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Action to cut biker death toll
A campaign to reduce the number of motorbike deaths in Sussex was being launched today. Part of the campaign is aimed at bikers who have switched to powerbikes after many years of driving cars. They will be urged to take refresher courses and issued with
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Voice of the Third Age, by Lis Solkhon
I cannot remember a time when I could not read. There must have been a time when I was learning my letters but it is lost in the mists of antiquity. I must have been reasonably good at a fairly young age because I can remember being given sixpence by
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Underwear sparks kitchen fire
A man drying underwear on his grill had to flee from his home when it caught fire. Firefighters went to his house in Hampstead Road, Brighton at 7.50pm yesterday. Officers entered the smoke-logged kitchen and put out the flaming socks and pants. A spokesman
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Hate attack on gay man
A man was assaulted and robbed early today in what police are treating as a homophobic attack. Officers would not confirm or deny the man had been stabbed. The 38-year-old victim was attacked as he walked along a footpath between Madeira Drive and Marine
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One good turn
Michael Parker (Letters, April 19) asked which Norman Wisdom and Joan Rice film was being shot at the Palace Pier in 1954. I suggest it was One Good Turn, in which Norman was the oldest child at an orphanage. The orphanage children were sent to Brighton
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No consent
Section 77 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 states the disposal of playing fields is permitted only with the consent of the Secretary of State. Sport England, representing the Secretary of State, has clearly not given consent to sell the
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All aboard for skate park bid
Parents and children have joined forces to raise cash for a skateboard park. So far, they have raised £3,000 for the new ramps at Plumpton Green. But they have to raise a further £12,000 for their sk8-pg project, which was boosted last Thursday when shop
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Abstention the cure to sex worries
I imagine the Personal, Social and Health Education team for East Sussex teaches children to abstain from smoking, drinking and drug taking. Why not teach them to abstain from sex until they are old enough to form a loving, permanent relationship, within
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Athletics: Milborrow in form
A group of Sussex athletes travelled to Alicante for some early-season warm-weather training and discovered that conditions were poorer than those at home. Coach Steve King said: "At least the rain was warmer and the training facilities were brilliant
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Protesters' call for peace
More than 600 demonstrators took to the streets to show their opposition to Israel's actions in the West Bank. The hour-long march began in Palmeira Square, Hove, on Saturday. Hundreds of people set off along Brighton and Hove seafront. One organiser
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Place trust in supporters's hands
With all this talk about Falmer being a "community stadium" and the problems the Albion had over control of the club, can anyone tell me why there is no supporters' trust at the Albion? There are 31 league clubs with these, from Manchester United to Port
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How to cope with colitis
Colitis is a serious bowel problem which can cause diarrhoea, stomach pains or cramps, bleeding and the passage of slime from the rectum. People often lose a lot of weight due to vitamin, protein and other nutritional deficiencies. An acute flare-up with
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Music lovers fight library service axe
Music lovers are uniting against a council's decision to axe a music library service. Officials at East Sussex County Council have decided to close music libraries in Lewes, Eastbourne and Hastings to save cash. But the move has triggered an outcry from
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Put bias aside
It's encouraging to see Adur Conservatives embracing the idea of co-operation at long last. It's something Labour councillors have tried to promote ever since I can remember. One practical example a couple of years ago was when we worked alongside Brighton
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Speedway: Eagles through to semis
Eastbourne Eagles are through to the last four of the Knockout Cup after they duly completed the demolition job on Ipswich at Arlington Stadium on Saturday night. The Sussex squad eased to a 30-point aggregate win with their best all-round performance
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Racy past
Motor racing enthusiast Michael Anthony has been in love with Lotus racing and sports cars for the best part of 50 years. Now the former businessman has even designed a scaled-down car as a surprise for his grandchildren. It won't speed round the track
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Clear need
Brighton and Hove City Council is in a dilemma over the poor state of its housing stock (The Argus, April 16) only a week after Tehmtan Framroze was telling The Argus how important it was to introduce rules for private landlords to improve standards.
