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No vision
I don't understand what the fuss is about the Brighton Station site. Environmental councillor John Ballance has often mumbled about how it will be an example of a 21st century development. He is right. It is a development of no vision, steered by those
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Feedback by Chris Chandler
Our report of the Battle of Britain church service held at St Martin's Church, Brighton, was enjoyed by Flt Lt Peter Norton. The CO of the 226 (Brighton) Squadron, Air Training Corps says: "In a week in which the Prime Minister was slated for not attending
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See the light
For the greater part of the summer season, the lights on Brighton seafront have been marked with large gaps where dead bulbs have remained un-replaced. Now the summer is nearly over, I noticed workmen last Friday busily replacing the offending bulbs.
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Come back Tories, say tourism bosses
Calls for the Conservative Party conference to return to Brighton have been welcomed by hotels, businesses, tourism bosses - and even Labour. The success of the Labour conference this week - which has boosted the town's economy by around £5 million -
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Going for gold
Convict Paul Manning tried to con the Royal Mint out of gold coins by ordering them under a false name when he was still in Lewes prison. The Mint's mail-order service initially agreed to sell him the coins but stopped the deal when it was realised Manning
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Don't blame us
As a new age traveller, I am writing in response to the articles about the travellers' site at Hangleton Bottom. My heartfelt sympathies go to the horses and people who are continually harassed. However, why do the police not move in, or Brighton and
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Dearth of radio
How I agree with and applaud the views of Norman McLeod's recent letter concerning the lack of local radio. When I was a member of the Radio Council for BBC Radio Brighton, under the management of Bob Gunnell, the station built up a strong team of specialist
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Emotional welcome
What a wonderful welcome in Brighton for former South African president Nelson Mandela when he arrived on stage at the Labour Party conference. The world's favourite elder statesman was visibly overcome with emotion at the reception he received but recovered
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O's clash a big one for Seagulls
FORMER Seagull Martin Ling has exposed the strained relationship between Albion and Leyton Orient. Ling is back at Brisbane Road as youth coach after playing in Albion's last eight matches last season. The 34-year-old midfielder figured for the O's in
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So heavy-handed
I was part of a small group of anti-hunt protesters demonstrating outside the Labour Party conference at the Brighton Centre when we were abruptly moved on by the police, due to the arrival of the Countryside Alliance march. We were then informed by the
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Adams wants to taste revenge
MICKY Adams aims to toast another victory for in-form Albion with bottles of bubbly from the chairman of their opponents. The Seagulls' boss is aching for revenge in tomorrow's sell-out showdown against Leyton Orient at Withdean. Adams is fired up for
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Wanted woman slips past police
Britain's most wanted woman has slipped the net again. Fiona Mont, known as Cat and wanted in connection with a £300,000 computer fraud, is on the run with her boyfriend on the Continent after faking her suicide at Beachy Head, Eastbourne. Intelligence
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£2m cost of parking takeover
The cost of a council taking over town centre parking enforcement from the police will be almost £2 million. But contractors who will run the scheme will pay more than £800,000 of that while Brighton and Hove Council picks up the rest of the bill. The
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Midwife claims she was bullied
A senior midwife claimed she was forced to resign from a Sussex hospital because she was bullied, harassed and intimidated by her boss. Ruth Johnston, 61, from Lewes, told a Brighton employment tribunal her life was made a misery after she was promoted
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No vision
I don't understand what the fuss is about the Brighton Station site. Environmental councillor John Ballance has often mumbled about how it will be an example of a 21st century development. He is right. It is a development of no vision, steered by those
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Think Of It This Way, by John Parry
All right! I'll come clean and confess. In fact, I might even have a T-shirt printed with that wonderful silhouette and the declaration in a ring around it: 'I love the Dome.' No, don't be idiotic. Not THAT Dome! I am talking about Brighton's Dome - the
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Thanks, Labour
Well done, Labour. So many people moan about Tony Blair and his team, but at least they are sorting out the mess the Conservatives left us in. A lot of old age pensioners moan at only getting a 75p rise on our pensions. Looking beyond this, however, I
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Here's why
In response to the recent letter querying why I attended the annual meeting of the East Saltdean Residents' Association, it was because I try to be present at as many meetings of residents' groups and community associations in Kemp Town constituency as
