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Feature: To burn or not to burn
It rises from the riverside like a cross between a gigantic ocean liner and some kind of space cruiser from a sci-fi film. Its shiny, metallic black walls, crowned by three ship-inspired funnels, conceal a process of combustion capable of reducing 14.5
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Course which offers a real test to the best
If you fancy yourself as a bit as a golfer then try Chartham Park and see how you measure up to one of the best courses to be opened in Sussex during the last decade. Play to your handicap there and that will give much cause for satisfaction. Have a really
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Fans sidetracked over Crump Test call
Eastbourne fans have been denied the chance of seeing Grand Prix man of the moment Jason Crump in action tonight because of a club versus country clash. Crump, winner of last week's Polish GP and currently No. 2 in the world rankings, should have been
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Spoonfuls of sugar lead to medicine
A spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down. But does the sugar we eat also contribute to our requirement for medication? The sugar industry would have us believe sugar does not contribute to diabetes, heart disease, obesity, hypoglycaemia or nutrient
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Goodwin earns a second summer
Most counties would be devastated at losing the services of a batsman who had scored 2,000 runs in a season. That is the very real possibility facing Sussex this weekend because of Michael Bevan's commitments to Australia next year. But if Bevan has to
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Champions! What they said
Read what the coach, skipper and players had to say about winning the second divisiuon title. PETER MOORES (Coach): "It's the best achievement I have known since I came to the county in 1985, it eclipses everything else. The supporters have been so loyal
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Champions
Skipper Chris Adams believes title-winning Sussex can become a force in the first division of the County Championship. The champagne corks were popping at Hove on Friday night after the county clinched the division two title with a ten-wicket win over
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Cinema restoration delayed
Ambitious plans to restore a Worthing landmark may be delayed by up to two years. The £2.5 million refurbishment programme for the Dome Cinema in Worthing was due to be finished by December 31, 2003, but it is now proposed to shift the completion date
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Thoughts with the innocents
The number of innocent people killed and injured in the US tragedy is disgusting. I am 21 years old and have never been to the US but would love to help there in some way. There is no need for any tragedy like this to happen anywhere. My thoughts and
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A week's a long time in football
As Greavsie used to say: "It is a funny old game." Kingston Village II won 10-0 in their opening Lewes Sunday League Division Four fixture. Last weekend, however, they were on the wrong end of an even worse scoreline as Kingston lost 14-0 at home to Kingfisher
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Spotlight
We are going big on parks football this season. Your club can get the coverage it deserves thanks to the Sports Argus. Every week, we will profile a Sussex team. This week it's Belle Vue. Ground? Waterhall Nickname? The Tigers League? Sussex Sunday Division
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Players dedicate victory to friend
An amateur Sussex football team have dedicated their win last weekend to a close friend of the side who died two weeks ago. L&S Athletic held a minute's silence before their home game against BTR Brakes last weekend and Athletic's players all wore
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Tempers fray as match ball bursts
Orange Square FC have approached the Millennium 2000 Football League about claiming compensation from rivals The Star over a punctured ball. The Star entertained Orange Square last weekend and the visitors ended up providing the match ball as the home
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Voice of the Tird Age, by Lis Solkhon
It started with an innocuous phone call. Was I, by any chance, free that afternoon? I was? Oh, how splendid. Was I up for a bit of Honorary Grandmothering as Mama and Papa had been invited to a leaving bash and the usual helper was not available during
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No lucrative deals, just good old loyalty
In an age of freedom of contract and so-called 'player power', how refreshing it is to meet three footballers who between them, have played over 1,500 games for their club. Granted, neither Tony Gilliam, Dave Horseman nor Mark Trott have ever been offered
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Roddick may sell her stake
Anita Roddick, ethical entrepreneur famous for founding The Body Shop, could be close to selling her stake in the beauty chain. Ms Roddick is reported to have called a board meeting to discuss the move this week. Ms Roddick, from Littlehampton, founded
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Traders fear wardens will drive them away
Traders fear parking controls will force them out of business. The crackdown on illegal parking means some business will have to leave the city, Brighton and Hove Chamber of Commerce was told. President Chris Shanks said, in general, parking rationing
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Barbaric
The atrocious outrages and dreadful loss of life in the US on September 11 (note the symbolism of twin towers and the figure 11) is one of history's saddest days, when all civilisation lost its innocence as a new form of barbarism and evil revealed itself
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Rich City: Hillians stay top
Burgess Hill maintained top spot in division one after hanging on for a draw away to second placed Pagham. Hillians led twice through Ashley Carr and Lee Isaac but were grateful to a number of fine saves from Pat Gannon. Pagham boss Richie Reynolds said
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Ruffled feathers
Hen nights have become big business in Brighton, the ideal place for girls to have a good time when one of their number gets spliced. But some parties are so rowdy restaurants have banned them, saying they spoil the ambience for other diners. There's
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FA Cup: Replay for Horsham YMCA
Horsham YMCA manager John Suter believes his side may have missed their chance to progress in this season's FA Cup. Horsham were held to a 0-0 draw by Ryman League division one outfit Thame United at Gorings Mead in front of the Sky television cameras
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More conned as TV salesmen strike
Police and trading standards officers are trying to track down a gang that conned thousands of pounds from unsuspecting customers in a TV scam. Other victims of the rip-off have come forward since The Argus reported how Samuel Mamane, 67, paid £1,000
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A burning question
When people in Brighton and Hove think of incineration, they often envisage a dirty burner belching black and polluted smoke over a wide area. Such an incinerator existed at Leighton Road in Hove for many years burning domestic and commercial rubbish.
