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Talking about a revolution
Feminist icon Germaine Greer will top the bill at a ten-day political festival in Lewes. The academic and broadcaster will close the 2002 Revolution To Revolution festival organised by the town's Tom Paine Project, an organisation which promotes the life
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Dance in honour of tragic pilot
A dance will be held in memory of a young pilot killed in a helicopter crash. The Sixties Dance, to be held at Shoreham airport on July 20, will raise money for the Dennis Kenyon Junior Helicopter Flying Scholarship. The scholarship was created to honour
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Villagers vow to beat the bulldozers
In the wake of government plans for major housebuilding in the South East, Fay Millar talks to residents of one Sussex village who are determined not to let the developers roll in. REGULARS in the Red Lion on Lindfield High Street can normally be found
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Short-sighted error
Closing tram systems in this country was short-sighted. On July 6, 1952, London scrapped its trams. A tram subway ran for half a mile in Kingsway - there were two tram stations. Trams travelled on reserved track, segregated from road traffic, to the suburbs
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I gave up my babies to fulfil family dreams
Ruth Tierney reports on a ground-breaking scientific study which controversially claims surrogate children may actually be better cared for than conventionally-conceived kids. JILL Hawkins loves being pregnant. She adores the natural high it gives her
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Between You and Me, by Vanora Leigh
KNOCK! Knock! Who's there? "Hello," says the man standing on my doorstep. "I'm your local MP." "Yes, I know who you are," I reply. "We've met before." And indeed we have, many times. Our two sons were friends and went to school together. My local MP looks
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Search for Stella goes on
Stella Robinson will have been missing from her home for three weeks tomorrow. Police were this week continuing the search for Mrs Robinson, 50, following leads from CCTV footage and sightings. Mrs Robinson, of Clive Vale, Hastings, was said to be worried
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Parker's Progress with Tim Parker
Epic Group has known success and difficult times but the company has real prospects. Epic specialises in e-learning and provides a cost-effective way of educating and training staff. The company is an important local employer, with 160 employees on the
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Pay rises stay ahead of inflation
Pay rises are staying well ahead of inflation with few firms imposing wage freezes. Most recent deals have been between two per cent and 3.5 per cent, compared to the rate of inflation at 1.1 per cent. Pay analysts Incomes Data Services said average deals
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Thanks for the memories
I thank everyone who attended the St Luke's Junior School reunion last Friday. I was there in 1934-35 but many recognised my name from The Argus. Next year, it will be the school's centenary. I thank the children for all they did to make us so welcome
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£3m boost for sports
Hundreds of primary school children in Sussex will see their sports and arts facilities transformed following an award of more than £3 million. Youngsters in Brighton and Hove will receive £1.25 million and children in East Sussex will benefit from £2.2
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Central concern
Again, I write in despair at the state of Warleigh Road. On arriving home from a weekend away, I found the pavement stacked with refuse outside one property. Please bear in mind this waste is not all bagged and some is blown around in the street by the
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Life or death
The Lord Chancellor has decided to propose to Parliament policies which would previously have been defined as murder or manslaughter. I refer to the deliberate killing of people by removing fluids and nutrition. Without apparently consulting the British
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Legalise it
The "war on crack" will fail just as have all the other wars on drugs. In the US, far more stringent prohibition penalties have been applied and all that has been achieved is overflowing prisons and rocketing crime-waves. Legalisation and decriminalisation
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Veteran fury
The sight of hundreds of British motoring's grand dames rolling into Brighton has become one of the city's most popular attractions. But this year some of the enthusiasts are threatening to pull out of the annual London to Brighton car run because of
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Zoe wants another baby
Television star Zoe Ball said she and husband DJ Norman Cook would like another baby. Speaking at the Glastonbury Festival, where Norman, alias Fatboy Slim,was performing, the Hove TV presenter said they would be trying for a second child soon. Their
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Euro activity
I went to what I thought was a remarkable open meeting last Friday evening at the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill. The hall was full, containing nearly 300 people, and the meeting lasted about an hour-and-a-half. What was remarkable in this age of apathy
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Youth Cricket: Ferring claim the Ashes
Ferring Primary School have retained the Angmering Ashes. They won the annual kwik cricket tournament for primary schools, staged by Angmering Manor CC, after beating off competition from nine other teams. Ferring defeated West Park in the final at Angmering
