worthing's planning committee thought an application to change a vacant retail shop in South Farm Road, Worthing, into a takeaway would have a negative impact on neighbouring shops. Committee
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Filth of the fair
A leading hotelier has voiced his concerns over noise, mess and dirt generated by Worthing's annual seafront fair. Guy Clinch, who runs the Berkeley Hotel in Marine Parade, said wedding parties were unwilling to book the weekend of the fair because the
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New policing
A new type of police officer will patrol the streets of Worthing. From Monday, five Community Support Officers (CSOs) set to patrol the Worthing and Chichester area will join 22 others across Sussex in working alongside police officers. The aim is to
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Fairer tax system
Why do we need council tax? Why shouldn't the government finance councils completely from income tax? The tax would need to be increased, of course, but it would be a much fairer system since everyone would pay according to their income. -F Amison Second
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Together again
A reunion party for former council workers is being held next month. The event takes place at the Jubilee Court retirement complex in Mill Road, Worthing, on Tuesday, April 8, from 10am to 1pm. Jubilee Court is built on the site of offices which belonged
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Ban on parties
A six-month ban has been placed on teenage parties after violence broke out at a community centre. Rustington Parish Council imposed the ban after police came under attack by drunken youngsters who tried to gatecrash a party. Numerous arrests were made
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Campaigner's tourism warning
A tourism campaigner has warned that the 100,000 population of Worthing is insufficient to maintain the economic viability of the town. Sue Murray, outgoing chairman of Worthing Hospitality Association, said the resort needed a steady influx of visitors
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Between You And Me, by Vanora Leigh
Duck tape ... I could swear that's what my friend, who knows how much I worry, said when he phoned me at the weekend. I can hear him now: "Get yourself some duck tape, if the worst happens - you'll need it to seal your windows." "Thanks for the advice
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Albion Cup final team set for reunion
Stars of Brighton and Hove Albion's famous 1983 FA Cup Final team are to reunite for one day only. The reunion in Brighton will bring together the entire team, which consisted of Graham Moseley, Jimmy Case, Graham Pearce, Tony Grealish, Steve Foster,
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Albion tribute to brave schoolgirl
Former Brighton and Hove Albion stars will be taking part in a charity match to honour the courage of a football-loving schoolgirl suffering with cancer. Gerry armstrong and Steve Foster will be among the former BSeagulls favourites who will be taking
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Gunpoint terror in post office
A robber burst into a post office armed with a gun and demanded cash from the till, leaving the postmistress traumatised. The offender entered Balcombe Post Office at about 12.15pm yesterday, pointed the gun at the woman behind the till and ordered her
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£1m lifeline for schools
Cash-strapped schools in Brighton and Hove were thrown a £1 million Government lifeline today to stave off a spending crisis. City education bosses said the one-off grant would mean an extra £31 being spent on each child. Council leaders and MPs had pleaded
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Unfit housing
I have a granddaughter living in Harmsworth Crescent, Hove. She is on her own with two little girls and, at the moment, is suffering with depression on account of the state of her small housing association bungalow. She has endured almost the entire winter
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Cricket: Sussex set for Saffrons return
Sussex are hoping to take county cricket back to Eastbourne in 2004. Improvement work on the much-criticised wicket at the Saffrons has taken place under the supervision of Sussex's head groundsman Derek Traill and the ECB's pitches co-ordinator Chris
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Basketball: Jerry hopes to inspire Thunder
Slam dunk specialist Lavoris Jerry plans to give Worthing Thunder fans something special for the play-offs. Thunder host Manchester Magic on Saturday (8pm) in the first round of the NBL Conference post season and will be looking to their star American
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Pier problem
People who flock to the West Pier after reading the Lonely Planet guide to Brighton will be in for a surprise. The guide mentions amusement arcades but there are none to be found on the disused structure, which is awaiting renovation. What the guide should
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Food guide
Martina Watts rightly draws urgent attention to the deficiencies of modern diets on the one hand and artificial additives on the other, essential knowledge for all parents concerned with the quality of food their children eat. My young children, would
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Sussex Cup: Pagham relish being underdogs
Pagham manager Paul Gilbert is relishing the role of underdog for the Sussex Senior Cup semi-final against holders Eastbourne Borough at Burgess Hill tonight. The County League Division One side beat Steyning and Chichester before knocking out Ryman League
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Matthew Clark: Round-Up
Chichester beat Selsey 2-0 in division one of the County League thanks to goals from Roger Moore and Jamie Laidlaw. The top-of-the-table clash in division two ended in a 2-2 draw between Eastbourne Town and Rye and Iden United. A crowd of 205 saw Yemi
