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Cabbies slam road repairs
Cabbies in Brighton and Hove are fed up with road works which they claim are causing a serious loss of business. The city drivers say resurfacing work on the A259 seafront road, which started on July 1, is preventing them from getting to jobs on time.
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I couldn't hear it
Shame we couldn't hear it. They should have had speakers at the back towards the Palace Pier. More people could have actually heard it and it might not have been as crushed at the front. -Sarah, Princes Street, Brighton
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Jester makes last show of himself
Hal Brooks has spent his entire working life ensuring there is a smile on the faces of his audiences. But the 81-year-old clown now plans to retire and, to mark the occasion, he has decided to hold an exhibition of his career. In his prime, Hal was pictured
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Nursery wins an innovation accolade
A nursery specialising in unusual plants has been presented with a Queen's Award for Enterprise Innovation. Architectural Plants, founded in Horsham 12 years ago, has the largest greenhouse in the South of England and a second nursery near Chichester.
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E-crime warning to small firms
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sussex are being warned they are just as much at risk from cybercrime as large multi-national companies. The Fraud Advisory Panel has just published new guidelines on cybercrime in association with the Institute
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A pensions timebomb ticks for Government
The pensions mis-selling scandal and the problems with Equitable Life have prompted many people to lose confidence in the pensions industry and decide to trust to luck. Ian Bell, pensions specialist at the Crawley office of accountants Baker Tilly, says
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County set for jobs and growth
The Sussex economy is still expected to grow this year despite falling stock markets around the world. Employers are continuing to recruit and many complain a skills shortage is holding them back. New chief executive of Sussex Enterprise Mark Froud said
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Is this what you call well behaved?
I have heard so many comments about all the Fatboy revellers being so well behaved. So how come I witnessed cruelty to seagulls, a game of "throw the bottle the hardest you can against a BMW", insulting and goading of a street cleaner at 6am, unashamed
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A fantastic effort
Saturday was one of the most amazing experiences ever. Well done for a brilliant night. I have never seen crowds such as this and the atmosphere was electric. Many lessons were learnt and maybe limiting numbers, with free tickets issued in advance (as
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Urban Housewife, by Lizzie Enfield
"What's up?" asked Tony, the gorgeous urban housecleaner, who was collecting his children from school after a day of alleged cleaning at friend Sara's house. But, bearing in mind the amount of time she spends getting ready for his visits, we wonder ..
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Fairynough
Well done to the emergency services on Saturday night, who were at breaking point dealing with an army of revellers who clearly had no idea what was happening. I was near the back of the swarm and the crushing wasn't too bad. I decided to take a look
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Better next
There was such a good atmosphere in Brighton on Saturday night, even though it took us three-and-a-half hours to travel into the centre (it normally takes an hour but there were at least 12 miles of traffic jams). There were far more people than anyone
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East Sussex League: Pressure on at top
Crowhurst Park maintained their run of form, claiming a league double over third-placed Ringmer. The result opens up a gap between the top two and the chasing pack. A six-wicket success for Park kept the pressure on leaders Fletching, who won away to
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Inessential
What a surprise - Ken Bodfish pronounces the chaos on Saturday night a success. Mind you, only one person died and one other is critically ill in hospital. For something that was on the brink of turning from a total mess to a real disaster, was pretty
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Fine team
Congratulations to Martin Hinshelwood who will be a popular choice as the new manager of Brighton and Hove Albion. Many big names have been linked with the job of running the Division One side ever since Peter Taylor left soon after the championship triumph
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Sharp focus
It is difficult to reconcile the comments of Brighton and Hove City Council leader Ken Bodfish to the effect that the Fatboy Slim concert was a success, especially in the light of the chaos that accompanied the evening. One death, another fighting for
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Sussex must beware of big-hitting Brown
The most destructive batsman in county cricket heads for Hove tomorrow. But Sussex skipper Chris Adams would be quite happy if all he had to worry about was keeping Alistair Brown quiet in the quarter-final of the C&G Trophy. Brown made a world record
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learn from this party
Most people who went to Fatboy Slim's enormous beach party in Brighton at the weekend had a good time. But so many were in a crush between the piers that the event was only one step from disaster. It was obvious from early on Saturday afternoon that the
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Trust me on this one, says Knight
So why did it take 11 weeks for Albion to promote Martin Hinshelwood from within their coaching structure? That will be the question on the lips of fans today as they digest the news that their lucky mascot as a caretaker boss is now in more permanent
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Hinsh: We'll keep Zamora
New Albion boss Martin Hinshelwood last night vowed to keep prize asset Bobby Zamora. England under-21 international striker Zamora has been linked with moves to Everton and Tottenham. But Hinshelwood, who accepted a two-year deal yesterday, insists the