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Tories' sights set on seafront eyesores
The leader of the Tories on the city council today promised to tackle persistent problems which plague the seafront. Councillor Brian Oxley says he will make issues affecting Brighton and Hove's seafront a priority if the Conservatives win control of
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Sum totals
I notice Lewes District Council issued 15 free parking permits allowing fishermen to use the public pay-and-display short-term car park at West Quay, Newhaven (The Argus, June 29). This seems a good idea because the parking problems affect the livelihood
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Basketball: Bears celebrate
Brighton Bears trio Randy Duck, Sterling Davis and Albert White helped Oklahoma Storm win the USBL, beating Kandas 122-109 in the final. Davis had a particularly good season, being named in the All-Star team, averaging 17.3 points per game and hitting
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Rugby: Tibbott back on the road
England's David Tibbott has set a record for the shortest close season on record. The former Haywards Heath and Brighton College centre had just one day off after representing his nation at the under-21 World Cup in South Africa. He was back on the road
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Youth Football: Lifeline for young hopefuls
Sussex youngsters who fail to make the grade with Albion and other professional clubs are being offered a lifeline at Peacehaven. The County League division one club have re-formed their first and second teams so aspiring professionals can gain match
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Get book advice online
Two book lovers are set to launch the first independent British web site dedicated to providing information for and about book groups. Clare Chandler and Irene Haynes, from Brighton, have drawn on ten years of experience of their own book group to launch
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Final chapter for chaotic bookshop
The books are piled high and scattered randomly, as they have been for 30 years. In the past, bookseller Noel Brookes could direct each customer to the book they wanted with barely a pause for thought. Now though, the doors are locked, Mr Brookes has
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Albion pre-season friendly off
Albion's friendly at Tooting and Mitcham on July 23 has been postponed. The Ryman League club's new Bishopsford Road Stadium will not be ready in time. Seagulls supporters can have their picture taken with the Division Two and Three championship trophies
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Back to work for the Seagulls
Albion's double title heroes got back down to business today as they reported for pre-season training in pouring rain. The first day of training usually means guaranteed sunshine and stamina-sapping temperatures. Instead the weather at the University
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Speak out on parking scheme
Thousands of city residents will receive letters this week informing them of a proposed new parking zone. The scheme, if agreed, would allow residents with permits to park almost anywhere within their council ward, the only exceptions being small areas
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Security fears over mystery whitewash
A woman returned home to find her house had been whitewashed by a phantom painter. No one spotted the demon decorator at work when he struck in Tudor Rose mobile home park, a community for over-55s off the South Coast Road in Peacehaven. Resident Mauricia
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Somerfield back in profit
Supermarket chain Somerfield plans to splash out on attracting shoppers back to its stores after posting its first annual profits for three years. The group has outlets in Brighton, Burgess Hill, Eastbourne, Lancing, Lindfield, Littlehampton, Newhaven
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Profits boost for brewing chain
Pubs and brewing group Scottish and Newcastle toasted its transformation into an international player as it reported a jump in annual profits. Chairman Brian Stewart said the business had passed a critical milestone after deciding to reshape at the beginning
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DJ's fury at festival snub
Sussex DJ superstar Carl Cox was fuming after his Global Arena project was scrapped from a summer festival. Carl, who lives in Horsham, spent five months and a "considerable amount" of money creating a world dance music arena for the Gatecrasher Festival
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Ex-lover jailed for gun threat
A man who pointed an imitation gun at his former lover and threatened to kill her was today starting a four-year prison sentence. Giacinto Isolda was described as "a dangerous man" by Recorder Richard Ainley at Hove Crown Court, yesterday. The 33-year-old
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Woman found in street dies
A woman found unconscious with severe head injuries in a city centre street has died. Georgina Amoo, 30, died yesterday morning at the Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath. She had been ill since being found by two taxi drivers in the middle of Waterloo
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Home childbirth award for city trust
Mothers in Brighton and Hove are more likely to give birth at home than pregnant women almost anywhere else in England. Figures announced yesterday show Brighton Health Care NHS Trust has the second highest rate of home births in England. The city bucked
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Nine rules to end anti-social hell
