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Award for blaze hero milkman
A milkman has been handed a heroism award for helping residents out of a burning care home. Father-of-two Chris Cook spotted flames in a bathroom at the Goldfinches Nursing Home, Eastbourne Road, while out on his morning deliveries. He wasted no time
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Feeling left out
Why is Lower Bevendean always left out of any report on estates (The Argus, October 9)? We have worse access than any estate in England - one road in and out. One day, there was a bad accident at the apex of the one-way system in Heath Hill Avenue and
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City's only interested in drinkers
Perhaps the Nigel Porter Unit would have more chance of survival if it became sponsored by Zel or one of the other club companies. These are the only investments Brighton and Hove is interested in now. The residents are a drain. We only want young drinkers
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Good idea?
The new Brighton and Hove Mutual project seems like a good idea but I would be more inclined to support the scheme if its remit was to provide more affordable homes on derelict sites for the current population of the city, rather than wanting to create
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The day I busted nose of my bride's brother
Gary Hamilton had only been married two weeks when he broke his brother-in-law's nose and his wife's mum Pat Robinson went ballistic. However the break was a complete accident and it happened when Gary and brother-in-law Jamie Robinson, both of whom play
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Home Truths, by Jacqui Bealing
I came home the other day to find my wok on the kitchen table. Not so odd, you may think. Woks are generally found in kitchens. But mine was looking a bit dusty on account of spending the past two years in the loft. Its re-emergence could only mean one
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Meet defence aged 323 years
Meet the Broadbridge Heath defence who make Arsenal's backline look like a youth team. Tony Miller, 57, John Martin, 59, Mick Parsons, 51, Keith Soane, 56, Andy Crisp, 50 and Malcolm Curnock, 50, have a combined age of 323 and the veteran rearguard insist
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Albion v Oldham: The teams
Albion were without Richard Carpenter for Peter Taylor's first match in charge at Withdean this weekend. The midfielder recovered from a calf injury which forced him off towards the end of last Saturday's 2-1 win at Huddersfield but he was struck down
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Full-time: Albion 3, Oldham 0
A supercharged start by Albion was rewarded in just the seventh minute at Withdean, with Rogers' first goal since April 10. Oatway's cross found the captain unmarked eight yards out. His back-header was blocked by Prenderville and the Oldham defender
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Taken for a ride
The owner of Brighton Pier, the Noble Organisation, has physically and aesthetically destroyed the once grand Palace Pier (The Argus, October 15). Noble has changed its name, dismantled the beautiful theatre, erected hideous rides (a current planning
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Youth In Action: Lewes march on
Lewes Tertiary College beat visitors Haywards Heath College 58-5 to reach the third round of the Daily Mail Under-18 Schools' Cup. Ed Gannon scored 28 points including a hat-trick of touchdowns, five conversions and one penalty. Dean Ghasami, two, Steven
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Right-handed?
I have tried very hard to understand why the US and UK think the continuous bombing of the Taliban is going to be the answer. We drop food to the Afghanis with one hand and bomb them with the other. After two weeks, we don't seem any nearer to capturing
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Rally: Wheeler overcomes obstacles
West Sussex driver Clive Wheeler drove his way to one of amateur rallying's greatest prizes thanks to a superb display on the Kent-based Ashford Rally last weekend. Wheeler, from Albourne, and his Hurstpierpoint-based co-driver Ken Bartram, overcame mechanical
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Davies enjoys a busy week
Worthing coach Ian Davies is rugby mad. Just as well, given his current weekly schedule. Davies took over at Roundstone Lane when Tim Mackew stepped down in the summer and has helped guide the side to the top of London Three South East. He is also director
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Nothing on
I have lived in Blackpool for a couple of years and I can tell you it has nothing whatsoever on Brighton. I agree Blackpool has three piers, ample car parking at reasonable prices, police on the streets and a car-free town centre. But it does not have
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Motorsport: Heal considers quitting
Champion bike rider Dave Heal, from Heathfield, may have ridden his last race. Heal, a former British Supersport 600 champion and the 2000 privateer champion in the British Superbike Series, is considering quitting racing. The 35-year-old, who is the
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Taylor's style suits Albion
New Albion manager Peter Taylor will steer the Seagulls with style, according to former team mate Martin Hinshelwood. Albion's director of youth played alongside Taylor at Crystal Palace. Hinshelwood helped assistant boss Bob Booker to two wins in his
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For Pete's sake, give me a place in the muddy team boss
Gary Hart hopes to use his first goal for seven months as the springboard for a return to regular first team action under new boss Peter Taylor. Albion's striker turned right winger struck what proved to be the winner at Huddersfield last Saturday. It
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Bear Bits with Nick Nurse
What a great sensation and thrill it is to feel the excitement that has been generated leading up to our game versus the Sheffield Sharks at the Brighton Centre tonight. The marketing team have been working full time and they tell me ticket sales are
