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Profit dip does not deter Debenhams
Store group Debenhams says its half-year profits dropped seven per cent but business is on an upward path and clothing sales stronger. Like-for-like sales, stripping out new store space, were down 3.4 per cent in the autumn but cheered over Christmas,
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Voice of the Argus
Bordering on the unjust, Seeking truth, Bit of a burger There were celebrations last year when much of the coastal strip between the Adur and the Ouse was given assisted area status by the Government. But the joy proved to be premature. Not only did the
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Snow takes Sussex by surprise
Residents in Sussex woke up to an unexpected snow shower today. Snow fell for an hour in Crawley, Horsham and Mid Sussex but then turned to sleet. Because of overnight rain the ground was wet and the snow did not cover. Residents in part of Hassocks,
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Dr Martens - Hastings face battle
Hastings Town face an uphill struggle in their quest to lift the Dr Martens League Cup. They were hit by two quickfire second-half goals that overturned Paul Jones' 60th-minute opener in the final first leg last night at the Pilot Field. A Christian Moore
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Lizzie Enfield - Signal failure
Have not seen businessman from Burgess Hill again, since embarrassing incident last week when I caught him (I think) in clandestine meeting with Ms Whiplash. Having overheard Ms Whiplash's conversation on mobile phone during which she confirmed she was
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Racing - Wednesday's meetings
National Hunt cards at Pontefract and Warwick, plus an all-weather card at Lingfield First race 2.00pm, last race 4.40pm. Naylor's Nag: Crookedstone - 3.10 Chepstow Recommended stake £10 win Yesterday's Naylor's Nag, Lanntansa was unplaced Running total
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Derek Jameson - Do they mean me?
Oi, you lot, I'm no yob, Arch isn't mane attraction, Mission impossible, Greg's good on TV Michael Caine complains he isn't taken seriously in his own country because of the way he speaks. I know the feeling. Like Michael's, my voice has always been a
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County League - Snelgrove seals title
Langney Sports are the new kings of the County League after showing the resilience of true champions last night. Sports relieved Burgess Hill of their treasured Unijet title after twice coming from behind in their rivals' back yard. John Snelgrove wrote
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Vanora Leigh - Between you and me
One evening last week, while the rain was still making our lives a misery, a friend and I climbed into a stranger's front garden and started beating the bushes with our brollies. Not surprisingly, the owner of the house soon emerged to inquire - very
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Refugess may fill up hotels
Fears grew today that Worthing could be the target for hundreds of asylum seekers in the next few months. The town's hotels and bed and breakfast accommodation could be filled as towns along the South Coast deal with the increasing number of refugees
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Ten years for fraudsters
A Sussex gang of fraudsters have been sentenced to a total of ten years in jail. The gang of six used documents that should have been shredded to assume the identities of customers and then tricked the banks into handing over thousands of pounds in cash
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MP's battle for review on neglect
Brighton MP Des Turner intends pressing health ministers for a review of the town's child cruelty case. The member for Kemp Town was responding to news that Junior Health Minister John Hutton had rejected calls for a full public inquiry. Mr Turner said
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Hurt rebel wins again
A lorry driver has fought off an Appeal Court bid to strip him of part of a £108,000 damages award for assault. John Hoath 54, of Summersales Farm, London Road, Crowborough, was awarded the money by a judge against a leading firm of solicitors. He was
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Fishing four business
The Internet is the 21st century market place for businesses. Now Sussex companies can reach millions of potential customers using a free web directory. Fish4 It was launched in October 1999 and operates a national database of 1.9 million businesses accessible
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Voice of the Argus
Bordering on the unjust, Seeking truth, Bit of a burger There were celebrations last year when much of the coastal strip between the Adur and the Ouse was given assisted area status by the Government. But the joy proved to be premature. Not only did the
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Youth in action - Billy's boots
Billy Twelvetrees was the top performer as Horsham completed a double at the Sussex Minis Festival. The star centre scored three tries and kicked four conversions as Horsham under-11s beat Brighton 28-0 in their final. Giles Baker also touched down in
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Lis Solkhon - Voice of the third age
I wonder if any of you have ever had to take the decision that someone close to you needs to go into residential care? If you have, you will know that it usually involves a lot of thought and often considerable heartache. Are you doing the right thing
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Dr Martens - Hastings face battle
Hastings Town face an uphill struggle in their quest to lift the Dr Martens League Cup. They were hit by two quickfire second-half goals that overturned Paul Jones' 60th-minute opener in the final first leg last night at the Pilot Field. A Christian Moore
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Racing - Wednesday's meetings
National Hunt cards at Pontefract and Warwick, plus an all-weather card at Lingfield First race 2.00pm, last race 4.40pm. Naylor's Nag: Crookedstone - 3.10 Chepstow Recommended stake £10 win Yesterday's Naylor's Nag, Lanntansa was unplaced Running total
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Derek Jameson - Do they mean me?
