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Wedding site couple become web stars
It started as a project to keep family and friends up to date on their wedding plans. Scott and Helen Wright did not expect the world to be interested in their marriage when they developed a web site for their big day. But soon the site was receiving
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Alarm saves blaze man's life
A smoke alarm costing £10 saved a man's life when a severe blaze broke out in a flat below him. Firefighters were confronted with smoke pouring from the front door and windows of the ground floor flat. A blaze had broken out at the rear of the property
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Two charged after blaze
Two men have been charged with arson after fire ripped through two West Sussex flats. Adam Tudor, 22, of Hill Mead, Horsham, and a 17-year-old man, who is too young to be named, were due to appear at Crawley Magistrates Court this morning. West Sussex
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Parish mag row over soccer swearing
When a village football team advertised for new players in its local parish magazine, the editor mischievously added a few choice words of her own. The cheeky coda struck home with regular readers - and has caused a storm in the pretty village where the
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September 19: Sussex v Leicestershire (Result)
Jason Lewry produced a champion's bowling performance as Sussex celebrated their first title by claiming their tenth win of the season. The left-armer swung the ball lavishly after tea to take five wickets for just six runs in 25 balls as already relegated
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Ice rink, not hotel
Brighton does not need another luxury hotel (The Argus, September 12). What about us, the people who live and work here 365 days a year? Most of us are never likely to want, or need, the facilities our hard-earned cash can buy for us in such a place.
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Holiday jet has to turn back
An airliner carrying 197 passengers had to turn back and make an emergency landing an hour into a flight. The Excel Airwaves flight, which took off from Gatwick at about 8.30am today, was heading for Funchal, Portugal. It turned around after when crew
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Runway plan disaster warning
Aviation experts from Oxford University fear expansion at Gatwick airport will end in disaster. They say planes which over-run a new runway could end up on the main London to Brighton railway line. And they have highlighted other safety fears in their
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Two charged after blaze
Two men have been charged with arson after fire ripped through two West Sussex flats. Adam Tudor, 22, of Hill Mead, Horsham, and a 17-year-old man, who is too young to be named, were due to appear at Crawley Magistrates Court this morning. West Sussex
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Phone masts rally call
Residents are being urged to lobby councillors as they stage a debate behind closed doors about controversial radio masts in West Sussex. Arun District Council is holding a meeting with police and the company behind the Tetra masts tomorrow. But local
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Call to slash council jobs
Fresh calls have been made for Eastbourne Borough Council to slash its workforce budget. Tory opposition leader Graham Marsden stirred up controversy earlier this year when he called for a review of jobs at the authority and warned the budget faced "death
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Death trap
The new crossings, traffic lights and road layout are obviously needed to serve the new Tesco store in Church Road, Hove. This is a very busy thoroughfare and no doubt will become even busier. The work has been carried out very quickly to keep up with
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Value for money
I was surprised to read of the supposed "anger" of customers at the new Hove Tesco store's car park charge. Surely the free parking of an hour and a half for spending at least £5 in the store is generous enough, allowing the customer to shop there and
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FA Vase: Sussex teams on Vase charge
Sussex League sides marched through in force in the FA Vase but not all the drama was welcome on second qualifying round day. Redhill's 2-1 win at Farnham was over-shadowed when their vice-chairman Alan Thurlbeck was rushed to hospital. Mr Thurlbeck collapsed
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Ryman South: Bracknell 2 Horsham 1
Fuming Horsham manager John Maggs promised sweeping changes after his side slipped to defeat at Bracknell Town in division one. Maggs stormed: "We were pathetic. The team we played was the worst we've played and we had no answers. "There's going to be
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Ryman South: Marlow 0 Worthing 5
Gavin Geddes made it five goals in four games since his return to Worthing as Rebels destroyed Marlow to move up to fifth in division one south. The floodgates opened after a tenth minute own goal by goalkeeper Kieron Drake, and Geddes and Paul Rogers
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People power
Why is anyone surprised that Tesco would try to make as much money as possible out of its Church Road site with parking fees? The council was naive, to say the least, in believing goodwill would be a factor in the arrangement. Tesco is a business and
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Ryman Premier: Bognor 3 Ford 2
Bognor were forced to hang on as they made it six out of six at home with a narrow win over Ford United. The Rocks were 2-0 up at the break but Ford made a spirited fightback in the second half. Manager Jack Pearce said: "It's pleasing that we have now
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Dr Martens Eastern: Histon 2 Burgess Hill 0
Burgess Hill boss Gary Croydon defended his team's somewhat negative approach as they slipped to a second successive defeat at leaders Histon. Croydon, who opted for a 4-5-1 formation for the first time in four years, said: "Although I'm not sure I'll
