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Villagers' fears over refugees
Villagers were horrified when they received leaflets saying a former boarding school was being turned into a hostel for asylum seekers. Residents of Mayfield, near Crowborough, received the anonymous pamphlets, headed From Sangatte to Sussex, through
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Bank warns on prices
The Governor of the Bank of England, Sir Edward George, said the current rate of house price inflation was unsustainable. He told the Commons Treasury Select Committee if house price rises fed into consumer demand and threatened inflation, the bank would
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Yell's £2.3bn float value
Directories business Yell was gearing up to become one of the UK's biggest stocks after being valued at up to £2.3 billion. The group is aiming to float on the London Stock Exchange in July and revealed its price range had been set at between 270p and
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Harvey Nics bounces back
Harvey Nichols reported a 20 per cent slide in profits after being hit by the post-September 11 drop in tourism. But it said trading was improving. The group, which has its flagship store in London's Knightsbridge and a store in Leeds, said pre-tax profits
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Ugly developments
As a result of the Government's policies, a coastal megalopolis has taken shape in the most ugly form on our coast, stretching from Seaford in the east to Felpham in the west. The dubious decisions made by the inspectors need to be investigated. I insist
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Rethink on school merger
A decision to run a merged primary school on two separate sites will be re-examined after parents' protests. On Monday, the schools sub-committee decided against opposition that extra cash should be pumped into Goldstone Primary School in Hove so it could
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Think Of It This Way, by John Parry
Well, didn't it cause one almighty, ring-a-ding-ding of a row! The astonishment and outrage of the majority of commentators at the leaked news was glorious to behold. And how Old Rubber Lips himself must have sneered and snarled - in between hysterical
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Veteran car run revs up
Organisers of the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run claim this year's event will be more popular than ever - despite threats of a boycott and a rival event. International Motor Sports (IMS) expects a record number of entries to the official run, including
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Jet crewman in drugs quiz
A British Airways steward was caught leaving a flight from Jamaica carrying six kilos of cocaine yesterday, police said today. The crew member was arrested on suspicion of smuggling the drug after a routine search by Customs officers at Gatwick Airport
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June 13: Yorkshire v Sussex (CC)
Sussex are on course for their first Championship win of the season after their bowlers heaped more misery on fading champions Yorkshire at Headingley yesterday. The Tykes, who have lost four of their first five games in defence of their title, ended
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The family record-breakers
Meet the record-breaking Chapman family. Spanning six generations, the age gap between the oldest and youngest members is 94 years. The family have just entered the Guinness Book of Records for having the most generations of one family alive at the same
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Changing times
Having purchased a 1967 edition of the Evening Argus at a jumble sale, I found the headline and side feature quite ironic. It was about the devaluation of the pound and ability of Harold Wilson and the Labour Party to run the country. The French foreign
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Beyond politics
I am very disappointed by the decision of Brighton and Hove City Council's schools subcommittee to continue to operate the new Goldstone Primary School on two sites (The Argus, June 11). I was privileged to serve as a governor of both Goldstone Junior
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Beaten to it
I was very encouraged to read Rowan Dore's article about the new sports complex being built at the Dorothy Stringer School under a private-public financial project with Jarvis Accommodation. This is good news for the pupils of the school and nearby residents
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Top of the tree
May Chapman, 94, from Worthing, is an ordinary woman who has lived an extraordinarily long time. Now she has entered the Guinness Book of Records because six generations of her family are alive at the same time. May is unique in having a 15-month-old
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Downs hotel would create 1,000 jobs
Up to 1,000 jobs could be created when an eyesore on the Downs which has been derelict for ten years is transformed. Developers plan a hotel, a restaurant and pub, housing and four office buildings at Shoreham Cement Works, at Upper Beeding, near Steyning
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Only ones
Your front-page report (The Argus, June 11) painted a picture of the Greens as football killjoys but, let's face it, the planning meeting was a con to keep us Seagulls fans onside - for the time being. Why? You don't have to support the Greens to see
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Tennis: Clarisa can stem Argentina's tears
The kings are dead, long live the queen. That is what sports fans in Argentina are hoping for. A player from Corboda with a growing reputation is charged with restoring shattered Argentinian pride at Eastbourne. While her country's footballers endure
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Yellow spot
In deciding to boycott Brighton and Hove City Council's planning committee meeting to decide the Albion's Falmer stadium application, the Green Party has shown its true colour - yellow. Voice of The Argus was spot on. When faced with a big issue, rather
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Speedway: Eagles draft in Tatum
Kelvin Tatum, speedway's man for all seasons, joins Eastbourne Eagles' push for Elite League glory tomorrow night. The Sussex outfit, who will be without three of their title-chasing squad, have drafted in the multi-talented Tatum for their match against
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Making sure your website is tops
