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Reviewer got it wrong
Jakki Phillips suggests the audience needed to have their brains on autopilot to enjoy Murder By Misadventure at the Theatre Royal (The Argus, August 30). If that is the case, mine must have been. This show came over as a quality production with a plot
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Parry's right about squatters
Where do they all come from? John Parry is quite right to rail against squatters from all over the world who laughingly only cause "superficial damage" (August 31). And now we see we are accommodating homeless people here in three-star hotels. No wonder
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No return to Victorian transport
Francesca Barr (Letters, August 25) is an admirer of Britain's tramways. So am I. But, apart from on Blackpool seafront, trams now exist only in museums. The systems in Manchester and Sheffield are not tramways in the traditional sense but are light railways
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Mayors put the people in power
Critics of the elected mayor are failing to address the key issue of democracy. At present, a small number of councillors have the right to select the leader of the council. The Yes campaign seeks to extend that right to 200,000 electors. The No campaign
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Accused blamed girl, abuse trial is told
A West Sussex man subjected a young girl to a four-year catalogue of sexual abuse, then blamed her, the Old Bailey was told. Terry Phillips, 39, of Arundel Road, Angmering, began molesting the youngster when she was just eight, said Sonia Woodley QC,
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No cash gain for No campaign
Sharon Rose is right to raise the issue of councillors endorsing the No campaign for the elected mayor possibly having a vested interest through being able to claim additional allowances for attending further committee meetings. I am pleased to reassure
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Will a tax hike finance the mayor?
A mayor? Who's paying? Perhaps the question we should be asking ourselves is not should we have a mayor but can we afford one? Add to a mayoral salary the cost of a personal assistant, a few secretaries, a Press officer, a chauffeur, offices, transportation
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Talks bid to head off post strikes
Talks are still under way to avert a strike by postal workers. Members of the Communication Workers Union in Eastbourne were meeting depot managers today to discuss the outcome of a meeting held yesterday at Burgess Hill. The all-day meeting was held
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Hollow threat?
Wasn't an early objection to the Channel Tunnel being built, centuries ago, the threat of invasion from France? Thank you, Ted Heath. -Reg Moores, Brighton
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Well done, road sweepers
I must congratulate the road sweepers on a job being well done. At last, the roads and pavements are very clean. I have watched the teams in action. They do work hard at a job that at times must seem pretty thankless. A big thank-you to you all. -P Twiselton
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Driver's aid to death crash boy
A man has told how he rescued a five-year-old boy from the wreckage of a crash which killed his father and his girlfriend. Passing driver Wayne Taylor lifted Joshua Pickett through the rear window of the Peugeot 306 and wrapped him in a coat, an inquest
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Hound with the musical sound
Lucy the Labrador cross knows how to sing for her supper - and her talent has earned her success in a national competition. In fact, the two-year-old Labrador-German shepherd cross doesn't only sing - she also hops like a deer. She was one of 13 finalists
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Booming city beats rest of Britain
Brighton and Hove's economy is booming compared with the rest of the country, according to new figures. The city's economy has grown by eight per cent in the last two years compared with 4.9 per cent for the UK as a whole and 6.6 per cent in the South
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Between You And Me, by Vanora Leigh
Joan and I went to the air show at Shoreham airport this weekend. She wanted to see a Lancaster bomber in flight just one more time. According to Joan it was almost 60 years since she'd last seen a Lancaster ... 60 years since her days as a WAAF in RAF
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Cruelty charge over dead boy, 4
A four-year-old boy died after a succession of beatings by one of his foster parents, a jury was told today. John Anthony Smith was in the process of being adopted by the Southwick couple and spent six months with them before his death. During that time
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Council should talk to ravers
Why is Arun District Council getting so worked up about people enjoying rave parties out in the countryside? Rather than waste taxpayers' money, why not work with the ravers to ensure the sites they use don't cause problems? Has anyone from the council
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Selfish parkers are a hazard
The people who are making such a fuss about the traffic attendants are typical of society today. Presumably they have all passed their driving test. If so, they should realise there is nothing new about the parking restrictions around the city, with the
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Youth Sailing: Following in footsteps of big brother
Seaford sailor Paul Campbell-James will bid to follow in brother Mark's footsteps and win the World Youth Match Racing title. Paul, 18, has qualified for next February's event in New Zealand by claiming the British crown at the Queen Mary's Reservoir,
