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Brotherly love that helped build a fortune
They were inseparable, but the Nevell brothers gave outsiders few clues to their wealth. Alan and Adrian Nevell amassed their fortune by building up a portfolio of property along the South Coast. But perhaps the only outward sign was the fact that they
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House prices 'will rise again'
House prices in Brighton and Hove will continue to rocket in the next few months as the benefits of city status are felt, estate agents have forecast. The publicity and knock-on effects, along with improvements in rail services, are expected to see many
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Home Truths, by Jacqui Bealing
You are dying to know what my New Year's resolutions are, aren't you? You must be, because everybody else has been asking me. I'm not sure why. I must look like someone who is in dire need of a total make-over. Until last week, I hadn't given the New
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Bar Geste
Three former French Foreign Legionnaires have ended up working together at the same Sussex watering hole. Rik Cowlard, Dean Huish and Glynn Ford's days in the Legion were a world away from Bar Med in Western Road, Hove. But they reckon the discipline
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Terrible
I write with reference to Victor Causabon-Vincent's refusal to pay council tax (Argus, December 20). As district and town councillor, residents who are facing eviction because of the problems housing benefit and council tax arrears should contact me.
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Diamond advice
Arthur and Frances Baldock are a lovely couple: Sixty years married, they love living in Brighton and Hove and are dedicated to their large family. Now they are rededicating their marriage vows on their diamond anniversary. Frances puts their successful
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Tax matters
P.R. Mockridge (Opinion, December 8) implied councils have discretion to reduce or waive council tax. I would like to clarify this issue for the benefit of readers. Lewes District Council administers a National Council Tax Scheme that applies to all relevant
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Well done one and all
Congratulations to the Sussex heroes who have been rewarded in the New Year's Honours List today. From the already famous to those who diligently go about their jobs and charity work, their recognition is much deserved. The pleasure Ted Dexter, Spike
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Youth in Action: In at the deep end
Burgess Hill's swimmers have just learned they have been promoted to division one east of the Speedo National League (South). The club believed they had missed out when they were third behind Dover and Maidstone in the play-off at Gillingham with the
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Flood victims throw party
Flood victims gathered at a Christmas party organised to provide light relief after months of worry. Young and old took part in yesterday's event, organised by the Lewes Flood Aftercare Group and held at All Saints Arts Centre. The highlight of the afternoon
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Dog rescuer has her day
A woman made an MBE for launching the country's first Labrador dog rescue service has told how finding a £5 note turned her dream into reality. Jamie Lee-Judson has successfully rehomed hundreds of dogs since founding the Labrador Rescue Society, based
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Posthumous OBE for modest Ron
Ronald Ablett did not even tell his wife he had been nominated for an honour. When the unassuming founder of Hove Society for the Disabled received notification from Downing Street that he was to be made an OBE, he quietly tucked it away in a drawer.
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Real honour for cricketing great
He has been known as Lord Ted for years but flamboyant former Sussex cricket captain Ted Dexter now has a real honour. The 65-year-old, who also captained England and served as chairman of selectors, today becomes a CBE for services to cricket. He was
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The sky at knight
Sussex stargazer and TV favourite Patrick Moore is to be made a knight in the New Year honours. The 77-year-old stargazer, who has been presenting The Sky At Night for 43 years, is honoured for his services to the popularisation of science and to broadcasting
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Snow's no problem for winter wallabies
Meet the marsupials who don't mind if it's blowing a blizzard. The 40 Bennett wallabies at Leonardslee Gardens, Lower Beeding, near Horsham, are relishing the cold snap and cutting a cute figure in their pens. The Bennetts, also known as red-necked wallabies
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House prices 'will rise again'
House prices in Brighton and Hove will continue to rocket in the next few months as the benefits of city status are felt, estate agents have forecast. The publicity and knock-on effects, along with improvements in rail services, are expected to see many
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Date
Terrible
I write with reference to Victor Causabon-Vincent's refusal to pay council tax (Argus, December 20). As district and town councillor, residents who are facing eviction because of the problems housing benefit and council tax arrears should contact me.