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Pure greed
Tesco's parking charges are outrageous - £5 for an hour and a half. Even though it is free with a £5 purchase that is still £5 in Tesco's pocket and to charge £25 and £50 for longer stays is greed of the highest order. Tesco is making sure people only
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Dr Martens Eastern: Hastings 0 Dartford 3
Hastings United's poor start to the season continued with a crushing defeat at home to Dartford. Hastings shaded the opening half an hour with Chris Honey and Graham Webb both going close. However, the Darts scored five minutes before half time through
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Dr Martens Premier: Eastbourne 2 Merthyr Tydfil 2
Eastbourne Borough twice surrendered the lead as they were held at Merthyr Tydfil. Defender Ben Austin, who went off with a back injury, said: "Before the game we would have settled for a point because it is a tough place to come. But having been ahead
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September 20: Albion 2 Sheffield Wednesday 0
Albion's tendency to pull out all the stops against better opponents surfaced again in a resounding fourth home victory out of five. They reserved their best performance of the season so far for the biggest club in the Second Division. Their next-best
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Tesco parking fees hurt other traders
The policy on parking adopted by Tesco at its new superstore in Hove shows why stores like these do not belong in town centres (The Argus, September 18). On my first visit to this store I was stunned by the restrictions on parking. Park free for the first
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Match Report: Albion 2 Sheffield Wed 0
Albion's tendency to pull out all the stops against better opponents surfaced again in a resounding fourth home victory out of five. They reserved their best performance of the season so far for the biggest club in the Second Division. Their next-best
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Athletics: Gilding glides to decathlon victory
The versatile Paul Gilding won the Sussex decathlon title at Crawley. Gilding's ability to produce results in a number of disciplines helped keep Worthing and District Harriers in Southern League division one this season. Although Gilding does not contest
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Knight calls a truce
Albion ace Leon Knight has drawn a line under his feud with Sheffield Wednesday manager Chris Turner, at least for the next six months. Knight opened the scoring early on in Saturday's 2-0 home win over his old club, which lifted the Seagulls into second
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Rock band misses top honours
A teenage rock band from Sussex just missed out on winning a prestigious battle of the bands. Judges spent an hour deciding whether Conway or Portslade-based No Direxion should win the nation-wide contest organised by The Fountain venue in Tottenham,
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Designers' first taste of Embassy Court
A team of architects and engineers put together by design guru Sir Terence Conran has made its first visit to Embassy Court, the run-down Brighton landmark. Swimming pools, a restaurant, an art gallery and a museum could be part of the long-awaited £5
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Villagers' DIY curb on speed
Villagers could soon be armed with speed guns to help trap drivers in a hurry. Members of East Sussex County Council are tomorrow being asked to commit £55,000 to pay half the cost of hand-held laser speed guns for residents. The plan to extend the community
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Forgotten debits waste £160m
Britons are wasting more than £160 million a year on subscriptions they no longer need by forgetting to cancel direct debits. Gym memberships, magazine subscriptions and mobile phone contracts are costing 81 per cent of those surveyed hundreds of pounds
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Man's life saved by smoke alarm
A smoke alarm costing £10 saved a man's life when a severe blaze broke out in a flat below him. Firefighters were confronted with smoke pouring from the front door and windows of the ground floor flat. A blaze had broken out at the rear of the property
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Train line in danger from overshot jets
Aviation experts from Oxford University fear expansion at Gatwick airport will end in disaster. They say planes which over-run a new runway could end up on the main London to Brighton railway line. And they have highlighted other safety fears in their
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Hospitals turn away girl, 3
A second Sussex toddler has been forced to endure a 120-mile round trip to have her broken arm treated after local hospitals turned her away. Sydney Tiley was turned away from Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath and the Royal Sussex County Hospital
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Labour veteran defects to Lib Dems
A veteran East Sussex Labour councillor has joined the Liberal Democrats, accusing Tony Blair of not listening to the concerns of ordinary people. East Sussex county councillor Richard Stevens' decision to join the Lib Dems was announced this morning
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Heavy metal is corrupting the young
Few would deny human behaviour is influenced by diet and the environment. We know alcohol, for example, can cause anti-social behaviour and it is ultimately our own choice whether we experiment with it. In the case of other hazards affecting our brain
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Homeopathy with Elizabeth Whitney
Menopause is a woman's time of wisdom, power and knowledge. It is a natural progression in life's journey and a time for new decisions and new beginnings. The menopause is a series of changes in a woman's body, mind and emotions and not something to be
