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Ex-pub boss's church post
A former publican has become Brighton and Hove's first openly gay church minister. Mark James, 64, was ordained into the Corinthian Church on Friday. He hopes to increase the number of blessings given to gay couples. The Corinthian Church was set up in
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Good luck with the bins service
What a job Steve White has taken on (The Argus, November 3). I have noticed refuse collections have vastly improved in the city centre, making it look better for our many visitors. Putting out our services to private contractors is not always the best
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Support BA
Having recently been to New York as a result of the Twin Towers tragedy, I agree with the BA chairman's comments on people such as Bruce Willis who are too wimpish to fly. We went mainly to fly the flag with BA to support relatives in NY and to challenge
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Bonfire night is next month
Bonfire night celebrations have been given the go-ahead in Eastbourne - for December. Eastbourne Bonfire Society (EBS) applied to the town's borough council to use seafront land near the Sovereign Centre for fireworks and a bonfire. The society, which
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Family Life, by Bini McCall
This week I have dug out all my winter woollies and put the heating on full. Daughter, like most teenagers, is happy to carry on going to school wearing just a blouse and skirt, insisting she doesn't need a sweatshirt or coat. I think it's got more to
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Voice Of The Third Age: Lis Solkhon
Well, we can all sleep soundly in our beds now we know the professional life of one of our best-loved broadcasters has been saved by the Great British Public. I refer, of course, to Jimmy Young. He must be one of the best-known Voices of the Third Age
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Dome trial jury shown nail gun
A jury has been shown a high-powered nail gun allegedly used by raiders to break through the Millennium Dome's diamond vault. Brighton man Kevin Meredith, 34, of Auckland Drive, is among those accused of conspiracy to rob a diamond exhibition at the attraction
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Behan and terrorism
Brian Behan says "Let's all speak out before it's too late" (Letters, November 1). Well, let's, Brian. The destruction of the World Trade Centre was an act of terrorism. The bombing of Afghanistan is an act of terrorism. Where does this leave Brian? As
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Right To Roam maps unveiled
Three per cent of the countryside in the South East will be opened up to walkers under Right To Roam proposals unveiled today. Patches of the South Downs plus some heathland and registered commons in East and West Sussex are included in the draft maps
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Why football clubs lose money
While I waited for the backlash from Albion fans to "Sod all" (Letters, November 5), I picked up the following on TV Ceefax pages and thought readers might be interested. A survey taken by financial advisers Deloitte and Touche found that 16 Nationwide
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Why wouldn't stadium pay its way?
Don Black (Letters, November 5) implied the Albion will not be able to fund the new community stadium at Falmer. This conveniently overlooks the fact that Brighton and Hove City Council officers say they are satisfied with the club's business case. Mr
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Stadium represents progress
As a former resident of Brighton and Hove, I cannot believe the continuing anti-Falmer campaign still being waged by a small minority. Brighton and Hove needs a community stadium and has for a long time. Such a project represents progress. People want
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Ordeal at the tip
I just had to comment on the local amenity tips after Lancashire Lad's tale (November 8). My family and I recently had to clear out my mother's house, including everything in the attic. The cheapest way to do this, we decided, was to hire a Transit van
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Ryman League: Jack is all right despite deadlock
Leaders Bognor were held to their fourth successive draw in division one against solid Slough Town at Nyewood Lane. Manager Jack Pearce has happy enough with the goalless deadlock. He said: "That was a good home performance apart from in the vital areas
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Why Rudyard left Rottingdean
The historic village of Rottingdean wants tourists to see its many charms, which range from a windmill to tea rooms. But the main attractions are the house of author Rudyard Kipling and the public gardens named after him. How ironic that Rottingdean should
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Beach blues
Yes, we would all like to see a blue flag flying on Brighton beaches. Regretfully, this will never happen while Southern Water operates in this area. The suggestion was made, many years ago, that the outfall under the Palace Pier should be sealed off
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County League: Taylor-made as his youngsters come of age
Littlehampton boss Andy Taylor heaped praise on his young side after their 5-1 demolition of Peacehaven. Steve Davies scored twice and had a hand in two more as the Marigolds made it four wins from their last five games. Stuart Sell, Darren Akmankalns
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FA Trophy: Selsey, Burgess Hill and Lewes fly Sussex flag
Three Sussex sides will go into today's draw for the last 32 of the FA Carlsberg Vase. County League sides Selsey and Burgess Hill both recorded fine wins to join Lewes in the third round. Selsey went through 2-0 against Concord Rangers thanks to second-half
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Dr Martens League: Owen delighted as the Reds stay on top
Crawley coach Brian Owen was "highly satisfied" with his team's performance as they stayed top of the premier division with a 0-0 draw at Stafford. He picked out goalkeeper Andy Little, Rob Collins and Ben Judge, making his league debut in place of suspended
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Puff away in private, please
