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Seaman loves life on centre stage
Errol Seaman is battling against the clock to grab a bit of the limelight at Brighton Bears. Not that the powerfully-built Londoner is coming to the end of a sporting career which has earned him trophies in junior and senior ranks. At 25, there is plenty
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Lessons learned over home
Lessons have been learned from the row about a home for autistic children which ended up in the High Court. After Brighton and Hove City Council and NCH Action for Children failed to reach agreement about the cost of running Palmeira House, a decision
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Greens' backing for mast database
Greens have welcomed the creation of a national database recording the location of mobile phone masts. The Government's Radiocommunications Agency is plotting masts, recording locations, the type of transmitter used and power outputs. The information
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Horses make fumes too
I was amazed by the correspondent who suggested horses should be used to replace cars and buses (Letters, November 6). In the days of horse-drawn transport, the busy streets in city centres were littered with something just as objectionable as car fumes
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Clergyman's killing: Teenager faces trial
A teenager charged with murdering an elderly clergyman will stand trial next year. The 18-year-old boy from the St Leonards area, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is accused of killing the Rev Ronald Glazebrook, 81, at his ground-floor flat in Dane
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A pint of peace to cheer rivals
The Martha Gunn goalkeeper Theo Christian enjoyed a pint with his chief tormentor, Warren Ford of The Roundhill. Park Life brought the rivals together for a beer after Warren scored 13 goals past Theo in two games. Both games ended in a 12-0 defeat for
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GP crisis worsens
West Sussex health authority was short of 45 GPs at the end of the last financial year, according to official statistics. The figures, revealed in a written parliamentary answer, show a sharp increase on the number of GP vacancies in 2000. That year,
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Final score: Albion 1, Port Vale 0
Albion seemed in subdued mood in the opening stages and they might have fallen behind in the 13th minute. Hardy's left-wing cross was headed weakly clear by Mayo for Brooker to fire over from 15 yards. Most of the noise was coming not from another sell-out
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China crisis
My friend and I had an enjoyable time at the Better Government for Older People (BGOP) event. We took part in very informative discussions with the police and councillors but were too late to vote. Regretfully, the refreshments were served in plastic
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Remember the veterans
What is a veteran? He is the old guy bagging groceries at the supermarket - palsied now and aggravatingly slow - who helped liberate a Nazi death camp and who wishes all day long his wife was still alive to hold him when the nightmare comes. She (or he
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Youth football: Trio make trials
Three Sussex players have made it to the last 64 in the English Schools under-18s trials. Brighton, Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College boys Rob Neal, a former Albion centre of excellence full-back, and centre-back Anthony Hibbert with Eric Barrett, a
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No more rubbish problems, please
Now refuse collection and street cleaning has returned to council control, let there be no more problems with the service. It has not always been a black-bag service. I can remember the collector opening the front door, calling, then walking in, picking
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Council's not complacent on homes crisis
Brighton and Hove City Council shares the concern raised by C Burchell ("Get cracking", Letters, November 6) that when a council home becomes vacant, it should be re-let to another tenant as soon as possible. At the beginning of this year, a new lettings
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Blame won't bring John back
Kevin Byrne of Unison (Letters, November 6) is blinding himself to the facts by suggesting the national resource crisis in social work and poor management on the part of Brighton and Hove City Council were the ultimate reasons for John Smith's tragic
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Motorsport: Wheeler set for showdown
Clive Wheeler goes head to head with rival David Bateson as the Volkswagen Polo Rally Challenge reaches a grandstand finish at the Banbury Rally this weekend. Wheeler, from Albourne, is battling with Bateson to decide who will wear the champion's crown
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Sussex duo gunning for the French
Sussex youth duo Adam Halsey and David Tibbott are in the running for England under-21 honours. Halsey, a prop with Saracens, and Tibbott, an inside centre with London Wasps, have been selected to play for the South of England against France (West) on
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No play, no pay says Knight