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Charity here
It amazes me that whenever one hears of a disaster such as a flood, earthquake or hurricane anywhere overseas, we are the first to be asked to donate; any bank or building society will take your donations. And if we are lucky, we are told of how many
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Diamond advice
Arthur and Frances Baldock are a lovely couple: Sixty years married, they love living in Brighton and Hove and are dedicated to their large family. Now they are rededicating their marriage vows on their diamond anniversary. Frances puts their successful
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Aid of the party
It has been a difficult Christmas for those forced to flee their homes in the October floods. But thanks to volunteer workers, fund-raisers for the Lewes Flood Appeal and local businesses, there has been a helping hand from the community. A concert arranged
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Well done one and all
Congratulations to the Sussex heroes who have been rewarded in the New Year's Honours List today. From the already famous to those who diligently go about their jobs and charity work, their recognition is much deserved. The pleasure Ted Dexter, Spike
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Couple bailed in dead baby probe
A couple arrested after the decomposing body of a two-year-old boy was found in his cot have been released on bail, police said today. The man, 25, and the 21-year-old woman have been held in custody since the grim discovery on Thursday. The couple, who
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Posthumous OBE for modest Ron
Ronald Ablett did not even tell his wife he had been nominated for an honour. When the unassuming founder of Hove Society for the Disabled received notification from Downing Street that he was to be made an OBE, he quietly tucked it away in a drawer.
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Real honour for cricketing great
He has been known as Lord Ted for years but flamboyant former Sussex cricket captain Ted Dexter now has a real honour. The 65-year-old, who also captained England and served as chairman of selectors, today becomes a CBE for services to cricket. He was
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Snow's no problem for winter wallabies
Meet the marsupials who don't mind if it's blowing a blizzard. The 40 Bennett wallabies at Leonardslee Gardens, Lower Beeding, near Horsham, are relishing the cold snap and cutting a cute figure in their pens. The Bennetts, also known as red-necked wallabies
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Cynical move
Having failed to convince the majority of the public that their "sport" is anything but a barbarous, blood-thirsty activity, the hunting fraternity, under the leadership of the Countryside Alliance, plans to intimidate the Government by holding another
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Charity here
It amazes me that whenever one hears of a disaster such as a flood, earthquake or hurricane anywhere overseas, we are the first to be asked to donate; any bank or building society will take your donations. And if we are lucky, we are told of how many
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Aid of the party
It has been a difficult Christmas for those forced to flee their homes in the October floods. But thanks to volunteer workers, fund-raisers for the Lewes Flood Appeal and local businesses, there has been a helping hand from the community. A concert arranged
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Spray paint clue to doorman's attacker
Pub doorman Richard Powell gave police a vital clue when he was brutally attacked - he sprayed his assailant with bright green paint. The paint, known as criminal identifier spray, takes a week to wear off and detectives hope witnesses may have spotted
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Bike power
Stuart Bower (Opinion, December 19) is only partly right when he criticises motorbikes. Motorbikes are more environmentally friendly than cars, buses and lorries. How many do you see stuck in traffic jams or causing traffic congestion and hold-ups? Motorbikes
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Cut the cuts
With council tax being increased to keep up with council funding, national health service upkeep and OAP homes etc, it would help if district and county councils cut spending in their own departments, eg. public parks and gardens. On my reckoning, it
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Police presence that's woefully inadequate
Why on earth does the Government and Brighton and Hove Council treat us like idiots? It is glaringly obvious to anyone who has lived in Brighton for the last five years that there are far fewer policemen about. The only time a policeman is seen, like
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Abbey targets Seagulls
Hotshot Ben Abbey is aiming for another top-of-the-table scalp when he returns to Sussex on New Year's Day. The former Crawley Town striker is likely to be up front for Southend as they tackle Albion at Withdean. And he will be out to repeat his matchwinning
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Couple bailed in dead baby probe
A couple arrested after the decomposing body of a two-year-old boy was found in his cot have been released on bail, police said today. The man, 25, and the 21-year-old woman have been held in custody since the grim discovery on Thursday. The couple, who
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A bumper crop of honours
Here is the full list of Sussex people rewarded in the New Year's Honours list. KNIGHTS BACHELOR: Patrick Alfred Caldwell Moore, CBE. For services to the popularisation of science and to broadcasting. (Selsey) ORDER OF THE COMPANIONS OF HONOUR: CH David
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Gong for funnyman Spike
Comic genius Spike Milligan welcomed an honorary knighthood in typically eccentric fashion, saying simply: "Help!" The 82-year-old star, who lives at Uddimore, near Rye, has been recognised as one of the country's most prolific and original funnymen.
