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Advice on trading at the end of a line
Sussex Enterprise is offering help for firms affected by the attacks in New York. Businesses across the county can turn to the business organisation for advice on issues like shipping and overseas trading. Director of policy Mark Froud said: "Although
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BA announces 7,000 job cuts
British Airways announced 7,000 job cuts today in the wake of terrorist attacks in the US. The cutbacks include 400 pilots' jobs and 2,300 cabin crew posts with 20 aeroplanes grounded and flying reduced by ten per cent. Around 3,000 jobs will go in marketing
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Parents' anguish at rare condition
When he was born, Jacob Hill's parents knew there was something wrong with him but couldn't work out what it was. As the youngster reached a few months old, Sarah and Mark Hill noticed their child's head was an unusual shape, protruding at the front and
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Present tense
Several weeks ago, I expressed dismay that at the Last Night of the Proms "those" had been substituted for "these dark Satanic Mills" when William Blake's famous poem Jerusalem was sung. Thus it was again at the grand finale of this year's sombre event
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Storm brews
We are all in some stage of shock following the terrorist attacks in the US. It is salutary to realise the greatest military power the world has seen cannot protect itself from a few suicide bombers. Doubtless there will be retaliatory strikes that will
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Who is it?
President Bush has declared war on those responsible for the hijacking of four planes and any country that harbours them. I would like to remind him the US supplies weapons of war to many countries so is as guilty as those who kill with them. US guns
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Cycling: Maes misses out on gold again
Lancing ace Natacha Maes has won her second national championship silver medal in a week. She followed up her second place in the women's national circuit championship with a tremendous effort in the national ten-mile championship in Cambridgeshire. Maes
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Burglar's sentence is cut
A burglar who threatened a man with a knife and apologised as soon as his victim handed over cash has had his jail term cut. Simon Harrison, 38, of Broadwater Road, Worthing, had been jailed for seven years after pleading guilty to aggravated burglary
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True Muslims will condemn terrorism
Jihad is the most misused word in Islam. It is bandied about as if it were a concept that sanctioned the most bloodthirsty violence. That is incorrect. Firstly, it does not narrowly denote war. It means any effort that furthers Islam. It has been said
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Tennis: Lee's Davis Cup warning
Martin Lee has warned Tim Henman and Greg Rusedski about the intimidation they will face when Great Britain take on Ecuador in the Davis Cup this week. The tie takes place in a converted bullring at the Club Nacional at Guayaquil and the reception promises
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Death crash driver was over the limit
A devoted father died in a car crash as he sped home after a night clubbing when he was nearly three times over the drink drive limit. Paul Ashurst's widow Tracy told an inquest: "He was a fast driver but knew the streets well as if he had been a pizza
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Council gives sport priority
Experts have been appointed to help develop sport at a crumbling seafront leisure centre. Brighton and Hove City Council is looking at what to do with the King Alfred Leisure Centre in Kingsway after ambitious plans collapsed last year. Now the authority
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Adams: I don't want to be top
Albion manager Micky Adams is "disappointed" that the Seagulls are top of the table. He brought his players and the fans back down to earth with a bump today by warning against unrealistic expectations. Tuesday's stoppage time triumph over Stoke took
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Pupils make the grade, test results reveal
City students shone in English and science according to test results released this week. But Key Stage 2 results for 11-year-olds in Brighton and Hove showed a decline in maths. Figures show 74 per cent of pupils gained the level expected for their age
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Combs confiscated in security clampdown
These are some of the 2,000 sharp objects being confiscated each day from passengers at Gatwick before they are allowed to board flights. In the wake of the US terrorist hijackings air travellers have been banned from carrying anything in their hand luggage
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Doctor's child injuries shock
A four-year-old boy suffered a "jackpot" of injuries which suggested he had been abused, a court heard. Dr Avlon Propst said John Smith was covered in bruises when he was brought into her at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton. Staff were shocked
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Talking rubbish gets a result
Angry residents packed a meeting to protest against problems which have left their streets lined with rubbish. They demanded to know what Brighton and Hove City Council was doing to improve collections in the Brunswick and Adelaide areas of Hove. Both
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Spy cameras aim to close net on refugees
CCTV cameras could be fitted at Gatwick airport to stop illegal immigrants trying to "slip through the net" upon arrival in Britain. Home Secretary David Blunkett yesterday announced the surveillance equipment is to be installed at Heathrow airport as
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High tide raises flood fears
