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An authentic scam
I received a "notification of winning certificate" the same as pensioner John Day's (Argus, April 26). I sent a letter to these people instructing them to deduct the £20 asking fee from the cash amount they stated I had won and send the balance to me
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Build us a valley, say green groups
An eyesore landmark in the Sussex countryside should be turned into a downland valley, according to environmental groups. They say the disused cement works at Upper Beeding should be landscaped at an estimated cost of £9 million. A report published today
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Sex isn't bad
What exactly is wrong with a sex shop (Argus, April 26), or, indeed, pornography? Steve Stevens's attitude belongs in the distant past. Sex isn't bad. It's this kind of closed-minded thinking that means sex is a rarely-discussed subject. Such taboos lead
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Pray for them
Carron Ryan's account (Weekend, April 28) of recent foot-and-mouth events and the survival of Phoenix the calf started off with hopefulness and even the promise of veganism, the most responsible step anyone can take to help animals such as Phoenix and
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Partial outcry
"Phoenix the calf is spared after a national outcry' (The Independent, April 26). What a pity there is not a national outcry about animal suffering every day. Lorries are crammed full with living, breathing creatures bound for the slaughterhouses across
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City's the place to eat
Brighton and Hove has cemented its reputation as the South's restaurant capital after 130 new premises opened in a year. Council bosses say the city's cafe culture is booming. There were 2,162 catering bars, clubs and restaurants in the city at the end
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Not appropriate
While I agree with many of the comments about Southern Counties Radio over the past few days, I do not agree with naming the individual presenters and totally destroying their self-esteem. No one improves when they are told they are useless. David Miller
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Lighten up
JoAnne Goode's three-hour show in the early morning is excellent. She has members of different professions airing their views, her good humour and ability to make fun of herself are funny and her enthusiasm for Brighton is infectious. If L Russell (Opinion
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Station to station
Anyone who seeks relief from JoAnne Goode's boring, egocentric babble should retune, either to 104.5 or 104.8FM, and listen to John Radford. You get the same presenters for sport, travel and weather and their bulletins are uninterrupted and on time. Apart
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Pensioner leaves £800,000 to charity
A pensioner who battled with epilepsy all his life has left hundreds of thousands of pounds to charity. Robert Adams was 72 when he died after a long struggle with heart problems caused by the condition. In a bid to help others lead an easier life than
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My big message for JoAnne
I like JoAnne Goode. -Steve Cheffy, Crawley
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Passengers hit by stoppage
South West Trains services along the Sussex coast will not run today because of a 24-hour stoppage by the RMT union. The six trains a day that normally run between Reading and Brighton, stopping at stations in Sussex, will be cancelled. There may also
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Heard World, by John Wilson Goddard
Why should I have to cross my fingers when I cross the road? It was a group of schoolboys I'd got chatting to who drew my attention to it. I'd just never thought to feel underneath the crossing control box before. Why should I? I just pressed the button
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The Sage of Sussex: Adam Trimingham
Long ago, there was a time when the first day of this month was celebrated with nothing more than a dance round the maypole on the village green. Then it became a time for the workers of the world to unite. But in the last few years, May Day has become
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Fire stations forced to turn down calls
A shortage of firefighters is forcing some Sussex stations to turn down emergency calls. Keymer fire station in Mid Sussex was alerted to an emergency last month but could not respond because it did not have enough crew available. On other occasions fire
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Medicine Man
Cramped up in a confined space for nearly five hours. Numbness in the posterior and other lower regions. Stomach pains feeling as if your sides are splitting open. Uncontrollable tears rolling down your cheeks. These are the symptoms of the disease known
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Real emergency
Most people are confident that if they were involved in a blaze or a bad traffic accident, the fire brigade would be on the scene within minutes. But that is not always so at Keymer, near Hassocks, where a shortage of firefighters means some emergency
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Speak up
Is Lord Bassam a paid journalist for The Argus? Is he an elected representative of people in Brighton and Hove? Is he still running the city council? If he's not writing long tracts about the football stadium or how brilliantly his friend the prime minister