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The Albion week that was
MONDAY: Acting manager Bob Booker pays tribute to the mental strength of the players after the 2-1 win at Huddersfield. "It was a difficult week for everybody," Booker says. "They had to be strong mentally and they were from the moment we travelled up
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Terrace Talk with Anna Swallow
It is the Peter Taylor, I think. Isn't it? It's just that we had a Peter Taylor before. He was quite good. Lasted two seasons and finished up fourth of what is now Division Two. Most people are hoping for slightly better from Peter the Second. Confidence
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Spain's still the place for pundit Armstrong
Hablo muy bien Espanol, dijo Senor Armstrong. It should not surprise Brighton fans that Gerry Armstrong is fluent in Spanish. After all, he spent two seasons with Real Mallorca before playing for the Albion in 1996, but not many fans will know he is still
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Simon Says with Simon Morgan
So Peter Taylor has been confirmed as the new gaffer - with a very impressive CV to earn instant respect. Promotion with Gillingham, a good FA Cup run and top of the Premiership with Leicester as well as taking charge of the England national side. However
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Vinner's Extra: Memories of Lancing
Albert Thorne had some good times at Lancing. "I played with Billy Thew at Lancing and later Whitehawk. We used to call him Grizzle. He should have been a pro, he was that good. I was best man at his wedding. But I cannot emphasise how good a side we
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Sussex on track in glory season
Sussex clubs have celebrated one of their most successful track and field seasons, particularly in the senior age groups. Six county teams will be in higher divisions next season while another finished as champions but stay where they are. Crawley gained
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Residents could face tax rise
Cash-strapped Adur Council faces making big cuts in its services in a bid to slash spending by £200,000. Residents could face a 15p-a-week rise in their council tax bills if the savings cannot be found elsewhere. They will be asked which district council
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Have you got the message now?
Petitions carrying thousands of signatures have voiced your overwhelming objection to moving breast cancer care out of Brighton and Hove. The call to Keep breast care in Brighton was made in just 11 days and amassed more than 28,000 signatures which were
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Brackley's dealt blow ahead of cup clash
Lewes have been dealt an injury blow ahead of next week's FA Cup fourth qualifying round clash with Mangotsfield United. Winger Peter Brackley has a wrist operation on Monday and will need to rest for at least a fortnight. Brackley shattered bones in
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Playing strain game
Billy Smith believes the stress factor has spread into non-league. Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier underwent an 11-hour heart operation to provoke a debate this week on how bad management is for the health. And Crawley boss Smith, 42 years in the game
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Horses need a stable home
The RSPCA is looking for homes for five pint-sized ponies whose owner couldn't keep them. The five dinky horses, each under 3ft tall, are being looked after by the charity on a Sussex farm. RSPCA chief inspector Carroll Lamport said: "The horses are fairly
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Cancer victim's musical farewell
Flamboyant Barry Upton was so determined to go out in a blaze of glory that he planned his funeral down to the finest detail. The builder left instructions for it to be a happy celebration right down to a funeral procession complete with five-piece jazz
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Smith's happy to sit it out
Gary Smith hopes he does not have to make a playing comeback at Worthing Thunder. The popular coach was suited up for last Saturday's important Trophy win at home to North London. Smith's services were not required as his side ended a two-game losing
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Feeling left out
Why is Lower Bevendean always left out of any report on estates (The Argus, October 9)? We have worse access than any estate in England - one road in and out. One day, there was a bad accident at the apex of the one-way system in Heath Hill Avenue and
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Spotlight on Knowles FC
The Sporlight falls on Knowles Football Club. Ground? Palatine Park Club Nickname? Know One Like Us League? Sussex Sunday Division Five Record Attendance? 12 Key man? Centre back Roger Lynch Worst dressed player? Chad the goalie Dressing room joker? Manager
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The day I busted nose of my bride's brother
Gary Hamilton had only been married two weeks when he broke his brother-in-law's nose and his wife's mum Pat Robinson went ballistic. However the break was a complete accident and it happened when Gary and brother-in-law Jamie Robinson, both of whom play
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Home Truths, by Jacqui Bealing
I came home the other day to find my wok on the kitchen table. Not so odd, you may think. Woks are generally found in kitchens. But mine was looking a bit dusty on account of spending the past two years in the loft. Its re-emergence could only mean one
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Meet defence aged 323 years
Meet the Broadbridge Heath defence who make Arsenal's backline look like a youth team. Tony Miller, 57, John Martin, 59, Mick Parsons, 51, Keith Soane, 56, Andy Crisp, 50 and Malcolm Curnock, 50, have a combined age of 323 and the veteran rearguard insist
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Albion v Oldham: The teams
