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Cash boost for patient services
Almost £100,000 is to be spent on facilities for hospital patients. The Brighton, Hove and Newhaven League of Hospital and Community Friends is planning to spend £99,687 in the Brighton area. Plans include giving £18,000 to add more talking signs in the
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In search of people with the bright ideas
With a services and leisure industry-based economy, would be easy to believe Sussex had a shortage of innovative businesses. But, according to three-times awards judge Don Burstow, of asb law, there is no shortage of new ideas. He said: "The Sussex Business
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Banks under fire on interest delay
Sussex business owners are unhappy with the Government's decision to delay a requirement on banks to pay interest on company current accounts. The county branch of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) said once again banks had managed to avoid giving
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Collection appeal
The charity appeal bag came through the letter box telling of a collection on Friday. Several bags were put out at different addresses and collected by someone who left them on a street corner. Yet by Sunday morning the white bags were still on the pavement
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Hunting desire
I must point out to S Hill that the London march of 250,000 people was by supporters of the Countryside Alliance, not the pro-hunting brigade. It is S Hills who needs to check his or her figures. In excess of 35 million people in this country want an
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Poi Poi craze takes off
A device used to help Maori women with weaving is fast becoming the latest craze in toys after a firm picked up on the idea. The Poi Poi craze is becoming a hit in playgrounds as children learn to twirl the strings fixed to a ball in a figure of eight
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Adams fit to face Tykes
Chris Adams is fit to lead Sussex against champions Yorkshire at Arundel tomorrow. The Sussex skipper had a net yesterday and felt no reaction to the knee injury he suffered five weeks ago and which required minor surgery earlier this month. Adams is
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World Cup: Germany beat Korea
Germany shattered South Korea's dreams in Seoul today to reach the World Cup Final. Michael Ballack put aside his disappointment at being suspended for the World Cup Final by scoring the goal which took Germany there. Four minutes after receiving his
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Extra staff to keep beaches tidy
Dozens of extra staff will help regular employees keep the beaches clean this summer. Up to 40 temporary workers are being employed by Brighton and Hove City Council to ensure the seven miles of shore remain clean. They are particularly keen to tidy up
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Planning a bright future
Karen Hoy reports on the progress being made by a multi-million pound regeneration scheme to improve the lot of neglected estates in East Brighton. RESIDENTS of East Brighton were promised a £47.2 million investment in their communities to help rebuild
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Weakest link
Following the loss of the swimmers' marker buoys, my comment about Brighton and Hove City Council knowing nothing about the sea has sadly been confirmed by the council spokeswoman saying "there is no question of the mooring ropes not being strong enough
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Head of steam
As one of the "Dyke dreamers" (Letters, June 22), I believe the restoration of the Dyke Railway could become a reality. It would need to start from The Downsman, thus avoiding all the building which has covered the once almost open country from Aldrington
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Playing safe
As a group of concerned Brightonians who regularly donate to the charity Headway (helping those who have suffered head injuries), we feel compelled to write in after reading the report concerning Jean Wills-Taylor, her brace of startlingly idiotic offspring
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Boxing: Mixed fortunes for Sussex pair
Two Sussex fighters, both from the Ronnie Davies camp, had mixed fortunes at the Elephant and Castle in London. Light-heavyweight Neil Linford scored a notable stoppage over Hull veteran Tony Booth, but cruiserweight Brodie Permain dropped a four round
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Too costly
An article in the Eastbourne edition of The Argus on June 18 may have left readers with the impression that East Sussex County Council's schools admission arrangements were found to be at fault in the case on which you reported. The Ombudsman did not
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Belly-up
In response to Jonathan Sheppard (Letters, June 21), it would be interesting to hear what Councillor Brian Oxley has to say on the privatisation of council housing, an issue which is being delayed until after the local elections. Defend Council Housing
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Yardstick should be results, not rumour
In his personal attack on me, Nigel Furness (Letters, June 21) is correct to say I was the chairman of Haringey Council's social services committee until I lost my seat in May 1998. He is also correct that since Victoria Climbie moved to Haringey in 1999
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Wimbledon 2002: Agonising exit for Pullin
Julie Pullin's Wimbledon agony continued with another frustrating exit. The British No.1 from Hove was sluuging it out with Slovakian Maja Matevzic on show court No. 13 while Martin Lee took centre stage. She was beaten in three sets, despite taking the
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Wimbeldon 2002: Lee emerges with honour intact
Martin Lee emerged from the biggest match of his career with honour, if not the honours. 'Pistol' Pete Sampras showed there is plenty of life left in the old Wimbledon gunslinger in their first round showdown on centre court. The seven-times champion
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Lenders call for an interest rise
