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Duck's setting his sights sky high
Randy Duck insists there is no such thing as a shock win for Brighton Bears these days. The inspirational skipper and point guard was coach Nick Nurse's on court director on Saturday night as Bears toppled northern conference leaders Sheffield Sharks
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Looking for a media career?
Up to 3,000 people are expected to attend the biggest ever media careers information day held on the South Coast. The high-profile event will give youngsters unprecedented access to those involved in newspapers, TV, film, video, radio and the web. Hundreds
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Can't they buy their own alarms?
So local homosexuals are to be given personal alarms. They are, no doubt, worried about attacks on them but they seem able to spend money in cafes, bars and clubs - surely they can buy their own alarms? Women buy alarms - why are they not provided with
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System must be overhauled
If anything comes of John Smith's tragic, unnecessary death, it must be a complete overhaul of the adoption system. It is all well and good social workers striking for their colleagues (I am sure they are underfunded and overworked) but this doesn't mean
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Dinosaurs: The answer
Ivor Challis (Letters Extra, October 24) asked why I was photographed holding models of dinosaurs Mamenchisaurus and Baronyx. Actually, it was a bit of fun. Hilary Armstrong and Lord Bassam had described opponents of a directly-elected mayor as "dinosaurs
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Oxley's back to basics
Following his sterling work with the Socialist Workers' Party and the Green Party in the mayoral campaign, it is almost reassuring to see that Tory Brian Oxley is returning to the issues that really matter. Page 29 of The Argus (October 25) revealed he
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There's the rub Anthony, it's not a bottle containing soft drink
Legal & General striker Anthony Deveson accidentally drank some of his side's muscle rub before their game with The Royal Sovereign last Saturday. Deveson, 31, arrived late for the match, and in his haste to get ready, he gulped down some liquid from
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Is that Ali G or Veron looking out of place?
Boyakasha! Meet the player who clearly looks out of place in Division Six of the Sussex Sunday League. That is because The Gingerman's defender Alex Stanbury, 20, is a dead ringer for Ali G and Manchester United's Argentine star Juan Sebastian Veron.
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Home Truths, with Jacqui Bealing
It's going to be a tearful weekend for me. My very good friends Guy and Linley are emigrating with their two small children to New Zealand on Sunday. And I'm missing them already. There will be no more popping round to each other's houses for tea and
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Police warning after abduction attempt
A schoolboy struggled free after a man grabbed him and tried to drag him into his car. Two boys, aged 11 and 12, were walking along the A22 from East Grinstead to Ashurst Wood when a man in an old style blue Fiat pulled up on the other side of the road
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Final score: Albion 1, Colchester 0
Manager Peter Taylor asked for another fast start from Albion after last Saturday's win against Oldham. Instead it was the visitors who had a great chance to take the lead in the second minute. Mayo slipped as he tried to deal with Stockwell's cross.
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It bites
What a strange beast Adur District Council is. After its own scrutiny meeting agreed the matter had been handled abominably by the council and, after through no fault of the traders, the rent reviews are now almost two years late. What did the council
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Mast blast
In answer to Trevor Hopper and Nigel Freedman (Letters Extra, October 24), we at Park Lodge are not arguing our point on health grounds alone, although some people may have such concerns. Our main point is that the proposed mast is far too big. It will
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A great feat
The patter of tiny feet they may be but the trouble is those tiny feet just get bigger and bigger. Before long, parents have got children with lumping-great size eights, nines or tens. Making a bronze of your child's little feet might be a nice memento
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No change
I am glad Simon and Michelle McWilliam got what they deserved. May John Smith now rest in peace. Social services chief Allan Bowman admitted errors - too right, there were a lot of errors and it's too late now. I remember Maria Colwell all those years
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Sweet success for Eastbourne
Eastbourne College coach Jenny Lawes helped her team lift the Sussex Schoolsgirls under-14s title on their debut in the event - with sweets. She handed out Skittles and Starburst to her teammates at Christ's Hospital, Horsham. Lawes said: "I wanted the
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Two-way duty
Still with drink, it seems Hove Town Hall is losing business as the cost of catering there is higher than at other venues. People who would otherwise hold their functions at the Church Road hall are going elsewhere because of rising charges. If the venue
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Better how?