No one believes the number of people smoking cannabis has dropped. And yet there has been a big decline in the number of people convicted of possessing cannabis in Sussex during the past five years. Police deny they have changed their attitude to cannabis
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War isn't a civilised response
George Bush's claim that the bombing of Afghanistan is a war to defend civilisation somehow manages to be both ludicrous and sickening at the same time. The world's richest countries bombing one of the world's poorest is not a civilised response to the
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White the master for Bears
Thames Valley Tigers 96, Brighton Bears 108: Albert White reckons sharpshooting Bears are ready to frighten the life out of the rest of British basketball. The man hailed by coach Nick Nurse as the best player in the league piled up 40 points and ten
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Taylor puzzled by fans' booing
Albion 1, Port Vale 0: There is just no pleasing a small minority of Albion fans. Micky Adams was sent hate mail when he left for Leicester and Brian Horton was promised a frosty reception on his return to the club with Vale. As it turned out he received
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Albion enjoy high life
Richard Carpenter has told Albion to enjoy another stint on top of the table. Saturday's 1-0 home win against Port Vale and Brentford's 3-2 defeat at Stoke took the Seagulls back to the Second Division summit. They were there for a fortnight in September
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Pop Idol dream ends for Katie
Pop Idol contestant Katie Neiman scooped fourth place on the TV show but failed to make it through to the grand final. The 17-year-old, from Pembroke Crescent, Hove, wowed audiences with her performance of Shania Twain's From This Moment on Saturday night
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Village bids to pull in tourists
A village is out to boost its tourist potential by encouraging foreign visitors. Better signposting and coach parking facilities are being sought as Rottingdean, near Brighton, tries to put itself firmly on the tourist map. The village's charms include
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Gang louts beat up policeman
A policeman was recovering today after being kicked senseless by a gang of thugs in Worthing town centre. Two officers were surrounded by a gang of 30 yobs as they tried to arrest a man near the Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant in South Street shortly
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A match to remember
More than 1,000 spectators turned out to watch a charity football match in honour of a fan who died in the US terrorist attacks. The match, between supporters of Brighton and Hove Albion and Crystal Palace, was organised in memory of Seagulls fan Robert
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Victory's not so sweet for fall victim
A pensioner has been left without a penny despite a £1,500 payout over a fall in a supermarket. Valerie Stevens was hoping for compensation but after more than a year of negotiations the payout only covered the cost of a loan she had agreed with Claims
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Ex-pub boss's church post
A former publican has become Brighton and Hove's first openly gay church minister. Mark James, 64, was ordained into the Corinthian Church on Friday. He hopes to increase the number of blessings given to gay couples. The Corinthian Church was set up in
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Resort's heritage cash boost
A £65,000 English Heritage grant will help rejuvenate Worthing, council chiefs said today. Campaigners are confident the money will be matched in successive years as a rolling programme of improvements is carried out. The cash follows a bid by Worthing
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Support BA
Having recently been to New York as a result of the Twin Towers tragedy, I agree with the BA chairman's comments on people such as Bruce Willis who are too wimpish to fly. We went mainly to fly the flag with BA to support relatives in NY and to challenge
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Family Life, by Bini McCall
This week I have dug out all my winter woollies and put the heating on full. Daughter, like most teenagers, is happy to carry on going to school wearing just a blouse and skirt, insisting she doesn't need a sweatshirt or coat. I think it's got more to
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Sussex pays tribute to the fallen
Thousands gathered across Sussex on Remembrance Sunday to honour those killed in war and to pray for peace. The county united in two minutes' silence at 11am as people paid their respects to those who gave their lives for their country. In Brighton, more
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Sussex pays tribute to the fallen
Thousands gathered across Sussex on Remembrance Sunday to honour those killed in war and to pray for peace. The county united in two minutes' silence at 11am as people paid their respects to those who gave their lives for their country. In Brighton, more
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Sussex pays tribute to the fallen
Thousands gathered across Sussex on Remembrance Sunday to honour those killed in war and to pray for peace. The county united in two minutes' silence at 11am as people paid their respects to those who gave their lives for their country. In Brighton, more
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£3.2m to keep hospital in shape
Run-down Crawley Hospital needs £3.2 million in repairs to bring it up to scratch, according to a new report. Consultants who carried out a survey on the 50-year-old building say the main structure is sound and could last another 50 years. But the inspectors
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Dome trial jury shown nail gun
A jury has been shown a high-powered nail gun allegedly used by raiders to break through the Millennium Dome's diamond vault. Brighton man Kevin Meredith, 34, of Auckland Drive, is among those accused of conspiracy to rob a diamond exhibition at the attraction
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Why football clubs lose money
While I waited for the backlash from Albion fans to "Sod all" (Letters, November 5), I picked up the following on TV Ceefax pages and thought readers might be interested. A survey taken by financial advisers Deloitte and Touche found that 16 Nationwide
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Why wouldn't stadium pay its way?
