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No-spill curries
A mishap with a curry prompted television producer Nicholas Sercombe to design a bag that will keep a curry hot and customers cool. Carry That Curry is now undergoing trials at a Sussex restaurant and will soon be launched on the public. Nicholas, who
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Techno-fraud
Fraudsters are devising new ways to exploit technology faster than the law can keep up, a national conference of forensic accountants was told. Barrister Chris Dickson, executive counsel to the Accountants' Joint Disciplinary Scheme and formerly senior
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Sub sandwiches out to break fast
A battle for the nation's tastebuds is set to break out on the streets of Brighton with the UK debut of US fast food chain, Quizno's. With 1,200 restaurants around the world, the company officially launched its submarine-shaped sandwiches at Brighton's
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Using DNA to fight disease and crime
The winner of last year's Sussex innovation award is playing a major part in the fight against both crime and crippling diseases. Genpak, based at the Innovation Centre at Falmer, provides the tools scientists need to identify the role of the individual
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The funny side
Liz Stewart and I had to laugh at the picture of the shadow culture secretary speaking to the "poor voter", as Liz calls her (Opinion, June 2). My laughter was for a different reason. I thought Mr Ainsworth had lifted the vase up so he could throw it
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Not such a good job
If the Tory Government, which was in office for 18 years, had done such a good job, why was there a need for a Labour Government to have to train so many doctors, nurses, policemen and teachers? Also, why were no hospitals in the NHS built and why was
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Better the devil ...
The ones in power - all we do is to put them in and, when they're in, they do just as they want. I would rather have the devil I know than the devil I don't. Would you? -Mary Frankel, Hove
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Signal Failure, by Lizzie Enfield
Everyone looked up when I walked into the carriage this morning. Sadly, they were not admiring my new floaty skirt, or my recently purged through food poisoning figure, but that of tall, thin girl, walking a couple of paces behind me. She was (or rather
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Hague in Hastings
Conservative Party leader William Hague was today making a flying visit to a Sussex resort. Mr Hague was due to arrive in Hastings by helicopter at about 11am. His itinerary included a trip to the Old Town where he was scheduled to address a gathering
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Row over poster blitz
Conservatives have complained about a Labour poster blitz in a key marginal seat. Flyers promoting Labour candidate Ivor Caplin were put up throughout Hove and Portslade during the weekend. But supporters of Conservative candidate Jenny Langston protested
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Crooks tear up baby snaps
Baby Chloe Thornton became a victim of crime at just six months old after burglars raided her mother's flat. The thieves stole Chloe's toys and even ripped up photographs of her taken when she was born. Chloe was among a handful of Sussex children to
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Council rips down party signs
Campaigners had to retrieve their election signs from a grit yard after council employees allegedly took them down. Promotional boards for election candidates were removed by East Sussex County Council from their positions in and around Uckfield. The
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Hague fishes for support
Tory leader William Hague heard calls for wholesale withdrawal from the Common Fisheries Policy as he met fishermen in Hastings today. The Tories have promised renegotiation of the controversial European Union policy, but the fishermen insisted that nothing
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Homeless snub right to vote
Only six homeless people in Brighton and Hove have taken advantage of a new law which allows them to vote without a permanent address. Charity workers said politicians had failed to convince rough sleepers that their policies would change their lives.