It is about time social services were put right. I have four children who have had scabies, one a severe bout. They have been taken to a so-called place of safety from their mother while inquiries take place. Is a place of safety a place somewhere the
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Jimmy pockets league record
Fifteen-year-old Q-ball snooker player Jimmy Robertson made Eastbourne League history last week. Playing for Q-Ball B away to RNOC A in a division one tie, Robbertson stepoed up as first player on against RNOC's Ian Whitehorn and made a total clearance
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Merritt's concerns over yellow fever
Brighton coach Bert Merritt insists his side have cleaned up their act, despite a recent spate of sin-binnings. Three Brighton players were shown the yellow card in last week's frustrating 17-13 defeat at East Grinstead in London Three South East. That
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Pullin's title hopes crash
Julie Pullin's hopes of landing a third national title ended when she lost to Hannah Collin in the semi finals at Bolton Arena. Top seed Pullin, from Hove, lost 6-3 3-6 6-4 to Collin, who will attempt to uphold the pride of Britain's emerging young women
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Withdean set for more seats
Albion's success on the pitch is putting pressure on their bid to move to a new stadium at Falmer. If they were to be promoted at the end of this season, Albion would be given just three years to bring their temporary home at Withdean up to the standards
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Bear Bits with Nick Nurse
Well it is a weekend off for the Bears and I suppose it is a well-deserved one. We have been going at things at a frantic pace both on and off the floor due to our late start to the season and the problems in getting our players because of the tragic
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The Albion week that was
MONDAY: Peter Taylor passes on the credit to Bob Booker, Martin Hinshelwood and the players for his opening 3-0 home win over Oldham. "I watched them train for two days and did most of the talking before the game, but I think Bob and Martin deserve all
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Vessey's Albion career was short but sweet
Tony Vessey only played one match for Albion but it was a day he will never forget. Tucked in alongside Steve Foster, with Gary Stevens to his right, Mark Lawrenson and Brian Horton in front of him and Michael Robinson further forward, Vessey made his
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Simon Says with Simon Morgan
There are certain things in football you can always rely on. Manchester United, for instance, winning the Premiership, Leicester City losing, Rodney Marsh making a complete fool of himself on Sky TV by talking utter rubbish and the Brighton and Hove Albion
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Fringe can cut Wycombe down
Boss Peter Taylor will look to the fringe to trim Wycombe Wanderers down to size at Withdean on Tuesday. He plans to field the players he has not yet seen much of in the second round southern section tie in the LDV Vans Trophy. Caretaker Bob Booker played
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Vinners Extra: Brothers warmed to business life
The Roelich brothers teamed up on and off the pitch after Richard left non-league Ashford. They started up their heating and plumbing business and combined it with local football at Lewes, where George was player-manager. Richard said: "All the time the
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Woman hurt in raid dies
A 68-year-old woman who was knocked to the ground in a post office raid has died from a blood clot. A post-mortem examination yesterday revealed Margaret Hopkins, who was a customer in the sub-post office at Jengers Mead, Billingshurst, when an attempted
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Steyning proud to walk this day
Steyning Walking Club celebrate their golden anniversary with a five-mile road race next Saturday. In April 1951 a group of Steyning-based walkers broke away from the Sussex Walking and Athletic Club who were discussing a merger with the Brighton and
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Council home rent could soar
Council housing rents in some towns and villages could soar by as much as £20 a week during the next ten years, according to a senior councillor. The rent hike is expected to affect council-owned houses throughout Wealden. It prompted an angry warning
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Sticky end to career at Borough
Eastbourne Borough manager Garry Wilson has said a fond farewell to Steve 'Sticky' Willard this week and laid out the welcome mat for new signing Stuart Tuck. The 34-year-old defender has decided to hang up his boots at Priory Lane after joining the club
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Chapman hits on winning formula
Player-manager Ian Chapman has come up with a winning formula for his youthful Whitehawk side. He has dropped himself. Chapman also left ex-pro and assistant boss Glenn Burvill out of the side for the midweek league clash with Horsham YMCA. The two of
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Lovett aiming to give Reds a boost
Jay Lovett is relishing the opportunity of helping Crawley Town's promotion push. Lovett left Reds in the summer of 2000 for £70,000 and signed a three-year contract with Albion's second division promotion rivals Brentford. But the arrival of Swansea's
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Thunder playing it cool
Worthing Thunder will not be making a drama out of their wasted trip to North London Lords. Thunder turned up at Harrow Leisure Centre last Sunday for an NBL Trophy match and found the court unfit for action. The baskets were unsafe and there was water
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Duck's setting his sights sky high
Randy Duck insists there is no such thing as a shock win for Brighton Bears these days. The inspirational skipper and point guard was coach Nick Nurse's on court director on Saturday night as Bears toppled northern conference leaders Sheffield Sharks
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Council house rent could soar
Council house rents in some Sussex towns and villages could soar by as much as £20 a week over the next ten years, according to a senior councillor. The rent hike is expected to affect council-owned houses throughout Wealden. It prompted an angry warning
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Can't they buy their own alarms?
