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Group declares war on urban sprawl
A new group has launched a campaign to stop thousands of houses being built in the countryside. The Greenfield Guardians group is encouraging people to object to plans for 500 or more houses to the west of Burgess Hill. It also wants residents to lobby
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Fury over festive fares
Angry rail passengers have accused train operator South Central of not playing fair over fares. They say the firm should not have charged the full weekday ticket price while failing to run a weekday timetable after the Christmas break. Passengers who
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Gerry and the race makers
Lots of little boys dream of racing cars but few grow up to turn their dreams into reality. Gerry Wadman did. Businessman Gerry has turned a lifelong fascination with the world of classic sports cars into a full-time occupation. The Brighton-based dealer
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A divisive force
Her Majesty the Queen declared in her Christmas speech that we need religious faith to sustain and guide us at time of crisis and tragedy (The Argus, December 26). This ignores the large proportion of the population who are indifferent to claims made
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Competition Time
Win a brand new kit for your team like the one modelled in our picture by Kerry Mayo and Gary Hart. Park Life has teamed up with Sussex's top football store to offer you the chance to transform your team into the smartest in the region. The winning team
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Blackpool v Albion: The teams
Lee Steele was back in the starting line-up for Albion's bid to create a new club record at Bloomfield Road this weekend. Steele replaced Daniel Webb upfront in the only change to the team which drew 0-0 at Queens Park Rangers on Boxing Day. That result
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Final score: Blackpool 2, Albion 2
It may have been snowing in Brighton on Saturday morning but there wasn't a flake to be seen at Bloomfield Road. The pitch looked soft and reasonably suited to two teams that like to play football. Both defences had to be on their guard in the early exchanges
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Late agony for Albion
A stunning volley by Lee Collins deep into stoppage time denied Albion a return to the top of the table. Loan goalkeeper Simon Royce seemed to have sealed victory for the Seagulls when he dived to turn a penalty from substitute Paul Simpson, also in injury
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Man named in murder hunt
Police investigating the murder of a woman after a Christmas party are searching for the man in whose flat she was found. Charmian Falkner, 33, from Devon, went missing after a night out in Brighton on Friday last week. Following a desperate search by
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Who cares who Jack was?
With reference to recent letters on the identity of Jack The Ripper, I would ask: "Who cares?" Assuming the killer was a young man when he committed the crimes and lived to a ripe old age, he still would have died at least half a century ago. As for spending
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In bad health
I am a care assistant for the elderly - an ex-telephonist who worked for British Telecom for eight years until being made redundant. I am appalled to read patients lives are at risk in parts of Sussex due to having no ambulance service (December 19).
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Great care
Although I am well aware there is much criticism of the NHS, mainly due to the length of waiting lists, I feel I must write to redress the balance with regard to acute services in the NHS. My mother was recently in the digestive diseases unit of the Royal
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Crazy parking
With regard to Jason Woodward's article (December 20), on Brighton and Hove being a less-attractive place to run a business because of rising house prices. He did not mention the soaring business taxes and the new, Gestapo-type parking laws. How can business
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Grand Prix double boosts Robertson
Junior England snooker international Jimmy Robertson has moved into second place in the Under-18 Golden Waistcoat Grand Prix. The Bexhill 15-year-old won his second consecutive tournament at Leicester last weekend. Robertson, who is sponsored by the Q-ball
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No stopping the Crawley runners
Crawley youngsters dominated the annual Holly Runs Cross Country Races at Reigate Priory. They won the boys' under-15 and girls' under-13 team events and producing three individual winners. Dominique Daly, who has been stringing together a long list of
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Halpin plans a crack at title
Hove's Paul Halpin is aiming to rob Michael Gomez of his British super-featherweight title in 2002. Halpin has been given the all-clear by boxing bosses to resurrect his career. The unbeaten 26-year-old has been in limbo due to recurring blood problems
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Terrace Talk, with Anna Swallow
If I was going to spend 30 grand on a night out I wouldn't go into a Leeds nighterie with flock wallpaper and a cocktail list. Venice maybe. And Rome and a video of the semi-final to watch on the Lear taking me from one to the other. But if you're a professional
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Simon Says, with Simon Morgan
There wasn't much Christmas cheer at Withdean last Friday night. We let ourselves down by throwing away a two-goal lead and allowed Nicky Law the satisfaction of gloating at us after the match. There was a bit of handbags outside the dressing room afterwards
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Battler Morgan signed off after a right rum do