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PR politicos
I note with interest, should we choose to have an elected mayor, we will elect one every four years using proportional representation. Surely doesn't this mean that should three candidates stand for election (for example, S Bassam and K Bodfish for Labour
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No family favours in Heathfield win
There was a family feel as new coach Bert Merritt sent out his first Brighton side this afternoon. His men were in Intermediate Cup action at sunny Waterhall against a Heathfield outfit coached by his elder brother Herb. The two teams observed a minutes
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No campaign can't convince on costs
The No campaign is misleading people over the costs of changes to the new system and fails to tell the truth about how much more all the extra committees will cost. It fails to mention that, as part of the reforms, Brighton and Hove City Council is to
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How Albion landed a star of the Maracana
Mark Chamberlain thought he had the footballing world at his feet when he shared a Rio taxi with John Barnes in 1984 and discussed plans for the future. England had just beaten Brazil 2-0, with Barnes scoring one of the greatest goals the Maracana had
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Speedway: Bionic Man stakes claim
Dean Barker staked his claim for a place in Eastbourne Eagles' 2002 line-up with a match-winning display at Arlington Stadium on Saturday night. Barker roared to four straight wins en route to a 13-point score, his best return of the season, as the Sussex
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Pitcher homes in on Withdean
Geoff Pitcher is poised for his first home start for Albion against Stoke tomorrow night. The pint-sized midfielder made an encouraging debut for the fourth-placed Seagulls in Friday night's 2-1 win at Wrexham. Boss Micky Adams was delighted with the
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The Albion week that was
MONDAY: Matchwinner Paul Watson reveals how he was rejected as a kid by Worthington Cup rivals Southampton. Albion's late free-kick hero against QPR says: "I was at Southampton from 12 to 16 and got released just as I was coming up for an apprenticeship
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Recalled Wicks rues his moment of bad luck
Matthew Wicks is looking forward to an injury-free future after a surprise late birthday present. The central defender, 23 last Saturday, made only his second start since mid-February in Tuesday's Worthington Cup defeat by Southampton. Wicks' call-up
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Dirk's putting his foot to the floor
Dirk Lehmann had a pretty miserable opening month to the season with Albion. He was dropped from the starting line-up and banned by the FA from wearing his lucky earrings. The high-jumping German also endured good natured taunts from his team-mates following
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Estate's first festival is voted a hit
Organisers of the Moulsecoomb Festival are already planning next year's event after a spectacular debut this weekend. More than 1,000 people turned up for the estate's first festival at Moulsecoomb Leisure Centre yesterday. A parade led by drummers around
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Skills Minister visits school
Education and Skills Secretary Estelle Morris visited Blatchington Mill School in Hove to see how it is benefiting from its status as a College of Performing Arts. Ms Morris met teachers and students to find out how they were coping since the school was
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Dr Martens: Harper commits to Hillians' plans
Teenage striking ace Steve Harper has committed himself to Burgess Hill's plan to get into the Dr Martens League. The 19-year-old, who has already netted nine goals this season including a hat-trick against Littlehampton last weekend, has signed a threeyear
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Call for public to help catch criminals
The parents of Sarah Payne have called on the public to do more to help the police catch criminals. Michael and Sara Payne made the plea as they launched a poster campaign for Crimestoppers, with a freephone line for the public to report crime anonymously
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Ryman: Confidence breeding success for Bognor
Bognor boss Jack Pearce has spelled out the reasons for Bognor's flying start. Rocks' second position in the Division One table will have been unaffected by today's only league game at Worthing. Pearce was particularly pleased to see his side emerge from
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A new era for heathlands
An author brought the important history of a rare heathland to life at the launch of £1.3 million project to save it from ruin. More than 60 councillors and conservationists joined Chris Howkins, author of the book Heathland Harvest, to launch a five-year
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Dr Martens: Honey battles to win place back
Hastings Town striker Chris Honey returned from holiday into a battle to get his first team place back. In his absence, manager George Wakeling has re-signed Lee McRobert from Dover and the experienced frontman has made an instant impact alongside top
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Five hid in back of lorry
Five suspected illegal immigrants were discovered hidden in the back of a lorry. The shocked German driver parked his vehicle on the forecourt of the Guestling Garage in Hastings and called for help at 2pm on Saturday. Garage assistant Wayne Novis said
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Dr Martens: Borough's battlers praised by Wilson
Eastbourne Borough boss Garry Wilson was full of praise for his side after they bounced back in midweek from last Saturday's defeat by Histon. The joint-favourites for the Dr Martens League Eastern Division title remain Borough's bogey side after they
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Fears for patients in bus cuts plan
Tory city councillors are opposing plans to cut three subsidised bus services. Brighton and Hove City Council is being recommended to axe routes 13 and 13a, 35 and the Sunday park-and-ride service. All three routes serve Westdene. Local Tory councillors