Don Black (Letters, November 5) implied the Albion will not be able to fund the new community stadium at Falmer. This conveniently overlooks the fact that Brighton and Hove City Council officers say they are satisfied with the club's business case. Mr
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Why Rudyard left Rottingdean
The historic village of Rottingdean wants tourists to see its many charms, which range from a windmill to tea rooms. But the main attractions are the house of author Rudyard Kipling and the public gardens named after him. How ironic that Rottingdean should
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Beach blues
Yes, we would all like to see a blue flag flying on Brighton beaches. Regretfully, this will never happen while Southern Water operates in this area. The suggestion was made, many years ago, that the outfall under the Palace Pier should be sealed off
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Hunting isn't a city priority
I note David Lepper claims to receive more correspondence on the "need" for a ban on hunting with dogs than any other issue (November 6). I find that rather difficult to believe. It must have been weeks and weeks since I last recall being unable to get
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Dr Martens League: Owen delighted as the Reds stay on top
Crawley coach Brian Owen was "highly satisfied" with his team's performance as they stayed top of the premier division with a 0-0 draw at Stafford. He picked out goalkeeper Andy Little, Rob Collins and Ben Judge, making his league debut in place of suspended
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Dr Martens League: Worst days of my life
Terry White, the new St Leonards player-manager has yet to sign a contract at The Firs. But White and chairman John Cornelius may think twice before putting pen to paper. Especially after Saints' display in this Dr Martens eastern division fixture. White
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Islamist threat as big as communism
Like so many politically-correct opinionators, Tony Greenstein leans over so far backwards to defend British Taliban supporters that his head must touch his heels (Letters, November 7). British Muslims are not flying out to fight for the Taliban on account
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White the master for Bears
Thames Valley Tigers 96, Brighton Bears 108: Albert White reckons sharpshooting Bears are ready to frighten the life out of the rest of British basketball. The man hailed by coach Nick Nurse as the best player in the league piled up 40 points and ten
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Albion enjoy high life
Richard Carpenter has told Albion to enjoy another stint on top of the table. Saturday's 1-0 home win against Port Vale and Brentford's 3-2 defeat at Stoke took the Seagulls back to the Second Division summit. They were there for a fortnight in September
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Village bids to pull in tourists
A village is out to boost its tourist potential by encouraging foreign visitors. Better signposting and coach parking facilities are being sought as Rottingdean, near Brighton, tries to put itself firmly on the tourist map. The village's charms include
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Gang louts beat up policeman
A policeman was recovering today after being kicked senseless by a gang of thugs in Worthing town centre. Two officers were surrounded by a gang of 30 yobs as they tried to arrest a man near the Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant in South Street shortly
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Hostel mums' safety fears
Parents fear their children's lives are being put at risk by delays to repair work at their flats. Broken and missing gates and fences mean children living at a hostel for homeless families have to be supervised whenever they play in the back garden.