Lewes residents watched anxiously as this year's highest tide so far threatened to burst river banks once again. The River Ouse came dangerously close to spilling over in to the streets of Lewes at 2pm yesterday then returned to normal levels without
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West Pier plans in jeopardy
The restoration of Britain's most beautiful pier is being put in jeopardy by opponents of a new seafront development. Developer St Modwen is proposing a large new leisure scheme on either side of the West Pier in Brighton to ensure its future viability
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Trader 'killed by rent rise'
A pet shop owner killed himself after a rent increase on his home and business threatened to spiral him into debt. Edward Alexander, 61, felt helpless at the prospect of losing the shop he ran with his wife in Hangleton, Hove, an inquest was told. In
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Floral tribute to New York workers
Dozens of floral tributes have been laid outside the American Express offices in Brighton for victims of New York's terrorist attack. The firm had offices in the World Trade Centre and owned a neighbouring skyscraper, the American Express Building. Grieving
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Traders' fury at rent plans
Traders may be forced to quit if plans are passed to increase rents by 60 per cent. Small businesses in Southwick Square in Southwick are facing the rise and there are fears some shopkeepers will not be able to cope. The level was decided by independent
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Record summer for theatres
Theatres in Eastbourne today announced record-breaking summer-season audiences. Box office takings broke the £1 million barrier for the first time. The Congress, Devonshire Park, Winter Garden and Royal Hippodrome theatres bucked the national trend for
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Getting tough on flyposting
A seaside town has launched a major clampdown on flyposting. Worthing Borough Council is taking action after a spate of posters were put up around the town centre. One major operator has already had to pay out £1,200 after a successful prosecution. Now
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Mother's tears at reburial
The body of a baby has been exhumed and reburied after his parents discovered his brain had been kept by a hospital without their consent. Today the baby's mother, Christine White, of the Green, Tangmere, said she felt she had wasted three years tending
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Burglar's sentence is cut
A burglar who threatened a man with a knife and apologised as soon as his victim handed over cash has had his jail term cut. Simon Harrison, 38, of Broadwater Road, Worthing, had been jailed for seven years after pleading guilty to aggravated burglary
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BA announces 7,000 job cuts
British Airways announced 7,000 job cuts today in the wake of terrorist attacks in the US. The cutbacks include 400 pilots' jobs and 2,300 cabin crew posts with 20 aeroplanes grounded and flying reduced by ten per cent. Around 3,000 jobs will go in marketing
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Parents' anguish at rare condition
When he was born, Jacob Hill's parents knew there was something wrong with him but couldn't work out what it was. As the youngster reached a few months old, Sarah and Mark Hill noticed their child's head was an unusual shape, protruding at the front and
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Date
Storm brews
We are all in some stage of shock following the terrorist attacks in the US. It is salutary to realise the greatest military power the world has seen cannot protect itself from a few suicide bombers. Doubtless there will be retaliatory strikes that will
-
Date
Off balance
The events in New York on September 11 were truly shocking and all but a few can feel nothing but a shared horror and sympathy for the destruction and human pain. However, I cannot be alone in feeling an increasing fear about the situation the world will
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Stilted growth
Charlotte Jalley has had to use a pair of stilts to make the finishing touches to 22 large pendant lamp shades. She wants to make sure they are exactly right for the new Gordon Ramsay at Claridge's restaurant in London. The prestigious commission is the
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Appeal to trace young robbers
Police want to trace two youths for a string of off-licence robberies. The pair have carried out seven raids on West Sussex stores during the past month, each time threatening the cashier with a stun gun. All the robberies have been carried out in out-of-town-centre
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Decide now
The article "Europe's concern as Bush talks war" (The Argus, September 18) is yet another example of how the politically-correct media in Europe hedge their bets when dealing with terrorism. The tone of the article was subtly anti-American and it was
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Pier pressure
Opposition is growing to the buildings proposed for either side of the West Pier in Brighton for the restoration to become a viable proposition. It's been known for some time there would have to be a big development - because this is a big project. Those
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Dark side
Professor Martin Shaw's assessment of terrorism was highly selective (Letters, September 14). Islamic ideologically is opposed to the West and the Koran has the potential to encourage anti-Western, anti-Christian and anti-Jewish behaviour in Muslims everywhere
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Burglar's sentence is cut
A burglar who threatened a man with a knife and apologised as soon as his victim handed over cash has had his jail term cut. Simon Harrison, 38, of Broadwater Road, Worthing, had been jailed for seven years after pleading guilty to aggravated burglary