It is claimed more than 30,000 search engines exist across the web but more than 95 per cent of all searches are carried out using only 15 of them. So how can you ensure your web site is listed by those 15 search engines and, more importantly, appears
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Lawyers choose new president
Members of the Sussex Law Society have elected solicitor Hugo Hunt as its new president. A partner in FitzHugh Gates, Mr Hunt takes over from Hilary Tilby. As the Sussex Law Society's 70th president he will head a 600-strong professional body representing
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University buildings need cash
Students are being taught in buildings that are coming to the end of their lifespans, education consultants have said. They say universities built mainly in the Sixties, such as the University of Sussex at Falmer, need major investment to bring them into
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Cricket: Clampdown on dissent
Sussex League chiefs have vowed to stamp out on-field dissent after two players were banned. Haywards Heath's Tom Benham and Roffey's Paul Harrison were each suspended for two matches by their clubs after being reported for disputing decisions. Those
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Cricket: Bowlers set up victory chance
Sussex are on course for their first Championship win of the season after their bowlers heaped more misery on fading champions Yorkshire at Headingley yesterday. The Tykes, who have lost four of their first five games in defence of their title, ended
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World Cup: Sven trusts us, says Teddy
Teddy Sheringham has hailed the impact Sven-Goran Eriksson has had on England's bid for World Cup glory. The Tottenham star believes Eriksson's positive approach was a key factor in picking up the players after the opening 1-1 draw with Sweden. And he
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World Cup: Late double saves Belgium
Two goals in the final 12 minutes of a pulsating clash set up Belgium for a World Cup second-round showdown with new tournament favourites Brazil. Striker Wesley Sonck and captain Marc Wilmots, capping a superb man-of-the-match performance, fired home
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World Cup: USA through despite losing
Brad Friedel saved another penalty and the USA forced their way into the last 16 despite defeat by a rejuvenated Polish side. Portugal's misfortunes at the hands of co-hosts South Korea - who finish top of Group D - meant the USA clung onto second spot
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World Cup: 9-man Portugal crash out
South Korea booked their place in the last 16 after beating 9-man Portugal 1-0 in Incheon today. South Korea will now meet Italy in Daejeon on June 18 after Park Ji Sung scored the goal that secured top spot for the co-hosts. Two reds cards for Joao Pinto
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Crazy paving left us stranded
Disabled residents were made prisoners in their block of flats after council contractors dug up the paving stones outside the entrance. Some were incarcerated for up to three days because they could not get their wheelchairs out of the building. Builders
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Woman is injured by machine
A woman whose arm was badly damaged when it became trapped in a pasta-making machine was last night in a stable condition. Donna Saunders needed emergency surgery after the accident at Safeway in St James's Street, Brighton. She was taken to Royal Sussex
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Orangeburst naturally tops
Brighton-based company Orangeburst won a prestigious award at the Natural Trade Show dinner last night. The company won the category for Best Non Food Product for an innovative pill splitter and crusher. The Natural Trade Show was held on May 19th and
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Green route to holidays
Green tourism is back on the countryside agenda as planners and tourism bosses look for ways to bring in visitors without them wrecking the landscape. Roger Budden is under no illusion about the scale of the task ahead after being put in charge of a two-year
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University buildings need cash
Students are being taught in buildings that are coming to the end of their lifespans, education consultants have said. They say universities built mainly in the Sixties, such as the University of Sussex at Falmer, need major investment to bring them into
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Falmer Stadium: The changes
Among the modifications the council has asked for are: Revising the scale, layout and landscaping of the transport interchange to minimise the effect on the Sussex Downs area of outstanding natural beauty and the new South Downs national park. Details
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I stood watch as body was cut up
A teenager told a court how he kept watch while his friend sawed up the body of a retired clergyman by torchlight. Jason Groves, 18, described how stood just metres away from the scene in a remote woodland clearing and tried to keep calm by hitting a
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Prison riot warning
Lewes Prison could face severe rioting because of overcrowding at the jail, it was claimed today. The Board of Visitors has expressed serious concerns at the growing population inside the Victorian jail. The prison, which has a capacity of 485 prisoners
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Tycoon tells jury of court wrangles
Tycoon Nicholas Hoogstraten said he found years of legal wrangles with landlord Mohammed Raja a "light relief from his humdrum existence". The multi-millionaire had a series of civil litigation battles with Mr Raja from 1993 until his death in 1999, the
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Toploader pop into salon
Rock band Toploader joined businessmen and more than 100 guests for the launch of a new hair and beauty salon. The salon, called Saks, opened in Ship Street, Brighton, and is the third owned by Mark Woolley. It will offer a range of cut and colour hairstyles
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Southern FM will play to new tune
Southern FM is to lose its managing director as part of a shake-up. The move will see the radio station work more closely with its London-based parent company Capital Radio. Southern FM, based in Portslade, will shed at least two jobs in its advertising
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Gig Guide
Don't miss the pick of the gigs over the next seven days. Music in the Park, Horsham Park, Horsham, June 14-16 Popular indie band Shed Seven (pictured) headline Friday's event in this three-day music extravaganza. On Saturday, Abba tribute band Bjorn