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Lost poll cards lay in street
Brighton and Hove City Council has admitted losing a batch of poll cards for Thursday's General Election. The blunder came to light only after a member of the public spotted several cards lying in a street after they fell out of a delivery sack. More
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Desperate Tories
Hove councillor Brian Oxley's outburst on Labour's poster campaign might be explained by the fact that he is obviously suffering from memory problems. Has he forgotten his Conservative Party's Tony Blair "demon eyes" poster in the run-up to the 1997 election
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Green light for nude dance club
A nude table dancing club has been given the go-ahead by councillors to open in Crawley. Up to 30 nude dancers a night will entertain audiences of 250 when Juice Cabaret Bar opens. It was granted permission to open in a former two-storey office building
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Argus unveils a new look
A piece of Argus history will be made tomorrow when Sussex's only daily newspaper gets a new titlepiece. And to celebrate, the paper will be giving away £15,000 to readers. The front page masthead, introduced in 1969, will be replaced with one designed
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Not bad at all
Although I agree with M Thompson (Opinion, May 31) on some of the issues he raises, I fail to understand why he and so many others expect so much in such a short time of a Labour Government. When the previous Tory Government was turfed out of power, pensioners
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Hospitals 'juggle' to meet targets
Some seriously ill patients are being forced to make way for less serious cases to help hospitals meet waiting list targets, a new report claims. A leaked draft report by the National Audit Office (NAO) says consultants are changing their priorities under
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Cuckmere Valley League: Selmeston go top
Selmeston grabbed the top spot in the Cuckmere Valley League after a dramatic victory over high-flying Firle with one ball to spare. A 64 from John Stephens, as Colin Filtness took 2-11, helped Firle to 162-9 but Adrian Burden's 61 and David Clark's 42
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On the bandwagon
So Ivor Caplin is heading the campaign to stop bikers scarring Toads Hole Valley (Argus, May 26). What did he do as leader of Hove Borough Council? What has he done to persuade his Labour colleagues on Brighton and Hove City Council to take swift action
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Mid Sussex League: Danny's the boy
Danny Andrews injected more than a little sparkle into second-placed Chailey's innings as he hit a whopping 150. And Marc Sellis chipped in with 49 as they posted a commanding 247-5 declared against Dormansland. Dormansland's Steve Loney hit an unbeaten
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Helpless
Tony Blair's recent allegation that the Conservative Party is seeking a low turnout in the election is desperate smearing on his part. In reality, he knows his Government is so disliked by his own party's supporters that it is they who he is frightened
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Complaints keep piling up
There has been a barrage of complaints about the service operated by Sita in Brighton and Hove since its birth. Most of the moans have centred on piles of stinking rubbish that have been left to pile up on the city's streets. There have also been separate
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Invitation League: Ifield go second
Sri Lankan bowler Rees Mahammed took 4-1 to spark a spectacular Ansty batting collapse and help Ifield move into second place. Ansty were cruising at 50-1 in pursuit of Ifield's 139 when all-rounder Mahammed worked his magic to leave the hosts reeling
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Who can turn the anti-social tide?
What a shocking state exists in this country. Successive governments have had the chance to stop the progression of vandalism and anti-social behaviour by allowing the proper punishment of young people. The situation has become untenable. In Bournemouth
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East Sussex League: Legg steps up the pace
Crowhurst Park withdrew their former Barbados international Victor Walcott out of the bowling attack as they romped to a 136 run win over Rye on Saturday. However, it is unlikely leaders Ringmer will receive the same generosity when the two sides clash
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Tennis: Anna's on way to Sussex
Anna Kournikova is on course to play at Eastbourne after a four-month injury break. The Russian ace has recovered from a stress fracture to her left foot and will play the Britannic Asset Management International Championships at Devonshire Park from
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Sussex have Hick in sight
Recalled Mark Robinson and the other Sussex bowlers will have Graeme Hick in their sights when the county resume their Championship challenge at Horsham tomorrow. Hick's international career appears to be over but nothing seems to inspire the Worcestershire
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Inspectors cry foul over beach awards