The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has called for an increase in interest rates for the first time in its history. The break with tradition was prompted by concerns the buoyant property market was in danger of overheating. The call, which is the first
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Delay saves pub man from jail
A driver who injured himself and three workmates in a crash driving home from the pub has escaped jail. Ian Greenow, 29, of Stonefield Road, Hastings, has been banned from driving for two years and ordered to do 150 hours community service. He was told
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Banned driver on way to buy drugs
A disqualified driver stopped by police behind the wheel of a Ford Escort told officers he was on his way to buy drugs. Kevin Martin, 23, of the Direct Access Hostel, New Steine Mews, Brighton, admitted driving while banned and without insurance when
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Firms back pier and station schemes
Business leaders are supporting two controversial schemes that could produce hundreds of jobs. However, the Brighton and Hove Economic Partnership also had some reservations about both schemes. The partnership is backing in principle plans for housing
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Footpath closures slammed
Blanket closures of paths during the foot-and-mouth crisis severely damaged the tourist industry. In a damning report, the National Audit Office (NAO) has singled out the closure of rights of way in East Sussex. They were shut at the start of last year's
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Emale with Stefan Hull
The biggest shock of the past week was the internet community thwarting the Home Office to force extra time in the debate on snooping. Two years ago, the Government introduced the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIP) to gain an insight into and
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Jury hears of tycoon's outburst
Nicholas van Hoogstraten went "ballistic" when the building work for a luxurious home on his estate went wrong. The mistake precipitated his split with architect Anthony Browne, who designed his unfinished £28 million palace near Uckfield. Hoogstraten's
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Software firm gets training award
A Brighton-based software company has used its own software to help win an Investor in People award. E-Advantage Solutions, founded in 1989, used its information technology expertise to do away with paper records and automate the collection of the required
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Murder riddle of pond body
A woman whose body was found floating in a pond died from drowning, police said today. A post-mortem yesterday by a Home Office pathologist established the cause of death and police are still treating it as murder. A 43-year-old man was being questioned
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Cosi Fan Tutte and The Fairy Queen, London Coliseum, until July 4 and July 5 respectively
English National Opera ends its current season with two spectacular five-star shows for all opera lovers. Former Brighton boy Mark Wigglesworth gives a world-class reading of Mozart's sublime Cosi Fan Tutte. Mark, who lives near the Seven Sisters Country
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Sisters say thanks for the memories
This picture brought memories flooding back for two sisters who were waiting for a glimpse of the Queen during a visit in 1979. Twenty-three years ago, sisters Katie and Lucy Tester were excited youngsters, waiting for Her Majesty to arrive. The women
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In search of people with the bright ideas
With a services and leisure industry-based economy, would be easy to believe Sussex had a shortage of innovative businesses. But, according to three-times awards judge Don Burstow, of asb law, there is no shortage of new ideas. He said: "The Sussex Business
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Banks under fire on interest delay
Sussex business owners are unhappy with the Government's decision to delay a requirement on banks to pay interest on company current accounts. The county branch of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) said once again banks had managed to avoid giving
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Collection appeal
The charity appeal bag came through the letter box telling of a collection on Friday. Several bags were put out at different addresses and collected by someone who left them on a street corner. Yet by Sunday morning the white bags were still on the pavement
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Chalk and cheese
With regard to Mrs Ivy McCall's comments about "liberty and livelihood" (Letters, June 22), this march is against the spiteful banning of a sport. The miners who lost their jobs did so because of a grinding economic necessity. The two are basically quite
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Museum unveils £1.8m workshop
The sweeping curves and contours would not look out of place in a 21st century science park. But this spectacular new building, designed with the aid of computer technology, is in Sussex alongside some of the oldest properties in Britain. Bosses at the
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Flower towers toppled by vandals
Vandals caused £1,500 damage to a Golden Jubilee floral display in Seaford. Specially-created 10ft flower towers in the jubilee colours of silver, pink and purple were sent crashing to the ground. The attacks devastated much of the floral displays in
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Police hunt nightclub attacker
This is the man police want to question after a woman was indecently assaulted. The 28-year-old was walking home from a nightclub in Eastbourne when she was assaulted at the junction of Carew Road and The Avenue at 3.15am on June 20. The man was described
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Extra staff to keep beaches tidy
Dozens of extra staff will help regular employees keep the beaches clean this summer. Up to 40 temporary workers are being employed by Brighton and Hove City Council to ensure the seven miles of shore remain clean. They are particularly keen to tidy up
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Cash row over prom lighting
Worthing Borough Council is refusing to pay a firm in a row over lighting at a seafront concert venue. The council agreed the £36,000 scheme as part of its ambitious blueprint to regenerate the promenade. But late-night inspections of the Pavilion Theatre