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It's a front
The Labour Party did not attend East Saltdean Residents' Association (ESRA) recent annual general meeting because we believe it is a front for the Conservative Party. We were also aware the prospective candidate for the Conservative Party was to be there
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Come back Tories, say tourism bosses
Calls for the Conservative Party conference to return to Brighton have been welcomed by hotels, businesses, tourism bosses - and even Labour. The success of the Labour conference this week - which has boosted the town's economy by around £5 million -
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Beaches make the grade
All Sussex's beaches have been given the all-clear for seawater quality for the first time. Every designated beach in the county met with the EC Bathing Water Directive this year, the first time since independent testing began ten years ago. Bob Edmunds
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Showbiz honour for Sheila
Theatrical figures turned out to honour actress Sheila Mathews as she celebrated 70 years in showbusiness. Actress Dora Bryan and singer Joe Brown were among guests at a lunch held in the Green Room Club in London. Sheila, 73, from Southwick took to the
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Don't blame us
As a new age traveller, I am writing in response to the articles about the travellers' site at Hangleton Bottom. My heartfelt sympathies go to the horses and people who are continually harassed. However, why do the police not move in, or Brighton and
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That's more like it
The owner of Benfield Valley has changed his mind about having a pub and restaurant in a converted barn on the site. Instead, Steve Callow is proposing a countryside centre, which is exactly what local people have been saying they want. Wise words from
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Dearth of radio
How I agree with and applaud the views of Norman McLeod's recent letter concerning the lack of local radio. When I was a member of the Radio Council for BBC Radio Brighton, under the management of Bob Gunnell, the station built up a strong team of specialist
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Police complaints point to a lack of discipline
There seems to be a growing number of complaints against the police, ranging from a lack of action on illegally-parked cars to over-aggressive behaviour during the Labour PartyConference. I am sure the police service would be a lot more efficient if a
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So heavy-handed
I was part of a small group of anti-hunt protesters demonstrating outside the Labour Party conference at the Brighton Centre when we were abruptly moved on by the police, due to the arrival of the Countryside Alliance march. We were then informed by the
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King in Wasps return
ALEX King finally gets his season underway on Sunday, four days after being picked for the England squad. The Brighton born outside half returns to the Wasps side to tackle last season's cup rivals Northampton in a Premiership showdown at Loftus Road.
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Eagles in title showdown
EASTBOURNE Eagles are expecting a record crowd for tomorrow's title shoot-out at Arlington Stadium. The Sussex squad will be crowned Elite League champions if they beat King's Lynn, but what looked a formality a month ago could now all end in tears. Eagles
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Adams wants to taste revenge
MICKY Adams aims to toast another victory for in-form Albion with bottles of bubbly from the chairman of their opponents. The Seagulls' boss is aching for revenge in tomorrow's sell-out showdown against Leyton Orient at Withdean. Adams is fired up for
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Church chiefs have faith despite setback
Church chiefs hope to revive plans to turn an historic town centre landmark into a community centre. Worthing councillors have rejected their bid to knock down St Paul's Church hall and build a three-storey block of flats for people with mental health
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Dance teacher's cancer comeback
Line dancing teacher Gabrielle Hancock is returning to classes as she fights for life. Her new course at Scaynes Hill Village Hall will be a milestone in her recovery from cervical cancer. It will be the first time for most of this year she has felt fit
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Meeting to debate hospital's fate
Campaigners held a top-level meeting with a Sussex MP to discuss the fate of a hospital's casualty services. Anne Jones, leader of the Health Users' Group, travelled to Westminster to meet Arundel and South Downs Tory MP Howard Flight over the Princess
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Deal could spell end for famous firm
An East Sussex company is at the centre of a fateful takeover deal which could spell the end of a world-famous firm. Heathfield-based Lenark bought Nottingham engineering and bicycle parts firm Sturmey Archer for just £50 in June as part of a rescue package
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Solicitor on the run is struck off
A solicitor stole more than £250,000 from clients to pay off his debts before fleeing abroad, a tribunal heard. David Rawlings, 55, used the money to pay for his children's public school fees and his spiralling tax bill. He was arrested and charged after
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Bomb shock for metal detector man