Sussex tourism bosses are struggling to keep beaches clean because of the foot-and-mouth outbreak, it has emerged. The Tidy Britain Group (TBG) said dog owners had been flocking to the coast to exercise their pets because of footpath closures. The organisation
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Murder hunt: Police find guns
Police hunting for the shotgun used to murder a Sussex millionaire have found firearms and ammunition. The weapons were discovered after officers searched farmland a few miles from where Richard Watson was gunned down five years ago. During the four-day
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Last word in luxury for city slickers
City slickers with £600,000 to spare are being offered the chance to buy the ultimate in penthouse living. The chance of relaxing in a rooftop hot tub is one of the lures of a £3 million development in North Street, Brighton. The city's shopping centre
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Why Survivor's Jayne wanted to leave
Fitness instructor Jayne Meyler asked to be given the push from TV's Survivor island because she wanted to be with her young son. The 47-year-old, from Steyning, said she told fellow tribe members she was happy to leave because she was missing seven-year-old
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Builders' guide is a virtual toolkit
A Sussex builder has become a virtual construction expert. Barry Dunlop was frustrated by a lack of information about his trade on the internet. Last year, he set up eBuilders, at Rustington, near Littlehampton, to advise building comp-anies on how to
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Ex-MP defects to Labour
A former Sussex MP and Tory treasury minister has defected to Labour, saying only Tony Blair has the vision to lead Britain. Anthony Nelson said he was switching because of Tony Blair's leadership and Labour's policy on Europe. Mr Nelson, 52, who represented
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Review: Rivals unite to fight for justice
Project Justice: Rival Schools 2 for the Dreamcast is an impressive sequel to the smash PlayStation beat-'em-up Rival Schools. The story line continues from the game's predecessor but this time the once-rival school gangs unite instead of fight. They
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Review: River racing gives out that sinking feeling
You can imagine the scene. A bunch of computer games designers are having a scratchy-head meeting to discuss what will be the next big thing in the gaming world. Will it be another Tomb Raider clone? A puzzle with a differ-ence? No, how's about a spin
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Net Solutions with Andrew Hardy
Q: I would like to watch the television on my computer. Is this possible and how should I set about doing it? A: I am often amazed at why people would want to watch TV on their computer, still the idea of keeping tabs on the test match is quite appealing
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Hardware: Mouse that gives a game really good vibrations
The iFeel mouse from Logitech is designed to give a physical response as you move it over items on the desktop. A built-in motor allows you to feel vibrations as it is passes over icons, buttons and web links. It is pretty uninspiring most of the time
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Shop that's open, even when it's closed
The world's largest web site for the sale of pictures of aircraft has been set up in Sussex. Arthur Rayner built the site as an add-on to his shop, Spitfire Art, which he has run in Ditchling for more than five years. Spitfire Art specialises in the sale
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Road cleaning chaos threat
City streets could end up filthy again because of yet another dispute between collection firm Sita and its staff. Union bosses said the workforce could not meet new demands imposed by management to keep the streets clean. Mark Turner, of the GMB union
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Techno-fraud
Fraudsters are devising new ways to exploit technology faster than the law can keep up, a national conference of forensic accountants was told. Barrister Chris Dickson, executive counsel to the Accountants' Joint Disciplinary Scheme and formerly senior
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Sub sandwiches out to break fast
A battle for the nation's tastebuds is set to break out on the streets of Brighton with the UK debut of US fast food chain, Quizno's. With 1,200 restaurants around the world, the company officially launched its submarine-shaped sandwiches at Brighton's
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Not such a good job
If the Tory Government, which was in office for 18 years, had done such a good job, why was there a need for a Labour Government to have to train so many doctors, nurses, policemen and teachers? Also, why were no hospitals in the NHS built and why was
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Tomboy - RIP
The last Tomboy cartoon. From tomorrow, there will be a new comic strip in The Argus, called "BN1". You can see more of Tomboy on www.moontoon.co.uk The Moontoon website also has comic strips, greeting cards, magazine illustrations and other work by Alex
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Is candidate ashamed?