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Ryman League: Lewes edge closer
Lewes moved a step closer to becoming division two champions with a convincing 3-0 win at home to Barton Rovers which saw three players sent off. John Palmer opened the scoring midway through the first half with an excellent low drive from 25 yards having
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Volunteers help African orphans
A team of volunteers has put the finishing touches to a school for hundreds of orphans. Mark Upfield, Paula O'Sullivan and Richard Morgan, from Hampden Park flew to the Ugandan jungle village of Kabubbu and spent 12 days building a chain-link fence around
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All too real
My husband and I were born and bred in Brighton. I gave up my council flat eight years ago because of domestic violence. I then rented privately and met my husband. We now rent a three bedroom house in Portslade. The rent officer states my home is worth
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Dr Martens: Saints escape drop
A hard-fought goalless home draw against Fisher Athletic was enough to save St Leonards from relegation from the eastern division. Neighbours Hastings Town and Sittingbourne beat Wisbech Town and Corby Town respectively. Manager Glyn White said: "We're
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Right to keep tabs on truants
Many children think it's all right to bunk off school when there's better things to do outside. But it's all too easy for them to get sucked into an indolent way of life which can quickly lead to petty crime. Increased truancy has become a big problem
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Rich City: Ringmer dash their own hopes
Ringmer's hopes of robbing Burgess Hill of the title would had been dashed even if the Hillians had not won as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Selsey. Ian Ford put Selsey ahead from the penalty spot after a handball but Ringmer boss Glen Geard's son,
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Doing our best for King Alfred revamp
Options for the King Alfred have raised some key questions in The Argus in recent weeks, since the announcement that a large development of flats could pay for a new sports centre. Patricia Ginman said Brighton and Hove City Council should propose a bigger
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Rich City: Burgess Hill clinch title
Gary Croydon watched his Burgess Hill side clinch their fourth division one title in six years and then re-adjusted his sights. Hillians romped to the championship, suffering just two defeats and plundering nearly 100 goals. They have also reached the
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April 22: Surrey v Sussex (CC)
Centuries of contrasting styles from skipper Chris Adams and Tony Cottey have at least ensured Sussex will leave the Oval with pride restored. While Adams blazed away with typical belligerence for his 114 Cottey's century, only his fourth for the county
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Watson's got Premier class
Paul Watson has one foot in the Premiership, according to Albion boss Peter Taylor. The fullback closed the Seagulls' Second Division championship campaign with a spectacular free-kick in Saturday's 1-0 win at Port Vale. Taylor said: "It was a fantastic
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Karate kid beats all the odds
A young karate star has defied all the odds to win martial arts honours after fending off a life-threatening medical condition. Natalie Headland, 13, almost died after suffering a ruptured liver in May. Now the Angmering Sports College pupil has bounced
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Mobile giant slashes workforce
Swedish telecoms giant Ericsson heaped yet more pain on the sector today by announcing 17,000 job cuts and warning of lower sales. The Stockholm-based group will axe 7,000 workers over the rest of this year with a further 10,000 jobs set to go next year
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Whistle Down The Wind, Congress Theatre, Eastbourne, until April 27
The 1962 film of Whistle Down The Wind did an extraordinary thing. It took what looked, on paper, the most sentimental of stories and made of it something beguiling, affecting and entirely real. This was thanks to Alan Bates' slow-burn transition from
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Phone giant jobs fears
Jobs at two Sussex centres were in jeopardy today after mobile phone giant Ericsson announced poor financial results. The firm is to cut up to 17,000 jobs worldwide after making a loss of more than £200 million in the first three months of 2002. It employs
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Cliffs death: No new inquiry
Police have revealed they will not be carrying out a new inquiry into the mysterious death of Paula Ramsden, who fell from a 500ft cliff. Detectives who spent months investigating the death of Mrs Ramsden, who fell from Beachy Head while walking with
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Ashley death charge anger
No action is to be taken against the police officer in charge at the scene of the James Ashley shooting. His family has been told Superintendent Chris Burton will not face disciplinary action by Sussex Police. Pauline Ashley, the dead man's sister, immediately
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Green-fingered way to fitness