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Youth Cricket: How William battled back from tragedy
William Adkin has battled back from tragedy to shine with Sussex under-11s this season. Adkin, who lines up against Kent at Tunbridge Wells in the final match on Sunday, lost his father Mark to cancer just over three months ago. William, who plays for
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Voting off theft
Joyce Thorpe-Apps was auditioning for The Weakest Link on TV when a gang raided the bookmakers in Eastbourne where she worked. She asked the BBC to call 999 and refused to hand over the keys of the safe to the four robbers. After all that, she got on
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Council's out of control on parking
Some measured action should be taken against Brighton and Hove City Council for making this place a motoring nightmare. Following a residents' meeting that showed overwhelming support for the removal of parking schemes in many residential areas, we have
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Dr Martens Football: Dack back with goal
Jimmy Dack marked his first Dr Marten's League appearance at the Broadfield Stadium with the opening goal in Reds' 2-0 win against Newport, Isle of Wight. Dack was the provider for most of the game, and from his tenth minute free-kick Keith Sharman glanced
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FA Cup: Kane lashes late goals to sink Hillians
Burgess Hill were dumped out of the FA Cup by Ryman League Tooting and Mitcham in a heartbreaking 3-1 extra time preliminary round replay defeat. Hillians opened the scoring in the 61st minute when a scuffed clearance from Tooting keeper Tony Webb fell
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Grim liaisons
Chat room conversations on the internet seem an innocent source of amusement for thousands of people every day. But they can lead to tragedy as the sad case of William Commins from Worthing has shown. His wife left him for a man she met on the web and
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Sussex youngsters slay Dragons
Chris Adams scored his first one-day century of the season, then praised the youngsters who have taken Sussex to the brink of a promotion double. Adams made 100 not out as the Sharks toppled champions-elect Glamorgan Dragons by 34 runs at Hove last night
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The Argus is a snip at 32p
The Argus increases in price by 2p to 32p from tomorrow. This is the first increase since October 1998 and means The Argus is still the best value daily newspaper on sale in Sussex since the average cost of a national newspaper is 37p. A multi-award winner
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Robbed during Weakest Link test
A betting shop manageress was on the phone auditioning for BBC quiz show The Weakest Link when four men burst in and robbed the store. Joyce Thorpe-Apps told the BBC researcher: "We're being robbed, call the police," and turned to confront the raiders
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Face of raid suspect
This is one of two men police want to question in connection with a robbery at a travel agency. The two men threatened staff at Going Places, The Boulevard, Crawley, on Saturday, August 18, at 3.50pm, before making off with "a substantial amount" of cash
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The last old boy leaves school
Christopher Snell and his wife Judy fondly thumb through the registers of Mowden as they recount the family association with the school. The first boy registered as a boarder is under the name HTB Bullock in May 1896. The school's roll of honour lists
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Police encourage crime
What a ridiculous situation. Just because a thug is underage, the police cannot do much about it. After all, a young thug will most likely turn into a much worse older one. There are far too many ignorant people around who just laugh at the law because
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Reviewer got it wrong
Jakki Phillips suggests the audience needed to have their brains on autopilot to enjoy Murder By Misadventure at the Theatre Royal (The Argus, August 30). If that is the case, mine must have been. This show came over as a quality production with a plot
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Parry's right about squatters
Where do they all come from? John Parry is quite right to rail against squatters from all over the world who laughingly only cause "superficial damage" (August 31). And now we see we are accommodating homeless people here in three-star hotels. No wonder
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No return to Victorian transport
Francesca Barr (Letters, August 25) is an admirer of Britain's tramways. So am I. But, apart from on Blackpool seafront, trams now exist only in museums. The systems in Manchester and Sheffield are not tramways in the traditional sense but are light railways
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No cash gain for No campaign
Sharon Rose is right to raise the issue of councillors endorsing the No campaign for the elected mayor possibly having a vested interest through being able to claim additional allowances for attending further committee meetings. I am pleased to reassure
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Yes, it's drivel
The No campaign would have readers believe it is a foregone conclusion Lord Bassam would be the directly elected (Labour) mayor. To perpetuate this drivel is an insult to the people of our city and an affront to democracy itself. Firstly, the mayoral
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Will a tax hike finance the mayor?