Whatever Hove Liberal Democrat Harold Desouza is promoting, it isn't Liberalism. His failure to support the euro or Lib-Labbery in his election address must mean he is ashamed of his party's sell-out policies. -Nigel Donovan, Liberal Party parliamentary
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Row over poster blitz
Conservatives have complained about a Labour poster blitz in a key marginal seat. Flyers promoting Labour candidate Ivor Caplin were put up throughout Hove and Portslade during the weekend. But supporters of Conservative candidate Jenny Langston protested
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Crooks tear up baby snaps
Baby Chloe Thornton became a victim of crime at just six months old after burglars raided her mother's flat. The thieves stole Chloe's toys and even ripped up photographs of her taken when she was born. Chloe was among a handful of Sussex children to
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Lost poll cards lay in street
Brighton and Hove City Council has admitted losing a batch of poll cards for Thursday's General Election. The blunder came to light only after a member of the public spotted several cards lying in a street after they fell out of a delivery sack. More
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Council rips down party posters
Campaigners had to retrieve their election signs from a grit yard after council employees allegedly took them down. Promotional boards for election candidates were removed by East Sussex County Council from their positions in and around Uckfield. The
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Green light for nude dance club
A nude table dancing club has been given the go-ahead by councillors to open in Crawley. Up to 30 nude dancers a night will entertain audiences of 250 when Juice Cabaret Bar opens. It was granted permission to open in a former two-storey office building
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Desperate Tories
Hove councillor Brian Oxley's outburst on Labour's poster campaign might be explained by the fact that he is obviously suffering from memory problems. Has he forgotten his Conservative Party's Tony Blair "demon eyes" poster in the run-up to the 1997 election
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Argus unveils a new look
A piece of Argus history will be made tomorrow when Sussex's only daily newspaper gets a new titlepiece. And to celebrate, the paper will be giving away £15,000 to readers. The front page masthead, introduced in 1969, will be replaced with one designed
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Not bad at all
Although I agree with M Thompson (Opinion, May 31) on some of the issues he raises, I fail to understand why he and so many others expect so much in such a short time of a Labour Government. When the previous Tory Government was turfed out of power, pensioners
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Hospitals 'juggle' to meet targets
Some seriously ill patients are being forced to make way for less serious cases to help hospitals meet waiting list targets, a new report claims. A leaked draft report by the National Audit Office (NAO) says consultants are changing their priorities under
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Hare today
As a council tax payer rather than a council tax spender, the latest hare-brained scheme of making films of nine people's daily lives in opposition to Big Brother must surely take the "squanderbug" award. Apparently, they intend to preach energy conservation
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In the wet
I was amazed when a Tory candidate for the West Sussex County Council election on June 7 informed me the whole of Britain is now being fluoridated, meaning fluoride is added to our public water supplies. Having spent much time, effort and money to help
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West Sussex League: Victory Jig
West Blatchington made light work of Brighton and Hove 3rd XI in division one of the West Sussex League. After posting 191 with J. Carthew making 48, West Blatchington bowled out Brighton for 66 with Jig Agnihotri taking a superb 6-7. Chichester III were
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Who can turn the anti-social tide?
What a shocking state exists in this country. Successive governments have had the chance to stop the progression of vandalism and anti-social behaviour by allowing the proper punishment of young people. The situation has become untenable. In Bournemouth
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Worker's death: Boss denies manslaughter
A company boss and his shipping firm have denied manslaughter charges over the death of a student at Shoreham harbour. James Martell and Euromin Ltd were accused of unlawfully killing student Simon Jones, 24, who died in a ship's hold on April 24 1998
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Sussex have Hick in sight
Recalled Mark Robinson and the other Sussex bowlers will have Graeme Hick in their sights when the county resume their Championship challenge at Horsham tomorrow. Hick's international career appears to be over but nothing seems to inspire the Worcestershire
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Murder hunt: Police find guns
Police hunting for the shotgun used to murder a Sussex millionaire have found firearms and ammunition. The weapons were discovered after officers searched farmland a few miles from where Richard Watson was gunned down five years ago. During the four-day
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Thin is not the screen fashion
Flat-screen monitors are currently too expensive for most people to consider. The main users of these monitors, known as TFT (thin film transistor) screens, are the large corporations. Prices are falling really slowly and demand is massive. But many high-flyers
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Net Shopper: Al fresco favourites