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Appalling act of cruelty
I was repulsed to read about four teenagers breaking into a house, vandalising it and torturing the pet fish (The Argus, June 20). If convicted, we will not learn who these evil monsters are because of their ages, even though they are obviously disturbed
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Danger alert
A swan died in a sluice gate on the Mill stream in Arundel despite a heroic effort by RSPCA inspector Tony Pritchard to rescue it. He could not open the gate to reach the bird and it did not have the strength to get away. Mr Pritchard is now asking the
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Cricket: Chiddingly revival continues
Chiddingly's revival continued with a six-wicket win at Ditchling. Last year Chiddingly finished third in division one but won just one of their first five games this summer. However, they followed victory over reigning champions Crowhurst Park with a
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Cricket: Kirtley happy despite defeat
Sussex's James Kirtley took two wickets, but England still crashed to an embarassing eight wicket defeat against Wales. Kirtley removed England discard Robert Croft and David Hemp to finish with 2-37 from his ten overs in England's warm-up game before
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Wimbledon 2002: Agonising exit for Pullin
Julie Pullin's Wimbledon agony continued with another frustrating exit. The British No.1 from Hove was sluuging it out with Slovakian Maja Matevzic on show court No. 13 while Martin Lee took centre stage. She was beaten in three sets, despite taking the
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Wimbeldon 2002: Lee emerges with honour intact
Martin Lee emerged from the biggest match of his career with honour, if not the honours. 'Pistol' Pete Sampras showed there is plenty of life left in the old Wimbledon gunslinger in their first round showdown on centre court. The seven-times champion
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Rail staff train for security roles
Rail staff are becoming special constables under a unique scheme to improve security on the railways. Connex, which operates through Kent to Hastings has become the first major employer in the country to sponsor selected drivers, guards and station staff
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Majestic profit up 30pc
Wine warehouse chain Majestic Wine announ-ced a 30 per cent rise in profit over the last year and said it planned to open another 50 stores. Pre-tax profit for the year to April 1 rose to £5.9 million, which chief executive Tim How said had been on the
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Less than half go to dentist
The number of people who are registered with a dentist has dropped by ten per cent in the last decade. Figures revealed by the Liberal Democrats show only 47 per cent are registered in Brighton and Hove and East Sussex. Even with children, there has been
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Banned driver on way to buy drugs
A disqualified driver stopped by police behind the wheel of a Ford Escort told officers he was on his way to buy drugs. Kevin Martin, 23, of the Direct Access Hostel, New Steine Mews, Brighton, admitted driving while banned and without insurance when
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Firms back pier and station schemes
Business leaders are supporting two controversial schemes that could produce hundreds of jobs. However, the Brighton and Hove Economic Partnership also had some reservations about both schemes. The partnership is backing in principle plans for housing
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Hardware: A camera that's sharp, chic and tough as boots
The Canon Digital IXUS v2 is a sophisticated camera and has oodles of high technology and stainless steel chic. It fits into a shirt pocket with ease. It has a movie mode for video clips of up to 30 seconds and a photo effects mode that lets users see
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Software firm gets training award
A Brighton-based software company has used its own software to help win an Investor in People award. E-Advantage Solutions, founded in 1989, used its information technology expertise to do away with paper records and automate the collection of the required
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Sniffing out a whiff of victory
An aromatherapy web site has scented victory after winning a place in the regional finals for a national e-commerce award. Guestling-based DGM Aromatics' site was designed and built by FAT Promotions of Hastings. There were more than 1,400 entrants nationwide
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Oftel opens the door to speedier internet
Telecoms watchdog Oftel is to make BT open up its network to other operators in a move to further the UK's "broadband revolution". At present, operators which want to offer broadband services must either buy BT's wholesale broadband products at its prices
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Bus stops on demand
A new countryside bus service is being launched thanks to a £313,000 government grant. The money will pay for the Route 99 between Chichester and Petworth, which will be "demand responsive" as well as stopping at existing bus stops. It means passengers
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Review: Teaching the skills of a word processor
The Letts Educational Primary School Word Processor is a remarkably helpful learning tool. Nostalgia for pen and paper aside, the word processor is here to stay and learning how to use one is now a vital skill for any child. For children aged seven to
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Sisters say thanks for the memories
This picture brought memories flooding back for two sisters who were waiting for a glimpse of the Queen during a visit in 1979. Twenty-three years ago, sisters Katie and Lucy Tester were excited youngsters, waiting for Her Majesty to arrive. The women
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Five company doctors in search of a patient
Five Sussex businessmen are offering their professional services free to help a fledgling business find its feet. Specialists in finance, accounting, marketing, the law and public relations are on the look out for a business, between one and three-years-old
