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Emily's showing bulldog spirit
England's number one fan is urging the nation's football stars to win in Germany this weekend. Emily the bulldog has been chosen to provide a patriotic boost for Sven-Goran Eriksson's men in their crunch World Cup qualifier in Munich. The three-year-old
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Mini Me winner gets hitched
The winner of 'reality radio' game Mini Me is to marry his long-term partner this month after proposing to her while captive in the bus on Brighton seafront. Trevor Day, 37, and Lynn Ticehurst,33, from Lewes Road, Brighton, have been together 11 years
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One rule for us ...
Brighton and Hove City Council has again let one of its tenants down, forcing her 11-month-old baby to bath in a bucket (The Argus, August 29). Why is it, then, that we private landlords who own houses in multiple occupation are going to be subject to
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Home Truths, by Jacqui Bealing
For our fifth wedding anniversary last weekend we celebrated in style. We stayed in a luxury room in a quaint old Sussex inn and ate out under the stars on the terrace of the pub's gourmet restaurant. It was a stunning, romantic night, marred only by
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What next for the 'mod cops'?
Police officers patrolling the Sussex streets on inline skates may sound far-fetched. It was an idea that began with a joke email to a senior officer but ended up being given serious consideration. Officers would be able to move faster to catch fleeing
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We're not with name and shame campaign
As the Sussex regional representative for the Association of British Drivers (ABD), I would like to disassociate our organisation from John Gallagher's "British Association of Motorists" (August 29), of which we have never heard despite his claim to have
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Payback time over uncollected rubbish
Once again, the rubbish collection in Park Crescent Road, Brighton, failed to happen on Friday, August 24, the day I went on holiday. I should have known there wouldn't be a collection as it was a Bank Holiday the following Monday and on all previous
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Bulldog prayers
England will come to a standstill at 6.30pm today when David Beckham and co battle to keep the nation's dreams of World Cup glory alive. She's no Jordan, but Emily the bulldog was given a patriotic makeover to turn her into a cover-girl for a national
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Spout springs up in village
Residents watched in amazement as this huge water spout shot into the air from a damaged main. The pipe, in Goring Road, Steyning, sprang a leak after workmen laying pipes disturbed the earth around it. Onlooker Jean Whitney said: "I got home to find
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Ivor should keep his nose out
It is a bit rich of Ivor Caplin (The Argus, August 28) to urge that the King Alfred be redeveloped as soon as possible, for at a recent gathering of Hove Park residents he averred he does not get involved with local planning matters. Moreoever, he asserts
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Northampton 2, Albion 0: Minute by minute
Albion's unbeaten start came unstuck against the early tail-enders in freak circumstances. Veteran goal getter Marco Gabbiadini launched Northampton's move off the foot of the table with a 74th minute break through. Gabbiadini so often a thorn in the
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Adams fumes over penalties
Bobby Zamora was involved in another diving controversy last night as Albion fell to their first defeat of the season. Boss Micky Adams was angry that his goal ace received a yellow card from ref Roger Furnandiz rather than a penalty in the surprise 2
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Michelle's booked for Argus Appeal
Actress Michelle Collins will be among an array of celebrities who will attend the launch party of the 44th Argus Appeal. Former EastEnders star Michelle and her daughter Maia, five, will be at the event on September 8. She will be joined by about 350
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Crime victim charged for moped's return
A man whose moped was stolen twice by joyriders has been forced to abandon it after being asked to pay more than £200 to release it from a pound. Retired telephonist David Cheesman said he was sickened by the charge and decided not to pay to retrieve
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Bank blasted over asbestos
Potentially-deadly asbestos was stripped from a derelict building for more than two years without residents being told. People living near the former Alliance and Leicester HQ in Hove say only a handful of residents knew work was being undertaken to remove
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Emily's showing bulldog spirit
England's number one fan is urging the nation's football stars to win in Germany this weekend. Emily the bulldog has been chosen to provide a patriotic boost for Sven-Goran Eriksson's men in their crunch World Cup qualifier in Munich. The three-year-old
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Mini Me winner gets hitched
The winner of 'reality radio' game Mini Me is to marry his long-term partner this month after proposing to her while captive in the bus on Brighton seafront. Trevor Day, 37, and Lynn Ticehurst,33, from Lewes Road, Brighton, have been together 11 years
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One rule for us ...