Albion chairman Dick Knight has warned players they will not be paid if they go out on strike. A PFA ballot of its members in the row over their share of TV money revealed 99 per cent are in favour of strike action. All but 22 of the 2,312 footballers
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Lewes determined to beat the drop
Chairman Terry Powell admits it could be a long way back for Lewes. The Stanley Turner Ground outfit kicked off at high-flying Sidcup today bottom of London Three South East, without a point from five games. While their footballing counterparts on the
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Tributes to crash victim
Tributes have been paid to Matthew Simmonds, owner of Heathorns bookmakers, who died after a car crash. The 36-year-old, who ran the largest family-owned bookmaker in the UK, died after his car was involved in an accident between Northchapel and Petworth
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Coutts races into record books
Horsham whizz kid Daniel Coutts has raced into the record books by winning a British title in his first season. The 14-year-old is believed to be the youngest winner of an adult bike racing championship in the UK. But the Forest Boys pupil has paid the
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Squash: U-19s' strength in depth
Sussex under-19 boys have reached the semi-finals of the National Inter-County Championship. A hat-trick of 3-2 wins against Kent, Middlesex and Surrey secured the top position at Greenwich University. Strength in depth was the foundation of the team's
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Brooker wants to dazzle again
Paul Brooker has pledged to force his way back into first team contention. The former Fulham wide man was left out of the squad for Albion's 1-0 win at Bristol City last Saturday. He made a rare appearance in the reserves on Wednesday night in a 2-2 draw
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Couple's fury over rail ticket mix-up
An elderly couple were told they faced legal action unless they settled a rail fine, which they say had nothing to do with them. A fair dodger on the Southwick to Lancing line gave their address after being caught without a £2 single ticket last month
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Diners give trendy spots a miss
Gastronomes are shunning Brighton's trendy Lanes district for treats off the beaten track, according to a new restaurant guide. Gingerman, in Norfolk Square, has been voted the best-value restaurant in the city in the annual survey, compiled for Harden's
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Vinners Extra: Boss Drake sent the tea cups flying at Chelsea
Starting at the age of 17, Tony Nicholas had 19 years as a pro. He recalled that his Brighton career was a particularly happy time as his first son Tony was born when he and Darlene lived in Southwick. After a period on Chelsea's ground staff with Bobby
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Hoyte debuts in Japan
Caroline Hoyte (Arena 80) has been selected to make her debut for Great Britain in the Eikden Road Relay Championships in Japan this month. It follows her brilliant run in the National Road Relay Championships at Birmingham where she finished third in
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Detective honoured for NY mercy dash
A Sussex policeman has been honoured for helping relatives of Britons killed in the World Trade Centre attacks. Detective Constable Clinton Novelle volunteered to fly to New York a few days after two hijacked planes crashed into the twin towers, killing
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Brother's tribute to crash victim
Magazine editor Simon Hoffman died nine days after suffering serious head injuries in a collision with a motorcyclist. Mr Hoffman, 37, of Freshfield Road, Brighton, was in collision with the motorcyclist as he crossed Eastern Road, Brighton, on Monday
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It's up to you says new boss Kneller
Duncan Kneller's future as Seaford player-manager is in the hands of his players. Kneller has taken the reins following Barry Knight's resignation but he is looking for a positive and commited response from the younger players if he is to continue. The
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Frontman Jones must rest after heart scare
Striker Gavin Jones has been told to rest for a week after giving his Worthing teammates a fright. Jones complained of chest pains ahead of last week's defeat at Bedford and was taken to hospital. He had another check-up this week and was given the bad
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Race attack on woman, 66
A woman was punched and kicked in a racist attack while fellow bus passengers watched without helping her. The 66-year-old woman was knocked to the ground as she waited in a bus queue. But when a bus arrived, the passengers climbed on board and left the
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Harris so glad he stayed with Rooks
Justin Harris is delighted he decided to stick it out at Lewes. The combative midfielder was the subject of plenty of interest in the summer with Eastbourne Borough among a number of clubs keen to sign him. Crawley Town also showed interest but Harris
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Huggins: Terry went to rivals with our blessing
Hastings Town have revealed they gave Terry White their blessing to leave the Pilot Field for neighbours and rivals St Leonards. White, George Wakeling's former assistant at the Pilot Field, took over from sacked Micky Taylor on Wednesday at The Firs.