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Dennis Rollins' Badbone & Co, Komedia, Brighton, June 21
All those who have seen Courtney Pine's recent appearances will have enjoyed the contribution of his front-line partner, trombonist Dennis Rollins. Their last collaboration was the irrepressibly funky horn work for Pine's On Track Commonwealth extravaganza
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Jaleo Flamenco, Gardner Arts Centre, Falmer, June 16
Audiences have been captivated by this dance troupe's charismatic and authentic performances for more than a decade. Originating in Southern Spain, flamenco is a highly-respected and international art form which is unleashed in Jaleo's potent cocktail
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Rambert Dance, Theatre Royal, Brighton, June 19-22
Contemporary dance has a reputation for beauty not political depth or social comment. But choreographer Christopher Bruce has managed to fuse these seemingly polar qualities in his dark and chilling creation, Ghost Dance. Inspired by human-rights violations
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Public get say on sex offenders
Residents will be given a role in deciding how children should be protected from sex offenders released back into the community. Home Secretary David Blunkett is poised to announce how members of the public would be selected to serve on new Multi Agency
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Bank warns on prices
The Governor of the Bank of England, Sir Edward George, said the current rate of house price inflation was unsustainable. He told the Commons Treasury Select Committee if house price rises fed into consumer demand and threatened inflation, the bank would
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Harvey Nics bounces back
Harvey Nichols reported a 20 per cent slide in profits after being hit by the post-September 11 drop in tourism. But it said trading was improving. The group, which has its flagship store in London's Knightsbridge and a store in Leeds, said pre-tax profits
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Ugly developments
As a result of the Government's policies, a coastal megalopolis has taken shape in the most ugly form on our coast, stretching from Seaford in the east to Felpham in the west. The dubious decisions made by the inspectors need to be investigated. I insist
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Desperately seeking...
I am hoping to trace Sharon Jane Chadwick, born at Brighton General Hospital on July 12, 1963, and Sean Richard Chadwick, born at Buckingham Road Hospital, Brighton, on July 12, 1964. I would be most grateful for any information. -Mrs Victoria Rogers,
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Rethink on school merger
A decision to run a merged primary school on two separate sites will be re-examined after parents' protests. On Monday, the schools sub-committee decided against opposition that extra cash should be pumped into Goldstone Primary School in Hove so it could
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Superhead's hard lesson
Teachers are introducing dramatic measures to turn their school around after a damning Ofsted report. Trouble-makers face Saturday detentions and the threat of expulsion under the tough new regime at Boundstone Community College, Lancing. Inspectors slated
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Hunters to hold MP vigil
More than 50 members of a hunt will hold a vigil outside the House of Commons against anti-hunting legislation. The members of the Crawley and Horsham Hunt will provide a constant presence at the vigil for 24 hours and expect numbers to swell when Tony
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Beaten to it
I was very encouraged to read Rowan Dore's article about the new sports complex being built at the Dorothy Stringer School under a private-public financial project with Jarvis Accommodation. This is good news for the pupils of the school and nearby residents
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Top of the tree
May Chapman, 94, from Worthing, is an ordinary woman who has lived an extraordinarily long time. Now she has entered the Guinness Book of Records because six generations of her family are alive at the same time. May is unique in having a 15-month-old
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Downs hotel would create 1,000 jobs
Up to 1,000 jobs could be created when an eyesore on the Downs which has been derelict for ten years is transformed. Developers plan a hotel, a restaurant and pub, housing and four office buildings at Shoreham Cement Works, at Upper Beeding, near Steyning
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No variety
I read with interest Rowan Dore's feature on the Dorothy Stringer School's new sports complex (The Argus, June 4). As the mother of a pupil who has benefited enormously from the school's keen sports department, I wish it every success with this new project
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Parental duty
Bunking off school does not seem to be much of an offence for many children who do it regularly or for their parents who tolerate or even encourage it. But there is a clear link in the UK between truancy and minor crime, which can lead to serious offences
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Dwight not cut out for the chop
Jordan has revealed footballer Dwight Yorke refused to cut the cord at his son's birth because he could not face the sight of blood. The Brighton glamour girl gave birth to baby Harvey last month at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. In an interview with
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Tennis: Clarisa can stem Argentina's tears
The kings are dead, long live the queen. That is what sports fans in Argentina are hoping for. A player from Corboda with a growing reputation is charged with restoring shattered Argentinian pride at Eastbourne. While her country's footballers endure
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Speedway: Eagles draft in Tatum
Kelvin Tatum, speedway's man for all seasons, joins Eastbourne Eagles' push for Elite League glory tomorrow night. The Sussex outfit, who will be without three of their title-chasing squad, have drafted in the multi-talented Tatum for their match against
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Making sure your website is tops
It is claimed more than 30,000 search engines exist across the web but more than 95 per cent of all searches are carried out using only 15 of them. So how can you ensure your web site is listed by those 15 search engines and, more importantly, appears
