Archive
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The crdit is given to debt Act
Small firms are starting to charge late-payers interest on outstanding debts. Research by the Credit Management Research Centre showed the number of small firms which have taken advantage of the Late Payment of Commercial Debts Act had doubled. One in
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New start for one of town's oldest firms
Attree and Kent, one of the oldest funeral directors in the South, has reopened its Brighton premises after an extensive refurbishment. Former Brighton mayor Councillor Francis Tonks unveiled a plaque at the Church Street offices to mark the event. Funeral
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D-day for Connex
The French rail operator Connex will learn today whether it has succeeded in its bid to continue to run rail services in Sussex. Connex is vying with Govia, which currently runs Thameslink, for the lucrative franchise. Both companies are promising an
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School dinners fury
A pressure group is calling for the resignation of council chiefs responsible for scrapping hot meals in West Sussex primary schools. Hot school meals were axed by the local authority last September in a bid to save £500,000. The meals were replaced with
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Users' expense
A correspondent complains about the truncation of bus route 25 (Opinion, October 13). This may have started in May, when Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company withdrew services 42 and 44 which served Churchill Square and replaced them with service 21
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All change
Nigel Breakspear makes an important point about the antiquated way in which the electoral roll is compiled. The roll now being put together will not even come into force until next February and could be up to 18 months out of date before it is superseded
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Communication
People arguing both for and against the new scout hut proposed for Steyning will use statistics to back their point of view, but the most important issue now is to learn for the future. The long debate has show we have a communication problem in the community
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Above average
I am grateful to the Argus for highlighting Brighton and Hove Council's above average performance in the government's social services league tables (Argus, October 13). In case there's any confusion, I would like to point out because of our good performance
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Eat your words
Some of John Richards' comments in his review of Saxons restaurant (Argus Weekend, October 18) were very unfair. To say the food was nothing to write home about is utterly unjustifiable, particularly as he later states some dishes were delicious! We travel
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Summerfield has got plenty of incentive
A surprise win for Plymouth at Withdean tonight could help Kevin Summerfield land the manager's job. The ex-Shrewsbury assistant, an FA Cup semi finalist with Argyle in 1984, has been in charge for four matches since the sacking of Kevin Hodges. A narrow
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Our 'pit-stop' reputation just isn't city material
Lod Formani's excellent argument against the city bid (Argus, October 17) spoke up for the Brighton born and bred and drew attention to the influence London has on the local economy. It also begs the question what actually is a city? Brighton is one of
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Leave them alone
I would like the parents of baby Rhys to know they are not alone in the treatment they received from Brighton and Hove Council bereavement services manager, Stephen Horlock. He also had toys removed from my son Kevin's (P-Nut) grave the day after what
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Surgery setback for Seagulls keeper
Albion No. 1 Mark Cartwright faces a three week lay-off following a hernia operation. Michel Kuipers will now enjoy an extended run in goal and the Seagulls have recalled youngster Will Packham from a loan spell at Bognor to cover the big Dutchman. Kuipers
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Fireworks are on again
Southwick Football Club has stepped in to save a firework display. The club has let the Brighton Lions stage a fund-raising display at its ground on Saturday, November 4. The event was originally to be held at the Sussex County Cricket Club ground in
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Review: It's picture perfect
With Christmas getting closer and closer, many home computer users will be looking for seasonal artwork to create greetings cards, letterheads and other festive documents. Holidays and Festivities Photo Objects Collection may be just what they need with
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Review: Keeping you on track for success
Keeping track of membership details is a club secretary's nightmare. Now a new software product from Vizual Business tools has taken the sting out of record-keeping. This is the most comprehensive club membership tracking software I have ever seen. Vizual
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Review: A game mired in mediocrity
Just like winter follows summer, it has always been inevitable that the start of the new football season will bring about a steady release of sub-standard cash-in titles. That is why you should save your money instead of buying this year's official FA
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BT's blunder leads to billing clawback
Thousands of internet customers are facing large bills after BT neglected to charge them for £30 million of phone calls. A billing error which went unnoticed for six months led the communications giant to accidentally give many customers free internet