A youth who made his neighbours' lives a misery has been given one last chance to avoid going to prison - if he abides by nine strict rules. Robert Johnson, 17, will have to adhere to the commandments for the next two years if he is to avoid a jail sentence
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Ex-pupil's sex abuse victory
A Crawley woman has been awarded a share of more than £200,000 compensation for sexual abuse inflicted by her headteacher. She was one of eight former prep school pupils who brought a case against Dulwich College Preparatory School in Kent for failing
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Olympic prize for young sailors
About 2,000 young sailors will be competing this weekend in a bid to find Britain's Olympic heroes of the future. Sailors from Sussex will be taking part in the South-East Zone Regatta as part of the Home County Championships. Coaches from the Royal Yachting
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City garden nominated for wildlife award
It was once a wasteland with just a few rather sad looking pear trees. Today, Jan Curry's extended garden is an oasis for wildlife, from frogs and lizards to dragonflies and birds. Even more remarkable is that Mrs Curry's sloping third of an acre is not
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Susana Baca, The Dome, Church Street, Brighton
With bare feet, Susana Baca glided across the stage, her pure white dress and shawl flowing elegantly as she danced softly to the hypnotic rhythms of her band. Singing in Spanish, the sensual Afro-Peruvian bathed her audience in warm songs which blended
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The Mikado, Theatre Royal, Brighton, until July 6
If you want a great evening's entertainment, Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado will provide just that at the Theatre Royal. The Carl Rosa Opera company, once a by-word for opera in this country and reformed only four years ago after a 40-year break, does
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Dance in honour of tragic pilot
A dance will be held in memory of a young pilot killed in a helicopter crash. The Sixties Dance, to be held at Shoreham airport on July 20, will raise money for the Dennis Kenyon Junior Helicopter Flying Scholarship. The scholarship was created to honour
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Short-sighted error
Closing tram systems in this country was short-sighted. On July 6, 1952, London scrapped its trams. A tram subway ran for half a mile in Kingsway - there were two tram stations. Trams travelled on reserved track, segregated from road traffic, to the suburbs
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I gave up my babies to fulfil family dreams
Ruth Tierney reports on a ground-breaking scientific study which controversially claims surrogate children may actually be better cared for than conventionally-conceived kids. JILL Hawkins loves being pregnant. She adores the natural high it gives her
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Between You and Me, by Vanora Leigh
KNOCK! Knock! Who's there? "Hello," says the man standing on my doorstep. "I'm your local MP." "Yes, I know who you are," I reply. "We've met before." And indeed we have, many times. Our two sons were friends and went to school together. My local MP looks
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Parker's Progress with Tim Parker
Epic Group has known success and difficult times but the company has real prospects. Epic specialises in e-learning and provides a cost-effective way of educating and training staff. The company is an important local employer, with 160 employees on the
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Jim brings a touch of Irish to new role
A man who has helped to build one of Europe's most dynamic economies is passing his skills on to businesses in Sussex. Jim Ridgway, who takes over as chief executive of the Eastbourne-based enterprise agency, Edeal, previously led a similar organisation
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Dogged designs land a prize for Samantha
Two Sussex women have been presented with national awards in recognition of their achievements in the small business environment. Fiona Shafer, from business support organisation Sussex Enterprise, and Samantha Ruffell-Smith, of dog accessory company
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Dawn raids just the start in drugs war
Police have warned a series of dawn drug raids in which a bag of heroin was seized are the first of many. The drugs, with a street value of thousands of pounds, were found buried in the back garden at one of nine addresses targeted by police in Horsham
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Ex-pupil's sex abuse victory
A Crawley woman has been awarded a share of more than £200,000 compensation for sexual abuse inflicted by her headteacher. She was one of eight former prep school pupils who brought a case against Dulwich College Preparatory School in Kent for failing
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It's the biz
Some time ago, I wrote to say how much I looked forward to the Tuesday edition because of The Argus Business, which frequently provides an antidote to all those whingeing letters you feel obliged to publish. Yesterday's edition did not let me down as
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Life or death
The Lord Chancellor has decided to propose to Parliament policies which would previously have been defined as murder or manslaughter. I refer to the deliberate killing of people by removing fluids and nutrition. Without apparently consulting the British
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Legalise it
The "war on crack" will fail just as have all the other wars on drugs. In the US, far more stringent prohibition penalties have been applied and all that has been achieved is overflowing prisons and rocketing crime-waves. Legalisation and decriminalisation