Why does food always taste so much better outdoors? There's nothing better than a balmy summer's evening spent with friends over a meal outside on the patio. If you are entertaining in your garden this summer, Lakeland has a sophisticated web site to
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Review: River racing gives out that sinking feeling
You can imagine the scene. A bunch of computer games designers are having a scratchy-head meeting to discuss what will be the next big thing in the gaming world. Will it be another Tomb Raider clone? A puzzle with a differ-ence? No, how's about a spin
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Net Solutions with Andrew Hardy
Q: I would like to watch the television on my computer. Is this possible and how should I set about doing it? A: I am often amazed at why people would want to watch TV on their computer, still the idea of keeping tabs on the test match is quite appealing
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Hardware: Mouse that gives a game really good vibrations
The iFeel mouse from Logitech is designed to give a physical response as you move it over items on the desktop. A built-in motor allows you to feel vibrations as it is passes over icons, buttons and web links. It is pretty uninspiring most of the time
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Charities cashing in with vouchers
An online system to raise cash for UK charities has been launched in Sussex. Hailsham-based Terry Harvey has developed "donate-as-you-spend" gift vouchers which are sold online. Consumers can use the gift vouchers, available in denominations of £5 and
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Jail for burglar caught in act
A man spotted burgling a home by an off-duty policeman has been jailed for nine months. Ian Hillier, 24, of Applesham Avenue, Hove, was arrested after the officer, who lived nearby, noticed him acting suspiciously and rang colleagues. Officers raced to
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Falmer's haven for new business
New businesses have an opportunity to get a foot in the door at a thriving technology centre this month. The Sussex Innovation Centre (SInC) at Falmer, home to more than 30 technology and knowledge-based start-up companies, has room for two new ventures
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Enterprising students get their rewards
Youngsters from Helenswood School in Hastings have won a competition for student businesses. It is only the second time the competition has been won by a team from a state school. Simply Stars beat teams from 60 schools across Sussex to win the Seeboard
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TV Paul closes the gate on floodwater
When Reg Winsor read about the floods in Sussex last year, he remembered a device he had invented in 1979. The retired engineer read about the devastation caused when the rivers Ouse and Uck burst their banks and dusted-off the plans for his invention
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Too much work is bad for business
Working excessive hours is bad for your company, according to a Sussex business leader. Simon Small says long hours can cause resentment and frustration and prove counter productive. Mr Small, managing director of Waterson Communications and spokesman
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Tomboy - RIP
The last Tomboy cartoon. From tomorrow, there will be a new comic strip in The Argus, called "BN1". You can see more of Tomboy on www.moontoon.co.uk The Moontoon website also has comic strips, greeting cards, magazine illustrations and other work by Alex
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Is candidate ashamed?
Whatever Hove Liberal Democrat Harold Desouza is promoting, it isn't Liberalism. His failure to support the euro or Lib-Labbery in his election address must mean he is ashamed of his party's sell-out policies. -Nigel Donovan, Liberal Party parliamentary
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Who will pay?
Ian Fyvie's concern (Opinion Extra, June 1) for those on benefit is to be applauded but I hope I'm not being cynical when I wonder where the money will come from to pay for all the free facilities and the "decent Giro". -Sue Hodson, Telscombe Cliffs
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Germans right about us
Is Elizabeth Gates (Opinion, May 31) wearing blinkers? Apart from the upper echelon of British society, 80 per cent of the British public is as the German magazine Stern stated. I lived in Germany for the best of my 59 years and never encountered such
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Hare today
As a council tax payer rather than a council tax spender, the latest hare-brained scheme of making films of nine people's daily lives in opposition to Big Brother must surely take the "squanderbug" award. Apparently, they intend to preach energy conservation
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In the wet
I was amazed when a Tory candidate for the West Sussex County Council election on June 7 informed me the whole of Britain is now being fluoridated, meaning fluoride is added to our public water supplies. Having spent much time, effort and money to help
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It's your fault
When you rant and rave at politicians, doctors and nurses, police and priests, did you ever stop to think: Did I smoke, drink, take drugs or live dangerously? Am I myself responsible for the cancers, heart diseases, Aids and other complaints? Did I pay
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Get a grip
Retired colonial police officer Basil Arrowsmith thinks contestants on TV show Survivor are making mountains out of molehills. He spent years tracking down pirates and murderers on the wild island of Pulau Tiga, near Borneo, where the current ITV series
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Trendy city living