Brighton and Hove City Council has again let one of its tenants down, forcing her 11-month-old baby to bath in a bucket (The Argus, August 29). Why is it, then, that we private landlords who own houses in multiple occupation are going to be subject to
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I was here for tidal wave
Our family was on the beach when the Brighton tidal wave struck in 1929. I was aged six months. My brother was eight years and my sisters were nine and 13. Our mother quickly picked me up and all ran off the beach to safety. I have always understood the
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Home Truths, by Jacqui Bealing
For our fifth wedding anniversary last weekend we celebrated in style. We stayed in a luxury room in a quaint old Sussex inn and ate out under the stars on the terrace of the pub's gourmet restaurant. It was a stunning, romantic night, marred only by
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We're not with name and shame campaign
As the Sussex regional representative for the Association of British Drivers (ABD), I would like to disassociate our organisation from John Gallagher's "British Association of Motorists" (August 29), of which we have never heard despite his claim to have
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Date
Bulldog prayers
England will come to a standstill at 6.30pm today when David Beckham and co battle to keep the nation's dreams of World Cup glory alive. She's no Jordan, but Emily the bulldog was given a patriotic makeover to turn her into a cover-girl for a national
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Spout springs up in village
Residents watched in amazement as this huge water spout shot into the air from a damaged main. The pipe, in Goring Road, Steyning, sprang a leak after workmen laying pipes disturbed the earth around it. Onlooker Jean Whitney said: "I got home to find
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Waterbikes kill
I saw The Argus front-page picture (August 28) and froze, as it brought back memories of the tragic, untimely and wasteful death of my daughter. She (as was reported in May) was taking her first and last ride on a waterbike - because of another's inexperience
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Ivor should keep his nose out
It is a bit rich of Ivor Caplin (The Argus, August 28) to urge that the King Alfred be redeveloped as soon as possible, for at a recent gathering of Hove Park residents he averred he does not get involved with local planning matters. Moreoever, he asserts
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Time for a curfew on young hooligans
On Friday, August 24, my 17-year-old son and his girlfriend decided at 9.30pm to walk down to McDonalds in London Road, Brighton. They took my 11-year-old daughter and three other 17-year-old friends with them. They had a burger before walking home again
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RMJ could return
Robin Martin-Jenkins could be back in the Sussex squad for Sunday's Norwich Union League match against Middlesex at Richmond (1pm). The all-rounder was undergoing a fitness test today after having another cortisone injection in the rib muscle injury which
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Northampton 2, Albion 0: Minute by minute
Albion's unbeaten start came unstuck against the early tail-enders in freak circumstances. Veteran goal getter Marco Gabbiadini launched Northampton's move off the foot of the table with a 74th minute break through. Gabbiadini so often a thorn in the
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Adams fumes over penalties
Bobby Zamora was involved in another diving controversy last night as Albion fell to their first defeat of the season. Boss Micky Adams was angry that his goal ace received a yellow card from ref Roger Furnandiz rather than a penalty in the surprise 2
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Crime victim charged for moped's return
A man whose moped was stolen twice by joyriders has been forced to abandon it after being asked to pay more than £200 to release it from a pound. Retired telephonist David Cheesman said he was sickened by the charge and decided not to pay to retrieve
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Increase in railway gripes
Complaints against train companies in the South East went up last year, prompting a passengers' forum to describe it as the "worst year for rail passengers since the blitz". The Rail Passengers' Committee (RPC) for southern England yesterday revealed
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Attacks on NHS staff rise
Attacks on health staff are continuing to rise despite a long-running campaign to cut the number of incidents. South Downs Health NHS Trust has reported 186 cases of violence, abuse and harassment between April and June this year. This is higher than
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Bouncy castle is stolen
A bouncy castle which was due to keep youngsters entertained at an open day has been stolen. Thieves forced off a padlock on entry gates to the remote Brede water supply works before stealing the bouncy castle from its grounds. The castle, owned by Southern
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Contests group seeks members
Our club would welcome new and experienced people who enjoy doing competitions in a friendly local group. Contact the Bright On Breezy Compers Club on 01273 721685, leave your full name and address and I will forward details. -Trevor Bailey, Brighton
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Clever feat for seagulls
Jon Spicer and Lindsey Davidson complained (August 29) about seagulls nesting in trees around Norfolk Terrace and soiling their cars. Seagulls, with their webbed feet, would find it impossible to nest in trees. Other garden birds, of course, do. Do they
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What next for the 'mod cops'?
