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Residents' loo gift to council
Residents are raising £25,000 to provide toilets they say are desperately needed at their local park. But Brighton and Hove Council is balking at the gift because it cannot afford the running costs. Members of the residents' group PARC - Play Area in
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Family drug centre gets go-ahead to move
A residential centre for former drug addicts has been given the go-ahead despite protests from residents. Phoenix House, which gives substance misusers a chance to rebuild their lives and end their dependence on drugs or alcohol, has won permission to
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Firework fury
Fireworks are already being let off in our area late at night and it is still four weeks until firework night! Isn't it about time private fireworks were banned and only organised displays allowed? This would save elderly people and pets from being terrified
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Where now?
It was interesting to see the photo of the elegant spiral staircase, situated in the East Street lock of Hanningtons, where I worked for ten years between 1949 and 1959. I was in the first floor showroom and used those stairs many times every day. I was
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Local hero
The article on Hanningtons department store and the family who owns it (Argus September 29) mentions that the fourth son, James, became a church curate and is believed to have been martyred in Africa. I am glad to be able to fill in a little more of the
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Folks on the hill
Congratulations to a hardy group of people in Bevendean who have built their own houses on the hillside. Not only were they cheap but the co-op members will also have low heating costs because of the unusual building methods used. Each house has been
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A good refuge
People living near the site of a new centre for recovering drug addicts are alarmed at the prospect. They have visions of pushers congregating around the doors and making themselves a nuisance to pupils at two nearby schools. But there has been no history
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Flood lessons to be learnt
The worst floods for years hit Sussex with a vengeance this week with three inches of rain yesterday coming on top of unusually heavy falls in the previous week. There was alarm when one man was swept away and chaos caused when railway lines, roads and
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Rugby union: Heath video stars
Haywards Heath hope Henry Goodburn's video skills can help them through what should be a gruelling battle in the Hampshire mud tomorrow. Heath take their near perfect London Two South record to the tight confines of Alton, where a big home pack and midweek
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Speedway: Here comes the champ
New world champion Mark Loram roars into Arlington Stadium tomorrow night (7.30). Loram, the first British rider to win the Grand Prix series, is certain to get a huge reception from the Eastbourne supporters when he lines up for Poole Pirates. Once the
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He's still a top dog
Barbie Keel shouldn't be too worried about her dog, Juke, who lost a front leg in an accident. Obviously, four legs is the ideal, but my Labrador, Barney, is now eight and has spent the past six years without one of his front legs. Barney enjoys short
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FA Cup: Horsham relish underdog role
RIVAL bosses George Wakeling and John Maggs know all about Horsham heartache in the FA Cup. The veteran managers go head-to-head at the Pilot Field tomorrow as Hastings tackle their county rivals in a third qualifying round showdown at the Pilot Field
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Desperate for a major donation
The family of a terminally-ill child is devastated the hospice it relies on for respite care and support is facing closure. Kathy Hemestretch, of Elm Drive, Hove, nurses her 15-year-old son Kieran round the clock. She said she would be lost without the
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Save our hospital, say campaigners
Campaigners against the closure of an Eastbourne hospital have drawn up a battle plan to try to secure its future. Eastbourne Liberal Democrats are spearheading the campaign to save All Saints Hospital on the seafront. Following the recent announcements
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The day the rains came
Not since the 1987 hurricane has Sussex suffered so much from the elements. Monsoon-like downpours and overflowing rivers brought flooding misery to towns, villages and vast stretches of the Sussex countryside. It brought scores of rescues, acts of heroism
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Post office shuts suddenly
Residents were shocked to find their post office had suddenly closed down. Customers turning up to use the Seaford main office in Church Road on Tuesday were greeted by closed doors and a note saying it would be shut until further notice. Lewes MP Norman
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The burner debate: Councillor John Ballance
Here the Brighton and Hove environment councillor says we should look at incineration as part of an overall waste strategy. BACK in August, in a lengthy and closely reasoned position statement, the East Sussex branch of the Campaign for the Protection
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Residents' loo gift to council
Residents are raising £25,000 to provide toilets they say are desperately needed at their local park. But Brighton and Hove Council is balking at the gift because it cannot afford the running costs. Members of the residents' group PARC - Play Area in
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I want a choice at the election, by John Parry
The hugely-controversial, Home Office-inspired report by the Runnymede Trust on the future of multi-ethnic Britain is a frightening document. It is not just the contents of the report which is so deeply disturbing but what the report reveals about New
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Family drug centre gets go-ahead to move
A residential centre for former drug addicts has been given the go-ahead despite protests from residents. Phoenix House, which gives substance misusers a chance to rebuild their lives and end their dependence on drugs or alcohol, has won permission to
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The day after the deluge
A major mopping-up operation began today in flood-devastated Uckfield. The water may have gone but the costly clean-up has only just begun. Yesterday the town saw the worst floods in living memory cause millions of pounds of damage. The town was submerged
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Anguish of flood-hit traders
Lewes shopkeepers whose businesses have been devastated by flooding spoke today of their "desperation" to get back into their properties and begin cleaning up. Dozens of businesses in Cliffe High Street remained under 2ft of water today. Pauline Divall
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Minister sees damage for himself
Flood defence minister Elliot Morley today met victims of the floods that devastated Lewes and Uckfield. Mr Morley first visited Lewes, where much of the town remains under water. He met Assistant Chief Constable Nigel Yeo to discuss the rescue operation
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Now the clear-up begins
Insurers faced a multi-billion pound payout today as the worst floods to hit Sussex for 40 years finally began to recede. Homes and businesses have been left devastated and insurers fear the floods may turn out to be the UK's costliest natural disaster
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Drugs nonsense
Much nonsense has been spouted in the wake of Ann Widdecombe's zero tolerance on cannabis pronouncement at the Conservative Party Conference. Not least is the oft-repeated pro-drugs lobby statement that soft drugs are safer than cigarettes or alcohol.
