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American expansion is solution
One of the fastest-growing and most successful IT businesses in Sussex is opening a new US base. Brighton-based IT solutions provider the fdm group - which has just made its fourth successive entry in the Sunday Times/Virgin Atlantic Fast- Track 100 list
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Sowing the seeds of paper flowers
Beacon Press, the Sussex-based print firm famous for its use of eco-friendly technology, has been using the ultimate recyclable material. The company, which has won awards for its green policies, is used to customers specifying materials but staff were
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Am I an alien?
Can someone solve a mystery - are we aliens in East Saltdean? Yet another leaflet from the bus company, this time advising of a "revolution" whereby I can travel anywhere in Brighton for £1. But, just a moment, although I can travel between Shoreham and
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Blue buses
Thank goodness that F Robinson (January 3) has spoken out against Brighton buses. Nobody in his right mind would catch one of these vessels after dark. I am reminded of what Brighton resident, the actor Ernest Thesiger, said of serving in the Great War
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Kids under control
With reference to the item on Meridian Tonight (January 3) regarding children being taught martial arts. The programme seemed to suggest that these classes were aimed at creating a generation of mini-thugs, taught by those of a likewise mentality. My
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City outskirts
Mr PR Mockridge is justified in pointing out that Southwick is not part of the city of Brighton and Hove (January 5), but I would like to point out the whole of the conurbation is interdependent. Many residents of Southwick and Shoreham work in Brighton
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Play it again
There has been a mix-up over an adult version of the popular panto Cinderella, which is playing to packed houses at the Theatre Royal in Brighton. Some people queued outside the theatre in New Road only to find the date for selling tickets had been changed
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It beggars belief
Police in Hove say they have demonstrated how to solve another serious social problem with a crackdown on begging. Not one beggar was reported on the streets of Hove and Shoreham last month, compared with 22 in the same month in 1999. The Argus Don't
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Hockey: Many happy returns for buoyant Brighton
Brighton's 2001 promotion push got underway amid a flurry of goals against Horsham on Saturday. As the Kent and Sussex Regional League campaign resumed after its winter break, Brighton were placed third, six points behind leaders Holcombe and three behind
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Dealers prey on the vulnerable
Great work is being achieved in taking people off the streets of Brighton and Hove thanks to the rough sleepers initiative. But it is being seriously undermined by the situation we reveal today, about what happened at Amber Court in Brighton. Amber Court
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Alzheimer's club
I wish to correct a statement attributed to me in your article on December 6, regarding funding for local charities. The Brighton Area Branch of the Alzheimer's Society researched the needs of younger people affected by dementia and then obtained funding
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Boxing: Alldis set for March title clash
Crawley's Michael Alldis could be defending his British super-bantamweight title in March. Alldis was due to make a third defence of his crown in his home town on January 23 but those plans were scuppered when a suitable opponent could not be found. Talk
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Appeal to help catch drug smugglers
Boat owners along the Sussex coastline are being urged to act as lookouts to help catch drug smugglers. Customs officials have issued new guidelines for yacht and motor boat enthusiasts who they say are in an ideal position to spot suspicious behaviour
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Wicks misses Bees trip
Albion stopper Matthew Wicks has suffered a second injury blow. Wicks has recovered from a hamstring strain sustained just before Christmas against Exeter. Now a calf injury in training has ruled the young central defender out of tonight's LDV Vans Trophy
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Beggars cleared from streets
Beggars have been banished from the streets of Hove and Shoreham, latest police figures show. No incidents were reported to, or by police, for the whole of December, compared with 22 in the same month last year. The figures are being hailed as a success
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Nurse killer no longer a medic
A man serving life for killing Sussex nurse Susan Annis has been kicked out of the medical profession. Kevin Cobb was convicted last July of killing the "much loved" 31-year-old colleague after doping her with the rape drug midazolam at the Royal Brompton
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Critical pressures on our county
Building new homes and waste disposal are the most critical pressures facing Sussex, according to the Government's chief environmental watchdog. Housebuilding and waste were singled out by the Environment Agency in a wide ranging review of the state of
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Gas leak havoc for commuters
