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Police set up shop to catch crooks
A man was jailed after supplying detectives with stolen goods in a second-hand shop the officers set up to catch crooks. Stanley Simons, 46, was trapped last summer when police opened the store in Brighton as part of an undercover sting operation, codenamed
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Joe Lovano Quartet
Joe Lovano is well known from previous visits, though anyone expecting the US saxophonist's polished post-bop witnessed a new direction. His edgy tenor was augmented by Billy Drews on soprano, which gave the quartet a Steve Lacy-ish feel. Drews also used
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Do our opinions count?
In the new City News, Brighton and Hove City Council invites the public to "have our say" about the way it should be led. My copy didn't contain the pre-paid envelope in which the form is to be returned, there's no address given for where it should be
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Vanora Leigh: Between You and Me
As vices go, mine is (and please note the use of the singular rather than the plural) in a very minor league. It's hardly a vice at all, but it's all I've got. I know it won't get me shunned by right thinking society or anything like that but it's still
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Challenges in store for new bishop
He may still be only bishop-elect but the next head of the Catholic church in Sussex has already shown glimpses of the warmth and mettle he will need. Monsignor Kieran Conry was just nine weeks into his new job as a parish priest when a call on his mobile
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Ness'un dorma
I cannot understand the Scots allowing scientists to hunt for the Loch Ness monster (Argus, April 26). If they decide there is no monster, it could damage the tourist trade. If they do find one, the poor thing's life will be made a misery. The intention
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Open Houses
The Festival tradition of artists gathering in small groups and opening up their own houses to exhibit their work for all to see is as vibrant and engaging as ever. Bean Is . . . Not: Has Bean by the Brighton Electronic Art Network at 13 Wellington Road
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Parson's Dance Company
The Brighton Festival could not have hoped for a better start to its dance programme than a performance by Parson's Dance Company. The company were on breathtaking form, more them proving themselves as one of America's most innovative, energetic and passionate
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Bed and bawd
Brighton's been the place for a dirty weekend ever since the Prince Regent built the Royal Pavilion and had a relationship with Mrs Fitzherbert. Now a gallery at the refurbished museum in Church Street will be partly devoted to tales of illicit liaisons
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More respect
Is it not time Brighton police's policy towards traffic enforcement was thrown open to debate? In contrast to Hove division, Brighton considers enforcement to be of low priority and little importance. Such an attitude could, by some, be considered contemptuous
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Pub chain creates 40 new jobs
A pub chain announced it had created 40 jobs when it opened a new branch today. JD Wetherspoon has spent £1.5 million refurbishing the superpub on the site of the former McClusky's bar in West Street, Brighton. The premises has bars on the first and second
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Teenager fires at train
A youth who fired a shot at a train at Shoreham station is being hunted by police. The incident happened at the station shortly after 7pm on Sunday. The driver saw the youth and a girl, both aged about 14, standing by the track. As the Reading-bound train
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Rescued dogs face death
When a society housing unwanted Great Danes was desperate for a new home itself, an offer of accommodation sounded like a godsend. Supporters of the Great Dane Adoption Society set to work on the base, installing a mobile home, kennels and fencing. Just
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Paths on track to open
Footpaths and bridleways closed because of the foot-and-mouth crisis should start opening in time for Whitsun weekend. But East and West Sussex county councils yesterday issued conflicting signals on exactly how many rights of way they expect to reopen
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City mayor poll bungle
A major survey of everyone living in Brighton and Hove has been delayed because of a mix-up over envelopes. A form asking people what they want if a directly-elected mayor is rejected, was sent to 100,000 homes, printed in the civic newspaper, City News
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Mounted patrols for city streets
Police horses will be back on the streets of Sussex next month after an absence of 20 years. Three geldings, on loan from Avon and Somerset Police, will be patrolling the streets of Brighton and Hove for a two-week trial starting on June 11. We exclusively
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Teen addict's £30,000 burglary spree
A burglar who broke into a string of homes and stole property worth more than £30,000 to feed his heroin habit has been jailed for nearly three years. John Healey, 19, broke into addresses in Brighton to finance his £80-a-day drug addiction. Healey, of
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Tomboy - Great Dane
Great Danes are looking for a new home after a rescue group was given 14 days to quit its kennels. Tomboy appears daily in The Argus and is updated each day on this web site. You can see more of Tomboy on www.moontoon.co.uk The Moontoon web site also
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Dim view
I received my copy of City News last Friday. Three pages were given over to obtaining the view of the people on the make-up of the council. A prize of £100 was offered for the first entry returned. Dutifully, I completed the form, only to discover no
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Do our opinions count?
