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Stadium fight will be tough, fans told
Seven hundred fans, including celebrities Des Lynam and Norman Cook, attended a campaign launch for Albion's stadium bid. They were told the future of the club depended on the £44 million stadium at Falmer getting the go-ahead. But they were warned
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Funding boost for schools project
A programme enabling state and independent schools to work together has been given a second-year funding increase. The education partnership project between East Brighton College of Media Arts (COMART) in Whitehawk, Brighton, Falmer High School and independent
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Call my bluff
In rip-off Britain, I'm surprised fresh air has not got a fee. I agree with Ms Smith on taxi fare rises. I suggest we do as Clint Eastwood did at the end of Coogan's Bluff. At the journey's end, just say: "There's the fare, including tip." -The American
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Work for all
So Gatwick is in decline with fewer passengers and loss of jobs (The Argus, November 15). But there is a silver lining in that aeroplanes are the worst polluters, with the highest energy consumption and, moreover, tax-free fuel for which all other transport
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United aces enjoy a champagne moment
B & M United have added some class and professionalism to Sussex Sunday League football. The Division Seven outfit award their man-of-the-match a bottle of bubbly and a trophy after every game. Manager Andrew Teague donates the trophy and he nominates
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Big keeper nets goals for ATS too
ATS Southern have a secret weapon in their quest for the Division Eight title in the Sussex Sunday Football League. The second-placed side's goalkeeper is a 6ft 10ins giant who also goes up front for corners. Goalkeeper Nathan Taylor is so big he has
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Albion 1, Shrewsbury 0
Albion, who had never met Shrewsbury in the FA Cup, started brightly as they looked to ensure there were no slip ups against their Third Division opponents. But it was the Shrews who had the first shot of the match, Jemson hitting an optimistic effort
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Nervy Albion clear first hurdle
Albion edged through to Sunday's F.A. Cup Second Round draw. Bobby Zamora was the match winner yet again for the Seagulls netting his 14th goal of the season in the first half. Peter Taylor's team had to fight all the way for their 16th win at Withdean
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Trapped in blazing building
A man was trapped in a lift one floor above a chemical blaze. More than 100 people were evacuated from an industrial block in New England Street, Brighton, following the fire. Firefighters entered the building yesterday at midday and the trapped man was
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Rapt respect
I wasn't appalled at the "lack of organisation" at the Old Steine cenotaph for Remembrance Sunday ("Messterpiece", Letters, November 14). What "Name and address supplied" didn't notice was the rapt attention given to the proceedings by hundreds of fellow
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We know how
Having read the correspondence about the Remembrance Services at Brighton cenotaph and Hove war memorial (Letters, November 14), may I respectfully suggest the organisers of these two events turn to the Rottingdean branch of the Royal British Legion for
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Athletics: The pride of Patcham
Patcham have qualified for the National Schools Athletics Cup final next month. They will compete in the intermediate girls event. Their team were second in the regional race at Belvedere, Kent. Hannah Bates was second, Keely Gunn fifth, Hannah Chong
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Judo: Hard work pays off for Welsh
LizWelsh beat one of her best mates to a gold medal at the British Junior Judo Championships thanks to a 13-hour-a-day fitness, and education regime. The 17-year-old Brighton club ace overcame Sophie Johnstone (Lewes Bridgeview) in the girls 16-17 years
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Right to roam will mean little
The new South Downs national park is likely to have an unenviable distinction - it will be the English national park with some of the least accessible countryside. Only what is classified as unimproved grassland, about three per cent of the land area
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Short shrift
There has been a lot in The Argus recently about the increasing level of homelessness because of the low rate of housing benefit. It was a stated aim of this Government to change the way housing benefit levels were to be calculated in order to reduce
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Holding heads in shame
Abdul Ahmadi is suffering twice over as a result of the brutal regime that is being ousted in Afghanistan. He fears his pregnant wife and his daughter may have been killed by the Taliban as he has not heard from them since July. Mr Ahmadi, who runs a
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Gordon's men are in the title running
Gary Gordon likes to get involved as East Grinstead's director of rugby. He was not content just watching from the touchline as his side closed in on the promotion places last weekend. Instead, he got out in the middle and helped Gs come from 20-12 down
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Not only one good school at Fiveways
"Ideal spot for young families" (The Argus Property, November 7) quoted Mark Andrew, of Raymond Beaumont, talking about the "excellent education facilities" at the Balfour School but failed to mention any of the other schools in the area. All the local