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Knight calls a truce
Albion ace Leon Knight has drawn a line under his feud with Sheffield Wednesday manager Chris Turner, at least for the next six months. Knight opened the scoring early on in Saturday's 2-0 home win over his old club, which lifted the Seagulls into second
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Idiot protest
So, Roger Kirby is going to burn John Prescott's old car as a protest against the Government (The Argus, September 18). Does he really want to go back to 16.5 per cent mortgage rates, four million unemployed, two recessions and Michael Howard's police
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Eubank booked
I am sure the majority of people in Brighton and Hove are very pleased to see Chris Eubank has been fined again for breaking the law (The Argus, September 18), especially as he has just appeared on TV boasting he never gets a ticket. Many have been exasperated
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Mirror image
When Brighton was invaded by bikers the weekend before last, my friend and I were unwittingly caught at the Aquarium roundabout and surrounded by bikes. While we were caught in the jam, a bike slid up on the left and smacked into our wing mirror. The
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Family Life, by Bini McCall
Sometimes I feel nothing is mine, just for me. Do other mums find the rest of their family treats all their possessions as if they were theirs? Even my breakfast isn't sacred anymore. I opened the fridge the other morning to get out the Greek yoghurt
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Voice Of The Third Age: Lis Solkhon
I have at last been formally introduced to the newest member of the family, one Pinky Winters, aka "Two Scoops" the dog. It has not been possible for my daughter to visit me because of her broken leg and I have not been able to visit her for a variety
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Search for inner peace
As you move through life, savouring its sweetness as well as rolling with the punches, do you ever wonder what is the purpose of life itself? When you are rewarded in life for your efforts with financial returns, a prestigious post or praise from your
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Death trap
The new crossings, traffic lights and road layout are obviously needed to serve the new Tesco store in Church Road, Hove. This is a very busy thoroughfare and no doubt will become even busier. The work has been carried out very quickly to keep up with
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Tasco danger
I have thought for some years that Tesco wants to monopolise the retail market and I notice a hint of this in your article on the new Tesco stores in Hove (The Argus, September 12). It wasn't many years ago when Tesco could not get out of the town quick
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Matthew Clark: Round-Up
Horsham YMCA needed a 90th-minute spot kick to grab a 2-2 home draw with Selsey. Tim Brown headed YM into an early lead but they failed to make the most of their chances after that. Tim Fewster and Ryan Leather scored for Selsey against YM keeper Scott
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Matthew Clark: Shoreham 2 Whitehawk 2
Lowly Shoreham claimed a home draw with Whitehawk but admitted they rode their luck in the County League division one clash. Boss Jim Downey said: "I'm happy with a point against a side like that. "The luck went our way a bit but it has gone against us
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FA Vase: Sussex teams on Vase charge
Sussex League sides marched through in force in the FA Vase but not all the drama was welcome on second qualifying round day. Redhill's 2-1 win at Farnham was over-shadowed when their vice-chairman Alan Thurlbeck was rushed to hospital. Mr Thurlbeck collapsed
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Ryman South: Bracknell 2 Horsham 1
Fuming Horsham manager John Maggs promised sweeping changes after his side slipped to defeat at Bracknell Town in division one. Maggs stormed: "We were pathetic. The team we played was the worst we've played and we had no answers. "There's going to be
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Ryman South: Marlow 0 Worthing 5
Gavin Geddes made it five goals in four games since his return to Worthing as Rebels destroyed Marlow to move up to fifth in division one south. The floodgates opened after a tenth minute own goal by goalkeeper Kieron Drake, and Geddes and Paul Rogers
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Pure greed
Tesco's parking charges are outrageous - £5 for an hour and a half. Even though it is free with a £5 purchase that is still £5 in Tesco's pocket and to charge £25 and £50 for longer stays is greed of the highest order. Tesco is making sure people only
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Dr Martens Eastern: Hastings 0 Dartford 3
Hastings United's poor start to the season continued with a crushing defeat at home to Dartford. Hastings shaded the opening half an hour with Chris Honey and Graham Webb both going close. However, the Darts scored five minutes before half time through
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Dr Martens Premier: Eastbourne 2 Merthyr Tydfil 2
Eastbourne Borough twice surrendered the lead as they were held at Merthyr Tydfil. Defender Ben Austin, who went off with a back injury, said: "Before the game we would have settled for a point because it is a tough place to come. But having been ahead
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Dr Martens Premier: Crawley 2 Nuneaton 2
Francis Vines believes his side earned the right to be considered genuine title contenders after the way they battled back to draw with leaders Nuneaton Borough on Saturday. It appeared the Reds were heading for their first defeat in ten games when they
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Match Report: Sussex v Somerset
Ian Blackwell blasted 111 of just 56 balls for Somerset Sabres as Sussex's season came to a disappointing close at Hove yesterday. The Sabres posted their highest-ever score in the competition by piling up a monumental 377-9 against the newly-crowned
