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Missing girl found in resort
A Sussex schoolgirl who went missing for two weeks has been found by police in north-west England. Miley Smart's family were in anguish after the 16-year-old disappeared from her home in Whitehawk, Brighton, on May 23. Police yesterday found her safe
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Prejudiced review
I have seldom read a less perceptive or more prejudiced restaurant review than that by Louise Ramsay of One Paston Place. This is a civilised French restaurant in a proper setting, presided over by Mme Nicole with professionalism and charm. I know of
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Good deal
The claims about parking charges by Tapp, the Brighton and Hove trades protesters, are ridiculous (The Argus, June 6) . Firstly, they claim they could pay £850 a year by working a six-day week. Do they have to work more than five days? Surely that is
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You need us
I took part in Thursday's van demonstration and thought it well-attended and good-humoured, causing a minimum amount of disruption. Well done to those at Traders Against Parking Persecution (Tapp) who set it up at short notice. If Brighton and Hove City
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United in joy
What a wonderful week. What a wonderful day with jubilee jubilation and World Cup wonder - and there's more to come. The Queen came to Ardingly fresh from her jubilee weekend and even Sussex showers failed to dampen the spirits of the cheering crowds.
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Why should police protect 'cruisers'?
As a gay resident of Brighton and Hove, I am concerned the 80 per cent who are not gay in the city are being told to fund demands for extra policing of an infamous gay "cruising" area. Since I first came to Brighton in 1971, the Duke's Mound-Marine Parade
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Sumpter's concern at a lack of speed
Mark Sumpter is concerned about his car's lack of speed following the fifth round of the Michelin Porsche Cup. The Sussex driver consolidated second place in the series after taking fourth place in the sprint race at Silverstone last weekend. But Sumpter
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Eubank warns Lewis: Don't get into a war
Chris Eubank believes champion Lennox Lewis can beat Mike Tyson tonight in their heavyweight title fight but only if he does not get drawn into a war. Eubank flew out yesterday to take his seat at ringside to witness one of the most eagerly-awaited contests
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Hoops Talk, with Nick Nurse
You might not have realised it but Brighton Bears were second bottom of the league last season. In fact, in one respect we were rock bottom, and I expect that to change this time round. Of course I am not talking about results. I am talking about budget
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Loo plea for park
Parents are pressing for children's toilets to be provided in a popular park in Brighton. They say drug addicts use the only lavatory in Queen's Park, a superloo with a 20p fee. Parents have found syringes and needles there and are now demanding facilities
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How Pom was pole-axed
Pom Oliver hoped to be among an all-female expedition to the North and South poles, but frostbite robbed her of her dream. When Ann Daniels and Caroline Hamilton raised a Union Flag above the North Pole and sang the National Anthem, Pom, from Billingshurst
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Day we saw the Queen
Hundreds of children will remember the momentous day they met the Queen. Eager to catch a glimpse of Her Majesty, the youngsters waited patiently in the mud and rain for the royals to arrive at Ardingly. During the day, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh
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It's raining royal jokes
The Duke of Edinburgh joked with visitors about the weather and the amount of mud around. With one visitor he quipped: "There is going to be a competition for the muddiest dog." Prince Philip was escorted round the show by president of the South of England
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Royal day is muddy marvellous
Armed with brollies and wellies, thousands of Sussex people trudged through acres of glorious mud to give the Queen a rousing welcome. In scenes reminiscent of the weekend's jubilee festivities, visitors to the South Of England Show gave the royal visitor
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Bassam's park-and-ride drive
More park and ride facilities are needed to get fans to Brighton and Hove Albion's proposed community stadium, says Lord Bassam. The Labour peer and former Brighton council leader is urging councillors to get behind the stadium plan for Falmer when planners
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Mystery damage at Pavilion
Experts are examining the roof of the Royal Pavilion in Brighton to find out what caused damage to the Music Room. Part of a decorative feature at the top of the ceiling dropped on to a gasolier below, damaging two of the panels. The incident occurred
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Missing girl found in resort
A Sussex schoolgirl who went missing for two weeks has been found by police in north-west England. Miley Smart's family were in anguish after the 16-year-old disappeared from her home in Whitehawk, Brighton, on May 23. Police yesterday found her safe
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Punter hoping for birthday baby
A mother-to-be is hoping her baby will just hold on another 24 hours - so she can win a bet worth £1,000. As we reported in March, Donna Munn, from Thornhill Rise, Mile Oak, wants her baby to be the fourth member of her family, including herself, to share
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Slice of life
Life has its funny moments. I'm at the bank. A lad approaches the cashier with her football sweep. She draws out a ticket. "I've got China," she howls. "Pity it wasn't Brazil," I said. "He's got Brazil - and he organised the sweep!" The lad grins and
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Review got it wrong
If readers try One Paston Place for themselves, I don't think they will find £19 expensive for a three-course meal including service. I agree they will be taken aback by the beautiful presentation but Ms Ramsay failed to comment on the interesting and
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Prejudiced review
I have seldom read a less perceptive or more prejudiced restaurant review than that by Louise Ramsay of One Paston Place. This is a civilised French restaurant in a proper setting, presided over by Mme Nicole with professionalism and charm. I know of
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Sven warns the world
Proud Sven-Goran Eriksson today warned his World Cup rivals: "My England team can get even better." Eriksson revealed his faith in his players after their 1-0 win over Argentina, courtesy of a penalty from David Beckham who ensured that the memories of
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Good deal
The claims about parking charges by Tapp, the Brighton and Hove trades protesters, are ridiculous (The Argus, June 6) . Firstly, they claim they could pay £850 a year by working a six-day week. Do they have to work more than five days? Surely that is
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Why should police protect 'cruisers'?