Albion were without Richard Carpenter for Peter Taylor's first match in charge at Withdean this weekend. The midfielder recovered from a calf injury which forced him off towards the end of last Saturday's 2-1 win at Huddersfield but he was struck down
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Flag fallacy
What a vainglorious chord James Killick (Letters, October 17) struck in my heart. He spoke of his visit to Canada and of seeing the national symbol of the maple leaf hung everywhere on public buildings and of how his own heart went out to the Americans
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Karts: Tomsett so close to glory
Hove teenager Sean Tomsett has narrowly missed out on winning the Summer Kart Championship at Lydd. Tomsett, 17, for just ten points behind championship rival David Baker going into the final round but he had to settle for second place. In heat one, Tomsett
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Motorsport: Richards ends on a high
Horsham racer Clive Richards ended his season on a high note at Brands Hatch when he clinched third place overall in the Autosport Caterham Eurocup. Fresh from race victory at Dijon in France earlier this month, Richards qualified his self-prepared Superlight
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Result we'll live to regret
The decision by voters to reject the idea of a directly-elected mayor marked a sad day for Brighton and Hove. Members of Allies for Democracy, which ran the No campaign, were gleeful at the decisive result. What this rabble, including disenchanted and
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No equal
I have just returned from a delightful holiday in Blackpool and can confirm all the points made by B Jenkins. I found a total absence of graffiti and a considerable reduction in the cost of dining. A good lunch may be enjoyed for £3, drinks are cheaper
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Motorsport: Heal considers quitting
Champion bike rider Dave Heal, from Heathfield, may have ridden his last race. Heal, a former British Supersport 600 champion and the 2000 privateer champion in the British Superbike Series, is considering quitting racing. The 35-year-old, who is the
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Gifford back in winner's enclosure
Josh Gifford sent out the first winner from his Findon stables for six months when Skycab won at Southwell last weekend. Gifford has had very few runners since the Spring and Skycab was saddled by his son Nick, who will soon be concentrating on his own
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Taylor's style suits Albion
New Albion manager Peter Taylor will steer the Seagulls with style, according to former team mate Martin Hinshelwood. Albion's director of youth played alongside Taylor at Crystal Palace. Hinshelwood helped assistant boss Bob Booker to two wins in his
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Bear Bits with Nick Nurse
What a great sensation and thrill it is to feel the excitement that has been generated leading up to our game versus the Sheffield Sharks at the Brighton Centre tonight. The marketing team have been working full time and they tell me ticket sales are
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Spain's still the place for pundit Armstrong
Hablo muy bien Espanol, dijo Senor Armstrong. It should not surprise Brighton fans that Gerry Armstrong is fluent in Spanish. After all, he spent two seasons with Real Mallorca before playing for the Albion in 1996, but not many fans will know he is still
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Simon Says with Simon Morgan
So Peter Taylor has been confirmed as the new gaffer - with a very impressive CV to earn instant respect. Promotion with Gillingham, a good FA Cup run and top of the Premiership with Leicester as well as taking charge of the England national side. However
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Vinner's Extra: Memories of Lancing
Albert Thorne had some good times at Lancing. "I played with Billy Thew at Lancing and later Whitehawk. We used to call him Grizzle. He should have been a pro, he was that good. I was best man at his wedding. But I cannot emphasise how good a side we
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Albert, Albion Juniors and war
When Britain declared war on Germany on September 3, 1939, Albert Thorne was fishing from the Palace Pier. The sirens sounded, Albert, then 16, and his pals were turfed off and the Royal Engineers blew a hole in the structure as a token anti-invasion
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Worker's bid to save post office
A post office could be saved from closure after a member of staff offered to take it over. The Kemp Town Post Office in St George's Road, Brighton, is due to close on November 7 when sub-postmistress Pat Bonner retires after six years. Hundreds of customers
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Sussex on track in glory season
Sussex clubs have celebrated one of their most successful track and field seasons, particularly in the senior age groups. Six county teams will be in higher divisions next season while another finished as champions but stay where they are. Crawley gained
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Season is far from over vows Maggs
John Maggs insists Horsham's season is not dead, despite the heartache of FA Cup elimination. Hornets were sunk by a stoppage time goal by Folkestone in their third qualifying round tussle. They are also out of the FA Vase and well adrift of the Second
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Residents could face tax rise
Cash-strapped Adur Council faces making big cuts in its services in a bid to slash spending by £200,000. Residents could face a 15p-a-week rise in their council tax bills if the savings cannot be found elsewhere. They will be asked which district council
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Cruelty jury set to retire
The jury in the case of a couple accused of cruelty to a child is expected to consider its verdict on Monday. Four-year-old John Smith died from a brain haemorrhage and had 54 bruises, including three adult bite marks on his body. His adoptive parents
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Have you got the message now?
