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Look after city while I'm gone
I am from Spain and have returned there for a while. I'd like to say Brighton and Hove is an amazing place, where I have spent some of the best times of my life. I miss it a lot and I consider it my home. Please, look after it. -Jaime, St Aubyns, Hove
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Are planes safe?
Customers are unlikely to return to air travel unless they are confident the planes are safe. One can see the security checks on hand luggage but is hold luggage checked - remember Lockerbie? BA and Virgin are right to fit security doors between the cockpit
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Crimewatch hunt for attacker
The police hunt for a thug who left a cleaner fighting for life will be featured on national TV. A crew from the BBC's Crimewatch show will film at the scene of the attack in Brighton for a broadcast later this month. Philip Gray, 54, is improving in
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Idea which could save your teeth
Science students have won national acclaim for coming up with an idea which could save people's teeth. The students, from the University of Brighton, have designed bio-degradable scaffolding for diseased teeth. In layman's terms, it is a soya-based framework
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The Sage Of Sussex: Adam Trimingham
Creeping round the rural fastnesses of East and West Sussex this year, I have realised the truth of the old saying that the rich are not like the rest of us. They are more numerous and less stuffy than they were a century ago but they are rarely seen.
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The odd couple
I was amused to read about the adult pantomime at the old Co-Op Hall in London Road in the Seventies starring Jimmy Wheeler and Mrs Shufflewick (Rex Jameson) (Letters, November 5). Gerald Oxley was correct when he said the police closed the show down
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Selfish few
The article about the newly-formed residents' association in West Street, Sompting (November 13), brings the colour red to my cheeks - the red of rage, that is. Just who do they think they are? They have speed ramps and the only private car park on what
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Dangly bits
It is the same old story, isn't it? Someone is attacked in the street and no one does anything ("Racist attack on woman, 66", November 10). Surely an attacker with rings dangling temptingly from his eyebrow, lip and ears presented an ideal target but,
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Food for sport
The Hogs football team, which plays in Hove, has been honoured by the Golden Grill kebab shop which members visit each week after training. A special kebab has been named after them by the restaurant. Luckily, the Hogs are doing well, which means that
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All are equal
How sad I feel for Shuhebur Rahman, whose restaurant was vandalised (The Argus, November 3), and for all Muslims who are suffering attacks. Osama bin Laden is no more representative of Islam than the IRA and Loyalist paramilitaries are of Catholic and
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Kebab tribute to soccer squad
A five-a-side football team has had a kebab created in its honour because the players are so dedicated to their doners. The Hogs, who play in Hove, have been visiting the Golden Grill kebab house every Monday after training for four years. Now the Church
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Treason truth
"Shakespeare's famous saying" about treason, quoted by Fred Shipton (Letters, November 8), was in fact penned by the Bard's contemporary Sir John Harington, godson of Elizabeth I, proponent of water-closets and friend of the Earl of Essex (beheaded for
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Fare enough?
I wonder if there are any other disillusioned taxi users out there who are amazed at Brighton Streamline's sudden increase of fares? I use the service very early in the morning because it feels safer than walking and was shocked recently when the driver
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Dr Martens League: White quits Saints after one game
St Leonards are looking for a new manager today after Terry White resigned after less than one week in charge. White's reign at the Firs started disastrously with a 5-1 home defeat at the hands of Spalding on Saturday and afterwards White confessed he
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Why I'll always be grateful to the PFA
Cometh the hour, cometh the union. Ian Chapman will forever be grateful to the Professional Football Association who came to his rescue when he hit rock bottom. The former Albion player's world fell apart on August, 10 1997, when he suffered an injury
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FA Cup: Thommo's last chance of glory
Paul Thomsett is preparing himself for the biggest game of his 20-year career in senior football and, at the age of 37, the Lewes defender is determined to enjoy himself. Unlike his more illustrious counterparts at Stoke City, Thomsett still cleans his
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Cullip's shock move casts shadow over Albion
Danny Cullip's shock transfer request has cast a shadow over table-topping Albion's stunning start to life back in the Second Division. It brings centre stage a topic which must be gnawing away at chairman Dick Knight and his fellow directors as the Seagulls
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Hunting to start again
Hunting with dogs is to be allowed to resume across Sussex from December 17, the Government announced today. Rural Affairs Minister Alun Michael said the pursuit - which has been banned since the start of the foot and mouth outbreak - would now be permitted
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Sarah trial starts again
A new jury in the Sarah Payne murder case was today sworn in, hours after the trial was halted and the first jury discharged. The hearing was stopped at 11.10am, a day and a half into the prosecution opening of the case against the defendant Roy Whiting
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Around the world in 51 weeks
A robust crash helmet saved the life of biker Robbie Marshall when he came under fire from a South American bandit. The close escape was just one of many thrilling incidents during a gruelling 51-week round-the-world ride. Now 45-year-old Robbie, of Sussex
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Siege PCs honoured
Four police officers who ended a siege without anyone getting injured have been honoured. PCs Ivan Randall, Todd Stewart, Darren Buck and Mark Rosser received divisional congratulations for their efforts in bringing the situation to a peaceful close.