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Veteran fury
The sight of hundreds of British motoring's grand dames rolling into Brighton has become one of the city's most popular attractions. But this year some of the enthusiasts are threatening to pull out of the annual London to Brighton car run because of
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Youth Cricket: Ferring claim the Ashes
Ferring Primary School have retained the Angmering Ashes. They won the annual kwik cricket tournament for primary schools, staged by Angmering Manor CC, after beating off competition from nine other teams. Ferring defeated West Park in the final at Angmering
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Basketball: Bears celebrate
Brighton Bears trio Randy Duck, Sterling Davis and Albert White helped Oklahoma Storm win the USBL, beating Kandas 122-109 in the final. Davis had a particularly good season, being named in the All-Star team, averaging 17.3 points per game and hitting
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Slum slur
I must protest at Adam Trimingham's article and his mention of the "Fishersgate slums" (The Argus Weekend, June 29). I lived in these so-called slums from 1933 (in West Road and then in Fishersgate Terrace, Southwick) until 1951 and I can assure him they
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Rugby: Tibbott back on the road
England's David Tibbott has set a record for the shortest close season on record. The former Haywards Heath and Brighton College centre had just one day off after representing his nation at the under-21 World Cup in South Africa. He was back on the road
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Squatters must leave art house
Squatters have transformed a derelict seafront building into a community arts centre. The Chalk Circle group have spent hundreds of pounds renovating Medina House in Hove. Far from an environment based on drink and drugs, the members have held free music
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Fishermen know what's in a name
John Branston's postcard shows Elisabeth II, SM237, on Brighton beach - notice the arches and capstan in the background ("Your memories", The Argus Weekend, June 29). Like most Brighton fishing boats, she was registered at Shoreham but her skipper and
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Youth Football: Lifeline for young hopefuls
Sussex youngsters who fail to make the grade with Albion and other professional clubs are being offered a lifeline at Peacehaven. The County League division one club have re-formed their first and second teams so aspiring professionals can gain match
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Get book advice online
Two book lovers are set to launch the first independent British web site dedicated to providing information for and about book groups. Clare Chandler and Irene Haynes, from Brighton, have drawn on ten years of experience of their own book group to launch
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Final chapter for chaotic bookshop
The books are piled high and scattered randomly, as they have been for 30 years. In the past, bookseller Noel Brookes could direct each customer to the book they wanted with barely a pause for thought. Now though, the doors are locked, Mr Brookes has
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Back to work for the Seagulls
Albion's double title heroes got back down to business today as they reported for pre-season training in pouring rain. The first day of training usually means guaranteed sunshine and stamina-sapping temperatures. Instead the weather at the University
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World Cup hits Wyevale sales
Garden centre group Wyevale saw £5 million knocked off sales as the Golden Jubilee celebrations and the World Cup distracted people from gardening. The group said the shortfall - calculated in the two weeks surrounding the delayed bank holiday weekend
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Somerfield back in profit
Supermarket chain Somerfield plans to splash out on attracting shoppers back to its stores after posting its first annual profits for three years. The group has outlets in Brighton, Burgess Hill, Eastbourne, Lancing, Lindfield, Littlehampton, Newhaven
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Pal says Jordan's happy wif Dwight
The secret to Jordan's svelte post-pregnancy figure has been revealed. Just weeks after giving birth to baby Harvey, Jordan was spotted out and about looking as slim as ever. Neil Trowse, an old friend and fitness manager of Dragons Health Club in St
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Date set for housing debate
A date has been set for the great debate which will help shape West Sussex's future over the next 14 years. Housing and the threat to greenfield sites is expected to dominate the public examination of West Sussex County Council's proposed structure plan
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War history expert backed by families
Families of Second World War airmen today defended an aviation historian convicted of excavating without a licence at the crash site where a hero pilot died. Andrew Saunders was charged with tampering with the remains of Flying Officer George Kosh's Hawker
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Ex-lover jailed for gun threat
A man who pointed an imitation gun at his former lover and threatened to kill her was today starting a four-year prison sentence. Giacinto Isolda was described as "a dangerous man" by Recorder Richard Ainley at Hove Crown Court, yesterday. The 33-year-old
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Home childbirth award for city trust