A mayor? Who's paying? Perhaps the question we should be asking ourselves is not should we have a mayor but can we afford one? Add to a mayoral salary the cost of a personal assistant, a few secretaries, a Press officer, a chauffeur, offices, transportation
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Well done, road sweepers
I must congratulate the road sweepers on a job being well done. At last, the roads and pavements are very clean. I have watched the teams in action. They do work hard at a job that at times must seem pretty thankless. A big thank-you to you all. -P Twiselton
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Docs to take on violent patients
A GP surgery has volunteered to take on Brighton and Hove's most dangerous patients to protect colleagues from attack. The Preston Park Surgery will employ security guards after agreeing to take on patients with a track record of violence against doctors
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Hound with the musical sound
Lucy the Labrador cross knows how to sing for her supper - and her talent has earned her success in a national competition. In fact, the two-year-old Labrador-German shepherd cross doesn't only sing - she also hops like a deer. She was one of 13 finalists
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Between You And Me, by Vanora Leigh
Joan and I went to the air show at Shoreham airport this weekend. She wanted to see a Lancaster bomber in flight just one more time. According to Joan it was almost 60 years since she'd last seen a Lancaster ... 60 years since her days as a WAAF in RAF
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Cruelty charge over dead boy, 4
A four-year-old boy died after a succession of beatings by one of his foster parents, a jury was told today. John Anthony Smith was in the process of being adopted by the Southwick couple and spent six months with them before his death. During that time
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Drain on resources
Like Jean Whitney, I was making my way home when I also came across the water jet coming up from the ground (September 1). Seeing nobody attend to the leak and wondering if it had been reported, I took the telephone number of Kenton's (the number is clearly
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Drivers should obey the law
I congratulate those responsible for the new parking enforcement regime in Brighton and Hove. As a pedestrian and cyclist, I have already noticed a reduction in illegal and dangerous parking, making the city centre a safer and more pleasant place to be
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Selfish parkers are a hazard
The people who are making such a fuss about the traffic attendants are typical of society today. Presumably they have all passed their driving test. If so, they should realise there is nothing new about the parking restrictions around the city, with the
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Youth Cricket: How William battled back from tragedy
William Adkin has battled back from tragedy to shine with Sussex under-11s this season. Adkin, who lines up against Kent at Tunbridge Wells in the final match on Sunday, lost his father Mark to cancer just over three months ago. William, who plays for
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Voting off theft
Joyce Thorpe-Apps was auditioning for The Weakest Link on TV when a gang raided the bookmakers in Eastbourne where she worked. She asked the BBC to call 999 and refused to hand over the keys of the safe to the four robbers. After all that, she got on
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Only parking tickets in common
Before Brighton became a city, there was a unique atmosphere among the townspeople. This is being eroded by the introduction the new parking scheme, which has left a sour taste in everyone's mouths. Now the only thing people have in common is parking
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School moves with the times
It's not just state schools that have to adjust to problems such as a shortage of teachers, difficult children and demanding parents. The independent sector also has to move with the times with the added burden of pleasing parents who pay the fees. Over
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Bin bags warning was justified
I am sure all residents of Sussex Square are pleased Brighton and Hove City Council has at last sent warning letters to the residents of 36-37 Sussex Square who regularly leave their rubbish on the street on non-collection days. This is the only house
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Sussex eye promotion double
Sussex have an unlikely promotion double in their sights after Chris Adams' hundred inspired them to a fourth Norwich Union League win in eight days. The county side beat champions-elect Glamorgan at Hove last night. Adams' first one-day century for 14
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Be prepared urges Adams
Albion boss Micky Adams has challenged his fringe players to prove they are prepared for the first team. While the nation watches England, Adams will be casting his eye over three of his summer signings and a handful of regulars from last season's title
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The Argus is a snip at 32p
The Argus increases in price by 2p to 32p from tomorrow. This is the first increase since October 1998 and means The Argus is still the best value daily newspaper on sale in Sussex since the average cost of a national newspaper is 37p. A multi-award winner
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Cruelty charge over dead boy, 4
A four-year-old boy died after a succession of beatings by one of his foster parents, a jury was told today. John Anthony Smith was in the process of being adopted by the Southwick couple and spent six months with them before his death. During that time