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Golden chance to remove scar
The Adur Valley is one of the most delightful parts of Sussex with a beautiful river running through a gap in the Downs towards the English Channel. But for many years there has been an enormous scar on the eastern side caused by the old cement works
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Cricket: Third time lucky
Sussex hope it's a case of third time lucky when they try to get their Benson and Hedges Cup campaign off the ground tomorrow. The county are due to play their third tie against Middlesex at Hove from 10.45am. All the matches in the south zonal group
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Festival review 20
Stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first. Main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text
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Thrown out of Fagin's den
The tenant of a "Fagin's den" flat has been evicted after months of complaints from neighbours and a string of raids by police. There have been 13 arrests at the address in six weeks and residents had put up with years of threats and anti-social behaviour
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Election news 20
Stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first. Mian text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text
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Forward planning for MPs
One of my friends has just shown me a letter from Ivor Caplin to his party members appealing for funds to fight the election. Taking into account that sitting MPs earn the sort of salary most of us only dream about and they know they have to reapply for
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Marathon effort
My sister, Carole, who works at John Proctor Travel, ran and completed the London Marathon the other weekend. This was her first attempt. She managed it in a very decent time - 4hrs 50mins. This was a wonderful effort on her part. She trained for months
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An authentic scam
I received a "notification of winning certificate" the same as pensioner John Day's (Argus, April 26). I sent a letter to these people instructing them to deduct the £20 asking fee from the cash amount they stated I had won and send the balance to me
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Build us a valley, say green groups
An eyesore landmark in the Sussex countryside should be turned into a downland valley, according to environmental groups. They say the disused cement works at Upper Beeding should be landscaped at an estimated cost of £9 million. A report published today
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Sex isn't bad
What exactly is wrong with a sex shop (Argus, April 26), or, indeed, pornography? Steve Stevens's attitude belongs in the distant past. Sex isn't bad. It's this kind of closed-minded thinking that means sex is a rarely-discussed subject. Such taboos lead
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Bluebell blues
In order to maintain an appropriate level of precaution against the spread of foot-and-mouth disease, the Spring and Bluebell Weekend, scheduled for May 12/13, has been cancelled. Obviously, the bluebells are not aware of this and will still be seen in
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Brewery goes back to USSR
A brewer is hoping to restore a flavour of pre-revolution Russia to the former Soviet Union. Lewes-based Harvey and Sons has created its super-strength Imperial Extra Double stout using techniques and a recipe based on those used in Estonia almost 90
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Not appropriate
While I agree with many of the comments about Southern Counties Radio over the past few days, I do not agree with naming the individual presenters and totally destroying their self-esteem. No one improves when they are told they are useless. David Miller
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Try Radio 4 for proper English
Although I agree to some extent with the criticism regarding BBC Southern Counties Radio early-morning Brighton programme, one must remember Brighton has changed a great deal and it is now so cosmopolitan it is difficult to please everyone. To listen
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Pensioner leaves £800,000 to charity
A pensioner who battled with epilepsy all his life has left hundreds of thousands of pounds to charity. Robert Adams was 72 when he died after a long struggle with heart problems caused by the condition. In a bid to help others lead an easier life than
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Criticism applies to council
I welcome the move by Adur District Council to allow opposition members to chair its new scrutiny committees. But Councillor Neil Parkin's criticism of Brighton and Hove's political system (Argus, April 30) applies even more to his fellow Conservatives
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My big message for JoAnne
I like JoAnne Goode. -Steve Cheffy, Crawley
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Man loses valuable antiques
A man had two rings which had been in his family for more than 100 years valued at The Antiques Roadshow - then dropped them on the way home. Robert Hurst believes the rings fell from his pocket after he visited the Dolphin Centre in Haywards Heath last
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Passengers hit by stoppage