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Combined Counties: Withdean march on
Withdean 2000 continued their excellent run with a 4-0 victory away to Chessington United. Goals came from Damion Dobbyn (two), Clay Lamont and Rod Davies. Manager Peter Edwards said: "It was a professional job and we must keep on doing that." The Sussex
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Albion Comment: Ian Hart
I'm not saying the relegation dogfight is getting to me but at 3.23pm on Saturday I was sitting in the Press box at Portman Road when my mobile went off. "The Americans have almost liberated Basra," said the voice at the other end of the line. I replied
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Cullip suffers injury scare
Albion are sweating on the availability of captain Danny Cullip for the relegation run-in after creeping back out of the drop zone. Cullip went off in the first half of last night's goalless home draw against ten-man Crystal Palace with a hamstring injury
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Group fined over ISA advert
Financial advice group DBS Financial Management was fined £100,000 by the City watchdog yesterday for misleading advertising. The fine, which is the first to be issued by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) for advertising, related to a supplement
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School site to be sold
Education Secretary Charles Clarke has approved the sale of a school site in Hove for housing. The move will end two years of bitterness over the merger of two schools on to a single site. It also means staff at Goldstone Primary School will no longer
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Plea over kidnap fear teacher
The boyfriend of missing teacher Jane Longhurst has made an emotional plea to anyone who may be holding her captive. He pleaded: "If someone is holding her, please let her go. Let her come home. Let her go so we can get on with our lives." Malcolm Sentance
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Refugee's runway chaos
A refugee endangered hundreds of passengers on three aircraft by running across four taxiways and the main runway at Gatwick. Amanda Mapfungautsi was fleeing a flight back to her native Zimbabwe where she had been subjected to rape and beatings, Lewes
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Hospital approves disabled parking fees
Disabled drivers are to be charged for parking at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton for the first time. Board members at Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust today approved the charges in a new parking policy. Until now disabled
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Downs hunt for boy, 11
A schoolboy sparked a major search operation when he disappeared on a school trip to Devil's Dyke, on the Downs outside Brighton. But rescue teams stood down when it emerged 11-year-old Buster Bate had gone off to visit a relative who lived nearby. Sussex
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Inhuman US
The Argus (March 24) gives prominence to the American and British anger at the showing of American POWs on Iraqi television. George W Bush rightly says that this is against the Geneva Convention. However, a year ago the Americans were showing captured
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Can't go on
It is with great regret that I proffer my resignation from the Labour Party. I first joined the Party early in 1960 and I have been an active member since that time, serving as a local councillor for a period. The reason for my resignation is the Government's
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Book early
I felt it important to respond to some of the correspondence in The Argus from protesters against the military intervention in Iraq who tried to gain access to one of my regular parliamentary advice surgeries. The system of making appointments for my
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Way of peace
I was disappointed that some taking part in demonstrations in Brighton last Thursday evening caused criminal damage to the Town Hall. Like many friends, colleagues and strangers, I feel strongly that direct action has a role to play in bringing peace
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Old Glory
Do the peace protesters display any real calibre or mettle? Considering most of them are the age of young UK and US men and women who are fighting for the continuity of a peaceful and safer world, they should be ashamed of themselves. Better people than
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Cancer campaign
Prostate cancer comes under the spotlight this week as medical officials try to increase awareness of the condition. The campaign is being backed by Neil Gilmour, chairman of the Adur, Arun and Worthing Primary Care Trust, who established a pilot scheme
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Inquest outburst
The stepfather of a teenager who died from an overdose had to be restrained as a former heroin user left a heated inquest. Natasha Stuart, 18, was found dead in an armchair on May 23 last year by 23-year-old Steven Blake. She had taken a lethal dose of
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BB gun lout shoots girl in head
A 15-year-old girl was shot in the head with a BB gun during a drive-by style attack. The teenager was struck just above her eye as she walked with a group of teenagers along Basin Road, Chichester. An ambulance was called but she did not need hospital
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Immoral war
Now more than ever is the time for all able-bodied peace-lovers to come out on to the streets to protest - peacefully - at the carnage that is being unleashed in our name. "Our boys" are being cynically used in an illegal and immoral war against the citizens
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Diamond delight
A clergyman and his wife celebrated their diamond wedding by laying on a three-course Sunday lunch for a church congregation. The Reverend William Purvis, 82, and his wife Berlie, 85, a former nurse, organised the spread for about 60 people attending