There is a lot of pride in producing the best plants and flowers possible and turning your garden into contender for the local Town or Village-In-Bloom competition. But experts say there are plenty of health benefits as well. Mention the word fitness
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Dream gift for young racers
In his youth, Michael Anthony was addicted to the thrill of high-speed motor racing. He was a member of Lotus' famous first racing team in 1954 and owned one of the first Lotuses built after falling in love with them at Goodwood. Half a century on, he
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Congratulations
Well done to the Albion. They have gained another promotion, despite poor training facilities. Micky Adams created a brilliant team and it's a shame he was lured away to Leicester. -Lesley Kite, Linton Road, Hove
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Playground blaze
Vandals caused damage costing hundreds of pounds to a children's playground when they set fire to a dumped settee. The sofa was pushed beneath a set of swings in the playing field in Fox Way, Portslade, at 10.30pm last night. A fire brigade spokesman
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Two barred from tenants' meeting
Two men were barred from a council tenants' meeting today. One accused Brighton and Hove City Council of trying to gag him. They were private tenant Richard Scott and Ian Hills, secretary of the Theobald House Residents' Association. Council officials
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Fishermen rescued
Two men on board a fishing vessel were rescued in fading light after their boat suffered engine failure. They radioed Dover Coastguard to say their vessel was stranded two miles east of Hastings just before 7pm on Saturday. The alert was passed on to
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£500,000 to make streets safer
Planning has started on the first scheme in Sussex aimed at reclaiming the streets for walkers and cyclists. Part of Bognor has been chosen for a new-style Home Zone, where traffic will be reduced to almost a snail's pace. The West Sussex County Council
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Arsonists target shop
Arsonists put lives in danger when they put material through a shop letter box. A passer-by noticed the Rent a Video store in Arundel Road, Littlehampton, was on fire and alerted the fire brigade. CCTV footage has revealed the blaze had been burning for
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Alert over van arson
An emergency operation was launched after an abandoned van carrying a high-pressure gas cylinder was set on fire on a petrol station forecourt. Fire crews from Brighton joined colleagues from the East Sussex division at the BP garage, Pyecombe, at 10pm
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Lib Dems fight for trams' return
Liberal Democrats are stepping up their fight to reintroduce trams in the city. They want parking profits to be used to fund the scheme and have tabled a motion for a study into the idea, which will go before Brighton and Hove City Council on Thursday
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No consent
Section 77 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 states the disposal of playing fields is permitted only with the consent of the Secretary of State. Sport England, representing the Secretary of State, has clearly not given consent to sell the
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Protesters' call for peace
More than 600 demonstrators took to the streets to show their opposition to Israel's actions in the West Bank. The hour-long march began in Palmeira Square, Hove, on Saturday. Hundreds of people set off along Brighton and Hove seafront. One organiser
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Place trust in supporters's hands
With all this talk about Falmer being a "community stadium" and the problems the Albion had over control of the club, can anyone tell me why there is no supporters' trust at the Albion? There are 31 league clubs with these, from Manchester United to Port
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Basketball: Thunder win thriller
Gaylon Moore struck in the final 30 seconds to give Worthing Thunder a precious play-off advantage over South Coast rivals Solent Stars. But their thrilling 98-96 home win on Saturday may prove inadequate insurance for what promises to be an intriguing
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Music lovers fight library service axe
Music lovers are uniting against a council's decision to axe a music library service. Officials at East Sussex County Council have decided to close music libraries in Lewes, Eastbourne and Hastings to save cash. But the move has triggered an outcry from
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Racy past
Motor racing enthusiast Michael Anthony has been in love with Lotus racing and sports cars for the best part of 50 years. Now the former businessman has even designed a scaled-down car as a surprise for his grandchildren. It won't speed round the track
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Clear need
Brighton and Hove City Council is in a dilemma over the poor state of its housing stock (The Argus, April 16) only a week after Tehmtan Framroze was telling The Argus how important it was to introduce rules for private landlords to improve standards.
