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Thanks for finding lost purse
A very big thank you to the person who handed my lost purse in to the National Car Park, Churchill/Russell Square on Friday July 14 and the National car park staff for informing me. -Val Mitchell, Rushlake Close, Brighton
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Praise for roadworks efficiency
Having just witnessed the resurfacing of the road in Langdale Gardens, Hove, I am never ceased to be amazed at the speed, accuracy and efficiency of the men who do the job. They are magnificent and I take my hat off to them. -Mrs J. Rion, New Church Road
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Lis Solkhon, Voice of the Third Age
Recently my post brought an invitation to visit some old friends in Brussels. The last time I went to see them I had flown, very comfortably it is true, but with all the attendant hassle that journeys through airports are heir to. As I had not had the
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Strip licence 'will stimulate tourism'
A lapdancing club has won its battle to stay open late in a bid to attract more customers. Pussycats in Church Road, Hove, can now stay open until 1am - on condition that customers don't touch the dancers and that the women wear g-strings when performing
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Pier market can stay until end of summer
Market traders have struck a temporary deal with the council to keep their stalls open until the end of the summer. Two weeks after the council gave them notice to quit trading, 18 stallholders set up on the beach at the end of the West Pier in Brighton
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Arts centre poised for a £5.2m facelift
A £5.2 million scheme to refurbish a town's arts centre has taken another step forward. Council officers are in the process of drawing up detailed plans for the renovation of Horsham Arts Centre. The move comes after councillors agreed to push ahead with
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Comic pays tribute to king of them all
He kept the crowds waiting for nearly an hour but when veteran comedian Ken Dodd arrived he soon got them laughing. The king of the Diddymen, complete with two tickling sticks, was in Shoreham yesterday to unveil a plaque dedicated to music hall comic
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Pint and a paint brush please
Customers at the Open House pub can be forgiven for seeing bright colours and strange shapes after a few drinks. The newly-refurbished pub in Springfield Road, Brighton, is teaming up with a group of locally-based artists to decorate the walls with paintings
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Stoop so low
My purse was taken from my trolley as I walked around Sainsbury supermarket on Lewes Road recently. I had just collected my pension and had approximately £60 in cash, a TV stamp and one or two bank cards in it. I am more than 70 years of age, slightly
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Fewer seats on new trains
Hundreds of commuters will be left with standing room only when a new high-speed train service linking Sussex and London comes into service. Connex South Central has ploughed more than £100 million into the new 100mph trains which will reduce journey
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Some of your messages to murder victim Sarah and her grieving family
People across the world stunned by the murder of schoolgirl Sarah Payne have sent messages to her grieving family. Here we print some of the many contributions received. I send my deepest sympathy to you all. Be strong and brave. I will be thinking of
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Blow in hunt for a killer
Forensic tests today revealed a scrap of blue cloth thought to be a clue was not from murdered Sarah Payne's dress. The material, similar to the dress the eight-year-old was wearing when she vanished, was discovered in the grounds of Bramber Castle. Bramber
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Out of touch
After three years in office, truth has become a major casualty at the hands of Tony Blair's increasingly disingenuous and out-of-touch Government. Treated as easily hoodwinked voting fodder, the electorate at large is now not surprisingly reacting with
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Eagles duo on form
Joe Screen and Martin Dugard revved up for next weekend's British Grand Prix with scintillating displays at Arlington Stadium on Saturday night. Screen led the rout as Eastbourne Eagles knocked the spots off Oxford Cheetahs for the third time season and
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Council should ensure new system works first
Brighton and Hove Council's new computer system to handle housing benefit is obviously experiencing some serious problems. I recently re-applied for benefit. I correctly filled in all the necessary forms and took them down to the Brighton Town Hall, along
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Find us a tennis champion
It's youngsters like Brighton schoolpals Katie Russo and Jessica Daltrop who are the future of British tennis. They are wild about playing, having seen the impact the Williams sisters had on the game during Wimbledon fortnight. British tennis is in urgent
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Hunt on for target man
Micky Adams will today step up his hunt for a target man as Albion return to work at their Falmer training base. The Seagulls boss was meeting chairman Dick Knight over the weekend to discuss the chances of bringing in reinforcements ahead of the Nationwide
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Bank wants to be seen as a friend
Alliance & Leicester, the former building society, said it would focus on becoming the friend of small businesses. This as the company unveiled a two per cent rise in interim pre-tax profits. For the six months to June 30, pre-tax profits came in
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Pier market can stay until end of summer
Market traders have struck a temporary deal with the council to keep their stalls open until the end of the summer. Two weeks after the council gave them notice to quit trading, 18 stallholders set up on the beach at the end of the West Pier in Brighton
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They're brazen
In recent Argus reports regarding Brighton and Hove councillors' allow-ances, I was surprised there was no mention of the brazen 140 per cent increase in allowance forced through this year by newly-elected Tory councillors. This smashes the Labour-led