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FA Cup: Proud day for captain Cable
Marc Cable, the 27-year old captain of FA Cup minnows Lewes, is relishing Sunday's first round clash with Stoke City. As the former captain of a Wimbledon youth team that played against the likes of David Beckham and Paul Scholes at Old Trafford, a young
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England ace sinks Albion ladies
Brighton and Hove Albion lost 1-0 at Leeds in the AXA FA Women's Premier League. The Seagulls were unlucky not to take the lead after 30 minutes when Emma Mead shot wide following an Ali Read free kick. The teams were level at half-time and the Seagulls
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FA Cup: Harris fitness boost for Lewes
Justin Harris has handed Lewes a huge boost ahead of Sunday's FA Cup first round clash with Stoke City. The 25-year-old hardman midfielder looked set to be ruled out after injuring a hand in an accident at work earlier in the week. However, Harris has
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Ford following Rooks and Seagulls in the FA Cup
Steve Ford has a special interest in the other big FA Cup tie for Sussex this weekend. Not many people, apart from Gary Elphick, can say they have played for both Lewes and Stoke. Ford has, so Albion's community scheme manager is fascinated by tomorrow's
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Baggage handlers lose contract
A baggage-handling company which announced it was axing up to 250 jobs at Gatwick has lost a major contract to a rival firm. Aviance has lost the Delta Airlines contract for ground handling of its passengers and baggage to Servisair. The contract operates
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The Albion week that was
MONDAY: Richard Carpenter tells Albion to revel in another stint at the top of the table. "We have come up from the Third Division and now we are sitting on top of the Second, so it's a big plus for us," says the powerful midfielder. "We have got to enjoy
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Simon Says with Simon Morgan
The recent spell of cold weather is a sure sign that winter is on the way. We have exceeded expectations through the hot late summer and the mild autumn months - can we continue our good form through the freezing winter period? The boiling temperatures
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Vinners Extra: Albion old boy put local club on the map
Harry Sargent did get his chance to play inside-left on a few occasions. He played for the Albion as the following line-up for a Combination match at Arsenal shows: Harry Baldwin; Stan Risdon, Stan Willemse, Len Darling, Jack Dugnolle, Henry Wood, Bob
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Charities' plea for more cash
Charities and community groups have launched a campaign calling for an increase in funding levels. The Double It campaign will protest against the level of grant aid allocated to the voluntary sector by Brighton and Hove City Council. Thousands of postcards
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Madcap antics help Children In Need
A panda driving a go-kart and a pasta fanatic eating spaghetti with one hand behind his back were just two of the spectacles as Children In Need frolics took hold of Sussex. Workers dressed up and performed wacky stunts as thousands of people took part
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Man quizzed in suspected race attack
An Iranian woman was slashed from forehead to chin in a suspected race attack. The 55-year-old woman, who has not been named, was attacked as she got out of her car outside her home in Aldsworth Avenue, Worthing. She was sprayed in the face with an incapacitant
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There is plenty to play for at United
Micky French believes Eastbourne United's season is very much alive. A 4-2 win at Hassocks in midweek lifted United out of the relegation zone in Division One of the County League. French said: "I thought we looked a very good side in the first half.
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Drake strolls back into the race spotlight
Brighton and Hove's Julie Drake stepped back into the limelight with a fourth place in Steyning Athletic Club's golden anniversary celebration race walk. Steyning members dominated the field of nearly 100 walkers which competed from all over the south
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Edwards hints at quitting Peacehaven
Peter Edwards has hinted he could quit as manager of Peacehaven. Edwards left for a week's holiday this week saying he needed time to consider his future. Peacehaven were hammered 5-1 at home by Littlehampton last Saturday and then lost at home to Horsham
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Despair at Muslim's war death
An MP today condemned the "desperate waste of a young life" after a Muslim from Sussex was killed fighting for the Taliban. Officials for Islamic militant groups said Abu Wahid, 26, from Crawley was one of five British Muslims killed in Afghanistan. Crawley's
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Hastings won't have White back
Hastings manager George Wakeling has said there is no place for Terry White back at the club. White quit the Pilot Field last week to join neighbours and rivals St Leonards before leaving The Firs after only one match in charge. His sole game as manager
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Peer to speak about his discrimination
Lord Dholakia will speak about his experiences of discrimination and integration at a seminar. The Lib Dem peer, who lives in Haywards Heath, is a former member of the Sussex Police Complaints Authority. The other speakers will be disability consultant
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Mixed fortunes for Sidley bosses