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Debate on future of art deco building
The future of a famous art deco seafront building will be discussed at a meeting. Embassy Court, a listed building in urgent need of repair, stands at the junction of King's Road and Western Street in Brighton. The discussion will be at the Sallis Benney
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There's no place like dome
The buildings where astronomer Sir Patrick Moore mapped the surface of the moon should be listed alongside the rest of the country's historic monuments, say heritage chiefs. English Heritage wants to protect six domes at the old Royal Observatory, Herstmonceux
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Solent are dark horses
Gary Smith insists the NBL Conference is not a three-horse race. The new campaign gets underway to-night with Worthing Thunder expected to figure in the shake-up. Teesside and Plymouth have made a habit of pipping the Sussex side to honours in the last
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Seaman loves life on centre stage
Errol Seaman is battling against the clock to grab a bit of the limelight at Brighton Bears. Not that the powerfully-built Londoner is coming to the end of a sporting career which has earned him trophies in junior and senior ranks. At 25, there is plenty
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Bookie's tribute to victim of terror
Friends and relatives of a man who died in the terrorist attacks in America have bought a horse in his honour. Bookie William Hill has lent its support by pledging to bet £100 on the horse every time it races. All winnings will go to charities nominated
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Horses make fumes too
I was amazed by the correspondent who suggested horses should be used to replace cars and buses (Letters, November 6). In the days of horse-drawn transport, the busy streets in city centres were littered with something just as objectionable as car fumes
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Clergyman's killing: Teenager faces trial
A teenager charged with murdering an elderly clergyman will stand trial next year. The 18-year-old boy from the St Leonards area, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is accused of killing the Rev Ronald Glazebrook, 81, at his ground-floor flat in Dane
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Spotlight on AFC Market
Every week, we will profile a Sussex team. This week it's AFC Market. Ground: Stanmer Park two Nickname: The Market League: Sussex Sunday Division Three Record Attendance: 200 Key Man: Goalkeeper Dan James Worst Dressed?: Barry Henshaw Joker: Lester Dewey
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A pint of peace to cheer rivals
The Martha Gunn goalkeeper Theo Christian enjoyed a pint with his chief tormentor, Warren Ford of The Roundhill. Park Life brought the rivals together for a beer after Warren scored 13 goals past Theo in two games. Both games ended in a 12-0 defeat for
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Relegated after finishing third
A Brighton football team have been relegated and fined after finishing third in their league. Ericsson II finished third in Division Three of the Brighton, Hove and District League last season and their first team were relegated from Division Two. However
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Final score: Albion 1, Port Vale 0
Albion seemed in subdued mood in the opening stages and they might have fallen behind in the 13th minute. Hardy's left-wing cross was headed weakly clear by Mayo for Brooker to fire over from 15 yards. Most of the noise was coming not from another sell-out
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The sport of earls
From the carefully-preserved records of my venerable family, I read that not so very many centuries ago, when our manorial land was a kingdom in its own right, full-blooded young men would take their sport by hunting a peasant maiden through the woods
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Remember the veterans
What is a veteran? He is the old guy bagging groceries at the supermarket - palsied now and aggravatingly slow - who helped liberate a Nazi death camp and who wishes all day long his wife was still alive to hold him when the nightmare comes. She (or he
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No more rubbish problems, please
Now refuse collection and street cleaning has returned to council control, let there be no more problems with the service. It has not always been a black-bag service. I can remember the collector opening the front door, calling, then walking in, picking
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A fine too far
Pensioners Edward and Barbara Fisher are being put through anguish for something that is nothing to do with them. The couple, who live in Portslade, have been told to pay a rail fine for not travelling with a ticket on the West Coastway line. But they
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Motorsport: Wheeler set for showdown
Clive Wheeler goes head to head with rival David Bateson as the Volkswagen Polo Rally Challenge reaches a grandstand finish at the Banbury Rally this weekend. Wheeler, from Albourne, is battling with Bateson to decide who will wear the champion's crown
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Hidden cost of project
Councillors are holding an investigation into what went wrong with the Palmeira Project for severely autistic children in Hove. The project was to have stopped after agreement could not be reached over costings between Brighton and Hove City Council and
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No play, no pay says Knight
Albion chairman Dick Knight has warned players they will not be paid if they go out on strike. A PFA ballot of its members in the row over their share of TV money revealed 99 per cent are in favour of strike action. All but 22 of the 2,312 footballers
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Lewes determined to beat the drop
Chairman Terry Powell admits it could be a long way back for Lewes. The Stanley Turner Ground outfit kicked off at high-flying Sidcup today bottom of London Three South East, without a point from five games. While their footballing counterparts on the