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Volunteers wanted for community aid
Brighton and Hove will join 13 other UK cities in a national employee volunteering action day on Friday, July 12. Participation will be organised by One Brighton and Hove Cares, part of the National Cares Initiative. Hundreds of staff will be given time
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Chalk and cheese
With regard to Mrs Ivy McCall's comments about "liberty and livelihood" (Letters, June 22), this march is against the spiteful banning of a sport. The miners who lost their jobs did so because of a grinding economic necessity. The two are basically quite
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Museum unveils £1.8m workshop
The sweeping curves and contours would not look out of place in a 21st century science park. But this spectacular new building, designed with the aid of computer technology, is in Sussex alongside some of the oldest properties in Britain. Bosses at the
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Urban Housewife, with Lizzie Enfield
Postman arrived mid morning with package containing video. Was expecting video from National Organ Donor society which is vital piece of viewing research for feature am supposed to be writing about organ transplant co-ordinator for Sunday magazine. Was
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Helping rural shops buck the trend
The Countryside Agency is awarding grants to village shop owners to help preserve the rural way of life. Jane Kirby meets one beneficiary. THE Laughton Village Post Office Store has stood in Lewes Road for more than a hundred years. With its pretty garden
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Councillors' off-road bikers pledge
Every effort will be made to find a permanent site for off-road motorcyclists where they will not annoy neighbours, councillors have said. The chosen track will have to be well away from the built-up area of Brighton and Hove. City councillors have agreed
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Car jobs safe after appeal
A car parts firm has won a planning battle which will secure 24 jobs at a warehouse. Brighton and Hove City Council turned down a bid by Car Parts and Accessories to change the use of Vale Works in Portslade from a light industrial building to a warehouse
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Numbers don't tell the whole story
Pro-Hunter S Hill (Letters, June 22) should reflect that a greater number in support of any cause is no proof of the greater rightness of that cause. It is to be remembered that more than 70 million people were conned by Hitler's propaganda and prejudice
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Appalling act of cruelty
I was repulsed to read about four teenagers breaking into a house, vandalising it and torturing the pet fish (The Argus, June 20). If convicted, we will not learn who these evil monsters are because of their ages, even though they are obviously disturbed
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Chopin top man
The French pianist Alfred Cortot did for the music of Chopin what his contemporary Artur Schnabel did for Beethoven. Cortot was a pupil of a pupil of Chopin and was one of the first to give entire Chopin recitals and record complete sets of pieces. He
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Boxing: Halpin setback
Hove fighter Paul Halpin has suffered another injury setback. The super-featherweight was set to meet Gavin Rees in a British title eliminator on the Michael Watson benefit show on July 8 but he has damaged hand ligaments in sparring and had to withdraw
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Game on
Poi Poi have been used by Maori women to help with their weaving and by warriors to increase their strength in battle. Now a Brighton firm has bought a stock of Poi Poi in the hope it will become the latest craze to sweep the nation. The devices, like
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Danger alert
A swan died in a sluice gate on the Mill stream in Arundel despite a heroic effort by RSPCA inspector Tony Pritchard to rescue it. He could not open the gate to reach the bird and it did not have the strength to get away. Mr Pritchard is now asking the
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Mummified dog makes strange bedfellow
Creating art to shock is becoming more difficult but two artists have caused a few jaws to drop by exhibiting a dead whippet. The mummified dog is part of a show at Pallant House Gallery in Chichester by Ben Langlands and Nikki Bell, who refer to themselves
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Cricket: Coach raps Eastergate kids
Eastergate coach Jim Berry has blasted his fashion-conscious youngsters following their fifth defeat of the season. Last season's runners-up have made a disastrous start and are bottom of division one. Berry, who lost top two batsmen David Storey and
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Get tough on thugs
The accident department at the Royal Sussex County Hospital is a place where patients are brought to receive the best possible emergency treatment. All too often, however, it's the hardworking hospital staff who end up being threatened and attacked by
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Cricket: Chiddingly revival continues
Chiddingly's revival continued with a six-wicket win at Ditchling. Last year Chiddingly finished third in division one but won just one of their first five games this summer. However, they followed victory over reigning champions Crowhurst Park with a
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Cricket: Zuiderent ton
An unbeaten century from Bas Zuiderent helped Sussex II beat the MCC young Professionals by 26 runs to record their first win in the one-day trophy yesterday. Zuiderent (100) and Will House (58 not out) shared an unbroken fourth wicket stand of 136 as
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Cricket: Kirtley happy despite defeat
Sussex's James Kirtley took two wickets, but England still crashed to an embarassing eight wicket defeat against Wales. Kirtley removed England discard Robert Croft and David Hemp to finish with 2-37 from his ten overs in England's warm-up game before
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Lee tests Sampras
