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Travellers won't be moved
Travellers who have moved on to prominent sites in Brighton and Hove will not be moved on. Sites at Patcham Court Farm and in Crowhurst Road, Hollingbury, have been designated for short-term use by travellers, even though there is already an official
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Nothing done about travellers
How much longer must this city put up with the invasion of travellers? We are surrounded by them, parked illegally at Stanmer, Preston Park, Old Court Farm, Ditchling Road and Black Rock. The legal site at Horsdean is being used by them as a breakers'
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News at the speed of traffic
I couldn't agree more with Reg Betts (Opinion Extra, March 30). Blink and you have missed the traffic news. Also, if Marcus slowed down, he could pronounce my home town correctly - it is Seaford, not Seafud. So Marcus, take lessons from John Radford.
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Feedback, with Chris Chandler
Our story revealing that TV presenter Nick Ross had been paid £5,000 to help launch the Anti Victimisation Initiative caused considerable comment. Some of those involved didn't like the tack the story took and others questioned our ethics. Yes, I admit
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Think Of It This Way, by John Parry
In just 22 days' time, the streets of the North Laine area of Brighton will erupt in a frenzy of celebration. Two thousand costumed children from more than 50 schools and community groups will transform this always lively area into a huge carnival of
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All gone dreary
At the end of May, my daughter will be visiting Brighton from the US. She was brought up in the Rottingdean area and spent a lot of her youth in Brighton. She loved it. She was here two years ago and could not believe how downhill it had gone, how dreary
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Turf Talk: Angry Hide denied finish at National
Findon rider Philip Hide, riding Brave Highlander, claims he was denied a place in the Martell Grand National at Aintree by a loose horse and lack of help when stuck in a ditch. He said: "Brave Highlander was going nicely into the race as we set out on
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It's got to go somewhere
Campaigners fighting to scupper plans for an incinerator at Newhaven have been dealt a severe blow. They had hoped land earmarked for the controversial waste burner at the town's port would be sold off to a French consortium which had voiced its opposition
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Why snipe at hate crime initiative?
Councillor Paul Elgood's comments regarding the professional fee paid to Nick Ross of Crimewatch to compere the launch of the Brighton and Hove Anti-Victimisation Initiative (AVI) are petty, sniping and disrespectful to the hard work that has gone into
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Golf: Hollingbury's high hopes destroyed
The shock team so far in the Davies and Tate Trophy is Singing Hills from Albourne. They have a record of under-achieving in the Sussex Inter-Club Matchplay Knockout, but that is all in the past. After removing Littlehampton in the first round, they upset
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Adams: Race is not over yet
Albion's title bid has been boosted by a recommended nine-point deduction for Chesterfield. But boss Micky Adams refuses to regard the Seagulls as the new leaders until the outcome of Chesterfield's appeal. The sentence, along with a fine of £20,000,
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Squash: Captain clinches national glory
Tim Garner was Captain Fantastic as he helped Sussex secure their first National Inter County Championship crown in 26 years. Garner, 30, from East Grinstead, clinched the match in the deciding rubber as the county pipped Kent 3-2 after recovering from
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Jason joins the Jedi jokers
It may have been just the latest, greatest email hoax, but Jason Fox will be joining the Jedi in this year's census anyway. The call went out on the internet for Star Wars fans to enter their religion on the national survey forms as "Jedi" in a bid to
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Historic theatre wins a reprieve
A threatened Eastbourne theatre has been made a listed building following a public outcry. The status means strict guidelines will limit internal alterations at The Royal Hippodrome Theatre in Eastbourne and prevent it from being demolished. Theatre manager
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Port deal sparks new burner fears
