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Insurers feel full force of storms
The storms that ravaged France last December cost insurance group CGNU £90 million and depressed profits in the last six months. CGNU, the company formed by the merger in May of Norwich Union and CGU, said the impact of the storms and an increase in the
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Adam Trimingham, the Sage of Sussex
One of the biggest successes in Brighton has been the renovation of the Lower Promenade between the piers. Ten years ago this was a run-down, shabby stretch of seafront which was remarkably joyless. Now it has been transformed into an area relished by
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On road to safety
The summer months pose the most dangerous time for drink-drivers taking to the roads and wrecking lives. Despite an increasing number of arrests of drink-drivers there has been an increase in Sussex in the number of fatal and serious crashes due to intoxicated
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It's can't cook, want to cook
When Terry and Theresa Pollard said they were selling their house to set up a cafe business, their friends couldn't believe their ears. It wasn't that the couple weren't hardworking or didn't have good business sense - but neither had a clue about cooking
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'Southern Railway' and a bright new beginning
Two firms are expecting to hear this month which has won a franchise to run Sussex train services. Connex, which currently holds the franchise, is competing with Govia for the contract. We challenged both firms to explain why they should win. Today, Keith
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Barred drivers get police warning
Motorists ignoring a car ban in George Street, Hove, have been warned they will be targeted by traffic wardens. Councillors put a block on traffic entering the street between 10am and 4pm as part of a series of environmental improvements in the area.
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Parking pain
While the new disc parking scheme in Newmans Gardens, Steyning (Argus, July 25) may be beneficial for local traders, it does nothing for residents of Breach Close, who now have to endure all-day parking in our street. parking. G. Farrell -Breach Close
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Plans for new wards angers opposition
A public consultation exercise has begun on proposals to cut the number of councillors and re-draw the ward boundaries across Brighton and Hove. The draft scheme proposed by Brighton and Hove Council will reduce the number of councillors from 78 to 64
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Life in shadow of five phone masts
A Family will soon live beneath five mobile phone masts built on top of their flat in Brighton. Peter Sims, 40, his partner and 17-year-old daughter already live a couple of feet below two Vodaphone masts built on the roof of their flat in Mitre House
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Fears for downland if new park approved
Councillors have refused to formally rule out a park-and-ride site on a downland beauty spot. Last night Brighton and Hove Council decided to opt for a "criteria-based approach" in its on-going search for a suitable location for a park-and-ride development
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I'm horrified
I am absolutely horrified at the proposal to move the Princess Royal Hospital's accident and emergency department to Brighton. The chances of survival for any elderly person in the Haywards Heath area suffering a severe stroke or heart attack would be
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Crowding and cost gripes in rail report
Rail operator Connex has been criticised in a Government report for high travel costs, overcrowding and lateness. Last year the company recorded average overcrowding of more than ten per cent on some routes. This means about 38 standing passengers per
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Re-invested
The £4.5 million a year West Sussex County Council Social Services will realise through its proposal to transfer some of its residential homes to the private sector will all be re-invested in providing more services for more older people. The services
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We are lucky
In case there was any misinterpretation of the statement I made at the policy and resources committee meeting on July 12, 2000, the thrust of my argument was that in Brighton and Hove we are fortunate in having a comprehensive network of commercially-run
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One giant step for O'Brien
Giant's Causeway is ready for a heavyweight showdown with Dubai Millennium after disp-laying his prizefighting qualities in the £275,000 Champagne Lanson Sussex Stakes at Goodwood. The Irish colt demonstrated great toughness and a determination to win
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Rail customers must come first
For thousands of our readers the daily train journey to London is a necessary evil. But after paying sometimes £3,000 a year to travel from the coast or Mid Sussex they expect a little comfort. So overcrowded carriages, delays, dirty stations and poor
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Seat situation
I would like to correct the article regarding the number of seats on the new Brighton line trains (Argus, July 24) and clarify the true position regarding seating capacity comparisons. The new, air-conditioned, four-coach class 375 trains ordered for
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Cliff building
The planning inspectorate's decision to uphold the appeal by Rail Property Ltd against Brighton and Hove Council to obtain residential planning permission for the allotment land above the railway in Highcroft Villas does not take the stability of the
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Albion foiled in striker bid
Albion have been foiled in another bid to buy a target man. But boss Micky Adams still hopes to have a new striker in place for Saturday's friendly against Sheffield Wednesday at Wihtdean. Adams revealed to a fans' forum at Brighton Racecourse last night