In the new City News, Brighton and Hove City Council invites the public to "have our say" about the way it should be led. My copy didn't contain the pre-paid envelope in which the form is to be returned, there's no address given for where it should be
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Wok Wok
Reviewed: 17th May, 2000 Duke Street, Brighton Tel: 01273 735712 After a weekend of lager and late nights my body was craving a large dose of wholesome and healthy food. I suspect the nine pints of Stella I'd gulped the night before had stripped my system
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Daughter takes on house raider
A woman bravely struggled with a burglar who broke into her parents' house in Mid Sussex. The 21-year-old woman was on her own in the house in Rookery Way, Haywards Heath, when the burglar walked into her bedroom. When he saw her he ran downstairs and
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Thief preys on women
Police are hunting a crook believed to be responsible for three bag snatches in Worthing. An elderly woman had her bag snatched in Shelley Road on April 30 and on May 3 a young woman had her bag taken in Shakespeare Road. On May 4, another elderly female
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Teenager fires at train
A youth who fired a shot at a train at Shoreham station is being hunted by police. The incident happened at the station shortly after 7pm on Sunday. The driver saw the youth and a girl, both aged about 14, standing by the track. As the Reading-bound train
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Jobs axed in office firm shake-up
About 30 jobs will be lost when part of an office supplies firm quits its two West Sussex sites. Lyreco has announced the stationery arm of its business will move from two sites at Ford, near Arundel, and Littlehampton to Telford, Shropshire, next year
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Ban peas, please
I often lunch at The Britannia, my local Harvester. I don't like peas, so I always say to the waitress, "No peas, thank you". When the meal arrives, meat or fish is on one-third of the plate, chips on another third and the last third is... bare. They
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Open Houses
The Festival tradition of artists gathering in small groups and opening up their own houses to exhibit their work for all to see is as vibrant and engaging as ever. Bean Is . . . Not: Has Bean by the Brighton Electronic Art Network at 13 Wellington Road
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In a spin
I appear to have upset both Labour and Tory political hacks by criticising Adur District Council's proposed huge rent rises for Southwick Square traders. It seems neither the current Tory minority administration nor last year's brief Labour control will
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Bed and bawd
Brighton's been the place for a dirty weekend ever since the Prince Regent built the Royal Pavilion and had a relationship with Mrs Fitzherbert. Now a gallery at the refurbished museum in Church Street will be partly devoted to tales of illicit liaisons
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Youth In Action: Team spirit fuels Sussex girls
Sussex destroyed Staffordshire by 86 runs to lift the English Women's Association Under-19s Trophy. The county completed their fourth victory in six successive national finals and coach Terry Burton hailed it as their "best ever team performance". Kate
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Worth the wait
It's been a long time in coming. But the appointment of the new Bishop of Arundel and Brighton should be worth the wait. Monsignor Kieran Conry sounds eminently sensible in today's Argus interview as he takes on the role of leading thousands of Roman
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Museum wants you to kiss and tell
Brighton has always been renowned as the nation's favourite destination for dirty weekends. Over the centuries it has been the romantic setting for countless illicit couplings. Now historians at Brighton Museum want people to reveal all about sex and