Mothers in Brighton and Hove are more likely to give birth at home than pregnant women almost anywhere else in England. Figures announced yesterday show Brighton Health Care NHS Trust has the second highest rate of home births in England. The city bucked
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Bomb hoaxer faces jail
Detectives have promised to pursue a bomb hoaxer who brought Brighton to a standstill. Two main roads in the city centre were cordoned off after a note was found in an office block saying there was an explosive device in the building. The Lloyds TSB offices
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I found a scorpion in my suitcase
Holidaymaker Gemma Cox brought an unusual souvenir back from her Greek holiday - a stowaway with a real sting in its tail. Gemma, an administrator, unwittingly packed a pregnant European Scorpion in her luggage before stepping on a flight home from Kos
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Jilted soldier killed ex-love
A former soldier was today starting a life jail term after being convicted of murdering the woman who jilted him. Kim Baldry sustained 21 stab wounds after a frenzied knife attack by Anthony Pate, who could not cope with rejection. Pate, 47, blinked furiously
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Charity appeal
A charity helping sick and disabled children could close unless volunteers come forward to help with its running. The Tree of Hope charity is making an urgent appeal for people to fill at least six vacant posts. The positions which need filling are treasurer
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City garden nominated for wildlife award
It was once a wasteland with just a few rather sad looking pear trees. Today, Jan Curry's extended garden is an oasis for wildlife, from frogs and lizards to dragonflies and birds. Even more remarkable is that Mrs Curry's sloping third of an acre is not
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Ozmatii and Los De Abajos, Dome Concert Hall, Brighton
These two bands more than lived up to their promise - they had a party on stage and brought the audience along. Mexico's Los De Abajos delivered a powerful set. No one took the slightest break as nearly everyone sang or played percussion in addition to
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Up On The Roof, Minerva Studio, Chichester Festival Theatre, until July 20
One of the reasons theatre exists is to move the audience to think. Up On The Roof certainly moved me - to wonder why on earth I had stayed for the second half. This musical - one without musicians but I'll come to that later - concerns five students
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Susana Baca, The Dome, Church Street, Brighton
With bare feet, Susana Baca glided across the stage, her pure white dress and shawl flowing elegantly as she danced softly to the hypnotic rhythms of her band. Singing in Spanish, the sensual Afro-Peruvian bathed her audience in warm songs which blended
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Talking about a revolution
Feminist icon Germaine Greer will top the bill at a ten-day political festival in Lewes. The academic and broadcaster will close the 2002 Revolution To Revolution festival organised by the town's Tom Paine Project, an organisation which promotes the life
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Villagers vow to beat the bulldozers
In the wake of government plans for major housebuilding in the South East, Fay Millar talks to residents of one Sussex village who are determined not to let the developers roll in. REGULARS in the Red Lion on Lindfield High Street can normally be found
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End of an era for proms
Proms in the Park organiser John Fisher plans to go out with a bang when he stages his last music and fireworks spectacular in Crawley on Saturday. Mr Fisher has several surprises up his sleeve for the tenth Crawley Proms in Tilgate Park before he hands
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Search for Stella goes on
Stella Robinson will have been missing from her home for three weeks tomorrow. Police were this week continuing the search for Mrs Robinson, 50, following leads from CCTV footage and sightings. Mrs Robinson, of Clive Vale, Hastings, was said to be worried
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Now M&S wants to lend you more
Barely a year ago, Marks & Spencer (M&S), one of the great names in retail history, looked as groggy as Mike Tyson. Today it is roaring back to rude health, its share price doubled in a year and its stores revamped in time to catch the High Street
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Pay rises stay ahead of inflation
Pay rises are staying well ahead of inflation with few firms imposing wage freezes. Most recent deals have been between two per cent and 3.5 per cent, compared to the rate of inflation at 1.1 per cent. Pay analysts Incomes Data Services said average deals
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Runway plan still in the air
Proposals to build a new runway at Gatwick and develop 2,700 homes nearby have been hit by fresh delays. The departure of Stephen Byers from his job as Secretary of State for Transport has led to the latest hitch. At present, the region is waiting to
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Ex-lover jailed for gun threat
A man who pointed an imitation gun at his former lover and threatened to kill her was today starting a four-year prison sentence. Giacinto Isolda was described as "a dangerous man" by Recorder Richard Ainley at Hove Crown Court, yesterday. The 33-year-old
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Police ignore robbery plea
Police refused to help a pensioner whose bag was snatched in a city supermarket - despite being promised CCTV footage of the incident. A senior officer today apologised to disabled 65-year-old Faith Connelly for the "unacceptable" way she was treated.