Petitions carrying thousands of signatures have voiced your overwhelming objection to moving breast cancer care out of Brighton and Hove. The call to Keep breast care in Brighton was made in just 11 days and amassed more than 28,000 signatures which were
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Playing strain game
Billy Smith believes the stress factor has spread into non-league. Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier underwent an 11-hour heart operation to provoke a debate this week on how bad management is for the health. And Crawley boss Smith, 42 years in the game
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Rubbish service improves
Complaints about missed bin collections in Brighton and Hove have plummeted after the city council took back responsibility for running the service. Since the council took over the operation of the service on Monday, 143 people have phoned to say their
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Hot-shot Brown is going for gold golden era
Mike Brown admits it is about time he played on a winning team. Now he is hoping the new Brighton Bears can provide that overdue bonus after the boost of back-to-back home wins. Bears won just twice at the Brighton Centre last season but have already
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Award for blaze hero milkman
A milkman has been handed a heroism award for helping residents out of a burning care home. Father-of-two Chris Cook spotted flames in a bathroom at the Goldfinches Nursing Home, Eastbourne Road, while out on his morning deliveries. He wasted no time
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City's only interested in drinkers
Perhaps the Nigel Porter Unit would have more chance of survival if it became sponsored by Zel or one of the other club companies. These are the only investments Brighton and Hove is interested in now. The residents are a drain. We only want young drinkers
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Date
Good idea?
The new Brighton and Hove Mutual project seems like a good idea but I would be more inclined to support the scheme if its remit was to provide more affordable homes on derelict sites for the current population of the city, rather than wanting to create
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Parry's right
How right John Parry was (The Argus, October 5) regarding the City of Culture bid. To even contemplate such a bid without the magnificent West Pier being restored to its former glory is just nonsense. Isn't it high time the entire city got behind the
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Full-time: Albion 3, Oldham 0
A supercharged start by Albion was rewarded in just the seventh minute at Withdean, with Rogers' first goal since April 10. Oatway's cross found the captain unmarked eight yards out. His back-header was blocked by Prenderville and the Oldham defender
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Taken for a ride
The owner of Brighton Pier, the Noble Organisation, has physically and aesthetically destroyed the once grand Palace Pier (The Argus, October 15). Noble has changed its name, dismantled the beautiful theatre, erected hideous rides (a current planning
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Standard fare
As a battle-weary commuter who stands virtually every day into London, may I suggest Connex introduces a third ticket tariff: First class, second class and the new standing class. The cost could be 50 per cent of a second-class ticket, thus being commensurate
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Breeding hate
The Government is considering the possibility of making incitement to religious hatred a crime. While in no way claiming country sports to resemble religion, those of us who hunt or even just support the right to hunt or fish are, ourselves, regularly
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Youth In Action: Lewes march on
Lewes Tertiary College beat visitors Haywards Heath College 58-5 to reach the third round of the Daily Mail Under-18 Schools' Cup. Ed Gannon scored 28 points including a hat-trick of touchdowns, five conversions and one penalty. Dean Ghasami, two, Steven
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Take a look
On September 11, my two sons were flying to Washington for a three-week touring holiday. Half-way there, the terrible events took place. They were diverted to Gander, Newfoundland, Canada. There, the 300 passengers were put up in a boys' school and were
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Right-handed?