South West Trains services along the Sussex coast will not run today because of a 24-hour stoppage by the RMT union. The six trains a day that normally run between Reading and Brighton, stopping at stations in Sussex, will be cancelled. There may also
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New fund for youth groups
Voluntary groups are being urged to apply to a new £213,000 fund to bring joy to the lives of poorer children in East Sussex. It is one of 17 areas which will receive cash from a new £9.2 million Children's Fund being set up by the Government. The £213,000
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Vet operated on dog in kitchen
A vet performed major surgery on a dog on his kitchen table, a disciplinary committee heard. The 11-year-old German Shepherd-Staffordshire bull terrier cross later died from haemorrhaging. Mark and Yvette Davey, of Franfield Close, Ifield, Crawley, had
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Paving firm breached safety rules
A paving firm has been fined after admitting breaching health and safety rules. Town and Country Paving of Angmering, was fined £10,000 by Horsham magistrates when it admitted four health and safety offences yesterday. Magistrates had heard how a labourer
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Well done Seagulls
What a season. Congratulations to the Albion - the team and all the staff for the excellent work, especially Micky Adams and his coaches. We fans now have something to celebrate at last. Brighton and Hove has had a memorable year, with city status being
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Table Tennis: All change for points scoring
A new points scoring system will affect many players from September. An 11 points best of five games will be used instead of the 21 points best of three, which has been unchanged for 90 years since the sport started in London in 1911. At the annual meeting
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Beer revolution
There's something special about Imperial Extra Double Stout being produced by the Lewes-based independent brewers Harvey's. Not only is it extra strong but it is also based on a brew popular before the Russian Revolution more than 80 years ago. Most brews
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Slam-Dore
Rowan Dore mentions a pledge by Govia to replace all slam-door carriages by 2004 (Argus, April 28). It is the rail regulator who has ordered all such carriages must be replaced by 2004 and that if any are in use after 2002, expensive modifications must
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Real emergency
Most people are confident that if they were involved in a blaze or a bad traffic accident, the fire brigade would be on the scene within minutes. But that is not always so at Keymer, near Hassocks, where a shortage of firefighters means some emergency
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Kim Wilde did my garden
Former pop star Kim Wilde is better known for bringing peroxide into fashion than for her green fingers. So it came as a surprise for 80-year-old Jill Bellam when the Eighties icon swapped her spandex for a spade to give her ramshackle garden a stunning
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Golden chance to remove scar
The Adur Valley is one of the most delightful parts of Sussex with a beautiful river running through a gap in the Downs towards the English Channel. But for many years there has been an enormous scar on the eastern side caused by the old cement works
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Costly disputes
Mediation Services would like to see departments such as Brighton and Hove City Council environmental health referring a noise complaint much sooner in the process. It was evident from Tim Nichols' letter (Opinion, April 28) that mediation didn't get
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Cricket: Third time lucky
Sussex hope it's a case of third time lucky when they try to get their Benson and Hedges Cup campaign off the ground tomorrow. The county are due to play their third tie against Middlesex at Hove from 10.45am. All the matches in the south zonal group
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Shop rent rises may still shock
As councillors representing Southwick, we welcome the news that Neil Parkin, leader of Adur District Council Conservative group, has called for further information on the proposed rent rises for shops in the town (Argus, April 30). The rises have been
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Cricket: Prior eager to shine
No one has been more frustrated by the wet start to Sussex's Benson and Hedges Cup campaign than young wicketkeeper-batsman Matt Prior. The 19-year-old is desperate to strap his pads on again after making such an eye-catching debut for the county against
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Festival review 20
Stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first. Main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text
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Festival review 10
Stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first. Main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text
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Brewery goes back to the USSR
A brewer is hoping to restore a flavour of pre-revolution Russia to the former Soviet Union. Lewes-based Harvey and Sons has created its super-strength Imperial Extra Double stout using techniques and a recipe based on those used in Estonia almost 90
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Who stole my chef's sign?