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Thanks for the memories
I thank everyone who attended the St Luke's Junior School reunion last Friday. I was there in 1934-35 but many recognised my name from The Argus. Next year, it will be the school's centenary. I thank the children for all they did to make us so welcome
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£3m boost for sports
Hundreds of primary school children in Sussex will see their sports and arts facilities transformed following an award of more than £3 million. Youngsters in Brighton and Hove will receive £1.25 million and children in East Sussex will benefit from £2.2
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Central concern
Again, I write in despair at the state of Warleigh Road. On arriving home from a weekend away, I found the pavement stacked with refuse outside one property. Please bear in mind this waste is not all bagged and some is blown around in the street by the
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Zoe wants another baby
Television star Zoe Ball said she and husband DJ Norman Cook would like another baby. Speaking at the Glastonbury Festival, where Norman, alias Fatboy Slim,was performing, the Hove TV presenter said they would be trying for a second child soon. Their
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Euro activity
I went to what I thought was a remarkable open meeting last Friday evening at the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill. The hall was full, containing nearly 300 people, and the meeting lasted about an hour-and-a-half. What was remarkable in this age of apathy
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Paradise lost
It may have looked like a tornado had struck the bookshop in Queens Road, Brighton, belonging to Noel Brookes. But it was paradise for bookworms hunting through piles of publications in the hope of stumbling across a literary gem. Customers came from
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Tories' sights set on seafront eyesores
The leader of the Tories on the city council today promised to tackle persistent problems which plague the seafront. Councillor Brian Oxley says he will make issues affecting Brighton and Hove's seafront a priority if the Conservatives win control of
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Sum totals
I notice Lewes District Council issued 15 free parking permits allowing fishermen to use the public pay-and-display short-term car park at West Quay, Newhaven (The Argus, June 29). This seems a good idea because the parking problems affect the livelihood
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Minority ruin the estates
There are housing estates across Britain whose residents suffer because of a handful of menaces, both juvenile and adult. These thugs ruin the reputation of areas, which end up being ghettoised because of the negative image they gain. They become no-go
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Hart of the Matter
I had high hopes when I boarded my Tenerife-bound jet at Gatwick just over two weeks ago. I optimistically thought by the time I returned there might be the possibility of watching England contesting the World Cup final. But whatever the outcome for Sven's
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Albion pre-season friendly off
Albion's friendly at Tooting and Mitcham on July 23 has been postponed. The Ryman League club's new Bishopsford Road Stadium will not be ready in time. Seagulls supporters can have their picture taken with the Division Two and Three championship trophies
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Speak out on parking scheme
Thousands of city residents will receive letters this week informing them of a proposed new parking zone. The scheme, if agreed, would allow residents with permits to park almost anywhere within their council ward, the only exceptions being small areas
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Search goes on for Albion
Albion have admitted the manager's job is proving difficult to fill and they have still not found the right man. A target of First Division survival, a tight budget and the club's insistence that the backroom staff stays have all contributed to the delay
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Security fears over mystery whitewash
A woman returned home to find her house had been whitewashed by a phantom painter. No one spotted the demon decorator at work when he struck in Tudor Rose mobile home park, a community for over-55s off the South Coast Road in Peacehaven. Resident Mauricia
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Veteran car rally boycott gains momentum
A driver is boycotting the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run for the first time in 50 years - to take part in a rival race. Ron Shaw, 87, has driven his Rex Fore car in the race every year since 1952. But he is one of more than 150 drivers, around a
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Profits boost for brewing chain
Pubs and brewing group Scottish and Newcastle toasted its transformation into an international player as it reported a jump in annual profits. Chairman Brian Stewart said the business had passed a critical milestone after deciding to reshape at the beginning
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DJ's fury at festival snub
Sussex DJ superstar Carl Cox was fuming after his Global Arena project was scrapped from a summer festival. Carl, who lives in Horsham, spent five months and a "considerable amount" of money creating a world dance music arena for the Gatecrasher Festival
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Runway plan still in the air
Proposals to build a new runway at Gatwick and develop 2,700 homes nearby have been hit by fresh delays. The departure of Stephen Byers from his job as Secretary of State for Transport has led to the latest hitch. At present, the region is waiting to
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End of an era for proms
Proms in the Park organiser John Fisher plans to go out with a bang when he stages his last music and fireworks spectacular in Crawley on Saturday. Mr Fisher has several surprises up his sleeve for the tenth Crawley Proms in Tilgate Park before he hands
