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Standing up for your right to choose
Momentous world events have a habit of dragging us away, kicking and screaming, from the relentless preoccupation with ourselves. Suddenly, liberty and freedom of choice become important concepts which need to be defended against narrow-mindedness and
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Artist's naked body of work
Artist Yukki Yaura showed off her skill by painting on a nude model at a live exhibition. The painter, who specialises in traditional Japanese calligraphy, spent three hours decorating student Caroline Warhurst's body as members of the public looked on
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Thanks for charity cash
May we extend to the shoppers at Tesco Foodstore, Station Road, Portslade, our sincere thanks for their generous support on Friday and Saturday, October 19 and 20. During those two days, we collected £538.29 to give practical help to local cancer sufferers
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Voice Of The Third Age, by Lis Solkhon
There are moments when I get the feeling the whole world has gone mad. Have you seen the nonsense written about a game of golf being an instrument of unfair advantage if you are rash enough to use the time on the golf course to figure out a business deal
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Tapping into hidden depths
Sarah Saunders (not her real name) was devastated when her brother died during an asthma attack nearly a year ago. Miss Saunders, from Brighton, had suffered from asthma herself for nearly 30 years and was desperate for help. She approached her doctor
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Dating service designed for disabled
Lonely hearts in the disabled community could be warmed thanks to a new internet dating service. Nicola Langlands set up the Chain of Hearts web site to help people with disabilities find friendship and love. Nicola, from Coast Road, Pevensey Bay, underwent
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Marathon likely to be the last
A band played Auld Lang Syne before runners set out on the 21st and probably the last Seven Sisters Marathon. A total of 1,300 set off across downland from Eastbourne and Jevington towards Alfriston and Litlington before returning over the Seven Sisters
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Family's night of arson terror
Arsonists set fire to rubbish outside the front door of a family's home as a mother and three children slept inside. The woman dialled 999 before dousing the burning bin bags with water. Fire crews arrived at the house in Chailey Road, Moulsecoomb, Brighton
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Credit point
I should imagine if legislation had been passed requiring gays to carry a card with "Queer" written across it in large letters ("Gay credit cards aimed at pink pound", The Argus Business, October 23) there would have been an almighty row. -Gay, queer
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Remember Tony Martin?
Tony Martin (a Christmas Day baby) - real name, Alvin Morris - was a big-time vocalist at Twentieth-Century Fox studios. He did many production numbers in films while gorgeous girls walked down staircases. He had his own band at high school called The
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Sickness and sin
I do not defend the karmic teachings of Glen Hoddle and Sri Chinmoy, castigated by William Fraser (Letters, October 17). Yet the idea that sickness and disability are the product of our sins is not confined to dubious gurus or even to the Hindu-Buddhist
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Catchphrases
For as long as I can remember, the catchphrases of comedians have fascinated me. One of the earliest I can recall is Max Bygraves - "I've arrived and, to prove it, I'm here" - on the radio show Educating Archie about 50 years ago. "I wanna tell you a
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Russell rescues a point for Rocks
Bognor found themselves a goal down in the opening 15 minutes for the third game in a row. But an improved second half performance enabled them to gain an away point from a 1-1 draw at Bromley in Division One. Bognor made changes from their last game
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Saints unbeaten on their travels
St Leonards maintained their unbeaten away record in the eastern division with a fine 3-1 win at Stamford. Saints weathered early pressure and took the lead after 25 minutes through Des Boateng's left-foot shot. Rob Bailey equalised from ten yards three
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Swing it
Chichester Diocesan Housing Association (CDHA) is launching the East Brighton Seniors Community Project on November 23 at 2.30pm, at The Bridge Community Education Centre. This project, managed by local people, is specifically aimed at supporting older
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County League: Saltdean off the bottom
New Saltdean boss Mick Ford enjoyed a superb debut win, then joked: "This is the right time to resign." Lowly Tigers fielded seven new players as they grabbed a shock 2-1 success at Pagham. It was their first win of the season, lifting them off the foot
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When work is a burden
Someone once wrote: "No one ever died of hard work, but people have died of laziness", or something to that effect. In fact, the latter is true and we know that being a couch potato can, in due course, cause obesity, heart disease and diabetes. However