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In fear of a care homes crisis
A shortage of care home places for elderly people in Brighton and Hove is nearing crisis point. Three private care homes in Brighton and Hove are in the process of closing down and a question mark hangs over a fourth. The closures are principally due
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Booming city beats rest of Britain
Brighton and Hove's economy is booming compared with the rest of the country, according to new figures. The city's economy has grown by eight per cent in the last two years compared with 4.9 per cent for the UK as a whole and 6.6 per cent in the South
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Lib Dems to return
The Liberal Democrats are to stage their annual conference in Brighton next autumn after a gap of four years. The party has booked the Brighton Centre between September 22 and 26 2002. The last time the party met in the city it was under the leadership
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Mast protest at fire station
Angry residents protested outside a Brighton fire station against plans to put up a mobile phone mast there. More than 20 demonstrators picketed Roedean fire station in Brighton yesterday after discovering the fire brigade was in talks with One2One. They
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Face of raid suspect
This is one of two men police want to question in connection with a robbery at a travel agency. The two men threatened staff at Going Places, The Boulevard, Crawley, on Saturday, August 18, at 3.50pm, before making off with "a substantial amount" of cash
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The last old boy leaves school
Christopher Snell and his wife Judy fondly thumb through the registers of Mowden as they recount the family association with the school. The first boy registered as a boarder is under the name HTB Bullock in May 1896. The school's roll of honour lists
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Police encourage crime
What a ridiculous situation. Just because a thug is underage, the police cannot do much about it. After all, a young thug will most likely turn into a much worse older one. There are far too many ignorant people around who just laugh at the law because
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Withdean are great role models
What a marvellous role model for Sussex Football Withdean FC are. Not only do they run teams from under-sevens right up to senior level but also officials of their club help out at local schools and with special-needs children on a voluntary basis. -Governor
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Beeb has boobed
I won't be watching the BBC's Newsroom Southeast at 6.30 nightly any more. I appreciate the new look probably means more local items but Laurie Mayer, the man who has just spent several years spouting the Al-Fayed party line, including all the garbage
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Man lures boys with football promise
Police have warned a fake soccer scout could be trying to lure youngsters to secluded places. The warning comes after two boys were approached by a man as they played in Highdown Close, Shoreham. He told them he was a soccer scout and asked them to meet
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Take 'No' line with a pinch of salt
Much of the opposition to the creation of an elected mayor should be taken with a pinch of party political salt. It should be remembered the Conservatives opposed the introduction of an elected mayor and assembly for London, the Scottish Parliament and
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Not much alternative to mayor
Two points need to be made in response to Frances Hix (Letters, August 30). Firstly, to be able to function in any meaningful manner, the mayor would need such powers he or she would necessarily be open to substantial abuse. Otherwise there is no point
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Mayors put the people in power
Critics of the elected mayor are failing to address the key issue of democracy. At present, a small number of councillors have the right to select the leader of the council. The Yes campaign seeks to extend that right to 200,000 electors. The No campaign
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Accused blamed girl, abuse trial is told
A West Sussex man subjected a young girl to a four-year catalogue of sexual abuse, then blamed her, the Old Bailey was told. Terry Phillips, 39, of Arundel Road, Angmering, began molesting the youngster when she was just eight, said Sonia Woodley QC,
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Mayor = more expense
Roger French and Sharon Rose (September 3) say an elected mayor will reduce bureaucracy and costs. If they had asked the staff they would know that, compared to the old committee system, the new Cabinet form of administration in Brighton and Hove City
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I'm Labour, and I'll vote no to mayor
I was pleased to read the article "Vote No for a better city" (The Argus, August 28) in which Green and Conservative councillors set out reasons why people should resist the proposal for a directly-elected mayor. It would be a far less democratic and
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Talks bid to head off post strikes
Talks are still under way to avert a strike by postal workers. Members of the Communication Workers Union in Eastbourne were meeting depot managers today to discuss the outcome of a meeting held yesterday at Burgess Hill. The all-day meeting was held
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Hollow threat?