A French restaurant owner is appealing for the return of a distinctive wooden sign stolen from outside his premises. The sign normally hangs from a 2.5-metre plaster model of a French chef outside Crepe Dentelle in Preston Street, Brighton. The chef had
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Sandwich chain's expansion bid
More than 40 jobs are being created at a food company which has revealed plans for two new diners. Subs 2 Go already has a sandwich shop in North Street, Brighton, but is planning more as part of major expansion plans. One is opening this week in St James's
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Crufts dog stolen from its home
An award-winning dog has been stolen from outside its home. Border terrier Cosima is believed to have been bundled away in the back of a car while owner Robert Bolton was walking two of his other dogs. He returned home to find his side gate ajar yesterday
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Fagin's Den: Neighbours want party
A sickly smell of decay wafted into the street as the front door opened for the bailiffs. The garden path was littered with rubbish and rubble. A broken bike, smashed TV, and remnants of a wooden fence. A beware-of-the-dog sign was by the front door,
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Election news 30
Stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first. Mian text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text
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Election news 20
Stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first. Mian text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text
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Election news 10
Stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first. Mian text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text
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Rubbish protest
I wish to protest with regard to the dumping of rubbish, including rubble, at the edge of the woodland in Wild Park, Hove. My heart cried at the sight before my eyes. The hundreds of rabbits who live in those parts must feel helpless in the face of such
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Forward planning for MPs
One of my friends has just shown me a letter from Ivor Caplin to his party members appealing for funds to fight the election. Taking into account that sitting MPs earn the sort of salary most of us only dream about and they know they have to reapply for
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Green box plea
Since Brighton is supposedly the alternative and environmental capital of the South of England, why doesn't the council follow the example set by Bath and provide each home with a council-funded "green box" in which to put newspapers or tins, etc, for
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Marathon effort
My sister, Carole, who works at John Proctor Travel, ran and completed the London Marathon the other weekend. This was her first attempt. She managed it in a very decent time - 4hrs 50mins. This was a wonderful effort on her part. She trained for months
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Thorny issue
I had to smile at your story of Lewes Labour Party considering taking legal action against another political party for borrowing Labour's trademark rose symbol. In 1987, when Peter Mandelson stole the symbol of England - my country, which I have served
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Bluebell blues
In order to maintain an appropriate level of precaution against the spread of foot-and-mouth disease, the Spring and Bluebell Weekend, scheduled for May 12/13, has been cancelled. Obviously, the bluebells are not aware of this and will still be seen in
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Brewery goes back to USSR
A brewer is hoping to restore a flavour of pre-revolution Russia to the former Soviet Union. Lewes-based Harvey and Sons has created its super-strength Imperial Extra Double stout using techniques and a recipe based on those used in Estonia almost 90
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Wake-up call
We tune in to John Radford or Ed Douglas, both very good programmes to "wake up with". The subjects Southern Counties Radio covers are excellent and I cannot fault either of those presenters. So what if John Radford has worked in different jobs? Good
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Try Radio 4 for proper English
Although I agree to some extent with the criticism regarding BBC Southern Counties Radio early-morning Brighton programme, one must remember Brighton has changed a great deal and it is now so cosmopolitan it is difficult to please everyone. To listen
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Criticism applies to council
I welcome the move by Adur District Council to allow opposition members to chair its new scrutiny committees. But Councillor Neil Parkin's criticism of Brighton and Hove's political system (Argus, April 30) applies even more to his fellow Conservatives
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Demolish Embassy Court
I am 42 and have lived in Hove all my life. As far back as I can remember, I have thought Embassy Court, on the seafront, was one of the most awful eyesores ever. It is now getting into a more disgusting state and the sooner it is demolished, the better
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At least Ivor's busy
Those who complain about the frequent references to Ivor Caplin in The Argus should be reminded this is in sharp contrast to his predecessor, Mr Sainsbury, who - when he wasn't "invisible" - did little or nothing for the people of Hove all the time he