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Tesco parking fees hurt other traders
The policy on parking adopted by Tesco at its new superstore in Hove shows why stores like these do not belong in town centres (The Argus, September 18). On my first visit to this store I was stunned by the restrictions on parking. Park free for the first
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Athletics: Gilding glides to decathlon victory
The versatile Paul Gilding won the Sussex decathlon title at Crawley. Gilding's ability to produce results in a number of disciplines helped keep Worthing and District Harriers in Southern League division one this season. Although Gilding does not contest
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Rock band misses top honours
A teenage rock band from Sussex just missed out on winning a prestigious battle of the bands. Judges spent an hour deciding whether Conway or Portslade-based No Direxion should win the nation-wide contest organised by The Fountain venue in Tottenham,
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Man bailed in catapult probe
A man arrested in connection with a string of catapult attacks has been released on bail pending further inquiries. The 23-year-old suspect was led away in handcuffs from a flat in Rottingdean, Brighton, on Friday. A catapult was found in the glove compartment
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University costs surprise parents
Many parents are drastically underestimating the cost of university education and are totally unprepared to fund their children through degree courses. Although 92 per cent of parents say they intend to fund their child's higher education, well over a
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Forgotten debits waste £160m
Britons are wasting more than £160 million a year on subscriptions they no longer need by forgetting to cancel direct debits. Gym memberships, magazine subscriptions and mobile phone contracts are costing 81 per cent of those surveyed hundreds of pounds
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Brothers bring back the bank
Residents in Patcham, Brighton, finally have a local bank again after seven years thanks to the efforts of two brothers. Paul Foreman, 39, and his brother, Neil, 32, who are independent mortgage brokers, have entered into an agreement with the Halifax
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First-timers fall off homes ladder
The number of people taking their first step on to the housing ladder fell to a record low during August, figures showed today. The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) said first-time buyers accounted for just 13 per cent of sales during the
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Praise for the caring lawyer
He is one of the busiest lawyers in Sussex. He could easily be earning treble his current salary. But Andreas Serghis chooses to work as a legal aid solicitor. He explains his career path in a BBC Inside Out programme to be screened tonight after he allowed
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Man's life saved by smoke alarm
A smoke alarm costing £10 saved a man's life when a severe blaze broke out in a flat below him. Firefighters were confronted with smoke pouring from the front door and windows of the ground floor flat. A blaze had broken out at the rear of the property
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Runway plan disaster warning
Aviation experts from Oxford University fear expansion at Gatwick airport will end in disaster. They say planes which over-run a new runway could end up on the main London to Brighton railway line. And they have highlighted other safety fears in their
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Hospitals turn away girl, 3
A second Sussex toddler has been forced to endure a 120-mile round trip to have her broken arm treated after local hospitals turned her away. Sydney Tiley was turned away from Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath and the Royal Sussex County Hospital
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Justice for little John
Victory is in sight for a campaign by The Argus to secure justice for murdered babies. The Law Commission plans to close a loophole which allows parents and guardians who kill to walk free from court. Its proposals could be included in the Queen's Speech
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Pop Idol contestant still has chance
Pop Idol hopeful Wesu Wallace's chart-topping dreams now hinge on the kindness of a judge dubbed Mr Nasty. The 22-year-old, from Hove, was voted off the ITV show on Saturday night after his performance of Stevie Wonder's Overjoyed failed to capture the
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Homeopathy with Elizabeth Whitney
Menopause is a woman's time of wisdom, power and knowledge. It is a natural progression in life's journey and a time for new decisions and new beginnings. The menopause is a series of changes in a woman's body, mind and emotions and not something to be
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Find the path to a speedier recovery
Research has shown well-informed patients tend to have fewer complications after treatment. With this in mind, the private healthcare company Bupa, which runs hospitals in Hastings, Horley and Tunbridge Wells, has drawn up a series of booklets covering
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Idiot protest
So, Roger Kirby is going to burn John Prescott's old car as a protest against the Government (The Argus, September 18). Does he really want to go back to 16.5 per cent mortgage rates, four million unemployed, two recessions and Michael Howard's police
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Disabled man's horrific life of grime
For four years, disabled Peter Harmsom was left to fester alone in what neighbours say was one of the filthiest homes they have ever known. His condition meant he was unable to cope with basic household chores and he was left to sink into a life of squalor
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Eubank booked