Brighton is already one of the most attractive cities in the country for people migrating from other parts of Britain. It is loved for its shops, seaside attractions, bars, nightlife but also its raffish and seedy subcultures. Now the city's shopping
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West Sussex League: Victory Jig
West Blatchington made light work of Brighton and Hove 3rd XI in division one of the West Sussex League. After posting 191 with J. Carthew making 48, West Blatchington bowled out Brighton for 66 with Jig Agnihotri taking a superb 6-7. Chichester III were
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Turn up
I'd like to say thank you to Tory Councillor Brian Oxley for getting a picture of Labour's latest election poster printed in The Argus (June 1). Of course, he would condemn it as a personal attack on Hague and Thatcher, though try as I might, I cannot
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Worker's death: Boss denies manslaughter
A company boss and his shipping firm have denied manslaughter charges over the death of a student at Shoreham harbour. James Martell and Euromin Ltd were accused of unlawfully killing student Simon Jones, 24, who died in a ship's hold on April 24 1998
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Gosh, it's our Josh
Big Brother's newest housemate has been helped through the door by a Brighton-based PR agency. Midnight Communications ran a campaign to help Josh Rafter join the house when the first contestant is ousted next weekend. Last Friday, Channel 4 announced
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Thin is not the screen fashion
Flat-screen monitors are currently too expensive for most people to consider. The main users of these monitors, known as TFT (thin film transistor) screens, are the large corporations. Prices are falling really slowly and demand is massive. But many high-flyers
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Date
Net Shopper: Al fresco favourites
Why does food always taste so much better outdoors? There's nothing better than a balmy summer's evening spent with friends over a meal outside on the patio. If you are entertaining in your garden this summer, Lakeland has a sophisticated web site to
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Review: Scanware's on form
Any organisation that uses forms will appreciate the versatility of Scansoft Omniform 4.0. This clever application makes it possible to scan a paper form and turn it into a editable software form in seconds without any fiddly reconfiguration. The software
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Charities cashing in with vouchers
An online system to raise cash for UK charities has been launched in Sussex. Hailsham-based Terry Harvey has developed "donate-as-you-spend" gift vouchers which are sold online. Consumers can use the gift vouchers, available in denominations of £5 and
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Jail for burglar caught in act
A man spotted burgling a home by an off-duty policeman has been jailed for nine months. Ian Hillier, 24, of Applesham Avenue, Hove, was arrested after the officer, who lived nearby, noticed him acting suspiciously and rang colleagues. Officers raced to
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Falmer's haven for new business
New businesses have an opportunity to get a foot in the door at a thriving technology centre this month. The Sussex Innovation Centre (SInC) at Falmer, home to more than 30 technology and knowledge-based start-up companies, has room for two new ventures
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Enterprising students get their rewards
Youngsters from Helenswood School in Hastings have won a competition for student businesses. It is only the second time the competition has been won by a team from a state school. Simply Stars beat teams from 60 schools across Sussex to win the Seeboard
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No-spill curries
A mishap with a curry prompted television producer Nicholas Sercombe to design a bag that will keep a curry hot and customers cool. Carry That Curry is now undergoing trials at a Sussex restaurant and will soon be launched on the public. Nicholas, who
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TV Paul closes the gate on floodwater
When Reg Winsor read about the floods in Sussex last year, he remembered a device he had invented in 1979. The retired engineer read about the devastation caused when the rivers Ouse and Uck burst their banks and dusted-off the plans for his invention
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Using DNA to fight disease and crime
The winner of last year's Sussex innovation award is playing a major part in the fight against both crime and crippling diseases. Genpak, based at the Innovation Centre at Falmer, provides the tools scientists need to identify the role of the individual
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Too much work is bad for business
Working excessive hours is bad for your company, according to a Sussex business leader. Simon Small says long hours can cause resentment and frustration and prove counter productive. Mr Small, managing director of Waterson Communications and spokesman
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The funny side
Liz Stewart and I had to laugh at the picture of the shadow culture secretary speaking to the "poor voter", as Liz calls her (Opinion, June 2). My laughter was for a different reason. I thought Mr Ainsworth had lifted the vase up so he could throw it
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Who will pay?
Ian Fyvie's concern (Opinion Extra, June 1) for those on benefit is to be applauded but I hope I'm not being cynical when I wonder where the money will come from to pay for all the free facilities and the "decent Giro". -Sue Hodson, Telscombe Cliffs
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Better the devil ...
