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Council's money dilemma
Councillors in Worthing have mixed feelings about plans to more than double their expenses. We revealed yesterday that members of Worthing Borough Council were poised to increase the amount of taxpayers' money going towards allowances. An independent
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How to put government on the spot
A Sussex politician has written a guide on how to inflict maximum damage to the Government and be a good campaigning MP. In an article for Parliament's 'House' magazine, Lewes MP Norman Baker offers tips on how to force admissions from ministers. Mr Baker
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Home Truths, with Jacqui Bealing
Greetings from Lancashire, once again. Regular readers will recognise what this means. . . a week in the company of my husband's family. As usual, it has been a largely joyous break punctuated with moments of high tension and short sulks. The issues remain
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Woman's college snub claim
A college has withdrawn a student's place four days before the start of term after admitting its disabled facilities would not be ready in time. Hayriye Mehmet was due to start at City College Brighton and Hove last Tuesday but with just days to go was
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Bomb scares bring city to a standstill
Bomb disposal experts were called into action twice within hours in the city centre on the eve of the Labour Party Conference. Police cordoned off an area at Gardener Street, Brighton, at about 9am on Saturday morning when a box was discovered on the
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City on security alert
Massive security measures are in place to protect the Labour Party conference from the dual threats of international terrorism and anarchist demonstrators. In a police operation codenamed Operation Otter a security cordon was thrown around the Brighton
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Tweezer teaser
I have just returned from a holiday in Mallorca. The weather was fine and most days my wife and I spent many hours on the beach. Having lived in Brighton and Hove for some 67 years, I am no longer a youngster and I wonder what readers think of this. While
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Well-kept
I have just been discharged after spending two weeks in the Elton John ward at Brighton General Hospital. This was the first time I had been in this hospital and I was a little nervous about going because I usually go to a big London teaching hospital
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In His hands
Millions of people all over the world must be asking the question posed by Sandy Hooke (Letters, September 22): "What, indeed, does the future hold for all of us on this small planet?" Many, in the US and other places, are seeking the answer to this question
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Terror state
Does Leslie Robertson not realise how dangerously simplistic it is to identify the US as being "the terrorist" (Letters, September 20)? Such a view simply serves to distract from the real issue at the heart of such an atrocity, namely the terrorists whose
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Motorsport: Smyth settles for top four
Motorcross ace Danny Smyth finished the British Fourstroke Championship on a winning note. In the final round of the series Smyth claimed an exciting victory which meant he finished fourth overall. The season was late in starting due to the foot and mouth
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Boxing: Harrison's big chance
Olympic gold medallist Audley Harrison will continue his bid for world domination at Glasgow's Kelvin Hall on October 20. The much-hyped British heavyweight hope began his professional career with a first round knock-out of Mike Middleton at the Wembley
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Basketball:Nurse spreads the word
Nick Nurse is ready to spread the word about Brighton Bears as they kick-off their home campaign this weekend. Bears open with a Sunday afternoon visit from old foes Thames Valley Tigers to The Triangle (5pm). The club have been forced to take half their
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Five days to raise £15,000
A school is making a desperate plea to help raise £15,000 in just five days. Priory School in Lewes has until Wednesday to raise the £50,000 sponsorship it needs to submit a bid for specialist school status. So far, the school has raised £35,000 towards
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Call to postpone anti-capitalism rally
Leading Labour councillors have asked organisers of a protest march and rally tomorrow to postpone it. The event has been organised by groups including the Socialist Alliance, Globalise Resistance and the Green Party to coincide with the first day of
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Cancer victim Megan dies
Family and friends are distraught after little Megan Cobby died suddenly after losing a six-year battle against leukaemia. Megan won the hearts of our readers who keenly followed her progress from the time she was diagnosed with the illness as a toddler
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What I did to face up to my fear of flying
I used to have nightmares about flying. I could not look at a holiday brochure without feeling sick. Despite the allure of sunshine and sangria, I knew it would involve boarding a plane. Until 1993, I had flown long-haul all over the world to locations
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Records of death uncover real life
Dusty ledgers found in an attic have brought to life a fascinating history of death. Historians and staff at one of the oldest undertakers in Brighton think the morbid books are an intriguing read. They also believe the financial accounts of funerals,
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Council's money dilemma