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Children find body in river
Police have been trying to identify a man whose body was pulled from a Sussex river. Two 13-year-old boys spotted the body wedged between posts under a bridge leading to Denton Island, Newhaven. A lifeboat was alerted and the body retrieved after an hour-long
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Farm raiders steal 50 animals
Thieves made off with 50 animals including dogs, cats and hens after smashing equipment in a raid on a Sussex farm. The raiders broke into Quimpers Stud at Rodmell, near Lewes, at night and took 23 dogs, seven puppies, 14 cats, four bantam hens, a hamster
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Last-ditch bid to block flats
Neighbours want to overturn plans for a new block of flats described by its developer as a 21st Century landmark. The development, described as the first truly modern piece of architecture to be built in Brighton and Hove, will tower over nearby Victorian
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Dog is far from innocent
I like dogs. I especially like looking at pictures of dogs. But, in all honesty, the story about the Staffordshire bull terrier (November 8) was quite appalling and disturbing. How can Summer's owner possibly say this dog didn't deserve to be destroyed
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Six hurt as smash shuts A27
Six people, including two children, were hurt in a crash involving three cars on the A27 near Lewes. A Citroen Xsantia travelling east was involved in a head-on smash with a Renault Clio at the Beddingham roundabout at 3.10pm yesterday. The Xsantia's
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Cannabis: A softer approach
The number of drug users convicted of possessing cannabis in Sussex has fallen by almost a fifth in the last two years. There is no evidence that the number of people using the drug has dropped and next year, when cannabis laws are relaxed, the number
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Freedom fight
There were moving scenes at war memorials all over Sussex yesterday as people observed Remembrance Day. This year November 11 fell on a Sunday and it was also two months since the atrocities in America, which killed thousands of people. Those taking part
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Price on Freddie Mercury's head
A giant portrait of rock superstar Freddie Mercury which used to hang outside a Brighton gay pub is to go under the hammer. The portrait - one of two which hung outside the Queen's Head in George Street, Brighton - will be sold during a tribute night
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Hunting isn't a city priority
I note David Lepper claims to receive more correspondence on the "need" for a ban on hunting with dogs than any other issue (November 6). I find that rather difficult to believe. It must have been weeks and weeks since I last recall being unable to get
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Dr Martens League: Worst days of my life
Terry White, the new St Leonards player-manager has yet to sign a contract at The Firs. But White and chairman John Cornelius may think twice before putting pen to paper. Especially after Saints' display in this Dr Martens eastern division fixture. White
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Islamist threat as big as communism
Like so many politically-correct opinionators, Tony Greenstein leans over so far backwards to defend British Taliban supporters that his head must touch his heels (Letters, November 7). British Muslims are not flying out to fight for the Taliban on account
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Hostel mums' safety fears
Parents fear their children's lives are being put at risk by delays to repair work at their flats. Broken and missing gates and fences mean children living at a hostel for homeless families have to be supervised whenever they play in the back garden.
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Children find body in river
Police have been trying to identify a man whose body was pulled from a Sussex river. Two 13-year-old boys spotted the body wedged between posts under a bridge leading to Denton Island, Newhaven. A lifeboat was alerted and the body retrieved after an hour-long
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Date
Farm raiders steal 50 animals
Thieves made off with 50 animals including dogs, cats and hens after smashing equipment in a raid on a Sussex farm. The raiders broke into Quimpers Stud at Rodmell, near Lewes, at night and took 23 dogs, seven puppies, 14 cats, four bantam hens, a hamster
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Last-ditch bid to block flats
Neighbours want to overturn plans for a new block of flats described by its developer as a 21st Century landmark. The development, described as the first truly modern piece of architecture to be built in Brighton and Hove, will tower over nearby Victorian
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Date
Good luck with the bins service
What a job Steve White has taken on (The Argus, November 3). I have noticed refuse collections have vastly improved in the city centre, making it look better for our many visitors. Putting out our services to private contractors is not always the best
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Date
Dog is far from innocent
I like dogs. I especially like looking at pictures of dogs. But, in all honesty, the story about the Staffordshire bull terrier (November 8) was quite appalling and disturbing. How can Summer's owner possibly say this dog didn't deserve to be destroyed
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Date
Six hurt as smash shuts A27
Six people, including two children, were hurt in a crash involving three cars on the A27 near Lewes. A Citroen Xsantia travelling east was involved in a head-on smash with a Renault Clio at the Beddingham roundabout at 3.10pm yesterday. The Xsantia's
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Bonfire night is next month
Bonfire night celebrations have been given the go-ahead in Eastbourne - for December. Eastbourne Bonfire Society (EBS) applied to the town's borough council to use seafront land near the Sovereign Centre for fireworks and a bonfire. The society, which
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Voice Of The Third Age: Lis Solkhon