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Fans sidetracked over Crump Test call
Eastbourne fans have been denied the chance of seeing Grand Prix man of the moment Jason Crump in action tonight because of a club versus country clash. Crump, winner of last week's Polish GP and currently No. 2 in the world rankings, should have been
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Champions
Skipper Chris Adams believes title-winning Sussex can become a force in the first division of the County Championship. The champagne corks were popping at Hove on Friday night after the county clinched the division two title with a ten-wicket win over
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Cinema restoration delayed
Ambitious plans to restore a Worthing landmark may be delayed by up to two years. The £2.5 million refurbishment programme for the Dome Cinema in Worthing was due to be finished by December 31, 2003, but it is now proposed to shift the completion date
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Ugly slaughter
I am amazed people can go so blithely on holiday in a country that allows such a cowardly and barbaric activity as bullfighting. Don't they care? And is there no concerted action by animal welfare organisations or the EU, or both, to force Spain to stop
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20-0? It's the ref's fault
The new season has barely kicked off and rather like the professional game, everyone is bleating about the standards of refereeing. For example the Seaford U-12 scribe writes: "Unfortunately there was a bad taste left in the mouth by the refereeing. The
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Thoughts with the innocents
The number of innocent people killed and injured in the US tragedy is disgusting. I am 21 years old and have never been to the US but would love to help there in some way. There is no need for any tragedy like this to happen anywhere. My thoughts and
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Tempers fray as match ball bursts
Orange Square FC have approached the Millennium 2000 Football League about claiming compensation from rivals The Star over a punctured ball. The Star entertained Orange Square last weekend and the visitors ended up providing the match ball as the home
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No lucrative deals, just good old loyalty
In an age of freedom of contract and so-called 'player power', how refreshing it is to meet three footballers who between them, have played over 1,500 games for their club. Granted, neither Tony Gilliam, Dave Horseman nor Mark Trott have ever been offered
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Fast track to an emotional cure
Paul and Val Lynch say they have the p e r f e c t way o f helping people beat their anxieties, phobias and guilt. They both practice the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), described as a psychological version of acupressure, without the needles. It incorporates
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Sussex back on flood alert
Homeowners were warned about the risk of flooding this winter in a campaign launched by the Environment Agency today. Sussex was hit badly by flooding last year and some businesses are still suffering while others are yet to re-open. September marks the
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Traders fear wardens will drive them away
Traders fear parking controls will force them out of business. The crackdown on illegal parking means some business will have to leave the city, Brighton and Hove Chamber of Commerce was told. President Chris Shanks said, in general, parking rationing
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Barbaric
The atrocious outrages and dreadful loss of life in the US on September 11 (note the symbolism of twin towers and the figure 11) is one of history's saddest days, when all civilisation lost its innocence as a new form of barbarism and evil revealed itself
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Style and content
Thirties and Forties supporting actor Eugene Pallette was instantly recognisable by his voice as much as by his girth. He sounded like Louis Armstrong with a sore throat. On the stage at 16, he also made more than 150 films. He was marvellous as Friar
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Ryman: Jones double lifts Rebels
Striker Gavin Jones hit his first goals for Worthing as the Rebels whipped a weak Dulwich side 6-2 at Woodside Road. Worthing stormed to a 4-1 lead by half-time as their fourth division one win was gained in emphatic style against opponents still disorganised
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Dr Martens: Crawley crash
Crawley were sunk by two Paul Kiely goals as Stafford Rangers won 2-1 at Broadfield to leapfrog them in the premier division. Billy Smith's side put in a poor performance and could not build on their 3-0 destruction of Bath City in midweek. Smith admitted
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Be prepared
The fearsome floods at Uckfied and Lewes last year caused immense distress to residents and businesses, costing them millions of pounds. They also hit the fire brigade badly. Valuable equipment was lost and the fire stations in both towns were extensively
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Massage and migraines
Migraines are quite common and debilitating. They can be caused by a variety of situations; where intense concentration is required, where there is a lot of strain on the eyes, where a lot of talking is involved, as a result of hightension scenarios and
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FA Cup: Borough's big payday
Eastbourne Borough directors woke up this morning to the prospect of a lucrative FA Cup trip to Ryman premier side Gravesend and Northfleet. Borough trailed 1-0 to Whyteleafe in Saturday's first qualifying round tie but stormed into a 3-1 lead before
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A burning question
When people in Brighton and Hove think of incineration, they often envisage a dirty burner belching black and polluted smoke over a wide area. Such an incinerator existed at Leighton Road in Hove for many years burning domestic and commercial rubbish.