Sidley's search for another striker ended in disappointment in the week. Eastbourne Borough's Keith Miles opted to join Rye and Iden United in County League Division Two but there was some good news with leading scorer Peter Baker pledging his future
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Hair led to killer, jury told
A single blonde hair from Sarah Payne's head proves Roy Whiting was her killer, a court heard. The hair was found on a red sweatshirt seized from Whiting's Fiat Ducato van when he was arrested the day after eight-year-old Sarah disappeared on July 1 last
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Hair led to killer, jury told
A single blonde hair from Sarah Payne's head proves Roy Whiting was her killer, a court heard. The hair was found on a red sweatshirt seized from Whiting's Fiat Ducato van when he was arrested the day after eight-year-old Sarah disappeared on July 1 last
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Vingoe's race for Trophy action
Mark Vingoe is hoping to be declared fit for Worthing Thunder's quarter-final date. Gary Smith's men host Coventry or Plymouth in the last eight of the NBL Trophy next Saturday. If all goes to plan, 21-year-old Vingoe will be back in the fray after being
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Minister at school extension opening
A heavily over-subscribed school has had its long awaited million pound extension opened. Schools standards minister Stephen Timms formally opened the extension at Longhill High School in Rottingdean yesterday. The new teaching block, with six classrooms
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Bin boss takes to the streets
Binmen's boss Steve White is getting a taste of life at the sharp end by spending a week collecting rubbish. The general manager of Brighton and Hove City Council's refuse and street cleansing department donned gloves and protective clothing to experience
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Call my bluff
In rip-off Britain, I'm surprised fresh air has not got a fee. I agree with Ms Smith on taxi fare rises. I suggest we do as Clint Eastwood did at the end of Coogan's Bluff. At the journey's end, just say: "There's the fare, including tip." -The American
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Wrong direction
Barbara Powell (Letters, November 16) asks why the stormwater tunnel from Brighton Marina to Shoreham harbour can't be used to take Brighton and Hove sewage to be treated at a brownfield site in Shoreham harbour. This would be a bit difficult because
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United aces enjoy a champagne moment
B & M United have added some class and professionalism to Sussex Sunday League football. The Division Seven outfit award their man-of-the-match a bottle of bubbly and a trophy after every game. Manager Andrew Teague donates the trophy and he nominates
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Nervy Albion clear first hurdle
Albion edged through to Sunday's F.A. Cup Second Round draw. Bobby Zamora was the match winner yet again for the Seagulls netting his 14th goal of the season in the first half. Peter Taylor's team had to fight all the way for their 16th win at Withdean
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Fuelling a recession
Same old chestnut, I know, but last week in Calais the price of diesel was equivalent to 45p, as against 75p per litre here. This 35p is a huge difference. When this recession bites and our industry grinds to a halt, do you think our smug Chancellor will
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Trapped in blazing building
A man was trapped in a lift one floor above a chemical blaze. More than 100 people were evacuated from an industrial block in New England Street, Brighton, following the fire. Firefighters entered the building yesterday at midday and the trapped man was
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Number's up
In recent times, male groups such as Westlife and Boyzone have dominated pop but they were in no way a new phenomenon. The Inkspots were probably the forerunners and in the Sixties The Beatles and The Bachelors were kings of the boy groups. Across the
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We pitch in
I am a 25-year-old Sunday league footballer and played at Braepool on Remembrance Sunday in a cup match. Although at 11am we were playing, both teams observed a one-minute silence to mark this important date prior to kick-off. People may have the impression
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Squash: Glory of county aces
Sussex under-17s and under-13s boys have clinched places in the semi-finals of the National Inter-County Championship. Their success makes up a superb quartet of appearances for the county teams at this stage of the competition. Their efforts matched
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We know how
Having read the correspondence about the Remembrance Services at Brighton cenotaph and Hove war memorial (Letters, November 14), may I respectfully suggest the organisers of these two events turn to the Rottingdean branch of the Royal British Legion for
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Food for thought
Gino Lombardo got into the right zany mood when he helped raise some cash for the BBC's popular Children In Need Appeal. Wearing a false beard and moustache, he managed to make a spectacular mess while trying to eat a giant bowl of spaghetti in George
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Judo: Hard work pays off for Welsh
LizWelsh beat one of her best mates to a gold medal at the British Junior Judo Championships thanks to a 13-hour-a-day fitness, and education regime. The 17-year-old Brighton club ace overcame Sophie Johnstone (Lewes Bridgeview) in the girls 16-17 years
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Right to roam will mean little