A metal detector enthusiast who stumbled upon an unexploded wartime bomb says he missed hitting the detonator by an inch. Patrick West, 37, of Broadwater Street East, Worthing, was scouring the woods at Worthing Crematorium in Findon when he made the
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Midwife claims she was bullied
A senior midwife claimed she was forced to resign from a Sussex hospital because she was bullied, harassed and intimidated by her boss. Ruth Johnston, 61, from Lewes, told a Brighton employment tribunal her life was made a misery after she was promoted
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Minister's aid pledge to Daewoo workers
A Government minister has pledged to help workers at Daewoo after bosses told them there was no cash to pay their wages. Letters were sent to 750 employees at the firm's Worthing technical centre telling them the Korean company faced a cash crisis and
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Pub plan down plughole
Controversial plans for a £2 million pub and restaurant at Benfield Valley have been dropped. In their place, Benfield Valley owner Steve Callow plans to convert an historic barn into a countryside centre. There was strong opposition to plans by Bass
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UK falls behind in high-tech race
The UK risks falling farther behind the Germans in the 21st Century high-tech economy, according to a new survey. More than a third of Europe's top dotcoms are German and they collectively make up 45 per cent of the £121 billion price tag accountants
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Think Of It This Way, by John Parry
All right! I'll come clean and confess. In fact, I might even have a T-shirt printed with that wonderful silhouette and the declaration in a ring around it: 'I love the Dome.' No, don't be idiotic. Not THAT Dome! I am talking about Brighton's Dome - the
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Thanks, Labour
Well done, Labour. So many people moan about Tony Blair and his team, but at least they are sorting out the mess the Conservatives left us in. A lot of old age pensioners moan at only getting a 75p rise on our pensions. Looking beyond this, however, I
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Here's why
In response to the recent letter querying why I attended the annual meeting of the East Saltdean Residents' Association, it was because I try to be present at as many meetings of residents' groups and community associations in Kemp Town constituency as
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It's a front
The Labour Party did not attend East Saltdean Residents' Association (ESRA) recent annual general meeting because we believe it is a front for the Conservative Party. We were also aware the prospective candidate for the Conservative Party was to be there
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Jail for truck driver who killed three
A lorry driver who ploughed into three people and killed them has been jailed for 18 months. John McConnell, 34, and Michael Menton, 36, had gone to the aid of stranded Jasmine Villarrole after her car broke down. They were pushing the car out of the
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Coincidence?
It was only a few weeks ago we had a large party of caravans on Preston Park, with the police being called at least twice a day because of the problems being caused. We were told evictions can take a considerable time. Isn't it amazing, then, how a small
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Beaches make the grade
All Sussex's beaches have been given the all-clear for seawater quality for the first time. Every designated beach in the county met with the EC Bathing Water Directive this year, the first time since independent testing began ten years ago. Bob Edmunds
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Overworked GPs 'heading for crisis'
Family doctors say they face chronic recruitment and morale problems which are pushing the profession towards crisis point. Leading doctors have warned of staff shortages, overworked GPs and surgeries only just managing to see patients. Dr Xavier Nalletamby
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Showbiz honour for Sheila
Theatrical figures turned out to honour actress Sheila Mathews as she celebrated 70 years in showbusiness. Actress Dora Bryan and singer Joe Brown were among guests at a lunch held in the Green Room Club in London. Sheila, 73, from Southwick took to the
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That's more like it
The owner of Benfield Valley has changed his mind about having a pub and restaurant in a converted barn on the site. Instead, Steve Callow is proposing a countryside centre, which is exactly what local people have been saying they want. Wise words from
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Seaside spice
Spice Girl Mel C has announced her first Brighton show. Mel, known as Sporty Spice, has had hit singles in her own right since releasing solo album Northern Star. She will be rejoining the rest of the Spice Girls for their forthcoming album. Mel appears
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Police complaints point to a lack of discipline
There seems to be a growing number of complaints against the police, ranging from a lack of action on illegally-parked cars to over-aggressive behaviour during the Labour PartyConference. I am sure the police service would be a lot more efficient if a
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King in Wasps return
ALEX King finally gets his season underway on Sunday, four days after being picked for the England squad. The Brighton born outside half returns to the Wasps side to tackle last season's cup rivals Northampton in a Premiership showdown at Loftus Road.