Hopes that a deal to sell Newhaven port would mean the end for plans to site a waste incinerator there have been dashed. North Quay, which is earmarked for an incinerator in preliminary waste plans for East Sussex and Brighton and Hove, was part of the
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Prayers for priest who died in blaze
A mass was held last night for Father Patrick Emmanuel, who died in a fire at his home. The popular Roman Catholic priest died in the blaze which broke out at the presbytery at 2am yesterday. The mass was to have been the first of the Easter services
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Tax row over kids' cricket
Parents have launched a "scrap the tax" campaign after a cricket club which helps scores of youngsters was hit by a £1,125 rate demand. Brighton and Hove Cricket Club was stunned when the bill for business rates arrived at its headquarters at the Nevill
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Cat's not so super
The Super SeaCat has only been back in service one week and is already having engine trouble - so much for the refit and overhaul. It took four hours to Dieppe instead of two and had to be towed in by French tugs. The 8pm sailing was cancelled, we missed
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Bring back white helmets
As we are now a city, what about the police having their white helmets back - just for the summer, maybe, and in daylight? It would really give a big boost to the city. Just an idea. -C Godden, Hove
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Feedback, with Chris Chandler
Our story revealing that TV presenter Nick Ross had been paid £5,000 to help launch the Anti Victimisation Initiative caused considerable comment. Some of those involved didn't like the tack the story took and others questioned our ethics. Yes, I admit
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All gone dreary
At the end of May, my daughter will be visiting Brighton from the US. She was brought up in the Rottingdean area and spent a lot of her youth in Brighton. She loved it. She was here two years ago and could not believe how downhill it had gone, how dreary
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Speedway: Eagles must kick start the season now
It's crunch time for Eastbourne Eagles. The Elite League champions face three matches in three days staring down the barrel. Eagles go to early shock merchants Poole today, then move on to pre-season title favourites Coventry tomorrow night before facing
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One for sorrow
The so-called kerbside recycling trial Brighton and Hove City Council has just awarded Sita is a farce. It is a pathetic political gesture which will cost us money and fail to deliver the real kerbside collection scheme we so desperately need. How will
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Turf Talk: Ryan seals French Trophy connection
Ryan Moore, 17-year-old son of Brighton trainer Gary Moore, is to ride abroad this month. He is one of three English amateur jockeys taking part in the 25th anniversary renewal of the Richmond Brissac Trophy at Angers in Western France on April 30. James
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Pay it again
It appears the main reason for Brighton and Hove City Council's refusal to grant planning permission for the conversion of a former nursing home in Hove to 15 flats is that the developers would not pay cash towards improvement in a park situated opposite
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Turf Talk: Angry Hide denied finish at National
Findon rider Philip Hide, riding Brave Highlander, claims he was denied a place in the Martell Grand National at Aintree by a loose horse and lack of help when stuck in a ditch. He said: "Brave Highlander was going nicely into the race as we set out on
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Racing: Brighton aim for best year yet
Phil Bell reckons this is going to Brighton racecourse's finest ever year. A brave prediction from the up-and-coming track's general manager. But then it pays to be a bit on the bold side when you are trying to forecast success stories at the top of Race
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It's got to go somewhere
Campaigners fighting to scupper plans for an incinerator at Newhaven have been dealt a severe blow. They had hoped land earmarked for the controversial waste burner at the town's port would be sold off to a French consortium which had voiced its opposition
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Ross costs
As a gay man, I can't understand why on earth any new scheme aimed at helping link minority groups and the police should choose Nick Ross to launch its project. Mr Ross may be very good at presenting his TV show but does he really understand what being
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Why snipe at hate crime initiative?