The new South Downs national park is likely to have an unenviable distinction - it will be the English national park with some of the least accessible countryside. Only what is classified as unimproved grassland, about three per cent of the land area
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On a trail from Twickenham to Eastbourne
Eastbourne are preparing to tackle Intermediate Cup opponents who have already been to Twickenham this season. In fact, Ipswich started the campaign there. Not that the men who head to Park Avenue next Saturday for a fourth round tie have been to headquarters
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Motorsport: Sussex duo robbed
Late retirement dashed the hopes of Sussex rally stars Clive Wheeler and Ken Bartram of an outright Volkswagen Polo Rally Challenge victory. With Wheeler sidelined, fifth place in the Banbury Rally in Oxfordshire was enough to secure the Polo crown for
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Gordon's men are in the title running
Gary Gordon likes to get involved as East Grinstead's director of rugby. He was not content just watching from the touchline as his side closed in on the promotion places last weekend. Instead, he got out in the middle and helped Gs come from 20-12 down
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FA Cup: Proud day for captain Cable
Marc Cable, the 27-year old captain of FA Cup minnows Lewes, is relishing Sunday's first round clash with Stoke City. As the former captain of a Wimbledon youth team that played against the likes of David Beckham and Paul Scholes at Old Trafford, a young
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England ace sinks Albion ladies
Brighton and Hove Albion lost 1-0 at Leeds in the AXA FA Women's Premier League. The Seagulls were unlucky not to take the lead after 30 minutes when Emma Mead shot wide following an Ali Read free kick. The teams were level at half-time and the Seagulls
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FA Cup: Harris fitness boost for Lewes
Justin Harris has handed Lewes a huge boost ahead of Sunday's FA Cup first round clash with Stoke City. The 25-year-old hardman midfielder looked set to be ruled out after injuring a hand in an accident at work earlier in the week. However, Harris has
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Ford following Rooks and Seagulls in the FA Cup
Steve Ford has a special interest in the other big FA Cup tie for Sussex this weekend. Not many people, apart from Gary Elphick, can say they have played for both Lewes and Stoke. Ford has, so Albion's community scheme manager is fascinated by tomorrow's
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The Albion week that was
MONDAY: Richard Carpenter tells Albion to revel in another stint at the top of the table. "We have come up from the Third Division and now we are sitting on top of the Second, so it's a big plus for us," says the powerful midfielder. "We have got to enjoy
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Life with Taylor fits Booker to a tee
Bob Booker feared for his future at Albion on the day Micky Adams left for Leicester. Since then the man put in caretaker charge for two matches prior to Peter Taylor's appointment has slipped snugly back into his role as assistant. It's been pretty much
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Madcap antics help Children In Need
A panda driving a go-kart and a pasta fanatic eating spaghetti with one hand behind his back were just two of the spectacles as Children In Need frolics took hold of Sussex. Workers dressed up and performed wacky stunts as thousands of people took part
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Armed raid on garage
An armed robber struck at a garage and escaped with cash. The man entered the Pickett White Garage in Hurstpierpoint, produced a handgun and demanded money on Friday at 9pm. A small amount was handed to the offender who made off from the scene on foot
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Reds give Collins his chance to impress
The form of youngster Robbie Collins has persuaded Crawley boss Billy Smith to call off his search for a new striker. Collins hit a hat-trick in the midweek League Cup win over Chatham and was due to lead the line in this afternoon's top-of-the-table
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Despair at Muslim's war death
An MP today condemned the "desperate waste of a young life" after a Muslim from Sussex was killed fighting for the Taliban. Officials for Islamic militant groups said Abu Wahid, 26, from Crawley was one of five British Muslims killed in Afghanistan. Crawley's
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Hastings won't have White back
Hastings manager George Wakeling has said there is no place for Terry White back at the club. White quit the Pilot Field last week to join neighbours and rivals St Leonards before leaving The Firs after only one match in charge. His sole game as manager
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Mixed fortunes for Sidley bosses
Sidley's search for another striker ended in disappointment in the week. Eastbourne Borough's Keith Miles opted to join Rye and Iden United in County League Division Two but there was some good news with leading scorer Peter Baker pledging his future
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Hair led to killer, jury told
A single blonde hair from Sarah Payne's head proves Roy Whiting was her killer, a court heard. The hair was found on a red sweatshirt seized from Whiting's Fiat Ducato van when he was arrested the day after eight-year-old Sarah disappeared on July 1 last
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Donnelly praises fans as he leaves Worthing
Sammy Donnelly today called together Worthing's most loyal supporters and told them why his time is up at Woodside Road. The popular Rebels boss was announcing his resignation to the fans after this afternoon's home clash with lowly Windsor and Eton.