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Reckitt growth on target
Harpic-to-Haze group Reckitt Benckiser said it was on track to hit final targets as demand for its goods remained buoyant. The firm said second-quarter net revenue growth was forecast to be about five per cent at constant exchange rates or six per cent
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Footsie crashes to below 4,000
The FTSE 100 Index slumped below the 4,000 barrier yesterday as the London market took another dive. The blue-chip index ended the day at its lowest closing point since December 1996 after falling another 229.60 points to reach 3994.50. The latest decline
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Green power cuts electricity bill
Council chiefs in Brighton and Hove have switched on to buying electricity from a green source. The city council has signed a new contract to ensure all its electricity comes from renewable supplies, such as wind and water power. The deal with UK Electric
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Long wait over for Albion boss
Martin Hinshelwood took over as Brighton and Hove Albion manager yesterday and admitted: "I have waited a long time for this." Hinshelwood has agreed a two-year contract and will lead the Seagulls into their first Division One campaign for a decade. He
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Hardware: Sleek and small PC with bells and whistles
The Packard Bell idesign does away with desktop clutter and awkward cables. It comes with a 15-inch flat panel LCD monitor, wireless keyboard and mouse, making it one of the sleekest and smallest home PCs on the market. It has Intel Pentium 4 and AMD
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Time to take the business plunge
What are you waiting for? The country is apparently on a roll and interest rates are low. The pundits are saying this is a prime time for new technology businesses to start up but the South-East is at the bottom of the new business chart. We all know
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Hunt for killer cut back
Sussex Police are scaling down a murder inquiry which has run for more than 18 months and cost in excess of £2 million. It follows an announcement by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) that no charges are to be laid. CPS lawyers found insufficient evidence
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Family flee burning house
A family narrowly escaped death when fire took hold of their home. The Michaels escaped the blaze within minutes of part of their roof collapsing. Mother Caroline Michael said: "We didn't think about our possessions at the time of the fire, only about
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Teenage vandal given behaviour order
A teenager who abused neighbours and committed acts of vandalism has been placed under an anti-social behaviour order. Chris Winnan, 13, was involved in attacks on a bus driver, teacher and police officer, a court heard. He was abusive and showed threatening
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Training to count net fraud and scams
Trading standards officers in the South-East have been awarded funding to help train those in the rest of the country about e-commerce and cybercrime. The £97,000 is part of grant of £500,000 for online projects from the Department of Trade and Industry
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Finding fun for the long summer days
The long summer holidays are almost here and parents will be searching for ways to keep their children occupied. The summer holidays are increasingly recognised as an opportunity for young people to take part in play schemes, day camps within their local
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Printer finds a speedier way
A digital printing company is using satellite broadband to spend less time online. Impression IT, based St Leonards-on-Sea, was one of the first beneficiaries of a South-East England Development Agency (Seeda) scheme encourage businesses pilot broadband
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Fatboy response: Bus boss
What an event! Only Brighton could play host to a unique party attracting so many people having such a great time. So it's sad but inevitable that it must remain a one-off.The city's infrastructure, be it transport, toilets, A&E trolleys or rubbish
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Fatboy response: Police chief
All the planning for the concert was based on a particularly successful event last year. It was good for Brighton but if we can't specify the numbers of people who are going to go to an event, and if you are going to get upwards of 150,000 people, we
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Science needs an interest injection
A little imagination and the latest technology could help make science teaching more interesting, according to Sussex scientists. Last week, the Commons Science and Technology Select Committee said GCSE science was so boring, it puts many people off the
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Breast unit action plea
A delegation of MPs has asked health bosses to make a firm decision on the future of breast care in Brighton and Hove by September. The three Labour MPs who represent the city, Des Turner, David Lepper and Ivor Caplin, met the chief executive and chairman
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Review: Graphic design just like an artist
Anyone looking for a way to cure boredom and stimulate their imagination should turn to the Print Artist CD-Rom from Sierra. This multi-CD pack makes it easy to create, simply and quickly, everything from CD labels and stylish personal stationary to fun
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Review: Espionage hunt can be a waste of time
The Gameboy Advance (GBA) version of Spy Hunter finds the International Espionage Service (IES) yet again using its tricked-out G-6155 Interceptor car. It puts a halt to the evil machinations of Daemon Curry, president of Nostra International. It retains
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Big Beach Boutique II, Brighton beach, July 13
Only Fatboy Slim could summon snow on one of the hottest days of the year. Closing a mammoth 90-minute set with the theme from the film The Beach, thousands shouted for joy as they were sprayed with fake snowflakes and fireworks lit up the West Pier.