So local homosexuals are to be given personal alarms. They are, no doubt, worried about attacks on them but they seem able to spend money in cafes, bars and clubs - surely they can buy their own alarms? Women buy alarms - why are they not provided with
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Oxley's back to basics
Following his sterling work with the Socialist Workers' Party and the Green Party in the mayoral campaign, it is almost reassuring to see that Tory Brian Oxley is returning to the issues that really matter. Page 29 of The Argus (October 25) revealed he
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There's the rub Anthony, it's not a bottle containing soft drink
Legal & General striker Anthony Deveson accidentally drank some of his side's muscle rub before their game with The Royal Sovereign last Saturday. Deveson, 31, arrived late for the match, and in his haste to get ready, he gulped down some liquid from
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Police warning after abduction attempt
A schoolboy struggled free after a man grabbed him and tried to drag him into his car. Two boys, aged 11 and 12, were walking along the A22 from East Grinstead to Ashurst Wood when a man in an old style blue Fiat pulled up on the other side of the road
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Woman hurt in raid dies
A 68-year-old woman who was knocked to the ground in a post office raid has died from a blood clot. A post-mortem examination yesterday revealed Margaret Hopkins, who was a customer in the sub-post office at Jengers Mead, Billingshurst, when an attempted
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It bites
What a strange beast Adur District Council is. After its own scrutiny meeting agreed the matter had been handled abominably by the council and, after through no fault of the traders, the rent reviews are now almost two years late. What did the council
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A great feat
The patter of tiny feet they may be but the trouble is those tiny feet just get bigger and bigger. Before long, parents have got children with lumping-great size eights, nines or tens. Making a bronze of your child's little feet might be a nice memento
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Gatting's double
Joe Gatting completed a county double with a Sussex football call-up. Last week Youth In Action revealed Gatting, son of former Albion player Steve and nephew of England batsman Mike, would join the new Sussex Cricket Academy next month. Now he has been
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It's like the old times in cup
It could be just like old times when Intermediate Cup action returns to Horsham next week. The resurgent Coolhurst club tackle Old Blues in one of four national cup ties involving Sussex clubs. Horsham had won four out of four in Sussex One ahead of today's
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Track ace Denyer lands title
Andy Denyer defied doctors' orders to become king of the track. Uckfield rider Denyer clinched the BEMSEE club's 250 Grand Prix title with two wins in the penultimate round of the series at Silverstone last weekend. However, Denyer would not have lifted
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Staggering the right way
Nobody who visits Brighton city centre when the pubs and clubs empty on a Saturday night can be in much doubt about the effects of drink. Policing this untidy spectacle makes the city by the sea more like Dodge City - not to mention the small rivers of
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Jimmy pockets league record
Fifteen-year-old Q-ball snooker player Jimmy Robertson made Eastbourne League history last week. Playing for Q-Ball B away to RNOC A in a division one tie, Robbertson stepoed up as first player on against RNOC's Ian Whitehorn and made a total clearance
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Merritt's concerns over yellow fever
Brighton coach Bert Merritt insists his side have cleaned up their act, despite a recent spate of sin-binnings. Three Brighton players were shown the yellow card in last week's frustrating 17-13 defeat at East Grinstead in London Three South East. That
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Pullin's title hopes crash
Julie Pullin's hopes of landing a third national title ended when she lost to Hannah Collin in the semi finals at Bolton Arena. Top seed Pullin, from Hove, lost 6-3 3-6 6-4 to Collin, who will attempt to uphold the pride of Britain's emerging young women
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Albion striker has offer from States
Albion striker Ria Rotner has received an offer of a scholarship in football in America. The United States are the world champions of women's football. Rotner said: "I would love to play the sport professionally and that is what they do in the States.