Councillors in Worthing have mixed feelings about plans to more than double their expenses. We revealed yesterday that members of Worthing Borough Council were poised to increase the amount of taxpayers' money going towards allowances. An independent
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Date
Woman's college snub claim
A college has withdrawn a student's place four days before the start of term after admitting its disabled facilities would not be ready in time. Hayriye Mehmet was due to start at City College Brighton and Hove last Tuesday but with just days to go was
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Match Report: Solid display earns point
Cardiff set their stall out to harrass Micky Adams' men and in the early stages managed to force Albion on to the back foot. A combined challenge by Oatway and Hart on Simpkins conceded the first corner of the contest in the third minute. It was taken
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Well-kept
I have just been discharged after spending two weeks in the Elton John ward at Brighton General Hospital. This was the first time I had been in this hospital and I was a little nervous about going because I usually go to a big London teaching hospital
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Smart service
I would like to put in a good word for the Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company and its crews. I don't use its services very often but when I do I am well pleased. A few days ago, I "suffered" a ten-minute wait in pouring rain for a bus to Brighton
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Terror state
Does Leslie Robertson not realise how dangerously simplistic it is to identify the US as being "the terrorist" (Letters, September 20)? Such a view simply serves to distract from the real issue at the heart of such an atrocity, namely the terrorists whose
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Motorsport: Setback for webb
Brighton's Mike Webb has been forced to concede third spot in the Ford Saloon Car Challenge. Webb needed good results in the final two rounds of the season to claim third place in class B of the championship. In qualifying at Castle Combe last weekend
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Our duty
Jez Macdonald (Letters, September 20) is very misinformed. He suggests taxpayers subsidise car drivers. He must be the only person who believes this to be the case. If one casts one's mind back to the fuel crisis of September 2000, Tony Blair clearly
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Tennis: Wood bids to make history
Clare Wood could be in line to succeed Alan Mills as Wimbledon referee. It would make the former British No.1 from Denton the first woman to hold the post. Mills, in charge since 1983, has suggested Wood, who worked in the referee's office this year,
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Albion fans in safety fears
Albion supporters are being warned by the club to remain in Ninian Park after the clash with Cardiff until police can ensure their safety outside the stadium. The Seagulls board have issued the advice after scenes of violence following Huddersfield Town's
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Five days to raise £15,000
A school is making a desperate plea to help raise £15,000 in just five days. Priory School in Lewes has until Wednesday to raise the £50,000 sponsorship it needs to submit a bid for specialist school status. So far, the school has raised £35,000 towards
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Date
City on security alert
Massive security measures are in place to protect the Labour Party conference from the dual threats of international terrorism and anarchist demonstrators. In a police operation codenamed Operation Otter a security cordon was thrown around the Brighton
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Toy museum has a brighter outlook
A toy museum plagued by rain and flooding will finally reopen after being shut for almost three years. The Sussex Toy and Model Museum, which is housed in the arches below Brighton station, was forced to close in November 1998 because the building flooded
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Cancer victim Megan dies
Family and friends are distraught after little Megan Cobby died suddenly after losing a six-year battle against leukaemia. Megan won the hearts of our readers who keenly followed her progress from the time she was diagnosed with the illness as a toddler
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Phone mast victory!
The Argus has won its year-long campaign to reveal the locations of planned and existing mobile phone masts. Brighton and Hove City Council has finally agreed to compile a register of masts in the city. It has announced it will produce a database of all
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I auditioned as an extra and became a TV star
When Christian Black went for a job as a movie extra he never dreamed he would end up as one of the stars of the show. Within weeks, the Hove lifeguard was rubbing shoulders with Friends star David Schwimmer and Oscar winner Tom Hanks. Christian, 25,
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Feature: Playing fields sell off
Chris Baker reports on the continued loss of school playing fields despite government pledges to stop the sell off. People living near Varndean College's north Brighton campus first discovered three acres of sports field were about to be lost when letters
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How to put government on the spot
A Sussex politician has written a guide on how to inflict maximum damage to the Government and be a good campaigning MP. In an article for Parliament's 'House' magazine, Lewes MP Norman Baker offers tips on how to force admissions from ministers. Mr Baker
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Date
Home Truths, with Jacqui Bealing
Greetings from Lancashire, once again. Regular readers will recognise what this means. . . a week in the company of my husband's family. As usual, it has been a largely joyous break punctuated with moments of high tension and short sulks. The issues remain