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Parking: A year of change
It is a year since council parking attendants took over from traffic wardens in Brighton and Hove. Since July 2001, there has been a significant change in parking habits. Motorists parking on a double-yellow line or a bus stop would be likely to get away
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I couldn't hear it
Shame we couldn't hear it. They should have had speakers at the back towards the Palace Pier. More people could have actually heard it and it might not have been as crushed at the front. -Sarah, Princes Street, Brighton
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Jester makes last show of himself
Hal Brooks has spent his entire working life ensuring there is a smile on the faces of his audiences. But the 81-year-old clown now plans to retire and, to mark the occasion, he has decided to hold an exhibition of his career. In his prime, Hal was pictured
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Nursery wins an innovation accolade
A nursery specialising in unusual plants has been presented with a Queen's Award for Enterprise Innovation. Architectural Plants, founded in Horsham 12 years ago, has the largest greenhouse in the South of England and a second nursery near Chichester.
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E-crime warning to small firms
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sussex are being warned they are just as much at risk from cybercrime as large multi-national companies. The Fraud Advisory Panel has just published new guidelines on cybercrime in association with the Institute
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A pensions timebomb ticks for Government
The pensions mis-selling scandal and the problems with Equitable Life have prompted many people to lose confidence in the pensions industry and decide to trust to luck. Ian Bell, pensions specialist at the Crawley office of accountants Baker Tilly, says
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County set for jobs and growth
The Sussex economy is still expected to grow this year despite falling stock markets around the world. Employers are continuing to recruit and many complain a skills shortage is holding them back. New chief executive of Sussex Enterprise Mark Froud said
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No trouble
I was in Brighton for the Big Beach Boutique and thought it was brilliant. Although there were thousands of people there, from what I saw there wasn't that much trouble. I see more trouble in my home town than I saw on Saturday and that is with a fraction
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Teenage vandal given behaviour order
A teenager who abused neighbours and committed acts of vandalism has been placed under an anti-social behaviour order. Chris Winnan, 13, was involved in attacks on a bus driver, teacher and police officer, a court heard. He was abusive and showed threatening
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Burglaries spark warning
Eastbourne residents have been warned to lock doors and windows after a spate of burglaries. Garages have also been targeted in the Langney area of Eastbourne, particularly in Kipling Walk, between Saturday and today. Crime prevention officer Dave Smith
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Zero waste is council's target
A council has become the first in Sussex to pledge its support to 100 per cent recycling. Newhaven mayor Dennis Forsdike has, with MP Norman Baker, signed the Zero Waste Charter on behalf of Newhaven Town Council. The charter is a national initiative
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MP's post office fears
Eastbourne MP Nigel Waterson has expressed his fears for the future of post offices. Mr Waterson said post offices could lose up to 40 per cent of their income if plans to scrap pension and benefits payments go ahead. He is calling on people to sign a
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Arson fears at furniture store
Arsonists are believed to have started a trailer fire at a Worthing furniture store. The blaze broke out behind the MFI store in Ham Road, Worthing, at 12.45am this morning. Fire crews found a trailer canvass well alight and a spokesman said: "It was
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Land gift boost for new school
Plans to replace a Victorian school where children are taught in 30-year-old temporary classrooms have moved a step closer. East Sussex County Council has decided a gift of land is suitable to build new premises for Wivelsfield Primary School. It will
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Woman has face slashed
A Crawley woman was slashed across her face and neck within seconds of answering her front door. The 34-year-old victim was in a stable condition in hospital today following the attack shortly after 2pm yesterday. Detectives said she answered the door
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Fairynough
Well done to the emergency services on Saturday night, who were at breaking point dealing with an army of revellers who clearly had no idea what was happening. I was near the back of the swarm and the crushing wasn't too bad. I decided to take a look
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Fine view
Big Beach Boutique II was a fantastic event, people were wonderfully well behaved and although I accept the rubbish was appalling, please put this in context. The weather was perfect, giving the tourism industry along the South Coast a much-needed boost
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Better next
There was such a good atmosphere in Brighton on Saturday night, even though it took us three-and-a-half hours to travel into the centre (it normally takes an hour but there were at least 12 miles of traffic jams). There were far more people than anyone
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Fine team
Congratulations to Martin Hinshelwood who will be a popular choice as the new manager of Brighton and Hove Albion. Many big names have been linked with the job of running the Division One side ever since Peter Taylor left soon after the championship triumph