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Denyer defies orders to take title
Andy Denyer defied doctors' orders to become king of the track. Uckfield rider Denyer clinched the BEMSEE club's 250 Grand Prix title with two wins in the penultimate round of the series at Silverstone last weekend. However, Denyer would not have lifted
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The Albion week that was
MONDAY: Peter Taylor passes on the credit to Bob Booker, Martin Hinshelwood and the players for his opening 3-0 home win over Oldham. "I watched them train for two days and did most of the talking before the game, but I think Bob and Martin deserve all
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Terrace Talk with Anna Swallow
What I really want to know is how many hate letters there were. And, even more, what was in them. I mean, how do you construct a hate letter? Do you just say 'Micky, you're a ratbag' or is it better to enclose something - a dead seagull perhaps, a lock
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Vessey's Albion career was short but sweet
Tony Vessey only played one match for Albion but it was a day he will never forget. Tucked in alongside Steve Foster, with Gary Stevens to his right, Mark Lawrenson and Brian Horton in front of him and Michael Robinson further forward, Vessey made his
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Vinners Extra: Brothers warmed to business life
The Roelich brothers teamed up on and off the pitch after Richard left non-league Ashford. They started up their heating and plumbing business and combined it with local football at Lewes, where George was player-manager. Richard said: "All the time the
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Woman hurt in raid dies
A 68-year-old woman who was knocked to the ground in a post office raid has died from a blood clot. A post-mortem examination yesterday revealed Margaret Hopkins, who was a customer in the sub-post office at Jengers Mead, Billingshurst, when an attempted
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Council home rent could soar
Council housing rents in some towns and villages could soar by as much as £20 a week during the next ten years, according to a senior councillor. The rent hike is expected to affect council-owned houses throughout Wealden. It prompted an angry warning
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Warning as rapist strikes
A serial sex attacker dubbed the Thursday Night Rapist may have struck for the 15th time. Fears are growing following the rape of a 31-year-old woman in Chichester who was knocked unconscious after being attacked from behind. The rape took place on Thursday
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Rebels have interest in directors with cash
Troubled Worthing are ready to welcome new directors, providing they can come up with some cash. Rebels' squad was further depleted this week when Stuart Tuck joined Eastbourne Borough and Marc Rice quit the game. Rice left Woodside Road with a blast
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Thunder playing it cool
Worthing Thunder will not be making a drama out of their wasted trip to North London Lords. Thunder turned up at Harrow Leisure Centre last Sunday for an NBL Trophy match and found the court unfit for action. The baskets were unsafe and there was water
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Refugees held after police chase
Eleven people arrested on Thursday night after a big police chase have been confirmed as illegal immigrants. The group was caught after a two-hour operation across muddy farm fields near Chichester involving 30 officers, the force helicopter and tracker
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Spotlight on....
Every week, we will profile a Sussex team. This week it's Point to Point. Ground? Waterhall, pitch 3. Also known as Waterhall swimming pool Nickname? The Points. League? Sunday Football Junior Division Eight. Record Attendance? 15 Key Man? The big man
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Coopers enjoy a net gain
The Branch thrashed Legal & General and the Cooper family from Whitehawk had more reason than most to celebrate. Dad Barry, 42, and sons Joe, 20, and Sam, 18, all scored as the Coopers bagged eight goals in The Branch's 12-3 win over their Brighton
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Wanted for robbery
Police are hunting this man who robbed and assaulted a couple. The robbery took place in Farm Close, Seaford, when the man approached the couple as they walked home. He threatened to hit the 59-year-old woman with a cosh and assaulted her 56-year-old
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Albion v Colchester: The teams
Albion were without Danny Cullip for Peter Taylor's third match in charge against Colchester. A knee injury sidelined the central defender, so Matthew Wickes came in alongside Simon Morgan for only his second League start of the season. Wickes was preferred
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Warning over email promising millions
Trading standards officers have warned people to steer clear of an email which promises to pay out millions. The email, which could have been sent out to thousands of addresses, is titled Business Proposal. Its sender, who is called Dr Jonny Etuwe from
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Problem with chip shops?