Martin Lee is full of hope for the future after making Wimbledon legend Pete Sampras fight all the way on the court he regards as home. The Sussex star lost their first round tussle yesterday in straight sets, 6-3, 7-6, 6-3. But Lee detained Sampras for
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Rail staff train for security roles
Rail staff are becoming special constables under a unique scheme to improve security on the railways. Connex, which operates through Kent to Hastings has become the first major employer in the country to sponsor selected drivers, guards and station staff
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Advertising group gloom
Advertising group WPP painted a gloomy picture for investors as it warned a strong recovery in its sector was still some way off. WPP said trading remained difficult, with like-for-like revenues down by eight per cent in the first five months. Chairman
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Majestic profit up 30pc
Wine warehouse chain Majestic Wine announ-ced a 30 per cent rise in profit over the last year and said it planned to open another 50 stores. Pre-tax profit for the year to April 1 rose to £5.9 million, which chief executive Tim How said had been on the
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Less than half go to dentist
The number of people who are registered with a dentist has dropped by ten per cent in the last decade. Figures revealed by the Liberal Democrats show only 47 per cent are registered in Brighton and Hove and East Sussex. Even with children, there has been
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Protect us from late-night abuse
A gang of youths is terrorising staff and shoppers at late-night shops. Angry shopkeepers said nothing was being done to stop the intimidation and abuse by the children, some as young as ten. Julie Atkins said there had been no response when staff at
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Memorials stolen by drive-in thieves
Thousands of pounds worth of memorials have been ripped from a crematorium and stolen. Several small boulders with inscribed bronze plaques and 17 bird baths worth a total of £19,000 were taken. Disgusted staff discovered iron gates leading to the children's
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Protest over trapped swan's death
A boy who discovered a swan drowning in a river gate has told of his distress at lack of action by the Environment Agency. Dane Southgate, 13, has been supported by members of the West Sussex Wildlife Protection Group who confronted the agency, presenting
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Review: On the front line in the Second World War
Medal of Honour: Frontline is the latest in the series of Second World War games by Electronic Arts. It marches in the footfalls of the PC hit Medal of Honour: Allied Assault. The game is a first person shoot-'em-up (FPS) which puts players behind enemy
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Review: A Rattling good look at orchestras
Orchestra: A Personal Guide With Sir Simon Rattle on CD has all the information you need to be an orchestra buff and really impress your more musical friends. On this Focus Multimedia CD, Sir Simon shares his personal experiences as a conductor and his
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Hardware: A camera that's sharp, chic and tough as boots
The Canon Digital IXUS v2 is a sophisticated camera and has oodles of high technology and stainless steel chic. It fits into a shirt pocket with ease. It has a movie mode for video clips of up to 30 seconds and a photo effects mode that lets users see
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Thief's £800 handbag snatch
A woman has become the victim of thieves at her home for the second time in less than a fortnight. Lorette Way's handbag containing £800, credit cards and an eternity ring was taken while the front door was open at her house in Ditchling Road, Brighton
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Selling with texts
The first text message advertising hit our mobile phones about two years ago and now we are due to be bombarded with unsolicited texts, whether we like it or not. The trouble is advertisers now know direct marketing through the short messaging service
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Traffic warden tickets hearse
Brighton and Hove traffic wardens have sparked outrage after a hearse received a parking ticket while undertakers moved a body in the city. Traffic wardens pounced minutes after the deceased was transferred from the vehicle to a nearby chapel of rest.
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Sniffing out a whiff of victory
An aromatherapy web site has scented victory after winning a place in the regional finals for a national e-commerce award. Guestling-based DGM Aromatics' site was designed and built by FAT Promotions of Hastings. There were more than 1,400 entrants nationwide
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The technology of Wimbledon tennis
The Wimbledon tennis tournament, which started yesterday, has developed strong traditions since it was first staged in 1877. While strawberries and cream and bad weather dominate the headlines, behind the scenes a massive amount of technology helps to
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Quit demand over plight of elderly
A council leader today demanded the resignation of two councillors following the publication of a damning report on East Sussex social services. Peter Jones, leader of East Sussex County Council, said his predecessor, Lib Dem councillor David Rogers,
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Oftel opens the door to speedier internet
Telecoms watchdog Oftel is to make BT open up its network to other operators in a move to further the UK's "broadband revolution". At present, operators which want to offer broadband services must either buy BT's wholesale broadband products at its prices
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Rise in hospital violence
Attacks on hospital staff in Brighton and Hove are up by almost a third, according to new figures. There were 1,002 reported violent incidents at hospitals in Brighton between April 2001 and March 31, 2002, compared to 755 the previous year. But hospitals
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Son cleared of star blackmail
A former Sussex man has been cleared of trying to blackmail Hollywood star Russell Crowe. Club owner Malcolm Mercer's CCTV cameras captured the actor, who won an Oscar for his performance in Gladiator, in a late-night brawl outside his bar. When Crowe