Oi, you lot, I'm no yob, Arch isn't mane attraction, Mission impossible, Greg's good on TV Michael Caine complains he isn't taken seriously in his own country because of the way he speaks. I know the feeling. Like Michael's, my voice has always been a
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County League - Snelgrove seals title
Langney Sports are the new kings of the County League after showing the resilience of true champions last night. Sports relieved Burgess Hill of their treasured Unijet title after twice coming from behind in their rivals' back yard. John Snelgrove wrote
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Vanora Leigh - Between you and me
One evening last week, while the rain was still making our lives a misery, a friend and I climbed into a stranger's front garden and started beating the bushes with our brollies. Not surprisingly, the owner of the house soon emerged to inquire - very
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Racing - Brighton unveils £1.5m facelift
Brighton Racecourse will unveil a £1.5m new look at their first meeting of the season tomorrow. Work on refurbishing the main grandstand at the track has been completed in time for the first of 22 fixtures during the flat campaign, including four evening
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Alison goes the whole hog
Actress Alison King went a bit further than most when researching her latest role as Calamity Jane. The 32-year-old is set to play the title role in a musical version of the 1953 film about a notorious cowgirl, which was made famous by Doris Day. She
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Sick mum refuses to be beaten
When Joanne McKeown took her baby for a check-up, health visitors were more concerned about her. Although her barking cough was getting worse, she put it down to her life of change since she and her husband, Michael, had their first child. But Joanne's
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MP's battle for review on neglect
Brighton MP Des Turner intends pressing health ministers for a review of the town's child cruelty case. The member for Kemp Town was responding to news that Junior Health Minister John Hutton had rejected calls for a full public inquiry. Mr Turner said
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Hurt rebel wins again
A lorry driver has fought off an Appeal Court bid to strip him of part of a £108,000 damages award for assault. John Hoath 54, of Summersales Farm, London Road, Crowborough, was awarded the money by a judge against a leading firm of solicitors. He was
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Fishing four business
The Internet is the 21st century market place for businesses. Now Sussex companies can reach millions of potential customers using a free web directory. Fish4 It was launched in October 1999 and operates a national database of 1.9 million businesses accessible
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You are watching Big Brother
Brighton media firm Victoria Real has created the first stage of a website for one of Europe's most controversial television series. The Big Brother show will put ten strangers in a house for 70 days and record their every move while viewers vote to expell
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Youth in action - Billy's boots
Billy Twelvetrees was the top performer as Horsham completed a double at the Sussex Minis Festival. The star centre scored three tries and kicked four conversions as Horsham under-11s beat Brighton 28-0 in their final. Giles Baker also touched down in
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Lis Solkhon - Voice of the third age
I wonder if any of you have ever had to take the decision that someone close to you needs to go into residential care? If you have, you will know that it usually involves a lot of thought and often considerable heartache. Are you doing the right thing
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Racing - Brighton unveils £1.5m facelift
Brighton Racecourse will unveil a £1.5m new look at their first meeting of the season tomorrow. Work on refurbishing the main grandstand at the track has been completed in time for the first of 22 fixtures during the flat campaign, including four evening
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Albion - We're still in the race
Charlie Oatway is targeting a maximum haul for Albion to squeeze into the play-offs. The combative midfielder believes the Seagulls are still capable of claiming another 15 points after last Saturday's drab 0-0 draw at struggling Exeter. "It was six games
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Refugee pot is kept on the boil by Hague
Conservative leader William Hague told of his concern over the influx of asylum seekers to Sussex. He spoke exclusively to the Argus during a visit to Park College in Eastbourne, where he toured classrooms and chatted to pupils. The Tory leader, who arrived
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Alison goes the whole hog
Actress Alison King went a bit further than most when researching her latest role as Calamity Jane. The 32-year-old is set to play the title role in a musical version of the 1953 film about a notorious cowgirl, which was made famous by Doris Day. She
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Sick mum refuses to be beaten
When Joanne McKeown took her baby for a check-up, health visitors were more concerned about her. Although her barking cough was getting worse, she put it down to her life of change since she and her husband, Michael, had their first child. But Joanne's
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Euro fools!
A local housing estate has been passed over for European subsidies because it is in the wrong place. A cluster of seven wards in Brighton and Hove have been recommended by the Government to receive Assisted Area Status, which would mean xgenerous grants
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Profit dip does not deter Debenhams
Store group Debenhams says its half-year profits dropped seven per cent but business is on an upward path and clothing sales stronger. Like-for-like sales, stripping out new store space, were down 3.4 per cent in the autumn but cheered over Christmas,
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You are watching Big Brother
Brighton media firm Victoria Real has created the first stage of a website for one of Europe's most controversial television series. The Big Brother show will put ten strangers in a house for 70 days and record their every move while viewers vote to expell
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Snow takes Sussex by surprise
Residents in Sussex woke up to an unexpected snow shower today. Snow fell for an hour in Crawley, Horsham and Mid Sussex but then turned to sleet. Because of overnight rain the ground was wet and the snow did not cover. Residents in part of Hassocks,
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Lizzie Enfield - Signal failure
Have not seen businessman from Burgess Hill again, since embarrassing incident last week when I caught him (I think) in clandestine meeting with Ms Whiplash. Having overheard Ms Whiplash's conversation on mobile phone during which she confirmed she was
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Albion - We're still in the race
Charlie Oatway is targeting a maximum haul for Albion to squeeze into the play-offs. The combative midfielder believes the Seagulls are still capable of claiming another 15 points after last Saturday's drab 0-0 draw at struggling Exeter. "It was six games
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Refugess may fill up hotels
Fears grew today that Worthing could be the target for hundreds of asylum seekers in the next few months. The town's hotels and bed and breakfast accommodation could be filled as towns along the South Coast deal with the increasing number of refugees
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Refugee pot is kept on the boil by Hague
Conservative leader William Hague told of his concern over the influx of asylum seekers to Sussex. He spoke exclusively to the Argus during a visit to Park College in Eastbourne, where he toured classrooms and chatted to pupils. The Tory leader, who arrived
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Ten years for fraudsters
A Sussex gang of fraudsters have been sentenced to a total of ten years in jail. The gang of six used documents that should have been shredded to assume the identities of customers and then tricked the banks into handing over thousands of pounds in cash
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Euro fools!
A local housing estate has been passed over for European subsidies because it is in the wrong place. A cluster of seven wards in Brighton and Hove have been recommended by the Government to receive Assisted Area Status, which would mean xgenerous grants