I am sure the majority of people in Brighton and Hove are very pleased to see Chris Eubank has been fined again for breaking the law (The Argus, September 18), especially as he has just appeared on TV boasting he never gets a ticket. Many have been exasperated
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Bike fright
My granddaughter came to see me and, before she went home, suggested we go to look at the horses that graze nearby. A motorcycle was driven at speed through the field and Emma was traumatised. We weren't able to stop long as she was intent on getting
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Mirror image
When Brighton was invaded by bikers the weekend before last, my friend and I were unwittingly caught at the Aquarium roundabout and surrounded by bikes. While we were caught in the jam, a bike slid up on the left and smacked into our wing mirror. The
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Designers' first taste of Embassy Court
A team of architects and engineers put together by design guru Sir Terence Conran has made its first visit to Embassy Court, the run-down Brighton landmark. Swimming pools, a restaurant, an art gallery and a museum could be part of the long-awaited £5
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Family Life, by Bini McCall
Sometimes I feel nothing is mine, just for me. Do other mums find the rest of their family treats all their possessions as if they were theirs? Even my breakfast isn't sacred anymore. I opened the fridge the other morning to get out the Greek yoghurt
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Voice Of The Third Age: Lis Solkhon
I have at last been formally introduced to the newest member of the family, one Pinky Winters, aka "Two Scoops" the dog. It has not been possible for my daughter to visit me because of her broken leg and I have not been able to visit her for a variety
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Search for inner peace
As you move through life, savouring its sweetness as well as rolling with the punches, do you ever wonder what is the purpose of life itself? When you are rewarded in life for your efforts with financial returns, a prestigious post or praise from your
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September 21: Sussex v Somerset
Ian Blackwell blasted 111 of just 56 balls for Somerset Sabres as Sussex's season came to a disappointing close at Hove yesterday. The Sabres posted their highest-ever score in the competition by piling up a monumental 377-9 against the newly-crowned
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Hospitals turn away girl, 3
A second Sussex toddler has been forced to endure a 120-mile round trip to have her broken arm treated after local hospitals turned her away. Sydney Tiley was turned away from Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath and the Royal Sussex County Hospital
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Hall sold to save church
Church leaders in Worthing are selling their hall to fund a £300,000 repair scheme. Urgent specialist works are needed at landmark Christ Church, in Grafton Road, after a report revealed the poor condition of its flint and terracotta tower. The costly
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Villagers' DIY curb on speed
Villagers could soon be armed with speed guns to help trap drivers in a hurry. Members of East Sussex County Council are tomorrow being asked to commit £55,000 to pay half the cost of hand-held laser speed guns for residents. The plan to extend the community
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Profit zone
What Brighton and Hove City Council's transport spokesman Simon Battle should have said on the profit from parking fines in the City was that this will be ploughed back into more on-street parking areas, thus bringing in greater profits for the council
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Combined Counties: Withdean 3 Wallingford 1
Florian Mateos scored a hat-trick as Withdean defeated previously unbeaten AFC Wallingford. Mateos put his side 2-0 ahead at half time with a couple of smart finishes. The visitors hit back after the interval but Withdean keeper Phil Reid preserved the
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Tasco danger
I have thought for some years that Tesco wants to monopolise the retail market and I notice a hint of this in your article on the new Tesco stores in Hove (The Argus, September 12). It wasn't many years ago when Tesco could not get out of the town quick
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Matthew Clark: Round-Up
Horsham YMCA needed a 90th-minute spot kick to grab a 2-2 home draw with Selsey. Tim Brown headed YM into an early lead but they failed to make the most of their chances after that. Tim Fewster and Ryan Leather scored for Selsey against YM keeper Scott
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Matthew Clark: Shoreham 2 Whitehawk 2
Lowly Shoreham claimed a home draw with Whitehawk but admitted they rode their luck in the County League division one clash. Boss Jim Downey said: "I'm happy with a point against a side like that. "The luck went our way a bit but it has gone against us
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Broken deal
Tesco's parking charges in Hove threaten to undermine the principles on which the development in Church Road was based. It is not so much the initial charge but the steep rise in cost after 90 minutes that is the problem. The intention was always that
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Ryman South: Windsor 1 Lewes 2
Lewes boss Steven King praised his side's never-say-die spirit as they went top of division one south with victory at Windsor and Eton. The Rooks took the lead on 36 minutes when Dwain Clarke was tripped and Junior Kadi converted the penalty. Lewes were
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Global goodwill
When Scott and Helen Wright posted their wedding plans on the internet, they didn't expect their big day to be a huge hit across the globe. The couple became cyber celebrities and received thousands of emails from complete strangers wishing them well.