New Year's Day matches, and one in particular, have special memories for Albion supporters. Possibly the luckiest break to come the way of the club was the fixture at Swindon on the first day of 1977. Alan Mullery's guardian angel looked after him and
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Pub yob bit me like a dog
A pub landlord was savaged by a customer who sank his teeth into his leg and hung on "like a pit bull terrier". Customers who had been enjoying a performance by Elvis impersonator Ivor Potter watched in horror as the maniac went on to bite two more people
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Stark reality keeps Wilson happy
Garry Wilson has praised keeper Paul Stark's progress since filling the gap for regular No. 1 Dean Lightwood at Eastbourne Borough. Wilson said of the former Eastbourne Town keeper: "He has done very well after settling in and getting to know everyone
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Please stop moving our flood defences
Seafront homes are being put at risk of flooding because people are removing defence boards to create a short cut to the beach. Twelve boards are in place along the seafront at Seaford from the Martello Tower to the bottom of Dane Road to shield homes
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A record-breaking £80,000
This year's Argus Appeal has raised a record-breaking £80,000 for needy people across Sussex. The figure beats last year's total by £10,000 and the previous year by £46,000. Delighted organisers say every penny will go to good causes across Sussex. Elsa
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Hastings look to bounce back in derby
Hastings Town entertain neighbours St Leonards in the first East Sussex derby of the season on New Year's Day. The two clubs are currently at opposite ends of the Dr Martens Eastern Division. St Leonards finally put an end to a miserable run of 11 consecutive
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Britons jet off for the great escape
Sunday is set to be the busiest day of the Christmas and New Year getaway at Gatwick as thousands of travellers head overseas. Bosses at the airport hope the great escape will mark a turnaround in confidence following the September 11 attacks on the United
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The new allotmenteers
Brighton and Hove has seen a resurgence of interest in its allotments, and from all age groups. When I first took an allotment in the Sixties, I was given lots of good advice by many elderly men who all seemed to have been on their plots for about 35
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Afghan hears his family is safe
Brighton man Abdul Ahmadi is overjoyed after hearing his pregnant wife and young daughter, who live in Afghanistan, are safe. Mr Ahmadi had been unable to contact his family since July and feared they may have been killed at the hands of the brutal Taliban
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Drinkers get a spirit for free
Pub regulars are getting more than their fair share of spirits with the appearance of a spooky grey woman at a 17th Century inn. The woman has been making a spooky spectacle of herself at the Abergavenny Arms, Rodmell, near Lewes. Drinkers and staff have
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Harbour dwellers prepare for battle
Sovereign Harbour was marketed in the late Eighties as a replica of the delightful Honfleur harbour village in Normandy. What has emerged since 1993 is a multi-million pound commercial centre which is destined to become the UK's largest marina complex
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All too real
SINCE July, Afghan Abdul Ahmadi has been on tenterhooks, fearing the worst but hoping against hope his pregnant wife and daughter were safe in his war-torn country. In a Christmas telephone call he was told by a friend that both had been seen and were
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Helping us help others
The Argus Appeal has excelled itself in its 44th year by raising more money than ever for good causes. Through events such as celebrities shaving their heads and Santa taking up residence at a giant sweet-festooned Gingerbread House, organisers have stretched
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Fury over festive fares
Angry rail passengers have accused train operator South Central of not playing fair over fares. They say the firm should not have charged the full weekday ticket price while failing to run a weekday timetable after the Christmas break. Passengers who
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Gerry and the race makers
Lots of little boys dream of racing cars but few grow up to turn their dreams into reality. Gerry Wadman did. Businessman Gerry has turned a lifelong fascination with the world of classic sports cars into a full-time occupation. The Brighton-based dealer
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Point of faith
Mr Wadey seems very sure of himself regarding the non-existence of God and I respect his views but, may I ask him just one question? What power brought about the complete change in Nicky Cruz so he became a sincere Christian? His amazing true story can
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Parking anomaly
At last, motorists of Brighton and Hove have realised parking with all four wheels on the pavement is an offence which wardens cannot deal with. Only the police have authority to deal with pavement parking and, as we know, the police don't care about
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A divisive force
Her Majesty the Queen declared in her Christmas speech that we need religious faith to sustain and guide us at time of crisis and tragedy (The Argus, December 26). This ignores the large proportion of the population who are indifferent to claims made
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Competition Time
Win a brand new kit for your team like the one modelled in our picture by Kerry Mayo and Gary Hart. Park Life has teamed up with Sussex's top football store to offer you the chance to transform your team into the smartest in the region. The winning team
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Spotlight on...