Commuters faced a nightmare journey home when a gas leak forced the closure of part of the A27. The Sompting bypass, already down to one lane because of roadworks, was closed from Lyons Way to Busticle Lane yesterday afternoon. Workmen punctured the main
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Double trauma for knife threat victim
Robbery victim Sam Kuhl feared for his life when a knifeman grabbed him at a cashpoint and stole his money. But he had a double shock when the bank at first refused to refund a penny of his loss. The 26-year-old off-licence assistant was threatened at
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Floods could mean council tax hike
East Sussex householders could face a big hike in their council tax if the Government does not pledge extra cash for flood repairs. Bills might have to rise by a minimum of 8.3 per cent - an increase of £73 for the average Band D household in the county
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'Rip-off' rap for holiday firm
A Sussex-based holiday firm faces legal action from trade watchdogs over "rip-off" cancellation charges. The Office of Fair Trading yesterday said it could take First Choice and its three main competitors to court. The watchdog said holidaymakers were
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Floods flush out the rats
Pest controllers are fighting an invasion of rats after floods flushed them out of their waterlogged homes. The number of rats on the streets throughout Sussex has increased dramatically thanks to rising water levels in sewers. David Sankey, owner of
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Hardware: Trump card for those on the move
Faster downloads and higher data throughput are the main advantages of the 3Com 10/100 LAN+56k Global Modem Type III PC card. Designed for the mobile professional, but just as comfortable in a student's laptop, the Global Modem card offers a versatile
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Drink-drive campaign disappoints
Sussex traffic police say they will redouble their efforts after disappointing Christmas drink-drive figures. Officers carried out 1,000 breath tests, of which 61 - or six per cent - proved positive, about the national average. Of the 326 motorists tested
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Woman's gang rape ordeal
A gang of men spiked a 21-year-old woman's drink and repeatedly raped her, a court heard. The attack allegedly took place after the woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was out celebrating her 21st birthday at the Walkabout Bar, West Street,
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Five keys to greater success
The Sussex economy is set to strengthen in 2001 says the man with his finger of the pulse of local business. Ken Caldwell, chief executive of Sussex Enterprise, believes the year will see further progress for the local economy, which considerably out-performed
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Sowing the seeds of paper flowers
Beacon Press, the Sussex-based print firm famous for its use of eco-friendly technology, has been using the ultimate recyclable material. The company, which has won awards for its green policies, is used to customers specifying materials but staff were
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Am I an alien?
Can someone solve a mystery - are we aliens in East Saltdean? Yet another leaflet from the bus company, this time advising of a "revolution" whereby I can travel anywhere in Brighton for £1. But, just a moment, although I can travel between Shoreham and
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Date
Blue buses
Thank goodness that F Robinson (January 3) has spoken out against Brighton buses. Nobody in his right mind would catch one of these vessels after dark. I am reminded of what Brighton resident, the actor Ernest Thesiger, said of serving in the Great War
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Signal Failure, by Lizzie Enfield
I'm never going on another train again," I was told by a woman who I regularly see on my journey to work but have never actually spoken to before. And one of the reasons for not having even exchanged so much as a "Would you believe it signal failure at
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Memorials mark horrors of the Holocaust
Memorials across Sussex will be held at the end of this month to mark the first Holocaust Memorial Day. Church services and other events will be staged on Saturday 27 January to remember the millions of Jews killed in the Nazi death camps. The Sussex
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Keeper joining Palace
Albion have agreed an undisclosed compensation package with Crystal Palace for goalkeeping prospect Lance Cronin. The 15-year-old is signing a lucrative five-year contract with the Seagulls' traditional arch rivals on the Selhurst Park pitch at half time
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Man dies in rail horror
A man was killed by a high-speed train today. He was struck by the 12.05pm Gatwick Express travelling from the airport in West Sussex to London's Victoria Station. It happened near Purley station in Surrey and other services on the main Brighton-London
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Floods could mean council tax hike
East Sussex householders could face a big hike in their council tax if the Government does not pledge extra cash for flood repairs. Bills might have to rise by a minimum of 8.3 per cent - an increase of £73 for the average Band D household in the county
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City outskirts
Mr PR Mockridge is justified in pointing out that Southwick is not part of the city of Brighton and Hove (January 5), but I would like to point out the whole of the conurbation is interdependent. Many residents of Southwick and Shoreham work in Brighton
