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Actors top the Bill at fan tribute
Television actors Billy Murray and Chris Ellison from ITV's The Bill will be the celebrity guests at a charity football match. The Robert Eaton Memorial Match takes place at Southwick Football Club on November 9, between Brighton and Hove Albion supporters
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Dr Brighton and Hove Albion builds health business
Brighton and Hove Albion doctor Tim Stevenson has opened an occupational health care centre in Shoreham. Dr Stevenson, previously a GP in Shoreham, joined the club seven years ago. He has been a regular at home matches, attending to injured players and
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parker's progress: Is new train company really Go Ahead?
Connex South Central, with its yellow waist-coated staff, has gone. And the 64,000 dollar question is: "Will the Go Ahead Group, now in charge of South Central Railways, give us a better service?" Our city and towns in Sussex have to attract investment
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Howard's way is a hit
Howard Brown, the Halifax branch manager who starred in TV adverts for the bank's current account, has started something serious. Halifax Bank of Scotland (HBOS), the former building society which became a bank, says the advert inspired 300,000 customers
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You must all be rich
We are foreign students, studying in Brighton, and we have found it to be one of the most expensive cities in Europe. Nightclubs, drinks and food are three times more expensive than Holland or Germany. It is a good thing you don't have to pay when you
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Worn with pride
This year is the 80th anniversary of The Royal British Legion. The Poppy Appeal has helped to fund the Legion's work to deliver a caring service for the benefit of the ex-Service community in need continuously since 1921. More people are approaching the
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Rape hunt plea to clubbers
Police hunting a rapist who snatched a woman from the street are appealing for help from clubbers and cabbies. The 33-year-old woman was attacked as she walked along Battle Road, Hastings, between 3am and 4.45am on Sunday. She was grabbed as she approached
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Social workers will face probe
Health Secretary Alan Milburn has pledged a "full scale inspection" of city social services after the death of four-year-old John Smith. Mr Milburn said the review would be carried out by the Social Services Inspectorate next April. Describing John's
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Funding crisis hits housing charity
An award-winning charity which helps elderly people continue to live in their own homes faces a struggle for survival after being refused funding. The charity Homeshare was invited to Brighton and Hove by the city council two years ago but has now been
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Taliban help
Recent US Government claims to have consistently opposed the Taliban regime in Afghanistan are somewhat undermined by the fact that, until 1998, the US supported the regime - both politically and militarily. Support was given in order to secure the construction
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Row over call girls' web site
A new internet site advertising prostitutes' phone numbers has had a mixed response from politicians. The web site was launched by the owner of a lap dancing club who said it would help cut the number of cards left by prostitutes in Brighton and Hove
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Brave legacy
I read the account of Digna Ochoa's vicious killing last Friday in Mexico City and I felt great pride in my sex. Ms Ochoa was a lawyer and a human-rights activist and was 38 years of age. In the midst of all the mayhem present in this sad world, her sacrifice
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Poor service
A letter of complaint written to Environmental Services has been ignored. I wonder if others have had the same experience? I pointed out that living in a filthy environment can only have an adverse effect on children. They look at the pavements covered
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Surrogate mother looks to fifth baby
Surrogate mother Jill Hawkins has just given birth to her fourth baby - and she says she has never felt better. Only weeks after giving birth to baby Euan, Jill has already pledged to have a fifth baby as soon as she can. Jill, 38, has never regretted
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Green garage
Architect Philip Farmiloe and his firm have come up with an ingenious scheme for putting a garage workshop in a residential area. He is suggesting that the building should be put underground and covered with native grasses, herbs and wild flowers. It
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Flood of protest sparks rethink
The Argus campaign to keep breast cancer services in Brighton has been given a major boost. Sussex's two health authorities are considering a re-think on proposals to transfer breast cancer services from the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton to
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Rugby: Horsham keep record intact
Horsham are the early season title favourites after a tense afternoon at the top of Sussex One. They edged past Heathfield 8-7 at Coolhurst and now boast the only 100 per cent record in the division. All the points came in the first half as Jamie Bartle
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Lack of cash is nothing new
Sussex has one of the highest proportions of pensioners in the UK and dealing with their needs is a big headache for the authorities. The charity Homeshare has had the bright idea of helping elderly people live in their own homes by finding youngsters
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Rugby: Relief for Merritt
Brighton at last grabbed their first win of the season but coach Bert Merritt admitted: "I won't get carried away yet." The London Three South East outfit beat neighbours Lewes 21-8 at Waterhall to move out of the bottom two. It was a huge relief for
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Hockey: Chichester thumped
Chichester suffered a crushing 7-0 defeat at home to Oxford University in the Southern Premier on Saturday. The away side arrived in Sussex without a win in the league this season, while Chi were fresh from their first victory of the campaign, a 5-4 success
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How could they let it happen again?