Wasn't an early objection to the Channel Tunnel being built, centuries ago, the threat of invasion from France? Thank you, Ted Heath. -Reg Moores, Brighton
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Planners take note
May I suggest all personnel in local planning departments avail themselves of a rare opportunity to hear a repeat of the first radio episode of The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to Galaxy, on BBC Radio 4 this evening. But beware of the leopard. -L Leigh-Coop, Church
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Driver's aid to death crash boy
A man has told how he rescued a five-year-old boy from the wreckage of a crash which killed his father and his girlfriend. Passing driver Wayne Taylor lifted Joshua Pickett through the rear window of the Peugeot 306 and wrapped him in a coat, an inquest
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We should be told
One fears a lot these days from protesters against globalisation ("Burger chain feeds Labour", September 3). Surely, by definition, they must be anti-immigration since capitalism thrives on waves of new, cheap immigrant labour. Will they tell us this?
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In fear of a care homes crisis
A shortage of care home places for elderly people in Brighton and Hove is nearing crisis point. Three private care homes in Brighton and Hove are in the process of closing down and a question mark hangs over a fourth. The closures are principally due
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Booming city beats rest of Britain
Brighton and Hove's economy is booming compared with the rest of the country, according to new figures. The city's economy has grown by eight per cent in the last two years compared with 4.9 per cent for the UK as a whole and 6.6 per cent in the South
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Port plan threat to axe cash
A multi-million pound plan to bring major improvements to Newhaven is at risk because of a row over funding. East Sussex County Council has warned it will pull out of the scheme to regenerate the area around Newhaven Harbour unless private sector companies
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Council should talk to ravers
Why is Arun District Council getting so worked up about people enjoying rave parties out in the countryside? Rather than waste taxpayers' money, why not work with the ravers to ensure the sites they use don't cause problems? Has anyone from the council
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Bridge yobs throw brick at coach
A coach driver was lucky not to be killed when yobs threw a house brick through his windscreen from a footbridge. The brick shattered the screen and passed within inches of driver Keith Martin, who amazingly escaped with only minor cuts. He was driving
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We'll take council to EU courts
In the article "Name and shame plans attacked" (August 29), Ken Bodfish showed the arrogance for which he is famed. NCP traffic wardens work for NCP, have more rights than local residents and have no brief other than to make money for their masters. The
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Youth Sailing: Following in footsteps of big brother
Seaford sailor Paul Campbell-James will bid to follow in brother Mark's footsteps and win the World Youth Match Racing title. Paul, 18, has qualified for next February's event in New Zealand by claiming the British crown at the Queen Mary's Reservoir,
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Hunt for teenage store raiders
Two teenage robbers escaped with about £250 in cash after holding up a West Sussex off licence. Two men aged 18 or 19 burst into Thresher in The Square, Angmering, at about 9.30pm yesterday and threatened a member of staff. The staff member was this morning
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Council's out of control on parking
Some measured action should be taken against Brighton and Hove City Council for making this place a motoring nightmare. Following a residents' meeting that showed overwhelming support for the removal of parking schemes in many residential areas, we have
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Youth Cricket: Keeping up with World Cup bid
Andrew Hodd hopes to cap a brilliant season with an England under-19s World Under call-up. The 17-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman, from Bexhill, has been hailed as Sussex's junior player of the year by Academy director Chris Waller. This week he takes part
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Dr Martens Football: Dack back with goal
Jimmy Dack marked his first Dr Marten's League appearance at the Broadfield Stadium with the opening goal in Reds' 2-0 win against Newport, Isle of Wight. Dack was the provider for most of the game, and from his tenth minute free-kick Keith Sharman glanced
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FA Cup: Kane lashes late goals to sink Hillians
Burgess Hill were dumped out of the FA Cup by Ryman League Tooting and Mitcham in a heartbreaking 3-1 extra time preliminary round replay defeat. Hillians opened the scoring in the 61st minute when a scuffed clearance from Tooting keeper Tony Webb fell
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Grim liaisons
Chat room conversations on the internet seem an innocent source of amusement for thousands of people every day. But they can lead to tragedy as the sad case of William Commins from Worthing has shown. His wife left him for a man she met on the web and
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Tears of conman's victim, 96