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Sport for all
Businessman Howard Trevette thinks he can solve two of the most pressing problems in Brighton and Hove. He says the city council should sell the King Alfred leisure centre site in Hove and transfer the sports amenities to the community stadium planned
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Volunteers help African orphans
A team of volunteers has put the finishing touches to a school for hundreds of orphans. Mark Upfield, Paula O'Sullivan and Richard Morgan, from Hampden Park flew to the Ugandan jungle village of Kabubbu and spent 12 days building a chain-link fence around
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All too real
My husband and I were born and bred in Brighton. I gave up my council flat eight years ago because of domestic violence. I then rented privately and met my husband. We now rent a three bedroom house in Portslade. The rent officer states my home is worth
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Dr Martens: Saints escape drop
A hard-fought goalless home draw against Fisher Athletic was enough to save St Leonards from relegation from the eastern division. Neighbours Hastings Town and Sittingbourne beat Wisbech Town and Corby Town respectively. Manager Glyn White said: "We're
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Right to keep tabs on truants
Many children think it's all right to bunk off school when there's better things to do outside. But it's all too easy for them to get sucked into an indolent way of life which can quickly lead to petty crime. Increased truancy has become a big problem
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Rich City: Ringmer dash their own hopes
Ringmer's hopes of robbing Burgess Hill of the title would had been dashed even if the Hillians had not won as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Selsey. Ian Ford put Selsey ahead from the penalty spot after a handball but Ringmer boss Glen Geard's son,
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Doing our best for King Alfred revamp
Options for the King Alfred have raised some key questions in The Argus in recent weeks, since the announcement that a large development of flats could pay for a new sports centre. Patricia Ginman said Brighton and Hove City Council should propose a bigger
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Rich City: Burgess Hill clinch title
Gary Croydon watched his Burgess Hill side clinch their fourth division one title in six years and then re-adjusted his sights. Hillians romped to the championship, suffering just two defeats and plundering nearly 100 goals. They have also reached the
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Sussex restore pride against Surrey
Centuries of contrasting styles from skipper Chris Adams and Tony Cottey have at least ensured Sussex will leave the Oval with pride restored some time today. While Adams blazed away with typical belligerence for his 114 Cottey's century, only his fourth
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Champions go all the way
Albion reproduced the form which has taken them to the Second Division title right to the last kick. The key ingredients, dedication, perspiration and inspiration, clinched the 25th triumph of a champagne campaign. Eighteen of them have been by the odd
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Bonmarche 'on track'
Value retailer bonmarche today said its expansion plans were on track after posting a surge in full-year profits. The family-controlled firm, which targets older women and has a branch in Brighton, aims to open 30 stores this year as part of a long-term
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Mobile giant slashes workforce
Swedish telecoms giant Ericsson heaped yet more pain on the sector today by announcing 17,000 job cuts and warning of lower sales. The Stockholm-based group will axe 7,000 workers over the rest of this year with a further 10,000 jobs set to go next year
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Music lovers fight library service axe
Music lovers are uniting against a council's decision to axe a music library service. Officials at East Sussex County Council have decided to close music libraries in Lewes, Eastbourne and Hastings to save cash. But the move has triggered an outcry from
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Whistle Down The Wind, Congress Theatre, Eastbourne, until April 27
The 1962 film of Whistle Down The Wind did an extraordinary thing. It took what looked, on paper, the most sentimental of stories and made of it something beguiling, affecting and entirely real. This was thanks to Alan Bates' slow-burn transition from
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No end to leasing police masts
Sussex Police will continue to allow its radio masts to be used by mobile phone firms after safety fears were branded "hysteria". The force transmits from 14 radio masts on force property, including ten masts on the South Downs. With the boom in the mobile
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Gay shop sex film sales bid
A business catering for the gay community has applied for a sex shop licence. It wants to be able to sell explicit R18 videos and DVDs featuring gay pornography. Fashion shop Clone Zone opened in St James's Street, Brighton, two years ago. Manager Tony
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Plane spotters fly out for trial
A group of British plane spotters accused of spying in Greece, including a Horsham man, was today flying to Athens to stand trial. The 12-strong group, who were arrested in November last year and held in prison for almost six weeks, said they were confident
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Trailer thieves silence disco
A children's disco has been shut down by thieves who stole lighting and sound equipment. Linda and David Bolton have been running the weekly free Fun Factory at Mile Oak Community Centre, Southwick, every week for the past six years. But future sessions
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Cash boost for jobs
A package of £304,000 to boost West Sussex's economy has been approved. Part of the new action plan is aimed at supporting regeneration schemes which help provide jobs and opportunities in coastal towns, including Worthing and Littlehampton. West Sussex