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Man assaulted in park
An Eastbourne man was attacked as he walked through one of the town's parks. The 21-year-old victim was making his way through Prince's Park on Tuesday at 7pm when he heard footsteps. He turned round and received a blow to his mouth, then another blow
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Car smashes into listed cottage
A high-powered car smashed into the side of an 18th Century thatched cottage as a couple watched TV inside. A red BMW lost control on slippery roads and ploughed into Garry Bedrich's home on the A268 at Barnet's Hill, Peasmarsh, near Rye, at 8pm yesterday
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Crimewatch hunt for attacker
The police hunt for a thug who left a cleaner fighting for life will be featured on national TV. A crew from the BBC's Crimewatch show will film at the scene of the attack in Brighton for a broadcast later this month. Philip Gray, 54, is improving in
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Hospital criticised for dose error
A coroner has criticised a hospital where an elderly patient died after accidentally being given a massive overdose of a painkiller. Instead of being given 2.5mg of diamorphine, Iris Baxter, 86, was injected with 10mg after a mistake by nurses who read
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Treason truth
"Shakespeare's famous saying" about treason, quoted by Fred Shipton (Letters, November 8), was in fact penned by the Bard's contemporary Sir John Harington, godson of Elizabeth I, proponent of water-closets and friend of the Earl of Essex (beheaded for
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Table Tennis: Revenge so sweet for Eckersley
Nigel Eckersley, the Uckfield-based veteran currently ranked No,4 on the England ranking list, is expected to improve by two places after a superb performance at Newcastle. Eckersley, 49, landed a sweet revenge victory against lifetime rival John Hilton
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A flight into confidence
Gatwick airport is one of the biggest and most successful in the world, handling more than 20 million passengers each year. But the events of September 11 have severely depressed business, leading to a loss of jobs and the cancellation of services. Just
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Fare enough?
I wonder if there are any other disillusioned taxi users out there who are amazed at Brighton Streamline's sudden increase of fares? I use the service very early in the morning because it feels safer than walking and was shocked recently when the driver
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Cycling: Champion Sharpe is king of the country
Brighton's Jonathan Sharpe, the Sussex cyclo-cross champion, led from start to finish at the Brighton Mitre senior open cyclo-cross race at Sheepcote Valley. Sharpe (Cycleweb-Saucony) held a 30-second lead at the end of the first lap and never looked
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Dr Martens League: White quits Saints after one game
St Leonards are looking for a new manager today after Terry White resigned after less than one week in charge. White's reign at the Firs started disastrously with a 5-1 home defeat at the hands of Spalding on Saturday and afterwards White confessed he
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FA Cup: Thommo's last chance of glory
Paul Thomsett is preparing himself for the biggest game of his 20-year career in senior football and, at the age of 37, the Lewes defender is determined to enjoy himself. Unlike his more illustrious counterparts at Stoke City, Thomsett still cleans his
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Cullip's shock move casts shadow over Albion
Danny Cullip's shock transfer request has cast a shadow over table-topping Albion's stunning start to life back in the Second Division. It brings centre stage a topic which must be gnawing away at chairman Dick Knight and his fellow directors as the Seagulls
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Cup can help Albion's promotion push
Albion boss Peter Taylor wants a good FA Cup run to boost the promotion push. He believes it will help rather than hinder the Seagulls in their quest for a place in Division One next season. Albion kick-off their first FA Cup campaign under Taylor against
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Minister to open school extension
Education minister Stephen Timms will open a £1 million school extension in Rottingdean tomorrow. The new wing at Longhill High School incorporates six classrooms, a drama studio, music practice rooms and offices. It was needed to enable the school to
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Woman arrested in fraud probe
Police have arrested a Brighton woman in connection with an alleged fraud by animal rights activists. A total of 35 people have now been arrested nationwide by the National Crime Squad, six of them from Sussex. The woman was among six people picked up
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Snow guarantee for revellers
Organisers of a Christmas party have guaranteed there will be snow at the event. A luxury, themed marquee complete with its own cable car will be used to create a unique seasonal atmosphere to attract up to 800 guests at a time at the showground in Hickstead
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Hunting to start again