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Tributes to crash victim
Tributes have been paid to Matthew Simmonds, owner of Heathorns bookmakers, who died after a car crash. The 36-year-old, who ran the largest family-owned bookmaker in the UK, died after his car was involved in an accident between Northchapel and Petworth
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Hunt for sex attacker
Police are to blitz a village in the hunt for a man who subjected a 68-year-old woman to a sexual assault. Officers will be at the scene in Rottingdean, Brighton, at 7.40pm on Saturday, exactly a week after the attack. Police will speak to members of
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Coutts races into record books
Horsham whizz kid Daniel Coutts has raced into the record books by winning a British title in his first season. The 14-year-old is believed to be the youngest winner of an adult bike racing championship in the UK. But the Forest Boys pupil has paid the
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Swimming: Awards flood in
Brighton Dolphin won a hatful of awards at the Eastbourne Open. Daniel Richards led the way when he won the boys 12/13 years 100m breaststroke. It was his first win in an open event. Daniel also won a bronze medal in the 12/13 years 100m freestyle. Hayley
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End in sight to training saga
Brighton and Hove Albion's training ground soap opera is entering its final episode. The Seagulls are scheduled to go back to the University of Sussex at Falmer in nine days' time. Chief executive Martin Perry revealed: "If all goes well November 19 is
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The Albion week that was
MONDAY: Bristol City boss Danny Wilson predicts a Premiership future for Bobby Zamora. This after the Albion star's 12th goal of the season divides the sides at Ashton Gate. Former Seagull Wilson says: "Sometimes they want somebody tried and tested, but
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Cartwright's cup clash nightmare
Mark Cartwright cannot believe his bad luck in missing out on a nostalgic return to Withdean. The first red card of the Shrewsbury keeper's career has ruled him out of next Saturday's FA Cup first round clash. To make matters worse, the former Albion
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Diners give trendy spots a miss
Gastronomes are shunning Brighton's trendy Lanes district for treats off the beaten track, according to a new restaurant guide. Gingerman, in Norfolk Square, has been voted the best-value restaurant in the city in the annual survey, compiled for Harden's
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Tony's goals lit up tough years
The level to which Albion were reduced after being relegated from the Second Division in 1962 may be judged by the attitude of the directors to Tony Nicholas's request for a pay rise. "More money, Nicholas?" they chorussed. "What a nerve. The players
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Why Suffolk punch proved a potent mix
Many Sussex athletics supporters were scratching their heads when Nicola McDougall was declared the county champion after the recent Barns Green Half-Marathon. What was the fair-haired runner from Suffolk doing coming down to Sussex and winning a title
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It's up to you says new boss Kneller
Duncan Kneller's future as Seaford player-manager is in the hands of his players. Kneller has taken the reins following Barry Knight's resignation but he is looking for a positive and commited response from the younger players if he is to continue. The
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Frontman Jones must rest after heart scare
Striker Gavin Jones has been told to rest for a week after giving his Worthing teammates a fright. Jones complained of chest pains ahead of last week's defeat at Bedford and was taken to hospital. He had another check-up this week and was given the bad
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Lottery winners' take-away treat
National Lottery winners Brian and Angela Chewter celebrated their millionaire status - with a take-away pizza. Until yesterday, the couple from Uckfield had not even cracked open a bottle of champagne. Brian, 44, and Angela, 40, who have two daughters
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Race attack on woman, 66
A woman was punched and kicked in a racist attack while fellow bus passengers watched without helping her. The 66-year-old woman was knocked to the ground as she waited in a bus queue. But when a bus arrived, the passengers climbed on board and left the
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Debate on future of art deco building
The future of a famous art deco seafront building will be discussed at a meeting. Embassy Court, a listed building in urgent need of repair, stands at the junction of King's Road and Western Street in Brighton. The discussion will be at the Sallis Benney
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Solent are dark horses
Gary Smith insists the NBL Conference is not a three-horse race. The new campaign gets underway to-night with Worthing Thunder expected to figure in the shake-up. Teesside and Plymouth have made a habit of pipping the Sussex side to honours in the last
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Bookie's tribute to victim of terror
Friends and relatives of a man who died in the terrorist attacks in America have bought a horse in his honour. Bookie William Hill has lent its support by pledging to bet £100 on the horse every time it races. All winnings will go to charities nominated
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Stadium objection defended
Objections to the proposed new stadium for the Albion are not intended to clip the wings of the successful team, a councillor says The comments from West Sussex County Council's environment supremo Tex Pemberton come in the authority's response to new
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Back new law on child killing
I hope all readers will support Mrs B A Meade's petition to establish a new law of "killing a child through neglect" with a maximum sentence of 14 years. Should this become statute, the McWilliams' sentence should be increased to reflect this change.