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Let's meet up
I was a junior in the dress department at Hanningtons between 1944 and 1948. My buyer was Mrs Devine and there were about ten other juniors. If possible, I would like to get in touch with them. I would like to arrange a date sometime in November to meet
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Folks on the hill
Congratulations to a hardy group of people in Bevendean who have built their own houses on the hillside. Not only were they cheap but the co-op members will also have low heating costs because of the unusual building methods used. Each house has been
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Leave them be
Lord Bassam, the former leader of Brighton and Hove Council, attended a meeting on Friday, October 6, to discuss homelessness and begging. He was quoted as saying he would like to see less harassment of people by beggars and sellers of the Big Issue (
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Rugby union: Heath video stars
Haywards Heath hope Henry Goodburn's video skills can help them through what should be a gruelling battle in the Hampshire mud tomorrow. Heath take their near perfect London Two South record to the tight confines of Alton, where a big home pack and midweek
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He's still a top dog
Barbie Keel shouldn't be too worried about her dog, Juke, who lost a front leg in an accident. Obviously, four legs is the ideal, but my Labrador, Barney, is now eight and has spent the past six years without one of his front legs. Barney enjoys short
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FA Cup: Tigers and Rooks go for gold
Saltdean will be flying the flag for the Sussex County League tomorrow when they take on visitors Devizes Town in the FA Cup third qualifying round. Tigers manager Glenn Burvill said: "It's the biggest game in our club's history as we have never been
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FA Cup: Horsham relish underdog role
RIVAL bosses George Wakeling and John Maggs know all about Horsham heartache in the FA Cup. The veteran managers go head-to-head at the Pilot Field tomorrow as Hastings tackle their county rivals in a third qualifying round showdown at the Pilot Field
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Hate crime crackdown
A major bid to crack down on racist and homophobic crimes was launched today. Brighton and Hove has been given £1.2 million, the largest amount outside London, to tackle the problem. An anti-victimisation unit has been set up and will involve the police
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Single mums go online
Yasuda Brindley-Avery found herself a lone parent after 13 years of marriage. Her separation from her husband left her facing dozens of new problems and challenges. Her friend Louise Garratt had also recently separated from her husband and was on the
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Dead man named
A man who died from stab wounds in Littlehampton was today named as 33-year-old Andre Nally. Mr Nally, of Old Manor Road, Rustington, was killed after an incident in Dorset Gardens, Littlehampton, on Wednesday night. A man is being quizzed by murder squad
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Past disasters
Sussex has seen regular outbreaks of bizarre weather in the last 13 years. Since the great Great Gale of 1987 we have experienced severe flooding, droughts, high winds, blizzards and even tornadoes. The 108mph winds on October 16, 1987 created an estimated
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Save our hospital, say campaigners
Campaigners against the closure of an Eastbourne hospital have drawn up a battle plan to try to secure its future. Eastbourne Liberal Democrats are spearheading the campaign to save All Saints Hospital on the seafront. Following the recent announcements
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Date
The burner debate: Councillor John Ballance
Here the Brighton and Hove environment councillor says we should look at incineration as part of an overall waste strategy. BACK in August, in a lengthy and closely reasoned position statement, the East Sussex branch of the Campaign for the Protection
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Date
I want a choice at the election, by John Parry
The hugely-controversial, Home Office-inspired report by the Runnymede Trust on the future of multi-ethnic Britain is a frightening document. It is not just the contents of the report which is so deeply disturbing but what the report reveals about New
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Date
The day after the deluge
A major mopping-up operation began today in flood-devastated Uckfield. The water may have gone but the costly clean-up has only just begun. Yesterday the town saw the worst floods in living memory cause millions of pounds of damage. The town was submerged
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Ordeal of the evacuees
People evacuated from their homes in Lewes during the worst of the flooding told of their ordeals today at one of the rest centres set up in the town. Many were carried to safety by lifeboat and taken to the town hall, where the WRVS organised hot meals
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Anguish of flood-hit traders
Lewes shopkeepers whose businesses have been devastated by flooding spoke today of their "desperation" to get back into their properties and begin cleaning up. Dozens of businesses in Cliffe High Street remained under 2ft of water today. Pauline Divall
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Minister sees damage for himself
Flood defence minister Elliot Morley today met victims of the floods that devastated Lewes and Uckfield. Mr Morley first visited Lewes, where much of the town remains under water. He met Assistant Chief Constable Nigel Yeo to discuss the rescue operation