Hunting with dogs is to be allowed to resume across Sussex from December 17, the Government announced today. Rural Affairs Minister Alun Michael said the pursuit - which has been banned since the start of the foot and mouth outbreak - would now be permitted
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Homes bid to fill nursing gap
A shortage of nurses, teachers and other key workers may be eased by a new housing scheme. The first sheltered housing project of its kind in Worthing will include affordable accommodation for workers. Development company McCarthy and Stone is due to
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Shoe is the key clue
Fibres found on Sarah Payne's shoe linked defendant Roy Whiting to her kidnap and murder, a jury has heard. They matched those on a sweatshirt found in Whiting's van, according to Timothy Langdale QC, prosecuting. He made the claim at Whiting's trial
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Sarah trial starts again
A new jury in the Sarah Payne murder case was today sworn in, hours after the trial was halted and the first jury discharged. The hearing was stopped at 11.10am, a day and a half into the prosecution opening of the case against the defendant Roy Whiting
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Around the world in 51 weeks
A robust crash helmet saved the life of biker Robbie Marshall when he came under fire from a South American bandit. The close escape was just one of many thrilling incidents during a gruelling 51-week round-the-world ride. Now 45-year-old Robbie, of Sussex
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Watch your charity boxes
Police are investigating a spate of collection box thefts in the Eastbourne and Hailsham area. Ten boxes, for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal and Breast Cancer Research, have been stolen from shops, hotels and garages in the past month. A police
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Hold-ups hit tower repairs
Delays and difficulties have held up repairs to Brighton's historic Clock Tower. Brighton and Hove City Council is restoring the tower, at the junction of Queen's Road and North Street, which was built to celebrate the golden jubilee of Queen Victoria
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Stadium point
Don Black has clearly indicated which side of the Falmer fence he sits (Letters, November 12). If the Albion were to build a new 22,374 capacity stadium and fill it every other week, it would increase current income threefold and reflect a new figure
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What's Ann Summers, then?
Brighton and Hove City Council has chosen to stick with giving out only one sex-shop licence ("Sex shop protests over ban", November 13). This is held by The Private Shop in Surrey Street. If this is the case, can the council explain what category the
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Cup heroes meet their Goliath
It is a match of which FA Cup legends are made, a classic contest of David and Goliath proportions. Lewes have never made it this far in the FA Cup in their 116 year history and, after months of qualifying rounds, they are the smallest club left in the
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Disaster for Gatwick
The number of transatlantic flights to and from Gatwick has dropped by almost a quarter since the September 11 terror attacks. The repercussions for one of Sussex's biggest employers are huge and the shock waves are affecting the whole region. Business
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Sarah trial starts again
A new jury in the Sarah Payne murder case was today sworn in, hours after the trial was halted and the first jury discharged. The hearing was stopped at 11.10am, a day and a half into the prosecution opening of the case against the defendant Roy Whiting
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Flats for Londoners
I am not surprised residents of Connaught Road, Hove, are objecting to the so-called 21st-Century monstrosity that may be allowed to blight their road (November 12). Somehow, I don't believe the planners would welcome an eight-storey glass tower in their
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Police top complaints league
Sussex Police received more complaints per officer last year than any other force in England and Wales. Figures released by the Home Office yesterday revealed 1,814 complaints were made against police officers in the county, more than six complaints for
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Hospital criticised for dose error
A coroner has criticised a hospital where an elderly patient died after accidentally being given a massive overdose of a painkiller. Instead of being given 2.5mg of diamorphine, Iris Baxter, 86, was injected with 10mg after a mistake by nurses who read
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Ring this up
A front-page article ("PC is beaten up by thugs", November 12) illustrated the dilemma police face when attending calls and the dangers faced when woefully short of adequate resources. It puts into perspective why police do not always attend 999 calls
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Waiting game
Home Office figures show there were more complaints per officer against Sussex Police last year than any other force in England and Wales. It does not sound good news for a force rocked by the resignation of its Chief Constable this year following reaction