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Date
True Muslims will condemn terrorism
Jihad is the most misused word in Islam. It is bandied about as if it were a concept that sanctioned the most bloodthirsty violence. That is incorrect. Firstly, it does not narrowly denote war. It means any effort that furthers Islam. It has been said
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Hayter looks to settle score
Albion's centenary celebrations are under threat from an in-form player they rejected as a schoolboy. Bournemouth's James Hayter, who scored the winning goal when the sides last met, is aiming to make the Seagulls pay again for that decision. Saturday's
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Death crash driver was over the limit
A devoted father died in a car crash as he sped home after a night clubbing when he was nearly three times over the drink drive limit. Paul Ashurst's widow Tracy told an inquest: "He was a fast driver but knew the streets well as if he had been a pizza
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Pupils make the grade, test results reveal
City students shone in English and science according to test results released this week. But Key Stage 2 results for 11-year-olds in Brighton and Hove showed a decline in maths. Figures show 74 per cent of pupils gained the level expected for their age
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Volunteers who'll help in a crisis
A list of volunteers who can be called on to search for missing people has been set up in the wake of the death of Sarah Payne. The database has been organised following the efforts of the voluntary team which helped search for Sarah after she went missing
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Disabled woman is pelted by youths
A disabled woman was forced to seek refuge in a house after teenagers pelted her with stones. The woman, who has not been named, was riding on an electric scooter for people with mobility problems when the attack happened. She was riding on the pavement
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Thousands owed by firm in path row
The company at the centre of a dispute about a blocked footpath near millionaire Nicholas Hoogstraten's unfinished palace owes the courts £24,100. Rarebargain has so far paid none of the fines and costs awarded against it since the dispute first went
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Motorists urged to go by bike
Free test rides on an electric bicycle are being offered as part of a car-free day. The Electric Bike Centre in Baker Street, Brighton, is putting its Powabyke to the test on Saturday as part of its efforts to promote alternative modes of transport. Centre
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Fiona is a match for Jerry in this dress
Six-foot Fiona Marsh proves she is a match for supermodel and actress Jerry Hall after climbing into one of her dresses. She may not have the Texan drawl but 27-year-old Fiona, who works at Sotheby's in Billingshurst, found the fantasy silk-petalled gown
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Tribunal hears of teacher's 'lies'
A teacher has been accused of making up lies about racial and sexual harassment at a Sussex school. The male teacher, who was born in Nigeria, is making a claim at an employment tribunal for racial discrimination. The teacher, who lives near Brighton,
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The Sage of Sussex: Adam Trimingham
Sitting on the beach this summer soaking up the sun, it was tempting to think the seaside in Sussex had scored a revival after decades of sliding gently downhill. Tempting but not entirely true. For every Brighton bustling with energy and life, there's
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Traders' fury at rent plans
Traders may be forced to quit if plans are passed to increase rents by 60 per cent. Small businesses in Southwick Square in Southwick are facing the rise and there are fears some shopkeepers will not be able to cope. The level was decided by independent
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Date
Off balance
The events in New York on September 11 were truly shocking and all but a few can feel nothing but a shared horror and sympathy for the destruction and human pain. However, I cannot be alone in feeling an increasing fear about the situation the world will
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Date
Stilted growth
Charlotte Jalley has had to use a pair of stilts to make the finishing touches to 22 large pendant lamp shades. She wants to make sure they are exactly right for the new Gordon Ramsay at Claridge's restaurant in London. The prestigious commission is the
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Date
Appeal to trace young robbers
Police want to trace two youths for a string of off-licence robberies. The pair have carried out seven raids on West Sussex stores during the past month, each time threatening the cashier with a stun gun. All the robberies have been carried out in out-of-town-centre
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Date
Decide now
The article "Europe's concern as Bush talks war" (The Argus, September 18) is yet another example of how the politically-correct media in Europe hedge their bets when dealing with terrorism. The tone of the article was subtly anti-American and it was
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Date
Pier pressure
Opposition is growing to the buildings proposed for either side of the West Pier in Brighton for the restoration to become a viable proposition. It's been known for some time there would have to be a big development - because this is a big project. Those
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Feature: A lesson in leadership
Adam Trimingham reports on the role played by New York Mayor Rudolph Guiliani in the wake of the terrorist atrocities on his city. One man more than any other helped to rally New York during its darkest hour last week through words and deeds. While President