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Cricket: Clampdown on dissent
Sussex League chiefs have vowed to stamp out on-field dissent after two players were banned. Haywards Heath's Tom Benham and Roffey's Paul Harrison were each suspended for two matches by their clubs after being reported for disputing decisions. Those
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Cricket: Bowlers set up victory chance
Sussex are on course for their first Championship win of the season after their bowlers heaped more misery on fading champions Yorkshire at Headingley yesterday. The Tykes, who have lost four of their first five games in defence of their title, ended
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World Cup: Denmark duo face late tests
Denmark's Jon Dahl Tomasson and Stig Tofting will undergo tests tomorrow morning to prove their fitness to face England in the second round showdown. Both are expected to take their place in a Danish side which is quick to point out that while they respect
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World Cup: Late double saves Belgium
Two goals in the final 12 minutes of a pulsating clash set up Belgium for a World Cup second-round showdown with new tournament favourites Brazil. Striker Wesley Sonck and captain Marc Wilmots, capping a superb man-of-the-match performance, fired home
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World Cup: Japan top group
Japan's footballers today brought their nation to a standstill by qualifying for the second round of the World Cup. The co-hosts did it in style, beating Tunisia 2-0 in Nagai to claim top spot in Group H. They are joined in the last 16 by Belgium, dramatic
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World Cup: USA through despite losing
Brad Friedel saved another penalty and the USA forced their way into the last 16 despite defeat by a rejuvenated Polish side. Portugal's misfortunes at the hands of co-hosts South Korea - who finish top of Group D - meant the USA clung onto second spot
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Tesco sales slow down
Britain's biggest supermarket chain Tesco today reported sales growth was slowing as consumer demand becomes more subdued. The group said like-for-like sales in its 700-plus UK supermarkets for the three months to May 18 grew 4.5per cent. That compared
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Woman is injured by machine
A woman whose arm was badly damaged when it became trapped in a pasta-making machine was last night in a stable condition. Donna Saunders needed emergency surgery after the accident at Safeway in St James's Street, Brighton. She was taken to Royal Sussex
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Orangeburst naturally tops
Brighton-based company Orangeburst won a prestigious award at the Natural Trade Show dinner last night. The company won the category for Best Non Food Product for an innovative pill splitter and crusher. The Natural Trade Show was held on May 19th and
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Green route to holidays
Green tourism is back on the countryside agenda as planners and tourism bosses look for ways to bring in visitors without them wrecking the landscape. Roger Budden is under no illusion about the scale of the task ahead after being put in charge of a two-year
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University buildings need cash
Students are being taught in buildings that are coming to the end of their lifespans, education consultants have said. They say universities built mainly in the Sixties, such as the University of Sussex at Falmer, need major investment to bring them into
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Ticket to ride on paradise island
Sir Paul McCartney and his new bride Heather Mills are honeymooning in the Seychelles, it emerged today. The couple were believed to be staying on a private island resort in the beautiful Indian Ocean archipelago. The McCartney's arrived from Belfast
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Falmer Stadium: The changes
Among the modifications the council has asked for are: Revising the scale, layout and landscaping of the transport interchange to minimise the effect on the Sussex Downs area of outstanding natural beauty and the new South Downs national park. Details
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Falmer Stadium: Long road ahead
Following the milestone vote for Brighton and Hove Albion's proposed stadium at Falmer, the wheels of bureaucracy began to turn yesterday. Officers from the city council started gathering the reams of documents required for the next stage of the process
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Tycoon tells jury of court wrangles
Tycoon Nicholas Hoogstraten said he found years of legal wrangles with landlord Mohammed Raja a "light relief from his humdrum existence". The multi-millionaire had a series of civil litigation battles with Mr Raja from 1993 until his death in 1999, the
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Toploader pop into salon
Rock band Toploader joined businessmen and more than 100 guests for the launch of a new hair and beauty salon. The salon, called Saks, opened in Ship Street, Brighton, and is the third owned by Mark Woolley. It will offer a range of cut and colour hairstyles
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More awards for our team
Journalists from The Argus triumphed at an industry awards ceremony. Judges heaped praise on our writers, photographers and designers at the annual Newsquest awards ceremony. The Argus was singled out for determinedly standing up for its community. Sally
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Southern FM will play to new tune
Southern FM is to lose its managing director as part of a shake-up. The move will see the radio station work more closely with its London-based parent company Capital Radio. Southern FM, based in Portslade, will shed at least two jobs in its advertising
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Jet crewman in drugs quiz
A British Airways steward was caught leaving a flight from Jamaica carrying six kilos of cocaine yesterday, police said today. The crew member was arrested on suspicion of smuggling the drug after a routine search by Customs officers at Gatwick Airport
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Woman died saving baby
A woman drowned saving a baby's life when their canoe sank in a fast-flowing rainforest river. Sharron Poulton, 38, and the one-year-old native child were among 13 people in a 20ft dug-out which became caught in a whirlpool on the Rio Napo in Ecuador.