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Now the clear-up begins
Insurers faced a multi-billion pound payout today as the worst floods to hit Sussex for 40 years finally began to recede. Homes and businesses have been left devastated and insurers fear the floods may turn out to be the UK's costliest natural disaster
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Date
Drugs nonsense
Much nonsense has been spouted in the wake of Ann Widdecombe's zero tolerance on cannabis pronouncement at the Conservative Party Conference. Not least is the oft-repeated pro-drugs lobby statement that soft drugs are safer than cigarettes or alcohol.
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Let's meet up
I was a junior in the dress department at Hanningtons between 1944 and 1948. My buyer was Mrs Devine and there were about ten other juniors. If possible, I would like to get in touch with them. I would like to arrange a date sometime in November to meet
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There's no logic
While logic and morality have never been the hallmark of international politics, is it not curious that Tony Blair, Robin Cook and Bill Clinton are so welcoming to new Yugoslavian premier Vojislav Kostunica, a man who is a far more radical Serbian nationalist
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Leave them be
Lord Bassam, the former leader of Brighton and Hove Council, attended a meeting on Friday, October 6, to discuss homelessness and begging. He was quoted as saying he would like to see less harassment of people by beggars and sellers of the Big Issue (
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Ineffective drugs strategy needs greater funding
Be careful about how you buy into a dubious government agenda. While I agree with the notion of helping homeless people who come off the streets and resettle back into the community, this can only realistically be achieved if sufficient resources go into
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Basketball: Bears can bounce back
Errol Seaman is tipping Brighton Bears to halt their losing start to the season in the next couple of games. Bears visit winless Edinburgh Rocks tonight before entertaining Manchester Giants in the National Cup first round tomorrow and former Giants small
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FA Cup: Tigers and Rooks go for gold
Saltdean will be flying the flag for the Sussex County League tomorrow when they take on visitors Devizes Town in the FA Cup third qualifying round. Tigers manager Glenn Burvill said: "It's the biggest game in our club's history as we have never been
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We want to play
Albion manager Micky Adams is eager for the Scunthorpe clash to be given the green light. Tomorrow's match is in doubt, because this week's downpours have saturated Withdean. Large areas of the pitch were under water yesterday and referee Len Cable from
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Albion clinch Wicks capture
Albion have clinched the capture of central defender Matthew Wicks. He is joining the Seagulls permanently following his successful month on loan from Peterborough. Wicks met manager Micky Adams and chairman Dick Knight last night to thrash out personal
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Hate crime crackdown
A major bid to crack down on racist and homophobic crimes was launched today. Brighton and Hove has been given £1.2 million, the largest amount outside London, to tackle the problem. An anti-victimisation unit has been set up and will involve the police
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Date
Single mums go online
Yasuda Brindley-Avery found herself a lone parent after 13 years of marriage. Her separation from her husband left her facing dozens of new problems and challenges. Her friend Louise Garratt had also recently separated from her husband and was on the
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Date
Dead man named
A man who died from stab wounds in Littlehampton was today named as 33-year-old Andre Nally. Mr Nally, of Old Manor Road, Rustington, was killed after an incident in Dorset Gardens, Littlehampton, on Wednesday night. A man is being quizzed by murder squad
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Date
Past disasters
Sussex has seen regular outbreaks of bizarre weather in the last 13 years. Since the great Great Gale of 1987 we have experienced severe flooding, droughts, high winds, blizzards and even tornadoes. The 108mph winds on October 16, 1987 created an estimated
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Date
Counting the cost of flood mayhem
Sussex was mopping up today after the worst floods in living memory caused millions of pounds of damage. Insurance claims have already started pouring into offices from the hundreds of people who have seen homes, business and schools wrecked or damaged
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Date
The Burner debate: Norman Baker MP
Here the Lewes MP tells why he opposes the idea of an incinerator at Newhaven. SO, the merry dancing by councillors has ended and Newhaven is left stranded, facing the awful prospect of a huge incinerator in town. What a surprise! There has been a dreary
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Ordeal of the evacuees
People evacuated from their homes in Lewes during the worst of the flooding told of their ordeals today at one of the rest centres set up in the town. Many were carried to safety by lifeboat and taken to the town hall, where the WRVS organised hot meals
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Date
Firework fury
Fireworks are already being let off in our area late at night and it is still four weeks until firework night! Isn't it about time private fireworks were banned and only organised displays allowed? This would save elderly people and pets from being terrified
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Date
Where now?