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Arts centre poised for a £5.2m facelift
A £5.2 million scheme to refurbish a town's arts centre has taken another step forward. Council officers are in the process of drawing up detailed plans for the renovation of Horsham Arts Centre. The move comes after councillors agreed to push ahead with
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Stoop so low
My purse was taken from my trolley as I walked around Sainsbury supermarket on Lewes Road recently. I had just collected my pension and had approximately £60 in cash, a TV stamp and one or two bank cards in it. I am more than 70 years of age, slightly
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Neighbours who are a risk to kids children
A debate is raging over whether newspapers should name and shame paedophiles. Those in favour say parents have a right to know who is living in their area. But opponents say it will lead to vigilantism and violence as well as infringing civil liberties
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Above the law
A work colleague of mine was knocked over by a cyclist as she alighted from a bus on her way to work. She fell into the road in front of the bus, bruising her leg and arm. She limped into the office where the full extent of her injuries became apparent
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Some of your messages to murder victim Sarah and her grieving family
People across the world stunned by the murder of schoolgirl Sarah Payne have sent messages to her grieving family. Here we print some of the many contributions received. I send my deepest sympathy to you all. Be strong and brave. I will be thinking of
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Tough measures to beat benefit cheats
A tough new crackdown is being launched to catch benefit cheats in Worthing. The borough council has discovered or prevented more than £750,000 of housing benefit and council tax benefit fraud in the last financial year. The amount exceeds the target
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Hospital plea
In February 1996 my husband suffered a perforated aneurism in his stomach. The fast action of the emergency doctor and ambulance service in getting him to the accident and emergency department at Princess Royal Hospital saved his life. If we had had to
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Out of touch
After three years in office, truth has become a major casualty at the hands of Tony Blair's increasingly disingenuous and out-of-touch Government. Treated as easily hoodwinked voting fodder, the electorate at large is now not surprisingly reacting with
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Voice of the Argus - Mob revenge is no answer
Many shocked by the killing of eight-year-old Sarah Payne will say the person responsible should be executed or locked up for life. They are also worried there are 160 sex offenders registered with Sussex Police. Now the News of the World has decided
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Please take it down
Please stop it before it's finished. I am talking about the crass erection taking place at the south eastern side of the Patcham A23/A27 interchange. First we thought it was going to be some sort of temporary sign which would have been bearable, but day
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Find us a tennis champion
It's youngsters like Brighton schoolpals Katie Russo and Jessica Daltrop who are the future of British tennis. They are wild about playing, having seen the impact the Williams sisters had on the game during Wimbledon fortnight. British tennis is in urgent
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Donnelly keeps it cool
Worthing boss Sammy Donnelly refused to get carried away despite seeing his side topple second division Rotherham 2-1. The Rebels are being tipped for promotion from Ryman division one this year and this victory over a full-strength Millers side will
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Hunt on for target man
Micky Adams will today step up his hunt for a target man as Albion return to work at their Falmer training base. The Seagulls boss was meeting chairman Dick Knight over the weekend to discuss the chances of bringing in reinforcements ahead of the Nationwide
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Bank wants to be seen as a friend
Alliance & Leicester, the former building society, said it would focus on becoming the friend of small businesses. This as the company unveiled a two per cent rise in interim pre-tax profits. For the six months to June 30, pre-tax profits came in
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We love brass
How can Pam Ansell claim Brighton and Hove Council thinks brass bands present the wrong image (Opinion, July 19)? The council has never said such a thing. We certainly don't believe it. For the record, the council continues to be very supportive of brass
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She's clueless
As a regular bus user, I was furious to see Sheila Holden's statement about Brighton and Hove Council's grant cut to bus services (Argus, July 13). She obviously does not have a clue about people who have to use buses all the time. How does she expect
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NHS patients sent private
More than £2 million of NHS cash is being spent caring for people with mental health problems in Brighton and Hove in private beds. Health managers send 20 people each day into private ac-commodation because of the drastic shortage of public hospital
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They're brazen
In recent Argus reports regarding Brighton and Hove councillors' allow-ances, I was surprised there was no mention of the brazen 140 per cent increase in allowance forced through this year by newly-elected Tory councillors. This smashes the Labour-led
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Just as bad
I was standing directly opposite Frankel during the recent anti-hunt protest at Brighton and Hove Sixth Form College, and I am puzzled where the 200 demonstrators she claims were with her were hiding. minutes. In addition, I noticed two young girls who
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Neighbours who are a risk to kids children
A debate is raging over whether newspapers should name and shame paedophiles. Those in favour say parents have a right to know who is living in their area. But opponents say it will lead to vigilantism and violence as well as infringing civil liberties
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Above the law