Councillor Paul Elgood's comments regarding the professional fee paid to Nick Ross of Crimewatch to compere the launch of the Brighton and Hove Anti-Victimisation Initiative (AVI) are petty, sniping and disrespectful to the hard work that has gone into
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Ryman League: Super Bognor in semis
Bognor reached the semi-finals of the Full Members Trophy with a superb 3-1 win at premier division high-flyers Basingstoke last night. Substitute Matt Russell was the hero with two goals in the last 15 minutes after coming off the bench. But assistant
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Oatway in the running
Charlie Oatway is on course for a return to Albion's starting line-up at the ground where he set a personal best. Micky Adams "envisages three changes" for tomorrow's potential promotion clincher at mid-table Plymouth Argyle. That could mean Oatway starting
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Adams: Race is not over yet
Albion's title bid has been boosted by a recommended nine-point deduction for Chesterfield. But boss Micky Adams refuses to regard the Seagulls as the new leaders until the outcome of Chesterfield's appeal. The sentence, along with a fine of £20,000,
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Jason joins the Jedi jokers
It may have been just the latest, greatest email hoax, but Jason Fox will be joining the Jedi in this year's census anyway. The call went out on the internet for Star Wars fans to enter their religion on the national survey forms as "Jedi" in a bid to
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Schools restart TB jabs
Thousands of secondary school children in Sussex are to be vaccinated against TB. Community NHS Trusts in West Sussex are making arrangements to restart the programme in their areas as soon as possible, concentrating on the oldest pupils first. East Sussex
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Shop woman's moment of terror
This was the terrifying moment shop cashier Colette Starr came face-to-face with a knife-wielding robber. These pictures were released by police in the hope of stopping the raider before he strikes again. Detective Constable Ian Thompson, of Hove CID,
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Historic theatre wins a reprieve
A threatened Eastbourne theatre has been made a listed building following a public outcry. The status means strict guidelines will limit internal alterations at The Royal Hippodrome Theatre in Eastbourne and prevent it from being demolished. Theatre manager
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Year-round ferry service restored
The Newhaven to Dieppe ferry route is to have an all year-round service for the first time in three years. The move comes following the completion of the sale of Newhaven port by Sea Containers to the French Seine-Maritime in a £15 million deal signed
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Port deal sparks new burner fears
Hopes that a deal to sell Newhaven port would mean the end for plans to site a waste incinerator there have been dashed. North Quay, which is earmarked for an incinerator in preliminary waste plans for East Sussex and Brighton and Hove, was part of the
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Prayers for priest who died in blaze
A mass was held last night for Father Patrick Emmanuel, who died in a fire at his home. The popular Roman Catholic priest died in the blaze which broke out at the presbytery at 2am yesterday. The mass was to have been the first of the Easter services
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Visitor boom for seaside
Tourism in Brighton and Hove is booming in the wake of the foot-and-mouth crisis which has shut much of the countryside. While some rural parts of Sussex are suffering a 70 per cent loss in tourist trade, Brighton and Hove is enjoying one of its best
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Mum spends £2,700 on Robbie's old jacket
Teenager Nicholas Best persuaded his mother to buy a jacket owned by pop star Robbie Williams for £2,700 at a charity auction. Nicholas and his mother Genny, of Portland Road, Hove, successfully bid for the jacket at Sotheby's, London, to raise money
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Cat's not so super
The Super SeaCat has only been back in service one week and is already having engine trouble - so much for the refit and overhaul. It took four hours to Dieppe instead of two and had to be towed in by French tugs. The 8pm sailing was cancelled, we missed
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Bring back white helmets
As we are now a city, what about the police having their white helmets back - just for the summer, maybe, and in daylight? It would really give a big boost to the city. Just an idea. -C Godden, Hove
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I spell it out clearly
I view with a large degree of cynicism the latest initiative by the police and Brighton and Hove City Council to combat graffiti. I recall The Argus reporting a similar campaign by both bodies last year, which has evidently failed because the incidence
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A lot of hot air
There is much noise coming from Norman Baker MP and county council leader David Rogers that there might be an incinerator or sewage works in Newhaven. But the Lib-Dems don't have a waste plan. They are not against incinerators on principle. Like so much
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Speedway: Eagles must kick start the season now
It's crunch time for Eastbourne Eagles. The Elite League champions face three matches in three days staring down the barrel. Eagles go to early shock merchants Poole today, then move on to pre-season title favourites Coventry tomorrow night before facing
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One for sorrow
The so-called kerbside recycling trial Brighton and Hove City Council has just awarded Sita is a farce. It is a pathetic political gesture which will cost us money and fail to deliver the real kerbside collection scheme we so desperately need. How will
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Turf Talk: Ryan seals French Trophy connection
Ryan Moore, 17-year-old son of Brighton trainer Gary Moore, is to ride abroad this month. He is one of three English amateur jockeys taking part in the 25th anniversary renewal of the Richmond Brissac Trophy at Angers in Western France on April 30. James
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Pay it again
It appears the main reason for Brighton and Hove City Council's refusal to grant planning permission for the conversion of a former nursing home in Hove to 15 flats is that the developers would not pay cash towards improvement in a park situated opposite
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Ready, Jedi, go
Star Wars fan Jason Knight has always wanted to be a Jedi Knight. And now the sci-fi nut is trying to get the Jedi philosophy registered as a religion in the forthcoming census. Jason reckons he will need the backing of 10,000 people to turn his dream
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Brave, innit?