Police officers patrolling the Sussex streets on inline skates may sound far-fetched. It was an idea that began with a joke email to a senior officer but ended up being given serious consideration. Officers would be able to move faster to catch fleeing
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Edwina's wizard words are published
Harry Potter fan Edwina McEachran was so inspired by the exploits of her fictional hero she decided to put pen to paper herself. Now a fantasy letter written by the 11-year-old, who is a pupil at Chesswood Middle School in Worthing, has been published
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Adam's right about cycling
How much I enjoyed Adam Trimingham's article on cycling (August 29). It is far and away the best means of getting around Brighton and Hove. Apart from walking or taxi, it is the only means of transport that gets you from your front door to right outside
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Payback time over uncollected rubbish
Once again, the rubbish collection in Park Crescent Road, Brighton, failed to happen on Friday, August 24, the day I went on holiday. I should have known there wouldn't be a collection as it was a Bank Holiday the following Monday and on all previous
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Heroin hurts us all
My 15-year-old daughter is without a father and all his family and I am left without a husband and his family because of heroin abuse. Her father is still alive but this vile drug has torn our family apart. We were together for 18 years. Her father started
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Do it this way
Over the past 25 years I have learned in business that to be successful you must give people a choice but listen to what they want, keep your premises clean and the surroundings pleasant and up-to-date. You must always be prepared to put something back
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Sign up now
I remind all citizens of Brighton and Hove who are opposed to the possible closure or privatisation of Knoll House residential and respite service for older people to sign the petition against such a move or to lobby their MP or ward councillor. National
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Battered fathers
AS Nineties 'new laddism' gives way to the caring, sharing 21st Century male, a disturbing new phenomenon has emerged. Battered husbands are gradually coming forward to report the abuse they suffer at home. This is not the sitcom nagging of Nora Batty-style
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Health is a business risk
When the Alliance and Leicester finally sold its derelict old headquarters near Hove Park it was left with a prickly problem. Part of the deal was that it would take responsibility for clearing out the potentially carcinogenic asbestos insulation. MPs
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Show gets airborne
Thousands of visitors are expected at the annual Shoreham Airshow this weekend. The show, sponsored by The Argus, looks set to be the biggest yet with up to 40,000 visitors from around the world at the extravaganza. The star attraction promises to be
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Michelle's booked for Argus Appeal
Actress Michelle Collins will be among an array of celebrities who will attend the launch party of the 44th Argus Appeal. Former EastEnders star Michelle and her daughter Maia, five, will be at the event on September 8. She will be joined by about 350
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Help at hand for battered men
Battered men are to get their own support service in Brighton and Hove. More than a quarter of the 2,500 people reporting physical or mental abuse and violence by partners in Brighton every year are men. The Brighton and Hove police Anti Victimisation
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Bank blasted over asbestos
Potentially-deadly asbestos was stripped from a derelict building for more than two years without residents being told. People living near the former Alliance and Leicester HQ in Hove say only a handful of residents knew work was being undertaken to remove
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Contests group seeks members
Our club would welcome new and experienced people who enjoy doing competitions in a friendly local group. Contact the Bright On Breezy Compers Club on 01273 721685, leave your full name and address and I will forward details. -Trevor Bailey, Brighton
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I was here for tidal wave
Our family was on the beach when the Brighton tidal wave struck in 1929. I was aged six months. My brother was eight years and my sisters were nine and 13. Our mother quickly picked me up and all ran off the beach to safety. I have always understood the
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Clever feat for seagulls
Jon Spicer and Lindsey Davidson complained (August 29) about seagulls nesting in trees around Norfolk Terrace and soiling their cars. Seagulls, with their webbed feet, would find it impossible to nest in trees. Other garden birds, of course, do. Do they
