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Builders' anger at parking blow
Builders and tradesmen are furious after being told they can no longer get permits to park on double-yellow lines while they work. Electricians, builders, carpetlayers and other tradesmen working in central Hove were able to apply for temporary permits
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Half-term remains the same
A bid to alter a half-term holiday for thousands of West Sussex schoolchildren has been turned down. County councillor Jake Clausen says children and parents spend most of the autumn half-term week in the dark. He told the county council the half-term
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Doctor who prefers a holistic approach
For John McKenna, becoming a doctor was never going to just be about prescribing basic pharmaceutical medicines. After first training as a scientist, he worked in Africa for four years. Following his subsequent medical degree, he was eager to learn about
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Voice Of The Third Age, by Lis Solkhon
At what age does your travel insurance become almost more expensive than the holiday trip itself? Are older travellers an expensive group of wild indulgers in the local beverage, falling over and breaking off expensive pieces of anatomy? In my experience
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When will the organ sound again?
It is indeed welcome news to read that the Brighton Dome Theatre will reopen in February (The Argus, November 29). Dome chief executive Nick Dodds announced an impressive relaunch line-up of international performers but no mention was made of the magnificent
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Missed penalties in cup romp
Ringmer could afford to miss two penalties as they romped to a 7-1 victory over Chichester City in the John O'Hara League Cup. Shaun Grice spurned a chance to complete his hat-trick when his spot-kick hit the post while Glenn Davies also missed from 12
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No finer diner
Oh, how I agree with Charles Collins (Letters, December 11) about nightclubs and their patrons. El-Morocco, the Stork Club, Brown Derby, Coconut Grove - all are once-magic names. American, of course, but we had our moments too: Caf de Paris, the Kit Kat
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Veiled threat
Roy Brandon (Letters, December 12) is right about the claim of the sensationalist writer Patricia Cornwell - that the artist Walter Sickert was Jack The Ripper - being short on evidence and weak in research. It is common knowledge Sickert thought he knew
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Reds stretch lead despite deadlock
Crawley stretched their lead at the top of the Premier Division to four points despite being held to a goalless draw by lowly Hednesford. Weymouth were beaten at home to Moor Green so Reds will go into this Saturday's crucial home game against Kettering
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Daren gets glory goal
Eastbourne B. 3, Fisher Ath 3: Skipper Daren Pearce scored a crucial equaliser five minutes from time to cap a marvellous comeback for Eastbourne Borough. Trailing 3-0 at half-time, the prospects for Garry Wilson's side looked as grim as any turkey's
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Leeway needed
Builders and tradesmen are angry that they can't get permits allowing them to park on double-yellow lines when they carry out work on shops and houses. Brighton and Hove City Council has applied the restrictions in 50 Hove streets because of complaints
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Party poopers
Liberal Democrats and other letter-writers delude themselves surmising neighbourhood forums with costly budgets will solve the growing problem of too remote, secretive local government. Only council elections can create more open local government by avoiding
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A super run by Rhonda
Darts: Rhonda West raced to two more lady of the match awards for table toppers Brighton. That makes three No.1 displays in four winning appear-ances for Rhonda so far this season for the Sussex Super League champions. With Keith Price on a simi-lar roll
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Mayo faces a long lay-off
Albion defender Kerry Mayo has been ruled out of the hectic Christmas programme by manager Peter Taylor. A scan has revealed Mayo hurt a medial ligament in his right knee in a training ground accident. Taylor does not expect the leftback to be available
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More places for trainee teachers
Universities will train more than 50 extra teachers each year after their allocation of training places was increased. Head teachers in Brighton and Hove welcomed news of the extra places at the universities from which they recruit the majority of their
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Rats cleared from seafront garden