John Smith was given a death sentence and a life of sheer hell while social workers didn't prevent his death. How many times have the likes of Allan Bowman said it must not happen again? Maria Colwell died and three others besides in recent years and
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Impress me, says Taylor
Albion boss Peter Taylor has urged the fringe players to "impress me" in tonight's LDV Vans Trophy tie against Wycombe at Withdean. Taylor is continuing the policy of caretaker Bob Booker, who fielded only three first team regulars for the first round
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Blaze rips through stables
Dozens of horses escaped injury when a fire tore through stables near Brighton Racecourse. The blaze broke out in a hay barn at Southdown Stables, Warren Road, last night. More than 20 firefighters spent almost eight hours putting out the blaze in a corrugated
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Review: Just the business for smaller firms
Every now and then a software developer comes up with an idea that looks like a winner. The notion of a single software application that can handle all aspects of business administration and book-keeping sounds a bit far-fetched but My Business offers
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Review: Formula One team is in danger of being overtaken
If anybody knows how to make a good sports game, it's those fellows at EA Sports. Since consoles started churning out racing efforts, EA has been at the forefront but change brings challenges and pretenders to the throne inevitably chance their arm. With
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Mobiles on pay as you go debit
A new mobile phone purchasing option has been launched this autumn. BT Cellnet has introduced a mobile phone deal combining an off-the-shelf package with an ongoing monthly subscription service. The Pay Monthly Xtra £160 phone is designed to be sold without
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Flood barriers get dose of cold water
A Swedish inventor has visited Lewes to demonstrate a device he believes could help turn the tide in flood prevention. Sten-Magnus Kullberg showed his re-usable Pallet Barrier flood control system to representatives from Sussex councils. Mr Kullberg said
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Sexy jelly beans can give you a hidden buzz
Three giant vibrating jellybeans have been attracting attention in Brighton. The shiny fibre glass beans have been displayed at the University of Brighton's gallery as part of its 2001 Japan season. Gallery manager Colin Matthews said: "The beans illustrate
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Students learn the secrets of enterprise
The next generation of new media entrepreneurs is being groomed at Sussex University. The Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU) has launched a management studies course to help science undergraduates to achieve business success. Senior lecturer Rebecca
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Fury at sofa delays
A woman who bought a three-piece suite in September to guarantee a new look living room in time for Christmas is furious about delays. Tanya Shaw paid £1,275 for the suite seven weeks ago and is still waiting for it to be delivered. Now she has been told
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Review: Recipes you can gorge on
Remember those two elderly upper-crust ladies with a penchant for cooking and old motorcycles? Now they are available on CD for your kitchen computer to guide you through many of the exciting recipes featured on their classic TV show. The Master Cook
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Publishing for yourself
Jonathan Harry, sales and marketing director of Chichester print firm RPM Reprographics, is to co-host a seminar with The Better Book Company entitled Self-Publishing Your Book. The event will take place on Saturday (10am to 5pm) in The Vicars Hall at
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Actors top the Bill at fan tribute
Television actors Billy Murray and Chris Ellison from ITV's The Bill will be the celebrity guests at a charity football match. The Robert Eaton Memorial Match takes place at Southwick Football Club on November 9, between Brighton and Hove Albion supporters
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Proposals aim to kick-start revival
THE Government is backing a major business regeneration programme for parts of East Sussex. Planning and regeneration minister Lord Falconer met leaders of the Hastings and Rother Task Force to discuss their ideas and funding requirements for growth.