This week's spotlight on a Sussex park football team focuses on Colourfast Albion. GROUND: Clayton Recreation Ground LEAGUE: Sussex Sunday Six RECORD ATTENDANCE: 22 including dogs and players' girlfriends KEY MAN: Left wing back Richard Mason WORST DRESSED
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High-speed Ferry are making waves
Ferry Inn hot-shot Matthew Balmer took just TEN seconds to score, despite the opposition kicking off. Inn's 23-goal ace opened the scoring against Belle Vue with a low right foot effort and went on to complete his hat-trick in his side's 7-1 win in Sussex
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Home Truths, by Jacqui Bealing
You're all probably wholeheartedly sick of turkey by now, but not as sick of it as we are, I can guarantee. You may remember that a couple of weeks ago I revealed a family dilemma we were facing over who was to cook the fowl. Although we were hosting
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Blackpool v Albion: The teams
Lee Steele was back in the starting line-up for Albion's bid to create a new club record at Bloomfield Road this weekend. Steele replaced Daniel Webb upfront in the only change to the team which drew 0-0 at Queens Park Rangers on Boxing Day. That result
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Final score: Blackpool 2, Albion 2
It may have been snowing in Brighton on Saturday morning but there wasn't a flake to be seen at Bloomfield Road. The pitch looked soft and reasonably suited to two teams that like to play football. Both defences had to be on their guard in the early exchanges
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Late agony for Albion
A stunning volley by Lee Collins deep into stoppage time denied Albion a return to the top of the table. Loan goalkeeper Simon Royce seemed to have sealed victory for the Seagulls when he dived to turn a penalty from substitute Paul Simpson, also in injury
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Who cares who Jack was?
With reference to recent letters on the identity of Jack The Ripper, I would ask: "Who cares?" Assuming the killer was a young man when he committed the crimes and lived to a ripe old age, he still would have died at least half a century ago. As for spending
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In bad health
I am a care assistant for the elderly - an ex-telephonist who worked for British Telecom for eight years until being made redundant. I am appalled to read patients lives are at risk in parts of Sussex due to having no ambulance service (December 19).
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Great care
Although I am well aware there is much criticism of the NHS, mainly due to the length of waiting lists, I feel I must write to redress the balance with regard to acute services in the NHS. My mother was recently in the digestive diseases unit of the Royal
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Crazy parking
With regard to Jason Woodward's article (December 20), on Brighton and Hove being a less-attractive place to run a business because of rising house prices. He did not mention the soaring business taxes and the new, Gestapo-type parking laws. How can business
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Euro sense
After suffering years of anti-Euro propaganda by most of the national Press, it was refreshing to read Adam Trimingham's article (December 27) about the UK's mistake in not joining the Euro at the start. Of course, he is right that France and the other
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Date
The new crop
For many, allotments evoke images of grubby men decked out in cords and wellies tending their prize marrows. But in Brighton and Hove the allure of the vegetable plot is attracting a new crowd. Contrary to popular belief, only a third of plot holders
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The old spirit
Whatever happened to the old Christmas spirit when we used to get together and prepare for the anniversary of that wonderful morning when the one who made all this possible was born? Happy days, where have they gone? Children singing Christmas carols
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All too real
Since July, Afghan Abdul Ahmadi has been on tenterhooks, fearing the worst but hoping against hope his pregnant wife and daughter were safe in his war-torn country. In a Christmas telephone call he was told by a friend that both had been seen and were
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Oh brother!