Rats have been cleared from a seafront public garden which had become infested with them. Pest control officers were sent in after vermin nested in the sunken garden near the Peace Statue on the boundary of Brighton and Hove. Many residents reported seeing
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Be prepared to fight off infection
A strong and well-functioning immune system is the key to robust health for children and families through winter. Medical herbalist, Juliet Bowerman says: "Our bodies are uniquely designed to fight off many different types of infection and this can often
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Nothing magical about a good diet
When reality becomes too hard to handle, the magic of entertainment does a wonderful job of transporting us into the world of illusion. Magicians and spin doctors are frequently observed in the medical domain, too. We are told emphatically time and again
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Half-term remains the same
A bid to alter a half-term holiday for thousands of West Sussex schoolchildren has been turned down. County councillor Jake Clausen says children and parents spend most of the autumn half-term week in the dark. He told the county council the half-term
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History lost in one fell swoop
Housing developments are having a major effect on leafy Sussex's scarce ancient woodlands. Passengers on trains racing through Haywards Heath hardly get the chance to glance at Ashenground Wood as they speed past. But any travellers who did would, until
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Cancer unit fight taken to Government
Campaigners fighting to keep a breast cancer unit in Brighton are set to meet Health Secretary Alan Milburn in the new year. Members of the Campaign To Keep Breast Care In Brighton have been meeting Brighton and Hove MPs to discuss their next step in
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Family Life, by Bini McCall
We put up our Christmas decorations last weekend. For once I won the battle between good taste and tacky gilt. That's mostly because our new, much larger sofa means there is now even less room for a half-way decent Christmas tree and for people to be
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Bosses call time on seafront pub
A famous seafront pub in Worthing will serve its last drink on New Year's Eve. Planning permission for flats on the site of the Litten Tree, Worthing, was granted early this year despite protests from conservationists. Now it has been confirmed that the
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Taxing issue
What on earth is happening when Brighton and Hove City Council has the audacity to increase council tax again next year by up to 10 per cent (The Argus, December 10)? As a former Labour supporter, I am totally dumbfounded to see, year on year, relentless
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No finer diner
Oh, how I agree with Charles Collins (Letters, December 11) about nightclubs and their patrons. El-Morocco, the Stork Club, Brown Derby, Coconut Grove - all are once-magic names. American, of course, but we had our moments too: Caf de Paris, the Kit Kat
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Designs on you
Jon Briggs has had a bright idea in launching seeyourselfout.com, a new web site for clubbers. Photographers go round the pubs and clubs taking snaps of people enjoying themselves and post the pictures the next day on the internet. Now people after a
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In good faith
Since I appealed to the Government, through The Argus's correspondence columns, to change its attitude regarding "faith" schools, it has been taken up nationally. Yet the basic issue has not yet been addressed, namely that religion is a matter for the
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A super run by Rhonda
Darts: Rhonda West raced to two more lady of the match awards for table toppers Brighton. That makes three No.1 displays in four winning appear-ances for Rhonda so far this season for the Sussex Super League champions. With Keith Price on a simi-lar roll
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Church schools can help heal society
Once again, both Catholic and Church of England schools head the list of schools performing well. This is an even greater achievement when one looks at the percentage of children who are eligible for free meals in these schools - 17 per cent in Catholic
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Boxing: Unbeaten Minter: It all went to plan
Ross Minter maintained his unbeaten start as a professional with a second-round stoppage of Ernie Smith. Minter's victory over the Stourport man at the Wembley Conference Centre made it five wins from five. The 23-year-old from Crawley said: "Everything
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Julia and Louis are surprise winners