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Debating a 10-year drive for success
The West Sussex Economic Forum is inviting business leaders to a half- day conference at Wiston House, near Steyning, on Friday, November 16. The event has been arranged to give businesses a chance to influence local author- ity decisions and help set
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Flower power blooms again
Business is blooming for a Sussex florist. Suzie Baird decided to take her business in a different direction after closing her flower shop, Fitzherbert of Brighton, last month. Mrs Baird, who specialises in exotic flower displays, said: "Fitzherbert of
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Cheese with a golden taste
Cheese makers Kevin and Alison Blunt have received royal recognition for their goats milk cheese. The couple, who run Greenacres Farm at Whitesmith, near Lewes, won a gold award for the best white soft cheese at the British Cheese Awards for their Golden
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Slowdown bites at manufacturing firms
Manufacturing firms in Sussex are feeling the effects of the worldwide economic slowdown. Recruitment is slowing down with many firms saying they are freezing vacancies, not introducing new products and reducing investment. A number of major employers
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parker's progress: Is new train company really Go Ahead?
Connex South Central, with its yellow waist-coated staff, has gone. And the 64,000 dollar question is: "Will the Go Ahead Group, now in charge of South Central Railways, give us a better service?" Our city and towns in Sussex have to attract investment
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You must all be rich
We are foreign students, studying in Brighton, and we have found it to be one of the most expensive cities in Europe. Nightclubs, drinks and food are three times more expensive than Holland or Germany. It is a good thing you don't have to pay when you
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Rape hunt plea to clubbers
Police hunting a rapist who snatched a woman from the street are appealing for help from clubbers and cabbies. The 33-year-old woman was attacked as she walked along Battle Road, Hastings, between 3am and 4.45am on Sunday. She was grabbed as she approached
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Signal Failure, with Lizzie Enfield
The train was very, very busy with half-term trippers who'd been to see the London Eye or Madame Tussauds and on to McDonalds. They were now heading home, at peak time, laden with attraction gift shop bags and vast quantities of children. As I made my
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Thieves steal six dogs
Thieves forced their way into a kennel in Lancing and bundled six dogs into a van. Three men were seen taking four lurcher puppies, an eight-year-old lurcher bitch and a black and tan Jack Russell from a kennel behind a property in Tower Road on the evening
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Pedestrian seriously hurt
A pedestrian is today fighting for his life in hospital after being involved in a collision with a motorcycle. The 37-year-old man, who lives in the city, was injured as he crossed Eastern Road, Brighton, at 7.16pm. He suffered serious head injuries.
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War victim's wedding plans
Sacked airport worker Yasir Khan, killed in the US bombing of Afghanistan, went to the Middle East to get married, a friend said today. Nisar Ahmed, 43, said Mr Khan, of Bilberry Close, Bewbush, Crawley, had been planning the trip since the summer. Mr
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Funding crisis hits housing charity
An award-winning charity which helps elderly people continue to live in their own homes faces a struggle for survival after being refused funding. The charity Homeshare was invited to Brighton and Hove by the city council two years ago but has now been
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Good eye care
Following cataract surgery, I arrived at the Sussex Eye Hospital in Brighton on October 25 for a 10.15am appointment fully prepared with lunch-time sandwiches and a good book to pass the time. Within minutes, I was sent by reception to a staff nurse who
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Taliban help
Recent US Government claims to have consistently opposed the Taliban regime in Afghanistan are somewhat undermined by the fact that, until 1998, the US supported the regime - both politically and militarily. Support was given in order to secure the construction
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Row over call girls' web site
A new internet site advertising prostitutes' phone numbers has had a mixed response from politicians. The web site was launched by the owner of a lap dancing club who said it would help cut the number of cards left by prostitutes in Brighton and Hove
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Brave legacy
I read the account of Digna Ochoa's vicious killing last Friday in Mexico City and I felt great pride in my sex. Ms Ochoa was a lawyer and a human-rights activist and was 38 years of age. In the midst of all the mayhem present in this sad world, her sacrifice
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Poor service
A letter of complaint written to Environmental Services has been ignored. I wonder if others have had the same experience? I pointed out that living in a filthy environment can only have an adverse effect on children. They look at the pavements covered
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Signing off
I feel I must answer in support of the reader (Letters, October 22), who experienced some shoppers' feeble reasons for not signing The Argus campaign to keep the Nigel Porter Unit in Brighton. I collected signatures in the car park of Tesco at the Holmbush
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Green garage
Architect Philip Farmiloe and his firm have come up with an ingenious scheme for putting a garage workshop in a residential area. He is suggesting that the building should be put underground and covered with native grasses, herbs and wild flowers. It
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Football: Town challenge gathers steam
Eastbourne Town are quietly mounting a promotion challenge in division two of the Rich City County League. It has certainly not been a blockbusting start to the season for a side relegated from division one last season. But, under new boss Dave Winterton
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Flood of protest sparks rethink