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Bassam break
Leaving aside the arguments for and against a directly-elected mayor, I was delighted the heavily-weighted Yes campaign with all its propaganda and finance lost out to the wishes of the majority. The British people are slow to anger but, once they get
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Step in right direction
It is good news for Brighton and Hove that a dental practice is setting up in the city which will offer NHS treatment and treatment-on-demand for visitors. Since the changes to dental funding were introduced, which made going to the dentist as painful
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Rooks boss in a ref row
Lewes's delight at clinching an FA Cup fourth qualifying round replay was marred by a row over referee Russell Green. Boss Jimmy Quinn was furious with Green for booking four of his players and only carding one of the home team's in reply. The visitors
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'No' protesters way off the mark
While the outburst of protests about Voice Of The Argus on the referendum was predictable - planned? - I notice that not one of them seriously challenged the accuracy of the claims it contained. Although it was couched in terms I would hesitate to use
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Kuipers' Dutch courage
Michel Kuipers lasted a mere 45 minutes on his Albion debut, but the big Dutchman has come a long way in the two years and two months since then. In that first game he was humiliatingly hauled off at half-time by Micky Adams at Southend. Last season he
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Darts: Carly stars in win
Sussex are back in business after going to Wales and defeating Gwent in their County Championship clash. The visitors got their title challenge up and running with a 22-14 overall win, which included victories in three out of the four sections, giving
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I was 'too fat' to join Sclub7
Becky Jenner's pop dream turned into a nightmare when her voluptuous curves led to repeated rejections at auditions. The humiliation reached its peak when Becky was rejected by SClub7 for being too big - but she got her own back by getting into shape
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Dream tie if Lewes win replay
Lewes manager Jimmy Quinn has appealed to fans to roar his side to a historic victory in their FA Cup replay with Mangotsfield United tomorrow night. The winners were drawn to face Stoke City in the first round proper. The Rooks have never reached the
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Bearman walks tall for Steyning
Donald Bearman led Steyning to a clearcut team victory in the Cambridge Harriers Winter Racing Walking League at Bexley. Right from the start, Bearman swept aside the attentions of British international Mark Easton (Surrey) and clubmate Tim Watt as he
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Taylor: "We got away with win"
Peter Taylor has admitted Albion "got away" with another Withdean win, thanks to his goalkeeper and goalscorer. Saturday's 1-0 success against Colchester made it seven points out of nine for the Seagulls since Taylor succeeded Micky Adams as manager and
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Race police in attack probe
A man with a young child was attacked outside a busy Brighton shopping centre. Police were called to Churchill Square on Saturday afternoon after a fight broke out. They arrested two men. At least three other people were also involved. Officers from the
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Hoyte at brilliant best
A brilliant opening leg from Caroline Hoyte in the National Road Relay Championships at Sutton Park, Birmingham, underlined her return to form. Since coming back to racing after injury two months ago, Hoyte has made steady progress and is emulating her
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Micro poems and the joy of text
Mobile phone users can access poetry in motion, thanks to a writer who has tapped into the power of the internet. Frederik Lloyd has penned 70 micro poems which will be sent as text messages to mobile phones. Through a new service launched today the poems
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Rethink possible on cancer unit
The campaign to keep breast cancer services in Brighton has been given a major boost. Health bosses could rethink proposals to move breast cancer care services from Brighton to Haywards Heath. The move follows a campaign led by The Argus to keep the Nigel
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House prices set to fall, says survey
A new survey claims house prices in parts of Sussex are beginning to fall following the terrorist attacks in America. The figures released today show house prices have stalled in West Sussex and fallen by 0.1 per cent in East Sussex. Hometrack, an online
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Councillor's name change
Newly-married Brighton and Hove city councillor Jenny Langston has changed her name. She has announced she will now be known as Mrs Jenny Barnard-Langston after her marriage to fellow councillor Mark Barnard on October 20. Jenny said: "I am pleased to
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Dentists will treat the unregistered