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Unions furious at culture bid
Trade unions have denounced Brighton and Hove's bid to become European Capital Of Culture in 2008. Brighton, Hove and District Trades Union Council said £150,000 being spent on the bid by the city council was being "wasted on a trendy, privileged minority
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Boy is shot
A teenager was hit by an airgun pellet as he played with friends. The 13-year-old boy was shot in the wrist while he was playing in a service road between South Road and Meeching Road, Newhaven. The boy did not go to hospital but was treated by his doctor
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Drink-drive charge after collision
A road in Eastbourne was blocked for several hours after a car hit two parked cars. No one was injured in the incident, which took place yesterday evening in Etchingham Road. Firefighters were called to clear away debris. Mark Gordon, 30, of Marsden Road
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Man robbed by bogus officials
A partially-sighted pensioner was tricked into filling pots and pans with water while bogus water board workers ransacked his home. Two wallets containing a total of £290 were stolen from the 91-year-old victim after two men called at his house. A police
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Ashley death charge anger
No action is to be taken against the police officer in charge at the scene of the James Ashley shooting. His family has been told Superintendent Chris Burton will not face disciplinary action by Sussex Police. Pauline Ashley, the dead man's sister, immediately
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The biodynamics of food production
It is about time we celebrated anti-celebrity status. Where is that rare individual who never wants to make the front pages? Or hasn't been on telly or written a book and couldn't care less about their 15 minutes of fame? Such a person of quality is not
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Green-fingered way to fitness
There is a lot of pride in producing the best plants and flowers possible and turning your garden into contender for the local Town or Village-In-Bloom competition. But experts say there are plenty of health benefits as well. Mention the word fitness
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Dream gift for young racers
In his youth, Michael Anthony was addicted to the thrill of high-speed motor racing. He was a member of Lotus' famous first racing team in 1954 and owned one of the first Lotuses built after falling in love with them at Goodwood. Half a century on, he
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Congratulations
Well done to the Albion. They have gained another promotion, despite poor training facilities. Micky Adams created a brilliant team and it's a shame he was lured away to Leicester. -Lesley Kite, Linton Road, Hove
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Pop wannabes queue for fame
Young hopefuls queued for hours in a bid to win a place in a new pop band. More than 70 waited outside Langford's Hotel in Hove yesterday to audition in front of a panel of judges. The youngsters, eager to follow in the footsteps of Pop Idol Will Young
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Playground blaze
Vandals caused damage costing hundreds of pounds to a children's playground when they set fire to a dumped settee. The sofa was pushed beneath a set of swings in the playing field in Fox Way, Portslade, at 10.30pm last night. A fire brigade spokesman
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Two barred from tenants' meeting
Two men were barred from a council tenants' meeting today. One accused Brighton and Hove City Council of trying to gag him. They were private tenant Richard Scott and Ian Hills, secretary of the Theobald House Residents' Association. Council officials
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Getting to grips with truancy
A scheme to tackle the problem of pupils playing truant in Sussex has had a dramatic effect. Jo Breach went back to school to investigate. "BUNKING off" was Emma's reply when she was asked what she was good at. After being hauled into the headteacher's
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Lib Dems fight for trams' return
Liberal Democrats are stepping up their fight to reintroduce trams in the city. They want parking profits to be used to fund the scheme and have tabled a motion for a study into the idea, which will go before Brighton and Hove City Council on Thursday
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Basketball: Thunder win thriller
Gaylon Moore struck in the final 30 seconds to give Worthing Thunder a precious play-off advantage over South Coast rivals Solent Stars. But their thrilling 98-96 home win on Saturday may prove inadequate insurance for what promises to be an intriguing
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Ryman League: Bognor seal fourth
Bognor gave their fans something to cheer about in the final division one home game of the season when they beat fellow high flyers Northwood 3-1 at Nyewood Lane. With both sides just outside the promotion places, Rocks cemented a fourth-place finish.
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Sport for all
Businessman Howard Trevette thinks he can solve two of the most pressing problems in Brighton and Hove. He says the city council should sell the King Alfred leisure centre site in Hove and transfer the sports amenities to the community stadium planned
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Fooled again
It was interesting to read about the basis of affordable housing through the Moat housing scheme (The Argus, April 4). If we apply the same basis to the flats proposed for the King Alfred site, we can see councillors have not considered the financial
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Dr Martens: Hastings are champions
Hastings Town were crowned eastern division champions after a 4-2 win away to Wisbech Town. The three points were enough to finally put the long-time leaders out of sight of chasing Grantham Town and Dorchester Town. Manager George Wakeling said: "I feel