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Cup cash will be making of Lewes
Chairman Terry Parris believes Lewes will be set up for several years to come thanks to their FA Cup run. The Rooks have already made £46,000 from the qualifying stages of the competition and they could double their money thanks to tomorrow's showdown
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Hair led to killer, jury told
A single blonde hair from Sarah Payne's head proves Roy Whiting was her killer, a court heard. The hair was found on a red sweatshirt seized from Whiting's Fiat Ducato van when he was arrested the day after eight-year-old Sarah disappeared on July 1 last
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The prosecution's case
Prosecutor Timothy Langdale QC put the following alleged sequence of events shortly before and after the disappearance of Sarah Payne to the jury on the opening day of the trial. June 26 2000: Roy Whiting buys his Fiat Ducato van from Dean Fuller. June
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Johnson bounces back to his best
Wilbur Johnson's days as Brighton Bears' undisputed star name are over. And no-one will be more pleased about that than the big Philadelphia favourite himself. Johnson turned in his best performance of the season as Bears finally broke their Thames Valley
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Minister at school extension opening
A heavily over-subscribed school has had its long awaited million pound extension opened. Schools standards minister Stephen Timms formally opened the extension at Longhill High School in Rottingdean yesterday. The new teaching block, with six classrooms
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Bin boss takes to the streets
Binmen's boss Steve White is getting a taste of life at the sharp end by spending a week collecting rubbish. The general manager of Brighton and Hove City Council's refuse and street cleansing department donned gloves and protective clothing to experience
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Wrong direction
Barbara Powell (Letters, November 16) asks why the stormwater tunnel from Brighton Marina to Shoreham harbour can't be used to take Brighton and Hove sewage to be treated at a brownfield site in Shoreham harbour. This would be a bit difficult because
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Changing rooms
Cash-strapped Brighton and Hove City Council does not need to spend many thousands of pounds installing a lift at Hove Library to save elderly and disabled people walking upstairs to the reference section. It would prove easier - and very much cheaper
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Spotlight on Roundhill Tavern
This week we focus on the Roundhill Tavern Football Club. Ground: Preston Park Club Nickname: Roundhill League: Sussex Sunday Division Two Record Attendance: One man minus his dog Key man: Central midfielder Neil Shelly Worst Dressed Player: Warren Ford
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Team news: Albion v Shrewsbury
Robbie Pethick received an unexpected call-up for Albion's F.A. Cup clash against Shrewsbury today. Illness ruled out Gary Hart, so the former Bristol Rovers utility player was brought in for his third start of the season on the right side of midfield
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Fuelling a recession
Same old chestnut, I know, but last week in Calais the price of diesel was equivalent to 45p, as against 75p per litre here. This 35p is a huge difference. When this recession bites and our industry grinds to a halt, do you think our smug Chancellor will
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Number's up
In recent times, male groups such as Westlife and Boyzone have dominated pop but they were in no way a new phenomenon. The Inkspots were probably the forerunners and in the Sixties The Beatles and The Bachelors were kings of the boy groups. Across the
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Table tennis: Hunt for talent
Sussex have played a major role in opening a new section of the county championships in the 10-13 year age group where the future talent lies. At a new venue - the Six Villages Leisure Centre in Chichester - Sussex hosted the inaugural matches against
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We pitch in
I am a 25-year-old Sunday league footballer and played at Braepool on Remembrance Sunday in a cup match. Although at 11am we were playing, both teams observed a one-minute silence to mark this important date prior to kick-off. People may have the impression
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Squash: Glory of county aces
Sussex under-17s and under-13s boys have clinched places in the semi-finals of the National Inter-County Championship. Their success makes up a superb quartet of appearances for the county teams at this stage of the competition. Their efforts matched
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Food for thought
Gino Lombardo got into the right zany mood when he helped raise some cash for the BBC's popular Children In Need Appeal. Wearing a false beard and moustache, he managed to make a spectacular mess while trying to eat a giant bowl of spaghetti in George
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Work for nowt
How annoyed I am at the system of Brighton and Hove City Council placings. My son is Brighton born and bred and, at 17 years old, joined the submarine service. He has always worked and even raised money for the children's hospital in Brighton. He later