The Argus campaign to keep breast cancer services in Brighton has been given a major boost. Sussex's two health authorities are considering a re-think on proposals to transfer breast cancer services from the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton to
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Football: Heath left speechless
Haywards Heath were left speechless after relinquishing their treasured unbeaten home record. Heath crashed 32-6 to Sutton and Epsom, their first Whitemans Green defeat for almost three years but their fourth successive setback in the current London One
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Lack of cash is nothing new
Sussex has one of the highest proportions of pensioners in the UK and dealing with their needs is a big headache for the authorities. The charity Homeshare has had the bright idea of helping elderly people live in their own homes by finding youngsters
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Tears for John
How sad I was to hear about John Smith. Since reading about this whole horrific affair, I have cried while watching my own little boys asleep. Although full responsibility cannot fall on the social workers, I cannot help but feel their negligence deserves
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Rugby: Relief for Merritt
Brighton at last grabbed their first win of the season but coach Bert Merritt admitted: "I won't get carried away yet." The London Three South East outfit beat neighbours Lewes 21-8 at Waterhall to move out of the bottom two. It was a huge relief for
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Hockey: Chichester thumped
Chichester suffered a crushing 7-0 defeat at home to Oxford University in the Southern Premier on Saturday. The away side arrived in Sussex without a win in the league this season, while Chi were fresh from their first victory of the campaign, a 5-4 success
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Hockey: Brighton hot on leaders' heels
Brighton maintained the pressure on Kent/Sussex Regional League leaders Holcombe with a 6-0 drubbing of Folkestone. With five games played, Brighton remain a point behind the unbeaten table toppers. Mohamed Nagey made it nine goals in five games with
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Lewes told to be brave in cup
Lewes boss Jimmy Quinn has threatened changes to his team ahead of tonight's FA Cup fourth qualifying round replay with Mangotsfield United at the Dripping Pan. A crowd of up to 1,000 is expected and in a rallying call to his players Quinn has urged them
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Is this murderers' motorbike?
This is the motorbike murder squad detectives believe was used in the shooting of a father of three. Tests have been carried out on the black Suzuki 500cc bike which police say was stolen from Sheffield in May. It was found dumped in a layby on the A21
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Blaze rips through stables
Dozens of horses escaped injury when a fire tore through stables near Brighton Racecourse. The blaze broke out in a hay barn at Southdown Stables, Warren Road, last night. More than 20 firefighters spent almost eight hours putting out the blaze in a corrugated
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Flood barriers get dose of cold water
A Swedish inventor has visited Lewes to demonstrate a device he believes could help turn the tide in flood prevention. Sten-Magnus Kullberg showed his re-usable Pallet Barrier flood control system to representatives from Sussex councils. Mr Kullberg said
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Sexy jelly beans can give you a hidden buzz
Three giant vibrating jellybeans have been attracting attention in Brighton. The shiny fibre glass beans have been displayed at the University of Brighton's gallery as part of its 2001 Japan season. Gallery manager Colin Matthews said: "The beans illustrate
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Students learn the secrets of enterprise
The next generation of new media entrepreneurs is being groomed at Sussex University. The Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU) has launched a management studies course to help science undergraduates to achieve business success. Senior lecturer Rebecca
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Firms call time on eyesore
Business leaders today stepped up their campaign to rid Worthing of an "eyesore" shopping centre. Worthing Chamber of Commerce demanded a speeding up of the compulsory purchase of four shops remaining open on the vandal-hit Teville Gate centre. Most of
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Lake tragedy of little Alex
A string of cruel coincidences led to the death of a two-year-old boy in a lake after he wandered off from a mother-and-toddler session. Alexander Harvey Clark was found drowned in a lake after his mother turned her back for "seconds", an inquest heard
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Fury at sofa delays
A woman who bought a three-piece suite in September to guarantee a new look living room in time for Christmas is furious about delays. Tanya Shaw paid £1,275 for the suite seven weeks ago and is still waiting for it to be delivered. Now she has been told
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Review: Recipes you can gorge on
Remember those two elderly upper-crust ladies with a penchant for cooking and old motorcycles? Now they are available on CD for your kitchen computer to guide you through many of the exciting recipes featured on their classic TV show. The Master Cook
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Publishing for yourself
Jonathan Harry, sales and marketing director of Chichester print firm RPM Reprographics, is to co-host a seminar with The Better Book Company entitled Self-Publishing Your Book. The event will take place on Saturday (10am to 5pm) in The Vicars Hall at
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Growth is planning priority
More firms in the South East are planning to grow than cut back. Research sponsored by British Gas shows almost twice as many small businesses have expansion plans as those not. The survey looked at how much time was spent on planning by small businesses
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Proposals aim to kick-start revival
THE Government is backing a major business regeneration programme for parts of East Sussex. Planning and regeneration minister Lord Falconer met leaders of the Hastings and Rother Task Force to discuss their ideas and funding requirements for growth.