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Sharp focus
It is difficult to reconcile the comments of Brighton and Hove City Council leader Ken Bodfish to the effect that the Fatboy Slim concert was a success, especially in the light of the chaos that accompanied the evening. One death, another fighting for
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Sussex must beware of big-hitting Brown
The most destructive batsman in county cricket heads for Hove tomorrow. But Sussex skipper Chris Adams would be quite happy if all he had to worry about was keeping Alistair Brown quiet in the quarter-final of the C&G Trophy. Brown made a world record
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Nomads pull off cup shock
Struggling division two side Preston Nomads are through to the quarter-finals of the Gray Nicolls Sussex League Cup. Nomads, bottom of the league, are the only side outside the premier division left in the competition. Their reward for a nine-wicket win
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Knock this chaotic fiasco on the head
I must protest at the absolute shambles that ensued from the Big Beach Boutique II on Saturday. Coming home along the A23 that afternoon, we met the end of the queue of cars trying to get into Brighton at the Haywards Heath junction. We were able to get
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Trust me on this one, says Knight
So why did it take 11 weeks for Albion to promote Martin Hinshelwood from within their coaching structure? That will be the question on the lips of fans today as they digest the news that their lucky mascot as a caretaker boss is now in more permanent
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Hinsh: We'll keep Zamora
New Albion boss Martin Hinshelwood last night vowed to keep prize asset Bobby Zamora. England under-21 international striker Zamora has been linked with moves to Everton and Tottenham. But Hinshelwood, who accepted a two-year deal yesterday, insists the
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Green power cuts electricity bill
Council chiefs in Brighton and Hove have switched on to buying electricity from a green source. The city council has signed a new contract to ensure all its electricity comes from renewable supplies, such as wind and water power. The deal with UK Electric
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Hardware: Sleek and small PC with bells and whistles
The Packard Bell idesign does away with desktop clutter and awkward cables. It comes with a 15-inch flat panel LCD monitor, wireless keyboard and mouse, making it one of the sleekest and smallest home PCs on the market. It has Intel Pentium 4 and AMD
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Net Shopper with Susan Rice
I have bought a new wheeled case which will allow me to pack my full holiday wardrobe, safe in the knowledge that I won't actually have to carry them. This new era of perspiration-free travel began with a visit to the internet where I found that shopping
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Emale with Stefan Hull
In case you were in any doubt, browsing the internet for porn will not help your career prospects. A survey, carried out for the magazine Personnel Today and internet censorware specialists Websense, showed a quarter of UK companies had dismissed employees
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Teenage vandal given behaviour order
A teenager who abused neighbours and committed acts of vandalism has been placed under an anti-social behaviour order. Chris Winnan, 13, was involved in attacks on a bus driver, teacher and police officer, a court heard. He was abusive and showed threatening
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Finding fun for the long summer days
The long summer holidays are almost here and parents will be searching for ways to keep their children occupied. The summer holidays are increasingly recognised as an opportunity for young people to take part in play schemes, day camps within their local
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Fatboy response: Culture head
There is no doubt the event will boost our European Capital of Culture bid. Issues have arisen out of Saturday night's event so obviously we have to have a full report into everything that comes out of it and think about them for future events. I have
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Printer finds a speedier way
A digital printing company is using satellite broadband to spend less time online. Impression IT, based St Leonards-on-Sea, was one of the first beneficiaries of a South-East England Development Agency (Seeda) scheme encourage businesses pilot broadband
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Fatboy response: Bus boss
What an event! Only Brighton could play host to a unique party attracting so many people having such a great time. So it's sad but inevitable that it must remain a one-off.The city's infrastructure, be it transport, toilets, A&E trolleys or rubbish
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Normstock: Traders round on council
Shards of glass littering Brighton beach after Saturday's concert could make it a no-go area for years, safety experts warned last night. They fear the sea of broken bottles left by revellers at Fatboy Slim's party between the piers could pose a health
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Election win for Lord D
The man who began his political career as the first non-white member of Brighton Council has been re-elected president of the Liberal Democrats. Lord Navnit Dholakia, who lives at Coldwaltham, near Pulborough, has been re-elected unopposed and will now
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Big Beach Boutique II, Brighton beach, July 13
Only Fatboy Slim could summon snow on one of the hottest days of the year. Closing a mammoth 90-minute set with the theme from the film The Beach, thousands shouted for joy as they were sprayed with fake snowflakes and fireworks lit up the West Pier.