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Hutch in party mood for challenge
It's a question which will cause much head-scratching among cricket's army of statisticians for years to come. Which player was part of two title-winning parties within a couple of days of each other? Step forward Paul Hutchison, Sussex's new signing
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No family favours in Heathfield win
There was a family feel as new coach Bert Merritt sent out his first Brighton side this afternoon. His men were in Intermediate Cup action at sunny Waterhall against a Heathfield outfit coached by his elder brother Herb. The two teams observed a minutes
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Hangover for Sussex
After the celebrations came the hangover as Sussex finished their season on the wrong end of a Hampshire hammering at Hove. A couple of days earlier the champagne had been flowing at Hove, but yesterday it was a case of flat beer as the county's hopes
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How Albion landed a star of the Maracana
Mark Chamberlain thought he had the footballing world at his feet when he shared a Rio taxi with John Barnes in 1984 and discussed plans for the future. England had just beaten Brazil 2-0, with Barnes scoring one of the greatest goals the Maracana had
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Pitcher homes in on Withdean
Geoff Pitcher is poised for his first home start for Albion against Stoke tomorrow night. The pint-sized midfielder made an encouraging debut for the fourth-placed Seagulls in Friday night's 2-1 win at Wrexham. Boss Micky Adams was delighted with the
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Basketball: Flying start for Thunder
Gary Smith saw his Worthing side open with a win, then admitted: "We can play a lot better than that." New-look Thunder eased past below-strength visitors Solent Stars 109-86 in their first Trophy match of the season. The outcome was never in doubt once
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The Albion week that was
MONDAY: Matchwinner Paul Watson reveals how he was rejected as a kid by Worthington Cup rivals Southampton. Albion's late free-kick hero against QPR says: "I was at Southampton from 12 to 16 and got released just as I was coming up for an apprenticeship
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Brigade counts cost of floods
East Sussex Fire Brigade is to receive £2.5 million in flood insurance but the amount will not meet all of the brigade's losses from last winter's disaster. A report said the service was facing "considerable uninsured losses" and a full account would
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Recalled Wicks rues his moment of bad luck
Matthew Wicks is looking forward to an injury-free future after a surprise late birthday present. The central defender, 23 last Saturday, made only his second start since mid-February in Tuesday's Worthington Cup defeat by Southampton. Wicks' call-up
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Row over housing scheme hots up
A housing scheme has come under fire from conservationists who claim it will mask an ancient landmark. The row is set to come to a head when it goes before planners next week. Development company Amberly House wants to build four houses on land it owns
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Cinema restoration delayed
Ambitious plans to restore a Worthing landmark may be delayed by up to two years. The £2.5 million refurbishment programme for the Dome Cinema in Worthing was due to be finished by December 31, 2003, but it is now proposed to shift the completion date
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Estate's first festival is voted a hit
Organisers of the Moulsecoomb Festival are already planning next year's event after a spectacular debut this weekend. More than 1,000 people turned up for the estate's first festival at Moulsecoomb Leisure Centre yesterday. A parade led by drummers around
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Skills Minister visits school
Education and Skills Secretary Estelle Morris visited Blatchington Mill School in Hove to see how it is benefiting from its status as a College of Performing Arts. Ms Morris met teachers and students to find out how they were coping since the school was
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Canoeing riddle of man who vanished
Police are concerned for a man who disappeared after telling his family he was going canoeing. Stuart Brakes, of Lambs Farm Road, Horsham, has not been seen since 8am on Saturday. A police spokesman said it was feared the 27-year-old was in a "depressed
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Villagers join parents' prayers
Prayers have been said for a former cathedral chorister from Sussex who is missing, feared dead, in the wake of the New York terrorist outrage. The parents of merchant banker Robert Eaton, 37, attended a service at their local church in Ditchling yesterday
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Dr Martens: Harper commits to Hillians' plans
Teenage striking ace Steve Harper has committed himself to Burgess Hill's plan to get into the Dr Martens League. The 19-year-old, who has already netted nine goals this season including a hat-trick against Littlehampton last weekend, has signed a threeyear
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Morning-after pill for girls who ask
Girls of any age could get the morning-after pill free from chemists under a new scheme being considered by health chiefs in Worthing The pill is currently available over the counter for £19.99 to women aged over 16 or is free from GPs. But there is no
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Ryman: Confidence breeding success for Bognor
Bognor boss Jack Pearce has spelled out the reasons for Bognor's flying start. Rocks' second position in the Division One table will have been unaffected by today's only league game at Worthing. Pearce was particularly pleased to see his side emerge from
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Dr Martens: Borough's battlers praised by Wilson
Eastbourne Borough boss Garry Wilson was full of praise for his side after they bounced back in midweek from last Saturday's defeat by Histon. The joint-favourites for the Dr Martens League Eastern Division title remain Borough's bogey side after they
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Dr Martens: Dack enjoying role of fans' favourite
It was just like the old days at Crawley Town a couple of weeks ago when Jimmy Dack took the acclaim of the fans. It seems Dack remains just as popular with the Reds' supporters as he was during his first spell at the club which ended abruptly back in
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House warming
Thousands of homes will give tenants a warmer winter thanks to a new insulation scheme. Brighton and Hove City Council has approved the £880,000 scheme for cavity wall and loft insulation in 4,500 homes. There will also be loft insulation works alone
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Fears for patients in bus cuts plan
Tory city councillors are opposing plans to cut three subsidised bus services. Brighton and Hove City Council is being recommended to axe routes 13 and 13a, 35 and the Sunday park-and-ride service. All three routes serve Westdene. Local Tory councillors
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The sky's the limit for the kid who came back to win
The sky lit up for Sussex track star David Mason when he won the Conference League Riders' Championship. Mason raced to victory in front of 2,500 fans in the final at Rye House, then admitted it was the most nerve-shredding night of his life. "The atmosphere
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A season to really savour
The champagne flowed long into the night at the County Ground on Friday after Sussex finally gave their long-suffering supporters a moment to remember. Shortly after 3.15pm, Murray Goodwin drove a ball from Alastair Bressington through extra cover to
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Ugly slaughter
I am amazed people can go so blithely on holiday in a country that allows such a cowardly and barbaric activity as bullfighting. Don't they care? And is there no concerted action by animal welfare organisations or the EU, or both, to force Spain to stop
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Who should be more embarrassed?