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Edwina's wizard words are published
Harry Potter fan Edwina McEachran was so inspired by the exploits of her fictional hero she decided to put pen to paper herself. Now a fantasy letter written by the 11-year-old, who is a pupil at Chesswood Middle School in Worthing, has been published
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Adam's right about cycling
How much I enjoyed Adam Trimingham's article on cycling (August 29). It is far and away the best means of getting around Brighton and Hove. Apart from walking or taxi, it is the only means of transport that gets you from your front door to right outside
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Date
Heroin hurts us all
My 15-year-old daughter is without a father and all his family and I am left without a husband and his family because of heroin abuse. Her father is still alive but this vile drug has torn our family apart. We were together for 18 years. Her father started
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Date
Do it this way
Over the past 25 years I have learned in business that to be successful you must give people a choice but listen to what they want, keep your premises clean and the surroundings pleasant and up-to-date. You must always be prepared to put something back
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Date
Sign up now
I remind all citizens of Brighton and Hove who are opposed to the possible closure or privatisation of Knoll House residential and respite service for older people to sign the petition against such a move or to lobby their MP or ward councillor. National
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Date
Battered fathers
AS Nineties 'new laddism' gives way to the caring, sharing 21st Century male, a disturbing new phenomenon has emerged. Battered husbands are gradually coming forward to report the abuse they suffer at home. This is not the sitcom nagging of Nora Batty-style
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Date
Waterbikes kill
I saw The Argus front-page picture (August 28) and froze, as it brought back memories of the tragic, untimely and wasteful death of my daughter. She (as was reported in May) was taking her first and last ride on a waterbike - because of another's inexperience
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Date
Health is a business risk
When the Alliance and Leicester finally sold its derelict old headquarters near Hove Park it was left with a prickly problem. Part of the deal was that it would take responsibility for clearing out the potentially carcinogenic asbestos insulation. MPs
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Date
Show gets airborne
Thousands of visitors are expected at the annual Shoreham Airshow this weekend. The show, sponsored by The Argus, looks set to be the biggest yet with up to 40,000 visitors from around the world at the extravaganza. The star attraction promises to be
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Date
Time for a curfew on young hooligans
On Friday, August 24, my 17-year-old son and his girlfriend decided at 9.30pm to walk down to McDonalds in London Road, Brighton. They took my 11-year-old daughter and three other 17-year-old friends with them. They had a burger before walking home again
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RMJ could return
Robin Martin-Jenkins could be back in the Sussex squad for Sunday's Norwich Union League match against Middlesex at Richmond (1pm). The all-rounder was undergoing a fitness test today after having another cortisone injection in the rib muscle injury which
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Date
Help at hand for battered men
Battered men are to get their own support service in Brighton and Hove. More than a quarter of the 2,500 people reporting physical or mental abuse and violence by partners in Brighton every year are men. The Brighton and Hove police Anti Victimisation
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Date
Increase in railway gripes
Complaints against train companies in the South East went up last year, prompting a passengers' forum to describe it as the "worst year for rail passengers since the blitz". The Rail Passengers' Committee (RPC) for southern England yesterday revealed
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Date
Attacks on NHS staff rise
Attacks on health staff are continuing to rise despite a long-running campaign to cut the number of incidents. South Downs Health NHS Trust has reported 186 cases of violence, abuse and harassment between April and June this year. This is higher than
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Bouncy castle is stolen
A bouncy castle which was due to keep youngsters entertained at an open day has been stolen. Thieves forced off a padlock on entry gates to the remote Brede water supply works before stealing the bouncy castle from its grounds. The castle, owned by Southern