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Table Tennis: Revenge so sweet for Eckersley
Nigel Eckersley, the Uckfield-based veteran currently ranked No,4 on the England ranking list, is expected to improve by two places after a superb performance at Newcastle. Eckersley, 49, landed a sweet revenge victory against lifetime rival John Hilton
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A flight into confidence
Gatwick airport is one of the biggest and most successful in the world, handling more than 20 million passengers each year. But the events of September 11 have severely depressed business, leading to a loss of jobs and the cancellation of services. Just
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Cycling: Champion Sharpe is king of the country
Brighton's Jonathan Sharpe, the Sussex cyclo-cross champion, led from start to finish at the Brighton Mitre senior open cyclo-cross race at Sheepcote Valley. Sharpe (Cycleweb-Saucony) held a 30-second lead at the end of the first lap and never looked
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Profiteering buses are driving us away
Bus fares on Stagecoach Coastline are to increase again on November 25. They were increased less than seven months ago, on April 29. Passengers have had to suffer a complete withdrawal of the hourly Sunday service on Route 702 between Brighton and Arundel
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Today is Taylor Day
We are giving you an exclusive opportunity to quiz Peter Taylor. The boss will answer fans' questions received through our Seagulls web site, thisisthealbion.co.uk. Send them to digisport@theargus.co.uk by noon today and the responses will appear on the
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Cup woe so far for Steele
Lee Steele is eager to end his FA Cup duck against his old club Shrewsbury. Steele was Shrewsbury's top scorer for three seasons in succession before signing for Albion and he has scored half-a-dozen goals for the Seagulls this term. FA Cup glory has
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Cup can help Albion's promotion push
Albion boss Peter Taylor wants a good FA Cup run to boost the promotion push. He believes it will help rather than hinder the Seagulls in their quest for a place in Division One next season. Albion kick-off their first FA Cup campaign under Taylor against
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Minister to open school extension
Education minister Stephen Timms will open a £1 million school extension in Rottingdean tomorrow. The new wing at Longhill High School incorporates six classrooms, a drama studio, music practice rooms and offices. It was needed to enable the school to
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Crane was unsafe, court told
The crane grab which crushed student Simon Jones to death was declared unsafe by a government inspector, a court heard. Mr Jones, 24, was killed when the jaws of the grab accidentally snapped shut as he loaded bags of stone from a ship's hold at Shoreham
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Drugs probe after loft blaze
Police confiscated more than 100 plants after a suspected cannabis nursery caught fire. Firefighters discovered the plants as they tackled a blaze in a loft in St Matthews Road, Worthing, last night. Elaborate lighting, heating and watering systems were
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Woman arrested in fraud probe
Police have arrested a Brighton woman in connection with an alleged fraud by animal rights activists. A total of 35 people have now been arrested nationwide by the National Crime Squad, six of them from Sussex. The woman was among six people picked up
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Snow guarantee for revellers
Organisers of a Christmas party have guaranteed there will be snow at the event. A luxury, themed marquee complete with its own cable car will be used to create a unique seasonal atmosphere to attract up to 800 guests at a time at the showground in Hickstead
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Homes bid to fill nursing gap
A shortage of nurses, teachers and other key workers may be eased by a new housing scheme. The first sheltered housing project of its kind in Worthing will include affordable accommodation for workers. Development company McCarthy and Stone is due to
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Dead loner's arms cache
A huge cache of guns, knives and other weapons was discovered at a flat where a man was found dead. Police found 28 handguns, 73 knives, 83 batons, laser pens and live and blank ammunition at the home of Simon Griffith. Neighbours of the 55-year-old bachelor
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Sarah's mother to speak
Sarah Payne's mother was today due to take the witness stand to talk about the last moments she spent with her daughter. Sara Payne, 32, will be the first witness for the prosecution in the trial of Roy Whiting, who is charged with the eight-year-old
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Shoe is the key clue
Fibres found on Sarah Payne's shoe linked defendant Roy Whiting to her kidnap and murder, a jury has heard. They matched those on a sweatshirt found in Whiting's van, according to Timothy Langdale QC, prosecuting. He made the claim at Whiting's trial