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More respect
Is it not time Brighton police's policy towards traffic enforcement was thrown open to debate? In contrast to Hove division, Brighton considers enforcement to be of low priority and little importance. Such an attitude could, by some, be considered contemptuous
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Stock cars: Anscombe battles back
Eastbourne banger driver Steve Anscombe made a dream return to Arlington Stadium on Monday. Anscombe stormed to victory in his first race at the track since being diagnosed with cancer two years ago. The 27-year-old from Langney, one of the most popular
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Do it yourself
Why was Sita given the contract to collect recycled waste when there is a perfectly efficient company already doing it? Sita has not managed to collect my household rubbish for more than four weeks. I have lived in the same house for 30 years and, until
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Seagulls win is fitting tribute
Albion fans were out in force again last night to pay tribute to two of the Seagulls' most loyal servants. A Withdean crowd of 4,195 watched the Third Division champions beat Charlton 2-0 in a benefit match for physio Malcolm Stuart and retired kit man
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Adams backs Kelly's hero
Albion goalkeeping find Michel Kuipers has been hailed as Kelly's hero. Boss Micky Adams believes Mike Kelly's expertise has helped turn the big Dutchman into a record-breaking No. 1. Adams drafted in Kelly, a former England goalkeeping coach and colleague
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Cliff fall store reopens
A collection of people called Cliff helped reopen a superstore which was closed after a rock fall. Part of the cliff at Black Rock collapsed on April 9 and debris plunged into a yard at the back of Asda at Brighton Marina. A Cliff Richard look-alike helped
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Teenager fires at train
A youth who fired a shot at a train at Shoreham station is being hunted by police. The incident happened at the station shortly after 7pm on Sunday. The driver saw the youth and a girl, both aged about 14, standing by the track. As the Reading-bound train
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Crash landing hero's moment of horror
A spectator who helped clear crowds from a beach seconds before a plane crash landed today spoke of his horror when he saw what was about to happen. George Mero and his wife Kim could see the PA28 Cherokee was in difficulties as it headed towards Lancing
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Stars pen verses for cancer sufferers
Stars of the stage and screen have written poignant verses to help cancer sufferers in Sussex. Celebrities including comedienne Victoria Wood, the late Sir Harry Secombe and Sir Cliff Richard agreed to help following an appeal. They penned a verse for
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Mounted patrols for city streets
Police horses will be back on the streets of Sussex next month after an absence of 20 years. Three geldings, on loan from Avon and Somerset Police, will be patrolling the streets of Brighton and Hove for a two-week trial starting on June 11. We exclusively
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Court bid to save hotel
A woman is taking her fight to save a Victorian hotel in St Leonards to the High Court. Laverne Boyce-Preston is battling to save the Marlborough Hotel, in the Warwick Square conservation area, from demolition to make way for flats and a medical centre
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Youths slash OAP with knife
An elderly man was slashed with a knife during a terrifying attack in Hailsham. The victim was walking home from the shops when two teenagers jumped out from behind a bush as he walked by Common Pond in Station Road yesterday. They threatened him with
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Was missing vicar killed?