Julia Armstrong and Louis Jones were surprise winners of the senior races at the third Sussex Cross Country League match at Lancing Manor where 300 competed. It meant the league has now produced three different winners for the men's and women's events
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Horsham are held
Horsham's winning run finally came to an end as they were held to a goalless draw by Hemel Hempstead in Division Two. Visiting goalkeeper Mark Whittamore did well to push away a low drive from Lee Carney after 11 minutes as the home side began brightly
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Two die in weekend accidents
Two people died in Sussex road accidents during the weekend. The driver of an Audi A4 estate car was killed after losing control of his vehicle, which rolled into a field. In a separate incident an 81-year-old died crossing the road. The Audi driver,
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Clubbers get netted
Have you ever woken up after a night on the tiles asking yourself: "Where DID I end up last night?" A new web site hopes to provide the answer. Seeyourselfout.com, the brainchild of web designer Jon Briggs, is already attracting more than 1,000 visitors
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Sam's chair is gift of freedom
A disabled boy has been given a wheelchair to help him get about more easily. Six-year-old Sam Barkley is enjoying new freedom in his power chair, which was given to him by Lloyds TSB Private Banking in Haywards Heath, after staff raised more than £3,000
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Bike crash rider dies
A motorcyclist has died three days after an accident on a country road in West Sussex. Phillip Wood, 25, of Tamar Way, Tangmere, was riding a Suzuki when it was involved in a crash with a Ford Mondeo on the A286 at Birdham, near Chichester. The accident
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Mum's joy as our readers help boy
A mother is delighted with her son's response to treatment for cerebral palsy, paid for with help from readers of The Argus. Mandy Bourne appealed for help to raise funds earlier this year to pay for pioneering physiotherapy treatment for her son, Sam
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Be prepared to fight off infection
A strong and well-functioning immune system is the key to robust health for children and families through winter. Medical herbalist, Juliet Bowerman says: "Our bodies are uniquely designed to fight off many different types of infection and this can often
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Nothing magical about a good diet
When reality becomes too hard to handle, the magic of entertainment does a wonderful job of transporting us into the world of illusion. Magicians and spin doctors are frequently observed in the medical domain, too. We are told emphatically time and again
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Date
History lost in one fell swoop
Housing developments are having a major effect on leafy Sussex's scarce ancient woodlands. Passengers on trains racing through Haywards Heath hardly get the chance to glance at Ashenground Wood as they speed past. But any travellers who did would, until
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Cancer unit fight taken to Government
Campaigners fighting to keep a breast cancer unit in Brighton are set to meet Health Secretary Alan Milburn in the new year. Members of the Campaign To Keep Breast Care In Brighton have been meeting Brighton and Hove MPs to discuss their next step in
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Please get in touch
An anonymous correspondent (Letters, December 13) claimed she was told she would have to wait six weeks for breast cancer tests at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. The "14-day" rule applies to those patients whose referrals are categorised by their GPs
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Family Life, by Bini McCall
We put up our Christmas decorations last weekend. For once I won the battle between good taste and tacky gilt. That's mostly because our new, much larger sofa means there is now even less room for a half-way decent Christmas tree and for people to be
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Trouble overhearing
I am worried about what I heard on a train going to Hastings the other day. Two boys got on at Lewes and, when we stopped at St Leonards, called out to some youths there: "We've just got out of the nick at Lewes." They also boasted they could get out
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Taxing issue
What on earth is happening when Brighton and Hove City Council has the audacity to increase council tax again next year by up to 10 per cent (The Argus, December 10)? As a former Labour supporter, I am totally dumbfounded to see, year on year, relentless
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Bognor draw a blank
After two successive 5-1 away wins, Bognor ran out of goals at home as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Bishops Stortford in Division One. Boss Jack Pearce said: "If we fail to gain promotion, we will look back at the number of games we dominated but failed