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Professional punter strikes it rich
Professional gambler Chris Broom and two friends have landed a payout of more than £470,000 - and could scoop a further £340,000-plus this weekend. Chris, 40, was born near Brighton racecourse and worked for Coral bookmakers before being made redundant
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Hold-ups hit tower repairs
Delays and difficulties have held up repairs to Brighton's historic Clock Tower. Brighton and Hove City Council is restoring the tower, at the junction of Queen's Road and North Street, which was built to celebrate the golden jubilee of Queen Victoria
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Stadium point
Don Black has clearly indicated which side of the Falmer fence he sits (Letters, November 12). If the Albion were to build a new 22,374 capacity stadium and fill it every other week, it would increase current income threefold and reflect a new figure
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Look after city while I'm gone
I am from Spain and have returned there for a while. I'd like to say Brighton and Hove is an amazing place, where I have spent some of the best times of my life. I miss it a lot and I consider it my home. Please, look after it. -Jaime, St Aubyns, Hove
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What's Ann Summers, then?
Brighton and Hove City Council has chosen to stick with giving out only one sex-shop licence ("Sex shop protests over ban", November 13). This is held by The Private Shop in Surrey Street. If this is the case, can the council explain what category the
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Are planes safe?
Customers are unlikely to return to air travel unless they are confident the planes are safe. One can see the security checks on hand luggage but is hold luggage checked - remember Lockerbie? BA and Virgin are right to fit security doors between the cockpit
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Two hurt in car park accident
Two pedestrians were injured when they were hit in a West Sussex car park by an automatic car driven by a 77-year-old man. A 47-year-old woman from South Harting, near Midhurst, suffered severe leg injuries in the accident. The accident happened yesterday
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Idea which could save your teeth
Science students have won national acclaim for coming up with an idea which could save people's teeth. The students, from the University of Brighton, have designed bio-degradable scaffolding for diseased teeth. In layman's terms, it is a soya-based framework
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The Sage Of Sussex: Adam Trimingham
Creeping round the rural fastnesses of East and West Sussex this year, I have realised the truth of the old saying that the rich are not like the rest of us. They are more numerous and less stuffy than they were a century ago but they are rarely seen.
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Date
Cup heroes meet their Goliath
It is a match of which FA Cup legends are made, a classic contest of David and Goliath proportions. Lewes have never made it this far in the FA Cup in their 116 year history and, after months of qualifying rounds, they are the smallest club left in the
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Leisure centre's £2m facelift
The Dolphin sports centre in Haywards Heath is to be given a £2.3 million upgrade from this month. Work is due to start on a major redevelopment of the centre on November 27 to bring it up to the standards of Burgess Hill's Triangle centre. The project
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Drugs probe after loft blaze
Police confiscated more than 100 plants after a suspected cannabis nursery caught fire. Firefighters discovered the plants as they tackled a blaze in a loft in St Matthews Road, Worthing, last night. Elaborate lighting, heating and watering systems were
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Disaster for Gatwick
The number of transatlantic flights to and from Gatwick has dropped by almost a quarter since the September 11 terror attacks. The repercussions for one of Sussex's biggest employers are huge and the shock waves are affecting the whole region. Business
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Sarah trial starts again
A new jury in the Sarah Payne murder case was today sworn in, hours after the trial was halted and the first jury discharged. The hearing was stopped at 11.10am, a day and a half into the prosecution opening of the case against the defendant Roy Whiting
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Flats for Londoners
I am not surprised residents of Connaught Road, Hove, are objecting to the so-called 21st-Century monstrosity that may be allowed to blight their road (November 12). Somehow, I don't believe the planners would welcome an eight-storey glass tower in their
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Date
Police top complaints league
Sussex Police received more complaints per officer last year than any other force in England and Wales. Figures released by the Home Office yesterday revealed 1,814 complaints were made against police officers in the county, more than six complaints for
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Date
The odd couple