Police fear a missing 81-year-old vicar may have been murdered and dumped at sea. The Rev Ronald Glazebrook has not been seen for 12 days but, with blood discovered in his car and yacht, police fear the worst. Detective Chief Inspector Kevin Moore, heading
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OAPs make waves over £100 pool fee
Pensioners are dismayed after being told they would no longer be able to use a hotel swimming pool unless they splashed out £100 each. The swimmers had been allowed to use the pool at the Grand Ocean Hotel in Saltdean for a nominal fee. But the historic
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Police set up shop to catch crooks
A man was jailed after supplying detectives with stolen goods in a second-hand shop the officers set up to catch crooks. Stanley Simons, 46, was trapped last summer when police opened the store in Brighton as part of an undercover sting operation, codenamed
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Felicity Lott and Ann Murray
Whoever thought of matching English Soprano Felicity Lott with Irish Mezzo-Soprano Ann Murray should be praised. I have heard them individually and they are great on the operatic stage but put together in recital as a duet they add far more to the sum
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Joe Lovano Quartet
Joe Lovano is well known from previous visits, though anyone expecting the US saxophonist's polished post-bop witnessed a new direction. His edgy tenor was augmented by Billy Drews on soprano, which gave the quartet a Steve Lacy-ish feel. Drews also used
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Race protester honoured at last
A Sussex man suspended from an American university for protesting against racial prejudice has been honoured 60 years later. Mervyn Jones, 79, was one of seven students suspended from the University of New York in 1941 for protesting against its practice
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Rocket for Bush
President Bush says his new missile system will, with this country's collusion, be used as a defence against "rogue states". Are these countries that break international treaties, spy on others, equip dangerous dictatorships and carry out military actions
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Vanora Leigh: Between You and Me
As vices go, mine is (and please note the use of the singular rather than the plural) in a very minor league. It's hardly a vice at all, but it's all I've got. I know it won't get me shunned by right thinking society or anything like that but it's still
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Challenges in store for new bishop
He may still be only bishop-elect but the next head of the Catholic church in Sussex has already shown glimpses of the warmth and mettle he will need. Monsignor Kieran Conry was just nine weeks into his new job as a parish priest when a call on his mobile
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Biker dies on Beacon
A woman was killed when her motorbike was involved in a crash with a Transit van at a Sussex beauty spot. The woman was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital and later died of head injuries after the accident at Ditchling Beacon at 7.40am yesterday
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Woman's street attack ordeal
A Burgess Hill woman was the victim of terrifying attack as she walked home. A man approached her from behind in St John's Road early on Bank Holiday Monday. The man wrapped his arms around the woman and tried to grab her handbag but she put up a struggle
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MP's bid to embarrass Blair
Tory MP Andrew Tyrie today accused Prime Minister Tony Blair of misleading the official inquiry in to the Hinduja passport affair. At a packed Press conference, the Chichester MP claimed Mr Blair had failed to reveal the true extent of his links with
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Ness'un dorma
I cannot understand the Scots allowing scientists to hunt for the Loch Ness monster (Argus, April 26). If they decide there is no monster, it could damage the tourist trade. If they do find one, the poor thing's life will be made a misery. The intention
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Parson's Dance Company
The Brighton Festival could not have hoped for a better start to its dance programme than a performance by Parson's Dance Company. The company were on breathtaking form, more them proving themselves as one of America's most innovative, energetic and passionate
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Job's worth
To claim the GMB union is against the development of Shoreham Airport (Argus, April 23) is not entirely accurate. The matter has yet to be fully debated by our members. At this stage, we have merely registered some reservations. Clearly there is a cost-benefit
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Foot in mouth
I am absolutely disgusted at Ian Hart's comment: "Who would have thought... Tony Cottee would have been to football management what Worthing is to the British tourism industry" (Argus, May 3). As someone who owns a local business and relies heavily on
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Almost stupid
It borders on the moronic to suggest the "almost fascist" Commission for Racial Equality would try to stifle debate on race when its raison d'tre is to get rid of racism - how do you attempt to do this if you don't bring it to people's attention? How
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City needs a Mayor