Thousands of people are expected to benefit from a new NHS dental service. The St James's Street Dental Centre in Brighton will treat residents not registered with an NHS dentist and visitors needing urgent treatment. The three-year pilot scheme is one
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Standing up for your right to choose
Momentous world events have a habit of dragging us away, kicking and screaming, from the relentless preoccupation with ourselves. Suddenly, liberty and freedom of choice become important concepts which need to be defended against narrow-mindedness and
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Village police raise their profile
Police are stepping up foot patrols in Steyning after villagers complained they were being plagued by yobs. Rowdy teenagers launched graffiti attacks on private property over the summer. Steyning police sector commander Martin Walker said: "Steyning is
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Artist's naked body of work
Artist Yukki Yaura showed off her skill by painting on a nude model at a live exhibition. The painter, who specialises in traditional Japanese calligraphy, spent three hours decorating student Caroline Warhurst's body as members of the public looked on
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I'm for recycling
After reading both sides of the argument on burning or recycling (The Argus, October 22), I have come down on the side of recycling. Although this does seem to cost a lot of money, it is far better for the environment. For far too long, we have been burning
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Tapping into hidden depths
Sarah Saunders (not her real name) was devastated when her brother died during an asthma attack nearly a year ago. Miss Saunders, from Brighton, had suffered from asthma herself for nearly 30 years and was desperate for help. She approached her doctor
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Gunman escapes with cash
The hunt continued today for a gunman who robbed a town centre convenience store in Bognor. The man threatened staff at Eddie's Corner Shop in London Road with a small black gun. Police said the robber ran off after being handed several hundred pounds
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Gas alert at factory
A West Sussex horticultural factory was evacuated during a gas leak. A forklift truck accidentally ruptured a tank containing 2,000 litres of liquid gas at Van Heyningen Bros in Littlehampton. Firefighters sealed off the site in Toddington Lane while
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Pregnant woman attacked
A woman who was attacked by three men faces an agonising wait to find out whether her unborn baby has been harmed. The 23-year-old woman, who is 12 weeks pregnant, had her hair pulled and was pushed over a garden wall in Longstone Road, Eastbourne. She
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Marathon likely to be the last
A band played Auld Lang Syne before runners set out on the 21st and probably the last Seven Sisters Marathon. A total of 1,300 set off across downland from Eastbourne and Jevington towards Alfriston and Litlington before returning over the Seven Sisters
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Yob attacks stop the buses
Stone-throwing vandals have forced an Eastbourne bus service off the road amid fears for passengers' safety. Evening services in the Langney area have been withdrawn for a week. Passengers on a bus in Langney Rise were showered in glass after youths threw
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Jury told of toddler's drowning
Better safety measures at a mother-and-toddler group might have stopped a youngster wandering off and drowning, an inquest heard today. Alexander Clark was found face-down in a boating lake after disappearing from Whizzkids activity group at Littlehampton
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Credit point
I should imagine if legislation had been passed requiring gays to carry a card with "Queer" written across it in large letters ("Gay credit cards aimed at pink pound", The Argus Business, October 23) there would have been an almighty row. -Gay, queer
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Sickness and sin
I do not defend the karmic teachings of Glen Hoddle and Sri Chinmoy, castigated by William Fraser (Letters, October 17). Yet the idea that sickness and disability are the product of our sins is not confined to dubious gurus or even to the Hindu-Buddhist
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Super Simmons strikes
Midfielder Michael Simmonds struck two minutes into his debut as Horsham YMCA beat Eastbourne United 4-0 at Gorings Mead. Simmonds, promoted from the reserves, finished after Paul Boxall had headed on a fine Duffield cross. Boxall later forced home Ellis
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Russell rescues a point for Rocks
Bognor found themselves a goal down in the opening 15 minutes for the third game in a row. But an improved second half performance enabled them to gain an away point from a 1-1 draw at Bromley in Division One. Bognor made changes from their last game
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Joy of text
The amazing success story of mobile phones has led to more and more gimmicks aimed at encouraging phone users to chop and change to get the most up-to-date mobiles. The latest idea is poems online, penned by Frederick Lloyd of Brighton, who has written
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County League: Saltdean off the bottom