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Team News: Cardiff v Albion
Charlie Oatway was back to bolster Albion's midfield in today's showdown at Ninian Park against one of his former clubs. Oatway recovered from a groin strain, which ruled him out of Tuesday's 1-1 draw at Wycombe Wanderers. His recall at the expense of
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Final Score: Cardiff 1, Albion 1
Albion stretched their unbeaten League run to six games with a smash and grab point against the big spending Welshmen. Bobby Zamora capitalised on a dreadful blunder by Cardiff rightback Rhys Weston to give the Seagulls a 36th minute lead. Micky Adams
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Bomb scares bring city to a standstill
Bomb disposal experts were called into action twice within hours in the city centre on the eve of the Labour Party Conference. Police cordoned off an area at Gardener Street, Brighton, at about 9am on Saturday morning when a box was discovered on the
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Man dies in car cliff plunge
A young man died on Friday night after his car plunged one hundred feet over the cliffs at Brighton Marina. The car careered off the main A259 South Coast Road through a fence and then down onto the Undercliff Walk behind Asda. The red P registration
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City on security alert
Massive security measures are in place to protect the Labour Party conference from the dual threats of international terrorism and anarchist demonstrators. In a police operation codenamed Operation Otter a security cordon was thrown around the Brighton
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Date
Tweezer teaser
I have just returned from a holiday in Mallorca. The weather was fine and most days my wife and I spent many hours on the beach. Having lived in Brighton and Hove for some 67 years, I am no longer a youngster and I wonder what readers think of this. While
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Wonderwork
In view of the adverse publicity The Argus (September 7) has given the Nigel Porter Unit (NPU), I must defend the wonderful work the unit does. I have been a voluntary worker in the NPU since it opened in 1993 and have seen the number of patients treble
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In His hands
Millions of people all over the world must be asking the question posed by Sandy Hooke (Letters, September 22): "What, indeed, does the future hold for all of us on this small planet?" Many, in the US and other places, are seeking the answer to this question
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Date
Abusive calls to leader over burners issue
A council leader is calling in the police after receiving abusive phone calls about plans to build incinerators. East Sussex County Council leader Peter Jones said he had received obscene calls at his home. Mr Jones voiced fears that council officials
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Wrong road
I felt uneasy when reading the contribution of B Bayliss (Letters, September 26). There are already funds for the victims of September 11 being established and contributed to all over the world by practically all sections of humanity. They are sending
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Motorsport: Smyth settles for top four
Motorcross ace Danny Smyth finished the British Fourstroke Championship on a winning note. In the final round of the series Smyth claimed an exciting victory which meant he finished fourth overall. The season was late in starting due to the foot and mouth
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Date
Boxing: Harrison's big chance
Olympic gold medallist Audley Harrison will continue his bid for world domination at Glasgow's Kelvin Hall on October 20. The much-hyped British heavyweight hope began his professional career with a first round knock-out of Mike Middleton at the Wembley
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Too dependent on our cars in town
As one of the organisers of Car-Free Day in Brighton, I have to say report of the event (The Argus, September 24) was pretty disappointing. Not only was it tucked away on page five but it didn't even warrant a picture. Such is the importance The Argus
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Basketball:Nurse spreads the word
Nick Nurse is ready to spread the word about Brighton Bears as they kick-off their home campaign this weekend. Bears open with a Sunday afternoon visit from old foes Thames Valley Tigers to The Triangle (5pm). The club have been forced to take half their
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Date
Call to postpone anti-capitalism rally
Leading Labour councillors have asked organisers of a protest march and rally tomorrow to postpone it. The event has been organised by groups including the Socialist Alliance, Globalise Resistance and the Green Party to coincide with the first day of
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Date
Wife denies hurting little boy
A woman could not have lived with the guilt if she had injured her four-year-old adoptive son, a court heard. John Smith had 54 bruises and four adult bite marks on his body but his adoptive mother denied causing him harm. Michelle McWilliam, in interviews
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What I did to face up to my fear of flying
I used to have nightmares about flying. I could not look at a holiday brochure without feeling sick. Despite the allure of sunshine and sangria, I knew it would involve boarding a plane. Until 1993, I had flown long-haul all over the world to locations
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Date
Records of death uncover real life
Dusty ledgers found in an attic have brought to life a fascinating history of death. Historians and staff at one of the oldest undertakers in Brighton think the morbid books are an intriguing read. They also believe the financial accounts of funerals,
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Date
Feature: Playing fields sell off