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Healthy start
Brighton and Hove is an extremely diverse city. While some people live in the lap of luxury, others are having to cope with poor diets, bad housing and social problems. Now health officials and the city council are trying to do something about it by achieving
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Justice for the children
At last. That will be the view of many who today learn that a legal loophole which lets child killers walk free from court is to finally be closed. And the Law Society's recommendations mean if police cannot prove murder then the sentence for child cruelty
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Fine by me
I read with amazement the article regarding people complaining about the car parking charges at the new Tesco in Church Road, Hove. Well, wake up and smell the coffee, dudes. Space for parking is limited and for Tesco customers only. I see no problem
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Dr Martens Premier: Crawley 2 Nuneaton 2
Francis Vines believes his side earned the right to be considered genuine title contenders after the way they battled back to draw with leaders Nuneaton Borough on Saturday. It appeared the Reds were heading for their first defeat in ten games when they
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Match Report: Sussex v Somerset
Ian Blackwell blasted 111 of just 56 balls for Somerset Sabres as Sussex's season came to a disappointing close at Hove yesterday. The Sabres posted their highest-ever score in the competition by piling up a monumental 377-9 against the newly-crowned
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Cricket: Moores keen to build on success
The last champagne has been drunk and already, three days after they cavorted on the Hove outfield, Sussex's Championship-winning squad is breaking up for the winter. Now the hard work starts again for director of cricket Peter Moores. The foundations
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Man bailed in catapult probe
A man arrested in connection with a string of catapult attacks has been released on bail pending further inquiries. The 23-year-old suspect was led away in handcuffs from a flat in Rottingdean, Brighton, on Friday. A catapult was found in the glove compartment
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University costs surprise parents
Many parents are drastically underestimating the cost of university education and are totally unprepared to fund their children through degree courses. Although 92 per cent of parents say they intend to fund their child's higher education, well over a
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Brothers bring back the bank
Residents in Patcham, Brighton, finally have a local bank again after seven years thanks to the efforts of two brothers. Paul Foreman, 39, and his brother, Neil, 32, who are independent mortgage brokers, have entered into an agreement with the Halifax
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First-timers fall off homes ladder
The number of people taking their first step on to the housing ladder fell to a record low during August, figures showed today. The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) said first-time buyers accounted for just 13 per cent of sales during the
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Runway plan disaster warning
Aviation experts from Oxford University fear expansion at Gatwick airport will end in disaster. They say planes which over-run a new runway could end up on the main London to Brighton railway line. And they have highlighted other safety fears in their
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City shopping palace plan
A Titanic complex of shops, homes and restaurants is destined to cruise into the heart of Brighton's trendy North Laine. Larrik Property, part of the Oracle Group, believes the £30 million scheme would help further revitalise the popular district of the
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Royal route for veteran car rally
Hundreds of classic car enthusiasts will enjoy a Royal send-off in this year's London to Brighton Veteran Car Run. Special permission has been granted to allow the 400 cars scheduled to take part, to drive in front of Buckingham Palace after setting off
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Des Lynam boosts sports day
Soccer smoothie Des Lynam brought his famous charm to a sports day in Littlehampton. The Arun District Council chairman's charity fun day, at Arun Leisure Centre, featured teams from the Littlehampton Swimming and Sports Centre and the Arun Leisure Centre
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Praise for the caring lawyer
He is one of the busiest lawyers in Sussex. He could easily be earning treble his current salary. But Andreas Serghis chooses to work as a legal aid solicitor. He explains his career path in a BBC Inside Out programme to be screened tonight after he allowed
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Runway plan disaster warning
Aviation experts from Oxford University fear expansion at Gatwick airport will end in disaster. They say planes which over-run a new runway could end up on the main London to Brighton railway line. And they have highlighted other safety fears in their
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Brothers bring back the bank
Residents in Patcham, Brighton, finally have a local bank again after seven years thanks to the efforts of two brothers. Paul Foreman, 39, and his brother, Neil, 32, who are independent mortgage brokers, have entered into an agreement with the Halifax
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City shopping palace plan
A Titanic complex of shops, homes and restaurants is destined to cruise into the heart of Brighton's trendy North Laine. Larrik Property, part of the Oracle Group, believes the £30 million scheme would help further revitalise the popular district of the
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Justice for little John
Victory is in sight for a campaign by The Argus to secure justice for murdered babies. The Law Commission plans to close a loophole which allows parents and guardians who kill to walk free from court. Its proposals could be included in the Queen's Speech