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Eagles in title showdown
EASTBOURNE Eagles are expecting a record crowd for tomorrow's title shoot-out at Arlington Stadium. The Sussex squad will be crowned Elite League champions if they beat King's Lynn, but what looked a formality a month ago could now all end in tears. Eagles
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Convict set up fraud from his cell
A convict tried to defraud the Royal Mint by ordering valuable gold coins under a false identity - from inside prison. Paul Manning, 22, tried to build up a nest egg during a stretch in Lewes jail by running a scam from a prison phone. He rang the Royal
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Pensioner champ dies at 87
A Sussex pensioner who became British weightlifting champion for the over-70s has died, aged 87. Ernie Trory, of Portland Avenue, in Hove, did not start weight training until he was 40, but his career blossomed after that. Ironically, he moved to Sussex
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The great doorbell racket
A thief armed with a screwdriver removing unusual and antique doorbells in Brighton. At least three have vanished this week, leaving victims angry and perplexed. Jean Banfield, 66, lost her doorbell on Tuesday afternoon. Her husband John, 64, discovered
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Pub plan down plughole
Controversial plans for a £2 million pub and restaurant at Benfield Valley have been dropped. In their place, Benfield Valley owner Steve Callow plans to convert an historic barn into a countryside centre. There was strong opposition to plans by Bass
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UK falls behind in high-tech race
The UK risks falling farther behind the Germans in the 21st Century high-tech economy, according to a new survey. More than a third of Europe's top dotcoms are German and they collectively make up 45 per cent of the £121 billion price tag accountants
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Feedback by Chris Chandler
Our report of the Battle of Britain church service held at St Martin's Church, Brighton, was enjoyed by Flt Lt Peter Norton. The CO of the 226 (Brighton) Squadron, Air Training Corps says: "In a week in which the Prime Minister was slated for not attending
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Jail for truck driver who killed three
A lorry driver who ploughed into three people and killed them has been jailed for 18 months. John McConnell, 34, and Michael Menton, 36, had gone to the aid of stranded Jasmine Villarrole after her car broke down. They were pushing the car out of the
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See the light
For the greater part of the summer season, the lights on Brighton seafront have been marked with large gaps where dead bulbs have remained un-replaced. Now the summer is nearly over, I noticed workmen last Friday busily replacing the offending bulbs.
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Coincidence?