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Parking: A year of change
It is a year since council parking attendants took over from traffic wardens in Brighton and Hove. Since July 2001, there has been a significant change in parking habits. Motorists parking on a double-yellow line or a bus stop would be likely to get away
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Test drive thief strikes again
A motorcycle enthusiast is warning fellow riders to be on their guard against a serial thief who stole his £3,000 machine. Edward Knight's Dominator NX650 was taken for a test ride and never returned. And the thief left behind a Suzuki bike that had been
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Ashamed to be English
We were near the front, crushed, and had people urinating over our feet. I was ashamed to be English. I'm just glad I drove, even though it took us four hours to get out of our car park. Don't let it happen next year. Brighton's too nice to be ruined
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No trouble
I was in Brighton for the Big Beach Boutique and thought it was brilliant. Although there were thousands of people there, from what I saw there wasn't that much trouble. I see more trouble in my home town than I saw on Saturday and that is with a fraction
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Too much bottle
I went to Big Beach Boutique II with my seven-year-old son perched on my shoulders and stood near the front. We had a ball. It was a truly memorable event with very few incidents, considering how many people were there. It should happen every year and
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Head-cases
I accept that to ensure the revellers made it on to the trains in a safe manner on Saturday night, some restriction of entry to Brighton station was needed. However, I cannot express my frustration and anger strongly enough about the absolute stupidity
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Fine view
Big Beach Boutique II was a fantastic event, people were wonderfully well behaved and although I accept the rubbish was appalling, please put this in context. The weather was perfect, giving the tourism industry along the South Coast a much-needed boost
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Invitation League: Fatal sportsmanship
Struggling Burgess Hill slipped closer to the drop zone after an astonishing act of sportsmanship cost them the match against Arundel. Hill made 140-9 against their third-placed hosts and appeared to have Arundel on the run when opener Joel Wiles was
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Thanks, Norm
I am very angry at the way Saturday's successful event has been attacked. Yes, there were a few more incidents compared to last year but there were a few more people than last year. I am sure if the number that turned up had been expected, extra provisions
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Nomads pull off cup shock
Struggling division two side Preston Nomads are through to the quarter-finals of the Gray Nicolls Sussex League Cup. Nomads, bottom of the league, are the only side outside the premier division left in the competition. Their reward for a nine-wicket win
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Knock this chaotic fiasco on the head
I must protest at the absolute shambles that ensued from the Big Beach Boutique II on Saturday. Coming home along the A23 that afternoon, we met the end of the queue of cars trying to get into Brighton at the Haywards Heath junction. We were able to get
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Lloyd thrilled for old mate
Barry Lloyd welcomes one of his old mates into football management tonight saying: "I'm absolutely delighted for him." New Seagulls boss Martin Hinshelwood takes his squad to Woodside Road tonight to tackle Lloyd's Worthing side in the opening pre-season
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Ratner forced to change net name
Gerald Ratner's high-profile return to the jewellery trade lost its shine as he was forced to change the name of his new internet venture. Following legal proceedings by his former company, Signet, the online business will now be known as GeraldOnline
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Net Shopper with Susan Rice
I have bought a new wheeled case which will allow me to pack my full holiday wardrobe, safe in the knowledge that I won't actually have to carry them. This new era of perspiration-free travel began with a visit to the internet where I found that shopping
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Emale with Stefan Hull
In case you were in any doubt, browsing the internet for porn will not help your career prospects. A survey, carried out for the magazine Personnel Today and internet censorware specialists Websense, showed a quarter of UK companies had dismissed employees
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Fatboy response: Hotelier