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Law should protect children
As many as four expensive documents are required before you may legally drive a car. None is required to bring a child into the world. Whether marriage is by mutual consent, legalised in a registry office or solemnised in church, there should be an undertaking
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Spotlight on AFC Market
Every week, we will profile a Sussex team. This week it's AFC Market. Ground: Stanmer Park two Nickname: The Market League: Sussex Sunday Division Three Record Attendance: 200 Key Man: Goalkeeper Dan James Worst Dressed?: Barry Henshaw Joker: Lester Dewey
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Home Truths, by Jacqui Bealing
If you should find yourself in conversation with our three-year-old, Eve, sooner or later, you will hear her say: "My mummy has a baby in her tummy." For once, this is not one of her fantasies. I am, indeed, pregnant. This may not come as such a shock
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Relegated after finishing third
A Brighton football team have been relegated and fined after finishing third in their league. Ericsson II finished third in Division Three of the Brighton, Hove and District League last season and their first team were relegated from Division Two. However
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Albion v Port Vale: The teams
Goal king Bobby Zamora was fit to face Brian Horton's Port Vale at Withdean today. Zamora had been doubtful after straining a hamstring tendon in last Saturday's 1-0 win at promotion rivals Bristol City. The only Albion change was on the bench, where
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The sport of earls
From the carefully-preserved records of my venerable family, I read that not so very many centuries ago, when our manorial land was a kingdom in its own right, full-blooded young men would take their sport by hunting a peasant maiden through the woods
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Mum takes mature approach for help
Independent mother Alison Lapper is appealing to the older generation to help her with her son Parys after being let down by a string of young au pairs. Alison, 36, who was born without any arms and with partially formed legs and feet, is fiercely independent
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Who says arts get all the cash?
The report "Angry charities in art city challenge" (The Argus, November 8) paints a totally erroneous picture by supporting claims that voluntary-sector grant aid allocations have favoured cultural organisations in Brighton and Hove. Looking at the list
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Youth rugby: Honours are even
Chichester High School for Boys have been seeing a lot of Worth School, Crawley, recently. They have drawn them in both the Daily Mail Under-15 and Under-18 Cups. It was one apiece after the two games, both played at Worth, with Chichester on top in the
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Crust funds
Brian and Angela Chewter have become millionaires overnight thanks to a big National Lottery win. So far their celebrations have been confined to having a takeaway pizza at their home in Uckfield. The realisation may not yet have sunk in that they're
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A fine too far
Pensioners Edward and Barbara Fisher are being put through anguish for something that is nothing to do with them. The couple, who live in Portslade, have been told to pay a rail fine for not travelling with a ticket on the West Coastway line. But they
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Hidden cost of project
Councillors are holding an investigation into what went wrong with the Palmeira Project for severely autistic children in Hove. The project was to have stopped after agreement could not be reached over costings between Brighton and Hove City Council and
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No room at the hospital?
Has the Royal Sussex County Hospital shrunk so it cannot give the breast cancer unit more room? What happened to the space that would have been occupied by the A&E unit they wished to move from the Princess Royal Hospital - or did the powers-that-be
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Watch out for your children's eyesight
I must point out South Downs Health NHS Trust's child health service follows national guidelines for monitoring children's health, including their vision, during their pre-school years ("If only my son was given an eye test", The Argus, November 5). Pre-school
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Hunt for sex attacker
Police are to blitz a village in the hunt for a man who subjected a 68-year-old woman to a sexual assault. Officers will be at the scene in Rottingdean, Brighton, at 7.40pm on Saturday, exactly a week after the attack. Police will speak to members of
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Swimming: Awards flood in
Brighton Dolphin won a hatful of awards at the Eastbourne Open. Daniel Richards led the way when he won the boys 12/13 years 100m breaststroke. It was his first win in an open event. Daniel also won a bronze medal in the 12/13 years 100m freestyle. Hayley
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End in sight to training saga
Brighton and Hove Albion's training ground soap opera is entering its final episode. The Seagulls are scheduled to go back to the University of Sussex at Falmer in nine days' time. Chief executive Martin Perry revealed: "If all goes well November 19 is
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The Albion week that was
MONDAY: Bristol City boss Danny Wilson predicts a Premiership future for Bobby Zamora. This after the Albion star's 12th goal of the season divides the sides at Ashton Gate. Former Seagull Wilson says: "Sometimes they want somebody tried and tested, but
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Price of slowing the traffic
New speed limits for nine West Sussex villages have been announced at a cost of £51,000. Another two schemes could also be approved as part of a campaign by West Sussex County Council. The limits are part of a project to cut road accidents. Highways experts
