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Business in Brief
SOLE INTENTION: Shoe Studio, which sells brands such as Pied a Terre and Roberto Vianni, has been the subject of a management buyout from US retailer Nine West. £38m DEAL: Aerospace and defence components manufacturer Cobham is to buy South African manufacturer
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New high for women
More women are working in the UK than ever. A record 12.5 million have jobs, 843,000 more than a decade ago. Women with older children are more likely to be in work than those with younger sons or daughters, said the Office for National Statistics. Fewer
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BT aims to trim debt mountain
Telecoms giant BT insisted it still planned to slash £10 billion off its £30 billion debt mountain by the end of its financial year as it unveiled quarterly results. The group showed pre-tax profits in the three months to the end of December lifting to
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Tomboy - Eminem
A pop group have named themself after star Albion player, Zamora. 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, magazine
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Rescue drama on station roof
A painter was left dangling from the roof of Brighton railway station today when his cradle tipped upside down. The 22-year-old contractor smashed his head against a glass panel as the cradle suffered a mechanical failure and lurched towards the famous
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Science of appliance
A correspondent (Opinion, February 6) referred to a wartime Green Goddess fire engine, a common mistake these days. These appliances, all Bedfords, were issued to the post-war Auxiliary Fire Service. The wartime machines were built in a variety of chassis
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Animal rights
I feel I must take issue with John Parry regarding his article on homophobic violence (Argus, February 2). I would like to know to which species he refers when he writes "the gangs of animals, for that is what they are". I know of no such animals. If
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Elected mayor
The argument in favour of an elected mayor is the chronic apathy we show regarding local affairs, except when some aspect of "nimbyism" is involved; 30 per cent turnout at election time is hardly "democracy in action". It has happened in London and to
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Boxing: Halpin handed a new date
Hove's Paul Halpin has had his WBO Inter-Continental title fight against Gavin Rees switched to April 28 at the Cardiff International Arena. Featherweight Halpin will fight on the undercard of what is now a triple world title show with Joe Calzaghe making
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Rape jury told of teenager's tears
A taxi driver who picked up a teenage girl after she was allegedly raped at knifepoint told a jury she was upset and crying. John Nolan was flagged down by the 16-year-old student at Hove Lagoon last October. She asked him to take her home. Barman Stephen
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Street mess
All the hotels in Charlotte Street heartily endorse Mark Williams (Opinion, February 2) placing the blame for street mess on those who make it. Ours is a tranquil road lined with fine four-storey buildings from about 1810, with intricate cast-iron balconies
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Brutal tradition
If anyone is undecided regarding banning hunting with dogs, consider this. Each year, hundreds of hares are brutally killed in hare coursing, despite the fact they are an endangered species. Every February, one of these so-called "sporting events" is
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Football: Dr Martens League - Wakeling is top boss
Hastings boss George Wakeling has won the eastern division manager-of-the-month award. Wakeling reckons it is because of his lucky charm, Australian midfielder David James. Hastings won four consecutive games in January and Wakeling said: "He's been playing
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Salaries are an insult to teachers
I learned very recently of a situation I find most disturbing. The head teacher of a special-needs school in Brighton was holding interviews for the position of classroom assistant. The responsibilities are heavy. The care and demands of special needs
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Flooded for the sixth time
Pensioner John Hills' 300 year-old cottage has been flooded six times this winter - and he is not covered by insurance. Yesterday's deluge left his former drover's cottage in Grove Hill, near Hellingly, waterlogged again. He said: "I woke up at 3am and
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Police resume Brink's-Mat gold dig
Detectives investigating the Brink's-Mat bullion robbery were today resuming their search of a Sussex timber yard. Thirty officers from New Scotland Yard's Flying Squad were arriving at the yard to the rear of a builders' merchants in Graystone Lane off
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Farmer David's the cream of the crop
Farmer David Exwood has been declared a leader in his field - quite literally. The 31-year-old has been named runner-up in the National Farmers' Union Young Farmer of the Year contest. David, of Westons Farm, Itchingfield, near Horsham, won £200 for his
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How knifeman's reign of terror ended
When Kausmally walked into a pharmacy for his prescription, he was unaware the staff in white coats behind the counter were police. Other officers joined shoppers wandering in the aisles and more waited outside in Wood Green, north London, ready to pounce
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I'm glad knife rapist is dead