As a gay resident of Brighton and Hove, I am concerned the 80 per cent who are not gay in the city are being told to fund demands for extra policing of an infamous gay "cruising" area. Since I first came to Brighton in 1971, the Duke's Mound-Marine Parade
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Eubank warns Lewis: Don't get into a war
Chris Eubank believes champion Lennox Lewis can beat Mike Tyson tonight in their heavyweight title fight but only if he does not get drawn into a war. Eubank flew out yesterday to take his seat at ringside to witness one of the most eagerly-awaited contests
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Hoops Talk, with Nick Nurse
You might not have realised it but Brighton Bears were second bottom of the league last season. In fact, in one respect we were rock bottom, and I expect that to change this time round. Of course I am not talking about results. I am talking about budget
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Loo plea for park
Parents are pressing for children's toilets to be provided in a popular park in Brighton. They say drug addicts use the only lavatory in Queen's Park, a superloo with a 20p fee. Parents have found syringes and needles there and are now demanding facilities
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It's raining royal jokes
The Duke of Edinburgh joked with visitors about the weather and the amount of mud around. With one visitor he quipped: "There is going to be a competition for the muddiest dog." Prince Philip was escorted round the show by president of the South of England
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Bassam's park-and-ride drive
More park and ride facilities are needed to get fans to Brighton and Hove Albion's proposed community stadium, says Lord Bassam. The Labour peer and former Brighton council leader is urging councillors to get behind the stadium plan for Falmer when planners
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Beckham the bull
As the Queen patted him on the head, the final whistle blew and a prize Hereford bull was renamed Beckham. It seemed blissfully unaware of England's 1-0 win over Argentina, or indeed the presence of the Queen. Her Majesty met the animal at the South of
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Mystery damage at Pavilion
Experts are examining the roof of the Royal Pavilion in Brighton to find out what caused damage to the Music Room. Part of a decorative feature at the top of the ceiling dropped on to a gasolier below, damaging two of the panels. The incident occurred
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Chris Adams: A week of mixed feelings
For many reasons this week has seen a variety of strange emotions for me. It began with England once again frustrating the nation with our opening gambit in the World Cup. If ever the words 'It's a game of two halves' were ever more apt I certainly can't
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Punter hoping for birthday baby
A mother-to-be is hoping her baby will just hold on another 24 hours - so she can win a bet worth £1,000. As we reported in March, Donna Munn, from Thornhill Rise, Mile Oak, wants her baby to be the fourth member of her family, including herself, to share
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Review got it wrong
If readers try One Paston Place for themselves, I don't think they will find £19 expensive for a three-course meal including service. I agree they will be taken aback by the beautiful presentation but Ms Ramsay failed to comment on the interesting and
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Home Truths, by Jacqui Bealing
I'd rather stick needles in my eyes than sing in front of an audience. And I'm sure audiences would rather stick needles in their eyes than listen to me. My husband, who is actually not bad on the guitar, could also never be persuaded to give a public
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Reprieve for threatened schools
Parents have won a stay of execution over the proposed closure of two Sussex special schools. Their protests managed to secure more time to present their case, which could help to save their children's schools. The consultation period on the planned closure
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Sven warns the world
Proud Sven-Goran Eriksson today warned his World Cup rivals: "My England team can get even better." Eriksson revealed his faith in his players after their 1-0 win over Argentina, courtesy of a penalty from David Beckham who ensured that the memories of
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Wagons roll
The Tapp demo was totally unjustified. We all have extra charges and bills. If these businesses are well run, they could easily absorb these costs. They seem to want free parking and are jumping on a bandwagon. This was, after all, an undemocratic action
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Adams faces knee operation
sussex skipper Chris Adams is out for at least another two weeks because he needs an operation on his injured knee. Adams will go into hospital today for keyhole surgery to repair a small cartilage tear in his left knee. A realistic date for his comeback
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Fans pack pubs for World Cup epic
England's stunning victory against Argentina sparked jubilant celebrations in pubs, bars and even offices across Sussex. Every hostelry with a television was packed with revellers as England captain David Beckham led his country to glory in Sapporo. Fans
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Beckham the bull
As the Queen patted him on the head, the final whistle blew and a prize Hereford bull was renamed Beckham. It seemed blissfully unaware of England's 1-0 win over Argentina, or indeed the presence of the Queen. Her Majesty met the animal at the South of