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Bishop boogies on down to clubs
A bishop is hosting a series of gigs at nightclubs to brighten up the gloomy winter evenings for teenagers. The Right Reverend Wallace Benn, the Bishop of Lewes, will kick off the first event tomorrow at the Babylon Lounge club in Hove. It may seem an
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Terrace Talk with Anna Swallow
I don't know how busy the staff of Brighton University normally are, but some of them seem to have spare time on their hands. Enough, in fact, to while away the hours by using their employers' expensive computer network to campaign against the community
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Chivers ready to do battle with Cruyff
Not many former Albion players can say they are looking forward to playing against the likes of Barcelona and Real Madrid this season. But that is the prospect facing one-time Seagulls skipper Gary Chivers. Chivers, now 41, takes the Chelsea old boys
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Simon Says with Simon Morgan
I have to start this week by congratulating the new record breaking members of our squad. Apparently Norris McWhirter has just verified our claim that the Brighton substitutes bench at Bristol City last Saturday was the ugliest ever in football history
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Cartwright's cup clash nightmare
Mark Cartwright cannot believe his bad luck in missing out on a nostalgic return to Withdean. The first red card of the Shrewsbury keeper's career has ruled him out of next Saturday's FA Cup first round clash. To make matters worse, the former Albion
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Tony's goals lit up tough years
The level to which Albion were reduced after being relegated from the Second Division in 1962 may be judged by the attitude of the directors to Tony Nicholas's request for a pay rise. "More money, Nicholas?" they chorussed. "What a nerve. The players
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New road sign spells trouble for council
Highway signwriters will have to go back to the drawing board after a roadside howler. Motorists heading south on the A23 towards Brighton have been doing a double-take at a direction sign for Pyecomb. Unfortunately, the "e" has been missed off the end
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Stab case accused had temper, jury told
A close friend of one of two lesbian lovers accused of stabbing a teenage boy 23 times told a court she had an explosive temper. Jon Fynche, who is 6ft 4in high and weighs 20 stone, told a jury at Lewes Crown Court how he had once had to restrain Gemma
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Assault clue to man's injuries
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was found lying semi-conscious in a street. The 30-year-old, wearing a yellow fluorescent jacket, was found by police in Bell Farm Road, Uckfield. The injured man, who is thought to be local, was taken to
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Why Suffolk punch proved a potent mix
Many Sussex athletics supporters were scratching their heads when Nicola McDougall was declared the county champion after the recent Barns Green Half-Marathon. What was the fair-haired runner from Suffolk doing coming down to Sussex and winning a title
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Lottery winners' take-away treat
National Lottery winners Brian and Angela Chewter celebrated their millionaire status - with a take-away pizza. Until yesterday, the couple from Uckfield had not even cracked open a bottle of champagne. Brian, 44, and Angela, 40, who have two daughters
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Borough aim to fly the flag in FA Trophy
Eastbourne Borough are hoping to be the standard bearers for Sussex with an extended run in the FA Trophy. This following a hard-fought 1-0 win over Chatham Town in their midweek replay in Kent. Coach Nick Greenwood said: "There are only ourselves and
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Teenager held in crack bust
Sussex police have caught a teenager with 164 "rocks" of crack cocaine hidden in a bag down his trousers. Yesterday's bust was the third significant find of the addictive and deadly drug in Brighton in a week. Police are worried by the influx of crack
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Bear Briefs: Dunning's still in the job market
Former Bears coach Mark Dunning was an interested spectator at last week's defeat by Thames Valley. The Bracknell venue has plenty of memories for Dunning. He was coach of Tigers for three years and was axed by Bears after defeat there in April. Seven
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Lessons learned over home
Lessons have been learned from the row about a home for autistic children which ended up in the High Court. After Brighton and Hove City Council and NCH Action for Children failed to reach agreement about the cost of running Palmeira House, a decision
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Greens' backing for mast database
Greens have welcomed the creation of a national database recording the location of mobile phone masts. The Government's Radiocommunications Agency is plotting masts, recording locations, the type of transmitter used and power outputs. The information
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Stadium objection defended
Objections to the proposed new stadium for the Albion are not intended to clip the wings of the successful team, a councillor says The comments from West Sussex County Council's environment supremo Tex Pemberton come in the authority's response to new
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Back new law on child killing
I hope all readers will support Mrs B A Meade's petition to establish a new law of "killing a child through neglect" with a maximum sentence of 14 years. Should this become statute, the McWilliams' sentence should be increased to reflect this change.