Unfortunately, not all of us are blessed with the articulacy presumably possessed by W J Beacham (Opinion, April 6), who takes pride in avoiding "you know" in conversation. There is a brilliant academic at the University of Sussex, who, through a speech
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Racing: Brighton aim for best year yet
Phil Bell reckons this is going to Brighton racecourse's finest ever year. A brave prediction from the up-and-coming track's general manager. But then it pays to be a bit on the bold side when you are trying to forecast success stories at the top of Race
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Hit by rates
State schools no longer provide cricket on the rates. But despite this snub to our national summer past time, there are still small outposts where children can learn the finer arts of the noble game. One such outlet is Brighton and Hove Cricket Club,
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Equal under law
Congratulations to The Argus on exposing the extraordinary expense of the AVI dinner, apparently costing £52 per head for 500 people. This was from a £1.2 million grant of public money allocated by the Government. Whatever happened to those "rubber chickens
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Rich City: Hawks in danger
Whitehawk were last plunged into more trouble as the division one survival fight hotted up. Hawks crashed 1-0 at Three Bridges while their survival rivals were winning. Pride of place went to Lancing, who scored a 3-1 success at Wick. Martin Gray sent
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Ross costs
As a gay man, I can't understand why on earth any new scheme aimed at helping link minority groups and the police should choose Nick Ross to launch its project. Mr Ross may be very good at presenting his TV show but does he really understand what being
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Dr Martens League: Reds held but Sports march on
Crawley Town were held to a 1-1 draw by Ilkeston in the Dr Martens Premier Division despite dominating their third home game in six days. Mid-table Ilkeston came more the game after a tough opening and scored when Andy Little could only parry Nwadike's
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Ryman League: Super Bognor in semis
Bognor reached the semi-finals of the Full Members Trophy with a superb 3-1 win at premier division high-flyers Basingstoke last night. Substitute Matt Russell was the hero with two goals in the last 15 minutes after coming off the bench. But assistant
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Oatway in the running
Charlie Oatway is on course for a return to Albion's starting line-up at the ground where he set a personal best. Micky Adams "envisages three changes" for tomorrow's potential promotion clincher at mid-table Plymouth Argyle. That could mean Oatway starting
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Schools restart TB jabs
Thousands of secondary school children in Sussex are to be vaccinated against TB. Community NHS Trusts in West Sussex are making arrangements to restart the programme in their areas as soon as possible, concentrating on the oldest pupils first. East Sussex
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Shop woman's moment of terror
This was the terrifying moment shop cashier Colette Starr came face-to-face with a knife-wielding robber. These pictures were released by police in the hope of stopping the raider before he strikes again. Detective Constable Ian Thompson, of Hove CID,
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Date
Year-round ferry service restored
The Newhaven to Dieppe ferry route is to have an all year-round service for the first time in three years. The move comes following the completion of the sale of Newhaven port by Sea Containers to the French Seine-Maritime in a £15 million deal signed
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Vandals undo young car fan's work
A teenager spent more than 200 hours fixing up his car - only to have it vandalised. Jimmy James, 16, of Hangleton Road, Hove, isn't even old enough to drive the J-reg maroon Ford Escort he bought eight months ago. But it was his pride and joy and he
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Visitor boom for seaside
Tourism in Brighton and Hove is booming in the wake of the foot-and-mouth crisis which has shut much of the countryside. While some rural parts of Sussex are suffering a 70 per cent loss in tourist trade, Brighton and Hove is enjoying one of its best
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Date
Mum spends £2,700 on Robbie's old jacket
Teenager Nicholas Best persuaded his mother to buy a jacket owned by pop star Robbie Williams for £2,700 at a charity auction. Nicholas and his mother Genny, of Portland Road, Hove, successfully bid for the jacket at Sotheby's, London, to raise money
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Date
Travellers won't be moved
Travellers who have moved on to prominent sites in Brighton and Hove will not be moved on. Sites at Patcham Court Farm and in Crowhurst Road, Hollingbury, have been designated for short-term use by travellers, even though there is already an official
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Date
Nothing done about travellers
How much longer must this city put up with the invasion of travellers? We are surrounded by them, parked illegally at Stanmer, Preston Park, Old Court Farm, Ditchling Road and Black Rock. The legal site at Horsdean is being used by them as a breakers'
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Date
News at the speed of traffic
I couldn't agree more with Reg Betts (Opinion Extra, March 30). Blink and you have missed the traffic news. Also, if Marcus slowed down, he could pronounce my home town correctly - it is Seaford, not Seafud. So Marcus, take lessons from John Radford.