I was intrigued to read in the letter from the Rev John Webster (Letters, December 24) that Jesus had a brother. This leads me to ask whether he was older or younger than Jesus? If he was older, why was he not the son of God? Also, his mother could not
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Halpin plans a crack at title
Hove's Paul Halpin is aiming to rob Michael Gomez of his British super-featherweight title in 2002. Halpin has been given the all-clear by boxing bosses to resurrect his career. The unbeaten 26-year-old has been in limbo due to recurring blood problems
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Pitching in to help the cause
Albion fan Steve Winterburn is thrilled to be following in the footsteps of Frankie Howard. Winterburn is the club's new head groundsman, with responsibility for overseeing the pitches at Withdean and the University of Sussex at Falmer where the Seagulls
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Nogan's desperate to relaunch career
Kurt Nogan stood by the ticket office at Ninian Park as Cardiff supporters clamoured to get their passport into the ground for next week's FA Cup tie against Leeds United. The former Albion striker was asked to move aside as he spoke to The Sports Argus
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Cross was worth his weight in gold
Graham Cross was another Peter Taylor signing and he also became a firm favourite at the Goldstone, exerting a considerable influence both on and off the pitch. "He always has the lads in fits," said Mullery. "Guys like Graham Cross are worth their weight
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Battler Morgan signed off after a right rum do
New Year's Day matches, and one in particular, have special memories for Albion supporters. Possibly the luckiest break to come the way of the club was the fixture at Swindon on the first day of 1977. Alan Mullery's guardian angel looked after him and
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Let's scrap New Year games, says Sidley boss
Sidley joint-manager Glenn Sully wants a permanent halt to New Year's Day fixtures. Sully has commended the County League for their efforts in putting in plenty of midweek fixtures before Christmas this season but believes the New Year's Day programme
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Stark reality keeps Wilson happy
Garry Wilson has praised keeper Paul Stark's progress since filling the gap for regular No. 1 Dean Lightwood at Eastbourne Borough. Wilson said of the former Eastbourne Town keeper: "He has done very well after settling in and getting to know everyone
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Please stop moving our flood defences
Seafront homes are being put at risk of flooding because people are removing defence boards to create a short cut to the beach. Twelve boards are in place along the seafront at Seaford from the Martello Tower to the bottom of Dane Road to shield homes
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Hastings look to bounce back in derby
Hastings Town entertain neighbours St Leonards in the first East Sussex derby of the season on New Year's Day. The two clubs are currently at opposite ends of the Dr Martens Eastern Division. St Leonards finally put an end to a miserable run of 11 consecutive
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Britons jet off for the great escape
Sunday is set to be the busiest day of the Christmas and New Year getaway at Gatwick as thousands of travellers head overseas. Bosses at the airport hope the great escape will mark a turnaround in confidence following the September 11 attacks on the United
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Bog rescue man 'recovering'
A gardener was recovering at home today after being rescued from a muddy bog. Ian Smith, from Five Ashes, was taken to Kent and Sussex Hospital, Tunbridge Wells, after firefighters spent more than two hours freeing him from waist-high mud. Mr Smith's
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Afghan hears his family is safe
Brighton man Abdul Ahmadi is overjoyed after hearing his pregnant wife and young daughter, who live in Afghanistan, are safe. Mr Ahmadi had been unable to contact his family since July and feared they may have been killed at the hands of the brutal Taliban
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Date
Harbour dwellers prepare for battle
Sovereign Harbour was marketed in the late Eighties as a replica of the delightful Honfleur harbour village in Normandy. What has emerged since 1993 is a multi-million pound commercial centre which is destined to become the UK's largest marina complex
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Date
All too real
SINCE July, Afghan Abdul Ahmadi has been on tenterhooks, fearing the worst but hoping against hope his pregnant wife and daughter were safe in his war-torn country. In a Christmas telephone call he was told by a friend that both had been seen and were
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Date
Helping us help others
The Argus Appeal has excelled itself in its 44th year by raising more money than ever for good causes. Through events such as celebrities shaving their heads and Santa taking up residence at a giant sweet-festooned Gingerbread House, organisers have stretched
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Date
Point of faith
Mr Wadey seems very sure of himself regarding the non-existence of God and I respect his views but, may I ask him just one question? What power brought about the complete change in Nicky Cruz so he became a sincere Christian? His amazing true story can
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Date
Parking anomaly
At last, motorists of Brighton and Hove have realised parking with all four wheels on the pavement is an offence which wardens cannot deal with. Only the police have authority to deal with pavement parking and, as we know, the police don't care about
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Spotlight on...