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Debating a 10-year drive for success
The West Sussex Economic Forum is inviting business leaders to a half- day conference at Wiston House, near Steyning, on Friday, November 16. The event has been arranged to give businesses a chance to influence local author- ity decisions and help set
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Flower power blooms again
Business is blooming for a Sussex florist. Suzie Baird decided to take her business in a different direction after closing her flower shop, Fitzherbert of Brighton, last month. Mrs Baird, who specialises in exotic flower displays, said: "Fitzherbert of
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MEP backs vitamin fight
A firm making food supplements is fighting proposed European legislation that could lead to the banning of its products. East Grinstead-based G&G Food Supplies has enlisted Chris Huhne, MEP for South-East England, to help its cause. The MEP visited
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Cheese with a golden taste
Cheese makers Kevin and Alison Blunt have received royal recognition for their goats milk cheese. The couple, who run Greenacres Farm at Whitesmith, near Lewes, won a gold award for the best white soft cheese at the British Cheese Awards for their Golden
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Slowdown bites at manufacturing firms
Manufacturing firms in Sussex are feeling the effects of the worldwide economic slowdown. Recruitment is slowing down with many firms saying they are freezing vacancies, not introducing new products and reducing investment. A number of major employers
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Review: Home music that takes world by storm
The Sound Blaster Audigy Platinum is the latest in a long line of exceptionally- versatile sound cards from Creative Labs. With 24-bit multi-channel performance, four times more processing power than any other sound blaster, and compatibility with most
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Thanks to shoppers
We would like to extend our thanks to the shoppers at Tesco Foodstore, Station Road, Portslade for their generous support last Friday and Saturday. During those two days, we collected £538.29 to give practical help to local cancer sufferers and we are
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Review: A fanfare for XP
After using Micro-soft's Office XP for a few months, I don't particularly want to switch back to Office 2000. Despite a few teeth-ing troubles, including the irritation of being forced to re-register the software every time I re-install it on my computer
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Unsafe streets
One of the things I like most about Brighton is the wide range of possibilities when I go out. There are so many nice pubs and night clubs. But, after you leave them, you have to be very careful, especially when you want to go home on your own. There
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Late bus woes
I'm a student from Belgium and I often go out during the week but find there are no late-night buses. I can't afford to take a taxi each night so I have to catch the last bus at 11.30pm - so no discos for me. And, of course, when I take a late bus at
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The village that wasn't
A tree-lined avenue leads from the village green while a few yards away sit a row of medieval cottages. Except ... they're not. In Bolnore Village, history is made up. Only a few months ago the 150-acre site was nothing but a field. The new estate of
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Couple's TV home makeover
A couple's house and garden have been transformed by TV's Laurence Llewellyn Bowen. Margaret and Adam Pescott invited the home improvement expert to their Worthing pad with his comrade Diarmuid Gavin. They worked with Shoreham building firm A&A Marmont
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Signal Failure, with Lizzie Enfield
The train was very, very busy with half-term trippers who'd been to see the London Eye or Madame Tussauds and on to McDonalds. They were now heading home, at peak time, laden with attraction gift shop bags and vast quantities of children. As I made my
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Pedestrian seriously hurt
A pedestrian is today fighting for his life in hospital after being involved in a collision with a motorcycle. The 37-year-old man, who lives in the city, was injured as he crossed Eastern Road, Brighton, at 7.16pm. He suffered serious head injuries.