I was amused to read about the adult pantomime at the old Co-Op Hall in London Road in the Seventies starring Jimmy Wheeler and Mrs Shufflewick (Rex Jameson) (Letters, November 5). Gerald Oxley was correct when he said the police closed the show down
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Date
Selfish few
The article about the newly-formed residents' association in West Street, Sompting (November 13), brings the colour red to my cheeks - the red of rage, that is. Just who do they think they are? They have speed ramps and the only private car park on what
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Date
Ring this up
A front-page article ("PC is beaten up by thugs", November 12) illustrated the dilemma police face when attending calls and the dangers faced when woefully short of adequate resources. It puts into perspective why police do not always attend 999 calls
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Date
Dangly bits
It is the same old story, isn't it? Someone is attacked in the street and no one does anything ("Racist attack on woman, 66", November 10). Surely an attacker with rings dangling temptingly from his eyebrow, lip and ears presented an ideal target but,
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Date
Food for sport
The Hogs football team, which plays in Hove, has been honoured by the Golden Grill kebab shop which members visit each week after training. A special kebab has been named after them by the restaurant. Luckily, the Hogs are doing well, which means that
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Date
All are equal
How sad I feel for Shuhebur Rahman, whose restaurant was vandalised (The Argus, November 3), and for all Muslims who are suffering attacks. Osama bin Laden is no more representative of Islam than the IRA and Loyalist paramilitaries are of Catholic and
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Date
Waiting game
Home Office figures show there were more complaints per officer against Sussex Police last year than any other force in England and Wales. It does not sound good news for a force rocked by the resignation of its Chief Constable this year following reaction
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Kebab tribute to soccer squad
A five-a-side football team has had a kebab created in its honour because the players are so dedicated to their doners. The Hogs, who play in Hove, have been visiting the Golden Grill kebab house every Monday after training for four years. Now the Church
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Date
Profiteering buses are driving us away
Bus fares on Stagecoach Coastline are to increase again on November 25. They were increased less than seven months ago, on April 29. Passengers have had to suffer a complete withdrawal of the hourly Sunday service on Route 702 between Brighton and Arundel
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Date
Why I'll always be grateful to the PFA
Cometh the hour, cometh the union. Ian Chapman will forever be grateful to the Professional Football Association who came to his rescue when he hit rock bottom. The former Albion player's world fell apart on August, 10 1997, when he suffered an injury
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Today is Taylor Day
We are giving you an exclusive opportunity to quiz Peter Taylor. The boss will answer fans' questions received through our Seagulls web site, thisisthealbion.co.uk. Send them to digisport@theargus.co.uk by noon today and the responses will appear on the
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Date
Cup woe so far for Steele
Lee Steele is eager to end his FA Cup duck against his old club Shrewsbury. Steele was Shrewsbury's top scorer for three seasons in succession before signing for Albion and he has scored half-a-dozen goals for the Seagulls this term. FA Cup glory has
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Date
Crane was unsafe, court told
The crane grab which crushed student Simon Jones to death was declared unsafe by a government inspector, a court heard. Mr Jones, 24, was killed when the jaws of the grab accidentally snapped shut as he loaded bags of stone from a ship's hold at Shoreham
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Date
Drugs probe after loft blaze
Police confiscated more than 100 plants after a suspected cannabis nursery caught fire. Firefighters discovered the plants as they tackled a blaze in a loft in St Matthews Road, Worthing, last night. Elaborate lighting, heating and watering systems were
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Date
Dead loner's arms cache
A huge cache of guns, knives and other weapons was discovered at a flat where a man was found dead. Police found 28 handguns, 73 knives, 83 batons, laser pens and live and blank ammunition at the home of Simon Griffith. Neighbours of the 55-year-old bachelor
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Date
Sarah's mother to speak
Sarah Payne's mother was today due to take the witness stand to talk about the last moments she spent with her daughter. Sara Payne, 32, will be the first witness for the prosecution in the trial of Roy Whiting, who is charged with the eight-year-old
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Date
Professional punter strikes it rich
Professional gambler Chris Broom and two friends have landed a payout of more than £470,000 - and could scoop a further £340,000-plus this weekend. Chris, 40, was born near Brighton racecourse and worked for Coral bookmakers before being made redundant