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Review: Teaching the skills of a word processor
The Letts Educational Primary School Word Processor is a remarkably helpful learning tool. Nostalgia for pen and paper aside, the word processor is here to stay and learning how to use one is now a vital skill for any child. For children aged seven to
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Dennis Rollins: Badbone And Co., Komedia, Brighton
Trombonist Dennis Rollins has established his credentials with many fine bands, Jazz Jamaica and the Courtney Pine Band being recent examples of his lively stage work. He is now concentrating on his own writing for his group Badbone & Co. The mellow
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Dead Kennedys, Concorde 2, Brighton
It was midnight. For three hours, I had been force-fed three of the most appalling bands ever, culminating in a tragic reincarnation of Peter And The Test Tube Babies. Concorde 2 was packed with sweaty blokes in Dr Marten's, either bare-topped or wearing
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Cash boost for patient services
Almost £100,000 is to be spent on facilities for hospital patients. The Brighton, Hove and Newhaven League of Hospital and Community Friends is planning to spend £99,687 in the Brighton area. Plans include giving £18,000 to add more talking signs in the
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Five company doctors in search of a patient
Five Sussex businessmen are offering their professional services free to help a fledgling business find its feet. Specialists in finance, accounting, marketing, the law and public relations are on the look out for a business, between one and three-years-old
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Volunteers wanted for community aid
Brighton and Hove will join 13 other UK cities in a national employee volunteering action day on Friday, July 12. Participation will be organised by One Brighton and Hove Cares, part of the National Cares Initiative. Hundreds of staff will be given time
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Hunting desire
I must point out to S Hill that the London march of 250,000 people was by supporters of the Countryside Alliance, not the pro-hunting brigade. It is S Hills who needs to check his or her figures. In excess of 35 million people in this country want an
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Poi Poi craze takes off
A device used to help Maori women with weaving is fast becoming the latest craze in toys after a firm picked up on the idea. The Poi Poi craze is becoming a hit in playgrounds as children learn to twirl the strings fixed to a ball in a figure of eight
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Urban Housewife, with Lizzie Enfield
Postman arrived mid morning with package containing video. Was expecting video from National Organ Donor society which is vital piece of viewing research for feature am supposed to be writing about organ transplant co-ordinator for Sunday magazine. Was
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Helping rural shops buck the trend
The Countryside Agency is awarding grants to village shop owners to help preserve the rural way of life. Jane Kirby meets one beneficiary. THE Laughton Village Post Office Store has stood in Lewes Road for more than a hundred years. With its pretty garden
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Adams fit to face Tykes
Chris Adams is fit to lead Sussex against champions Yorkshire at Arundel tomorrow. The Sussex skipper had a net yesterday and felt no reaction to the knee injury he suffered five weeks ago and which required minor surgery earlier this month. Adams is
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World Cup: Germany beat Korea
Germany shattered South Korea's dreams in Seoul today to reach the World Cup Final. Michael Ballack put aside his disappointment at being suspended for the World Cup Final by scoring the goal which took Germany there. Four minutes after receiving his
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Partner accused of murder
A man charged with the murder of his partner has been remanded in custody by magistrates. Timothy Bierton, 48, spoke only to confirm his name, age and address when he appeared in court at Hastings. He is accused of murdering Julie Ann Wendel, 37, at a
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Sea hunt for plank paddlers
Two men sparked a scare when they went missing at sea in an unsafe dinghy. Coastguard teams spent four hours looking for the men yesterday afternoon. They had been seen paddling the 14ft dinghy with two planks of wood, near the inshore lifeboat station
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Petrol can siege man talked out
An hour long armed siege ended after a man was talked out of a house by police officers. The drama began at 9.10pm last night when a member of the public called police, claiming a man had locked himself in a house in Rotherfield Avenue, Eastbourne, with
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Murder riddle of pond body
A woman whose body was found floating in a pond died from drowning, police said today. A post-mortem yesterday by a Home Office pathologist established the cause of death and police are still treating it as murder. A 43-year-old man was being questioned
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98-year-old woman robbed
A woman of 98 was robbed of £150 by a man claiming he was collecting it for her nephew. When his victim answered the door he told her he was calling on behalf of her nephew and followed her into her bedroom. There he snatched the purse, containing £150
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Councillors' off-road bikers pledge
Every effort will be made to find a permanent site for off-road motorcyclists where they will not annoy neighbours, councillors have said. The chosen track will have to be well away from the built-up area of Brighton and Hove. City councillors have agreed
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Car jobs safe after appeal
A car parts firm has won a planning battle which will secure 24 jobs at a warehouse. Brighton and Hove City Council turned down a bid by Car Parts and Accessories to change the use of Vale Works in Portslade from a light industrial building to a warehouse