I feel very sorry for Mary Frankel if she considers the highlight of her day to inform readers of The Argus the top of her brolly fell off before a young assistant at a vegetable stall in Portslade and the assistant couldn't stop laughing (Letters, September
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SOS corner
Traditionally the best goalkeepers are crazy Scots like Andy Goram or wacky foreigners like Peter Schmeichel. So it should not be too much of a surprise that down on the south coast there is seemingly a shortage of good goalies. In Park Life's SOS section
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Justice will prevail
What a dreadful world we live in. The ones who are behind all the killings just sit back and give the orders for other people to do their dirty work. They, will run out of people to do their dirty work and have to do it themselves. When their time is
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20-0? It's the ref's fault
The new season has barely kicked off and rather like the professional game, everyone is bleating about the standards of refereeing. For example the Seaford U-12 scribe writes: "Unfortunately there was a bad taste left in the mouth by the refereeing. The
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Family Life, by Bini McCall
The horrendous events in America have, of course, overshadowed the last week. On the day of the plane crashes we spent a worrying few hours trying to discover if a friend of ours, Annette, who works just a block away from the World Trade Centre, was all
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Fast track to an emotional cure
Paul and Val Lynch say they have the p e r f e c t way o f helping people beat their anxieties, phobias and guilt. They both practice the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), described as a psychological version of acupressure, without the needles. It incorporates
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Transported back in time
Hundreds of spectators donned period dress for a weekend of nostalgia at the Goodwood racetrack. Men in tweed jackets and RAF uniforms rubbed shoulders with women in gloves, fur coats and hats, and even children were kitted out in Fifties-style clothes
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Sussex back on flood alert
Homeowners were warned about the risk of flooding this winter in a campaign launched by the Environment Agency today. Sussex was hit badly by flooding last year and some businesses are still suffering while others are yet to re-open. September marks the
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Style and content
Thirties and Forties supporting actor Eugene Pallette was instantly recognisable by his voice as much as by his girth. He sounded like Louis Armstrong with a sore throat. On the stage at 16, he also made more than 150 films. He was marvellous as Friar
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No such thing
I found the article about Samuel Mamane's TVs and videos a bit odd (The Argus, September 12). Did Mr Mamane really expect a genuine bargain? While shopping on the Sackville Trading Estate, I was offered a similar eight TVs and ten videos but, seeing the
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Wild beast
Gary Smith pays tribute to the teeny-bop sound of Marc Bolan's T Rex (Letters, September 11) without acknowledging Marc fronted its much more talented and inventive predecessor, Tyrannosaurus Rex. I remember chatting to Marc after an excellent set performed
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Ryman: Jones double lifts Rebels
Striker Gavin Jones hit his first goals for Worthing as the Rebels whipped a weak Dulwich side 6-2 at Woodside Road. Worthing stormed to a 4-1 lead by half-time as their fourth division one win was gained in emphatic style against opponents still disorganised
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A real laugh
I have lived in Brighton and Hove for more than years and, although it has been said that it's the place to be, I have been very lonely. I find it hard to walk into places on my own, which makes it difficult to meet people, even though I'm a reasonably
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Dr Martens: Crawley crash
Crawley were sunk by two Paul Kiely goals as Stafford Rangers won 2-1 at Broadfield to leapfrog them in the premier division. Billy Smith's side put in a poor performance and could not build on their 3-0 destruction of Bath City in midweek. Smith admitted
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Plan of attack
I am compelled to set the record straight following the article relating to the planning committee's decision of Wednesday, September 5, relating to 28a-30 Dyke Road Avenue. The committee's decision was based on wrong or misleading information, developed
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Be prepared
The fearsome floods at Uckfied and Lewes last year caused immense distress to residents and businesses, costing them millions of pounds. They also hit the fire brigade badly. Valuable equipment was lost and the fire stations in both towns were extensively
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Small wonder
"Hee's only mayor to the extent that he calls himself mayor to his friends in the penitentiary." So it was announced at the end of August by Mayor Philip Giordano's deputy in Waterbury, Connecticut, US. It was decided that, while Mayor Giordano languishes
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Massage and migraines
Migraines are quite common and debilitating. They can be caused by a variety of situations; where intense concentration is required, where there is a lot of strain on the eyes, where a lot of talking is involved, as a result of hightension scenarios and
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FA Cup: Borough's big payday
Eastbourne Borough directors woke up this morning to the prospect of a lucrative FA Cup trip to Ryman premier side Gravesend and Northfleet. Borough trailed 1-0 to Whyteleafe in Saturday's first qualifying round tie but stormed into a 3-1 lead before
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Hutch in party mood for challenge
It's a question which will cause much head-scratching among cricket's army of statisticians for years to come. Which player was part of two title-winning parties within a couple of days of each other? Step forward Paul Hutchison, Sussex's new signing
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Goodwin eyes return ticket
Murray Goodwin says he would love a return ticket to county cricket with Sussex. The 28-year-old from Zimbabwe finished with 2,305 runs in all competitions although he finished the summer on a disappointing note when he made just one in the final game
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Athletics: Combined success for Teresa
Teresa Mainstone (Horsham Blue Star) won the Sussex Combined Events Championship title at Crawley by more than 4,000 points. The 20-year-old showed her potential by taking second place in the South of England Heptathlon Championship at Hendon with a personal