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Catch up at Pursuit's cybercafe
Residents and visitors can take a break from shopping or sightseeing to e-mail friends and surf the net thanks to a new town centre cybercafe. Pursuit Internet, in Brighton's Preston Street, offers customers the chance to use the net while having a cup
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Net Shopper
You probably don't want to hear this, but Christmas is only a few weeks away! And if this thought brings you out in a cold sweat, then I've got some good news for you. Today sees the beginning of my guide to buying everything you need for the festive
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Byte: Hirst's skill with skull
Artist Damien Hirst is auctioning his latest piece of death-related art over the internet for charity. Hirst is selling off a pencil drawing of a human skull via website www.eyestorm.com The drawing has a reserve value of $2,500 and the proceeds will
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Byte: New media networking
Wired Sussex has launched a series of monthly networking events for new media entrepreneurs. Wired Gatherings take place on the last Thursday of every month in the upstairs bar at Casa in North Street, Brighton. The idea is for people working in the new
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Pet project wins
Two Sussex businesswomen have picked up awards from the Prince's Youth Business Trust. Barbara Beattie, who runs a holiday home for pets in Eastbourne, won first prize in the Most Unusual Business category at the Anthony Everett awards. A life-long animal
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Flood-hit firm comes to the aid of others
A company which had its headquarters wiped out by the Lewes floods is coming to the aid of schools and other public buildings in the area. But staff at Owen Williams said it would be the best part of a year before many buildings would function properly
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Air rescue firm soars to new high
Air Partner, the company specialising in evacuating business people from the world's trouble spots, has announced record profits. Finding aircraft to evacuate foreign nationals from imminent danger put the Crawley-based company in a strong position. Over
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Tomboy - Shocking Fish
Fish that escaped from ponds in the floods are being captured using electric shocks. Tomboy appears daily in The Argus and is updated each day on this website. You can see more of Tomboy on www.moontoon.co.uk The Moontoon website also has comic strips
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School dinners fury
A pressure group is calling for the resignation of council chiefs responsible for scrapping hot meals in West Sussex primary schools. Hot school meals were axed by the local authority last September in a bid to save £500,000. The meals were replaced with
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Shock troops round up missing fish
An environment hit squad scoured the waterways of flood-ravaged Lewes yesterday - to find and catch missing goldfish. Ornamental garden fish were some of the forgotten victims of last week's downpour as many were washed from their homes in private ponds
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Passengers 'chuffed' at Connex axe
Commuters at Brighton station this morning largely welcomed the news it was goodbye Connex. There was agreement that the French-owned rail company deserved to lose its franchise on the Brighton line. Commuters said they hoped its replacement, Govia, would
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Users' expense
A correspondent complains about the truncation of bus route 25 (Opinion, October 13). This may have started in May, when Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company withdrew services 42 and 44 which served Churchill Square and replaced them with service 21
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Trash troubles
In the 11 weeks since Sita began its service in August, I've have only had three regular collections, with eight missed. My calculations make that a 72 per cent failure rate! If Richard Boele has had only two regular collections out of 11 that equates
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All change
Nigel Breakspear makes an important point about the antiquated way in which the electoral roll is compiled. The roll now being put together will not even come into force until next February and could be up to 18 months out of date before it is superseded
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Date
Communication
People arguing both for and against the new scout hut proposed for Steyning will use statistics to back their point of view, but the most important issue now is to learn for the future. The long debate has show we have a communication problem in the community
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Give generously
The Royal British Legion recently celebrated its 75th Anniversary as a major caring charity. Remembrance Day is Sunday, November 12 and I urge Argus readers to support the Royal British Legion as generously as possible. The Royal British Legion undertakes
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Summerfield has got plenty of incentive
A surprise win for Plymouth at Withdean tonight could help Kevin Summerfield land the manager's job. The ex-Shrewsbury assistant, an FA Cup semi finalist with Argyle in 1984, has been in charge for four matches since the sacking of Kevin Hodges. A narrow
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Our 'pit-stop' reputation just isn't city material
Lod Formani's excellent argument against the city bid (Argus, October 17) spoke up for the Brighton born and bred and drew attention to the influence London has on the local economy. It also begs the question what actually is a city? Brighton is one of