Chris Baker reports on the continued loss of school playing fields despite government pledges to stop the sell off. People living near Varndean College's north Brighton campus first discovered three acres of sports field were about to be lost when letters
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Date
Team News: Cardiff v Albion
Charlie Oatway was back to bolster Albion's midfield in today's showdown at Ninian Park against one of his former clubs. Oatway recovered from a groin strain, which ruled him out of Tuesday's 1-1 draw at Wycombe Wanderers. His recall at the expense of
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Date
Match Report: Solid display earns point
Cardiff set their stall out to harrass Micky Adams' men and in the early stages managed to force Albion on to the back foot. A combined challenge by Oatway and Hart on Simpkins conceded the first corner of the contest in the third minute. It was taken
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Final Score: Cardiff 1, Albion 1
Albion stretched their unbeaten League run to six games with a smash and grab point against the big spending Welshmen. Bobby Zamora capitalised on a dreadful blunder by Cardiff rightback Rhys Weston to give the Seagulls a 36th minute lead. Micky Adams
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Date
Man dies in car cliff plunge
A young man died on Friday night after his car plunged one hundred feet over the cliffs at Brighton Marina. The car careered off the main A259 South Coast Road through a fence and then down onto the Undercliff Walk behind Asda. The red P registration
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Date
Wonderwork
In view of the adverse publicity The Argus (September 7) has given the Nigel Porter Unit (NPU), I must defend the wonderful work the unit does. I have been a voluntary worker in the NPU since it opened in 1993 and have seen the number of patients treble
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Date
Smart service
I would like to put in a good word for the Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company and its crews. I don't use its services very often but when I do I am well pleased. A few days ago, I "suffered" a ten-minute wait in pouring rain for a bus to Brighton
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Date
Motorsport: Setback for webb
Brighton's Mike Webb has been forced to concede third spot in the Ford Saloon Car Challenge. Webb needed good results in the final two rounds of the season to claim third place in class B of the championship. In qualifying at Castle Combe last weekend
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Date
Abusive calls to leader over burners issue
A council leader is calling in the police after receiving abusive phone calls about plans to build incinerators. East Sussex County Council leader Peter Jones said he had received obscene calls at his home. Mr Jones voiced fears that council officials
-
Date
Wrong road
I felt uneasy when reading the contribution of B Bayliss (Letters, September 26). There are already funds for the victims of September 11 being established and contributed to all over the world by practically all sections of humanity. They are sending
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Date
Our duty
Jez Macdonald (Letters, September 20) is very misinformed. He suggests taxpayers subsidise car drivers. He must be the only person who believes this to be the case. If one casts one's mind back to the fuel crisis of September 2000, Tony Blair clearly
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Date
Too dependent on our cars in town
As one of the organisers of Car-Free Day in Brighton, I have to say report of the event (The Argus, September 24) was pretty disappointing. Not only was it tucked away on page five but it didn't even warrant a picture. Such is the importance The Argus
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Date
Tennis: Wood bids to make history
Clare Wood could be in line to succeed Alan Mills as Wimbledon referee. It would make the former British No.1 from Denton the first woman to hold the post. Mills, in charge since 1983, has suggested Wood, who worked in the referee's office this year,
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Date
Albion fans in safety fears
Albion supporters are being warned by the club to remain in Ninian Park after the clash with Cardiff until police can ensure their safety outside the stadium. The Seagulls board have issued the advice after scenes of violence following Huddersfield Town's
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Date
City on security alert
Massive security measures are in place to protect the Labour Party conference from the dual threats of international terrorism and anarchist demonstrators. In a police operation codenamed Operation Otter a security cordon was thrown around the Brighton
-
Date
Wife denies hurting little boy
A woman could not have lived with the guilt if she had injured her four-year-old adoptive son, a court heard. John Smith had 54 bruises and four adult bite marks on his body but his adoptive mother denied causing him harm. Michelle McWilliam, in interviews
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Date
Toy museum has a brighter outlook
A toy museum plagued by rain and flooding will finally reopen after being shut for almost three years. The Sussex Toy and Model Museum, which is housed in the arches below Brighton station, was forced to close in November 1998 because the building flooded
-
Date
Phone mast victory!
The Argus has won its year-long campaign to reveal the locations of planned and existing mobile phone masts. Brighton and Hove City Council has finally agreed to compile a register of masts in the city. It has announced it will produce a database of all
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Date
I auditioned as an extra and became a TV star
When Christian Black went for a job as a movie extra he never dreamed he would end up as one of the stars of the show. Within weeks, the Hove lifeguard was rubbing shoulders with Friends star David Schwimmer and Oscar winner Tom Hanks. Christian, 25,