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Health bosses give views on new PALS
Health bosses have spoken out over news that all community health councils are to be scrapped. The Government has taken the decision as part of its National Plan for the NHS. Community Health Councils (CHCs) were set up in 1974 and charged with representing
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Stroke and heart centre proposed
Southlands Hospital in Shoreham could be turned into a rehabilitation centre for stroke and heart attack patients if new plans get the go-ahead. Health chiefs have given their backing to a plan which would see the main hospital building developed into
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Insurers feel full force of storms
The storms that ravaged France last December cost insurance group CGNU £90 million and depressed profits in the last six months. CGNU, the company formed by the merger in May of Norwich Union and CGU, said the impact of the storms and an increase in the
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On road to safety
The summer months pose the most dangerous time for drink-drivers taking to the roads and wrecking lives. Despite an increasing number of arrests of drink-drivers there has been an increase in Sussex in the number of fatal and serious crashes due to intoxicated
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Food kiosk decried as 'large, ugly hut'
Traders are angry a food kiosk has been allowed to open in a town centre where there are already 12 food outlets within a short distance. The Courtyard food bar opened this week in Horsham to serve at picnic tables in the Carfax which are owned by the
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Areas see how cash will Turn the Tide
Deprived and rundown areas of Worthing, Bognor Regis, Littlehampton and Selsey were today looking at what the Government windfall of £6.995 million will actually mean to them. Celebrations have kicked off in the coast towns after hearing news of the massive
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Playful pup who came unstuck
When Hazel McNeile heard yelping from her back garden, she thought it was just her playful puppy Zac enjoying himself. But when the three-month-old Labrador's barking turned to whimpering, she went out to see what had happened. To Hazel's amazement, Zac
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Mayor gives spanish students warm welcome
Worthing Mayor Ann Lynn took time out of her busy schedule to welcome a group of Spanish students to town. The 47 students from Madrid have come to study at the Passport Language School based at Our Lady of Sion School, Worthing. The students are staying
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Barred drivers get police warning
Motorists ignoring a car ban in George Street, Hove, have been warned they will be targeted by traffic wardens. Councillors put a block on traffic entering the street between 10am and 4pm as part of a series of environmental improvements in the area.
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Barred drivers in peril
Motorists ignoring a ban in pedestrianised George Street in Hove have been warned they will be targeted by traffic wardens. Councillors put a block on traffic entering the street between 10am and 4pm as part of a series of environmental improvements in
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Parking pain
While the new disc parking scheme in Newmans Gardens, Steyning (Argus, July 25) may be beneficial for local traders, it does nothing for residents of Breach Close, who now have to endure all-day parking in our street. parking. G. Farrell -Breach Close
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Town says it with flowers
A Seaside town is to unveil a colourful tribute to a much-loved royal. Eastbourne mayor Michael Tunwell will tomorrow officially open a floral display in honour of the Queen Mother on her 100th birthday. The display will be available for all to see in
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Superb service
I was recently admitted to the Eastbourne District General Hospital coronary care unit for further urgent treatment following an earlier visit in April this year. I cannot speak too highly of the superb service I received there, from the accident and
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Hospital staff club to become creche
Health chiefs have decided to close a staff social club at Worthing Hospital and convert it into a creche despite a flood of opposition. The decision to close the Worthing and Southlands Hospital social club has been taken after attempts to find another
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I'm horrified
I am absolutely horrified at the proposal to move the Princess Royal Hospital's accident and emergency department to Brighton. The chances of survival for any elderly person in the Haywards Heath area suffering a severe stroke or heart attack would be
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Crowding and cost gripes in rail report
Rail operator Connex has been criticised in a Government report for high travel costs, overcrowding and lateness. Last year the company recorded average overcrowding of more than ten per cent on some routes. This means about 38 standing passengers per
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We are lucky
In case there was any misinterpretation of the statement I made at the policy and resources committee meeting on July 12, 2000, the thrust of my argument was that in Brighton and Hove we are fortunate in having a comprehensive network of commercially-run
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Seat situation
I would like to correct the article regarding the number of seats on the new Brighton line trains (Argus, July 24) and clarify the true position regarding seating capacity comparisons. The new, air-conditioned, four-coach class 375 trains ordered for
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Cliff building
The planning inspectorate's decision to uphold the appeal by Rail Property Ltd against Brighton and Hove Council to obtain residential planning permission for the allotment land above the railway in Highcroft Villas does not take the stability of the
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Let's enjoy it at home