A 96-year-old wept as she described how a thief conned his way into her flat and stole her holiday money. Great-great-grandmother Edith Skalski said she was so ashamed that it was two days before she could tell her family her £1,000 savings were missing
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Ryman League Football: Relief for Donnelly
Worthing boss Donnelly was last night assured his job was safe, then saw his side grab a precious away win. Gavin Geddes's superb 49th minute finish made it a night of relief all round for Donnelly, whose men won 1-0 at division one rivals Slough to end
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Mess will leave few fishermen's friends
I finally gave in to my fishing-mad sons' demands to take them float fishing but I'm beginning to wish I hadn't bothered. We went to the west arm of Shoreham Harbour with the intention of spending a few relaxing hours fishing. When we arrived, I was surprised
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Sussex youngsters slay Dragons
Chris Adams scored his first one-day century of the season, then praised the youngsters who have taken Sussex to the brink of a promotion double. Adams made 100 not out as the Sharks toppled champions-elect Glamorgan Dragons by 34 runs at Hove last night
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Hart of the Matter with Ian Hart
Why is it, however great things are, there is always someone ready to shoot you down in flames? To well and truly rain on your parade. On Sunday morning I was nothing short of elated when I purchased my morning paper, only to have the man on the other
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Hard hats ruling for donkey rides
Children will be made to wear hard hats if they want to take a donkey ride at a seaside festival. Arun District Council has made the ruling because it fears children could be hurt if they fall off. The Sands of Time event in Bognor has regularly brought
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Charges dropped in hunt protest case
Charges have been dropped against a man accused of deliberately driving his car over a hunt saboteur, it emerged today. An anti-hunt group has condemned the Crown Prosecution Service's decision to end the case against Martin Maynard. Hunt saboteur Steve
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Accused blamed girl, abuse trial is told
A West Sussex man subjected a young girl to a four-year catalogue of sexual abuse, then blamed her, the Old Bailey was told. Terry Phillips, 39, of Arundel Road, Angmering, began molesting the youngster when she was just eight, said Sonia Woodley QC,
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Robbed during Weakest Link test
A betting shop manageress was on the phone auditioning for BBC quiz show The Weakest Link when four men burst in and robbed the store. Joyce Thorpe-Apps told the BBC researcher: "We're being robbed, call the police," and turned to confront the raiders
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Port plan threat to axe cash
A multi-million pound plan to bring major improvements to Newhaven is at risk because of a row over funding. East Sussex County Council has warned it will pull out of the scheme to regenerate the area around Newhaven Harbour unless private sector companies
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Gasworks plan may be delayed
A new superstore could be held up because work to decontaminate the land it is to be built on will take longer than expected. Brighton and Hove City Council has already given outline approval for the former gasworks site in Church Road, Hove, to be redeveloped
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Man stabbed wife over internet affair
A supermarket worker stabbed his wife to death in front of their three children after she left him for her internet lover. William Commins stabbed wife Lorraine, 36, four times in the neck, abdomen and back with a bread knife. Son Ryan, 12, ran outside
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Major homes plan revealed
Developers today unveiled their plans for the massive expansion of Burgess Hill with 3,500 new homes. The West Burgess Hill Company held a "stakeholder group meeting" with parties who may be affected by the proposal, including community and environmental
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Accident victim is named
A man who died after he was involved in an accident with a car in Fishersgate has been named. Andrew Blair, 41, of Melrose Avenue, Portslade, was crossing the A259 when the accident happened on Saturday evening. He was involved in a collision with a Volvo
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Neighbours vow to fight field sale
Angry neighbours of a sixth-form college have formed an action group to fight plans for housing on sports fields. The Varndean Action Committee (VAC) aims to save land which has been used by generations of schoolchildren. Varndean College in Brighton
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See Sussex's secret corner of the Med
The turquoise waters and lush landscapes of the Mediterranean seem a far cry from Brighton's bustling shopping centre. So those shoppers might be a little surprised to see Roger Amerena's city pad. Visitors to Montpellier Hall in Brighton are greeted
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Man lures boys with football promise
Police have warned a fake soccer scout could be trying to lure youngsters to secluded places. The warning comes after two boys were approached by a man as they played in Highdown Close, Shoreham. He told them he was a soccer scout and asked them to meet
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Take 'No' line with a pinch of salt