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Family farewell for Tory peer
Former Conservative lord chancellor Lord Hailsham of St Marylebone was buried after a private family service yesterday. About 80 family members and friends gathered inside All Saints Church at Herstmonceux, near Hailsham, where the Tory peer lived. Lord
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Good eye care
Following cataract surgery, I arrived at the Sussex Eye Hospital in Brighton on October 25 for a 10.15am appointment fully prepared with lunch-time sandwiches and a good book to pass the time. Within minutes, I was sent by reception to a staff nurse who
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Woman leaves fortune to RNLI
An elderly woman with a life-long love of sailing has left the bulk of her £1 million will to the RNLI. Joan Nye, 79, who lived in The Martlets, Hove, died in July after suffering several years of ill-health. The majority of her estate of £1,160,053 has
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Bus smash woman hurt
A woman was cut free from her car after a smash with a bus in Portslade today. The car collided with a Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company single-decker at the junction of Bush Farm Drive and Fox Way. Residents have labelled the junction - where buses
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Signing off
I feel I must answer in support of the reader (Letters, October 22), who experienced some shoppers' feeble reasons for not signing The Argus campaign to keep the Nigel Porter Unit in Brighton. I collected signatures in the car park of Tesco at the Holmbush
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Fatal mistake
Once again, we have to read a very sad story of mistakes made by Social Services. They let a poor, little darling suffer so much in the hands of the so-called adopted parents. The McWilliams used little John as a human punch bag. They tortured him and
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Football: Town challenge gathers steam
Eastbourne Town are quietly mounting a promotion challenge in division two of the Rich City County League. It has certainly not been a blockbusting start to the season for a side relegated from division one last season. But, under new boss Dave Winterton
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Trade off
Some seafront traders in Brighton are a bit miffed about the lack of trade this week as their road has been closed for parking. Delegates for a large communications conference have been given permission to park in Madeira Drive until Wednesday. It's one
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Time to learn
I was living in Brighton about 30 years ago when Maria Colwell suffered her sad demise. It caused indignation on a national scale and the Social Services said they would learn from this but, with the latest case of John Smith and the resultant comments
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Football: Heath left speechless
Haywards Heath were left speechless after relinquishing their treasured unbeaten home record. Heath crashed 32-6 to Sutton and Epsom, their first Whitemans Green defeat for almost three years but their fourth successive setback in the current London One
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Tears for John
How sad I was to hear about John Smith. Since reading about this whole horrific affair, I have cried while watching my own little boys asleep. Although full responsibility cannot fall on the social workers, I cannot help but feel their negligence deserves
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Hockey: Brighton hot on leaders' heels
Brighton maintained the pressure on Kent/Sussex Regional League leaders Holcombe with a 6-0 drubbing of Folkestone. With five games played, Brighton remain a point behind the unbeaten table toppers. Mohamed Nagey made it nine goals in five games with
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Lewes told to be brave in cup
Lewes boss Jimmy Quinn has threatened changes to his team ahead of tonight's FA Cup fourth qualifying round replay with Mangotsfield United at the Dripping Pan. A crowd of up to 1,000 is expected and in a rallying call to his players Quinn has urged them
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More links to rapist
A serial sex attacker who has been stalking Sussex streets for six years may have struck more than 30 times. Detectives have already publicly linked 14 attacks, including one rape, to the man being hunted in an operation codenamed Bobcat. Senior officers
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Is this murderers' motorbike?
This is the motorbike murder squad detectives believe was used in the shooting of a father of three. Tests have been carried out on the black Suzuki 500cc bike which police say was stolen from Sheffield in May. It was found dumped in a layby on the A21
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Speed fibre promotions
Midnight Communications, of Brighton, has won a five-figure account to promote events for Penton Technology Media. Lightspeed Europe 2001 will include an exhibition and conference covering products relating to optical fibre delivery of broadband internet
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Useful tools of computer trade
If you have ever wondered how to partition a hard drive or retrieve files, you probably need to invest in some software tools. The expression "software tools" is an indication of what these useful applications are all about. They allow the technician
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Top drivers turn on mobile phone menace
The worst driving habit on the UK's roads is steering with one hand while using a mobile phone, according to a survey by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM). The IAM asked 400 members about their top driving gripes and using a hand held mobile was
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War victim's wedding plans
Sacked airport worker Yasir Khan, killed in the US bombing of Afghanistan, went to the Middle East to get married, a friend said today. Nisar Ahmed, 43, said Mr Khan, of Bilberry Close, Bewbush, Crawley, had been planning the trip since the summer. Mr