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Date
Justice for all
Thousands of people, and not just Americans, have clung to the hope their loved ones were still alive under the rubble. When hope dies we can easily be driven to blame someone - anyone - and then demand retaliation in kind. We cling on to such straws
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Table Tennis: National councillor elected
David Berriman was elected as the new national councillor for Sussex at last week's meeting of the County Association at Patcham. The 40-year-old, from Brighton, is one of the leading coaches in Sussex and a former regional development officer for South
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The strength of a mayor
When New York had its darkest hour a week ago, to whom did the people turn to lead them out of the chaos? It wasn't President George Bush, entombed on security advice in a bunker. It wasn't a senator or congressman. They went instinctively to Mayor Rudolph
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Date
Dark side
Professor Martin Shaw's assessment of terrorism was highly selective (Letters, September 14). Islamic ideologically is opposed to the West and the Koran has the potential to encourage anti-Western, anti-Christian and anti-Jewish behaviour in Muslims everywhere
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Date
Hayter looks to settle score
Albion's centenary celebrations are under threat from an in-form player they rejected as a schoolboy. Bournemouth's James Hayter, who scored the winning goal when the sides last met, is aiming to make the Seagulls pay again for that decision. Saturday's
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Date
Pitcher loves the high life
Geoff Pitcher is pinching himself over a remarkable rise in his career path. In a matter of months Albion's diminutive midfielder has gone from the prospect of life in the Ryman League to the top of the Second Division. The former Kingstonian kingpin
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Plans for city makeover
New moves are being made to clean up Brighton and Hove and make it look much brighter. City Council officers are starting schemes to get rid of problems such as piles of bin bags, litter, graffiti, flyposting and eyesore sites. Council leader Ken Bodfish
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Disabled woman is pelted by youths
A disabled woman was forced to seek refuge in a house after teenagers pelted her with stones. The woman, who has not been named, was riding on an electric scooter for people with mobility problems when the attack happened. She was riding on the pavement
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Crime plummets in wake of disaster
Crime has fallen dramatically since terrorists destroyed the World Trade Centre. Police have revealed there were 180 fewer crimes in Brighton while crimes in Hove have halved since last Tuesday's tragedy. They say it is too big a fall to be a seasonal
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Flood insurance should stay, says minister
Environment minister Elliot Morley has said he expects insurance companies to keep providing cover for home owners in flood areas. Responding to warnings that property blight was hitting areas hit by floods last winter, he said the insurance industry
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Date
Thousands owed by firm in path row
The company at the centre of a dispute about a blocked footpath near millionaire Nicholas Hoogstraten's unfinished palace owes the courts £24,100. Rarebargain has so far paid none of the fines and costs awarded against it since the dispute first went
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Date
Motorists urged to go by bike
Free test rides on an electric bicycle are being offered as part of a car-free day. The Electric Bike Centre in Baker Street, Brighton, is putting its Powabyke to the test on Saturday as part of its efforts to promote alternative modes of transport. Centre
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Date
Fiona is a match for Jerry in this dress
Six-foot Fiona Marsh proves she is a match for supermodel and actress Jerry Hall after climbing into one of her dresses. She may not have the Texan drawl but 27-year-old Fiona, who works at Sotheby's in Billingshurst, found the fantasy silk-petalled gown
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Date
Advice on trading at the end of a line
Sussex Enterprise is offering help for firms affected by the attacks in New York. Businesses across the county can turn to the business organisation for advice on issues like shipping and overseas trading. Director of policy Mark Froud said: "Although
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Date
Tribunal hears of teacher's 'lies'
A teacher has been accused of making up lies about racial and sexual harassment at a Sussex school. The male teacher, who was born in Nigeria, is making a claim at an employment tribunal for racial discrimination. The teacher, who lives near Brighton,
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Date
The Sage of Sussex: Adam Trimingham
Sitting on the beach this summer soaking up the sun, it was tempting to think the seaside in Sussex had scored a revival after decades of sliding gently downhill. Tempting but not entirely true. For every Brighton bustling with energy and life, there's
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Housing plan scrapped
The threat of a huge housing development being built on 150 acres of unspoilt countryside has been lifted. Proposed changes by West Sussex planners mean Horsham District Council can abandon plans for a controversial development between Christ's Hospital
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Present tense
Several weeks ago, I expressed dismay that at the Last Night of the Proms "those" had been substituted for "these dark Satanic Mills" when William Blake's famous poem Jerusalem was sung. Thus it was again at the grand finale of this year's sombre event
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Date
Who is it?