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Date
Law should protect children
As many as four expensive documents are required before you may legally drive a car. None is required to bring a child into the world. Whether marriage is by mutual consent, legalised in a registry office or solemnised in church, there should be an undertaking
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Home Truths, by Jacqui Bealing
If you should find yourself in conversation with our three-year-old, Eve, sooner or later, you will hear her say: "My mummy has a baby in her tummy." For once, this is not one of her fantasies. I am, indeed, pregnant. This may not come as such a shock
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GP crisis worsens
West Sussex health authority was short of 45 GPs at the end of the last financial year, according to official statistics. The figures, revealed in a written parliamentary answer, show a sharp increase on the number of GP vacancies in 2000. That year,
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Albion v Port Vale: The teams
Goal king Bobby Zamora was fit to face Brian Horton's Port Vale at Withdean today. Zamora had been doubtful after straining a hamstring tendon in last Saturday's 1-0 win at promotion rivals Bristol City. The only Albion change was on the bench, where
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Mum takes mature approach for help
Independent mother Alison Lapper is appealing to the older generation to help her with her son Parys after being let down by a string of young au pairs. Alison, 36, who was born without any arms and with partially formed legs and feet, is fiercely independent
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China crisis
My friend and I had an enjoyable time at the Better Government for Older People (BGOP) event. We took part in very informative discussions with the police and councillors but were too late to vote. Regretfully, the refreshments were served in plastic
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Who says arts get all the cash?
The report "Angry charities in art city challenge" (The Argus, November 8) paints a totally erroneous picture by supporting claims that voluntary-sector grant aid allocations have favoured cultural organisations in Brighton and Hove. Looking at the list
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Youth rugby: Honours are even
Chichester High School for Boys have been seeing a lot of Worth School, Crawley, recently. They have drawn them in both the Daily Mail Under-15 and Under-18 Cups. It was one apiece after the two games, both played at Worth, with Chichester on top in the
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Youth football: Trio make trials
Three Sussex players have made it to the last 64 in the English Schools under-18s trials. Brighton, Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College boys Rob Neal, a former Albion centre of excellence full-back, and centre-back Anthony Hibbert with Eric Barrett, a
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Crust funds
Brian and Angela Chewter have become millionaires overnight thanks to a big National Lottery win. So far their celebrations have been confined to having a takeaway pizza at their home in Uckfield. The realisation may not yet have sunk in that they're
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Council's not complacent on homes crisis
Brighton and Hove City Council shares the concern raised by C Burchell ("Get cracking", Letters, November 6) that when a council home becomes vacant, it should be re-let to another tenant as soon as possible. At the beginning of this year, a new lettings
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Blame won't bring John back
Kevin Byrne of Unison (Letters, November 6) is blinding himself to the facts by suggesting the national resource crisis in social work and poor management on the part of Brighton and Hove City Council were the ultimate reasons for John Smith's tragic
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Sussex duo gunning for the French
Sussex youth duo Adam Halsey and David Tibbott are in the running for England under-21 honours. Halsey, a prop with Saracens, and Tibbott, an inside centre with London Wasps, have been selected to play for the South of England against France (West) on
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No room at the hospital?
Has the Royal Sussex County Hospital shrunk so it cannot give the breast cancer unit more room? What happened to the space that would have been occupied by the A&E unit they wished to move from the Princess Royal Hospital - or did the powers-that-be
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Watch out for your children's eyesight
I must point out South Downs Health NHS Trust's child health service follows national guidelines for monitoring children's health, including their vision, during their pre-school years ("If only my son was given an eye test", The Argus, November 5). Pre-school
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Squash: U-19s' strength in depth
Sussex under-19 boys have reached the semi-finals of the National Inter-County Championship. A hat-trick of 3-2 wins against Kent, Middlesex and Surrey secured the top position at Greenwich University. Strength in depth was the foundation of the team's
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Price of slowing the traffic
New speed limits for nine West Sussex villages have been announced at a cost of £51,000. Another two schemes could also be approved as part of a campaign by West Sussex County Council. The limits are part of a project to cut road accidents. Highways experts
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Brooker wants to dazzle again
Paul Brooker has pledged to force his way back into first team contention. The former Fulham wide man was left out of the squad for Albion's 1-0 win at Bristol City last Saturday. He made a rare appearance in the reserves on Wednesday night in a 2-2 draw
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Bishop boogies on down to clubs