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Working in unity
New city refuse manager Steve White knows the problems faced daily by dustmen in Brighton and Hove. He has spent the last week going out on rounds with the binmen and their colleagues who keep the streets tidy. It is part of the effort Brighton and Hove
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Boxing: Wayne sets sights on Euro title
Wayne Alexander will get a shot at the European light-middleweight title providing he beats Joe Townsley in Glasgow on Saturday night. The Hailsham-based fighter has been lined up to face Italian Paolo Pizzamiglio in London on January 20 after his manager
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On a trail from Twickenham to Eastbourne
Eastbourne are preparing to tackle Intermediate Cup opponents who have already been to Twickenham this season. In fact, Ipswich started the campaign there. Not that the men who head to Park Avenue next Saturday for a fourth round tie have been to headquarters
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Too high
Residents were complaining about the granting of planning permission for an eight-storey block of flats in Connaught Road, Hove (The Argus, November 12). I strongly agree with them that the building will be completely out of keeping with the surrounding
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Motorsport: Sussex duo robbed
Late retirement dashed the hopes of Sussex rally stars Clive Wheeler and Ken Bartram of an outright Volkswagen Polo Rally Challenge victory. With Wheeler sidelined, fifth place in the Banbury Rally in Oxfordshire was enough to secure the Polo crown for
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Taylor eyes cup cash
Albion boss Peter Taylor is targeting a £50,000 bonus for joining the big guns in the FA Cup. That is the prize on offer under AXA's sponsorship if the Seagulls make it through to round three for the first time since 1992-93. Premiership and First Division
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Bear Bits with Nick Nurse
It has been a good week of training for the boys as we get ready to head into tonight's big television game against the Milton Keynes Lions. Most of you know already that the game is being televised live on ITV Sport and then being shown on Meridian television
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Children put first, claims former boss
The needs of children were put first when a service for challenging youngsters was started, a scrutiny panel heard. Brighton and Hove City Council's assistant director for children at the time was Jenny Clark, who gave evidence yesterday. The panel is
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Family man Ormerod explores new Avenue
Mark Ormerod enjoys an unofficial pre-match kickabout with three-year-old son Callum before each Dorchester fixture at The Avenue. The former Albion goalkeeper now plays part-time with the Dr Martens Eastern Division high-flyers, while holding down a
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Life with Taylor fits Booker to a tee
Bob Booker feared for his future at Albion on the day Micky Adams left for Leicester. Since then the man put in caretaker charge for two matches prior to Peter Taylor's appointment has slipped snugly back into his role as assistant. It's been pretty much
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Hero of the Hawks is counting lucky stars
Reports of Harry Sargent's death, I am happy to confirm, have proved premature. He is alive and kicking although not with the uncanny accuracy and power that distinguished his dozen or so seasons as skipper of Whitehawk. In all good faith, Albert Thorne
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Armed raid on garage
An armed robber struck at a garage and escaped with cash. The man entered the Pickett White Garage in Hurstpierpoint, produced a handgun and demanded money on Friday at 9pm. A small amount was handed to the offender who made off from the scene on foot
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Reds give Collins his chance to impress
The form of youngster Robbie Collins has persuaded Crawley boss Billy Smith to call off his search for a new striker. Collins hit a hat-trick in the midweek League Cup win over Chatham and was due to lead the line in this afternoon's top-of-the-table
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Arsonists target car park
Arsonists have struck the same car park twice in as many weeks, burning two caravans to the ground. In the latest incident, firefighters were called to a caravan in flames at a car park in Prince Charles Close, Southwick, on Saturday morning at 4am. They
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Did the Taliban kill my family?
Afghan Abdul Ahmadi fears his pregnant wife and daughter may have been slaughtered by the brutal Taliban regime. Mr Ahmadi, who fled to Britain several years ago, has not been able to contact his wife in the Afghan capital Kabul since July. He fears she
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Donnelly praises fans as he leaves Worthing
Sammy Donnelly today called together Worthing's most loyal supporters and told them why his time is up at Woodside Road. The popular Rebels boss was announcing his resignation to the fans after this afternoon's home clash with lowly Windsor and Eton.