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Heroin death
A scaffolder was found dead in a bathroom after taking a heroin overdose, an inquest heard. Former drug addict Paul Evans, 32, of Warningcamp, Arundel, died after taking a large amount of the illegal class A drug and alcohol. West Sussex coroner Roger
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Parker's Progress with Tim Parker
Support the Fire Fighters! Last Wednesday I walked into the coffee lounge of the Hilton Brighton Metropole Hotel. In the centre of the lounge, sitting alone, was a large, cheerful man with a ruddy complexion. In front of him a pile of papers - The Socialist
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Ban on parties
A six-month ban has been placed on teenage parties after violence broke out at a community centre. Rustington Parish Council imposed the ban after police came under attack by drunken youngsters who tried to gatecrash a party. Numerous arrests were made
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Less than minimum will do
One in five small business owners pay themselves less than the minimum wage. This according to research by the NatWest Small Business Research Team. But its quarterly survey of small businesses also showed more than 90 per cent of employees were earning
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Parker's Progress with Tim Parker
Support the Fire Fighters. Last Wednesday I walked into the coffee lounge of the Hilton Brighton Metropole Hotel. In the centre of the lounge, sitting alone, was a large, cheerful man with a ruddy complexion. In front of him a pile of papers - The Socialist
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Plea over kidnap fear teacher
The boyfriend of missing teacher Jane Longhurst has made an emotional plea to anyone who may be holding her captive. He pleaded: "If someone is holding her, please let her go. Let her come home. Let her go so we can get on with our lives." Malcolm Sentance
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Man found hanged under pier
The body of a man was found hanged beneath Eastbourne Pier, police said today. A passer-by spotted the dead man underneath the pier yesterday morning. A cordon was thrown round the scene while police carried out inquiries. However, the pier remained open
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Minister probes tax hikes
Councils in East Sussex which imposed some of the country's biggest council tax hikes could be capped by the Government. Local government minister Nick Raynsford is to examine the highest tax rates to see if they were justified. He said local authorities
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£1m lifeline for schools
Cash-strapped schools in Brighton and Hove were thrown a £1 million Government lifeline today to stave off a spending crisis. City education bosses said the one-off grant would mean an extra £31 being spent on each child. Council leaders and MPs had pleaded
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Bad attitude
As residents of Kings Esplanade, we read with great interest the council spokesman's response to the article on the dreadful state of the Medina site on the Hove seafront (The Argus, March 20). The comment that the site was visited last August and it
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Slow traffic
An outgoing councillor for Westbourne ward wrote that when traffic calming was initially being discussed for the Poets Corner area of Hove, she had suggested a 20mph pedestrian zone and that the city council refused to even consider the idea. This is
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Stiff Little Fingers, Concorde 2, Brighton
You have to congratulate The Concorde 2 for its consistency. The quality of gigs is remarkable for such a small venue, although this may have something to do with the resurgence of punk. The Rezillos and 999 played the other week and The Buzzcocks, arguably
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Noises Off, Theatre Royal, Brighton, Until March 29
Michael Frayn's farce about theatrical life is 100 per cent guaranteed to have you in fits and provides the right antidote to the war. This Royal National Theatre production of the 21-year-old play is a timeless classic with its no-holds-barred lampooning
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Unfit housing
I have a granddaughter living in Harmsworth Crescent, Hove. She is on her own with two little girls and, at the moment, is suffering with depression on account of the state of her small housing association bungalow. She has endured almost the entire winter
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Cricket: Sussex set for Saffrons return
Sussex are hoping to take county cricket back to Eastbourne in 2004. Improvement work on the much-criticised wicket at the Saffrons has taken place under the supervision of Sussex's head groundsman Derek Traill and the ECB's pitches co-ordinator Chris
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March 25: Albion 0 Palace 0
Albion had to settle for a point against their arch rivals and a fourth clean sheet on the trot at Withdean. The Seagulls dominated throughout but could not find a way through even after Palace had defender Danny Granville sent off on 67 minutes for a
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Pier problem
People who flock to the West Pier after reading the Lonely Planet guide to Brighton will be in for a surprise. The guide mentions amusement arcades but there are none to be found on the disused structure, which is awaiting renovation. What the guide should
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Food guide
Martina Watts rightly draws urgent attention to the deficiencies of modern diets on the one hand and artificial additives on the other, essential knowledge for all parents concerned with the quality of food their children eat. My young children, would
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Tax demand