I thought it was a great idea - there is no doubt it was just what Brighton needed. We wanted to show that culture is for all the people, not just in highfalutin theatres. When I watched it on TV I thought it was wonderful and great to see Brighton. It
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Fatboy response: Culture head
There is no doubt the event will boost our European Capital of Culture bid. Issues have arisen out of Saturday night's event so obviously we have to have a full report into everything that comes out of it and think about them for future events. I have
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In the backroom of the Big Brother House
Brighton-based digital media company Victoria Real has been working behind the scenes to make the latest series of Big Brother even more popular. The company, which was involved in the two previous series of the reality TV show, has developed and managed
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Normstock: Traders round on council
Shards of glass littering Brighton beach after Saturday's concert could make it a no-go area for years, safety experts warned last night. They fear the sea of broken bottles left by revellers at Fatboy Slim's party between the piers could pose a health
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Election win for Lord D
The man who began his political career as the first non-white member of Brighton Council has been re-elected president of the Liberal Democrats. Lord Navnit Dholakia, who lives at Coldwaltham, near Pulborough, has been re-elected unopposed and will now
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Fatboy: I'm a victim of my own success
Here DJ Norman Cook, alias Fatboy Slim, tells Jakki Phillips about Big Beach Boutique II in his own words. I GOT the shock of my life. I went home thinking what a great gig then woke up Sunday afternoon, watched the news and heard people got hurt, someone
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That's all folks, says DJ Fatboy
DJ Fatboy Slim says his Brighton beach party will never happen again after 250,000 fans brought the city to a standstill. In an exclusive interview with us the DJ, real name Norman Cook, said the only way he could be persuaded to repeat the gig would
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Review: Too little inking spoils the print
We all complain at the cost of new ink cartridges but now a company called Strydent claims to have come up with a way to save up to 75 per cent on ink costs. The software, InkSaver somehow changes the algorithm used to determine how much ink is used by
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CCTV hunt for shop yobs
Bosses at a supermarket are scanning CCTV footage to try to identify problem customers who have abused shoppers. The move comes after a black woman was racially abused at a checkout and a councillor threatened as she waited to pay. Calls have now been
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Father dies in bike crash
A father died when his motorcycle was involved in a head-on collision with a coach. Giovanni Packham, a 43-year-old father-of-two, from Brighton, was riding with three other motorcyclists when the crash happened in Marley Lane, Battle. A Scania coach,
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The Misanthrope, New Venture Theatre, Brighton
New Venture Theatre concluded its current season with a Molire classic that had been updated and set in the sycophantic world of the media. The play deals with the twin themes of hypocrisy and jealousy through its central character, Alceste, a playwright
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The Marriage of Figaro, Pavilion Theatre, Worthing
For me, Mozart's The Marriage Of Figaro, is the perfect opera: Beautifully crafted, funny, human and revolutionary. It was the first opera to feature servants getting the better of their bullying masters. Palace Opera gave it a near-perfect production
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Cabbies slam road repairs
Cabbies in Brighton and Hove are fed up with road works which they claim are causing a serious loss of business. The city drivers say resurfacing work on the A259 seafront road, which started on July 1, is preventing them from getting to jobs on time.
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Test drive thief strikes again
A motorcycle enthusiast is warning fellow riders to be on their guard against a serial thief who stole his £3,000 machine. Edward Knight's Dominator NX650 was taken for a test ride and never returned. And the thief left behind a Suzuki bike that had been
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Ashamed to be English
We were near the front, crushed, and had people urinating over our feet. I was ashamed to be English. I'm just glad I drove, even though it took us four hours to get out of our car park. Don't let it happen next year. Brighton's too nice to be ruined
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Is this what you call well behaved?