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Designs on you
Jon Briggs has had a bright idea in launching seeyourselfout.com, a new web site for clubbers. Photographers go round the pubs and clubs taking snaps of people enjoying themselves and post the pictures the next day on the internet. Now people after a
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Date
Glass jaw-jaw
I would not agree with Dawn Wingett that "times have changed" as regards the harsh realities of life (Letters, December 4). I am 49 and during my schooldays there was an even greater risk of nuclear annihilation; the assassination of John F Kennedy and
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How to keep colds at bay
An increasing number of people with flu, colds, coughs, asthma and sinus and chest infections are now visiting the clinic. Older folk and children are most susceptible to chest infections but smokers and people suffering from asthma, diabetes and heart
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Date
Why enough is enough
Sussex is one of the most densely wooded counties in the UK, despite its high population and its proximity to London. But there are signs, even in these conservation-conscious days, that parts of the rich woodland heritage are at risk. There is an insatiable
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In good faith
Since I appealed to the Government, through The Argus's correspondence columns, to change its attitude regarding "faith" schools, it has been taken up nationally. Yet the basic issue has not yet been addressed, namely that religion is a matter for the
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Date
Church schools can help heal society
Once again, both Catholic and Church of England schools head the list of schools performing well. This is an even greater achievement when one looks at the percentage of children who are eligible for free meals in these schools - 17 per cent in Catholic
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Date
Bears have title potential
Now there can surely be no doubt: Sussex basketball fans have a potential title-winning team on their hands. Bears saw off the southern conference leaders in commanding fashion before an ecstatic crowd of about 3,000 at the Brighton Centre. They led by
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Boxing: Unbeaten Minter: It all went to plan
Ross Minter maintained his unbeaten start as a professional with a second-round stoppage of Ernie Smith. Minter's victory over the Stourport man at the Wembley Conference Centre made it five wins from five. The 23-year-old from Crawley said: "Everything
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Date
Julia and Louis are surprise winners
Julia Armstrong and Louis Jones were surprise winners of the senior races at the third Sussex Cross Country League match at Lancing Manor where 300 competed. It meant the league has now produced three different winners for the men's and women's events
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Date
Horsham are held
Horsham's winning run finally came to an end as they were held to a goalless draw by Hemel Hempstead in Division Two. Visiting goalkeeper Mark Whittamore did well to push away a low drive from Lee Carney after 11 minutes as the home side began brightly
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Two die in weekend accidents
Two people died in Sussex road accidents during the weekend. The driver of an Audi A4 estate car was killed after losing control of his vehicle, which rolled into a field. In a separate incident an 81-year-old died crossing the road. The Audi driver,
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Clubbers get netted
Have you ever woken up after a night on the tiles asking yourself: "Where DID I end up last night?" A new web site hopes to provide the answer. Seeyourselfout.com, the brainchild of web designer Jon Briggs, is already attracting more than 1,000 visitors
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Sea explorer's hunt for history
A deep sea explorer who located the wreckage of a famous British battleship will unveil historic footage to TV viewers tonight. David Mearns, who is based in Midhurst, led a £2 million expedition to find HMS Hood, sunk by the German warship Bismarck in
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Go slow in home zone
A large housing estate could become one of the first to have a new-style "home zone" with traffic slowed to a snail's pace. An area of Bognor has been nominated by West Sussex County Council in a bid for a share of a £30 million Government fund to launch
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Crime drops in police crackdown
Police have hailed an offensive against car crime an outstanding success after it also caught a number of drug dealers. Crack cocaine with an estimated street value of £5,000, ecstasy, cannabis and £4,000 in cash were seized during Operation Reserve.