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Man loses valuable antiques
A man had two rings which had been in his family for more than 100 years valued at The Antiques Roadshow - then dropped them on the way home. Robert Hurst believes the rings fell from his pocket after he visited the Dolphin Centre in Haywards Heath last
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Well done Seagulls
What a season. Congratulations to the Albion - the team and all the staff for the excellent work, especially Micky Adams and his coaches. We fans now have something to celebrate at last. Brighton and Hove has had a memorable year, with city status being
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Rotten borough
I'm glad I don't live in Rottingdean if the portrayal of life in the high street is as rough as J Freeman describes (Opinion, April 23). Apparently, there have been fights between drivers there and when our football stadium is built at Falmer, this will
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Daily racism
John Parry's attack (Argus, April 27) on the Commission for Racial Equality (CRE) loses sight of the reality of racism in Britain. Black people in Britain experience racism daily, both in terms of abuse and deep-seated institutional racism. Mr Parry cannot
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Hinges on this
With Govia taking over from Connex, there is an opportunity to rethink the design of the 1,000 new carriages promised in replacement of the old slam-door trains. Connex had planned to introduce carriages like the underground-style train which was on display
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Table Tennis: All change for points scoring
A new points scoring system will affect many players from September. An 11 points best of five games will be used instead of the 21 points best of three, which has been unchanged for 90 years since the sport started in London in 1911. At the annual meeting
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Beer revolution
There's something special about Imperial Extra Double Stout being produced by the Lewes-based independent brewers Harvey's. Not only is it extra strong but it is also based on a brew popular before the Russian Revolution more than 80 years ago. Most brews
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Slam-Dore
Rowan Dore mentions a pledge by Govia to replace all slam-door carriages by 2004 (Argus, April 28). It is the rail regulator who has ordered all such carriages must be replaced by 2004 and that if any are in use after 2002, expensive modifications must
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Cycling: Sussex riders seen off by Taylor's burst
John Limpus and Steve Geran finished second best to Dorset ace Brian Taylor, who produced an amazing burst of speed to win the opening race in the Hove Park Series. Taylor (Bournemouth Arrow), with several wins on the 1km circuit last year, broke away
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Kim Wilde did my garden
Former pop star Kim Wilde is better known for bringing peroxide into fashion than for her green fingers. So it came as a surprise for 80-year-old Jill Bellam when the Eighties icon swapped her spandex for a spade to give her ramshackle garden a stunning
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Man in the Middle with Robin Martin-Jenkins
A frustrating first week has seen us win a respectable six points in the Championship game at a soggy Worcester, followed by a narrow loss at Kidderminster. Not the storming start to the season we had all hoped for, but there have been many encouraging
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Costly disputes
Mediation Services would like to see departments such as Brighton and Hove City Council environmental health referring a noise complaint much sooner in the process. It was evident from Tim Nichols' letter (Opinion, April 28) that mediation didn't get
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Festival review 30
Stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first. Main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text
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Shop rent rises may still shock
As councillors representing Southwick, we welcome the news that Neil Parkin, leader of Adur District Council Conservative group, has called for further information on the proposed rent rises for shops in the town (Argus, April 30). The rises have been
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Cricket: Prior eager to shine
No one has been more frustrated by the wet start to Sussex's Benson and Hedges Cup campaign than young wicketkeeper-batsman Matt Prior. The 19-year-old is desperate to strap his pads on again after making such an eye-catching debut for the county against
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Festival review 10
Stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first. Main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text
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Adams to chop and change
Albion boss Micky Adams is rotating his title winning squad for tonight's penultimate fixture at lowly Halifax. It's very much a case of after the Lord Mayor's show for the Seagulls following Tuesday's Withdean championship triumph against Chesterfield
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Brewery goes back to the USSR
A brewer is hoping to restore a flavour of pre-revolution Russia to the former Soviet Union. Lewes-based Harvey and Sons has created its super-strength Imperial Extra Double stout using techniques and a recipe based on those used in Estonia almost 90
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Who stole my chef's sign?