It was only a few weeks ago we had a large party of caravans on Preston Park, with the police being called at least twice a day because of the problems being caused. We were told evictions can take a considerable time. Isn't it amazing, then, how a small
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Overworked GPs 'heading for crisis'
Family doctors say they face chronic recruitment and morale problems which are pushing the profession towards crisis point. Leading doctors have warned of staff shortages, overworked GPs and surgeries only just managing to see patients. Dr Xavier Nalletamby
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Going for gold
Convict Paul Manning tried to con the Royal Mint out of gold coins by ordering them under a false name when he was still in Lewes prison. The Mint's mail-order service initially agreed to sell him the coins but stopped the deal when it was realised Manning
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Steps towards street drinking ban
Councillors have taken steps to adopt a street-drinking ban in Eastbourne town centre. The decision was taken at a council meeting on Wednesday night. Councillors had been expected to drop the planned bylaw, which would give police power to stop anyone
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Seaside spice
Spice Girl Mel C has announced her first Brighton show. Mel, known as Sporty Spice, has had hit singles in her own right since releasing solo album Northern Star. She will be rejoining the rest of the Spice Girls for their forthcoming album. Mel appears
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Emotional welcome
What a wonderful welcome in Brighton for former South African president Nelson Mandela when he arrived on stage at the Labour Party conference. The world's favourite elder statesman was visibly overcome with emotion at the reception he received but recovered
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O's clash a big one for Seagulls
FORMER Seagull Martin Ling has exposed the strained relationship between Albion and Leyton Orient. Ling is back at Brisbane Road as youth coach after playing in Albion's last eight matches last season. The 34-year-old midfielder figured for the O's in
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Bid to bring birds home to roost
Work is soon to start on a £150,000 project to transform a nature reserve into a mecca for rare birds and other wildlife. The reserve in Filsham, between Hastings and Bexhill, is visited every year by rare marsh warblers, spotted crakes and bitterns,
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Babs at book store
Actress Barbara Windsor will make a special appearance in Eastbourne to sign copies of her new autobiography. The star of EastEnders and the Carry On films will be in Bookstack in the Arndale Centre on October 7 to launch the book, called All Of Me. The
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Caravans saved from the sea
Bulldozers succeeded in protecting a seaside caravan site from flooding, it emerged last night. Environment Agency officials feared Wednesday's midnight high tide would swamp caravans near sea defences at Selsey and considered evacuating residents. But
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Wanted woman slips past police
Britain's most wanted woman has slipped the net again. Fiona Mont, known as Cat and wanted in connection with a £300,000 computer fraud, is on the run with her boyfriend on the Continent after faking her suicide at Beachy Head, Eastbourne. Intelligence
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£2m cost of parking takeover
The cost of a council taking over town centre parking enforcement from the police will be almost £2 million. But contractors who will run the scheme will pay more than £800,000 of that while Brighton and Hove Council picks up the rest of the bill. The
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Convict set up fraud from his cell
A convict tried to defraud the Royal Mint by ordering valuable gold coins under a false identity - from inside prison. Paul Manning, 22, tried to build up a nest egg during a stretch in Lewes jail by running a scam from a prison phone. He rang the Royal
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Pensioner champ dies at 87
A Sussex pensioner who became British weightlifting champion for the over-70s has died, aged 87. Ernie Trory, of Portland Avenue, in Hove, did not start weight training until he was 40, but his career blossomed after that. Ironically, he moved to Sussex
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No word of hope for Moroccan jail pair
Friends and relatives of two Eastbourne men languishing in a Moroccan jail have accused the Government of doing nothing to end their nightmare. Paul Humble and Greg Saxby are approaching the second anniversary of the day they were locked up after being
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Team weighs up hospitals merger
Hospital bosses have appointed a team of experts to look at the possible merger of hospital services in East Sussex. Eastbourne District General Hospital and the Conquest Hospital, Hastings, are pressing ahead with discussions about a possible merger
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The great doorbell racket
A thief armed with a screwdriver removing unusual and antique doorbells in Brighton. At least three have vanished this week, leaving victims angry and perplexed. Jean Banfield, 66, lost her doorbell on Tuesday afternoon. Her husband John, 64, discovered
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Midwife claims she was bullied
A senior midwife claimed she was forced to resign from a Sussex hospital because she was bullied, harassed and intimidated by her boss. Ruth Johnston, 61, from Lewes, told a Brighton employment tribunal her life was made a misery after she was promoted
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Joy as student returns from jungle nightmare
The father of a British student who disappeared for three weeks in a South American jungle spoke of his relief today after being reunited with his son. Michael Dance said he never gave up hope that Luke, 19, was alive after he vanished in a remote corner