New Saltdean boss Mick Ford enjoyed a superb debut win, then joked: "This is the right time to resign." Lowly Tigers fielded seven new players as they grabbed a shock 2-1 success at Pagham. It was their first win of the season, lifting them off the foot
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When work is a burden
Someone once wrote: "No one ever died of hard work, but people have died of laziness", or something to that effect. In fact, the latter is true and we know that being a couch potato can, in due course, cause obesity, heart disease and diabetes. However
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Wise words
Nora Potter was an institution in the Sussex business world for almost 40 years. She was around when Brighton and Hove had a thriving manufacturing sector. But the world has changed and new industries in the city and Sussex as a whole, tend to be e-commerce
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Bassam break
Leaving aside the arguments for and against a directly-elected mayor, I was delighted the heavily-weighted Yes campaign with all its propaganda and finance lost out to the wishes of the majority. The British people are slow to anger but, once they get
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Reds sign a Judge as they go top
Two goals in the last 14 minutes earned Crawley a 2-0 win over Ilkeston and top spot in the premier division. But boss Billy Smith believes there is better to come from his side which he plans to strengthen this week by signing Croydon defender Ben Judge
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Stock cars: Longhurst is champ
Dave Longhurst is the short circuit open hot rod champion after his victory at the Angmering Oval Raceway. The Worthing ace roared to the title in the £1,000 final against a high-class field. Longhurst went into an early lead and held on to win from Southwick
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Step in right direction
It is good news for Brighton and Hove that a dental practice is setting up in the city which will offer NHS treatment and treatment-on-demand for visitors. Since the changes to dental funding were introduced, which made going to the dentist as painful
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'No' protesters way off the mark
While the outburst of protests about Voice Of The Argus on the referendum was predictable - planned? - I notice that not one of them seriously challenged the accuracy of the claims it contained. Although it was couched in terms I would hesitate to use
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Darts: Carly stars in win
Sussex are back in business after going to Wales and defeating Gwent in their County Championship clash. The visitors got their title challenge up and running with a 22-14 overall win, which included victories in three out of the four sections, giving
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I was 'too fat' to join Sclub7
Becky Jenner's pop dream turned into a nightmare when her voluptuous curves led to repeated rejections at auditions. The humiliation reached its peak when Becky was rejected by SClub7 for being too big - but she got her own back by getting into shape
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Dream tie if Lewes win replay
Lewes manager Jimmy Quinn has appealed to fans to roar his side to a historic victory in their FA Cup replay with Mangotsfield United tomorrow night. The winners were drawn to face Stoke City in the first round proper. The Rooks have never reached the
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Bearman walks tall for Steyning
Donald Bearman led Steyning to a clearcut team victory in the Cambridge Harriers Winter Racing Walking League at Bexley. Right from the start, Bearman swept aside the attentions of British international Mark Easton (Surrey) and clubmate Tim Watt as he
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Race police in attack probe
A man with a young child was attacked outside a busy Brighton shopping centre. Police were called to Churchill Square on Saturday afternoon after a fight broke out. They arrested two men. At least three other people were also involved. Officers from the
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Micro poems and the joy of text
Mobile phone users can access poetry in motion, thanks to a writer who has tapped into the power of the internet. Frederik Lloyd has penned 70 micro poems which will be sent as text messages to mobile phones. Through a new service launched today the poems
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Rethink possible on cancer unit
The campaign to keep breast cancer services in Brighton has been given a major boost. Health bosses could rethink proposals to move breast cancer care services from Brighton to Haywards Heath. The move follows a campaign led by The Argus to keep the Nigel
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Weapons seized in fracas
Police seized bats, belts and golf clubs after a street brawl in the centre of Brighton. One man was arrested after officers were called to West Street after reports of two gangs of six men fighting at 11.10pm. Officers spent 20 minutes at the scene,
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Jury told of toddler's drowning
Better safety measures at a mother-and-toddler group might have stopped a youngster wandering off and drowning, an inquest heard today. Alexander Clark was found face-down in a boating lake after disappearing from Whizzkids activity group at Littlehampton
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Animal protest shuts garage