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Hangover for Sussex
After the celebrations came the hangover as Sussex finished their season on the wrong end of a Hampshire hammering at Hove. A couple of days earlier the champagne had been flowing at Hove, but yesterday it was a case of flat beer as the county's hopes
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Basketball: Flying start for Thunder
Gary Smith saw his Worthing side open with a win, then admitted: "We can play a lot better than that." New-look Thunder eased past below-strength visitors Solent Stars 109-86 in their first Trophy match of the season. The outcome was never in doubt once
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Brigade counts cost of floods
East Sussex Fire Brigade is to receive £2.5 million in flood insurance but the amount will not meet all of the brigade's losses from last winter's disaster. A report said the service was facing "considerable uninsured losses" and a full account would
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Morning-after pill for girls who ask
Girls of any age could get the morning-after pill free from chemists under a new scheme being considered by health chiefs in Worthing The pill is currently available over the counter for £19.99 to women aged over 16 or is free from GPs. But there is no
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Rivals unite to vote no to mayor
Party rivals stood shoulder to shoulder today to launch a newspaper against plans for a city mayor. Labour councillor Francis Tonks and Tory councillor Garry Peltzer Dunn jointly chair Allies for Democracy. It has produced 120,000 copies of a newspaper
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Driver dies in collision with lorry
An elderly driver died after his car was in a collision with a 32-ton tipper lorry. The 73-year-old man, from Polegate, was driving a Mazda saloon when the accident happened outside the Esso service station in Eastbourne Road, Polegate, just after 9am
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Problems must sorted out
The Sussex under-13 league final is always one of the most enjoyable and well-supported matches held during the season and this year's event at Withdean Stadium was no exception. The youngsters gave their all but it was a little unfortunate that our national
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Villagers join parents' prayers
Prayers have been said for a former cathedral chorister from Sussex who is missing, feared dead, in the wake of the New York terrorist outrage. The parents of merchant banker Robert Eaton, 37, attended a service at their local church in Ditchling yesterday
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Ryman: Rebels play it cool over on-pitch row
Worthing boss Sammy Donnelly will take no action against two of his key players, despite an amazing on-field row. Things got heated between Ben Carrington and Stuart Tuck midway through the second half in Tuesday's dramatic 3-2 home win over Uxbridge.
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Desperate Americans wait to fly
Queues stretched across Gatwick airport yesterday as hundreds of Americans tried to return home, desperate to be reunited with loved ones. Passengers faced agonising waits to board flights to America, in the wake of Tuesday's terrorist attacks on New
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Dr Martens: Dack enjoying role of fans' favourite
It was just like the old days at Crawley Town a couple of weeks ago when Jimmy Dack took the acclaim of the fans. It seems Dack remains just as popular with the Reds' supporters as he was during his first spell at the club which ended abruptly back in
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House warming
Thousands of homes will give tenants a warmer winter thanks to a new insulation scheme. Brighton and Hove City Council has approved the £880,000 scheme for cavity wall and loft insulation in 4,500 homes. There will also be loft insulation works alone
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Park users' fury at gate removal
Council officials have removed a gate that has been at the centre of a row between residents in a park. Angry dog walkers and parents last week blocked in cars that had been driving at speed in a park because they were worried about safety. Police had
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Education helps children blossom
Perhaps it is the word, education, that causes problems with those who persist in wilfully misunderstanding what happens in playgroups, nurseries and pre-schools. There is no doubt that, for some people including the writer of a recent article in one
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Feature: To burn or not to burn
It rises from the riverside like a cross between a gigantic ocean liner and some kind of space cruiser from a sci-fi film. Its shiny, metallic black walls, crowned by three ship-inspired funnels, conceal a process of combustion capable of reducing 14.5
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Course which offers a real test to the best
If you fancy yourself as a bit as a golfer then try Chartham Park and see how you measure up to one of the best courses to be opened in Sussex during the last decade. Play to your handicap there and that will give much cause for satisfaction. Have a really
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Spoonfuls of sugar lead to medicine
A spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down. But does the sugar we eat also contribute to our requirement for medication? The sugar industry would have us believe sugar does not contribute to diabetes, heart disease, obesity, hypoglycaemia or nutrient
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Goodwin earns a second summer
Most counties would be devastated at losing the services of a batsman who had scored 2,000 runs in a season. That is the very real possibility facing Sussex this weekend because of Michael Bevan's commitments to Australia next year. But if Bevan has to
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The sky's the limit for the kid who came back to win
The sky lit up for Sussex track star David Mason when he won the Conference League Riders' Championship. Mason raced to victory in front of 2,500 fans in the final at Rye House, then admitted it was the most nerve-shredding night of his life. "The atmosphere
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Champions! What they said
Read what the coach, skipper and players had to say about winning the second divisiuon title. PETER MOORES (Coach): "It's the best achievement I have known since I came to the county in 1985, it eclipses everything else. The supporters have been so loyal
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A season to really savour
The champagne flowed long into the night at the County Ground on Friday after Sussex finally gave their long-suffering supporters a moment to remember. Shortly after 3.15pm, Murray Goodwin drove a ball from Alastair Bressington through extra cover to
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Who should be more embarrassed?