President Bush has declared war on those responsible for the hijacking of four planes and any country that harbours them. I would like to remind him the US supplies weapons of war to many countries so is as guilty as those who kill with them. US guns
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Date
Feature: A lesson in leadership
Adam Trimingham reports on the role played by New York Mayor Rudolph Guiliani in the wake of the terrorist atrocities on his city. One man more than any other helped to rally New York during its darkest hour last week through words and deeds. While President
-
Date
Justice for all
Thousands of people, and not just Americans, have clung to the hope their loved ones were still alive under the rubble. When hope dies we can easily be driven to blame someone - anyone - and then demand retaliation in kind. We cling on to such straws
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Date
Table Tennis: National councillor elected
David Berriman was elected as the new national councillor for Sussex at last week's meeting of the County Association at Patcham. The 40-year-old, from Brighton, is one of the leading coaches in Sussex and a former regional development officer for South
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Date
The strength of a mayor
When New York had its darkest hour a week ago, to whom did the people turn to lead them out of the chaos? It wasn't President George Bush, entombed on security advice in a bunker. It wasn't a senator or congressman. They went instinctively to Mayor Rudolph
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Date
Cycling: Maes misses out on gold again
Lancing ace Natacha Maes has won her second national championship silver medal in a week. She followed up her second place in the women's national circuit championship with a tremendous effort in the national ten-mile championship in Cambridgeshire. Maes
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Date
Tennis: Lee's Davis Cup warning
Martin Lee has warned Tim Henman and Greg Rusedski about the intimidation they will face when Great Britain take on Ecuador in the Davis Cup this week. The tie takes place in a converted bullring at the Club Nacional at Guayaquil and the reception promises
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Date
Pitcher loves the high life
Geoff Pitcher is pinching himself over a remarkable rise in his career path. In a matter of months Albion's diminutive midfielder has gone from the prospect of life in the Ryman League to the top of the Second Division. The former Kingstonian kingpin
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Date
Council gives sport priority
Experts have been appointed to help develop sport at a crumbling seafront leisure centre. Brighton and Hove City Council is looking at what to do with the King Alfred Leisure Centre in Kingsway after ambitious plans collapsed last year. Now the authority
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Date
Adams: I don't want to be top
Albion manager Micky Adams is "disappointed" that the Seagulls are top of the table. He brought his players and the fans back down to earth with a bump today by warning against unrealistic expectations. Tuesday's stoppage time triumph over Stoke took
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Date
Combs confiscated in security clampdown
These are some of the 2,000 sharp objects being confiscated each day from passengers at Gatwick before they are allowed to board flights. In the wake of the US terrorist hijackings air travellers have been banned from carrying anything in their hand luggage
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Date
Doctor's child injuries shock
A four-year-old boy suffered a "jackpot" of injuries which suggested he had been abused, a court heard. Dr Avlon Propst said John Smith was covered in bruises when he was brought into her at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton. Staff were shocked
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Date
Talking rubbish gets a result
Angry residents packed a meeting to protest against problems which have left their streets lined with rubbish. They demanded to know what Brighton and Hove City Council was doing to improve collections in the Brunswick and Adelaide areas of Hove. Both
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Date
Spy cameras aim to close net on refugees
CCTV cameras could be fitted at Gatwick airport to stop illegal immigrants trying to "slip through the net" upon arrival in Britain. Home Secretary David Blunkett yesterday announced the surveillance equipment is to be installed at Heathrow airport as
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Date
Plans for city makeover
New moves are being made to clean up Brighton and Hove and make it look much brighter. City Council officers are starting schemes to get rid of problems such as piles of bin bags, litter, graffiti, flyposting and eyesore sites. Council leader Ken Bodfish
-
Date
Crime plummets in wake of disaster
Crime has fallen dramatically since terrorists destroyed the World Trade Centre. Police have revealed there were 180 fewer crimes in Brighton while crimes in Hove have halved since last Tuesday's tragedy. They say it is too big a fall to be a seasonal
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Date
High tide raises flood fears
Lewes residents watched anxiously as this year's highest tide so far threatened to burst river banks once again. The River Ouse came dangerously close to spilling over in to the streets of Lewes at 2pm yesterday then returned to normal levels without
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Date
Flood insurance should stay, says minister
Environment minister Elliot Morley has said he expects insurance companies to keep providing cover for home owners in flood areas. Responding to warnings that property blight was hitting areas hit by floods last winter, he said the insurance industry
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Date
West Pier plans in jeopardy
The restoration of Britain's most beautiful pier is being put in jeopardy by opponents of a new seafront development. Developer St Modwen is proposing a large new leisure scheme on either side of the West Pier in Brighton to ensure its future viability
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Date
Trader 'killed by rent rise'
A pet shop owner killed himself after a rent increase on his home and business threatened to spiral him into debt. Edward Alexander, 61, felt helpless at the prospect of losing the shop he ran with his wife in Hangleton, Hove, an inquest was told. In
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Date
Floral tribute to New York workers
Dozens of floral tributes have been laid outside the American Express offices in Brighton for victims of New York's terrorist attack. The firm had offices in the World Trade Centre and owned a neighbouring skyscraper, the American Express Building. Grieving