A French restaurant owner is appealing for the return of a distinctive wooden sign stolen from outside his premises. The sign normally hangs from a 2.5-metre plaster model of a French chef outside Crepe Dentelle in Preston Street, Brighton. The chef had
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Sandwich chain's expansion bid
More than 40 jobs are being created at a food company which has revealed plans for two new diners. Subs 2 Go already has a sandwich shop in North Street, Brighton, but is planning more as part of major expansion plans. One is opening this week in St James's
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Lead councillor says stay away from city
A top councillor says many people coming to Sussex for jobs and housing should stay away. Tory councillor Geoffrey Theobald, opposition leader on Brighton and Hove City Council, said the authority was trying to house as many vulnerable adults and young
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Report rap over cancer test blunders
A Sussex hospital trust has been criticised in a damning report into the case of an elderly pathologist who misdiagnosed more than 200 cancer patients. Mid Sussex and three other NHS trusts were rapped for their role in employing Dr James Elwood as a
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Stop staring at our little girl
Mellanie Holloway is fed up with strangers staring or making jibes about the distinct birthmark on her daughter's forehead. She has even mistakenly been accused of battering Courteney, two, by a woman who saw the mark. Now she has decided to speak out
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Street party to celebrate Albion promotion
Brighton seafront will be brought to a standstill this weekend as up to 20,000 Albion fans join the promotion party. Supporters will line the streets of Brighton and Hove on Sunday to see their heroes parade on an open top bus to celebrate their promotion
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Fagin's Den: Neighbours want party
A sickly smell of decay wafted into the street as the front door opened for the bailiffs. The garden path was littered with rubbish and rubble. A broken bike, smashed TV, and remnants of a wooden fence. A beware-of-the-dog sign was by the front door,
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Election news 30
Stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first. Mian text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text
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Election news 10
Stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first. Mian text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text
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Rubbish protest
I wish to protest with regard to the dumping of rubbish, including rubble, at the edge of the woodland in Wild Park, Hove. My heart cried at the sight before my eyes. The hundreds of rabbits who live in those parts must feel helpless in the face of such
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Date
Green box plea
Since Brighton is supposedly the alternative and environmental capital of the South of England, why doesn't the council follow the example set by Bath and provide each home with a council-funded "green box" in which to put newspapers or tins, etc, for
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Date
Thorny issue
I had to smile at your story of Lewes Labour Party considering taking legal action against another political party for borrowing Labour's trademark rose symbol. In 1987, when Peter Mandelson stole the symbol of England - my country, which I have served
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Date
Pray for them
Carron Ryan's account (Weekend, April 28) of recent foot-and-mouth events and the survival of Phoenix the calf started off with hopefulness and even the promise of veganism, the most responsible step anyone can take to help animals such as Phoenix and
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Date
Partial outcry
"Phoenix the calf is spared after a national outcry' (The Independent, April 26). What a pity there is not a national outcry about animal suffering every day. Lorries are crammed full with living, breathing creatures bound for the slaughterhouses across
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City's the place to eat
Brighton and Hove has cemented its reputation as the South's restaurant capital after 130 new premises opened in a year. Council bosses say the city's cafe culture is booming. There were 2,162 catering bars, clubs and restaurants in the city at the end
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Wake-up call
We tune in to John Radford or Ed Douglas, both very good programmes to "wake up with". The subjects Southern Counties Radio covers are excellent and I cannot fault either of those presenters. So what if John Radford has worked in different jobs? Good
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Lighten up
JoAnne Goode's three-hour show in the early morning is excellent. She has members of different professions airing their views, her good humour and ability to make fun of herself are funny and her enthusiasm for Brighton is infectious. If L Russell (Opinion
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Station to station
Anyone who seeks relief from JoAnne Goode's boring, egocentric babble should retune, either to 104.5 or 104.8FM, and listen to John Radford. You get the same presenters for sport, travel and weather and their bulletins are uninterrupted and on time. Apart
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Demolish Embassy Court
I am 42 and have lived in Hove all my life. As far back as I can remember, I have thought Embassy Court, on the seafront, was one of the most awful eyesores ever. It is now getting into a more disgusting state and the sooner it is demolished, the better
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At least Ivor's busy
Those who complain about the frequent references to Ivor Caplin in The Argus should be reminded this is in sharp contrast to his predecessor, Mr Sainsbury, who - when he wasn't "invisible" - did little or nothing for the people of Hove all the time he
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Heard World, by John Wilson Goddard