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Numbers don't tell the whole story
Pro-Hunter S Hill (Letters, June 22) should reflect that a greater number in support of any cause is no proof of the greater rightness of that cause. It is to be remembered that more than 70 million people were conned by Hitler's propaganda and prejudice
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Planning a bright future
Karen Hoy reports on the progress being made by a multi-million pound regeneration scheme to improve the lot of neglected estates in East Brighton. RESIDENTS of East Brighton were promised a £47.2 million investment in their communities to help rebuild
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Chopin top man
The French pianist Alfred Cortot did for the music of Chopin what his contemporary Artur Schnabel did for Beethoven. Cortot was a pupil of a pupil of Chopin and was one of the first to give entire Chopin recitals and record complete sets of pieces. He
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Weakest link
Following the loss of the swimmers' marker buoys, my comment about Brighton and Hove City Council knowing nothing about the sea has sadly been confirmed by the council spokeswoman saying "there is no question of the mooring ropes not being strong enough
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Head of steam
As one of the "Dyke dreamers" (Letters, June 22), I believe the restoration of the Dyke Railway could become a reality. It would need to start from The Downsman, thus avoiding all the building which has covered the once almost open country from Aldrington
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Boxing: Halpin setback
Hove fighter Paul Halpin has suffered another injury setback. The super-featherweight was set to meet Gavin Rees in a British title eliminator on the Michael Watson benefit show on July 8 but he has damaged hand ligaments in sparring and had to withdraw
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Game on
Poi Poi have been used by Maori women to help with their weaving and by warriors to increase their strength in battle. Now a Brighton firm has bought a stock of Poi Poi in the hope it will become the latest craze to sweep the nation. The devices, like
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Playing safe
As a group of concerned Brightonians who regularly donate to the charity Headway (helping those who have suffered head injuries), we feel compelled to write in after reading the report concerning Jean Wills-Taylor, her brace of startlingly idiotic offspring
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Boxing: Mixed fortunes for Sussex pair
Two Sussex fighters, both from the Ronnie Davies camp, had mixed fortunes at the Elephant and Castle in London. Light-heavyweight Neil Linford scored a notable stoppage over Hull veteran Tony Booth, but cruiserweight Brodie Permain dropped a four round
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Mummified dog makes strange bedfellow
Creating art to shock is becoming more difficult but two artists have caused a few jaws to drop by exhibiting a dead whippet. The mummified dog is part of a show at Pallant House Gallery in Chichester by Ben Langlands and Nikki Bell, who refer to themselves
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Too costly
An article in the Eastbourne edition of The Argus on June 18 may have left readers with the impression that East Sussex County Council's schools admission arrangements were found to be at fault in the case on which you reported. The Ombudsman did not
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Cricket: Coach raps Eastergate kids
Eastergate coach Jim Berry has blasted his fashion-conscious youngsters following their fifth defeat of the season. Last season's runners-up have made a disastrous start and are bottom of division one. Berry, who lost top two batsmen David Storey and
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Get tough on thugs
The accident department at the Royal Sussex County Hospital is a place where patients are brought to receive the best possible emergency treatment. All too often, however, it's the hardworking hospital staff who end up being threatened and attacked by
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Belly-up
In response to Jonathan Sheppard (Letters, June 21), it would be interesting to hear what Councillor Brian Oxley has to say on the privatisation of council housing, an issue which is being delayed until after the local elections. Defend Council Housing
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Cricket: Zuiderent ton
An unbeaten century from Bas Zuiderent helped Sussex II beat the MCC young Professionals by 26 runs to record their first win in the one-day trophy yesterday. Zuiderent (100) and Will House (58 not out) shared an unbroken fourth wicket stand of 136 as
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Yardstick should be results, not rumour
In his personal attack on me, Nigel Furness (Letters, June 21) is correct to say I was the chairman of Haringey Council's social services committee until I lost my seat in May 1998. He is also correct that since Victoria Climbie moved to Haringey in 1999
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Lee tests Sampras
Martin Lee is full of hope for the future after making Wimbledon legend Pete Sampras fight all the way on the court he regards as home. The Sussex star lost their first round tussle yesterday in straight sets, 6-3, 7-6, 6-3. But Lee detained Sampras for
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Advertising group gloom
Advertising group WPP painted a gloomy picture for investors as it warned a strong recovery in its sector was still some way off. WPP said trading remained difficult, with like-for-like revenues down by eight per cent in the first five months. Chairman
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Lenders call for an interest rise
The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has called for an increase in interest rates for the first time in its history. The break with tradition was prompted by concerns the buoyant property market was in danger of overheating. The call, which is the first
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Protect us from late-night abuse
A gang of youths is terrorising staff and shoppers at late-night shops. Angry shopkeepers said nothing was being done to stop the intimidation and abuse by the children, some as young as ten. Julie Atkins said there had been no response when staff at