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Police praise
Recently I had occasion to ring the police on the non-emergency number after a caller came to my house in the early hours of the morning. The replay from the call centre was immediate. I was transferred to the communications office at Brighton with no
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Tory women
Regarding Liz Stewart's remarks (January 2), I am one of the many who will back Jenny Langston as a candidate in the next election and I am sure her web site will soon be buzzing. Women who stand for the Conservative party, Ms Stewart, have always had
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Mother's anger at council cuts
The mother of a teenager with special needs has hit out at Brighton and Hove Council for cutbacks which she fears will severely disturb her son. Lesley Baker, who has four special needs children, is angry at Brighton and Hove Council's decision to replace
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Coma man saved by 'best friend'
A Brighton man is the owner of the first dog specially-trained to recognise the signs of diabetic coma. Toby, a three-year-old black Labrador and Great Dane cross, has helped to save his owner's life on numerous occasions. Toby is owned by Les Charles
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Hockey: Many happy returns for buoyant Brighton
Brighton's 2001 promotion push got underway amid a flurry of goals against Horsham on Saturday. As the Kent and Sussex Regional League campaign resumed after its winter break, Brighton were placed third, six points behind leaders Holcombe and three behind
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Dealers prey on the vulnerable
Great work is being achieved in taking people off the streets of Brighton and Hove thanks to the rough sleepers initiative. But it is being seriously undermined by the situation we reveal today, about what happened at Amber Court in Brighton. Amber Court
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Intolerance will have offended
It was an interesting article in the Argus by Lord Bassam on the future of our new city in which he expressed the importance of a tolerant atmosphere for its future wellbeing. But why oh why does he then have to put the boot in with his mention of the
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Rugby: Imrie salutes his Worthing wonders
Skipper Mike Imrie saluted Worthing's bright young talent as his side remained in the play-off hunt. Worthing beat visitors Crawley 35-3 to retain hopes of clinching runners-up spot in London Three South East. Scrum half Imrie, who returned to action
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Cricket: Injured Havell back at Sussex
Paul Havell has become the second Sussex bowler to fly home early from abroad because of injury. The 20-year-old suffered a badly strained back during fielding practice with the Carlton club in his native Melbourne and was due to see a specialist this
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Wicks misses Bees trip
Albion stopper Matthew Wicks has suffered a second injury blow. Wicks has recovered from a hamstring strain sustained just before Christmas against Exeter. Now a calf injury in training has ruled the young central defender out of tonight's LDV Vans Trophy
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Towns polish their tarnished images
Tourism officials are campaigning to attract a more well-heeled type of holidaymaker. Hastings Borough Council's marketing department has started its offensive to attract summer visitors just days after the end of the Christmas holidays. Adverts have
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Storm bird didn't make it
A rare seabird has become the latest victim of severe weather conditions which have battered the coast of Sussex. Rescue volunteers tried all night to revive the great skua - a species which has not landed in Sussex for 25 years - but they could not save
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Floods could mean council tax hike
East Sussex householders could face a big hike in their council tax if the Government does not pledge extra cash for flood repairs. Bills might have to rise by a minimum of 8.3 per cent - an increase of £73 for the average Band D household in the county
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'Rip-off' rap for holiday firm
A Sussex-based holiday firm faces legal action from trade watchdogs over "rip-off" cancellation charges. The Office of Fair Trading yesterday said it could take First Choice and its three main competitors to court. The watchdog said holidaymakers were
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Hardware: Trump card for those on the move
Faster downloads and higher data throughput are the main advantages of the 3Com 10/100 LAN+56k Global Modem Type III PC card. Designed for the mobile professional, but just as comfortable in a student's laptop, the Global Modem card offers a versatile
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Complex cancer war simplified
Two Sussex firms have joined forces in the fight against cancer. Varian Medical Systems, part of the world's leading manufacturer of cancer therapy systems, turned to Dataline, a Brighton-based software company, to help it maintain its supply chain. More
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Medical matters spark ill feeling
Concerns have been raised about a Sussex-based health advice web site which began operating this week. The Good Doctor web site provides access to a database of medical practitioners in the UK and includes recommendations from GPs and patient groups.