Why should I have to cross my fingers when I cross the road? It was a group of schoolboys I'd got chatting to who drew my attention to it. I'd just never thought to feel underneath the crossing control box before. Why should I? I just pressed the button
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The Sage of Sussex: Adam Trimingham
Long ago, there was a time when the first day of this month was celebrated with nothing more than a dance round the maypole on the village green. Then it became a time for the workers of the world to unite. But in the last few years, May Day has become
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Fire stations forced to turn down calls
A shortage of firefighters is forcing some Sussex stations to turn down emergency calls. Keymer fire station in Mid Sussex was alerted to an emergency last month but could not respond because it did not have enough crew available. On other occasions fire
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Paedophile jailed for seven years
A man who repeatedly indecently assaulted a friend's six-year-old daughter and recorded it on video has been sentenced to seven years in prison. George Train's actions were only exposed when his wife found his pornographic videos and told him to get them
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Fire stations forced to turn down calls
A shortage of firefighters is forcing some Mid Sussex stations to turn down emergency calls. Keymer fire station in Mid Sussex was alerted to an emergency last month but could not respond because it did not have enough crew available. On other occasions
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Report rap over cancer test blunders
A Sussex hospital trust has been criticised in a damning report into the case of an elderly pathologist who misdiagnosed more than 200 cancer patients. Mid Sussex and three other NHS trusts were rapped for their role in employing Dr James Elwood as a
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Medicine Man
Cramped up in a confined space for nearly five hours. Numbness in the posterior and other lower regions. Stomach pains feeling as if your sides are splitting open. Uncontrollable tears rolling down your cheeks. These are the symptoms of the disease known
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Rotten borough
I'm glad I don't live in Rottingdean if the portrayal of life in the high street is as rough as J Freeman describes (Opinion, April 23). Apparently, there have been fights between drivers there and when our football stadium is built at Falmer, this will
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Daily racism
John Parry's attack (Argus, April 27) on the Commission for Racial Equality (CRE) loses sight of the reality of racism in Britain. Black people in Britain experience racism daily, both in terms of abuse and deep-seated institutional racism. Mr Parry cannot
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Hinges on this
With Govia taking over from Connex, there is an opportunity to rethink the design of the 1,000 new carriages promised in replacement of the old slam-door trains. Connex had planned to introduce carriages like the underground-style train which was on display
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Cycling: Sussex riders seen off by Taylor's burst
John Limpus and Steve Geran finished second best to Dorset ace Brian Taylor, who produced an amazing burst of speed to win the opening race in the Hove Park Series. Taylor (Bournemouth Arrow), with several wins on the 1km circuit last year, broke away
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Speak up
Is Lord Bassam a paid journalist for The Argus? Is he an elected representative of people in Brighton and Hove? Is he still running the city council? If he's not writing long tracts about the football stadium or how brilliantly his friend the prime minister
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Man in the Middle with Robin Martin-Jenkins
A frustrating first week has seen us win a respectable six points in the Championship game at a soggy Worcester, followed by a narrow loss at Kidderminster. Not the storming start to the season we had all hoped for, but there have been many encouraging
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Festival review 30
Stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first, stand first. Main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text, main text
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Adams to chop and change
Albion boss Micky Adams is rotating his title winning squad for tonight's penultimate fixture at lowly Halifax. It's very much a case of after the Lord Mayor's show for the Seagulls following Tuesday's Withdean championship triumph against Chesterfield
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Lead councillor says stay away from city
A top councillor says many people coming to Sussex for jobs and housing should stay away. Tory councillor Geoffrey Theobald, opposition leader on Brighton and Hove City Council, said the authority was trying to house as many vulnerable adults and young
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Report rap over cancer test blunders
A Sussex hospital trust has been criticised in a damning report into the case of an elderly pathologist who misdiagnosed more than 200 cancer patients. Mid Sussex and three other NHS trusts were rapped for their role in employing Dr James Elwood as a
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Stop staring at our little girl
Mellanie Holloway is fed up with strangers staring or making jibes about the distinct birthmark on her daughter's forehead. She has even mistakenly been accused of battering Courteney, two, by a woman who saw the mark. Now she has decided to speak out
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Street party to celebrate Albion promotion
Brighton seafront will be brought to a standstill this weekend as up to 20,000 Albion fans join the promotion party. Supporters will line the streets of Brighton and Hove on Sunday to see their heroes parade on an open top bus to celebrate their promotion
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Thrown out of Fagin's den
The tenant of a "Fagin's den" flat has been evicted after months of complaints from neighbours and a string of raids by police. There have been 13 arrests at the address in six weeks and residents had put up with years of threats and anti-social behaviour