Albion manager Micky Adams expects his team to feel more at home in their second season at Withdean. The Seagulls were plagued by problems with the pitch and an uneasy relationship with site managers Ecovert South at their temporary stadium last season
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Lease reform 'half-hearted'
Leaseholders fighting to reform the controversial system of home ownership have condemned new Government proposals as half-hearted. Newly-published plans to modernise the system simply formalise many of the existing faults, according to the Brighton,
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Forgetting The Graduate
Benjamin Braddock was last seen eloping with his lover Elaine Robinson in the cult Sixties film The Graduate. The troubled young man, played by Dustin Hoffman, had stormed his girlfriend's wedding before the pair fled from the church in the back of a
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Food kiosk decried as 'large, ugly hut'
Traders are angry a food kiosk has been allowed to open in a town centre where there are already 12 food outlets within a short distance. The Courtyard food bar opened this week in Horsham to serve at picnic tables in the Carfax which are owned by the
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Rain puts drivers on an early alert
Torrential rains brought flooding chaos to parts of Sussex today. More than three-quarters of an inch of rain fell in three hours, flooding roads and making driving treacherous. A Sussex Police spokesman said: "Amazingly, we have not received many accident
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Playful pup who came unstuck
When Hazel McNeile heard yelping from her back garden, she thought it was just her playful puppy Zac enjoying himself. But when the three-month-old Labrador's barking turned to whimpering, she went out to see what had happened. To Hazel's amazement, Zac
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Barred drivers in peril
Motorists ignoring a ban in pedestrianised George Street in Hove have been warned they will be targeted by traffic wardens. Councillors put a block on traffic entering the street between 10am and 4pm as part of a series of environmental improvements in
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Superb service
I was recently admitted to the Eastbourne District General Hospital coronary care unit for further urgent treatment following an earlier visit in April this year. I cannot speak too highly of the superb service I received there, from the accident and
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Air service suspended
The air service between Shoreham and Le Touquet has been suspended after only six weeks because of a shortage of aircraft engineers. No date has been given for the resumption of flights to the French resort. The company has confirmed it is now having
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Fraud suspect who vanished
A suspected fraudster who tried to fake her own death was being hunted nationwide by Sussex Police today. Fiona Mont, arrested in connection with a £300,000 computer fraud, disappeared after her car was found close to the edge of cliffs at Beachy Head
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Taylor shines for Seconds
Billy Taylor bowled impressively to take 4-36 as Sussex Second XI dismissed Gloucestershire for a modest 189 on the opening day. Sussex, bidding for their third consecutive victory, lost Wasim Khan off the first ball of their reply before closing on 16
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Bears bring in wonder Wahl
Brighton Bears have gone to the Wahl as they continue to rebuild their squad. The latest addition to their ranks is 6ft 8in Canadian Dave Wahl who has signed a one-year contract and will be heading to Sussex at the end of the month in time for the start
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Eagles aim for top spot
Eastbourne Eagles will go top of the Elite League if they beat Peterborough in tonight's live TV clash at Arlington Stadium. Victory, plus the bonus point, will take the Sussex squad a point clear of title rivals King's Lynn with a match in hand. Eagles
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Let's enjoy it at home
Albion manager Micky Adams expects his team to feel more at home in their second season at Withdean. The Seagulls were plagued by problems with the pitch and an uneasy relationship with site managers Ecovert South at their temporary stadium last season
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Lease reform 'half-hearted'
Leaseholders fighting to reform the controversial system of home ownership have condemned new Government proposals as half-hearted. Newly-published plans to modernise the system simply formalise many of the existing faults, according to the Brighton,
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Date
Adam Trimingham, the Sage of Sussex
One of the biggest successes in Brighton has been the renovation of the Lower Promenade between the piers. Ten years ago this was a run-down, shabby stretch of seafront which was remarkably joyless. Now it has been transformed into an area relished by
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Date
Forgetting The Graduate
Benjamin Braddock was last seen eloping with his lover Elaine Robinson in the cult Sixties film The Graduate. The troubled young man, played by Dustin Hoffman, had stormed his girlfriend's wedding before the pair fled from the church in the back of a
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Date
It's can't cook, want to cook
When Terry and Theresa Pollard said they were selling their house to set up a cafe business, their friends couldn't believe their ears. It wasn't that the couple weren't hardworking or didn't have good business sense - but neither had a clue about cooking
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Date
Rain puts drivers on an early alert
Torrential rains brought flooding chaos to parts of Sussex today. More than three-quarters of an inch of rain fell in three hours, flooding roads and making driving treacherous. A Sussex Police spokesman said: "Amazingly, we have not received many accident
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Date
'Southern Railway' and a bright new beginning