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Woman found in street dies
A woman found unconscious with severe head injuries in a city centre street has died. Georgina Amoo, 30, died yesterday morning at the Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath. She had been ill since being found by two taxi drivers in the middle of Waterloo
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Nine rules to end anti-social hell
A youth who made his neighbours' lives a misery has been given one last chance to avoid going to prison - if he abides by nine strict rules. Robert Johnson, 17, will have to adhere to the commandments for the next two years if he is to avoid a jail sentence
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Pensioner was found on floor
An elderly woman was found naked, covered in bruises and curled up in a ball a day before she died, an inquest heard. The court heard Bessie Prideaux, 92, of Wharf Road, Eastbourne, had woken neighbours in a row of terrace houses with shouts of: "Help
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Family's exhuming success
A Sussex firm is behind the unearthing of almost 3,000 bodies from church land in London. Staff from Toop Exhumation Services, based in Burgess Hill, have been working in the crypt of St Andrew Guild Church, Holborn, since November. The team, headed by
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Biker crash closes A27
A motorcyclist was killed last night in a crash which blocked part of the busy A27 for nearly five hours. Today, traffic police issued an urgent appeal for the rider of another motorcycle to contact them. The accident at Arundel happened just after 7pm
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Holiday threat as strike looms
Baggage handlers at Gatwick Airport are being balloted on strikes over pay, threatening travel disruption this summer. Members of the GMB union at several airports, including Gatwick, Heathrow, Stansted, Birmingham and Manchester, could walk out at the
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Ex-pupil's sex abuse victory
A Crawley woman has been awarded a share of more than £200,000 compensation for sexual abuse inflicted by her headteacher. She was one of eight former prep school pupils who brought a case against Dulwich College Preparatory School in Kent for failing
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Olympic prize for young sailors
About 2,000 young sailors will be competing this weekend in a bid to find Britain's Olympic heroes of the future. Sailors from Sussex will be taking part in the South-East Zone Regatta as part of the Home County Championships. Coaches from the Royal Yachting
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The Mikado, Theatre Royal, Brighton, until July 6
If you want a great evening's entertainment, Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado will provide just that at the Theatre Royal. The Carl Rosa Opera company, once a by-word for opera in this country and reformed only four years ago after a 40-year break, does
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Holiday threat as strike looms
Baggage handlers at Gatwick Airport are being balloted on strikes over pay, threatening travel disruption this summer. Members of the GMB union at several airports, including Gatwick, Heathrow, Stansted, Birmingham and Manchester, could walk out at the
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Jilted soldier killed ex-love
A former soldier was today starting a life jail term after being convicted of murdering the woman who jilted him. Kim Baldry sustained 21 stab wounds after a frenzied knife attack by Anthony Pate, who could not cope with rejection. Pate, 47, blinked furiously
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Ozmatii and Los De Abajos, Dome Concert Hall, Brighton
These two bands more than lived up to their promise - they had a party on stage and brought the audience along. Mexico's Los De Abajos delivered a powerful set. No one took the slightest break as nearly everyone sang or played percussion in addition to
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Up On The Roof, Minerva Studio, Chichester Festival Theatre, until July 20
One of the reasons theatre exists is to move the audience to think. Up On The Roof certainly moved me - to wonder why on earth I had stayed for the second half. This musical - one without musicians but I'll come to that later - concerns five students
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End of an era for proms
Proms in the Park organiser John Fisher plans to go out with a bang when he stages his last music and fireworks spectacular in Crawley on Saturday. Mr Fisher has several surprises up his sleeve for the tenth Crawley Proms in Tilgate Park before he hands
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Now M&S wants to lend you more
Barely a year ago, Marks & Spencer (M&S), one of the great names in retail history, looked as groggy as Mike Tyson. Today it is roaring back to rude health, its share price doubled in a year and its stores revamped in time to catch the High Street
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Jim brings a touch of Irish to new role
A man who has helped to build one of Europe's most dynamic economies is passing his skills on to businesses in Sussex. Jim Ridgway, who takes over as chief executive of the Eastbourne-based enterprise agency, Edeal, previously led a similar organisation
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Dogged designs land a prize for Samantha
Two Sussex women have been presented with national awards in recognition of their achievements in the small business environment. Fiona Shafer, from business support organisation Sussex Enterprise, and Samantha Ruffell-Smith, of dog accessory company
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Police ignore robbery plea
Police refused to help a pensioner whose bag was snatched in a city supermarket - despite being promised CCTV footage of the incident. A senior officer today apologised to disabled 65-year-old Faith Connelly for the "unacceptable" way she was treated.