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Cup cash will be making of Lewes
Chairman Terry Parris believes Lewes will be set up for several years to come thanks to their FA Cup run. The Rooks have already made £46,000 from the qualifying stages of the competition and they could double their money thanks to tomorrow's showdown
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The prosecution's case
Prosecutor Timothy Langdale QC put the following alleged sequence of events shortly before and after the disappearance of Sarah Payne to the jury on the opening day of the trial. June 26 2000: Roy Whiting buys his Fiat Ducato van from Dean Fuller. June
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Surgeons see a way to help needy
Eye surgeons are giving up their holidays to carry out hundreds of cataract operations abroad. Bruce McLeod and Michael Eckstein are consultants at the Sussex Eye Hospital in Brighton. Instead of taking a well-earned break on their annual leave, both
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Johnson bounces back to his best
Wilbur Johnson's days as Brighton Bears' undisputed star name are over. And no-one will be more pleased about that than the big Philadelphia favourite himself. Johnson turned in his best performance of the season as Bears finally broke their Thames Valley
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Funding boost for schools project
A programme enabling state and independent schools to work together has been given a second-year funding increase. The education partnership project between East Brighton College of Media Arts (COMART) in Whitehawk, Brighton, Falmer High School and independent
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Changing rooms
Cash-strapped Brighton and Hove City Council does not need to spend many thousands of pounds installing a lift at Hove Library to save elderly and disabled people walking upstairs to the reference section. It would prove easier - and very much cheaper
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Work for all
So Gatwick is in decline with fewer passengers and loss of jobs (The Argus, November 15). But there is a silver lining in that aeroplanes are the worst polluters, with the highest energy consumption and, moreover, tax-free fuel for which all other transport
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Spotlight on Roundhill Tavern
This week we focus on the Roundhill Tavern Football Club. Ground: Preston Park Club Nickname: Roundhill League: Sussex Sunday Division Two Record Attendance: One man minus his dog Key man: Central midfielder Neil Shelly Worst Dressed Player: Warren Ford
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Big keeper nets goals for ATS too
ATS Southern have a secret weapon in their quest for the Division Eight title in the Sussex Sunday Football League. The second-placed side's goalkeeper is a 6ft 10ins giant who also goes up front for corners. Goalkeeper Nathan Taylor is so big he has
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Team news: Albion v Shrewsbury
Robbie Pethick received an unexpected call-up for Albion's F.A. Cup clash against Shrewsbury today. Illness ruled out Gary Hart, so the former Bristol Rovers utility player was brought in for his third start of the season on the right side of midfield
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Albion 1, Shrewsbury 0
Albion, who had never met Shrewsbury in the FA Cup, started brightly as they looked to ensure there were no slip ups against their Third Division opponents. But it was the Shrews who had the first shot of the match, Jemson hitting an optimistic effort
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Rapt respect
I wasn't appalled at the "lack of organisation" at the Old Steine cenotaph for Remembrance Sunday ("Messterpiece", Letters, November 14). What "Name and address supplied" didn't notice was the rapt attention given to the proceedings by hundreds of fellow
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Table tennis: Hunt for talent
Sussex have played a major role in opening a new section of the county championships in the 10-13 year age group where the future talent lies. At a new venue - the Six Villages Leisure Centre in Chichester - Sussex hosted the inaugural matches against
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Athletics: The pride of Patcham
Patcham have qualified for the National Schools Athletics Cup final next month. They will compete in the intermediate girls event. Their team were second in the regional race at Belvedere, Kent. Hannah Bates was second, Keely Gunn fifth, Hannah Chong
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Work for nowt
How annoyed I am at the system of Brighton and Hove City Council placings. My son is Brighton born and bred and, at 17 years old, joined the submarine service. He has always worked and even raised money for the children's hospital in Brighton. He later
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Working in unity
New city refuse manager Steve White knows the problems faced daily by dustmen in Brighton and Hove. He has spent the last week going out on rounds with the binmen and their colleagues who keep the streets tidy. It is part of the effort Brighton and Hove
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Short shrift
There has been a lot in The Argus recently about the increasing level of homelessness because of the low rate of housing benefit. It was a stated aim of this Government to change the way housing benefit levels were to be calculated in order to reduce
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Boxing: Wayne sets sights on Euro title
Wayne Alexander will get a shot at the European light-middleweight title providing he beats Joe Townsley in Glasgow on Saturday night. The Hailsham-based fighter has been lined up to face Italian Paolo Pizzamiglio in London on January 20 after his manager
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Holding heads in shame
Abdul Ahmadi is suffering twice over as a result of the brutal regime that is being ousted in Afghanistan. He fears his pregnant wife and his daughter may have been killed by the Taliban as he has not heard from them since July. Mr Ahmadi, who runs a
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Too high
Residents were complaining about the granting of planning permission for an eight-storey block of flats in Connaught Road, Hove (The Argus, November 12). I strongly agree with them that the building will be completely out of keeping with the surrounding