I feel very sorry for Mary Frankel if she considers the highlight of her day to inform readers of The Argus the top of her brolly fell off before a young assistant at a vegetable stall in Portslade and the assistant couldn't stop laughing (Letters, September
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SOS corner
Traditionally the best goalkeepers are crazy Scots like Andy Goram or wacky foreigners like Peter Schmeichel. So it should not be too much of a surprise that down on the south coast there is seemingly a shortage of good goalies. In Park Life's SOS section
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Justice will prevail
What a dreadful world we live in. The ones who are behind all the killings just sit back and give the orders for other people to do their dirty work. They, will run out of people to do their dirty work and have to do it themselves. When their time is
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A week's a long time in football
As Greavsie used to say: "It is a funny old game." Kingston Village II won 10-0 in their opening Lewes Sunday League Division Four fixture. Last weekend, however, they were on the wrong end of an even worse scoreline as Kingston lost 14-0 at home to Kingfisher
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Spotlight
We are going big on parks football this season. Your club can get the coverage it deserves thanks to the Sports Argus. Every week, we will profile a Sussex team. This week it's Belle Vue. Ground? Waterhall Nickname? The Tigers League? Sussex Sunday Division
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Players dedicate victory to friend
An amateur Sussex football team have dedicated their win last weekend to a close friend of the side who died two weeks ago. L&S Athletic held a minute's silence before their home game against BTR Brakes last weekend and Athletic's players all wore
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Family Life, by Bini McCall
The horrendous events in America have, of course, overshadowed the last week. On the day of the plane crashes we spent a worrying few hours trying to discover if a friend of ours, Annette, who works just a block away from the World Trade Centre, was all
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Voice of the Tird Age, by Lis Solkhon
It started with an innocuous phone call. Was I, by any chance, free that afternoon? I was? Oh, how splendid. Was I up for a bit of Honorary Grandmothering as Mama and Papa had been invited to a leaving bash and the usual helper was not available during
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Transported back in time
Hundreds of spectators donned period dress for a weekend of nostalgia at the Goodwood racetrack. Men in tweed jackets and RAF uniforms rubbed shoulders with women in gloves, fur coats and hats, and even children were kitted out in Fifties-style clothes
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Roddick may sell her stake
Anita Roddick, ethical entrepreneur famous for founding The Body Shop, could be close to selling her stake in the beauty chain. Ms Roddick is reported to have called a board meeting to discuss the move this week. Ms Roddick, from Littlehampton, founded
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No such thing
I found the article about Samuel Mamane's TVs and videos a bit odd (The Argus, September 12). Did Mr Mamane really expect a genuine bargain? While shopping on the Sackville Trading Estate, I was offered a similar eight TVs and ten videos but, seeing the
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Rich City: Hillians stay top
Burgess Hill maintained top spot in division one after hanging on for a draw away to second placed Pagham. Hillians led twice through Ashley Carr and Lee Isaac but were grateful to a number of fine saves from Pat Gannon. Pagham boss Richie Reynolds said
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Wild beast
Gary Smith pays tribute to the teeny-bop sound of Marc Bolan's T Rex (Letters, September 11) without acknowledging Marc fronted its much more talented and inventive predecessor, Tyrannosaurus Rex. I remember chatting to Marc after an excellent set performed
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A real laugh
I have lived in Brighton and Hove for more than years and, although it has been said that it's the place to be, I have been very lonely. I find it hard to walk into places on my own, which makes it difficult to meet people, even though I'm a reasonably
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Ruffled feathers
Hen nights have become big business in Brighton, the ideal place for girls to have a good time when one of their number gets spliced. But some parties are so rowdy restaurants have banned them, saying they spoil the ambience for other diners. There's
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Plan of attack
I am compelled to set the record straight following the article relating to the planning committee's decision of Wednesday, September 5, relating to 28a-30 Dyke Road Avenue. The committee's decision was based on wrong or misleading information, developed
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FA Cup: Replay for Horsham YMCA
Horsham YMCA manager John Suter believes his side may have missed their chance to progress in this season's FA Cup. Horsham were held to a 0-0 draw by Ryman League division one outfit Thame United at Gorings Mead in front of the Sky television cameras
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More conned as TV salesmen strike
Police and trading standards officers are trying to track down a gang that conned thousands of pounds from unsuspecting customers in a TV scam. Other victims of the rip-off have come forward since The Argus reported how Samuel Mamane, 67, paid £1,000
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Small wonder
"Hee's only mayor to the extent that he calls himself mayor to his friends in the penitentiary." So it was announced at the end of August by Mayor Philip Giordano's deputy in Waterbury, Connecticut, US. It was decided that, while Mayor Giordano languishes
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PR politicos