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Asylum seekers' centre
An induction centre" is to be opened at Gatwick airport to house newly-arrived asylum seekers. The centre, which is likely to open next year, is part of a "fundamental and radical" reform of the asylum system announced by Home Secretary David Blunkett
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Lake tragedy of little Alex
A string of cruel coincidences led to the death of a two-year-old boy in a lake after he wandered off from a mother-and-toddler session. Alexander Harvey Clark was found drowned in a lake after his mother turned her back for "seconds", an inquest heard
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Growth is planning priority
More firms in the South East are planning to grow than cut back. Research sponsored by British Gas shows almost twice as many small businesses have expansion plans as those not. The survey looked at how much time was spent on planning by small businesses
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Dr Brighton and Hove Albion builds health business
Brighton and Hove Albion doctor Tim Stevenson has opened an occupational health care centre in Shoreham. Dr Stevenson, previously a GP in Shoreham, joined the club seven years ago. He has been a regular at home matches, attending to injured players and
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MEP backs vitamin fight
A firm making food supplements is fighting proposed European legislation that could lead to the banning of its products. East Grinstead-based G&G Food Supplies has enlisted Chris Huhne, MEP for South-East England, to help its cause. The MEP visited
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Review: Home music that takes world by storm
The Sound Blaster Audigy Platinum is the latest in a long line of exceptionally- versatile sound cards from Creative Labs. With 24-bit multi-channel performance, four times more processing power than any other sound blaster, and compatibility with most
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Thanks to shoppers
We would like to extend our thanks to the shoppers at Tesco Foodstore, Station Road, Portslade for their generous support last Friday and Saturday. During those two days, we collected £538.29 to give practical help to local cancer sufferers and we are
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Review: A fanfare for XP
After using Micro-soft's Office XP for a few months, I don't particularly want to switch back to Office 2000. Despite a few teeth-ing troubles, including the irritation of being forced to re-register the software every time I re-install it on my computer
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Unsafe streets
One of the things I like most about Brighton is the wide range of possibilities when I go out. There are so many nice pubs and night clubs. But, after you leave them, you have to be very careful, especially when you want to go home on your own. There
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Late bus woes
I'm a student from Belgium and I often go out during the week but find there are no late-night buses. I can't afford to take a taxi each night so I have to catch the last bus at 11.30pm - so no discos for me. And, of course, when I take a late bus at
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The village that wasn't
A tree-lined avenue leads from the village green while a few yards away sit a row of medieval cottages. Except ... they're not. In Bolnore Village, history is made up. Only a few months ago the 150-acre site was nothing but a field. The new estate of
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Howard's way is a hit
Howard Brown, the Halifax branch manager who starred in TV adverts for the bank's current account, has started something serious. Halifax Bank of Scotland (HBOS), the former building society which became a bank, says the advert inspired 300,000 customers
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Couple's TV home makeover
A couple's house and garden have been transformed by TV's Laurence Llewellyn Bowen. Margaret and Adam Pescott invited the home improvement expert to their Worthing pad with his comrade Diarmuid Gavin. They worked with Shoreham building firm A&A Marmont
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Worn with pride
This year is the 80th anniversary of The Royal British Legion. The Poppy Appeal has helped to fund the Legion's work to deliver a caring service for the benefit of the ex-Service community in need continuously since 1921. More people are approaching the
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Popcorn lorry crash
A Greek lorry full of popcorn was involved in a collision with a car last night, causing massive tailbacks. The accident happened at the junction of Salvington Hill, Worthing, and the A27. Nobody was injured but traffic jams snaked back as far as Arundel
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Family farewell for Tory peer
Former Conservative lord chancellor Lord Hailsham of St Marylebone was buried after a private family service yesterday. About 80 family members and friends gathered inside All Saints Church at Herstmonceux, near Hailsham, where the Tory peer lived. Lord
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Social workers will face probe
Health Secretary Alan Milburn has pledged a "full scale inspection" of city social services after the death of four-year-old John Smith. Mr Milburn said the review would be carried out by the Social Services Inspectorate next April. Describing John's
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Woman leaves fortune to RNLI
An elderly woman with a life-long love of sailing has left the bulk of her £1 million will to the RNLI. Joan Nye, 79, who lived in The Martlets, Hove, died in July after suffering several years of ill-health. The majority of her estate of £1,160,053 has
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Bus smash woman hurt
A woman was cut free from her car after a smash with a bus in Portslade today. The car collided with a Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company single-decker at the junction of Bush Farm Drive and Fox Way. Residents have labelled the junction - where buses
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Goalie goes to blazes