I am impressed by the huge response to the appalling editorial (Voice Of The Argus, October 20) following the result of the mayoral referendum. Despite all the obstacles put in their way and the lack of big-business support the Yes campaign had, the No
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Bus system on the right track
A new Stars Wars technology system for tracking buses will cover every route next year. Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company has joined forces with the city council to use a satellite-based system. The £1.3 million initiative means bus bosses at the
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Body beautiful
The consultation process being set up by Southern Water to look for a site for a new sewage works (October 22) seems to be missing a vital player. That is the Sussex Downs Conservation Board (SDCB) or the Countryside Agency on behalf of the new South
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Law must change for John's sake
The Argus and MPs today called on Home Secretary David Blunkett to review the law following the John Smith child cruelty case. Sussex Police and the Crown Prosecution Service charged Simon and Michelle McWilliam for murder but the case failed at the committal
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Radio stays
Liz Solkhon's article (October 22) supporting the campaign to retain surgical services for the treatment of breast cancer in Brighton is incorrect in stating the radiotherapy and chemotherapy services will also be moved to Haywards Heath. I wish to bring
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Hove's pace so crucial in victory
Rugby: Hove under-13s triumphed 34-0 at home to Worthing. Although the visitors controlled the scrums, Hove's pace and handling got them through with Luke Pearson, Matt Tanner, Matt Langhorn, Jordan Peters (2) and Alex Robertson, who kicked two conversions
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Woman narrowly escapes train horror
A dog-walker was seconds away from losing her life when she tumbled on to a railway track in front of an on-coming train. The driver of the packed Bedford to Brighton commuter service told how he watched in horror as the woman slipped and fell onto the
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Cloth-eared
So the colleagues of the two social workers in the case of John Smith are to ballot for strike action if they are censured and dismissed from their posts. I say dismiss all of the incompetents in the Brighton and Hove social services. That would mean
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Gatting's double
Joe Gatting completed a county double with a Sussex football call-up. Last week Youth In Action revealed Gatting, son of former Albion player Steve and nephew of England batsman Mike, would join the new Sussex Cricket Academy next month. Now he has been
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It's like the old times in cup
It could be just like old times when Intermediate Cup action returns to Horsham next week. The resurgent Coolhurst club tackle Old Blues in one of four national cup ties involving Sussex clubs. Horsham had won four out of four in Sussex One ahead of today's
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Track ace Denyer lands title
Andy Denyer defied doctors' orders to become king of the track. Uckfield rider Denyer clinched the BEMSEE club's 250 Grand Prix title with two wins in the penultimate round of the series at Silverstone last weekend. However, Denyer would not have lifted
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Staggering the right way
Nobody who visits Brighton city centre when the pubs and clubs empty on a Saturday night can be in much doubt about the effects of drink. Policing this untidy spectacle makes the city by the sea more like Dodge City - not to mention the small rivers of
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Why blame workers for system failure?
So Robin McCormack (Letters, October 25) is "disgusted" Unison is supporting the two social workers at the centre of the case of John Anthony Smith. Unison members are as shocked, horrified and angered by the tragic death of that little boy as everyone
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Albion striker has offer from States
Albion striker Ria Rotner has received an offer of a scholarship in football in America. The United States are the world champions of women's football. Rotner said: "I would love to play the sport professionally and that is what they do in the States.