This week's spotlight on a Sussex park football team focuses on Colourfast Albion. GROUND: Clayton Recreation Ground LEAGUE: Sussex Sunday Six RECORD ATTENDANCE: 22 including dogs and players' girlfriends KEY MAN: Left wing back Richard Mason WORST DRESSED
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Club resign after lock-in
Little Common Wheatsheaf have withdrawn from the Hastings & East Sussex League after being fined £200 for locking referee Neal Ager in a changing room. Park Life reported how the East Sussex official was imprisoned for 15 minutes after a Demarco Cup
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High-speed Ferry are making waves
Ferry Inn hot-shot Matthew Balmer took just TEN seconds to score, despite the opposition kicking off. Inn's 23-goal ace opened the scoring against Belle Vue with a low right foot effort and went on to complete his hat-trick in his side's 7-1 win in Sussex
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Date
Home Truths, by Jacqui Bealing
You're all probably wholeheartedly sick of turkey by now, but not as sick of it as we are, I can guarantee. You may remember that a couple of weeks ago I revealed a family dilemma we were facing over who was to cook the fowl. Although we were hosting
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It's Who Dares Wins for super Sovereign
Meet the ex-SAS assasin who has taught a Sussex football team how to be winners. Ron Eastwood, who served with the special forces in World War Two, is the football-mad president of Royal Sovereign in the Brighton Premier League. The 80-year-old pensioner's
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Date
Euro sense
After suffering years of anti-Euro propaganda by most of the national Press, it was refreshing to read Adam Trimingham's article (December 27) about the UK's mistake in not joining the Euro at the start. Of course, he is right that France and the other
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Date
The new crop
For many, allotments evoke images of grubby men decked out in cords and wellies tending their prize marrows. But in Brighton and Hove the allure of the vegetable plot is attracting a new crowd. Contrary to popular belief, only a third of plot holders
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Date
The old spirit
Whatever happened to the old Christmas spirit when we used to get together and prepare for the anniversary of that wonderful morning when the one who made all this possible was born? Happy days, where have they gone? Children singing Christmas carols
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Date
All too real
Since July, Afghan Abdul Ahmadi has been on tenterhooks, fearing the worst but hoping against hope his pregnant wife and daughter were safe in his war-torn country. In a Christmas telephone call he was told by a friend that both had been seen and were
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Date
Good words
It would seem John Samson (Letters, December 20) in berating the Reverend John Webster for disregarding the facts, then proceeds to invent some of his own. Firstly, he dismisses evil and the Devil as a ploy by the early Church to "secure a firmer grip
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Date
Oh brother!
I was intrigued to read in the letter from the Rev John Webster (Letters, December 24) that Jesus had a brother. This leads me to ask whether he was older or younger than Jesus? If he was older, why was he not the son of God? Also, his mother could not
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Date
Tibbott hopes for a kinder year
David Tibbott is aiming for England under-21 honours after recovering from injury in a roller-coaster year. The 20-year-old Wasps centre from Scaynes Hill has suffered two damaged hands and a knee problem all of which have sidelined him for most of 2001
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Date
A little faith keeps us on the right side
C Wadey misquoted me in his reply (Letters, December 26). I asked: "Where do ideas about right and wrong come from?" To put it another way, why do human beings have a moral dimension? I was not referring to what we may or may not take in or be taught
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Adams: Jobs are on the line
Micky Adams has warned his Leicester squad they are playing not only for their own futures but for those of the rest of the Filbert Street staff too. The former Albion manager accepts the bottom-placed club will have to make cutbacks in all departments
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The week that was
MONDAY: Chesterfield boss Nicky Law claims he was not to blame for the trouble during and after Friday's 2-2 draw at Withdean. Law says: "I never incited the crowd. It was their substitute (Paul Rogers) who got sent off that was more of an incitement
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Pitching in to help the cause
Albion fan Steve Winterburn is thrilled to be following in the footsteps of Frankie Howard. Winterburn is the club's new head groundsman, with responsibility for overseeing the pitches at Withdean and the University of Sussex at Falmer where the Seagulls
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Date
Nogan's desperate to relaunch career
Kurt Nogan stood by the ticket office at Ninian Park as Cardiff supporters clamoured to get their passport into the ground for next week's FA Cup tie against Leeds United. The former Albion striker was asked to move aside as he spoke to The Sports Argus
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Date
Keeper looks a good catch
Simon Royce wants to keep Albion on their promotion roll and re-establish his reputation in the process. The Seagulls' temporary new No. 1 regards his month on loan from Leicester as a perfect opportunity to restore his fortunes. Boss Peter Taylor acted