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Drop of good fortune for Lewes
Lewes grabbed their first win of the season but it was laced with a hefty drop of controversy. Martin Lovell's drop goal was initially ruled out, then allowed to stand to give the hosts an 18-15 verdict over Crawley. A fifth successive London Three South
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Review: A game mired in mediocrity
Just like winter follows summer, it has always been inevitable that the start of the new football season will bring about a steady release of sub-standard cash-in titles. That is why you should save your money instead of buying this year's official FA
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You're never too old for e-learning
A company has been set up to make it easier for older people to use computers, e-mail and the internet. Portslade-based Clickton targets its business specifically at people over 50 who have never used the internet before. The company aims to advise potential
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Five-hour wait for Martine's moment
More than 500 people queued for up to five and a half hours to catch a glimpse of singer Martine McCutcheon at a record signing yesterday. The 24-year-old former EastEnders star swapped Albert Square for Churchill Square, Brighton, as she promoted her
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Itching for a Switch
When you need more than one PC on your desk, it is hard to find space for all the extra kit. Now a new and surprisingly uncomplicated device called a SwitchView allows a user to connect up to four PCs to a single monitor, keyboard and mouse. The SwitchView
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BT's blunder leads to billing clawback
Thousands of internet customers are facing large bills after BT neglected to charge them for £30 million of phone calls. A billing error which went unnoticed for six months led the communications giant to accidentally give many customers free internet
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Cut the claptrap, says waste guru
It's time to draw a line under the throwaway society, according to a top waste expert. Australian Gerard Gillespie quoted a Navaho proverb as he called for a massive shift from landfill and incineration towards recycling. "You are the people we have been
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Catch up at Pursuit's cybercafe
Residents and visitors can take a break from shopping or sightseeing to e-mail friends and surf the net thanks to a new town centre cybercafe. Pursuit Internet, in Brighton's Preston Street, offers customers the chance to use the net while having a cup
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Net Shopper
You probably don't want to hear this, but Christmas is only a few weeks away! And if this thought brings you out in a cold sweat, then I've got some good news for you. Today sees the beginning of my guide to buying everything you need for the festive
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Byte: Training for the jobless
An IT company is offering free web design training to the unemployed. People living in the East Brighton area (BN2 1, BN2 2 and BN2 5) are eligible for the course, which is run by dex. Classes will take place at the company's premises in New England Street
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Pet project wins
Two Sussex businesswomen have picked up awards from the Prince's Youth Business Trust. Barbara Beattie, who runs a holiday home for pets in Eastbourne, won first prize in the Most Unusual Business category at the Anthony Everett awards. A life-long animal
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Flood-hit firm comes to the aid of others
A company which had its headquarters wiped out by the Lewes floods is coming to the aid of schools and other public buildings in the area. But staff at Owen Williams said it would be the best part of a year before many buildings would function properly
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Air rescue firm soars to new high
Air Partner, the company specialising in evacuating business people from the world's trouble spots, has announced record profits. Finding aircraft to evacuate foreign nationals from imminent danger put the Crawley-based company in a strong position. Over
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Profits not hit by recent fuel crisis
Last month's fuel crisis which gripped Britain failed to shake business confidence in the UK. A report from business information group Dun & Bradstreet, showed the 1,000 managers and finance directors questioned had not changed their expectations
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Tomboy - Shocking Fish
Fish that escaped from ponds in the floods are being captured using electric shocks. Tomboy appears daily in The Argus and is updated each day on this website. You can see more of Tomboy on www.moontoon.co.uk The Moontoon website also has comic strips
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Signal Failure, by Lizzie Enfield
"It could be worse. You could be walking down the middle of a railway track in the pitch black and pouring rain." I was speaking to friend Mark, as we walked down the middle of the railway track, in the pitch dark and pouring rain. "With a dog in your
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Trash troubles
In the 11 weeks since Sita began its service in August, I've have only had three regular collections, with eight missed. My calculations make that a 72 per cent failure rate! If Richard Boele has had only two regular collections out of 11 that equates
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Give generously
The Royal British Legion recently celebrated its 75th Anniversary as a major caring charity. Remembrance Day is Sunday, November 12 and I urge Argus readers to support the Royal British Legion as generously as possible. The Royal British Legion undertakes