I have tried very hard to understand why the US and UK think the continuous bombing of the Taliban is going to be the answer. We drop food to the Afghanis with one hand and bomb them with the other. After two weeks, we don't seem any nearer to capturing
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Rally: Wheeler overcomes obstacles
West Sussex driver Clive Wheeler drove his way to one of amateur rallying's greatest prizes thanks to a superb display on the Kent-based Ashford Rally last weekend. Wheeler, from Albourne, and his Hurstpierpoint-based co-driver Ken Bartram, overcame mechanical
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Davies enjoys a busy week
Worthing coach Ian Davies is rugby mad. Just as well, given his current weekly schedule. Davies took over at Roundstone Lane when Tim Mackew stepped down in the summer and has helped guide the side to the top of London Three South East. He is also director
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Nothing on
I have lived in Blackpool for a couple of years and I can tell you it has nothing whatsoever on Brighton. I agree Blackpool has three piers, ample car parking at reasonable prices, police on the streets and a car-free town centre. But it does not have
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Motorsport: Sumpter shines to take third
Mark Sumpter and co-driver Shaun Balfe have secured third place in the GTO category of this year's Privilege Insurance British GT Championship The final round of the series was staged at Silverstone and to give the race an added edge, it was held in darkness
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Graham wants to join in the homecoming
Haywards Heath will be glad to get back on home ground when mid-table Sutton and Epsom visit next Saturday. Heath were in Norfolk today looking to stave off a third successive away defeat at Norwich. They made the trip on the back of setbacks at Staines
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Relegation was the shock we needed
Chichester skipper Ben Polhill admits relegation from the regional divisions was just the slap in the face his club needed. Now they are bouncing back with such spirit that they thumped local rivals Bognor 21-3 in the Intermediate Cup for what must rank
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Blackpool shows up Brighton and Hove
Having just returned from the party conference in Blackpool, how I most certainly agree with B Jenkins (Letters, October 13). When I first arrived, I was amazed at the amount of people around, all spending furiously and having a really good time. There
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Turf talk: Dunlop reaches century mark
With just three weeks of the turf flat season to go, John Dunlop reached his century of winners when Bestam, at 8-1, completed a Newmarket double in the final race yesterday. The Arundel trainer joins Mark Johnston and Richard Hannon the only others to
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For Pete's sake, give me a place in the muddy team boss
Gary Hart hopes to use his first goal for seven months as the springboard for a return to regular first team action under new boss Peter Taylor. Albion's striker turned right winger struck what proved to be the winner at Huddersfield last Saturday. It
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Bid to save arts centre
Worried residents have formed an action group to save their community arts centre. The All Saints Arts Centre in Friars Walk, Lewes, was threatened with closure after it ran into financial trouble. Now, people using the centre have now formed the All
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The Albion week that was
MONDAY: Acting manager Bob Booker pays tribute to the mental strength of the players after the 2-1 win at Huddersfield. "It was a difficult week for everybody," Booker says. "They had to be strong mentally and they were from the moment we travelled up
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Concern for missing woman
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing woman who is described as vulnerable. Julia Jedras was last seen on Friday morning outside the Co-Op store in Old London Road, Patcham. She was reported missing later that day. A police spokesman said
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Terrace Talk with Anna Swallow
It is the Peter Taylor, I think. Isn't it? It's just that we had a Peter Taylor before. He was quite good. Lasted two seasons and finished up fourth of what is now Division Two. Most people are hoping for slightly better from Peter the Second. Confidence
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Adams: Taylor's got what it takes
Former Albion manager Micky Adams has backed his successor Peter Taylor to keep the Seagulls in the promotion picture. The new Leicester No. 2 has hailed Taylor as a "good appointment" after he guided Gillingham to Division One two seasons ago. Taylor
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Player has surgery after pitch fracas
An amateur football player is facing a possible life ban from the game after an incident which left a rival player in hospital requiring surgery. Terry Gordon, a striker for non-league Lower Bevendean, has been expelled from the club and is being investigated
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Joy as people say no to a mayor
The party began last night as campaigners against a directly-elected mayor celebrated the result of yesterday's referendum. The better-financed Yes campaign, spearheaded by Lord Bassam and broadcaster Simon Fanshawe, was roundly defeated by voters. The
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Tigers issue call for Dave Bassett