Two firms are expecting to hear this month which has won a franchise to run Sussex train services. Connex, which currently holds the franchise, is competing with Govia for the contract. We challenged both firms to explain why they should win. Today, Keith
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Date
Plans for new wards angers opposition
A public consultation exercise has begun on proposals to cut the number of councillors and re-draw the ward boundaries across Brighton and Hove. The draft scheme proposed by Brighton and Hove Council will reduce the number of councillors from 78 to 64
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Life in shadow of five phone masts
A Family will soon live beneath five mobile phone masts built on top of their flat in Brighton. Peter Sims, 40, his partner and 17-year-old daughter already live a couple of feet below two Vodaphone masts built on the roof of their flat in Mitre House
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Chiefs speak out over scrapped councils
Health bosses in East Sussex have spoken out for the first time following shock news last week all community health councils are to be scrapped. The Government has taken the decision as part of its National Plan for the NHS. Community Health Councils
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Fears for downland if new park approved
Councillors have refused to formally rule out a park-and-ride site on a downland beauty spot. Last night Brighton and Hove Council decided to opt for a "criteria-based approach" in its on-going search for a suitable location for a park-and-ride development
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Air service suspended
The air service between Shoreham and Le Touquet has been suspended after only six weeks because of a shortage of aircraft engineers. No date has been given for the resumption of flights to the French resort. The company has confirmed it is now having
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Rain puts drivers on an early alert
Drivers faced traffic chaos as flash floods swept across West Sussex. Traffic slowed to a crawl along parts of main roads between Littlehampton, Worthing and Lancing as giant puddles of standing water formed across the roads and along verges. The busy
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Homes blacked out by lightning
Hundreds of homes in Mid Sussex were today blacked out after lightning struck a telegraph pole early this morning. Almost 600 householders woke up to discover their electricity was off just after 7am when the bolt of lightning hit the pole in the Foxhill
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Rain puts drivers on an early alert
Torrential rains brought flooding chaos to parts of Sussex today. More than three-quarters of an inch of rain fell in three hours, flooding roads and making driving treacherous. A Sussex Police spokesman said: "Amazingly, we have not received many accident
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Date
Fraud suspect who vanished
A suspected fraudster who tried to fake her own death was being hunted nationwide by Sussex Police today. Fiona Mont, arrested in connection with a £300,000 computer fraud, disappeared after her car was found close to the edge of cliffs at Beachy Head
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Date
Re-invested
The £4.5 million a year West Sussex County Council Social Services will realise through its proposal to transfer some of its residential homes to the private sector will all be re-invested in providing more services for more older people. The services
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Date
Taylor shines for Seconds
Billy Taylor bowled impressively to take 4-36 as Sussex Second XI dismissed Gloucestershire for a modest 189 on the opening day. Sussex, bidding for their third consecutive victory, lost Wasim Khan off the first ball of their reply before closing on 16
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Date
One giant step for O'Brien
Giant's Causeway is ready for a heavyweight showdown with Dubai Millennium after disp-laying his prizefighting qualities in the £275,000 Champagne Lanson Sussex Stakes at Goodwood. The Irish colt demonstrated great toughness and a determination to win
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Date
Rail customers must come first
For thousands of our readers the daily train journey to London is a necessary evil. But after paying sometimes £3,000 a year to travel from the coast or Mid Sussex they expect a little comfort. So overcrowded carriages, delays, dirty stations and poor
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Date
Bears bring in wonder Wahl
Brighton Bears have gone to the Wahl as they continue to rebuild their squad. The latest addition to their ranks is 6ft 8in Canadian Dave Wahl who has signed a one-year contract and will be heading to Sussex at the end of the month in time for the start
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Date
Eagles aim for top spot
Eastbourne Eagles will go top of the Elite League if they beat Peterborough in tonight's live TV clash at Arlington Stadium. Victory, plus the bonus point, will take the Sussex squad a point clear of title rivals King's Lynn with a match in hand. Eagles
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Albion foiled in striker bid
Albion have been foiled in another bid to buy a target man. But boss Micky Adams still hopes to have a new striker in place for Saturday's friendly against Sheffield Wednesday at Wihtdean. Adams revealed to a fans' forum at Brighton Racecourse last night
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Health bosses give views on new PALS
Health bosses have spoken out over news that all community health councils are to be scrapped. The Government has taken the decision as part of its National Plan for the NHS. Community Health Councils (CHCs) were set up in 1974 and charged with representing
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Date
Stroke and heart centre proposed
Southlands Hospital in Shoreham could be turned into a rehabilitation centre for stroke and heart attack patients if new plans get the go-ahead. Health chiefs have given their backing to a plan which would see the main hospital building developed into