Animal rights protesters staged a demonstration at a busy petrol station at the weekend. A group of about ten people arrived at the Shell Garage in London Road, Brighton, just after 10am on Saturday. Two chained themselves to petrol pumps while others
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Councillor's name change
Newly-married Brighton and Hove city councillor Jenny Langston has changed her name. She has announced she will now be known as Mrs Jenny Barnard-Langston after her marriage to fellow councillor Mark Barnard on October 20. Jenny said: "I am pleased to
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Dentists will treat the unregistered
Thousands of people are expected to benefit from a new NHS dental service. The St James's Street Dental Centre in Brighton will treat residents not registered with an NHS dentist and visitors needing urgent treatment. The three-year pilot scheme is one
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Learning to read between the lines
Reading a story is an opportunity for parent and child to snuggle up together and share an imaginary world. Ask any parent currently taking their child through the trials and tribulations of Rosie in Rosie's Walk, perhaps, or Harry Potter in The Philosopher's
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I'm for recycling
After reading both sides of the argument on burning or recycling (The Argus, October 22), I have come down on the side of recycling. Although this does seem to cost a lot of money, it is far better for the environment. For far too long, we have been burning
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Workplace ethics
I fully support Unison member Robin McCormack's call for those involved in trade unionism to meet consistent ethical standards (Letters, October 25). As a former TGWU employee, I can cite the case of an unfortunate young receptionist being instantly dismissed
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Funeral for Tory stalwart
Former Tory Lord Chancellor Lord Hailsham was being buried today in a private family service in Sussex. The 94-year-old Tory peer died at his London home earlier this month, following a long illness. He was due to be buried this afternoon at a service
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Family Life, by Bini McCall
Daughter was doing science tests all last week, leading up to half-term. This has meant I have had to 'test' her each evening. This, of course, is my absolutely favourite pastime. I just love to follow a long, hard day at work with a solo walk with the
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Bonfire fans blaze a trail
Costumed torch bearers, illuminated floats, marching bands and vintage vehicles took part in Littlehampton's bonfire celebrations. Littlehampton Bonfire Society's big night on Saturday was headed by a convoy of steam engines which came from across Sussex
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Super Simmons strikes
Midfielder Michael Simmonds struck two minutes into his debut as Horsham YMCA beat Eastbourne United 4-0 at Gorings Mead. Simmonds, promoted from the reserves, finished after Paul Boxall had headed on a fine Duffield cross. Boxall later forced home Ellis
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Reviewer missed the mark
As a result of Carrie Buckle's somewhat ecstatic review of the restaurant The King And I (The Argus, July 11), my wife and I went there recently for a special celebration. In my many years in Brighton, I have eaten with pleasure at our several Thai restaurants
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Joy of text
The amazing success story of mobile phones has led to more and more gimmicks aimed at encouraging phone users to chop and change to get the most up-to-date mobiles. The latest idea is poems online, penned by Frederick Lloyd of Brighton, who has written
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Date
Wise words
Nora Potter was an institution in the Sussex business world for almost 40 years. She was around when Brighton and Hove had a thriving manufacturing sector. But the world has changed and new industries in the city and Sussex as a whole, tend to be e-commerce
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Reds sign a Judge as they go top
Two goals in the last 14 minutes earned Crawley a 2-0 win over Ilkeston and top spot in the premier division. But boss Billy Smith believes there is better to come from his side which he plans to strengthen this week by signing Croydon defender Ben Judge
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Stock cars: Longhurst is champ
Dave Longhurst is the short circuit open hot rod champion after his victory at the Angmering Oval Raceway. The Worthing ace roared to the title in the £1,000 final against a high-class field. Longhurst went into an early lead and held on to win from Southwick
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Get on with governing
As an end-to-end reader of The Argus for many years, I prayed that the boring and often childish backbiting letters on the mayoral referendum would end after the vote. But no, still they carry on with their endless carping. Now the die is cast, why don't
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Pool: Kids give county a capital boost
The youngsters took the honours as Sussex battled it out with London in the county championship. The youth team pulled off a terrific 23-21 win despite going into the match at Kentish Town two players short and having to concede eight games. Dean Torode