Well, we can all sleep soundly in our beds now we know the professional life of one of our best-loved broadcasters has been saved by the Great British Public. I refer, of course, to Jimmy Young. He must be one of the best-known Voices of the Third Age
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Date
Cannabis: A softer approach
The number of drug users convicted of possessing cannabis in Sussex has fallen by almost a fifth in the last two years. There is no evidence that the number of people using the drug has dropped and next year, when cannabis laws are relaxed, the number
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Gang louts beat up policeman
A policeman was recovering today after being kicked senseless by a gang of thugs in Worthing town centre. Two officers were surrounded by a gang of 30 yobs as they tried to arrest a man near the Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant in South Street shortly
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Behan and terrorism
Brian Behan says "Let's all speak out before it's too late" (Letters, November 1). Well, let's, Brian. The destruction of the World Trade Centre was an act of terrorism. The bombing of Afghanistan is an act of terrorism. Where does this leave Brian? As
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Right To Roam maps unveiled
Three per cent of the countryside in the South East will be opened up to walkers under Right To Roam proposals unveiled today. Patches of the South Downs plus some heathland and registered commons in East and West Sussex are included in the draft maps
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Date
Stadium represents progress
As a former resident of Brighton and Hove, I cannot believe the continuing anti-Falmer campaign still being waged by a small minority. Brighton and Hove needs a community stadium and has for a long time. Such a project represents progress. People want
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Ordeal at the tip
I just had to comment on the local amenity tips after Lancashire Lad's tale (November 8). My family and I recently had to clear out my mother's house, including everything in the attic. The cheapest way to do this, we decided, was to hire a Transit van
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Ryman League: Jack is all right despite deadlock
Leaders Bognor were held to their fourth successive draw in division one against solid Slough Town at Nyewood Lane. Manager Jack Pearce has happy enough with the goalless deadlock. He said: "That was a good home performance apart from in the vital areas
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Date
County League: Taylor-made as his youngsters come of age
Littlehampton boss Andy Taylor heaped praise on his young side after their 5-1 demolition of Peacehaven. Steve Davies scored twice and had a hand in two more as the Marigolds made it four wins from their last five games. Stuart Sell, Darren Akmankalns
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Freedom fight
There were moving scenes at war memorials all over Sussex yesterday as people observed Remembrance Day. This year November 11 fell on a Sunday and it was also two months since the atrocities in America, which killed thousands of people. Those taking part
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Date
Price on Freddie Mercury's head
A giant portrait of rock superstar Freddie Mercury which used to hang outside a Brighton gay pub is to go under the hammer. The portrait - one of two which hung outside the Queen's Head in George Street, Brighton - will be sold during a tribute night
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FA Trophy: Selsey, Burgess Hill and Lewes fly Sussex flag
Three Sussex sides will go into today's draw for the last 32 of the FA Carlsberg Vase. County League sides Selsey and Burgess Hill both recorded fine wins to join Lewes in the third round. Selsey went through 2-0 against Concord Rangers thanks to second-half
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Puff away in private, please
No one believes the number of people smoking cannabis has dropped. And yet there has been a big decline in the number of people convicted of possessing cannabis in Sussex during the past five years. Police deny they have changed their attitude to cannabis
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Date
War isn't a civilised response
George Bush's claim that the bombing of Afghanistan is a war to defend civilisation somehow manages to be both ludicrous and sickening at the same time. The world's richest countries bombing one of the world's poorest is not a civilised response to the
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Taylor puzzled by fans' booing
Albion 1, Port Vale 0: There is just no pleasing a small minority of Albion fans. Micky Adams was sent hate mail when he left for Leicester and Brian Horton was promised a frosty reception on his return to the club with Vale. As it turned out he received
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Pop Idol dream ends for Katie
Pop Idol contestant Katie Neiman scooped fourth place on the TV show but failed to make it through to the grand final. The 17-year-old, from Pembroke Crescent, Hove, wowed audiences with her performance of Shania Twain's From This Moment on Saturday night
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A match to remember
More than 1,000 spectators turned out to watch a charity football match in honour of a fan who died in the US terrorist attacks. The match, between supporters of Brighton and Hove Albion and Crystal Palace, was organised in memory of Seagulls fan Robert
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Old school wrecked by fire
A fire which destroyed a derelict East Sussex school is being treated as arson, police said today. The blaze swept through Charters Ancaster School in Penland Road, Bexhill, early on Friday. Police spokesman Mark Hazelby said police were treating the
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Bus strikes are off
Bus workers have suspended strike action which was to have continued today on some services around Hastings. The announcement follows a breakthrough in negotiations between union officials and managers. Transport and General Workers' Union members in
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Victory's not so sweet for fall victim
A pensioner has been left without a penny despite a £1,500 payout over a fall in a supermarket. Valerie Stevens was hoping for compensation but after more than a year of negotiations the payout only covered the cost of a loan she had agreed with Claims