Much of the opposition to the creation of an elected mayor should be taken with a pinch of party political salt. It should be remembered the Conservatives opposed the introduction of an elected mayor and assembly for London, the Scottish Parliament and
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Not much alternative to mayor
Two points need to be made in response to Frances Hix (Letters, August 30). Firstly, to be able to function in any meaningful manner, the mayor would need such powers he or she would necessarily be open to substantial abuse. Otherwise there is no point
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Mayor = more expense
Roger French and Sharon Rose (September 3) say an elected mayor will reduce bureaucracy and costs. If they had asked the staff they would know that, compared to the old committee system, the new Cabinet form of administration in Brighton and Hove City
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Yes, it's drivel
The No campaign would have readers believe it is a foregone conclusion Lord Bassam would be the directly elected (Labour) mayor. To perpetuate this drivel is an insult to the people of our city and an affront to democracy itself. Firstly, the mayoral
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I'm Labour, and I'll vote no to mayor
I was pleased to read the article "Vote No for a better city" (The Argus, August 28) in which Green and Conservative councillors set out reasons why people should resist the proposal for a directly-elected mayor. It would be a far less democratic and
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Planners take note
May I suggest all personnel in local planning departments avail themselves of a rare opportunity to hear a repeat of the first radio episode of The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to Galaxy, on BBC Radio 4 this evening. But beware of the leopard. -L Leigh-Coop, Church
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We should be told
One fears a lot these days from protesters against globalisation ("Burger chain feeds Labour", September 3). Surely, by definition, they must be anti-immigration since capitalism thrives on waves of new, cheap immigrant labour. Will they tell us this?
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Docs to take on violent patients
A GP surgery has volunteered to take on Brighton and Hove's most dangerous patients to protect colleagues from attack. The Preston Park Surgery will employ security guards after agreeing to take on patients with a track record of violence against doctors
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In fear of a care homes crisis
A shortage of care home places for elderly people in Brighton and Hove is nearing crisis point. Three private care homes in Brighton and Hove are in the process of closing down and a question mark hangs over a fourth. The closures are principally due
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Port plan threat to axe cash
A multi-million pound plan to bring major improvements to Newhaven is at risk because of a row over funding. East Sussex County Council has warned it will pull out of the scheme to regenerate the area around Newhaven Harbour unless private sector companies
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Bridge yobs throw brick at coach
A coach driver was lucky not to be killed when yobs threw a house brick through his windscreen from a footbridge. The brick shattered the screen and passed within inches of driver Keith Martin, who amazingly escaped with only minor cuts. He was driving
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Drain on resources
Like Jean Whitney, I was making my way home when I also came across the water jet coming up from the ground (September 1). Seeing nobody attend to the leak and wondering if it had been reported, I took the telephone number of Kenton's (the number is clearly
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Drivers should obey the law
I congratulate those responsible for the new parking enforcement regime in Brighton and Hove. As a pedestrian and cyclist, I have already noticed a reduction in illegal and dangerous parking, making the city centre a safer and more pleasant place to be
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We'll take council to EU courts
In the article "Name and shame plans attacked" (August 29), Ken Bodfish showed the arrogance for which he is famed. NCP traffic wardens work for NCP, have more rights than local residents and have no brief other than to make money for their masters. The
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Youth Cricket: Keeping up with World Cup bid
Andrew Hodd hopes to cap a brilliant season with an England under-19s World Under call-up. The 17-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman, from Bexhill, has been hailed as Sussex's junior player of the year by Academy director Chris Waller. This week he takes part
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Tears of conman's victim, 96
A 96-year-old wept as she described how a thief conned his way into her flat and stole her holiday money. Great-great-grandmother Edith Skalski said she was so ashamed that it was two days before she could tell her family her £1,000 savings were missing
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Only parking tickets in common
Before Brighton became a city, there was a unique atmosphere among the townspeople. This is being eroded by the introduction the new parking scheme, which has left a sour taste in everyone's mouths. Now the only thing people have in common is parking
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School moves with the times
It's not just state schools that have to adjust to problems such as a shortage of teachers, difficult children and demanding parents. The independent sector also has to move with the times with the added burden of pleasing parents who pay the fees. Over