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It's time to deliver
After presiding over the most unpopular train service in the country, Connex has been given its marching orders. Late services, cancellations and dirty, overcrowded trains have all been the bane of commuters' lives. Connex had years to plough in the kind
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Four-midable Brighton top
Brighton went top of the Kent and Sussex Regional League after crushing Mid Sussex 6-0. It was a fourth successive win for Brighton but skipper Carlo Missirian was quick to praise fellow Sussex side Mids. Missirian said: "We are obviously pleased but
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Date
Drop of good fortune for Lewes
Lewes grabbed their first win of the season but it was laced with a hefty drop of controversy. Martin Lovell's drop goal was initially ruled out, then allowed to stand to give the hosts an 18-15 verdict over Crawley. A fifth successive London Three South
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High-flying Uckfield take derby honours
Uckfield are neck and neck with the Sussex One leaders after a 32-0 derby win at Crowborough. Flanker Tim Whittaker (two), Phil Andrews and Tim Rowlands scored tries with Nick Ridley's boot boosting the tally. Horsham stay top on points difference after
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You're never too old for e-learning
A company has been set up to make it easier for older people to use computers, e-mail and the internet. Portslade-based Clickton targets its business specifically at people over 50 who have never used the internet before. The company aims to advise potential
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Five-hour wait for Martine's moment
More than 500 people queued for up to five and a half hours to catch a glimpse of singer Martine McCutcheon at a record signing yesterday. The 24-year-old former EastEnders star swapped Albert Square for Churchill Square, Brighton, as she promoted her
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Date
Itching for a Switch
When you need more than one PC on your desk, it is hard to find space for all the extra kit. Now a new and surprisingly uncomplicated device called a SwitchView allows a user to connect up to four PCs to a single monitor, keyboard and mouse. The SwitchView
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Move north or lose your jobs
More than 50 workers face losing their jobs unless they agree to move to the north of England. Portslade-based Flexer Sacks, which was founded more than 80 years ago, will be closed down in a month. It is being shut by its parent company, Scotland-based
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Net Solutions
With Andrew Hardy, owner of DoubleClick-IT Q: Could you please tell me how to take the data from a website page and transfer it to a Word document so it can be kept on file and printed out, when wanted, at any time? A: Surprisingly, this can be quite
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Website of the Week
Love the idea of growing your own veg but can't be bothered with the digging and weeding? Then what you need is an online allotment. The nice people at Veggie Patch are prepared to grow a selection of vegetables of your choice, inform you of their progress
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Byte: Health food for your pet
Health and body product e-tailer ThinkNatural has expanded its website to include a section for pets. Animal products on offer include vitamin tablets, homeopathic remedies, herbal supplements and grooming products. ThinkNatural's director, Emma Crowe
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Byte: Training for the jobless
An IT company is offering free web design training to the unemployed. People living in the East Brighton area (BN2 1, BN2 2 and BN2 5) are eligible for the course, which is run by dex. Classes will take place at the company's premises in New England Street
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Date
The crdit is given to debt Act
Small firms are starting to charge late-payers interest on outstanding debts. Research by the Credit Management Research Centre showed the number of small firms which have taken advantage of the Late Payment of Commercial Debts Act had doubled. One in
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New start for one of town's oldest firms
Attree and Kent, one of the oldest funeral directors in the South, has reopened its Brighton premises after an extensive refurbishment. Former Brighton mayor Councillor Francis Tonks unveiled a plaque at the Church Street offices to mark the event. Funeral
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Profits not hit by recent fuel crisis
Last month's fuel crisis which gripped Britain failed to shake business confidence in the UK. A report from business information group Dun & Bradstreet, showed the 1,000 managers and finance directors questioned had not changed their expectations
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Cheaper homes crisis looms
Experts say the need for affordable housing in Sussex and the South East is 25 per cent higher than predicted a year ago. House prices in the region have risen to almost five-and-a-half times the average income, compared with just under five last year
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D-day for Connex
The French rail operator Connex will learn today whether it has succeeded in its bid to continue to run rail services in Sussex. Connex is vying with Govia, which currently runs Thameslink, for the lucrative franchise. Both companies are promising an
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Signal Failure, by Lizzie Enfield
"It could be worse. You could be walking down the middle of a railway track in the pitch black and pouring rain." I was speaking to friend Mark, as we walked down the middle of the railway track, in the pitch dark and pouring rain. "With a dog in your