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Councillor slams parking rules
A councillor who works as a plumber has accused his own council of strangling businesses with its parking regulations. Geoff Wells, a Brighton and Hove city councillor, says he now only does jobs for elderly customers in the centre of Brighton because
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Chris Adams: A week of mixed feelings
For many reasons this week has seen a variety of strange emotions for me. It began with England once again frustrating the nation with our opening gambit in the World Cup. If ever the words 'It's a game of two halves' were ever more apt I certainly can't
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Home Truths, by Jacqui Bealing
I'd rather stick needles in my eyes than sing in front of an audience. And I'm sure audiences would rather stick needles in their eyes than listen to me. My husband, who is actually not bad on the guitar, could also never be persuaded to give a public
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Reprieve for threatened schools
Parents have won a stay of execution over the proposed closure of two Sussex special schools. Their protests managed to secure more time to present their case, which could help to save their children's schools. The consultation period on the planned closure
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Was it you?
I am anxious to trace a number of people who were involved in a wartime incident in which a small bomb-type device exploded in some fields at the back of Falmer where they were playing. Several of the children were injured, one seriously. All were living
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We can help
Statistics show there are 1,000 people affected by Parkinson's disease in the area the local Parkinson's Disease Society covers but, sadly, our membership is only a fraction of this figure. Sadly? Because most sufferers would find the help we can give
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Wagons roll
The Tapp demo was totally unjustified. We all have extra charges and bills. If these businesses are well run, they could easily absorb these costs. They seem to want free parking and are jumping on a bandwagon. This was, after all, an undemocratic action
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You need us
I took part in Thursday's van demonstration and thought it well-attended and good-humoured, causing a minimum amount of disruption. Well done to those at Traders Against Parking Persecution (Tapp) who set it up at short notice. If Brighton and Hove City
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United in joy
What a wonderful week. What a wonderful day with jubilee jubilation and World Cup wonder - and there's more to come. The Queen came to Ardingly fresh from her jubilee weekend and even Sussex showers failed to dampen the spirits of the cheering crowds.
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Rubbish view
How I agree with May Ashcroft (Letters, May 29) about people's snobbish, supercilious, prejudiced attitudes towards beggars and travellers. Many people feel, like Noah Claypole - the charity boy towards Oliver Twist, the workhouse boy - that here, in
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Sumpter's concern at a lack of speed
Mark Sumpter is concerned about his car's lack of speed following the fifth round of the Michelin Porsche Cup. The Sussex driver consolidated second place in the series after taking fourth place in the sprint race at Silverstone last weekend. But Sumpter
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Adams faces knee operation
sussex skipper Chris Adams is out for at least another two weeks because he needs an operation on his injured knee. Adams will go into hospital today for keyhole surgery to repair a small cartilage tear in his left knee. A realistic date for his comeback
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How Pom was pole-axed
Pom Oliver hoped to be among an all-female expedition to the North and South poles, but frostbite robbed her of her dream. When Ann Daniels and Caroline Hamilton raised a Union Flag above the North Pole and sang the National Anthem, Pom, from Billingshurst
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Fans pack pubs for World Cup epic
England's stunning victory against Argentina sparked jubilant celebrations in pubs, bars and even offices across Sussex. Every hostelry with a television was packed with revellers as England captain David Beckham led his country to glory in Sapporo. Fans
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Day we saw the Queen
Hundreds of children will remember the momentous day they met the Queen. Eager to catch a glimpse of Her Majesty, the youngsters waited patiently in the mud and rain for the royals to arrive at Ardingly. During the day, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh
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Royal day is muddy marvellous
Armed with brollies and wellies, thousands of Sussex people trudged through acres of glorious mud to give the Queen a rousing welcome. In scenes reminiscent of the weekend's jubilee festivities, visitors to the South Of England Show gave the royal visitor
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Councillor slams parking rules
A councillor who works as a plumber has accused his own council of strangling businesses with its parking regulations. Geoff Wells, a Brighton and Hove city councillor, says he now only does jobs for elderly customers in the centre of Brighton because
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Mother and kids flee blazing home
A fire which swept through a family home is believed to have been started by children playing with matches in their bedroom. Flames engulfed the first floor and roof of a terraced house in The Maples, Cuckfield Road, Hurstpierpoint. The mother and her