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This week's jazz, from June 14
This week, don't miss the classic bop sounds of Matt Wates, saxophinst Terry Ede and the Harlequin's Terry Seabrook trio. Friday night at Brighton Jazz Club at the Sussex Arts Club, Matt Wates will whisk you back with the classic bop sounds of his sextet
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Gig Guide
Don't miss the pick of the gigs over the next seven days. Music in the Park, Horsham Park, Horsham, June 14-16 Popular indie band Shed Seven (pictured) headline Friday's event in this three-day music extravaganza. On Saturday, Abba tribute band Bjorn
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Dennis Rollins' Badbone & Co, Komedia, Brighton, June 21
All those who have seen Courtney Pine's recent appearances will have enjoyed the contribution of his front-line partner, trombonist Dennis Rollins. Their last collaboration was the irrepressibly funky horn work for Pine's On Track Commonwealth extravaganza
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Villagers' fears over refugees
Villagers were horrified when they received leaflets saying a former boarding school was being turned into a hostel for asylum seekers. Residents of Mayfield, near Crowborough, received the anonymous pamphlets, headed From Sangatte to Sussex, through
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Yell's £2.3bn float value
Directories business Yell was gearing up to become one of the UK's biggest stocks after being valued at up to £2.3 billion. The group is aiming to float on the London Stock Exchange in July and revealed its price range had been set at between 270p and
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Park plan for playing fields
Former school playing fields are to be turned into a landscaped park for the community. The ownership of Rosemead public open space in Littlehampton has been transferred to Littlehampton Town Council. The land was owned by a private girls school and then
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Tories dig deep to resolve parking
Uunderground car parks could help solve parking problems. Tories have produced a policy document suggesting Brighton and Hove City Council could look at two proposals to help create more space for frustrated motorists in the city. These are for car parks
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Feedback, with Simon Bradshaw
John Warmington, Regency ward councillor on Brighton and Hove City Council, is against the proposed onshore development of the West Pier. He was therefore interested to see our story in Monday's evening edition about the Save Our Seafront campaign's picture
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Think Of It This Way, by John Parry
Well, didn't it cause one almighty, ring-a-ding-ding of a row! The astonishment and outrage of the majority of commentators at the leaked news was glorious to behold. And how Old Rubber Lips himself must have sneered and snarled - in between hysterical
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Veteran car run revs up
Organisers of the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run claim this year's event will be more popular than ever - despite threats of a boycott and a rival event. International Motor Sports (IMS) expects a record number of entries to the official run, including
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Asbestos halts council work
Work on a controversial £250,000 scheme to refurbish a council chamber has been suspended after asbestos was discovered. The blue asbestos was found by workmen stripping out panels in the council chamber at County Hall, Chichester. West Sussex County
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Downs hotel would create 1,000 jobs
Up to 1,000 jobs could be created when an eyesore on the Downs which has been derelict for ten years is transformed. Developers plan a hotel, a restaurant and pub, housing and four office buildings at Shoreham Cement Works, at Upper Beeding, near Steyning
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Jet crewman in drugs quiz
A British Airways steward was caught leaving a flight from Jamaica carrying six kilos of cocaine yesterday, police said today. The crew member was arrested on suspicion of smuggling the drug after a routine search by Customs officers at Gatwick Airport
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Prison riot warning
Lewes Prison could face severe rioting because of overcrowding at the jail, it was claimed today. The Board of Visitors has expressed serious concerns at the growing population inside the Victorian jail. The prison, which has a capacity of 485 prisoners
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June 13: Yorkshire v Sussex (CC)
Sussex are on course for their first Championship win of the season after their bowlers heaped more misery on fading champions Yorkshire at Headingley yesterday. The Tykes, who have lost four of their first five games in defence of their title, ended
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Think again!