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Fury at social workers' protest
Social workers have been branded "totally insensitive" for staging a protest in the aftermath of the John Smith tragedy. Ann Turner, the teacher of Maria Colwell, battered to death by her stepfather in Brighton's Whitehawk estate almost 30 years ago,
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Two freed after armed stake-out
Armed police laid siege to a flat after receiving a report that a burglary was taking place. Several dozen residents watched from behind a cordon as an armed response unit surrounded the property at around 1pm on Saturday in Church Road, Worthing. Officers
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Street hunt for attackers
Detectives hunting the brutal attackers of Brighton caretaker Philip Gray today took to the streets to talk to the public. Four weeks after the attack Mr Gray, 54, has now been moved from intensive care on to a ward at the Royal Sussex County Hospital
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Hunt for the 4am rapist
Detectives are hunting a man who snatched a woman off the street in the early hours and raped her. She was attacked as she walked alone along Battle Road, Hastings, between 3am and 4.45am yesterday. A man approached her as she reached the Tivoli Tavern
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PC in river rescue drama
A police officer threw himself into a fast-flowing river to rescue a drowning woman. PC Dave Gingell leapt into the River Arun in Littlehampton, as the woman lost consciousness and was swept towards the sea. He pulled her to the bank, where passers-by
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Scrutiny chaos threat in rent row
Decision-making at a council could be thrown into chaos following a row over moves to force shopkeepers to accept huge rent increases. Labour councillors on Adur District Council were meeting today to decide whether to question every decision made by
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Weapons seized in fracas
Police seized bats, belts and golf clubs after a street brawl in the centre of Brighton. One man was arrested after officers were called to West Street after reports of two gangs of six men fighting at 11.10pm. Officers spent 20 minutes at the scene,
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Misery of hospital bed jams
More elderly patients are stuck in Sussex hospitals waiting for nursing home places than almost anywhere else in England. Department of Health figures show about 200 patients over 75 are waiting in the West Sussex Health Authority area. This is the third
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Merger could boost nurses' pay
Nurses could get cash bonuses if a planned health authority merger goes ahead. East Sussex, Brighton and Hove Health Authority and West Sussex Health Authority are expected to join with two Surrey health authorities next April. Local health organisations
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Jury told of toddler's drowning
Better safety measures at a mother-and-toddler group might have stopped a youngster wandering off and drowning, an inquest heard today. Alexander Clark was found face-down in a boating lake after disappearing from Whizzkids activity group at Littlehampton
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US bomb kills Sussex man
A friend of a sacked Sussex airport worker killed by American bombs in Afghanistan has denied he was a member of Taliban forces. Yasir Khan, from Crawley, died during air raids on the Afghan capital Kabul, an Islamic group reported last night. Two days
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Animal protest shuts garage
Animal rights protesters staged a demonstration at a busy petrol station at the weekend. A group of about ten people arrived at the Shell Garage in London Road, Brighton, just after 10am on Saturday. Two chained themselves to petrol pumps while others
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Action urged on hare coursing
A Sussex farmer has backed calls for a crackdown on illegal hare coursing which he claims is rife on the South Downs. Chris Passmore, who farms 800 acres of downland near Brighton, said his own and neighbouring farms had been plagued by gangs of illegal
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Learning to read between the lines
Reading a story is an opportunity for parent and child to snuggle up together and share an imaginary world. Ask any parent currently taking their child through the trials and tribulations of Rosie in Rosie's Walk, perhaps, or Harry Potter in The Philosopher's
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Date
Thanks for charity cash
May we extend to the shoppers at Tesco Foodstore, Station Road, Portslade, our sincere thanks for their generous support on Friday and Saturday, October 19 and 20. During those two days, we collected £538.29 to give practical help to local cancer sufferers
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Workplace ethics
I fully support Unison member Robin McCormack's call for those involved in trade unionism to meet consistent ethical standards (Letters, October 25). As a former TGWU employee, I can cite the case of an unfortunate young receptionist being instantly dismissed
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Funeral for Tory stalwart