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Brotherly love that helped build a fortune
They were inseparable, but the Nevell brothers gave outsiders few clues to their wealth. Alan and Adrian Nevell amassed their fortune by building up a portfolio of property along the South Coast. But perhaps the only outward sign was the fact that they
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Date
Home Truths, by Jacqui Bealing
You are dying to know what my New Year's resolutions are, aren't you? You must be, because everybody else has been asking me. I'm not sure why. I must look like someone who is in dire need of a total make-over. Until last week, I hadn't given the New
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Bar Geste
Three former French Foreign Legionnaires have ended up working together at the same Sussex watering hole. Rik Cowlard, Dean Huish and Glynn Ford's days in the Legion were a world away from Bar Med in Western Road, Hove. But they reckon the discipline
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Date
Cynical move
Having failed to convince the majority of the public that their "sport" is anything but a barbarous, blood-thirsty activity, the hunting fraternity, under the leadership of the Countryside Alliance, plans to intimidate the Government by holding another
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Date
Tax matters
P.R. Mockridge (Opinion, December 8) implied councils have discretion to reduce or waive council tax. I would like to clarify this issue for the benefit of readers. Lewes District Council administers a National Council Tax Scheme that applies to all relevant
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Date
Spray paint clue to doorman's attacker
Pub doorman Richard Powell gave police a vital clue when he was brutally attacked - he sprayed his assailant with bright green paint. The paint, known as criminal identifier spray, takes a week to wear off and detectives hope witnesses may have spotted
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Date
Bike power
Stuart Bower (Opinion, December 19) is only partly right when he criticises motorbikes. Motorbikes are more environmentally friendly than cars, buses and lorries. How many do you see stuck in traffic jams or causing traffic congestion and hold-ups? Motorbikes
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Date
Cut the cuts
With council tax being increased to keep up with council funding, national health service upkeep and OAP homes etc, it would help if district and county councils cut spending in their own departments, eg. public parks and gardens. On my reckoning, it
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Date
Police presence that's woefully inadequate
Why on earth does the Government and Brighton and Hove Council treat us like idiots? It is glaringly obvious to anyone who has lived in Brighton for the last five years that there are far fewer policemen about. The only time a policeman is seen, like
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Date
Youth in Action: In at the deep end
Burgess Hill's swimmers have just learned they have been promoted to division one east of the Speedo National League (South). The club believed they had missed out when they were third behind Dover and Maidstone in the play-off at Gillingham with the
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Date
Abbey targets Seagulls
Hotshot Ben Abbey is aiming for another top-of-the-table scalp when he returns to Sussex on New Year's Day. The former Crawley Town striker is likely to be up front for Southend as they tackle Albion at Withdean. And he will be out to repeat his matchwinning
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Date
Flood victims throw party
Flood victims gathered at a Christmas party organised to provide light relief after months of worry. Young and old took part in yesterday's event, organised by the Lewes Flood Aftercare Group and held at All Saints Arts Centre. The highlight of the afternoon
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Date
A bumper crop of honours
Here is the full list of Sussex people rewarded in the New Year's Honours list. KNIGHTS BACHELOR: Patrick Alfred Caldwell Moore, CBE. For services to the popularisation of science and to broadcasting. (Selsey) ORDER OF THE COMPANIONS OF HONOUR: CH David
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Dog rescuer has her day
A woman made an MBE for launching the country's first Labrador dog rescue service has told how finding a £5 note turned her dream into reality. Jamie Lee-Judson has successfully rehomed hundreds of dogs since founding the Labrador Rescue Society, based
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Gong for funnyman Spike
Comic genius Spike Milligan welcomed an honorary knighthood in typically eccentric fashion, saying simply: "Help!" The 82-year-old star, who lives at Uddimore, near Rye, has been recognised as one of the country's most prolific and original funnymen.
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The sky at knight
Sussex stargazer and TV favourite Patrick Moore is to be made a knight in the New Year honours. The 77-year-old stargazer, who has been presenting The Sky At Night for 43 years, is honoured for his services to the popularisation of science and to broadcasting