Like Derek Chapman, I have received Lewes District Council's demand for council tax in excess of £2,000. This, of course has to be paid out of taxed income and coincides with an increase in my OAP allowance of nearly £2 a week. Unlike Brighton and Hove
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Football: Webber called up by Sussex
Damien Webber has won his first call up to the Sussex squad to visit Dorset in the last game of the South Western Counties Championship tonight. The former Millwall professional is no longer on a contract at Southwick so is eligible to be selected in
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Sussex Cup: Pagham relish being underdogs
Pagham manager Paul Gilbert is relishing the role of underdog for the Sussex Senior Cup semi-final against holders Eastbourne Borough at Burgess Hill tonight. The County League Division One side beat Steyning and Chichester before knocking out Ryman League
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Combined Counties: Withdean march on
Withdean 2000 continued their excellent run with a 4-0 victory away to Chessington United. Goals came from Damion Dobbyn (two), Clay Lamont and Rod Davies. Manager Peter Edwards said: "It was a professional job and we must keep on doing that." The Sussex
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In sympathy
Reading your item about Derek Chapman burning his council tax bill because he objects to paying towards the fight by Falmer Parish Council against the Albion football stadium (The Argus, March 21), I felt great sympathy. My council tax is being used to
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Ryman: Horsham stunned
Horsham travelled to Whyteleafe to take on the form team in division one south and crashed to their heaviest defeat of the season as the Surrey side ran out 4-1 winners. Whyteleafe took the lead from a set-piece in the 26th minute. Ryan Gray swung in
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New hospital 'will beat bed blocking'
A new hospital in Littlehampton will help stop bed blocking and improve patient care, residents have been told. More than 20 people attended a public consultation meeting last night at Rustington Town Hall to find out about the proposed £6.3 million hospital
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Cullip suffers injury scare
Albion are sweating on the availability of captain Danny Cullip for the relegation run-in after creeping back out of the drop zone. Cullip went off in the first half of last night's goalless home draw against ten-man Crystal Palace with a hamstring injury
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£700m loss for chemicals group ICI
Paints and chemicals group ICI saw £700 million wiped from its market value yesterday after shocking the City with a sharply lower profits forecast. ICI also warned of further job cuts because of the problems at its Quest food flavouring and National
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House price growth stops
House price growth ground to a halt in March as fears over the war with Iraq caused people to put their moving plans on hold, research claimed today. Prices in England and Wales remained flat during the four weeks to mid-March, although this masked widespread
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Skate success
A skateboard park is to be opened after strong support from youngsters in Sompting. Teenagers worked hard to turn plans for the facility into a reality, even holding a breakdancing event so they could afford to have their skateboarding group logo emblazoned
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Jobless drunk kicked officers
A young drunk kicked a police officer in the face when she tried to make him take a breath test, Worthing magistrates heard. John Jackman, 20, of Fletcher Way, Angmering, also kicked a policeman in the leg and tried to bite other officers trying to restrain
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Refugee's runway chaos
A refugee endangered hundreds of passengers on three aircraft by running across four taxiways and the main runway at Gatwick. Amanda Mapfungautsi was fleeing a flight back to her native Zimbabwe where she had been subjected to rape and beatings, Lewes
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Iraq graffiti causes offence
Vandals daubed a road sign with a slogan urging coalition forces to kill Iraqi civilians. Police launched an investigation after receiving complaints from offended members of the public. Pamela Lee, of Twittens Close, Southwick, was horrified when she
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Culture bid was success, say campaigners
Organisers of Brighton and Hove's European Capital of Culture bid say it was a success even though the city failed to make the shortlist. They said their campaign, called Where Else, created a lasting legacy of a higher profile for the arts with a more
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Last dance for DJ Ambrose
Popular DJ Ambrose Harcourt will present his last show for Southern FM this weekend. Despite a campaign to keep him and his Love Zone programme on air the velvet-voiced 52-year-old will say goodbye to listeners at 1am on Monday. He will then walk out
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Community force goes on the beat
A new force of quasi-police officers will be taking to the streets of Sussex by the end of the week. Twenty Community Support Officers (CSOs) will be on patrol the streets of Sussex after completing training in first aid, law, and conflict resolution.
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Downs hunt for boy, 11
A schoolboy sparked a major search operation when he disappeared on a school trip to Devil's Dyke, on the Downs outside Brighton. But rescue teams stood down when it emerged 11-year-old Buster Bate had gone off to visit a relative who lived nearby. Sussex
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Man hurt in dumped car blaze
A tow-truck crewman suffered burns when the car he was recovering burst into flames. It is thought a spark ignited petrol leaking from the abandoned vehicle, which had been dumped in the car park at Brighton station. Flames damaged the tow truck and a