The ones in power - all we do is to put them in and, when they're in, they do just as they want. I would rather have the devil I know than the devil I don't. Would you? -Mary Frankel, Hove
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Germans right about us
Is Elizabeth Gates (Opinion, May 31) wearing blinkers? Apart from the upper echelon of British society, 80 per cent of the British public is as the German magazine Stern stated. I lived in Germany for the best of my 59 years and never encountered such
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Signal Failure, by Lizzie Enfield
Everyone looked up when I walked into the carriage this morning. Sadly, they were not admiring my new floaty skirt, or my recently purged through food poisoning figure, but that of tall, thin girl, walking a couple of paces behind me. She was (or rather
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Hague in Hastings
Conservative Party leader William Hague was today making a flying visit to a Sussex resort. Mr Hague was due to arrive in Hastings by helicopter at about 11am. His itinerary included a trip to the Old Town where he was scheduled to address a gathering
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Council rips down party signs
Campaigners had to retrieve their election signs from a grit yard after council employees allegedly took them down. Promotional boards for election candidates were removed by East Sussex County Council from their positions in and around Uckfield. The
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Attackers break man's jaw
A young woman helped her boyfriend twice beat up a man in the centre of Worthing, leaving the victim with a broken jaw. The couple first attacked the 36-year-old as he walked along Railway Approach between 2am and 2.15am As the dazed victim staggered
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Bungalow wrecked by blaze
Twenty firefighters from across Sussex fought a blaze in an empty bungalow in Lancing last night. Flames and smoke began pouring from the semi-detached bungalow in West Lane shortly after 6.15pm. Fire crews arrived to find the roof well alight with flames
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Hague fishes for support
Tory leader William Hague heard calls for wholesale withdrawal from the Common Fisheries Policy as he met fishermen in Hastings today. The Tories have promised renegotiation of the controversial European Union policy, but the fishermen insisted that nothing
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Homeless snub right to vote
Only six homeless people in Brighton and Hove have taken advantage of a new law which allows them to vote without a permanent address. Charity workers said politicians had failed to convince rough sleepers that their policies would change their lives.
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Man dies in car smash
A man was killed and four people injured last night when two cars crashed in a Mid Sussex village. The 20-year-old from Crawley was a back-seat passenger in a Vauxhall Astra involved in a smash with a Citroen BX at Balcombe, between Haywards Heath and
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Landlady faces pub raider
An East Sussex pub landlady came face-to-face with a burglar who crept into her home and stole £1,000. Beryl White nipped to the loo to find a young woman in the bathroom of her flat above the Royal Oak pub in Newick, near Lewes. The mum-of-two said:
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Green light for nude dance club
A nude table dancing club has been given the go-ahead by councillors to open in Crawley. Up to 30 nude dancers a night will entertain audiences of 250 when Juice Cabaret Bar opens. It was granted permission to open in a former two-storey office building
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It's your fault
When you rant and rave at politicians, doctors and nurses, police and priests, did you ever stop to think: Did I smoke, drink, take drugs or live dangerously? Am I myself responsible for the cancers, heart diseases, Aids and other complaints? Did I pay
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Date
Cuckmere Valley League: Selmeston go top
Selmeston grabbed the top spot in the Cuckmere Valley League after a dramatic victory over high-flying Firle with one ball to spare. A 64 from John Stephens, as Colin Filtness took 2-11, helped Firle to 162-9 but Adrian Burden's 61 and David Clark's 42
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Get a grip
Retired colonial police officer Basil Arrowsmith thinks contestants on TV show Survivor are making mountains out of molehills. He spent years tracking down pirates and murderers on the wild island of Pulau Tiga, near Borneo, where the current ITV series
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On the bandwagon
So Ivor Caplin is heading the campaign to stop bikers scarring Toads Hole Valley (Argus, May 26). What did he do as leader of Hove Borough Council? What has he done to persuade his Labour colleagues on Brighton and Hove City Council to take swift action
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Mid Sussex League: Danny's the boy
Danny Andrews injected more than a little sparkle into second-placed Chailey's innings as he hit a whopping 150. And Marc Sellis chipped in with 49 as they posted a commanding 247-5 declared against Dormansland. Dormansland's Steve Loney hit an unbeaten
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Trendy city living
Brighton is already one of the most attractive cities in the country for people migrating from other parts of Britain. It is loved for its shops, seaside attractions, bars, nightlife but also its raffish and seedy subcultures. Now the city's shopping