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Bin bags warning was justified
I am sure all residents of Sussex Square are pleased Brighton and Hove City Council has at last sent warning letters to the residents of 36-37 Sussex Square who regularly leave their rubbish on the street on non-collection days. This is the only house
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Ryman League Football: Relief for Donnelly
Worthing boss Donnelly was last night assured his job was safe, then saw his side grab a precious away win. Gavin Geddes's superb 49th minute finish made it a night of relief all round for Donnelly, whose men won 1-0 at division one rivals Slough to end
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Mess will leave few fishermen's friends
I finally gave in to my fishing-mad sons' demands to take them float fishing but I'm beginning to wish I hadn't bothered. We went to the west arm of Shoreham Harbour with the intention of spending a few relaxing hours fishing. When we arrived, I was surprised
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Sussex eye promotion double
Sussex have an unlikely promotion double in their sights after Chris Adams' hundred inspired them to a fourth Norwich Union League win in eight days. The county side beat champions-elect Glamorgan at Hove last night. Adams' first one-day century for 14
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Hart of the Matter with Ian Hart
Why is it, however great things are, there is always someone ready to shoot you down in flames? To well and truly rain on your parade. On Sunday morning I was nothing short of elated when I purchased my morning paper, only to have the man on the other
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Be prepared urges Adams
Albion boss Micky Adams has challenged his fringe players to prove they are prepared for the first team. While the nation watches England, Adams will be casting his eye over three of his summer signings and a handful of regulars from last season's title
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Hard hats ruling for donkey rides
Children will be made to wear hard hats if they want to take a donkey ride at a seaside festival. Arun District Council has made the ruling because it fears children could be hurt if they fall off. The Sands of Time event in Bognor has regularly brought
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Charges dropped in hunt protest case
Charges have been dropped against a man accused of deliberately driving his car over a hunt saboteur, it emerged today. An anti-hunt group has condemned the Crown Prosecution Service's decision to end the case against Martin Maynard. Hunt saboteur Steve
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Lib Dems to return
The Liberal Democrats are to stage their annual conference in Brighton next autumn after a gap of four years. The party has booked the Brighton Centre between September 22 and 26 2002. The last time the party met in the city it was under the leadership
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Gasworks plan may be delayed
A new superstore could be held up because work to decontaminate the land it is to be built on will take longer than expected. Brighton and Hove City Council has already given outline approval for the former gasworks site in Church Road, Hove, to be redeveloped
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Man stabbed wife over internet affair
A supermarket worker stabbed his wife to death in front of their three children after she left him for her internet lover. William Commins stabbed wife Lorraine, 36, four times in the neck, abdomen and back with a bread knife. Son Ryan, 12, ran outside
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Accident victim is named
A man who died after he was involved in an accident with a car in Fishersgate has been named. Andrew Blair, 41, of Melrose Avenue, Portslade, was crossing the A259 when the accident happened on Saturday evening. He was involved in a collision with a Volvo
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Mast protest at fire station
Angry residents protested outside a Brighton fire station against plans to put up a mobile phone mast there. More than 20 demonstrators picketed Roedean fire station in Brighton yesterday after discovering the fire brigade was in talks with One2One. They
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Neighbours vow to fight field sale
Angry neighbours of a sixth-form college have formed an action group to fight plans for housing on sports fields. The Varndean Action Committee (VAC) aims to save land which has been used by generations of schoolchildren. Varndean College in Brighton
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See Sussex's secret corner of the Med
The turquoise waters and lush landscapes of the Mediterranean seem a far cry from Brighton's bustling shopping centre. So those shoppers might be a little surprised to see Roger Amerena's city pad. Visitors to Montpellier Hall in Brighton are greeted
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Withdean are great role models
What a marvellous role model for Sussex Football Withdean FC are. Not only do they run teams from under-sevens right up to senior level but also officials of their club help out at local schools and with special-needs children on a voluntary basis. -Governor
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Beeb has boobed
I won't be watching the BBC's Newsroom Southeast at 6.30 nightly any more. I appreciate the new look probably means more local items but Laurie Mayer, the man who has just spent several years spouting the Al-Fayed party line, including all the garbage