Former Tory Lord Chancellor Lord Hailsham was being buried today in a private family service in Sussex. The 94-year-old Tory peer died at his London home earlier this month, following a long illness. He was due to be buried this afternoon at a service
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Hall granted licence to entertain
A church hall has been given an entertainment licence despite residents' fears regarding noise. The Ascension Church Hall in Vale Road, Haywards Heath, has been given a licence allowing it to hold parties, discos and other events until 10pm most nights
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Family Life, by Bini McCall
Daughter was doing science tests all last week, leading up to half-term. This has meant I have had to 'test' her each evening. This, of course, is my absolutely favourite pastime. I just love to follow a long, hard day at work with a solo walk with the
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Voice Of The Third Age, by Lis Solkhon
There are moments when I get the feeling the whole world has gone mad. Have you seen the nonsense written about a game of golf being an instrument of unfair advantage if you are rash enough to use the time on the golf course to figure out a business deal
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Town parking shake-up planned
A scheme to deter all-day commuter parking in Crawley's roads has been published. West Sussex County Council says its proposals will improve safety by eliminating illegal parking. The scheme includes slashing the cost of residents' permits by £10 to £30
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Dating service designed for disabled
Lonely hearts in the disabled community could be warmed thanks to a new internet dating service. Nicola Langlands set up the Chain of Hearts web site to help people with disabilities find friendship and love. Nicola, from Coast Road, Pevensey Bay, underwent
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Man found injured
A man discharged himself from hospital yesterday after being attacked at Worthing's Teville Gate centre. He was found by a passer-by on Saturday night lying with facial injuries in the boarded-up precinct but he left Worthing Hospital before police could
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PC in river rescue drama
A West Sussex police officer threw himself into a fast-flowing river to rescue a drowning woman. PC Dave Gingell leapt into the River Arun in Littlehampton, as the woman lost consciousness and was swept towards the sea. He pulled her to the bank, where
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Hunt for the 4am rapist
Detectives are hunting a man who snatched a woman off an East Sussex street and raped her. She was attacked as she walked alone along Battle Road, Hastings, between 3am and 4.45am yesterday. A man approached her as she reached the Tivoli Tavern pub and
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Bonfire fans blaze a trail
Costumed torch bearers, illuminated floats, marching bands and vintage vehicles took part in Littlehampton's bonfire celebrations. Littlehampton Bonfire Society's big night on Saturday was headed by a convoy of steam engines which came from across Sussex
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Family's night of arson terror
Arsonists set fire to rubbish outside the front door of a family's home as a mother and three children slept inside. The woman dialled 999 before dousing the burning bin bags with water. Fire crews arrived at the house in Chailey Road, Moulsecoomb, Brighton
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Remember Tony Martin?
Tony Martin (a Christmas Day baby) - real name, Alvin Morris - was a big-time vocalist at Twentieth-Century Fox studios. He did many production numbers in films while gorgeous girls walked down staircases. He had his own band at high school called The
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Catchphrases
For as long as I can remember, the catchphrases of comedians have fascinated me. One of the earliest I can recall is Max Bygraves - "I've arrived and, to prove it, I'm here" - on the radio show Educating Archie about 50 years ago. "I wanna tell you a
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Reviewer missed the mark
As a result of Carrie Buckle's somewhat ecstatic review of the restaurant The King And I (The Argus, July 11), my wife and I went there recently for a special celebration. In my many years in Brighton, I have eaten with pleasure at our several Thai restaurants
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Saints unbeaten on their travels
St Leonards maintained their unbeaten away record in the eastern division with a fine 3-1 win at Stamford. Saints weathered early pressure and took the lead after 25 minutes through Des Boateng's left-foot shot. Rob Bailey equalised from ten yards three
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Swing it
Chichester Diocesan Housing Association (CDHA) is launching the East Brighton Seniors Community Project on November 23 at 2.30pm, at The Bridge Community Education Centre. This project, managed by local people, is specifically aimed at supporting older
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Get on with governing
As an end-to-end reader of The Argus for many years, I prayed that the boring and often childish backbiting letters on the mayoral referendum would end after the vote. But no, still they carry on with their endless carping. Now the die is cast, why don't
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Rooks boss in a ref row