Paul Hubbard has declared himself the Dave Bassett of Sussex soccer. Hubbard is back in management as caretaker boss of struggling Saltdean United. The former Whitehawk chief, now a director at Saltdean, does not particularly want the role but admits
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Donnelly looks for a bonus
Sammy Donnelly insists his Worthing side could still creep into the promotion shake-up. Rebels' squad has been depleted in recent weeks, with Ben Jones and Simon James the latest to leave this week and Marc Rice expected to follow. But Donnelly saw his
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Brackley's dealt blow ahead of cup clash
Lewes have been dealt an injury blow ahead of next week's FA Cup fourth qualifying round clash with Mangotsfield United. Winger Peter Brackley has a wrist operation on Monday and will need to rest for at least a fortnight. Brackley shattered bones in
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Horses need a stable home
The RSPCA is looking for homes for five pint-sized ponies whose owner couldn't keep them. The five dinky horses, each under 3ft tall, are being looked after by the charity on a Sussex farm. RSPCA chief inspector Carroll Lamport said: "The horses are fairly
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Date
Cancer victim's musical farewell
Flamboyant Barry Upton was so determined to go out in a blaze of glory that he planned his funeral down to the finest detail. The builder left instructions for it to be a happy celebration right down to a funeral procession complete with five-piece jazz
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Date
Smith's happy to sit it out
Gary Smith hopes he does not have to make a playing comeback at Worthing Thunder. The popular coach was suited up for last Saturday's important Trophy win at home to North London. Smith's services were not required as his side ended a two-game losing
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Date
Hot-shot Brown is going for gold golden era
Mike Brown admits it is about time he played on a winning team. Now he is hoping the new Brighton Bears can provide that overdue bonus after the boost of back-to-back home wins. Bears won just twice at the Brighton Centre last season but have already
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Date
Parry's right
How right John Parry was (The Argus, October 5) regarding the City of Culture bid. To even contemplate such a bid without the magnificent West Pier being restored to its former glory is just nonsense. Isn't it high time the entire city got behind the
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Date
Spotlight on Knowles FC
The Sporlight falls on Knowles Football Club. Ground? Palatine Park Club Nickname? Know One Like Us League? Sussex Sunday Division Five Record Attendance? 12 Key man? Centre back Roger Lynch Worst dressed player? Chad the goalie Dressing room joker? Manager
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Date
Standard fare
As a battle-weary commuter who stands virtually every day into London, may I suggest Connex introduces a third ticket tariff: First class, second class and the new standing class. The cost could be 50 per cent of a second-class ticket, thus being commensurate
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Date
Breeding hate
The Government is considering the possibility of making incitement to religious hatred a crime. While in no way claiming country sports to resemble religion, those of us who hunt or even just support the right to hunt or fish are, ourselves, regularly
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Date
Flag fallacy
What a vainglorious chord James Killick (Letters, October 17) struck in my heart. He spoke of his visit to Canada and of seeing the national symbol of the maple leaf hung everywhere on public buildings and of how his own heart went out to the Americans
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Date
Karts: Tomsett so close to glory
Hove teenager Sean Tomsett has narrowly missed out on winning the Summer Kart Championship at Lydd. Tomsett, 17, for just ten points behind championship rival David Baker going into the final round but he had to settle for second place. In heat one, Tomsett
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Date
Take a look
On September 11, my two sons were flying to Washington for a three-week touring holiday. Half-way there, the terrible events took place. They were diverted to Gander, Newfoundland, Canada. There, the 300 passengers were put up in a boys' school and were
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Date
Motorsport: Richards ends on a high
Horsham racer Clive Richards ended his season on a high note at Brands Hatch when he clinched third place overall in the Autosport Caterham Eurocup. Fresh from race victory at Dijon in France earlier this month, Richards qualified his self-prepared Superlight
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Date
Motorsport: Sumpter shines to take third
Mark Sumpter and co-driver Shaun Balfe have secured third place in the GTO category of this year's Privilege Insurance British GT Championship The final round of the series was staged at Silverstone and to give the race an added edge, it was held in darkness
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Date
Graham wants to join in the homecoming
Haywards Heath will be glad to get back on home ground when mid-table Sutton and Epsom visit next Saturday. Heath were in Norfolk today looking to stave off a third successive away defeat at Norwich. They made the trip on the back of setbacks at Staines
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Date
Result we'll live to regret
The decision by voters to reject the idea of a directly-elected mayor marked a sad day for Brighton and Hove. Members of Allies for Democracy, which ran the No campaign, were gleeful at the decisive result. What this rabble, including disenchanted and