Although I am pleased Stanmer House is to be repaired, I am horrified at the thought of houses being built behind it. This will alter the whole atmosphere of the park, a beautiful rural place with a farm, several farm cottages and a shop. What is to become
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The family record-breakers
Meet the record-breaking Chapman family. Spanning six generations, the age gap between the oldest and youngest members is 94 years. The family have just entered the Guinness Book of Records for having the most generations of one family alive at the same
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Changing times
Having purchased a 1967 edition of the Evening Argus at a jumble sale, I found the headline and side feature quite ironic. It was about the devaluation of the pound and ability of Harold Wilson and the Labour Party to run the country. The French foreign
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Beyond politics
I am very disappointed by the decision of Brighton and Hove City Council's schools subcommittee to continue to operate the new Goldstone Primary School on two sites (The Argus, June 11). I was privileged to serve as a governor of both Goldstone Junior
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Bound to fail
Thank you to Councillor Mike Middleton for letting me know where I could get hold of Brighton and Hove City Council's elusive survey forms (Letters, June 10). I did cast my vote before today's deadline and encouraged my neighbours to do likewise. However
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Only ones
Your front-page report (The Argus, June 11) painted a picture of the Greens as football killjoys but, let's face it, the planning meeting was a con to keep us Seagulls fans onside - for the time being. Why? You don't have to support the Greens to see
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Full city with homes to fill
Brighton and Hove has one of the worst housing problems in the United Kingdom with hundreds of people who are homeless and thousands on the waiting list. Despite this, there are almost 2,500 homes standing empty while hundreds more are holiday lets occupied
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Yellow spot
In deciding to boycott Brighton and Hove City Council's planning committee meeting to decide the Albion's Falmer stadium application, the Green Party has shown its true colour - yellow. Voice of The Argus was spot on. When faced with a big issue, rather
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Lawyers choose new president
Members of the Sussex Law Society have elected solicitor Hugo Hunt as its new president. A partner in FitzHugh Gates, Mr Hunt takes over from Hilary Tilby. As the Sussex Law Society's 70th president he will head a 600-strong professional body representing
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University buildings need cash
Students are being taught in buildings that are coming to the end of their lifespans, education consultants have said. They say universities built mainly in the Sixties, such as the University of Sussex at Falmer, need major investment to bring them into
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We wanted no part in Falmer stitch-up
On reading Voice of the Argus (June 11), readers may well have been fooled into thinking Green councillors were attempting to dismantle democracy following our decision to boycott the Falmer planning meeting. We did not go because it was a farce, a stitch-up
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World Cup: Sol can't wait
Sol Campbell has pledged that "living on the edge" will bring the best out of him and the rest of the England team. The Arsenal central defender is relishing the win-or-go-out situation that England now find themselves in as they prepare to take on Denmark
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World Cup: Sven trusts us, says Teddy
Teddy Sheringham has hailed the impact Sven-Goran Eriksson has had on England's bid for World Cup glory. The Tottenham star believes Eriksson's positive approach was a key factor in picking up the players after the opening 1-1 draw with Sweden. And he
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World Cup: 9-man Portugal crash out
South Korea booked their place in the last 16 after beating 9-man Portugal 1-0 in Incheon today. South Korea will now meet Italy in Daejeon on June 18 after Park Ji Sung scored the goal that secured top spot for the co-hosts. Two reds cards for Joao Pinto
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Albion close in on manager
Albion are closing in on the mystery man they want as their new manager. Chairman Dick Knight is hoping to seal the deal by the weekend. Knight skipped Wednesday's crucial Brighton and Hove Council meeting, when planners gave the go-ahead to the Seagulls
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Crazy paving left us stranded
Disabled residents were made prisoners in their block of flats after council contractors dug up the paving stones outside the entrance. Some were incarcerated for up to three days because they could not get their wheelchairs out of the building. Builders
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Help on the home front
Families and first-time buyers struggling to get on the property ladder could find relief in a new Bill to penalise owners of empty homes. Almost 2,500 homes are standing empty in Brighton and Hove. Hundreds more "holiday homes" are used only at weekends
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Reward to capture seagull killer
The safety of Sussex segulls is at risk following a spate of serious gun attacks. Concerns have been raised by wildlife organisations called to the Peacehaven and Saltdean area to rescue more than 15 seagulls shot by air rifles in the past two weeks.
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Unemployment at 26-year low
The number of people claiming unemployment benefit has fallen to a 26-year low, figures showed today. The claimant count total last month was 944,600, down by 7,000 compared with April. The figure was the lowest since the autumn of 1975, while the new
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Weekend trains disrupted
Passengers will once again face disruption to their rail journeys at the weekend due to engineering works. There will be no trains running between Brighton and Worthing tomorrow and Sunday for the second weekend in row. The cancellations are due to changes
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Mother faces prison in truancy case
A mother is being taken to court to explain why her child has not been to school for months. Despite a previous conviction against the mother for failing to ensure her child's attendance, the youngster has continued to play truant. The mother has already
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Superhead's hard lesson
Teachers are introducing dramatic measures to turn their school around after a damning Ofsted report. Trouble-makers face Saturday detentions and the threat of expulsion under the tough new regime at Boundstone Community College, Lancing. Inspectors slated
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I stood watch as body was cut up
A teenager told a court how he kept watch while his friend sawed up the body of a retired clergyman by torchlight. Jason Groves, 18, described how stood just metres away from the scene in a remote woodland clearing and tried to keep calm by hitting a
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Hooligans face Albion ban
Brighton and Hove Albion fans who misbehave during or after England's World Cup matches could be banned from Withdean Stadium. Richard Hebberd, the club's safety officer, said: "We have an agreement with Sussex Police that we will deal with our supporters
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Mother faces prison in truancy case
A mother is being taken to court to explain why her child has not been to school for months. Despite a previous conviction against the mother for failing to ensure her child's attendance, the youngster has continued to play truant. The mother has already