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Memorials stolen by drive-in thieves
Thousands of pounds worth of memorials have been ripped from a crematorium and stolen. Several small boulders with inscribed bronze plaques and 17 bird baths worth a total of £19,000 were taken. Disgusted staff discovered iron gates leading to the children's
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Protest over trapped swan's death
A boy who discovered a swan drowning in a river gate has told of his distress at lack of action by the Environment Agency. Dane Southgate, 13, has been supported by members of the West Sussex Wildlife Protection Group who confronted the agency, presenting
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Review: On the front line in the Second World War
Medal of Honour: Frontline is the latest in the series of Second World War games by Electronic Arts. It marches in the footfalls of the PC hit Medal of Honour: Allied Assault. The game is a first person shoot-'em-up (FPS) which puts players behind enemy
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Delay saves pub man from jail
A driver who injured himself and three workmates in a crash driving home from the pub has escaped jail. Ian Greenow, 29, of Stonefield Road, Hastings, has been banned from driving for two years and ordered to do 150 hours community service. He was told
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Review: A Rattling good look at orchestras
Orchestra: A Personal Guide With Sir Simon Rattle on CD has all the information you need to be an orchestra buff and really impress your more musical friends. On this Focus Multimedia CD, Sir Simon shares his personal experiences as a conductor and his
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Thief's £800 handbag snatch
A woman has become the victim of thieves at her home for the second time in less than a fortnight. Lorette Way's handbag containing £800, credit cards and an eternity ring was taken while the front door was open at her house in Ditchling Road, Brighton
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Selling with texts
The first text message advertising hit our mobile phones about two years ago and now we are due to be bombarded with unsolicited texts, whether we like it or not. The trouble is advertisers now know direct marketing through the short messaging service
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Footpath closures slammed
Blanket closures of paths during the foot-and-mouth crisis severely damaged the tourist industry. In a damning report, the National Audit Office (NAO) has singled out the closure of rights of way in East Sussex. They were shut at the start of last year's
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Emale with Stefan Hull
The biggest shock of the past week was the internet community thwarting the Home Office to force extra time in the debate on snooping. Two years ago, the Government introduced the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIP) to gain an insight into and
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Jury hears of tycoon's outburst
Nicholas van Hoogstraten went "ballistic" when the building work for a luxurious home on his estate went wrong. The mistake precipitated his split with architect Anthony Browne, who designed his unfinished £28 million palace near Uckfield. Hoogstraten's
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Traffic warden tickets hearse
Brighton and Hove traffic wardens have sparked outrage after a hearse received a parking ticket while undertakers moved a body in the city. Traffic wardens pounced minutes after the deceased was transferred from the vehicle to a nearby chapel of rest.
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The technology of Wimbledon tennis
The Wimbledon tennis tournament, which started yesterday, has developed strong traditions since it was first staged in 1877. While strawberries and cream and bad weather dominate the headlines, behind the scenes a massive amount of technology helps to
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Quit demand over plight of elderly
A council leader today demanded the resignation of two councillors following the publication of a damning report on East Sussex social services. Peter Jones, leader of East Sussex County Council, said his predecessor, Lib Dem councillor David Rogers,
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Murder riddle of pond body
A woman whose body was found floating in a pond died from drowning, police said today. A post-mortem yesterday by a Home Office pathologist established the cause of death and police are still treating it as murder. A 43-year-old man was being questioned
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Rise in hospital violence
Attacks on hospital staff in Brighton and Hove are up by almost a third, according to new figures. There were 1,002 reported violent incidents at hospitals in Brighton between April 2001 and March 31, 2002, compared to 755 the previous year. But hospitals
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Son cleared of star blackmail
A former Sussex man has been cleared of trying to blackmail Hollywood star Russell Crowe. Club owner Malcolm Mercer's CCTV cameras captured the actor, who won an Oscar for his performance in Gladiator, in a late-night brawl outside his bar. When Crowe
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Dennis Rollins: Badbone And Co., Komedia, Brighton
Trombonist Dennis Rollins has established his credentials with many fine bands, Jazz Jamaica and the Courtney Pine Band being recent examples of his lively stage work. He is now concentrating on his own writing for his group Badbone & Co. The mellow
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Dead Kennedys, Concorde 2, Brighton
It was midnight. For three hours, I had been force-fed three of the most appalling bands ever, culminating in a tragic reincarnation of Peter And The Test Tube Babies. Concorde 2 was packed with sweaty blokes in Dr Marten's, either bare-topped or wearing
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Cosi Fan Tutte and The Fairy Queen, London Coliseum, until July 4 and July 5 respectively
English National Opera ends its current season with two spectacular five-star shows for all opera lovers. Former Brighton boy Mark Wigglesworth gives a world-class reading of Mozart's sublime Cosi Fan Tutte. Mark, who lives near the Seven Sisters Country