A victim of a crazed knife attacker spoke for the first time today, saying: "I'm glad he's dead." Rashid Kausmally's two-month reign of terror in Brighton and Hove ended when he committed suicide in Lewes Prison before police had a chance to charge him
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£3.3 million change of buses
New double-deckers will be introduced on Brighton and Hove bus routes at a cost of more than £3.3 million. They have been ordered by the Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company for the busy Metro line 5 running through Hangleton and central Hove to Patcham
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New high for women
More women are working in the UK than ever. A record 12.5 million have jobs, 843,000 more than a decade ago. Women with older children are more likely to be in work than those with younger sons or daughters, said the Office for National Statistics. Fewer
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MP investigates grave desecration
An MP has pledged to investigate after campaigners criticised the condition of an historic cemetery desecrated by vandals. Tim Loughton, MP for East Worthing and Shoreham, said he was alarmed Broadwater Cemetery had been wrecked by youths who have smashed
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Tomboy - Eminem
A pop group have named themself after star Albion player, Zamora. 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, magazine
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Feedback, with Chris Chandler
Bosses of the four Sussex hospitals named last week as having stored patients' organs took exception to our headline "Shame of the Body Snatchers." Alan Randall, chief executive of Eastbourne Hospitals NHS Trust, writes on behalf of Robert Lapraik and
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Think Of It This Way, by John Parry
In spite of all the huffing and puffing from both Labour and Tory parties, nothing really effective is going to be done about asylum seekers. The suggestion from Downing Street that asylum seekers travelling to the Kent ports should be immediately returned
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Terror of the shotgun raider
Shopkeepers say they are living in fear after the latest in a string of armed raids in Worthing. A robber burst into the Spar on Heene Road yesterday brandishing a shotgun. He is believed to have carried out eight other attacks since Christmas. In the
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Rescue drama on station roof
A painter was left dangling from the roof of Brighton railway station today when his cradle tipped upside down. The 22-year-old contractor smashed his head against a glass panel as the cradle suffered a mechanical failure and lurched towards the famous
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Band takes name of soccer star - that's Zamora
He is revered by Albion fans for making all the right noises in front of the goal after scoring 19 times already this season. His sharp-shooting has led to him achieving cult status in the stands at Withdean and triggered the attentions of a string of
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Mutual aid
Yes, of course, the earthquake victims in El Salvador and now in India urgently need help (Opinion, February 5). And I am glad we can help them. But there are also a lot of very rich people in India who can help, even more than we can. What bothers me
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Animal rights
I feel I must take issue with John Parry regarding his article on homophobic violence (Argus, February 2). I would like to know to which species he refers when he writes "the gangs of animals, for that is what they are". I know of no such animals. If
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Elected mayor
The argument in favour of an elected mayor is the chronic apathy we show regarding local affairs, except when some aspect of "nimbyism" is involved; 30 per cent turnout at election time is hardly "democracy in action". It has happened in London and to
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Name dropper
Is Hove being left out of the new city? You might think so from the City of Brighton pub in Queen's Road opened by Mayor Andy Durr. But a longer name might not have tripped easily off the tongue, especially after a few pints. Owners C-side intend to open
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Then I woke up
Many thanks to Lynette Gwyn-Jones for her illuminating response (Argus, February 1) to my letter of January 23. I will now sleep easier knowing that she spent time explaining to a majority of Labour councillors how terrible things would be if... But wait
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Golf: Bognor's way to beat the weather
Bognor has been closed more often than open for play due to the weather over the last four months. Everything has suffered but a new teaching facility means lessons can be given indoors. But head pro Steve Bassil and assistant Christian Fogden no longer
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Sleep soundly
Rashid Kausmally caused terror for two months in Brighton and Hove by attacking women at knifepoint and raping one of them. Painstaking detective work by police ensured he was caught before he could inflict any more pain, fear and misery on defenceless
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Brutal tradition
If anyone is undecided regarding banning hunting with dogs, consider this. Each year, hundreds of hares are brutally killed in hare coursing, despite the fact they are an endangered species. Every February, one of these so-called "sporting events" is
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Golf: New era is dawning for Hastings course