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Not only one good school at Fiveways
"Ideal spot for young families" (The Argus Property, November 7) quoted Mark Andrew, of Raymond Beaumont, talking about the "excellent education facilities" at the Balfour School but failed to mention any of the other schools in the area. All the local
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Taylor eyes cup cash
Albion boss Peter Taylor is targeting a £50,000 bonus for joining the big guns in the FA Cup. That is the prize on offer under AXA's sponsorship if the Seagulls make it through to round three for the first time since 1992-93. Premiership and First Division
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Baggage handlers lose contract
A baggage-handling company which announced it was axing up to 250 jobs at Gatwick has lost a major contract to a rival firm. Aviance has lost the Delta Airlines contract for ground handling of its passengers and baggage to Servisair. The contract operates
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Bear Bits with Nick Nurse
It has been a good week of training for the boys as we get ready to head into tonight's big television game against the Milton Keynes Lions. Most of you know already that the game is being televised live on ITV Sport and then being shown on Meridian television
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Children put first, claims former boss
The needs of children were put first when a service for challenging youngsters was started, a scrutiny panel heard. Brighton and Hove City Council's assistant director for children at the time was Jenny Clark, who gave evidence yesterday. The panel is
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Family man Ormerod explores new Avenue
Mark Ormerod enjoys an unofficial pre-match kickabout with three-year-old son Callum before each Dorchester fixture at The Avenue. The former Albion goalkeeper now plays part-time with the Dr Martens Eastern Division high-flyers, while holding down a
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Simon Says with Simon Morgan
The recent spell of cold weather is a sure sign that winter is on the way. We have exceeded expectations through the hot late summer and the mild autumn months - can we continue our good form through the freezing winter period? The boiling temperatures
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Vinners Extra: Albion old boy put local club on the map
Harry Sargent did get his chance to play inside-left on a few occasions. He played for the Albion as the following line-up for a Combination match at Arsenal shows: Harry Baldwin; Stan Risdon, Stan Willemse, Len Darling, Jack Dugnolle, Henry Wood, Bob
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Hero of the Hawks is counting lucky stars
Reports of Harry Sargent's death, I am happy to confirm, have proved premature. He is alive and kicking although not with the uncanny accuracy and power that distinguished his dozen or so seasons as skipper of Whitehawk. In all good faith, Albert Thorne
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Charities' plea for more cash
Charities and community groups have launched a campaign calling for an increase in funding levels. The Double It campaign will protest against the level of grant aid allocated to the voluntary sector by Brighton and Hove City Council. Thousands of postcards
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Man quizzed in suspected race attack
An Iranian woman was slashed from forehead to chin in a suspected race attack. The 55-year-old woman, who has not been named, was attacked as she got out of her car outside her home in Aldsworth Avenue, Worthing. She was sprayed in the face with an incapacitant
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There is plenty to play for at United
Micky French believes Eastbourne United's season is very much alive. A 4-2 win at Hassocks in midweek lifted United out of the relegation zone in Division One of the County League. French said: "I thought we looked a very good side in the first half.
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Drake strolls back into the race spotlight
Brighton and Hove's Julie Drake stepped back into the limelight with a fourth place in Steyning Athletic Club's golden anniversary celebration race walk. Steyning members dominated the field of nearly 100 walkers which competed from all over the south
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Arsonists target car park
Arsonists have struck the same car park twice in as many weeks, burning two caravans to the ground. In the latest incident, firefighters were called to a caravan in flames at a car park in Prince Charles Close, Southwick, on Saturday morning at 4am. They
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Edwards hints at quitting Peacehaven
Peter Edwards has hinted he could quit as manager of Peacehaven. Edwards left for a week's holiday this week saying he needed time to consider his future. Peacehaven were hammered 5-1 at home by Littlehampton last Saturday and then lost at home to Horsham
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Peer to speak about his discrimination
Lord Dholakia will speak about his experiences of discrimination and integration at a seminar. The Lib Dem peer, who lives in Haywards Heath, is a former member of the Sussex Police Complaints Authority. The other speakers will be disability consultant
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Did the Taliban kill my family?
Afghan Abdul Ahmadi fears his pregnant wife and daughter may have been slaughtered by the brutal Taliban regime. Mr Ahmadi, who fled to Britain several years ago, has not been able to contact his wife in the Afghan capital Kabul since July. He fears she
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Surgeons see a way to help needy
Eye surgeons are giving up their holidays to carry out hundreds of cataract operations abroad. Bruce McLeod and Michael Eckstein are consultants at the Sussex Eye Hospital in Brighton. Instead of taking a well-earned break on their annual leave, both
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Vingoe's race for Trophy action
Mark Vingoe is hoping to be declared fit for Worthing Thunder's quarter-final date. Gary Smith's men host Coventry or Plymouth in the last eight of the NBL Trophy next Saturday. If all goes to plan, 21-year-old Vingoe will be back in the fray after being