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Face of an armed raider
This could be one of the men responsible for a raid on a Mid Sussex travel agency. Police have released this photofit image of one of the two men involved in the armed raid on Thomas Cook in London Road, East Grinstead, on December 28. The robbers, one
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Woman's gang rape ordeal
A gang of men spiked a 21-year-old woman's drink and repeatedly raped her, a court heard. The attack allegedly took place after the woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was out celebrating her 21st birthday at the Walkabout Bar, West Street,
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Five keys to greater success
The Sussex economy is set to strengthen in 2001 says the man with his finger of the pulse of local business. Ken Caldwell, chief executive of Sussex Enterprise, believes the year will see further progress for the local economy, which considerably out-performed
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CBI calls for rate cut
Business leaders have joined forces to urge the Bank of England to follow the lead of the US Federal Reserve and cut interest rates when it meets tomorrow. The Confederation of British Industry and the British Chambers of Commerce urged the Bank to cut
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Tomboy - Pantopunchup
Adult panto tickets sold out before they were advertised to go on sale. 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, greeting cards
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Signal Failure, by Lizzie Enfield
I'm never going on another train again," I was told by a woman who I regularly see on my journey to work but have never actually spoken to before. And one of the reasons for not having even exchanged so much as a "Would you believe it signal failure at
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Date
Memorials mark horrors of the Holocaust
Memorials across Sussex will be held at the end of this month to mark the first Holocaust Memorial Day. Church services and other events will be staged on Saturday 27 January to remember the millions of Jews killed in the Nazi death camps. The Sussex
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Keeper joining Palace
Albion have agreed an undisclosed compensation package with Crystal Palace for goalkeeping prospect Lance Cronin. The 15-year-old is signing a lucrative five-year contract with the Seagulls' traditional arch rivals on the Selhurst Park pitch at half time
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Man dies in rail horror
A man was killed by a high-speed train today. He was struck by the 12.05pm Gatwick Express travelling from the airport in West Sussex to London's Victoria Station. It happened near Purley station in Surrey and other services on the main Brighton-London
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Man carried loaded gun
A man has appeared in court accused of possessing a cocked and loaded .22 Deringer handgun. Robert Hastings, 33, of Mitcham Lane, Streatham, London, was accused of having the handgun on January 6 in Worthing with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
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Cleaning up
Eddie Harwood complains about a clean up in Lewes Road (December 28) and I agree with him, but perhaps he himself could make a start. Mr Harwood has three shops, each one using up more than half the pavement with wares, plus a double advertising board
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Police praise
Recently I had occasion to ring the police on the non-emergency number after a caller came to my house in the early hours of the morning. The replay from the call centre was immediate. I was transferred to the communications office at Brighton with no
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Local support
Russell Hicks calls for support for local shops and specifically criticises Brighton and Hove Bus Company for advertising Crawley's County Mall on buses (January 8). County Mall will always spend money on advertising to attract shoppers from Sussex. In
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Towns polish their tarnished images
Tourism officials are campaigning to attract a more well-heeled type of holidaymaker. Hastings Borough Council's marketing department has started its offensive to attract summer visitors just days after the end of the Christmas holidays. Adverts have
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Date
Tory women
Regarding Liz Stewart's remarks (January 2), I am one of the many who will back Jenny Langston as a candidate in the next election and I am sure her web site will soon be buzzing. Women who stand for the Conservative party, Ms Stewart, have always had