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Lib Dems announce vision for recycling
Councils across Sussex would have to recycle all household rubbish by 2020 under Liberal Democrat plans unveiled today. The party's annual conference in Brighton was being asked to set the daunting target in a policy motion this afternoon. Councils would
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Pop Idol contestant still has chance
Pop Idol hopeful Wesu Wallace's chart-topping dreams now hinge on the kindness of a judge dubbed Mr Nasty. The 22-year-old, from Hove, was voted off the ITV show on Saturday night after his performance of Stevie Wonder's Overjoyed failed to capture the
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Find the path to a speedier recovery
Research has shown well-informed patients tend to have fewer complications after treatment. With this in mind, the private healthcare company Bupa, which runs hospitals in Hastings, Horley and Tunbridge Wells, has drawn up a series of booklets covering
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Wedding site couple become web stars
It started as a project to keep family and friends up to date on their wedding plans. Scott and Helen Wright did not expect the world to be interested in their marriage when they developed a web site for their big day. But soon the site was receiving
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Alarm saves blaze man's life
A smoke alarm costing £10 saved a man's life when a severe blaze broke out in a flat below him. Firefighters were confronted with smoke pouring from the front door and windows of the ground floor flat. A blaze had broken out at the rear of the property
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Two charged after blaze
Two men have been charged with arson after fire ripped through two West Sussex flats. Adam Tudor, 22, of Hill Mead, Horsham, and a 17-year-old man, who is too young to be named, were due to appear at Crawley Magistrates Court this morning. West Sussex
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Parish mag row over soccer swearing
When a village football team advertised for new players in its local parish magazine, the editor mischievously added a few choice words of her own. The cheeky coda struck home with regular readers - and has caused a storm in the pretty village where the
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September 19: Sussex v Leicestershire (Result)
Jason Lewry produced a champion's bowling performance as Sussex celebrated their first title by claiming their tenth win of the season. The left-armer swung the ball lavishly after tea to take five wickets for just six runs in 25 balls as already relegated
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Disabled man's horrific life of grime
For four years, disabled Peter Harmsom was left to fester alone in what neighbours say was one of the filthiest homes they have ever known. His condition meant he was unable to cope with basic household chores and he was left to sink into a life of squalor
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Ice rink, not hotel
Brighton does not need another luxury hotel (The Argus, September 12). What about us, the people who live and work here 365 days a year? Most of us are never likely to want, or need, the facilities our hard-earned cash can buy for us in such a place.
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Bike fright
My granddaughter came to see me and, before she went home, suggested we go to look at the horses that graze nearby. A motorcycle was driven at speed through the field and Emma was traumatised. We weren't able to stop long as she was intent on getting
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Designers' first taste of Embassy Court
A team of architects and engineers put together by design guru Sir Terence Conran has made its first visit to Embassy Court, the run-down Brighton landmark. Swimming pools, a restaurant, an art gallery and a museum could be part of the long-awaited £5
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September 21: Sussex v Somerset
Ian Blackwell blasted 111 of just 56 balls for Somerset Sabres as Sussex's season came to a disappointing close at Hove yesterday. The Sabres posted their highest-ever score in the competition by piling up a monumental 377-9 against the newly-crowned
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Profit zone
What Brighton and Hove City Council's transport spokesman Simon Battle should have said on the profit from parking fines in the City was that this will be ploughed back into more on-street parking areas, thus bringing in greater profits for the council
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Combined Counties: Withdean 3 Wallingford 1
Florian Mateos scored a hat-trick as Withdean defeated previously unbeaten AFC Wallingford. Mateos put his side 2-0 ahead at half time with a couple of smart finishes. The visitors hit back after the interval but Withdean keeper Phil Reid preserved the
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Value for money
I was surprised to read of the supposed "anger" of customers at the new Hove Tesco store's car park charge. Surely the free parking of an hour and a half for spending at least £5 in the store is generous enough, allowing the customer to shop there and
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Broken deal
Tesco's parking charges in Hove threaten to undermine the principles on which the development in Church Road was based. It is not so much the initial charge but the steep rise in cost after 90 minutes that is the problem. The intention was always that
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Ryman South: Windsor 1 Lewes 2
Lewes boss Steven King praised his side's never-say-die spirit as they went top of division one south with victory at Windsor and Eton. The Rooks took the lead on 36 minutes when Dwain Clarke was tripped and Junior Kadi converted the penalty. Lewes were
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Global goodwill
When Scott and Helen Wright posted their wedding plans on the internet, they didn't expect their big day to be a huge hit across the globe. The couple became cyber celebrities and received thousands of emails from complete strangers wishing them well.