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Sam's chair is gift of freedom
A disabled boy has been given a wheelchair to help him get about more easily. Six-year-old Sam Barkley is enjoying new freedom in his power chair, which was given to him by Lloyds TSB Private Banking in Haywards Heath, after staff raised more than £3,000
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Drink-drive arrests rise
The number of motorists arrested for Christmas drink-driving is already higher than last year. Latest figures for the Shoreham Traffic Division, from Worthing to Rottingdean, show 380 arrests between December 1 and 15, 30 more than the same period in
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Plane spotter home free
A Sussex man jailed in the Greek plane spotting "spy" drama was today at home recovering from his ordeal. Bearded Chris Wilson kept a low profile as he arrived at Luton Aiport with other members of his group. Emotional scenes erupted in the arrivals lounge
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Fans meet World Cup hero
Hundreds of Christmas shoppers queued in the cold to meet soccer legend Sir Geoff Hurst. Sir Geoff, hero of the 1966 England World Cup-winning team, was signing copies of his new autobiography, 1966 And All That. He was scheduled to stay at WH Smith in
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Date
Mum's joy as our readers help boy
A mother is delighted with her son's response to treatment for cerebral palsy, paid for with help from readers of The Argus. Mandy Bourne appealed for help to raise funds earlier this year to pay for pioneering physiotherapy treatment for her son, Sam
-
Date
Builders' anger at parking blow
Builders and tradesmen are furious after being told they can no longer get permits to park on double-yellow lines while they work. Electricians, builders, carpetlayers and other tradesmen working in central Hove were able to apply for temporary permits
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Date
Please get in touch
An anonymous correspondent (Letters, December 13) claimed she was told she would have to wait six weeks for breast cancer tests at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. The "14-day" rule applies to those patients whose referrals are categorised by their GPs
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Date
Doctor who prefers a holistic approach
For John McKenna, becoming a doctor was never going to just be about prescribing basic pharmaceutical medicines. After first training as a scientist, he worked in Africa for four years. Following his subsequent medical degree, he was eager to learn about
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Date
Voice Of The Third Age, by Lis Solkhon
At what age does your travel insurance become almost more expensive than the holiday trip itself? Are older travellers an expensive group of wild indulgers in the local beverage, falling over and breaking off expensive pieces of anatomy? In my experience
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Date
Radio link to combat louts
Troublemakers may be driven out of a town centre when a new radio system is installed in pubs and clubs. The £4,000 central radio transmitter linking pubs and clubs in Worthing will be installed this week and will run for a trial period over Christmas
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On the trail of child sex beast
One of Britain's most wanted convicted paedophiles has been named and shamed in a bid to track him down. Warwick Spinks, 37, has eluded detectives after apparently refusing to be listed on the national sex offenders' register. In July, we revealed Scotland
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Trouble overhearing
I am worried about what I heard on a train going to Hastings the other day. Two boys got on at Lewes and, when we stopped at St Leonards, called out to some youths there: "We've just got out of the nick at Lewes." They also boasted they could get out
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Date
When will the organ sound again?
It is indeed welcome news to read that the Brighton Dome Theatre will reopen in February (The Argus, November 29). Dome chief executive Nick Dodds announced an impressive relaunch line-up of international performers but no mention was made of the magnificent
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Date
Missed penalties in cup romp
Ringmer could afford to miss two penalties as they romped to a 7-1 victory over Chichester City in the John O'Hara League Cup. Shaun Grice spurned a chance to complete his hat-trick when his spot-kick hit the post while Glenn Davies also missed from 12
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Date
Bognor draw a blank
After two successive 5-1 away wins, Bognor ran out of goals at home as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Bishops Stortford in Division One. Boss Jack Pearce said: "If we fail to gain promotion, we will look back at the number of games we dominated but failed
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Date
Veiled threat
Roy Brandon (Letters, December 12) is right about the claim of the sensationalist writer Patricia Cornwell - that the artist Walter Sickert was Jack The Ripper - being short on evidence and weak in research. It is common knowledge Sickert thought he knew
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Date
Reds stretch lead despite deadlock
Crawley stretched their lead at the top of the Premier Division to four points despite being held to a goalless draw by lowly Hednesford. Weymouth were beaten at home to Moor Green so Reds will go into this Saturday's crucial home game against Kettering