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Prison riot warning
Lewes Prison could face severe rioting because of overcrowding at the jail, it was claimed today. The Board of Visitors has expressed serious concerns at the growing population inside the Victorian jail. The prison, which has a capacity of 485 prisoners
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DNA blow in hunt for highway killer
Police in Australia today said they had suffered a setback in their investigation into the disappearance of Sussex tourist Peter Falconio. The DNA profile of a man arrested in connection with the case did not match the suspect they are looking for, detectives
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Kat'A Kabanova, Glyndebourne, Near Lewes, June 16
Janacek's first mature opera continues its revival at Glyndebourne Festival Opera with Irish soprano Orla Boylan in the title role. It is a story about a woman, married to a weakling and imprisoned in her home with a harridan of a mother-in-law, superbly
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Shows of the week
Unity Wroe's guide to some of the best shows in town this weekend and over the coming week> Kinder-Transport, Barn Theatre, Southwick, until June 15 Set in 1939, the play follows the story of nine-year-old Eva, who escapes Nazi Germany with her mother
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Jaleo Flamenco, Gardner Arts Centre, Falmer, June 16
Audiences have been captivated by this dance troupe's charismatic and authentic performances for more than a decade. Originating in Southern Spain, flamenco is a highly-respected and international art form which is unleashed in Jaleo's potent cocktail
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Harry Hill, Komedia, Brighton, June 16
The former doctor achieved his big break in 1992 when he won the Perrier award for best newcomer at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. A BBC radio series, Harry Hill's Fruit Corner, was soon followed by some regular slots on television. He continues to lure
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Rambert Dance, Theatre Royal, Brighton, June 19-22
Contemporary dance has a reputation for beauty not political depth or social comment. But choreographer Christopher Bruce has managed to fuse these seemingly polar qualities in his dark and chilling creation, Ghost Dance. Inspired by human-rights violations
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Public get say on sex offenders
Residents will be given a role in deciding how children should be protected from sex offenders released back into the community. Home Secretary David Blunkett is poised to announce how members of the public would be selected to serve on new Multi Agency
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Desperately seeking...
I am hoping to trace Sharon Jane Chadwick, born at Brighton General Hospital on July 12, 1963, and Sean Richard Chadwick, born at Buckingham Road Hospital, Brighton, on July 12, 1964. I would be most grateful for any information. -Mrs Victoria Rogers,
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Tories dig deep to resolve parking
Uunderground car parks could help solve parking problems. Tories have produced a policy document suggesting Brighton and Hove City Council could look at two proposals to help create more space for frustrated motorists in the city. These are for car parks
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Feedback, with Simon Bradshaw
John Warmington, Regency ward councillor on Brighton and Hove City Council, is against the proposed onshore development of the West Pier. He was therefore interested to see our story in Monday's evening edition about the Save Our Seafront campaign's picture
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Think again!
Although I am pleased Stanmer House is to be repaired, I am horrified at the thought of houses being built behind it. This will alter the whole atmosphere of the park, a beautiful rural place with a farm, several farm cottages and a shop. What is to become
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Bound to fail
Thank you to Councillor Mike Middleton for letting me know where I could get hold of Brighton and Hove City Council's elusive survey forms (Letters, June 10). I did cast my vote before today's deadline and encouraged my neighbours to do likewise. However
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No variety
I read with interest Rowan Dore's feature on the Dorothy Stringer School's new sports complex (The Argus, June 4). As the mother of a pupil who has benefited enormously from the school's keen sports department, I wish it every success with this new project
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Parental duty
Bunking off school does not seem to be much of an offence for many children who do it regularly or for their parents who tolerate or even encourage it. But there is a clear link in the UK between truancy and minor crime, which can lead to serious offences
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Dwight not cut out for the chop
Jordan has revealed footballer Dwight Yorke refused to cut the cord at his son's birth because he could not face the sight of blood. The Brighton glamour girl gave birth to baby Harvey last month at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. In an interview with
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Full city with homes to fill
Brighton and Hove has one of the worst housing problems in the United Kingdom with hundreds of people who are homeless and thousands on the waiting list. Despite this, there are almost 2,500 homes standing empty while hundreds more are holiday lets occupied
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We wanted no part in Falmer stitch-up
On reading Voice of the Argus (June 11), readers may well have been fooled into thinking Green councillors were attempting to dismantle democracy following our decision to boycott the Falmer planning meeting. We did not go because it was a farce, a stitch-up
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World Cup: Denmark duo face late tests
Denmark's Jon Dahl Tomasson and Stig Tofting will undergo tests tomorrow morning to prove their fitness to face England in the second round showdown. Both are expected to take their place in a Danish side which is quick to point out that while they respect
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World Cup: Sol can't wait
Sol Campbell has pledged that "living on the edge" will bring the best out of him and the rest of the England team. The Arsenal central defender is relishing the win-or-go-out situation that England now find themselves in as they prepare to take on Denmark
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World Cup: Japan top group
Japan's footballers today brought their nation to a standstill by qualifying for the second round of the World Cup. The co-hosts did it in style, beating Tunisia 2-0 in Nagai to claim top spot in Group H. They are joined in the last 16 by Belgium, dramatic
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Albion close in on manager
Albion are closing in on the mystery man they want as their new manager. Chairman Dick Knight is hoping to seal the deal by the weekend. Knight skipped Wednesday's crucial Brighton and Hove Council meeting, when planners gave the go-ahead to the Seagulls
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Help on the home front
Families and first-time buyers struggling to get on the property ladder could find relief in a new Bill to penalise owners of empty homes. Almost 2,500 homes are standing empty in Brighton and Hove. Hundreds more "holiday homes" are used only at weekends
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Reward to capture seagull killer
The safety of Sussex segulls is at risk following a spate of serious gun attacks. Concerns have been raised by wildlife organisations called to the Peacehaven and Saltdean area to rescue more than 15 seagulls shot by air rifles in the past two weeks.