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Boy, 11, trapped down ravine
An 11-year-old boy was trapped down a 25ft ravine after he crashed during a motorbike competition and slid down an embankment. He lost control of his bike at a motocross competition at Staplecross, near Robertsbridge, yesterday and careered down the steep
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Sussex restore pride against Surrey
Centuries of contrasting styles from skipper Chris Adams and Tony Cottey have at least ensured Sussex will leave the Oval with pride restored some time today. While Adams blazed away with typical belligerence for his 114 Cottey's century, only his fourth
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Champions go all the way
Albion reproduced the form which has taken them to the Second Division title right to the last kick. The key ingredients, dedication, perspiration and inspiration, clinched the 25th triumph of a champagne campaign. Eighteen of them have been by the odd
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Bonmarche 'on track'
Value retailer bonmarche today said its expansion plans were on track after posting a surge in full-year profits. The family-controlled firm, which targets older women and has a branch in Brighton, aims to open 30 stores this year as part of a long-term
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Date
No end to leasing police masts
Sussex Police will continue to allow its radio masts to be used by mobile phone firms after safety fears were branded "hysteria". The force transmits from 14 radio masts on force property, including ten masts on the South Downs. With the boom in the mobile
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Here And Now Tour, Brighton Centre, April 19
The idea of an Eighties revival show baffled me. A bunch of past-it pop acts bunged together on one tour - and people were meant to pay almost £30 for the (dis)pleasure? It was even more of a surprise to learn, not only had the venue sold out but the
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Gay shop sex film sales bid
A business catering for the gay community has applied for a sex shop licence. It wants to be able to sell explicit R18 videos and DVDs featuring gay pornography. Fashion shop Clone Zone opened in St James's Street, Brighton, two years ago. Manager Tony
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Plane spotters fly out for trial
A group of British plane spotters accused of spying in Greece, including a Horsham man, was today flying to Athens to stand trial. The 12-strong group, who were arrested in November last year and held in prison for almost six weeks, said they were confident
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Date
Trailer thieves silence disco
A children's disco has been shut down by thieves who stole lighting and sound equipment. Linda and David Bolton have been running the weekly free Fun Factory at Mile Oak Community Centre, Southwick, every week for the past six years. But future sessions
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Date
Unions furious at culture bid
Trade unions have denounced Brighton and Hove's bid to become European Capital Of Culture in 2008. Brighton, Hove and District Trades Union Council said £150,000 being spent on the bid by the city council was being "wasted on a trendy, privileged minority
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Date
The biodynamics of food production
It is about time we celebrated anti-celebrity status. Where is that rare individual who never wants to make the front pages? Or hasn't been on telly or written a book and couldn't care less about their 15 minutes of fame? Such a person of quality is not
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Date
Action to cut biker death toll
A campaign to reduce the number of motorbike deaths in Sussex was being launched today. Part of the campaign is aimed at bikers who have switched to powerbikes after many years of driving cars. They will be urged to take refresher courses and issued with
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Pop wannabes queue for fame
Young hopefuls queued for hours in a bid to win a place in a new pop band. More than 70 waited outside Langford's Hotel in Hove yesterday to audition in front of a panel of judges. The youngsters, eager to follow in the footsteps of Pop Idol Will Young
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Date
Voice of the Third Age, by Lis Solkhon
I cannot remember a time when I could not read. There must have been a time when I was learning my letters but it is lost in the mists of antiquity. I must have been reasonably good at a fairly young age because I can remember being given sixpence by
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Underwear sparks kitchen fire
A man drying underwear on his grill had to flee from his home when it caught fire. Firefighters went to his house in Hampstead Road, Brighton at 7.50pm yesterday. Officers entered the smoke-logged kitchen and put out the flaming socks and pants. A spokesman
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Getting to grips with truancy
A scheme to tackle the problem of pupils playing truant in Sussex has had a dramatic effect. Jo Breach went back to school to investigate. "BUNKING off" was Emma's reply when she was asked what she was good at. After being hauled into the headteacher's
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Mast battle to start again
Angry residents are preparing to fight another bid to install a mobile phone mast near their homes. The first application for the 10-metre mast near Randiddles Close, Wickham Hill, Hurstpierpoint, was thrown out after an avalanche of protest. Mid Sussex
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Phone giant jobs fears
Jobs at two Sussex centres were in jeopardy today after mobile phone giant Ericsson announced poor financial results. The firm is to cut up to 17,000 jobs worldwide after making a loss of more than £200 million in the first three months of 2002. It employs
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Hate attack on gay man
A man was assaulted and robbed early today in what police are treating as a homophobic attack. Officers would not confirm or deny the man had been stabbed. The 38-year-old victim was attacked as he walked along a footpath between Madeira Drive and Marine