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Hunt tradition
B. Harvey (January 4) is obviously one for making blanket references. He/she firstly assumes that we all eat turkeys. In the Brighton area? You must be joking. Secondly, I'm vegan and opposed to killing any living being but to describe the entire hunting
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Coma man saved by 'best friend'
A Brighton man is the owner of the first dog specially-trained to recognise the signs of diabetic coma. Toby, a three-year-old black Labrador and Great Dane cross, has helped to save his owner's life on numerous occasions. Toby is owned by Les Charles
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No action
So Brighton and Hove Council will take no action against its officer for his attack on the Campaign for a Better Brighton and Hove (January 3). It's hardly surprising, they are their own judge and jury after all. The Hove RIP leaflet was no more misleading
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Intolerance will have offended
It was an interesting article in the Argus by Lord Bassam on the future of our new city in which he expressed the importance of a tolerant atmosphere for its future wellbeing. But why oh why does he then have to put the boot in with his mention of the
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Date
Rugby: Imrie salutes his Worthing wonders
Skipper Mike Imrie saluted Worthing's bright young talent as his side remained in the play-off hunt. Worthing beat visitors Crawley 35-3 to retain hopes of clinching runners-up spot in London Three South East. Scrum half Imrie, who returned to action
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Cricket: Injured Havell back at Sussex
Paul Havell has become the second Sussex bowler to fly home early from abroad because of injury. The 20-year-old suffered a badly strained back during fielding practice with the Carlton club in his native Melbourne and was due to see a specialist this
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Date
Mother's anger at council cuts
The mother of a teenager with special needs has hit out at Brighton and Hove Council for cutbacks which she fears will severely disturb her son. Lesley Baker, who has four special needs children, is angry at Brighton and Hove Council's decision to replace
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From heaven to hell in a year
A chain of stores launched by a Sussex university graduate has gone into receivership. Girl Heaven, designed to sell everything a girl could want, was launched last year by former Sussex student Judy Lever. The chain boasted six stores round the country
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Storm bird didn't make it
A rare seabird has become the latest victim of severe weather conditions which have battered the coast of Sussex. Rescue volunteers tried all night to revive the great skua - a species which has not landed in Sussex for 25 years - but they could not save
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Net Solutions with Andrew Hardy
Q: I have heard it is possible to add more fonts to my computer. How can I do this? A: There are indeed thousands of fonts that you can easily install on to your PC. The first step is to find a number of fonts that you are interested in. There are many
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Date
Complex cancer war simplified
Two Sussex firms have joined forces in the fight against cancer. Varian Medical Systems, part of the world's leading manufacturer of cancer therapy systems, turned to Dataline, a Brighton-based software company, to help it maintain its supply chain. More
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Stand by for the war of the chips
As we welcome 2001, the pundits are already saying this could be the worst year ever for the high tech industry. Dot.com companies and even previously solid blue chip multinationals are falling by the wayside and yet, miraculously, new software and hardware
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Date
Hostel in 'crack house' claim
A halfway house created for former rough sleepers turned into a "crack house", visited by dozens of addicts a day, its residents claim. Amber House opened less than two years ago, promising supportive homes for people coming off the streets. But tenants
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Medical matters spark ill feeling
Concerns have been raised about a Sussex-based health advice web site which began operating this week. The Good Doctor web site provides access to a database of medical practitioners in the UK and includes recommendations from GPs and patient groups.