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Date
Glass jaw-jaw
I would not agree with Dawn Wingett that "times have changed" as regards the harsh realities of life (Letters, December 4). I am 49 and during my schooldays there was an even greater risk of nuclear annihilation; the assassination of John F Kennedy and
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Date
Daren gets glory goal
Eastbourne B. 3, Fisher Ath 3: Skipper Daren Pearce scored a crucial equaliser five minutes from time to cap a marvellous comeback for Eastbourne Borough. Trailing 3-0 at half-time, the prospects for Garry Wilson's side looked as grim as any turkey's
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Date
How to keep colds at bay
An increasing number of people with flu, colds, coughs, asthma and sinus and chest infections are now visiting the clinic. Older folk and children are most susceptible to chest infections but smokers and people suffering from asthma, diabetes and heart
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Date
Leeway needed
Builders and tradesmen are angry that they can't get permits allowing them to park on double-yellow lines when they carry out work on shops and houses. Brighton and Hove City Council has applied the restrictions in 50 Hove streets because of complaints
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Date
Party poopers
Liberal Democrats and other letter-writers delude themselves surmising neighbourhood forums with costly budgets will solve the growing problem of too remote, secretive local government. Only council elections can create more open local government by avoiding
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Date
Why enough is enough
Sussex is one of the most densely wooded counties in the UK, despite its high population and its proximity to London. But there are signs, even in these conservation-conscious days, that parts of the rich woodland heritage are at risk. There is an insatiable
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Date
Bears have title potential
Now there can surely be no doubt: Sussex basketball fans have a potential title-winning team on their hands. Bears saw off the southern conference leaders in commanding fashion before an ecstatic crowd of about 3,000 at the Brighton Centre. They led by
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Date
Mayo faces a long lay-off
Albion defender Kerry Mayo has been ruled out of the hectic Christmas programme by manager Peter Taylor. A scan has revealed Mayo hurt a medial ligament in his right knee in a training ground accident. Taylor does not expect the leftback to be available
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Date
Sea explorer's hunt for history
A deep sea explorer who located the wreckage of a famous British battleship will unveil historic footage to TV viewers tonight. David Mearns, who is based in Midhurst, led a £2 million expedition to find HMS Hood, sunk by the German warship Bismarck in
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Date
Go slow in home zone
A large housing estate could become one of the first to have a new-style "home zone" with traffic slowed to a snail's pace. An area of Bognor has been nominated by West Sussex County Council in a bid for a share of a £30 million Government fund to launch
-
Date
Crime drops in police crackdown
Police have hailed an offensive against car crime an outstanding success after it also caught a number of drug dealers. Crack cocaine with an estimated street value of £5,000, ecstasy, cannabis and £4,000 in cash were seized during Operation Reserve.
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Stab death quiz delayed
Police waiting to interview a man over the death of a mother-of-five say he could be released from hospital later this week. The 46-year-old painter and decorator was today still in hospital following the death of Kim Baldry, 44, of Gorringe Road, Eastbourne
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Drink-drive arrests rise
The number of motorists arrested for Christmas drink-driving is already higher than last year. Latest figures for the Shoreham Traffic Division, from Worthing to Rottingdean, show 380 arrests between December 1 and 15, 30 more than the same period in
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Date
Plane spotter home free
A Sussex man jailed in the Greek plane spotting "spy" drama was today at home recovering from his ordeal. Bearded Chris Wilson kept a low profile as he arrived at Luton Aiport with other members of his group. Emotional scenes erupted in the arrivals lounge
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Date
Fans meet World Cup hero
Hundreds of Christmas shoppers queued in the cold to meet soccer legend Sir Geoff Hurst. Sir Geoff, hero of the 1966 England World Cup-winning team, was signing copies of his new autobiography, 1966 And All That. He was scheduled to stay at WH Smith in
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Date
More places for trainee teachers
Universities will train more than 50 extra teachers each year after their allocation of training places was increased. Head teachers in Brighton and Hove welcomed news of the extra places at the universities from which they recruit the majority of their
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Date
Rats cleared from seafront garden
Rats have been cleared from a seafront public garden which had become infested with them. Pest control officers were sent in after vermin nested in the sunken garden near the Peace Statue on the boundary of Brighton and Hove. Many residents reported seeing