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One good turn
Michael Parker (Letters, April 19) asked which Norman Wisdom and Joan Rice film was being shot at the Palace Pier in 1954. I suggest it was One Good Turn, in which Norman was the oldest child at an orphanage. The orphanage children were sent to Brighton
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All aboard for skate park bid
Parents and children have joined forces to raise cash for a skateboard park. So far, they have raised £3,000 for the new ramps at Plumpton Green. But they have to raise a further £12,000 for their sk8-pg project, which was boosted last Thursday when shop
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Abstention the cure to sex worries
I imagine the Personal, Social and Health Education team for East Sussex teaches children to abstain from smoking, drinking and drug taking. Why not teach them to abstain from sex until they are old enough to form a loving, permanent relationship, within
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Athletics: Milborrow in form
A group of Sussex athletes travelled to Alicante for some early-season warm-weather training and discovered that conditions were poorer than those at home. Coach Steve King said: "At least the rain was warmer and the training facilities were brilliant
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How to cope with colitis
Colitis is a serious bowel problem which can cause diarrhoea, stomach pains or cramps, bleeding and the passage of slime from the rectum. People often lose a lot of weight due to vitamin, protein and other nutritional deficiencies. An acute flare-up with
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Put bias aside
It's encouraging to see Adur Conservatives embracing the idea of co-operation at long last. It's something Labour councillors have tried to promote ever since I can remember. One practical example a couple of years ago was when we worked alongside Brighton
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Speedway: Eagles through to semis
Eastbourne Eagles are through to the last four of the Knockout Cup after they duly completed the demolition job on Ipswich at Arlington Stadium on Saturday night. The Sussex squad eased to a 30-point aggregate win with their best all-round performance
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Ryman League: Bognor seal fourth
Bognor gave their fans something to cheer about in the final division one home game of the season when they beat fellow high flyers Northwood 3-1 at Nyewood Lane. With both sides just outside the promotion places, Rocks cemented a fourth-place finish.
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Ryman League: Lewes edge closer
Lewes moved a step closer to becoming division two champions with a convincing 3-0 win at home to Barton Rovers which saw three players sent off. John Palmer opened the scoring midway through the first half with an excellent low drive from 25 yards having
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Fooled again
It was interesting to read about the basis of affordable housing through the Moat housing scheme (The Argus, April 4). If we apply the same basis to the flats proposed for the King Alfred site, we can see councillors have not considered the financial
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Dr Martens: Hastings are champions
Hastings Town were crowned eastern division champions after a 4-2 win away to Wisbech Town. The three points were enough to finally put the long-time leaders out of sight of chasing Grantham Town and Dorchester Town. Manager George Wakeling said: "I feel
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Boy, 11, trapped down ravine
An 11-year-old boy was trapped down a 25ft ravine after he crashed during a motorbike competition and slid down an embankment. He lost control of his bike at a motocross competition at Staplecross, near Robertsbridge, yesterday and careered down the steep
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April 22: Surrey v Sussex (CC)
Centuries of contrasting styles from skipper Chris Adams and Tony Cottey have at least ensured Sussex will leave the Oval with pride restored. While Adams blazed away with typical belligerence for his 114 Cottey's century, only his fourth for the county
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Watson's got Premier class
Paul Watson has one foot in the Premiership, according to Albion boss Peter Taylor. The fullback closed the Seagulls' Second Division championship campaign with a spectacular free-kick in Saturday's 1-0 win at Port Vale. Taylor said: "It was a fantastic
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Karate kid beats all the odds
A young karate star has defied all the odds to win martial arts honours after fending off a life-threatening medical condition. Natalie Headland, 13, almost died after suffering a ruptured liver in May. Now the Angmering Sports College pupil has bounced
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Here And Now Tour, Brighton Centre, April 19
The idea of an Eighties revival show baffled me. A bunch of past-it pop acts bunged together on one tour - and people were meant to pay almost £30 for the (dis)pleasure? It was even more of a surprise to learn, not only had the venue sold out but the
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Man attacked on seafront
A man was assaulted and robbed early today in a suspected homophobic attack. Police would not confirm or deny he had been stabbed. The 38-year-old victim was attacked as he walked along a footpath between Madeira Drive and Marine Parade, on Brighton seafront
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Phone giant jobs fears
Jobs at two Sussex centres were in jeopardy today after mobile phone giant Ericsson announced poor financial results. The firm is to cut up to 17,000 jobs worldwide after making a loss of more than £200 million in the first three months of 2002. It employs
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Cliffs death: No new inquiry
Police have revealed they will not be carrying out a new inquiry into the mysterious death of Paula Ramsden, who fell from a 500ft cliff. Detectives who spent months investigating the death of Mrs Ramsden, who fell from Beachy Head while walking with