The acquisition of Beauport Park this week heralds a new era in the chequered history of Hastings golf. Sat Lally, a 28-year-old businessman, paid an undisclosed sum for the freehold of 186.6 acres from Cinque Ports Leisure Ltd in a deal that, at one
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Salaries are an insult to teachers
I learned very recently of a situation I find most disturbing. The head teacher of a special-needs school in Brighton was holding interviews for the position of classroom assistant. The responsibilities are heavy. The care and demands of special needs
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Football: Crumplin's League ambition
Ambitious John Crumplin would love a crack at managing a professional club one day. Crumplin has managed in the County League for the past three seasons with Selsey and Three Bridges and now wants a league hot-seat. Crumplin, who was a cult hero during
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Firm makes Newhaven its global HQ
A global manufacturer is to make Newhaven its new multi-million pound European nerve centre. The announcement by Newell Rubbermaid follows its purchase of the Gillette Stationery Group - which includes the Parker Pen plant in Newhaven - last month. The
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Man cleared of drugs factory plot
A Sussex man has been found not guilty of funding a drugs factory capable of growing up to £2.5 million-worth of cannabis a year. David Miles, of Lewes Road, Blackboys, had been charged with conspiracy to produce and supply cannabis. A CID officer who
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Nurse denies mistreating patient
A nurse facing allegations of mistreating a patient at a psychiatric hospital told an employment tribunal he was the victim of rumour, gossip and lies. Mel Burgos was accused of tipping the man, who suffers from catatonic schizophrenia, out of a chair
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Protesters slam village as 'wildlife disaster'
Campaigners claim plans to build a village without spoiling the environment have turned into a disaster for wildlife. The first phase of Bolnore Village is almost finished and developers are preparing to put homes on sale. The company behind the scheme
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Mystery of woman's remains
Human bones discovered on waste ground are believed to be those of a woman who had been missing for at least a year. The bones, including a skull, and fragments of clothing were uncovered near a BT engineering centre in Sedlescombe Road North, St Leonards
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Flooded for the sixth time
Pensioner John Hills' 300 year-old cottage has been flooded six times this winter - and he is not covered by insurance. Yesterday's deluge left his former drover's cottage in Grove Hill, near Hellingly, waterlogged again. He said: "I woke up at 3am and
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The big mop-up begins again
Sussex began mopping up afresh today after yesterday's flood misery. Most of the county escaped further flooding overnight but more than 2in of water seeped into East Sussex Fire Brigade's headquarters in North Street, Lewes. Lewes residents were on standby
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Police resume Brink's-Mat gold dig
Detectives investigating the Brink's-Mat bullion robbery were today resuming their search of a Sussex timber yard. Thirty officers from New Scotland Yard's Flying Squad were arriving at the yard to the rear of a builders' merchants in Graystone Lane off
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Spray-can yobs' trail of destruction
Shopkeepers and householders are outraged today after what police have called Brighton's worst single vandalism spree. Four streets were targeted by spray can-wielding yobs who daubed property with graffiti and damaged parked cars. People living in Viaduct
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How knifeman's reign of terror ended
When Kausmally walked into a pharmacy for his prescription, he was unaware the staff in white coats behind the counter were police. Other officers joined shoppers wandering in the aisles and more waited outside in Wood Green, north London, ready to pounce
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£3.3 million change of buses
New double-deckers will be introduced on Brighton and Hove bus routes at a cost of more than £3.3 million. They have been ordered by the Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company for the busy Metro line 5 running through Hangleton and central Hove to Patcham
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Warning on crude oil prices
Petrol giant Royal Dutch/Shell reported record figures over the past year with an 85 per cent leap in earnings, to £9.04 billion. The group said the growth had been helped by higher oil and gas prices. Shell's figures follow September's fuel protests
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Feedback, with Chris Chandler
Bosses of the four Sussex hospitals named last week as having stored patients' organs took exception to our headline "Shame of the Body Snatchers." Alan Randall, chief executive of Eastbourne Hospitals NHS Trust, writes on behalf of Robert Lapraik and
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Think Of It This Way, by John Parry
In spite of all the huffing and puffing from both Labour and Tory parties, nothing really effective is going to be done about asylum seekers. The suggestion from Downing Street that asylum seekers travelling to the Kent ports should be immediately returned
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No sign of Hove in pub's new title
Relations between certain factions in Brighton and Hove are already chillier than an ice cold pint of lager. Now they could go sub-zero after a pub was renamed the City of Brighton. Hove councillor Brian Oxley almost choked on his pint when he heard the