We believe a directly-elected mayor would be good for Brighton and Hove and good for local government. The holder of this new post would be able to speak for the city and make quick decisions when they were needed. But Brighton and Hove people still have
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Reserves are beaten
Albion Reserves could not stop Fulham from completing a title double. Micky Adams' old club beat the Seagulls 6-2 at Motspur Park yesterday, to add the Avon Insurance Combination crown to the first Division championship. Fulham only needed a point to
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Sita, steer clear of collection chaos
Sita needs a dose of good old-fashioned work study. Recently, a group of two or three men collected the black bags from our refuse stores, leaving piles of black bags at regular intervals around the square. Three hours later, in Cannon Place, Brighton
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Sussex told to carry on good work
Sussex's Benson and Hedges Cup heroes have been told to carry on the good work in the Championship. Only Mark Robinson has been left out of the team which went through to the quarter-finals for the four-day game against Nottinghamshire at Hove today (
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Pub chain creates 40 new jobs
A pub chain announced it had created 40 jobs when it opened a new branch today. JD Wetherspoon has spent £1.5 million refurbishing the superpub on the site of the former McClusky's bar in West Street, Brighton. The premises has bars on the first and second
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Rescued dogs face death
When a society housing unwanted Great Danes was desperate for a new home itself, an offer of accommodation sounded like a godsend. Supporters of the Great Dane Adoption Society set to work on the base, installing a mobile home, kennels and fencing. Just
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Date
Paths on track to open
Footpaths and bridleways closed because of the foot-and-mouth crisis should start opening in time for Whitsun weekend. But East and West Sussex county councils yesterday issued conflicting signals on exactly how many rights of way they expect to reopen
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Date
City mayor poll bungle
A major survey of everyone living in Brighton and Hove has been delayed because of a mix-up over envelopes. A form asking people what they want if a directly-elected mayor is rejected, was sent to 100,000 homes, printed in the civic newspaper, City News
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Teen addict's £30,000 burglary spree
A burglar who broke into a string of homes and stole property worth more than £30,000 to feed his heroin habit has been jailed for nearly three years. John Healey, 19, broke into addresses in Brighton to finance his £80-a-day drug addiction. Healey, of
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Date
Felicity Lott and Ann Murray
Whoever thought of matching English Soprano Felicity Lott with Irish Mezzo-Soprano Ann Murray should be praised. I have heard them individually and they are great on the operatic stage but put together in recital as a duet they add far more to the sum
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Date
Race protester honoured at last
A Sussex man suspended from an American university for protesting against racial prejudice has been honoured 60 years later. Mervyn Jones, 79, was one of seven students suspended from the University of New York in 1941 for protesting against its practice
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Tomboy - Great Dane
Great Danes are looking for a new home after a rescue group was given 14 days to quit its kennels. Tomboy appears daily in The Argus and is updated each day on this web site. You can see more of Tomboy on www.moontoon.co.uk The Moontoon web site also
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Rocket for Bush
President Bush says his new missile system will, with this country's collusion, be used as a defence against "rogue states". Are these countries that break international treaties, spy on others, equip dangerous dictatorships and carry out military actions
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Dim view
I received my copy of City News last Friday. Three pages were given over to obtaining the view of the people on the make-up of the council. A prize of £100 was offered for the first entry returned. Dutifully, I completed the form, only to discover no
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Date
Ban peas, please
I often lunch at The Britannia, my local Harvester. I don't like peas, so I always say to the waitress, "No peas, thank you". When the meal arrives, meat or fish is on one-third of the plate, chips on another third and the last third is... bare. They
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Date
Job's worth
To claim the GMB union is against the development of Shoreham Airport (Argus, April 23) is not entirely accurate. The matter has yet to be fully debated by our members. At this stage, we have merely registered some reservations. Clearly there is a cost-benefit
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Date
Foot in mouth
I am absolutely disgusted at Ian Hart's comment: "Who would have thought... Tony Cottee would have been to football management what Worthing is to the British tourism industry" (Argus, May 3). As someone who owns a local business and relies heavily on
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Date
In a spin
I appear to have upset both Labour and Tory political hacks by criticising Adur District Council's proposed huge rent rises for Southwick Square traders. It seems neither the current Tory minority administration nor last year's brief Labour control will