A bishop is hosting a series of gigs at nightclubs to brighten up the gloomy winter evenings for teenagers. The Right Reverend Wallace Benn, the Bishop of Lewes, will kick off the first event tomorrow at the Babylon Lounge club in Hove. It may seem an
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Couple's fury over rail ticket mix-up
An elderly couple were told they faced legal action unless they settled a rail fine, which they say had nothing to do with them. A fair dodger on the Southwick to Lancing line gave their address after being caught without a £2 single ticket last month
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Terrace Talk with Anna Swallow
I don't know how busy the staff of Brighton University normally are, but some of them seem to have spare time on their hands. Enough, in fact, to while away the hours by using their employers' expensive computer network to campaign against the community
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Chivers ready to do battle with Cruyff
Not many former Albion players can say they are looking forward to playing against the likes of Barcelona and Real Madrid this season. But that is the prospect facing one-time Seagulls skipper Gary Chivers. Chivers, now 41, takes the Chelsea old boys
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Simon Says with Simon Morgan
I have to start this week by congratulating the new record breaking members of our squad. Apparently Norris McWhirter has just verified our claim that the Brighton substitutes bench at Bristol City last Saturday was the ugliest ever in football history
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Vinners Extra: Boss Drake sent the tea cups flying at Chelsea
Starting at the age of 17, Tony Nicholas had 19 years as a pro. He recalled that his Brighton career was a particularly happy time as his first son Tony was born when he and Darlene lived in Southwick. After a period on Chelsea's ground staff with Bobby
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New road sign spells trouble for council
Highway signwriters will have to go back to the drawing board after a roadside howler. Motorists heading south on the A23 towards Brighton have been doing a double-take at a direction sign for Pyecomb. Unfortunately, the "e" has been missed off the end
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Stab case accused had temper, jury told
A close friend of one of two lesbian lovers accused of stabbing a teenage boy 23 times told a court she had an explosive temper. Jon Fynche, who is 6ft 4in high and weighs 20 stone, told a jury at Lewes Crown Court how he had once had to restrain Gemma
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Assault clue to man's injuries
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was found lying semi-conscious in a street. The 30-year-old, wearing a yellow fluorescent jacket, was found by police in Bell Farm Road, Uckfield. The injured man, who is thought to be local, was taken to
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Hoyte debuts in Japan
Caroline Hoyte (Arena 80) has been selected to make her debut for Great Britain in the Eikden Road Relay Championships in Japan this month. It follows her brilliant run in the National Road Relay Championships at Birmingham where she finished third in
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Detective honoured for NY mercy dash
A Sussex policeman has been honoured for helping relatives of Britons killed in the World Trade Centre attacks. Detective Constable Clinton Novelle volunteered to fly to New York a few days after two hijacked planes crashed into the twin towers, killing
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Brother's tribute to crash victim
Magazine editor Simon Hoffman died nine days after suffering serious head injuries in a collision with a motorcyclist. Mr Hoffman, 37, of Freshfield Road, Brighton, was in collision with the motorcyclist as he crossed Eastern Road, Brighton, on Monday
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Borough aim to fly the flag in FA Trophy
Eastbourne Borough are hoping to be the standard bearers for Sussex with an extended run in the FA Trophy. This following a hard-fought 1-0 win over Chatham Town in their midweek replay in Kent. Coach Nick Greenwood said: "There are only ourselves and
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Teenager held in crack bust
Sussex police have caught a teenager with 164 "rocks" of crack cocaine hidden in a bag down his trousers. Yesterday's bust was the third significant find of the addictive and deadly drug in Brighton in a week. Police are worried by the influx of crack
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Harris so glad he stayed with Rooks
Justin Harris is delighted he decided to stick it out at Lewes. The combative midfielder was the subject of plenty of interest in the summer with Eastbourne Borough among a number of clubs keen to sign him. Crawley Town also showed interest but Harris
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Huggins: Terry went to rivals with our blessing
Hastings Town have revealed they gave Terry White their blessing to leave the Pilot Field for neighbours and rivals St Leonards. White, George Wakeling's former assistant at the Pilot Field, took over from sacked Micky Taylor on Wednesday at The Firs.
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There's no place like dome
The buildings where astronomer Sir Patrick Moore mapped the surface of the moon should be listed alongside the rest of the country's historic monuments, say heritage chiefs. English Heritage wants to protect six domes at the old Royal Observatory, Herstmonceux
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Bear Briefs: Dunning's still in the job market
Former Bears coach Mark Dunning was an interested spectator at last week's defeat by Thames Valley. The Bracknell venue has plenty of memories for Dunning. He was coach of Tigers for three years and was axed by Bears after defeat there in April. Seven