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Band takes name of soccer star - that's Zamora
He is revered by Albion fans for making all the right noises in front of the goal after scoring 19 times already this season. His sharp-shooting has led to him achieving cult status in the stands at Withdean and triggered the attentions of a string of
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Mutual aid
Yes, of course, the earthquake victims in El Salvador and now in India urgently need help (Opinion, February 5). And I am glad we can help them. But there are also a lot of very rich people in India who can help, even more than we can. What bothers me
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Name dropper
Is Hove being left out of the new city? You might think so from the City of Brighton pub in Queen's Road opened by Mayor Andy Durr. But a longer name might not have tripped easily off the tongue, especially after a few pints. Owners C-side intend to open
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Then I woke up
Many thanks to Lynette Gwyn-Jones for her illuminating response (Argus, February 1) to my letter of January 23. I will now sleep easier knowing that she spent time explaining to a majority of Labour councillors how terrible things would be if... But wait
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Turf Talk: Brave Highlander looks grand again
Sussex have two representatives in this year's £500,000 Martell Grand National at Aintree on April 7. Evergreen Brave Highlander will compete for the fourth time at the age of 13, and nine-year-old Montroe, a long way from the top of the handicap, should
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Sleep soundly
Rashid Kausmally caused terror for two months in Brighton and Hove by attacking women at knifepoint and raping one of them. Painstaking detective work by police ensured he was caught before he could inflict any more pain, fear and misery on defenceless
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Now the hard work begins
Becoming a city was a great morale booster for Brighton and Hove. But it did not confer one extra grant or privilege on the two former towns. City status may have persuaded Kimberly Clark to establish itself here but other firms will not flow towards
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Golf: New era is dawning for Hastings course
The acquisition of Beauport Park this week heralds a new era in the chequered history of Hastings golf. Sat Lally, a 28-year-old businessman, paid an undisclosed sum for the freehold of 186.6 acres from Cinque Ports Leisure Ltd in a deal that, at one
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Football: Mile Oak's Roy of the Rovers
Sussex football's hottest striker has been dubbed Roy of the Rovers by his club manager. Mile Oak marksman Neil Roberts has bagged 15 goals in his last six appearances for the County League division two outfit. It is the sort of form which comic book
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Football: Crumplin's League ambition
Ambitious John Crumplin would love a crack at managing a professional club one day. Crumplin has managed in the County League for the past three seasons with Selsey and Three Bridges and now wants a league hot-seat. Crumplin, who was a cult hero during
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Albion facing a giant challenge
Albion's crunch clash with Cardiff tomorrow is expected to go ahead. Boss Micky Adams went to Withdean this morning to look at the pitch. "There is no surface water and I cannot foresee any problems unless there is rain overnight," he said. Light rain
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Firm makes Newhaven its global HQ
A global manufacturer is to make Newhaven its new multi-million pound European nerve centre. The announcement by Newell Rubbermaid follows its purchase of the Gillette Stationery Group - which includes the Parker Pen plant in Newhaven - last month. The
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Man cleared of drugs factory plot
A Sussex man has been found not guilty of funding a drugs factory capable of growing up to £2.5 million-worth of cannabis a year. David Miles, of Lewes Road, Blackboys, had been charged with conspiracy to produce and supply cannabis. A CID officer who
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Nurse denies mistreating patient
A nurse facing allegations of mistreating a patient at a psychiatric hospital told an employment tribunal he was the victim of rumour, gossip and lies. Mel Burgos was accused of tipping the man, who suffers from catatonic schizophrenia, out of a chair
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Mystery of woman's remains
Human bones discovered on waste ground are believed to be those of a woman who had been missing for at least a year. The bones, including a skull, and fragments of clothing were uncovered near a BT engineering centre in Sedlescombe Road North, St Leonards
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The big mop-up begins again
Sussex began mopping up afresh today after yesterday's flood misery. Most of the county escaped further flooding overnight but more than 2in of water seeped into East Sussex Fire Brigade's headquarters in North Street, Lewes. Lewes residents were on standby
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Spray-can yobs' trail of destruction
Shopkeepers and householders are outraged today after what police have called Brighton's worst single vandalism spree. Four streets were targeted by spray can-wielding yobs who daubed property with graffiti and damaged parked cars. People living in Viaduct
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Business in Brief