Lewes's delight at clinching an FA Cup fourth qualifying round replay was marred by a row over referee Russell Green. Boss Jimmy Quinn was furious with Green for booking four of his players and only carding one of the home team's in reply. The visitors
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Pool: Kids give county a capital boost
The youngsters took the honours as Sussex battled it out with London in the county championship. The youth team pulled off a terrific 23-21 win despite going into the match at Kentish Town two players short and having to concede eight games. Dean Torode
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Bird expert defends cull plan
A bird expert at the centre of a row about culling gulls today denied it would be illegal to smother their eggs in oil. Guy Merchant hit back at an RSPB warning to Church Garden Residents' Association in Rustington that they would be liable to prosecution
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Kuipers' Dutch courage
Michel Kuipers lasted a mere 45 minutes on his Albion debut, but the big Dutchman has come a long way in the two years and two months since then. In that first game he was humiliatingly hauled off at half-time by Micky Adams at Southend. Last season he
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Taylor: "We got away with win"
Peter Taylor has admitted Albion "got away" with another Withdean win, thanks to his goalkeeper and goalscorer. Saturday's 1-0 success against Colchester made it seven points out of nine for the Seagulls since Taylor succeeded Micky Adams as manager and
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Hoyte at brilliant best
A brilliant opening leg from Caroline Hoyte in the National Road Relay Championships at Sutton Park, Birmingham, underlined her return to form. Since coming back to racing after injury two months ago, Hoyte has made steady progress and is emulating her
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Fury at social workers' protest
Social workers have been branded "totally insensitive" for staging a protest in the aftermath of the John Smith tragedy. Ann Turner, the teacher of Maria Colwell, battered to death by her stepfather in Brighton's Whitehawk estate almost 30 years ago,
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Two freed after armed stake-out
Armed police laid siege to a flat after receiving a report that a burglary was taking place. Several dozen residents watched from behind a cordon as an armed response unit surrounded the property at around 1pm on Saturday in Church Road, Worthing. Officers
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Street hunt for attackers
Detectives hunting the brutal attackers of Brighton caretaker Philip Gray today took to the streets to talk to the public. Four weeks after the attack Mr Gray, 54, has now been moved from intensive care on to a ward at the Royal Sussex County Hospital
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Hunt for the 4am rapist
Detectives are hunting a man who snatched a woman off the street in the early hours and raped her. She was attacked as she walked alone along Battle Road, Hastings, between 3am and 4.45am yesterday. A man approached her as she reached the Tivoli Tavern
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PC in river rescue drama
A police officer threw himself into a fast-flowing river to rescue a drowning woman. PC Dave Gingell leapt into the River Arun in Littlehampton, as the woman lost consciousness and was swept towards the sea. He pulled her to the bank, where passers-by
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House prices set to fall, says survey
A new survey claims house prices in parts of Sussex are beginning to fall following the terrorist attacks in America. The figures released today show house prices have stalled in West Sussex and fallen by 0.1 per cent in East Sussex. Hometrack, an online
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Scrutiny chaos threat in rent row
Decision-making at a council could be thrown into chaos following a row over moves to force shopkeepers to accept huge rent increases. Labour councillors on Adur District Council were meeting today to decide whether to question every decision made by
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Misery of hospital bed jams
More elderly patients are stuck in Sussex hospitals waiting for nursing home places than almost anywhere else in England. Department of Health figures show about 200 patients over 75 are waiting in the West Sussex Health Authority area. This is the third
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Merger could boost nurses' pay
Nurses could get cash bonuses if a planned health authority merger goes ahead. East Sussex, Brighton and Hove Health Authority and West Sussex Health Authority are expected to join with two Surrey health authorities next April. Local health organisations
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US bomb kills Sussex man
A friend of a sacked Sussex airport worker killed by American bombs in Afghanistan has denied he was a member of Taliban forces. Yasir Khan, from Crawley, died during air raids on the Afghan capital Kabul, an Islamic group reported last night. Two days
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Action urged on hare coursing
A Sussex farmer has backed calls for a crackdown on illegal hare coursing which he claims is rife on the South Downs. Chris Passmore, who farms 800 acres of downland near Brighton, said his own and neighbouring farms had been plagued by gangs of illegal