A huge effigy of German goalie Oliver Kahn will be burned in a town's bonfire celebrations. The 25ft papier mach figure will go up in flames at Battle bonfire on Saturday night. Previous effigies at the event have included politicians, sportsmen and Jurassic
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Surrogate mother looks to fifth baby
Surrogate mother Jill Hawkins has just given birth to her fourth baby - and she says she has never felt better. Only weeks after giving birth to baby Euan, Jill has already pledged to have a fifth baby as soon as she can. Jill, 38, has never regretted
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Fatal mistake
Once again, we have to read a very sad story of mistakes made by Social Services. They let a poor, little darling suffer so much in the hands of the so-called adopted parents. The McWilliams used little John as a human punch bag. They tortured him and
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Trade off
Some seafront traders in Brighton are a bit miffed about the lack of trade this week as their road has been closed for parking. Delegates for a large communications conference have been given permission to park in Madeira Drive until Wednesday. It's one
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Time to learn
I was living in Brighton about 30 years ago when Maria Colwell suffered her sad demise. It caused indignation on a national scale and the Social Services said they would learn from this but, with the latest case of John Smith and the resultant comments
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Rugby: Horsham keep record intact
Horsham are the early season title favourites after a tense afternoon at the top of Sussex One. They edged past Heathfield 8-7 at Coolhurst and now boast the only 100 per cent record in the division. All the points came in the first half as Jamie Bartle
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How could they let it happen again?
John Smith was given a death sentence and a life of sheer hell while social workers didn't prevent his death. How many times have the likes of Allan Bowman said it must not happen again? Maria Colwell died and three others besides in recent years and
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Impress me, says Taylor
Albion boss Peter Taylor has urged the fringe players to "impress me" in tonight's LDV Vans Trophy tie against Wycombe at Withdean. Taylor is continuing the policy of caretaker Bob Booker, who fielded only three first team regulars for the first round
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More links to rapist
A serial sex attacker who has been stalking Sussex streets for six years may have struck more than 30 times. Detectives have already publicly linked 14 attacks, including one rape, to the man being hunted in an operation codenamed Bobcat. Senior officers
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Review: Just the business for smaller firms
Every now and then a software developer comes up with an idea that looks like a winner. The notion of a single software application that can handle all aspects of business administration and book-keeping sounds a bit far-fetched but My Business offers
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Review: Formula One team is in danger of being overtaken
If anybody knows how to make a good sports game, it's those fellows at EA Sports. Since consoles started churning out racing efforts, EA has been at the forefront but change brings challenges and pretenders to the throne inevitably chance their arm. With
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Funding crisis hits housing charity
An award-winning charity which helps elderly people continue to live in their own homes faces a struggle for survival after being refused funding. The charity Homeshare was invited to Brighton and Hove by the city council two years ago but has now been
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Speed fibre promotions
Midnight Communications, of Brighton, has won a five-figure account to promote events for Penton Technology Media. Lightspeed Europe 2001 will include an exhibition and conference covering products relating to optical fibre delivery of broadband internet
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Mobiles on pay as you go debit
A new mobile phone purchasing option has been launched this autumn. BT Cellnet has introduced a mobile phone deal combining an off-the-shelf package with an ongoing monthly subscription service. The Pay Monthly Xtra £160 phone is designed to be sold without
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Useful tools of computer trade
If you have ever wondered how to partition a hard drive or retrieve files, you probably need to invest in some software tools. The expression "software tools" is an indication of what these useful applications are all about. They allow the technician
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Top drivers turn on mobile phone menace
The worst driving habit on the UK's roads is steering with one hand while using a mobile phone, according to a survey by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM). The IAM asked 400 members about their top driving gripes and using a hand held mobile was
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Social workers will face probe
Health Secretary Alan Milburn has pledged a "full scale inspection" of city social services after the death of four-year-old John Smith. Mr Milburn said the review would be carried out by the Social Services Inspectorate next April. Describing John's
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War victim's wedding plans
Sacked airport worker Yasir Khan, killed in the US bombing of Afghanistan, went to the Middle East to get married, a friend said today. Nisar Ahmed, 43, said Mr Khan, of Bilberry Close, Bewbush, Crawley, had been planning the trip since the summer. Mr
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Asylum seekers' centre
An induction centre" is to be opened at Gatwick airport to house newly-arrived asylum seekers. The centre, which is likely to open next year, is part of a "fundamental and radical" reform of the asylum system announced by Home Secretary David Blunkett