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Denyer defies orders to take title
Andy Denyer defied doctors' orders to become king of the track. Uckfield rider Denyer clinched the BEMSEE club's 250 Grand Prix title with two wins in the penultimate round of the series at Silverstone last weekend. However, Denyer would not have lifted
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Rogers ready to go back to his roots to keep playing
Paul Rogers is prepared to return to his roots to continue playing the game he adores. Albion's veteran captain started life in non-League with Sutton United and he could go back to that level once his League career is over. "I think I would have to be
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Terrace Talk with Anna Swallow
What I really want to know is how many hate letters there were. And, even more, what was in them. I mean, how do you construct a hate letter? Do you just say 'Micky, you're a ratbag' or is it better to enclose something - a dead seagull perhaps, a lock
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Richard's bold move is paying dividends
Richard Roelich has no regrets over being the Albion ground staffer who, in the early 1950s, stood up to manager Billy Lane. Richard walked out of the Goldstone without ever knowing he might have made the grade. He later became a pro at Bournemouth but
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Sully says Sidley aim to bring in frontman
Sidley are on the hunt for another striker to bolster their frontline. Joint-manager Glenn Sully said: "We are trying to find another forward. This is not a slight on the lads we have playing up front but we want to create more competition." The defending
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Warning as rapist strikes
A serial sex attacker dubbed the Thursday Night Rapist may have struck for the 15th time. Fears are growing following the rape of a 31-year-old woman in Chichester who was knocked unconscious after being attacked from behind. The rape took place on Thursday
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Crumplin glad to be back with the Saints
John Crumplin has returned to St Leonards less than ten days after the club told him they could not afford to keep him. "It's good to be back. I had a weekend off and I'm told they missed me at the back," he said. After a week away from the Dr Martens
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Ford vows to steer Tigers to safety
Saltdean United's new manager Mick Ford has vowed to avoid relegation. The Tigers are currently bottom of Rich City Division One, without a win from their first 11 games in the league. But Ford, who was appointed this week, is adamant he can stop the
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Stranded Eubank won't fly home
Former world boxing champion Chris Eubank is stranded in the Middle East. The Hove celebrity travelled to the region on business before air strikes against Afghanistan began on October 7. He is now too afraid to fly back to the UK as the war against terrorism
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Rebels have interest in directors with cash
Troubled Worthing are ready to welcome new directors, providing they can come up with some cash. Rebels' squad was further depleted this week when Stuart Tuck joined Eastbourne Borough and Marc Rice quit the game. Rice left Woodside Road with a blast
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Village life proves to be a winner
Judges have chosen two villages in Sussex to enter a national competition. Newick, near Lewes, and Ashington, near Storrington, have been named the Sussex Villages of the Year. The two winners of the competition, run by the Sussex Rural Community Council
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Looking for a media career?
Up to 3,000 people are expected to attend the biggest ever media careers information day held on the South Coast. The high-profile event will give youngsters unprecedented access to those involved in newspapers, TV, film, video, radio and the web. Hundreds
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System must be overhauled
If anything comes of John Smith's tragic, unnecessary death, it must be a complete overhaul of the adoption system. It is all well and good social workers striking for their colleagues (I am sure they are underfunded and overworked) but this doesn't mean
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Dinosaurs: The answer
Ivor Challis (Letters Extra, October 24) asked why I was photographed holding models of dinosaurs Mamenchisaurus and Baronyx. Actually, it was a bit of fun. Hilary Armstrong and Lord Bassam had described opponents of a directly-elected mayor as "dinosaurs
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Refugees held after police chase
Eleven people arrested on Thursday night after a big police chase have been confirmed as illegal immigrants. The group was caught after a two-hour operation across muddy farm fields near Chichester involving 30 officers, the force helicopter and tracker
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Date
Spotlight on....
Every week, we will profile a Sussex team. This week it's Point to Point. Ground? Waterhall, pitch 3. Also known as Waterhall swimming pool Nickname? The Points. League? Sunday Football Junior Division Eight. Record Attendance? 15 Key Man? The big man
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Date
Is that Ali G or Veron looking out of place?
Boyakasha! Meet the player who clearly looks out of place in Division Six of the Sussex Sunday League. That is because The Gingerman's defender Alex Stanbury, 20, is a dead ringer for Ali G and Manchester United's Argentine star Juan Sebastian Veron.