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Tesco sales slow down
Britain's biggest supermarket chain Tesco today reported sales growth was slowing as consumer demand becomes more subdued. The group said like-for-like sales in its 700-plus UK supermarkets for the three months to May 18 grew 4.5per cent. That compared
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Unemployment at 26-year low
The number of people claiming unemployment benefit has fallen to a 26-year low, figures showed today. The claimant count total last month was 944,600, down by 7,000 compared with April. The figure was the lowest since the autumn of 1975, while the new
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Weekend trains disrupted
Passengers will once again face disruption to their rail journeys at the weekend due to engineering works. There will be no trains running between Brighton and Worthing tomorrow and Sunday for the second weekend in row. The cancellations are due to changes
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Superhead's hard lesson
Teachers are introducing dramatic measures to turn their school around after a damning Ofsted report. Trouble-makers face Saturday detentions and the threat of expulsion under the tough new regime at Boundstone Community College, Lancing. Inspectors slated
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Ticket to ride on paradise island
Sir Paul McCartney and his new bride Heather Mills are honeymooning in the Seychelles, it emerged today. The couple were believed to be staying on a private island resort in the beautiful Indian Ocean archipelago. The McCartney's arrived from Belfast
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Falmer Stadium: Long road ahead
Following the milestone vote for Brighton and Hove Albion's proposed stadium at Falmer, the wheels of bureaucracy began to turn yesterday. Officers from the city council started gathering the reams of documents required for the next stage of the process
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Hooligans face Albion ban
Brighton and Hove Albion fans who misbehave during or after England's World Cup matches could be banned from Withdean Stadium. Richard Hebberd, the club's safety officer, said: "We have an agreement with Sussex Police that we will deal with our supporters
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Mother faces prison in truancy case
A mother is being taken to court to explain why her child has not been to school for months. Despite a previous conviction against the mother for failing to ensure her child's attendance, the youngster has continued to play truant. The mother has already
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More awards for our team
Journalists from The Argus triumphed at an industry awards ceremony. Judges heaped praise on our writers, photographers and designers at the annual Newsquest awards ceremony. The Argus was singled out for determinedly standing up for its community. Sally
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DNA blow in hunt for highway killer
Police in Australia today said they had suffered a setback in their investigation into the disappearance of Sussex tourist Peter Falconio. The DNA profile of a man arrested in connection with the case did not match the suspect they are looking for, detectives
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Woman died saving baby
A woman drowned saving a baby's life when their canoe sank in a fast-flowing rainforest river. Sharron Poulton, 38, and the one-year-old native child were among 13 people in a 20ft dug-out which became caught in a whirlpool on the Rio Napo in Ecuador.
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This week's jazz, from June 14
This week, don't miss the classic bop sounds of Matt Wates, saxophinst Terry Ede and the Harlequin's Terry Seabrook trio. Friday night at Brighton Jazz Club at the Sussex Arts Club, Matt Wates will whisk you back with the classic bop sounds of his sextet
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Kat'A Kabanova, Glyndebourne, Near Lewes, June 16
Janacek's first mature opera continues its revival at Glyndebourne Festival Opera with Irish soprano Orla Boylan in the title role. It is a story about a woman, married to a weakling and imprisoned in her home with a harridan of a mother-in-law, superbly
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Shows of the week
Unity Wroe's guide to some of the best shows in town this weekend and over the coming week> Kinder-Transport, Barn Theatre, Southwick, until June 15 Set in 1939, the play follows the story of nine-year-old Eva, who escapes Nazi Germany with her mother
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Harry Hill, Komedia, Brighton, June 16
The former doctor achieved his big break in 1992 when he won the Perrier award for best newcomer at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. A BBC radio series, Harry Hill's Fruit Corner, was soon followed by some regular slots on television. He continues to lure