A work colleague of mine was knocked over by a cyclist as she alighted from a bus on her way to work. She fell into the road in front of the bus, bruising her leg and arm. She limped into the office where the full extent of her injuries became apparent
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It's madness
It seems madness to even consider the closure of the accident and emergency department at Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath. It is relatively new and hi-tech and serves a huge area. The thought of having to travel to Brighton or Redhill would add
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Hospital plea
In February 1996 my husband suffered a perforated aneurism in his stomach. The fast action of the emergency doctor and ambulance service in getting him to the accident and emergency department at Princess Royal Hospital saved his life. If we had had to
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Voice of the Argus - Mob revenge is no answer
Many shocked by the killing of eight-year-old Sarah Payne will say the person responsible should be executed or locked up for life. They are also worried there are 160 sex offenders registered with Sussex Police. Now the News of the World has decided
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Please take it down
Please stop it before it's finished. I am talking about the crass erection taking place at the south eastern side of the Patcham A23/A27 interchange. First we thought it was going to be some sort of temporary sign which would have been bearable, but day
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Donnelly keeps it cool
Worthing boss Sammy Donnelly refused to get carried away despite seeing his side topple second division Rotherham 2-1. The Rebels are being tipped for promotion from Ryman division one this year and this victory over a full-strength Millers side will
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Thanks for finding lost purse
A very big thank you to the person who handed my lost purse in to the National Car Park, Churchill/Russell Square on Friday July 14 and the National car park staff for informing me. -Val Mitchell, Rushlake Close, Brighton
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Praise for roadworks efficiency
Having just witnessed the resurfacing of the road in Langdale Gardens, Hove, I am never ceased to be amazed at the speed, accuracy and efficiency of the men who do the job. They are magnificent and I take my hat off to them. -Mrs J. Rion, New Church Road
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We love brass
How can Pam Ansell claim Brighton and Hove Council thinks brass bands present the wrong image (Opinion, July 19)? The council has never said such a thing. We certainly don't believe it. For the record, the council continues to be very supportive of brass
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She's clueless
As a regular bus user, I was furious to see Sheila Holden's statement about Brighton and Hove Council's grant cut to bus services (Argus, July 13). She obviously does not have a clue about people who have to use buses all the time. How does she expect
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Lis Solkhon, Voice of the Third Age
Recently my post brought an invitation to visit some old friends in Brussels. The last time I went to see them I had flown, very comfortably it is true, but with all the attendant hassle that journeys through airports are heir to. As I had not had the
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NHS patients sent private
More than £2 million of NHS cash is being spent caring for people with mental health problems in Brighton and Hove in private beds. Health managers send 20 people each day into private ac-commodation because of the drastic shortage of public hospital
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Strip licence 'will stimulate tourism'
A lapdancing club has won its battle to stay open late in a bid to attract more customers. Pussycats in Church Road, Hove, can now stay open until 1am - on condition that customers don't touch the dancers and that the women wear g-strings when performing
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Comic pays tribute to king of them all
He kept the crowds waiting for nearly an hour but when veteran comedian Ken Dodd arrived he soon got them laughing. The king of the Diddymen, complete with two tickling sticks, was in Shoreham yesterday to unveil a plaque dedicated to music hall comic
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Just as bad
I was standing directly opposite Frankel during the recent anti-hunt protest at Brighton and Hove Sixth Form College, and I am puzzled where the 200 demonstrators she claims were with her were hiding. minutes. In addition, I noticed two young girls who
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Pint and a paint brush please
Customers at the Open House pub can be forgiven for seeing bright colours and strange shapes after a few drinks. The newly-refurbished pub in Springfield Road, Brighton, is teaming up with a group of locally-based artists to decorate the walls with paintings
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Fewer seats on new trains
Hundreds of commuters will be left with standing room only when a new high-speed train service linking Sussex and London comes into service. Connex South Central has ploughed more than £100 million into the new 100mph trains which will reduce journey
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It's madness
It seems madness to even consider the closure of the accident and emergency department at Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath. It is relatively new and hi-tech and serves a huge area. The thought of having to travel to Brighton or Redhill would add
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Blow in hunt for a killer
Forensic tests today revealed a scrap of blue cloth thought to be a clue was not from murdered Sarah Payne's dress. The material, similar to the dress the eight-year-old was wearing when she vanished, was discovered in the grounds of Bramber Castle. Bramber
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Eagles duo on form
Joe Screen and Martin Dugard revved up for next weekend's British Grand Prix with scintillating displays at Arlington Stadium on Saturday night. Screen led the rout as Eastbourne Eagles knocked the spots off Oxford Cheetahs for the third time season and
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Council should ensure new system works first
Brighton and Hove Council's new computer system to handle housing benefit is obviously experiencing some serious problems. I recently re-applied for benefit. I correctly filled in all the necessary forms and took them down to the Brighton Town Hall, along