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It's the biz
Some time ago, I wrote to say how much I looked forward to the Tuesday edition because of The Argus Business, which frequently provides an antidote to all those whingeing letters you feel obliged to publish. Yesterday's edition did not let me down as
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Paradise lost
It may have looked like a tornado had struck the bookshop in Queens Road, Brighton, belonging to Noel Brookes. But it was paradise for bookworms hunting through piles of publications in the hope of stumbling across a literary gem. Customers came from
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Minority ruin the estates
There are housing estates across Britain whose residents suffer because of a handful of menaces, both juvenile and adult. These thugs ruin the reputation of areas, which end up being ghettoised because of the negative image they gain. They become no-go
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Slum slur
I must protest at Adam Trimingham's article and his mention of the "Fishersgate slums" (The Argus Weekend, June 29). I lived in these so-called slums from 1933 (in West Road and then in Fishersgate Terrace, Southwick) until 1951 and I can assure him they
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Squatters must leave art house
Squatters have transformed a derelict seafront building into a community arts centre. The Chalk Circle group have spent hundreds of pounds renovating Medina House in Hove. Far from an environment based on drink and drugs, the members have held free music
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Fishermen know what's in a name
John Branston's postcard shows Elisabeth II, SM237, on Brighton beach - notice the arches and capstan in the background ("Your memories", The Argus Weekend, June 29). Like most Brighton fishing boats, she was registered at Shoreham but her skipper and
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Hart of the Matter
I had high hopes when I boarded my Tenerife-bound jet at Gatwick just over two weeks ago. I optimistically thought by the time I returned there might be the possibility of watching England contesting the World Cup final. But whatever the outcome for Sven's
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Search goes on for Albion
Albion have admitted the manager's job is proving difficult to fill and they have still not found the right man. A target of First Division survival, a tight budget and the club's insistence that the backroom staff stays have all contributed to the delay
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Veteran car rally boycott gains momentum
A driver is boycotting the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run for the first time in 50 years - to take part in a rival race. Ron Shaw, 87, has driven his Rex Fore car in the race every year since 1952. But he is one of more than 150 drivers, around a
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World Cup hits Wyevale sales
Garden centre group Wyevale saw £5 million knocked off sales as the Golden Jubilee celebrations and the World Cup distracted people from gardening. The group said the shortfall - calculated in the two weeks surrounding the delayed bank holiday weekend
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Pal says Jordan's happy wif Dwight
The secret to Jordan's svelte post-pregnancy figure has been revealed. Just weeks after giving birth to baby Harvey, Jordan was spotted out and about looking as slim as ever. Neil Trowse, an old friend and fitness manager of Dragons Health Club in St
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Runway plan still in the air
Proposals to build a new runway at Gatwick and develop 2,700 homes nearby have been hit by fresh delays. The departure of Stephen Byers from his job as Secretary of State for Transport has led to the latest hitch. At present, the region is waiting to
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War history expert backed by families
Families of Second World War airmen today defended an aviation historian convicted of excavating without a licence at the crash site where a hero pilot died. Andrew Saunders was charged with tampering with the remains of Flying Officer George Kosh's Hawker
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Bomb hoaxer faces jail
Detectives have promised to pursue a bomb hoaxer who brought Brighton to a standstill. Two main roads in the city centre were cordoned off after a note was found in an office block saying there was an explosive device in the building. The Lloyds TSB offices
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Family's exhuming success
A Sussex firm is behind the unearthing of almost 3,000 bodies from church land in London. Staff from Toop Exhumation Services, based in Burgess Hill, have been working in the crypt of St Andrew Guild Church, Holborn, since November. The team, headed by
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I found a scorpion in my suitcase
Holidaymaker Gemma Cox brought an unusual souvenir back from her Greek holiday - a stowaway with a real sting in its tail. Gemma, an administrator, unwittingly packed a pregnant European Scorpion in her luggage before stepping on a flight home from Kos
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Runway plan still in the air
Proposals to build a new runway at Gatwick and develop 2,700 homes nearby have been hit by fresh delays. The departure of Stephen Byers from his job as Secretary of State for Transport has led to the latest hitch. At present, the region is waiting