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Date
Think Of It This Way, by John Parry
In just 22 days' time, the streets of the North Laine area of Brighton will erupt in a frenzy of celebration. Two thousand costumed children from more than 50 schools and community groups will transform this always lively area into a huge carnival of
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Date
Schools restart TB jabs
Thousands of secondary school children in Sussex are to be vaccinated against TB. Community NHS Trusts in West Sussex are making arrangements to restart the programme in their areas as soon as possible, concentrating on the oldest pupils first. East Sussex
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Date
I spell it out clearly
I view with a large degree of cynicism the latest initiative by the police and Brighton and Hove City Council to combat graffiti. I recall The Argus reporting a similar campaign by both bodies last year, which has evidently failed because the incidence
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Date
A lot of hot air
There is much noise coming from Norman Baker MP and county council leader David Rogers that there might be an incinerator or sewage works in Newhaven. But the Lib-Dems don't have a waste plan. They are not against incinerators on principle. Like so much
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Date
Ready, Jedi, go
Star Wars fan Jason Knight has always wanted to be a Jedi Knight. And now the sci-fi nut is trying to get the Jedi philosophy registered as a religion in the forthcoming census. Jason reckons he will need the backing of 10,000 people to turn his dream
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Date
Brave, innit?
Unfortunately, not all of us are blessed with the articulacy presumably possessed by W J Beacham (Opinion, April 6), who takes pride in avoiding "you know" in conversation. There is a brilliant academic at the University of Sussex, who, through a speech
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Date
Hit by rates
State schools no longer provide cricket on the rates. But despite this snub to our national summer past time, there are still small outposts where children can learn the finer arts of the noble game. One such outlet is Brighton and Hove Cricket Club,
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Date
Equal under law
Congratulations to The Argus on exposing the extraordinary expense of the AVI dinner, apparently costing £52 per head for 500 people. This was from a £1.2 million grant of public money allocated by the Government. Whatever happened to those "rubber chickens
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Date
Rich City: Hawks in danger
Whitehawk were last plunged into more trouble as the division one survival fight hotted up. Hawks crashed 1-0 at Three Bridges while their survival rivals were winning. Pride of place went to Lancing, who scored a 3-1 success at Wick. Martin Gray sent
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Date
Dr Martens League: Reds held but Sports march on
Crawley Town were held to a 1-1 draw by Ilkeston in the Dr Martens Premier Division despite dominating their third home game in six days. Mid-table Ilkeston came more the game after a tough opening and scored when Andy Little could only parry Nwadike's
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Date
Golf: Hollingbury's high hopes destroyed
The shock team so far in the Davies and Tate Trophy is Singing Hills from Albourne. They have a record of under-achieving in the Sussex Inter-Club Matchplay Knockout, but that is all in the past. After removing Littlehampton in the first round, they upset
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Squash: Captain clinches national glory
Tim Garner was Captain Fantastic as he helped Sussex secure their first National Inter County Championship crown in 26 years. Garner, 30, from East Grinstead, clinched the match in the deciding rubber as the county pipped Kent 3-2 after recovering from
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Vandals undo young car fan's work
A teenager spent more than 200 hours fixing up his car - only to have it vandalised. Jimmy James, 16, of Hangleton Road, Hove, isn't even old enough to drive the J-reg maroon Ford Escort he bought eight months ago. But it was his pride and joy and he
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Date
Historic theatre wins a reprieve
A threatened Eastbourne theatre has been made a listed building following a public outcry. The status means strict guidelines will limit internal alterations at The Royal Hippodrome Theatre in Eastbourne and prevent it from being demolished. Theatre manager
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Tax row over kids' cricket
Parents have launched a "scrap the tax" campaign after a cricket club which helps scores of youngsters was hit by a £1,125 rate demand. Brighton and Hove Cricket Club was stunned when the bill for business rates arrived at its headquarters at the Nevill