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Bullying case girl 'pushed in front of car'
A Crawley woman suing schools chiefs for allegedly failing to protect her from bullies was once pushed in front of an oncoming car, a court heard. Leah Bradford-Smart, 19, is seeking £75,000 damages from West Sussex County Council over an alleged three-year
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Sports car crash victims named
A teenage driver who crashed his parents' £22,000 sports car, killing himself and his passenger, has been named. Driver Christopher George, 18, and passenger Gareth Stew, 17, both from Eastbourne, were killed instantly when the Lotus Elise hit a tree
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Above average
I am grateful to the Argus for highlighting Brighton and Hove Council's above average performance in the government's social services league tables (Argus, October 13). In case there's any confusion, I would like to point out because of our good performance
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Eat your words
Some of John Richards' comments in his review of Saxons restaurant (Argus Weekend, October 18) were very unfair. To say the food was nothing to write home about is utterly unjustifiable, particularly as he later states some dishes were delicious! We travel
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It's time to deliver
After presiding over the most unpopular train service in the country, Connex has been given its marching orders. Late services, cancellations and dirty, overcrowded trains have all been the bane of commuters' lives. Connex had years to plough in the kind
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Date
Four-midable Brighton top
Brighton went top of the Kent and Sussex Regional League after crushing Mid Sussex 6-0. It was a fourth successive win for Brighton but skipper Carlo Missirian was quick to praise fellow Sussex side Mids. Missirian said: "We are obviously pleased but
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Date
Leave them alone
I would like the parents of baby Rhys to know they are not alone in the treatment they received from Brighton and Hove Council bereavement services manager, Stephen Horlock. He also had toys removed from my son Kevin's (P-Nut) grave the day after what
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Date
High-flying Uckfield take derby honours
Uckfield are neck and neck with the Sussex One leaders after a 32-0 derby win at Crowborough. Flanker Tim Whittaker (two), Phil Andrews and Tim Rowlands scored tries with Nick Ridley's boot boosting the tally. Horsham stay top on points difference after
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Date
Surgery setback for Seagulls keeper
Albion No. 1 Mark Cartwright faces a three week lay-off following a hernia operation. Michel Kuipers will now enjoy an extended run in goal and the Seagulls have recalled youngster Will Packham from a loan spell at Bognor to cover the big Dutchman. Kuipers
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Fireworks are on again
Southwick Football Club has stepped in to save a firework display. The club has let the Brighton Lions stage a fund-raising display at its ground on Saturday, November 4. The event was originally to be held at the Sussex County Cricket Club ground in
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Review: It's picture perfect
With Christmas getting closer and closer, many home computer users will be looking for seasonal artwork to create greetings cards, letterheads and other festive documents. Holidays and Festivities Photo Objects Collection may be just what they need with
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Date
Review: Keeping you on track for success
Keeping track of membership details is a club secretary's nightmare. Now a new software product from Vizual Business tools has taken the sting out of record-keeping. This is the most comprehensive club membership tracking software I have ever seen. Vizual
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Date
Move north or lose your jobs
More than 50 workers face losing their jobs unless they agree to move to the north of England. Portslade-based Flexer Sacks, which was founded more than 80 years ago, will be closed down in a month. It is being shut by its parent company, Scotland-based
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Date
Net Solutions
With Andrew Hardy, owner of DoubleClick-IT Q: Could you please tell me how to take the data from a website page and transfer it to a Word document so it can be kept on file and printed out, when wanted, at any time? A: Surprisingly, this can be quite
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Date
Website of the Week
Love the idea of growing your own veg but can't be bothered with the digging and weeding? Then what you need is an online allotment. The nice people at Veggie Patch are prepared to grow a selection of vegetables of your choice, inform you of their progress
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Date
Byte: Hirst's skill with skull
Artist Damien Hirst is auctioning his latest piece of death-related art over the internet for charity. Hirst is selling off a pencil drawing of a human skull via website www.eyestorm.com The drawing has a reserve value of $2,500 and the proceeds will
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Byte: New media networking
Wired Sussex has launched a series of monthly networking events for new media entrepreneurs. Wired Gatherings take place on the last Thursday of every month in the upstairs bar at Casa in North Street, Brighton. The idea is for people working in the new
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Byte: Health food for your pet
Health and body product e-tailer ThinkNatural has expanded its website to include a section for pets. Animal products on offer include vitamin tablets, homeopathic remedies, herbal supplements and grooming products. ThinkNatural's director, Emma Crowe