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Home Truths, with Jacqui Bealing
It's going to be a tearful weekend for me. My very good friends Guy and Linley are emigrating with their two small children to New Zealand on Sunday. And I'm missing them already. There will be no more popping round to each other's houses for tea and
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Date
Coopers enjoy a net gain
The Branch thrashed Legal & General and the Cooper family from Whitehawk had more reason than most to celebrate. Dad Barry, 42, and sons Joe, 20, and Sam, 18, all scored as the Coopers bagged eight goals in The Branch's 12-3 win over their Brighton
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Wanted for robbery
Police are hunting this man who robbed and assaulted a couple. The robbery took place in Farm Close, Seaford, when the man approached the couple as they walked home. He threatened to hit the 59-year-old woman with a cosh and assaulted her 56-year-old
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Albion v Colchester: The teams
Albion were without Danny Cullip for Peter Taylor's third match in charge against Colchester. A knee injury sidelined the central defender, so Matthew Wickes came in alongside Simon Morgan for only his second League start of the season. Wickes was preferred
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Final score: Albion 1, Colchester 0
Manager Peter Taylor asked for another fast start from Albion after last Saturday's win against Oldham. Instead it was the visitors who had a great chance to take the lead in the second minute. Mayo slipped as he tried to deal with Stockwell's cross.
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Warning over email promising millions
Trading standards officers have warned people to steer clear of an email which promises to pay out millions. The email, which could have been sent out to thousands of addresses, is titled Business Proposal. Its sender, who is called Dr Jonny Etuwe from
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Date
Warning as rapist strikes
The so-called Thursday Night Rapist may have struck for the 15th time in West Sussex. Fears are growing following the rape of a 31-year-old woman in Chichester who was knocked unconscious after being attacked from behind. The rape took place on Thursday
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Problem with chip shops?
I am impressed by the huge response to the appalling editorial (Voice Of The Argus, October 20) following the result of the mayoral referendum. Despite all the obstacles put in their way and the lack of big-business support the Yes campaign had, the No
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Date
Bus system on the right track
A new Stars Wars technology system for tracking buses will cover every route next year. Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company has joined forces with the city council to use a satellite-based system. The £1.3 million initiative means bus bosses at the
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Date
Body beautiful
The consultation process being set up by Southern Water to look for a site for a new sewage works (October 22) seems to be missing a vital player. That is the Sussex Downs Conservation Board (SDCB) or the Countryside Agency on behalf of the new South
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Date
Law must change for John's sake
The Argus and MPs today called on Home Secretary David Blunkett to review the law following the John Smith child cruelty case. Sussex Police and the Crown Prosecution Service charged Simon and Michelle McWilliam for murder but the case failed at the committal
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Date
Mast blast
In answer to Trevor Hopper and Nigel Freedman (Letters Extra, October 24), we at Park Lodge are not arguing our point on health grounds alone, although some people may have such concerns. Our main point is that the proposed mast is far too big. It will
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Date
Radio stays
Liz Solkhon's article (October 22) supporting the campaign to retain surgical services for the treatment of breast cancer in Brighton is incorrect in stating the radiotherapy and chemotherapy services will also be moved to Haywards Heath. I wish to bring
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Date
Hove's pace so crucial in victory
Rugby: Hove under-13s triumphed 34-0 at home to Worthing. Although the visitors controlled the scrums, Hove's pace and handling got them through with Luke Pearson, Matt Tanner, Matt Langhorn, Jordan Peters (2) and Alex Robertson, who kicked two conversions
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No change
I am glad Simon and Michelle McWilliam got what they deserved. May John Smith now rest in peace. Social services chief Allan Bowman admitted errors - too right, there were a lot of errors and it's too late now. I remember Maria Colwell all those years
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Sweet success for Eastbourne
Eastbourne College coach Jenny Lawes helped her team lift the Sussex Schoolsgirls under-14s title on their debut in the event - with sweets. She handed out Skittles and Starburst to her teammates at Christ's Hospital, Horsham. Lawes said: "I wanted the
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Two-way duty
Still with drink, it seems Hove Town Hall is losing business as the cost of catering there is higher than at other venues. People who would otherwise hold their functions at the Church Road hall are going elsewhere because of rising charges. If the venue
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Woman narrowly escapes train horror
A dog-walker was seconds away from losing her life when she tumbled on to a railway track in front of an on-coming train. The driver of the packed Bedford to Brighton commuter service told how he watched in horror as the woman slipped and fell onto the
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Cloth-eared
So the colleagues of the two social workers in the case of John Smith are to ballot for strike action if they are censured and dismissed from their posts. I say dismiss all of the incompetents in the Brighton and Hove social services. That would mean
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Better how?