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Helpless
Tony Blair's recent allegation that the Conservative Party is seeking a low turnout in the election is desperate smearing on his part. In reality, he knows his Government is so disliked by his own party's supporters that it is they who he is frightened
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Complaints keep piling up
There has been a barrage of complaints about the service operated by Sita in Brighton and Hove since its birth. Most of the moans have centred on piles of stinking rubbish that have been left to pile up on the city's streets. There have also been separate
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Turn up
I'd like to say thank you to Tory Councillor Brian Oxley for getting a picture of Labour's latest election poster printed in The Argus (June 1). Of course, he would condemn it as a personal attack on Hague and Thatcher, though try as I might, I cannot
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Invitation League: Ifield go second
Sri Lankan bowler Rees Mahammed took 4-1 to spark a spectacular Ansty batting collapse and help Ifield move into second place. Ansty were cruising at 50-1 in pursuit of Ifield's 139 when all-rounder Mahammed worked his magic to leave the hosts reeling
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East Sussex League: Legg steps up the pace
Crowhurst Park withdrew their former Barbados international Victor Walcott out of the bowling attack as they romped to a 136 run win over Rye on Saturday. However, it is unlikely leaders Ringmer will receive the same generosity when the two sides clash
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Tennis: Anna's on way to Sussex
Anna Kournikova is on course to play at Eastbourne after a four-month injury break. The Russian ace has recovered from a stress fracture to her left foot and will play the Britannic Asset Management International Championships at Devonshire Park from
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Father jailed for cruelty
A father who put his two-year-old daughter's life at risk by living in a filthy flat littered with used needles has been jailed for six months. The 19-year-old, who cannot be named, was imprisoned after a judge condemned conditions at his home in Hastings
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Inspectors cry foul over beach awards
Sussex tourism bosses are struggling to keep beaches clean because of the foot-and-mouth outbreak, it has emerged. The Tidy Britain Group (TBG) said dog owners had been flocking to the coast to exercise their pets because of footpath closures. The organisation
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Last word in luxury for city slickers
City slickers with £600,000 to spare are being offered the chance to buy the ultimate in penthouse living. The chance of relaxing in a rooftop hot tub is one of the lures of a £3 million development in North Street, Brighton. The city's shopping centre
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Gosh, it's our Josh
Big Brother's newest housemate has been helped through the door by a Brighton-based PR agency. Midnight Communications ran a campaign to help Josh Rafter join the house when the first contestant is ousted next weekend. Last Friday, Channel 4 announced
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Why Survivor's Jayne wanted to leave
Fitness instructor Jayne Meyler asked to be given the push from TV's Survivor island because she wanted to be with her young son. The 47-year-old, from Steyning, said she told fellow tribe members she was happy to leave because she was missing seven-year-old
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Builders' guide is a virtual toolkit
A Sussex builder has become a virtual construction expert. Barry Dunlop was frustrated by a lack of information about his trade on the internet. Last year, he set up eBuilders, at Rustington, near Littlehampton, to advise building comp-anies on how to
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Ex-MP defects to Labour
A former Sussex MP and Tory treasury minister has defected to Labour, saying only Tony Blair has the vision to lead Britain. Anthony Nelson said he was switching because of Tony Blair's leadership and Labour's policy on Europe. Mr Nelson, 52, who represented
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Review: Rivals unite to fight for justice
Project Justice: Rival Schools 2 for the Dreamcast is an impressive sequel to the smash PlayStation beat-'em-up Rival Schools. The story line continues from the game's predecessor but this time the once-rival school gangs unite instead of fight. They
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Review: Scanware's on form
Any organisation that uses forms will appreciate the versatility of Scansoft Omniform 4.0. This clever application makes it possible to scan a paper form and turn it into a editable software form in seconds without any fiddly reconfiguration. The software
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Shop that's open, even when it's closed
The world's largest web site for the sale of pictures of aircraft has been set up in Sussex. Arthur Rayner built the site as an add-on to his shop, Spitfire Art, which he has run in Ditchling for more than five years. Spitfire Art specialises in the sale
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Road cleaning chaos threat
City streets could end up filthy again because of yet another dispute between collection firm Sita and its staff. Union bosses said the workforce could not meet new demands imposed by management to keep the streets clean. Mark Turner, of the GMB union