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Development plans to bring new jobs
Land Securities' plans for enhancing the Ravenside Retail and Leisure Park in Bexhill-on-Sea go on display to the public from tomorrow. The display will take place in the Elizabeth Room at the De La Warr Pavilion from 2 to 6pm. Land Securities is seeking
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American expansion is solution
One of the fastest-growing and most successful IT businesses in Sussex is opening a new US base. Brighton-based IT solutions provider the fdm group - which has just made its fourth successive entry in the Sunday Times/Virgin Atlantic Fast- Track 100 list
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Date
CBI calls for rate cut
Business leaders have joined forces to urge the Bank of England to follow the lead of the US Federal Reserve and cut interest rates when it meets tomorrow. The Confederation of British Industry and the British Chambers of Commerce urged the Bank to cut
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Date
Tomboy - Pantopunchup
Adult panto tickets sold out before they were advertised to go on sale. 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, greeting cards
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Date
Kids under control
With reference to the item on Meridian Tonight (January 3) regarding children being taught martial arts. The programme seemed to suggest that these classes were aimed at creating a generation of mini-thugs, taught by those of a likewise mentality. My
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Date
Setback for £100m factory estate
A £100 million industrial park scheme which would create 1,500 jobs in Mid Sussex has run into opposition. Developers want to turn a former sewage works at Fairbridge Way, Burgess Hill, into a factory estate. But Burgess Hill town councillors say the
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Man carried loaded gun
A man has appeared in court accused of possessing a cocked and loaded .22 Deringer handgun. Robert Hastings, 33, of Mitcham Lane, Streatham, London, was accused of having the handgun on January 6 in Worthing with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
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Date
Cleaning up
Eddie Harwood complains about a clean up in Lewes Road (December 28) and I agree with him, but perhaps he himself could make a start. Mr Harwood has three shops, each one using up more than half the pavement with wares, plus a double advertising board
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Date
Local support
Russell Hicks calls for support for local shops and specifically criticises Brighton and Hove Bus Company for advertising Crawley's County Mall on buses (January 8). County Mall will always spend money on advertising to attract shoppers from Sussex. In
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Date
Towns polish their tarnished images
Tourism officials are campaigning to attract a more well-heeled type of holidaymaker. Hastings Borough Council's marketing department has started its offensive to attract summer visitors just days after the end of the Christmas holidays. Adverts have
-
Date
Play it again
There has been a mix-up over an adult version of the popular panto Cinderella, which is playing to packed houses at the Theatre Royal in Brighton. Some people queued outside the theatre in New Road only to find the date for selling tickets had been changed
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Date
Hunt tradition
B. Harvey (January 4) is obviously one for making blanket references. He/she firstly assumes that we all eat turkeys. In the Brighton area? You must be joking. Secondly, I'm vegan and opposed to killing any living being but to describe the entire hunting
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Date
It beggars belief
Police in Hove say they have demonstrated how to solve another serious social problem with a crackdown on begging. Not one beggar was reported on the streets of Hove and Shoreham last month, compared with 22 in the same month in 1999. The Argus Don't
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Date
No action
So Brighton and Hove Council will take no action against its officer for his attack on the Campaign for a Better Brighton and Hove (January 3). It's hardly surprising, they are their own judge and jury after all. The Hove RIP leaflet was no more misleading
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Date
Alzheimer's club
I wish to correct a statement attributed to me in your article on December 6, regarding funding for local charities. The Brighton Area Branch of the Alzheimer's Society researched the needs of younger people affected by dementia and then obtained funding
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Date
Boxing: Alldis set for March title clash
Crawley's Michael Alldis could be defending his British super-bantamweight title in March. Alldis was due to make a third defence of his crown in his home town on January 23 but those plans were scuppered when a suitable opponent could not be found. Talk
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Date
Appeal to help catch drug smugglers