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Date
No equal
I have just returned from a delightful holiday in Blackpool and can confirm all the points made by B Jenkins. I found a total absence of graffiti and a considerable reduction in the cost of dining. A good lunch may be enjoyed for £3, drinks are cheaper
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Date
Relegation was the shock we needed
Chichester skipper Ben Polhill admits relegation from the regional divisions was just the slap in the face his club needed. Now they are bouncing back with such spirit that they thumped local rivals Bognor 21-3 in the Intermediate Cup for what must rank
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Date
Blackpool shows up Brighton and Hove
Having just returned from the party conference in Blackpool, how I most certainly agree with B Jenkins (Letters, October 13). When I first arrived, I was amazed at the amount of people around, all spending furiously and having a really good time. There
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Date
Turf talk: Dunlop reaches century mark
With just three weeks of the turf flat season to go, John Dunlop reached his century of winners when Bestam, at 8-1, completed a Newmarket double in the final race yesterday. The Arundel trainer joins Mark Johnston and Richard Hannon the only others to
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Date
Gifford back in winner's enclosure
Josh Gifford sent out the first winner from his Findon stables for six months when Skycab won at Southwell last weekend. Gifford has had very few runners since the Spring and Skycab was saddled by his son Nick, who will soon be concentrating on his own
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Date
Bid to save arts centre
Worried residents have formed an action group to save their community arts centre. The All Saints Arts Centre in Friars Walk, Lewes, was threatened with closure after it ran into financial trouble. Now, people using the centre have now formed the All
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Date
Concern for missing woman
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing woman who is described as vulnerable. Julia Jedras was last seen on Friday morning outside the Co-Op store in Old London Road, Patcham. She was reported missing later that day. A police spokesman said
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Date
Adams: Taylor's got what it takes
Former Albion manager Micky Adams has backed his successor Peter Taylor to keep the Seagulls in the promotion picture. The new Leicester No. 2 has hailed Taylor as a "good appointment" after he guided Gillingham to Division One two seasons ago. Taylor
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Albert, Albion Juniors and war
When Britain declared war on Germany on September 3, 1939, Albert Thorne was fishing from the Palace Pier. The sirens sounded, Albert, then 16, and his pals were turfed off and the Royal Engineers blew a hole in the structure as a token anti-invasion
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Worker's bid to save post office
A post office could be saved from closure after a member of staff offered to take it over. The Kemp Town Post Office in St George's Road, Brighton, is due to close on November 7 when sub-postmistress Pat Bonner retires after six years. Hundreds of customers
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Player has surgery after pitch fracas
An amateur football player is facing a possible life ban from the game after an incident which left a rival player in hospital requiring surgery. Terry Gordon, a striker for non-league Lower Bevendean, has been expelled from the club and is being investigated
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Joy as people say no to a mayor
The party began last night as campaigners against a directly-elected mayor celebrated the result of yesterday's referendum. The better-financed Yes campaign, spearheaded by Lord Bassam and broadcaster Simon Fanshawe, was roundly defeated by voters. The
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Tigers issue call for Dave Bassett
Paul Hubbard has declared himself the Dave Bassett of Sussex soccer. Hubbard is back in management as caretaker boss of struggling Saltdean United. The former Whitehawk chief, now a director at Saltdean, does not particularly want the role but admits
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Season is far from over vows Maggs
John Maggs insists Horsham's season is not dead, despite the heartache of FA Cup elimination. Hornets were sunk by a stoppage time goal by Folkestone in their third qualifying round tussle. They are also out of the FA Vase and well adrift of the Second
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Cruelty jury set to retire
The jury in the case of a couple accused of cruelty to a child is expected to consider its verdict on Monday. Four-year-old John Smith died from a brain haemorrhage and had 54 bruises, including three adult bite marks on his body. His adoptive parents
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Donnelly looks for a bonus
Sammy Donnelly insists his Worthing side could still creep into the promotion shake-up. Rebels' squad has been depleted in recent weeks, with Ben Jones and Simon James the latest to leave this week and Marc Rice expected to follow. But Donnelly saw his
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Rubbish service improves
Complaints about missed bin collections in Brighton and Hove have plummeted after the city council took back responsibility for running the service. Since the council took over the operation of the service on Monday, 143 people have phoned to say their