It is about time social services were put right. I have four children who have had scabies, one a severe bout. They have been taken to a so-called place of safety from their mother while inquiries take place. Is a place of safety a place somewhere the
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Why blame workers for system failure?
So Robin McCormack (Letters, October 25) is "disgusted" Unison is supporting the two social workers at the centre of the case of John Anthony Smith. Unison members are as shocked, horrified and angered by the tragic death of that little boy as everyone
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Withdean set for more seats
Albion's success on the pitch is putting pressure on their bid to move to a new stadium at Falmer. If they were to be promoted at the end of this season, Albion would be given just three years to bring their temporary home at Withdean up to the standards
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Bear Bits with Nick Nurse
Well it is a weekend off for the Bears and I suppose it is a well-deserved one. We have been going at things at a frantic pace both on and off the floor due to our late start to the season and the problems in getting our players because of the tragic
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Rogers ready to go back to his roots to keep playing
Paul Rogers is prepared to return to his roots to continue playing the game he adores. Albion's veteran captain started life in non-League with Sutton United and he could go back to that level once his League career is over. "I think I would have to be
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Simon Says with Simon Morgan
There are certain things in football you can always rely on. Manchester United, for instance, winning the Premiership, Leicester City losing, Rodney Marsh making a complete fool of himself on Sky TV by talking utter rubbish and the Brighton and Hove Albion
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Fringe can cut Wycombe down
Boss Peter Taylor will look to the fringe to trim Wycombe Wanderers down to size at Withdean on Tuesday. He plans to field the players he has not yet seen much of in the second round southern section tie in the LDV Vans Trophy. Caretaker Bob Booker played
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Richard's bold move is paying dividends
Richard Roelich has no regrets over being the Albion ground staffer who, in the early 1950s, stood up to manager Billy Lane. Richard walked out of the Goldstone without ever knowing he might have made the grade. He later became a pro at Bournemouth but
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Steyning proud to walk this day
Steyning Walking Club celebrate their golden anniversary with a five-mile road race next Saturday. In April 1951 a group of Steyning-based walkers broke away from the Sussex Walking and Athletic Club who were discussing a merger with the Brighton and
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Sully says Sidley aim to bring in frontman
Sidley are on the hunt for another striker to bolster their frontline. Joint-manager Glenn Sully said: "We are trying to find another forward. This is not a slight on the lads we have playing up front but we want to create more competition." The defending
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Crumplin glad to be back with the Saints
John Crumplin has returned to St Leonards less than ten days after the club told him they could not afford to keep him. "It's good to be back. I had a weekend off and I'm told they missed me at the back," he said. After a week away from the Dr Martens
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Ford vows to steer Tigers to safety
Saltdean United's new manager Mick Ford has vowed to avoid relegation. The Tigers are currently bottom of Rich City Division One, without a win from their first 11 games in the league. But Ford, who was appointed this week, is adamant he can stop the
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Sticky end to career at Borough
Eastbourne Borough manager Garry Wilson has said a fond farewell to Steve 'Sticky' Willard this week and laid out the welcome mat for new signing Stuart Tuck. The 34-year-old defender has decided to hang up his boots at Priory Lane after joining the club
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Chapman hits on winning formula
Player-manager Ian Chapman has come up with a winning formula for his youthful Whitehawk side. He has dropped himself. Chapman also left ex-pro and assistant boss Glenn Burvill out of the side for the midweek league clash with Horsham YMCA. The two of
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Stranded Eubank won't fly home
Former world boxing champion Chris Eubank is stranded in the Middle East. The Hove celebrity travelled to the region on business before air strikes against Afghanistan began on October 7. He is now too afraid to fly back to the UK as the war against terrorism
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Lovett aiming to give Reds a boost
Jay Lovett is relishing the opportunity of helping Crawley Town's promotion push. Lovett left Reds in the summer of 2000 for £70,000 and signed a three-year contract with Albion's second division promotion rivals Brentford. But the arrival of Swansea's
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Village life proves to be a winner
Judges have chosen two villages in Sussex to enter a national competition. Newick, near Lewes, and Ashington, near Storrington, have been named the Sussex Villages of the Year. The two winners of the competition, run by the Sussex Rural Community Council