Boat owners along the Sussex coastline are being urged to act as lookouts to help catch drug smugglers. Customs officials have issued new guidelines for yacht and motor boat enthusiasts who they say are in an ideal position to spot suspicious behaviour
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Date
New homes face opposition
Elderly residents of a traffic-plagued village have attacked plans to build hundreds of new homes because they do not include provision for a new school. Plans to build 600 new homes on semi-derelict land in Angmering have been given the go-ahead to help
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Date
Mother's anger at council cuts
The mother of a teenager with special needs has hit out at Brighton and Hove Council for cutbacks which she fears will severely disturb her son. Lesley Baker, who has four special needs children, is angry at Brighton and Hove Council's decision to replace
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Date
Beggars cleared from streets
Beggars have been banished from the streets of Hove and Shoreham, latest police figures show. No incidents were reported to, or by police, for the whole of December, compared with 22 in the same month last year. The figures are being hailed as a success
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Date
From heaven to hell in a year
A chain of stores launched by a Sussex university graduate has gone into receivership. Girl Heaven, designed to sell everything a girl could want, was launched last year by former Sussex student Judy Lever. The chain boasted six stores round the country
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Date
Residents' anger at housing plans
Elderly residents of a traffic-plagued village have attacked plans to build hundreds of new homes because they do not include provision for a new school. Plans to build 600 new homes on semi-derelict land in Angmering have been given the go-ahead to help
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Date
Nurse killer no longer a medic
A man serving life for killing Sussex nurse Susan Annis has been kicked out of the medical profession. Kevin Cobb was convicted last July of killing the "much loved" 31-year-old colleague after doping her with the rape drug midazolam at the Royal Brompton
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Date
Critical pressures on our county
Building new homes and waste disposal are the most critical pressures facing Sussex, according to the Government's chief environmental watchdog. Housebuilding and waste were singled out by the Environment Agency in a wide ranging review of the state of
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Date
Gas leak havoc for commuters
Commuters faced a nightmare journey home when a gas leak forced the closure of part of the A27. The Sompting bypass, already down to one lane because of roadworks, was closed from Lyons Way to Busticle Lane yesterday afternoon. Workmen punctured the main
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Date
Double trauma for knife threat victim
Robbery victim Sam Kuhl feared for his life when a knifeman grabbed him at a cashpoint and stole his money. But he had a double shock when the bank at first refused to refund a penny of his loss. The 26-year-old off-licence assistant was threatened at
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Date
Floods flush out the rats
Pest controllers are fighting an invasion of rats after floods flushed them out of their waterlogged homes. The number of rats on the streets throughout Sussex has increased dramatically thanks to rising water levels in sewers. David Sankey, owner of
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Date
Drink-drive campaign disappoints
Sussex traffic police say they will redouble their efforts after disappointing Christmas drink-drive figures. Officers carried out 1,000 breath tests, of which 61 - or six per cent - proved positive, about the national average. Of the 326 motorists tested
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Date
Net Solutions with Andrew Hardy
Q: I have heard it is possible to add more fonts to my computer. How can I do this? A: There are indeed thousands of fonts that you can easily install on to your PC. The first step is to find a number of fonts that you are interested in. There are many
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Date
Stand by for the war of the chips
As we welcome 2001, the pundits are already saying this could be the worst year ever for the high tech industry. Dot.com companies and even previously solid blue chip multinationals are falling by the wayside and yet, miraculously, new software and hardware
-
Date
Hostel in 'crack house' claim
A halfway house created for former rough sleepers turned into a "crack house", visited by dozens of addicts a day, its residents claim. Amber House opened less than two years ago, promising supportive homes for people coming off the streets. But tenants
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Date
Boys robbed by knife gang
A gang of four punched a 16-year-old supermarket worker and stole cash from his friend. The victims were leaving the Sainsbury's supermarket in West Green, Crawley, around 9.30pm on Saturday when four youths approached them in the car park. They demanded