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Cross was worth his weight in gold
Graham Cross was another Peter Taylor signing and he also became a firm favourite at the Goldstone, exerting a considerable influence both on and off the pitch. "He always has the lads in fits," said Mullery. "Guys like Graham Cross are worth their weight
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Date
Let's scrap New Year games, says Sidley boss
Sidley joint-manager Glenn Sully wants a permanent halt to New Year's Day fixtures. Sully has commended the County League for their efforts in putting in plenty of midweek fixtures before Christmas this season but believes the New Year's Day programme
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Date
Be warned: Newman can only get better
Lewes appear to have unearthed a gem in Lee Newman. The teenage striker scored his 14th goal of the season in the Boxing Day draw with Horsham. And there is more to come from the lively frontman according to Billy Nixon, the Lewes No. 2. Nixon, running
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Lloyd fears home hoodoo
Worthing boss Barry Lloyd fears his side may be developing a complex about playing at home after the Boxing Day defeat. Rebels have taken 15 of their 28 points away from Woodside Road and Lloyd said he detected signs of uneasiness on Wednesday. He added
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Pilot killed in crash
The pilot of a light aircraft was killed when his plane crashed at a Sussex airfield. The single-engine Robin crashed at the Goodwood aerodrome within sight of the control tower at 4.10pm yesterday. Police said the pilot, who has not been named, came
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Ramsay grabs his chance to shine
Loan striker Scott Ramsay could not wait to make an impact for Bognor. So much so he wanted to take the penalty-taking duties off stand-in skipper Jamie Howell. Ramsay's coolly taken 68th minute spot kick sent Rocks on course for their 2-0 Boxing Day
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Town boss delighted with recent form
Alan Walsh is delighted with the progress of Eastbourne Town ahead of their biggest week of the season. The Saffrons outfit, currently second in Division Two of the County League, were due to meet third placed Rye United today before entertaining leaders
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Six battling for title, says Reds chief
Crawley boss Billy Smith expects six sides to be in the Dr Martens League title shake-up. Smith's men went into today's home game against lowly Merthyr having restored their four-point lead on Boxing Day. While they were coming from behind to beat Welling
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Bog rescue man 'recovering'
A gardener was recovering at home today after being rescued from a muddy bog. Ian Smith, from Five Ashes, was taken to Kent and Sussex Hospital, Tunbridge Wells, after firefighters spent more than two hours freeing him from waist-high mud. Mr Smith's
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Massage therapy for the elderly
Nurses are giving foot and hand massage in a new scheme aimed at helping elderly patients cope with long stays in hospital. The sessions have been introduced at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, and Brighton General Hospital to help patients
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Group declares war on urban sprawl
A new group has launched a campaign to stop thousands of houses being built in the countryside. The Greenfield Guardians group is encouraging people to object to plans for 500 or more houses to the west of Burgess Hill. It also wants residents to lobby
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Date
Club resign after lock-in
Little Common Wheatsheaf have withdrawn from the Hastings & East Sussex League after being fined £200 for locking referee Neal Ager in a changing room. Park Life reported how the East Sussex official was imprisoned for 15 minutes after a Demarco Cup
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Date
It's Who Dares Wins for super Sovereign
Meet the ex-SAS assasin who has taught a Sussex football team how to be winners. Ron Eastwood, who served with the special forces in World War Two, is the football-mad president of Royal Sovereign in the Brighton Premier League. The 80-year-old pensioner's
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Date
Man named in murder hunt
Police investigating the murder of a woman after a Christmas party are searching for the man in whose flat she was found. Charmian Falkner, 33, from Devon, went missing after a night out in Brighton on Friday last week. Following a desperate search by
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Date
Grand Prix double boosts Robertson
Junior England snooker international Jimmy Robertson has moved into second place in the Under-18 Golden Waistcoat Grand Prix. The Bexhill 15-year-old won his second consecutive tournament at Leicester last weekend. Robertson, who is sponsored by the Q-ball
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Date
Good words
It would seem John Samson (Letters, December 20) in berating the Reverend John Webster for disregarding the facts, then proceeds to invent some of his own. Firstly, he dismisses evil and the Devil as a ploy by the early Church to "secure a firmer grip
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Date
No stopping the Crawley runners
Crawley youngsters dominated the annual Holly Runs Cross Country Races at Reigate Priory. They won the boys' under-15 and girls' under-13 team events and producing three individual winners. Dominique Daly, who has been stringing together a long list of
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Date
Tibbott hopes for a kinder year