I note with interest, should we choose to have an elected mayor, we will elect one every four years using proportional representation. Surely doesn't this mean that should three candidates stand for election (for example, S Bassam and K Bodfish for Labour
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No campaign can't convince on costs
The No campaign is misleading people over the costs of changes to the new system and fails to tell the truth about how much more all the extra committees will cost. It fails to mention that, as part of the reforms, Brighton and Hove City Council is to
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Goodwin eyes return ticket
Murray Goodwin says he would love a return ticket to county cricket with Sussex. The 28-year-old from Zimbabwe finished with 2,305 runs in all competitions although he finished the summer on a disappointing note when he made just one in the final game
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Athletics: Combined success for Teresa
Teresa Mainstone (Horsham Blue Star) won the Sussex Combined Events Championship title at Crawley by more than 4,000 points. The 20-year-old showed her potential by taking second place in the South of England Heptathlon Championship at Hendon with a personal
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Speedway: Bionic Man stakes claim
Dean Barker staked his claim for a place in Eastbourne Eagles' 2002 line-up with a match-winning display at Arlington Stadium on Saturday night. Barker roared to four straight wins en route to a 13-point score, his best return of the season, as the Sussex
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Dirk's putting his foot to the floor
Dirk Lehmann had a pretty miserable opening month to the season with Albion. He was dropped from the starting line-up and banned by the FA from wearing his lucky earrings. The high-jumping German also endured good natured taunts from his team-mates following
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Morning-after pill for girls who ask
Girls of any age could get the morning-after pill free from chemists under a new scheme being considered by health chiefs in Worthing The pill is currently available over the counter for £19.99 to women aged over 16 or is free from GPs. But there is no
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Rivals unite to vote no to mayor
Party rivals stood shoulder to shoulder today to launch a newspaper against plans for a city mayor. Labour councillor Francis Tonks and Tory councillor Garry Peltzer Dunn jointly chair Allies for Democracy. It has produced 120,000 copies of a newspaper
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Dad's reward offer to capture attackers
A father is offering a reward to help catch attackers who left his son for dead. Timothy John, 43, was found by friends unconscious outside the White Hart pub in Horsebridge after the England-Germany football match on September 1. He suffered a fractured
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Driver dies in collision with lorry
An elderly driver died after his car was in a collision with a 32-ton tipper lorry. The 73-year-old man, from Polegate, was driving a Mazda saloon when the accident happened outside the Esso service station in Eastbourne Road, Polegate, just after 9am
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Problems must sorted out
The Sussex under-13 league final is always one of the most enjoyable and well-supported matches held during the season and this year's event at Withdean Stadium was no exception. The youngsters gave their all but it was a little unfortunate that our national
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Call for public to help catch criminals
The parents of Sarah Payne have called on the public to do more to help the police catch criminals. Michael and Sara Payne made the plea as they launched a poster campaign for Crimestoppers, with a freephone line for the public to report crime anonymously
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Ryman: Rebels play it cool over on-pitch row
Worthing boss Sammy Donnelly will take no action against two of his key players, despite an amazing on-field row. Things got heated between Ben Carrington and Stuart Tuck midway through the second half in Tuesday's dramatic 3-2 home win over Uxbridge.
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A new era for heathlands
An author brought the important history of a rare heathland to life at the launch of £1.3 million project to save it from ruin. More than 60 councillors and conservationists joined Chris Howkins, author of the book Heathland Harvest, to launch a five-year
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Desperate Americans wait to fly
Queues stretched across Gatwick airport yesterday as hundreds of Americans tried to return home, desperate to be reunited with loved ones. Passengers faced agonising waits to board flights to America, in the wake of Tuesday's terrorist attacks on New
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Dr Martens: Honey battles to win place back
Hastings Town striker Chris Honey returned from holiday into a battle to get his first team place back. In his absence, manager George Wakeling has re-signed Lee McRobert from Dover and the experienced frontman has made an instant impact alongside top
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Five hid in back of lorry
Five suspected illegal immigrants were discovered hidden in the back of a lorry. The shocked German driver parked his vehicle on the forecourt of the Guestling Garage in Hastings and called for help at 2pm on Saturday. Garage assistant Wayne Novis said
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Park users' fury at gate removal
Council officials have removed a gate that has been at the centre of a row between residents in a park. Angry dog walkers and parents last week blocked in cars that had been driving at speed in a park because they were worried about safety. Police had
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Education helps children blossom
Perhaps it is the word, education, that causes problems with those who persist in wilfully misunderstanding what happens in playgroups, nurseries and pre-schools. There is no doubt that, for some people including the writer of a recent article in one