It was interesting to see the photo of the elegant spiral staircase, situated in the East Street lock of Hanningtons, where I worked for ten years between 1949 and 1959. I was in the first floor showroom and used those stairs many times every day. I was
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Date
Local hero
The article on Hanningtons department store and the family who owns it (Argus September 29) mentions that the fourth son, James, became a church curate and is believed to have been martyred in Africa. I am glad to be able to fill in a little more of the
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Date
There's no logic
While logic and morality have never been the hallmark of international politics, is it not curious that Tony Blair, Robin Cook and Bill Clinton are so welcoming to new Yugoslavian premier Vojislav Kostunica, a man who is a far more radical Serbian nationalist
-
Date
A good refuge
People living near the site of a new centre for recovering drug addicts are alarmed at the prospect. They have visions of pushers congregating around the doors and making themselves a nuisance to pupils at two nearby schools. But there has been no history
-
Date
Flood lessons to be learnt
The worst floods for years hit Sussex with a vengeance this week with three inches of rain yesterday coming on top of unusually heavy falls in the previous week. There was alarm when one man was swept away and chaos caused when railway lines, roads and
-
Date
Ineffective drugs strategy needs greater funding
Be careful about how you buy into a dubious government agenda. While I agree with the notion of helping homeless people who come off the streets and resettle back into the community, this can only realistically be achieved if sufficient resources go into
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Date
Speedway: Here comes the champ
New world champion Mark Loram roars into Arlington Stadium tomorrow night (7.30). Loram, the first British rider to win the Grand Prix series, is certain to get a huge reception from the Eastbourne supporters when he lines up for Poole Pirates. Once the
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Date
Basketball: Bears can bounce back
Errol Seaman is tipping Brighton Bears to halt their losing start to the season in the next couple of games. Bears visit winless Edinburgh Rocks tonight before entertaining Manchester Giants in the National Cup first round tomorrow and former Giants small
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Date
We want to play
Albion manager Micky Adams is eager for the Scunthorpe clash to be given the green light. Tomorrow's match is in doubt, because this week's downpours have saturated Withdean. Large areas of the pitch were under water yesterday and referee Len Cable from
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Date
Albion clinch Wicks capture
Albion have clinched the capture of central defender Matthew Wicks. He is joining the Seagulls permanently following his successful month on loan from Peterborough. Wicks met manager Micky Adams and chairman Dick Knight last night to thrash out personal
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Date
Desperate for a major donation
The family of a terminally-ill child is devastated the hospice it relies on for respite care and support is facing closure. Kathy Hemestretch, of Elm Drive, Hove, nurses her 15-year-old son Kieran round the clock. She said she would be lost without the
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Date
The day the rains came
Not since the 1987 hurricane has Sussex suffered so much from the elements. Monsoon-like downpours and overflowing rivers brought flooding misery to towns, villages and vast stretches of the Sussex countryside. It brought scores of rescues, acts of heroism
-
Date
Counting the cost of flood mayhem
Sussex was mopping up today after the worst floods in living memory caused millions of pounds of damage. Insurance claims have already started pouring into offices from the hundreds of people who have seen homes, business and schools wrecked or damaged
-
Date
Post office shuts suddenly
Residents were shocked to find their post office had suddenly closed down. Customers turning up to use the Seaford main office in Church Road on Tuesday were greeted by closed doors and a note saying it would be shut until further notice. Lewes MP Norman
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Date
The Burner debate: Norman Baker MP
Here the Lewes MP tells why he opposes the idea of an incinerator at Newhaven. SO, the merry dancing by councillors has ended and Newhaven is left stranded, facing the awful prospect of a huge incinerator in town. What a surprise! There has been a dreary