SOLE INTENTION: Shoe Studio, which sells brands such as Pied a Terre and Roberto Vianni, has been the subject of a management buyout from US retailer Nine West. £38m DEAL: Aerospace and defence components manufacturer Cobham is to buy South African manufacturer
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Warning on crude oil prices
Petrol giant Royal Dutch/Shell reported record figures over the past year with an 85 per cent leap in earnings, to £9.04 billion. The group said the growth had been helped by higher oil and gas prices. Shell's figures follow September's fuel protests
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BT aims to trim debt mountain
Telecoms giant BT insisted it still planned to slash £10 billion off its £30 billion debt mountain by the end of its financial year as it unveiled quarterly results. The group showed pre-tax profits in the three months to the end of December lifting to
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Parents' fears over custody centre
Parents are worried about their children's safety after plans to build a custody centre near a primary school won backing. Sussex Police wants to build the centre with 18 cells and three juvenile detention rooms close to Dallington Road in Hampden Park
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Villagers' battle for identity
Villagers fear Southwater could lose its identity and merge into Horsham if a car park is built in a 'green gap'. Councillors and residents are outraged by the plans to build a 535-space park-and-ride site for commuters and shoppers between Horsham and
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No sign of Hove in pub's new title
Relations between certain factions in Brighton and Hove are already chillier than an ice cold pint of lager. Now they could go sub-zero after a pub was renamed the City of Brighton. Hove councillor Brian Oxley almost choked on his pint when he heard the
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Science of appliance
A correspondent (Opinion, February 6) referred to a wartime Green Goddess fire engine, a common mistake these days. These appliances, all Bedfords, were issued to the post-war Auxiliary Fire Service. The wartime machines were built in a variety of chassis
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Boxing: Halpin handed a new date
Hove's Paul Halpin has had his WBO Inter-Continental title fight against Gavin Rees switched to April 28 at the Cardiff International Arena. Featherweight Halpin will fight on the undercard of what is now a triple world title show with Joe Calzaghe making
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Turf Talk: Brave Highlander looks grand again
Sussex have two representatives in this year's £500,000 Martell Grand National at Aintree on April 7. Evergreen Brave Highlander will compete for the fourth time at the age of 13, and nine-year-old Montroe, a long way from the top of the handicap, should
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Rape jury told of teenager's tears
A taxi driver who picked up a teenage girl after she was allegedly raped at knifepoint told a jury she was upset and crying. John Nolan was flagged down by the 16-year-old student at Hove Lagoon last October. She asked him to take her home. Barman Stephen
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Street mess
All the hotels in Charlotte Street heartily endorse Mark Williams (Opinion, February 2) placing the blame for street mess on those who make it. Ours is a tranquil road lined with fine four-storey buildings from about 1810, with intricate cast-iron balconies
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Now the hard work begins
Becoming a city was a great morale booster for Brighton and Hove. But it did not confer one extra grant or privilege on the two former towns. City status may have persuaded Kimberly Clark to establish itself here but other firms will not flow towards
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Football: Dr Martens League - Wakeling is top boss
Hastings boss George Wakeling has won the eastern division manager-of-the-month award. Wakeling reckons it is because of his lucky charm, Australian midfielder David James. Hastings won four consecutive games in January and Wakeling said: "He's been playing
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Football: Mile Oak's Roy of the Rovers
Sussex football's hottest striker has been dubbed Roy of the Rovers by his club manager. Mile Oak marksman Neil Roberts has bagged 15 goals in his last six appearances for the County League division two outfit. It is the sort of form which comic book
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Albion facing a giant challenge
Albion's crunch clash with Cardiff tomorrow is expected to go ahead. Boss Micky Adams went to Withdean this morning to look at the pitch. "There is no surface water and I cannot foresee any problems unless there is rain overnight," he said. Light rain
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Farmer David's the cream of the crop
Farmer David Exwood has been declared a leader in his field - quite literally. The 31-year-old has been named runner-up in the National Farmers' Union Young Farmer of the Year contest. David, of Westons Farm, Itchingfield, near Horsham, won £200 for his
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Rescue drama on station roof
A painter was left dangling from the roof of Brighton railway station today when his cradle tipped upside down. The 22-year-old contractor smashed his head against a glass panel as the cradle suffered a mechanical failure and lurched towards the famous
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I'm glad knife rapist is dead
A victim of a crazed knife attacker spoke for the first time today, saying: "I'm glad he's dead." Rashid Kausmally's two-month reign of terror in Brighton and Hove ended when he committed suicide in Lewes Prison before police had a chance to charge him