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People power
Why is anyone surprised that Tesco would try to make as much money as possible out of its Church Road site with parking fees? The council was naive, to say the least, in believing goodwill would be a factor in the arrangement. Tesco is a business and
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Ryman Premier: Bognor 3 Ford 2
Bognor were forced to hang on as they made it six out of six at home with a narrow win over Ford United. The Rocks were 2-0 up at the break but Ford made a spirited fightback in the second half. Manager Jack Pearce said: "It's pleasing that we have now
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Dr Martens Eastern: Histon 2 Burgess Hill 0
Burgess Hill boss Gary Croydon defended his team's somewhat negative approach as they slipped to a second successive defeat at leaders Histon. Croydon, who opted for a 4-5-1 formation for the first time in four years, said: "Although I'm not sure I'll
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Healthy start
Brighton and Hove is an extremely diverse city. While some people live in the lap of luxury, others are having to cope with poor diets, bad housing and social problems. Now health officials and the city council are trying to do something about it by achieving
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Justice for the children
At last. That will be the view of many who today learn that a legal loophole which lets child killers walk free from court is to finally be closed. And the Law Society's recommendations mean if police cannot prove murder then the sentence for child cruelty
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Fine by me
I read with amazement the article regarding people complaining about the car parking charges at the new Tesco in Church Road, Hove. Well, wake up and smell the coffee, dudes. Space for parking is limited and for Tesco customers only. I see no problem
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September 20: Albion 2 Sheffield Wednesday 0
Albion's tendency to pull out all the stops against better opponents surfaced again in a resounding fourth home victory out of five. They reserved their best performance of the season so far for the biggest club in the Second Division. Their next-best
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Cricket: Moores keen to build on success
The last champagne has been drunk and already, three days after they cavorted on the Hove outfield, Sussex's Championship-winning squad is breaking up for the winter. Now the hard work starts again for director of cricket Peter Moores. The foundations
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Match Report: Albion 2 Sheffield Wed 0
Albion's tendency to pull out all the stops against better opponents surfaced again in a resounding fourth home victory out of five. They reserved their best performance of the season so far for the biggest club in the Second Division. Their next-best
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Knight calls a truce
Albion ace Leon Knight has drawn a line under his feud with Sheffield Wednesday manager Chris Turner, at least for the next six months. Knight opened the scoring early on in Saturday's 2-0 home win over his old club, which lifted the Seagulls into second
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Designers' first taste of Embassy Court
A team of architects and engineers put together by design guru Sir Terence Conran has made its first visit to Embassy Court, the run-down Brighton landmark. Swimming pools, a restaurant, an art gallery and a museum could be part of the long-awaited £5
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Villagers' DIY curb on speed
Villagers could soon be armed with speed guns to help trap drivers in a hurry. Members of East Sussex County Council are tomorrow being asked to commit £55,000 to pay half the cost of hand-held laser speed guns for residents. The plan to extend the community
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Runway plan disaster warning
Aviation experts from Oxford University fear expansion at Gatwick airport will end in disaster. They say planes which over-run a new runway could end up on the main London to Brighton railway line. And they have highlighted other safety fears in their
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City shopping palace plan
A Titanic complex of shops, homes and restaurants is destined to cruise into the heart of Brighton's trendy North Laine. Larrik Property, part of the Oracle Group, believes the £30 million scheme would help further revitalise the popular district of the
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Royal route for veteran car rally
Hundreds of classic car enthusiasts will enjoy a Royal send-off in this year's London to Brighton Veteran Car Run. Special permission has been granted to allow the 400 cars scheduled to take part, to drive in front of Buckingham Palace after setting off
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Train line in danger from overshot jets
Aviation experts from Oxford University fear expansion at Gatwick airport will end in disaster. They say planes which over-run a new runway could end up on the main London to Brighton railway line. And they have highlighted other safety fears in their
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Brothers bring back the bank
Residents in Patcham, Brighton, finally have a local bank again after seven years thanks to the efforts of two brothers. Paul Foreman, 39, and his brother, Neil, 32, who are independent mortgage brokers, have entered into an agreement with the Halifax
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City shopping palace plan
A Titanic complex of shops, homes and restaurants is destined to cruise into the heart of Brighton's trendy North Laine. Larrik Property, part of the Oracle Group, believes the £30 million scheme would help further revitalise the popular district of the
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Lib Dems announce vision for recycling
Councils across Sussex would have to recycle all household rubbish by 2020 under Liberal Democrat plans unveiled today. The party's annual conference in Brighton was being asked to set the daunting target in a policy motion this afternoon. Councils would
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Heavy metal is corrupting the young
Few would deny human behaviour is influenced by diet and the environment. We know alcohol, for example, can cause anti-social behaviour and it is ultimately our own choice whether we experiment with it. In the case of other hazards affecting our brain
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Knight calls a truce
Albion ace Leon Knight has drawn a line under his feud with Sheffield Wednesday manager Chris Turner, at least for the next six months. Knight opened the scoring early on in Saturday's 2-0 home win over his old club, which lifted the Seagulls into second
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Runway plan disaster warning
Aviation experts from Oxford University fear expansion at Gatwick airport will end in disaster. They say planes which over-run a new runway could end up on the main London to Brighton railway line. And they have highlighted other safety fears in