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Date
Almost stupid
It borders on the moronic to suggest the "almost fascist" Commission for Racial Equality would try to stifle debate on race when its raison d'tre is to get rid of racism - how do you attempt to do this if you don't bring it to people's attention? How
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Date
Youth In Action: Team spirit fuels Sussex girls
Sussex destroyed Staffordshire by 86 runs to lift the English Women's Association Under-19s Trophy. The county completed their fourth victory in six successive national finals and coach Terry Burton hailed it as their "best ever team performance". Kate
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Date
Worth the wait
It's been a long time in coming. But the appointment of the new Bishop of Arundel and Brighton should be worth the wait. Monsignor Kieran Conry sounds eminently sensible in today's Argus interview as he takes on the role of leading thousands of Roman
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Date
Museum wants you to kiss and tell
Brighton has always been renowned as the nation's favourite destination for dirty weekends. Over the centuries it has been the romantic setting for countless illicit couplings. Now historians at Brighton Museum want people to reveal all about sex and
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Date
Stock cars: Anscombe battles back
Eastbourne banger driver Steve Anscombe made a dream return to Arlington Stadium on Monday. Anscombe stormed to victory in his first race at the track since being diagnosed with cancer two years ago. The 27-year-old from Langney, one of the most popular
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Date
City needs a Mayor
We believe a directly-elected mayor would be good for Brighton and Hove and good for local government. The holder of this new post would be able to speak for the city and make quick decisions when they were needed. But Brighton and Hove people still have
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Date
Do it yourself
Why was Sita given the contract to collect recycled waste when there is a perfectly efficient company already doing it? Sita has not managed to collect my household rubbish for more than four weeks. I have lived in the same house for 30 years and, until
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Date
Reserves are beaten
Albion Reserves could not stop Fulham from completing a title double. Micky Adams' old club beat the Seagulls 6-2 at Motspur Park yesterday, to add the Avon Insurance Combination crown to the first Division championship. Fulham only needed a point to
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Date
Sita, steer clear of collection chaos
Sita needs a dose of good old-fashioned work study. Recently, a group of two or three men collected the black bags from our refuse stores, leaving piles of black bags at regular intervals around the square. Three hours later, in Cannon Place, Brighton
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Date
Seagulls win is fitting tribute
Albion fans were out in force again last night to pay tribute to two of the Seagulls' most loyal servants. A Withdean crowd of 4,195 watched the Third Division champions beat Charlton 2-0 in a benefit match for physio Malcolm Stuart and retired kit man
-
Date
Sussex told to carry on good work
Sussex's Benson and Hedges Cup heroes have been told to carry on the good work in the Championship. Only Mark Robinson has been left out of the team which went through to the quarter-finals for the four-day game against Nottinghamshire at Hove today (
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Date
Adams backs Kelly's hero
Albion goalkeeping find Michel Kuipers has been hailed as Kelly's hero. Boss Micky Adams believes Mike Kelly's expertise has helped turn the big Dutchman into a record-breaking No. 1. Adams drafted in Kelly, a former England goalkeeping coach and colleague
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Date
Cliff fall store reopens
A collection of people called Cliff helped reopen a superstore which was closed after a rock fall. Part of the cliff at Black Rock collapsed on April 9 and debris plunged into a yard at the back of Asda at Brighton Marina. A Cliff Richard look-alike helped
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Date
Crash landing hero's moment of horror
A spectator who helped clear crowds from a beach seconds before a plane crash landed today spoke of his horror when he saw what was about to happen. George Mero and his wife Kim could see the PA28 Cherokee was in difficulties as it headed towards Lancing
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Date
Stars pen verses for cancer sufferers
Stars of the stage and screen have written poignant verses to help cancer sufferers in Sussex. Celebrities including comedienne Victoria Wood, the late Sir Harry Secombe and Sir Cliff Richard agreed to help following an appeal. They penned a verse for
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Date
Was missing vicar killed?
Police fear a missing 81-year-old vicar may have been murdered and dumped at sea. The Rev Ronald Glazebrook has not been seen for 12 days but, with blood discovered in his car and yacht, police fear the worst. Detective Chief Inspector Kevin Moore, heading
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Date
OAPs make waves over £100 pool fee
Pensioners are dismayed after being told they would no longer be able to use a hotel swimming pool unless they splashed out £100 each. The swimmers had been allowed to use the pool at the Grand Ocean Hotel in Saltdean for a nominal fee. But the historic