David Tibbott is aiming for England under-21 honours after recovering from injury in a roller-coaster year. The 20-year-old Wasps centre from Scaynes Hill has suffered two damaged hands and a knee problem all of which have sidelined him for most of 2001
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Date
A little faith keeps us on the right side
C Wadey misquoted me in his reply (Letters, December 26). I asked: "Where do ideas about right and wrong come from?" To put it another way, why do human beings have a moral dimension? I was not referring to what we may or may not take in or be taught
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Date
Adams: Jobs are on the line
Micky Adams has warned his Leicester squad they are playing not only for their own futures but for those of the rest of the Filbert Street staff too. The former Albion manager accepts the bottom-placed club will have to make cutbacks in all departments
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Date
The week that was
MONDAY: Chesterfield boss Nicky Law claims he was not to blame for the trouble during and after Friday's 2-2 draw at Withdean. Law says: "I never incited the crowd. It was their substitute (Paul Rogers) who got sent off that was more of an incitement
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Date
Terrace Talk, with Anna Swallow
If I was going to spend 30 grand on a night out I wouldn't go into a Leeds nighterie with flock wallpaper and a cocktail list. Venice maybe. And Rome and a video of the semi-final to watch on the Lear taking me from one to the other. But if you're a professional
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Simon Says, with Simon Morgan
There wasn't much Christmas cheer at Withdean last Friday night. We let ourselves down by throwing away a two-goal lead and allowed Nicky Law the satisfaction of gloating at us after the match. There was a bit of handbags outside the dressing room afterwards
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Date
Keeper looks a good catch
Simon Royce wants to keep Albion on their promotion roll and re-establish his reputation in the process. The Seagulls' temporary new No. 1 regards his month on loan from Leicester as a perfect opportunity to restore his fortunes. Boss Peter Taylor acted
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Date
Pub yob bit me like a dog
A pub landlord was savaged by a customer who sank his teeth into his leg and hung on "like a pit bull terrier". Customers who had been enjoying a performance by Elvis impersonator Ivor Potter watched in horror as the maniac went on to bite two more people
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Date
Be warned: Newman can only get better
Lewes appear to have unearthed a gem in Lee Newman. The teenage striker scored his 14th goal of the season in the Boxing Day draw with Horsham. And there is more to come from the lively frontman according to Billy Nixon, the Lewes No. 2. Nixon, running
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Date
Lloyd fears home hoodoo
Worthing boss Barry Lloyd fears his side may be developing a complex about playing at home after the Boxing Day defeat. Rebels have taken 15 of their 28 points away from Woodside Road and Lloyd said he detected signs of uneasiness on Wednesday. He added
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Pilot killed in crash
The pilot of a light aircraft was killed when his plane crashed at a Sussex airfield. The single-engine Robin crashed at the Goodwood aerodrome within sight of the control tower at 4.10pm yesterday. Police said the pilot, who has not been named, came
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Ramsay grabs his chance to shine
Loan striker Scott Ramsay could not wait to make an impact for Bognor. So much so he wanted to take the penalty-taking duties off stand-in skipper Jamie Howell. Ramsay's coolly taken 68th minute spot kick sent Rocks on course for their 2-0 Boxing Day
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Town boss delighted with recent form
Alan Walsh is delighted with the progress of Eastbourne Town ahead of their biggest week of the season. The Saffrons outfit, currently second in Division Two of the County League, were due to meet third placed Rye United today before entertaining leaders
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A record-breaking £80,000
This year's Argus Appeal has raised a record-breaking £80,000 for needy people across Sussex. The figure beats last year's total by £10,000 and the previous year by £46,000. Delighted organisers say every penny will go to good causes across Sussex. Elsa
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Six battling for title, says Reds chief
Crawley boss Billy Smith expects six sides to be in the Dr Martens League title shake-up. Smith's men went into today's home game against lowly Merthyr having restored their four-point lead on Boxing Day. While they were coming from behind to beat Welling
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The new allotmenteers
Brighton and Hove has seen a resurgence of interest in its allotments, and from all age groups. When I first took an allotment in the Sixties, I was given lots of good advice by many elderly men who all seemed to have been on their plots for about 35
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Massage therapy for the elderly
Nurses are giving foot and hand massage in a new scheme aimed at helping elderly patients cope with long stays in hospital. The sessions have been introduced at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, and Brighton General Hospital to help patients
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Drinkers get a spirit for free
Pub regulars are getting more than their fair share of spirits with the appearance of a spooky grey woman at a 17th Century inn. The woman has been making a spooky spectacle of herself at the Abergavenny Arms, Rodmell, near Lewes. Drinkers and staff have