I have heard so many comments about all the Fatboy revellers being so well behaved. So how come I witnessed cruelty to seagulls, a game of "throw the bottle the hardest you can against a BMW", insulting and goading of a street cleaner at 6am, unashamed
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A fantastic effort
Saturday was one of the most amazing experiences ever. Well done for a brilliant night. I have never seen crowds such as this and the atmosphere was electric. Many lessons were learnt and maybe limiting numbers, with free tickets issued in advance (as
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Family's dramatic escape from burning house
A family narrowly escaped death when fire took hold of their home. The Michaels escaped the blaze within minutes of part of their roof collapsing. Mother Caroline Michael said: "We didn't think about our possessions at the time of the fire, only about
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Urban Housewife, by Lizzie Enfield
"What's up?" asked Tony, the gorgeous urban housecleaner, who was collecting his children from school after a day of alleged cleaning at friend Sara's house. But, bearing in mind the amount of time she spends getting ready for his visits, we wonder ..
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Hunt for killer cut back
Sussex Police are scaling down a murder inquiry which has run for more than 18 months and cost in excess of £2 million. It follows an announcement by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) that no charges are to be laid. CPS lawyers found insufficient evidence
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Couple in hedge crash drama
An elderly driver and passenger had a lucky escape when their car got stuck in a hedge in Goring. The pair were involved in a collision with another car, being driven by a young woman, which sent them hurtling towards the 6ft-high hedge. Their car, a
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Council workers to strike
Council services in Worthing will be brought to a standstill tomorrow. More than 150 members of staff from Worthing Borough Council are expected to take part in the one-day national strike. Refuse collections will be severely affected. Only one round
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Too much bottle
I went to Big Beach Boutique II with my seven-year-old son perched on my shoulders and stood near the front. We had a ball. It was a truly memorable event with very few incidents, considering how many people were there. It should happen every year and
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Head-cases
I accept that to ensure the revellers made it on to the trains in a safe manner on Saturday night, some restriction of entry to Brighton station was needed. However, I cannot express my frustration and anger strongly enough about the absolute stupidity
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East Sussex League: Pressure on at top
Crowhurst Park maintained their run of form, claiming a league double over third-placed Ringmer. The result opens up a gap between the top two and the chasing pack. A six-wicket success for Park kept the pressure on leaders Fletching, who won away to
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Inessential
What a surprise - Ken Bodfish pronounces the chaos on Saturday night a success. Mind you, only one person died and one other is critically ill in hospital. For something that was on the brink of turning from a total mess to a real disaster, was pretty
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Invitation League: Fatal sportsmanship
Struggling Burgess Hill slipped closer to the drop zone after an astonishing act of sportsmanship cost them the match against Arundel. Hill made 140-9 against their third-placed hosts and appeared to have Arundel on the run when opener Joel Wiles was
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learn from this party
Most people who went to Fatboy Slim's enormous beach party in Brighton at the weekend had a good time. But so many were in a crush between the piers that the event was only one step from disaster. It was obvious from early on Saturday afternoon that the
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Thanks, Norm
I am very angry at the way Saturday's successful event has been attacked. Yes, there were a few more incidents compared to last year but there were a few more people than last year. I am sure if the number that turned up had been expected, extra provisions
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Lloyd thrilled for old mate
Barry Lloyd welcomes one of his old mates into football management tonight saying: "I'm absolutely delighted for him." New Seagulls boss Martin Hinshelwood takes his squad to Woodside Road tonight to tackle Lloyd's Worthing side in the opening pre-season
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Reckitt growth on target
Harpic-to-Haze group Reckitt Benckiser said it was on track to hit final targets as demand for its goods remained buoyant. The firm said second-quarter net revenue growth was forecast to be about five per cent at constant exchange rates or six per cent
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Ratner forced to change net name
Gerald Ratner's high-profile return to the jewellery trade lost its shine as he was forced to change the name of his new internet venture. Following legal proceedings by his former company, Signet, the online business will now be known as GeraldOnline
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Footsie crashes to below 4,000
The FTSE 100 Index slumped below the 4,000 barrier yesterday as the London market took another dive. The blue-chip index ended the day at its lowest closing point since December 1996 after falling another 229.60 points to reach 3994.50. The latest decline
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Long wait over for Albion boss
Martin Hinshelwood took over as Brighton and Hove Albion manager yesterday and admitted: "I have waited a long time for this." Hinshelwood has agreed a two-year contract and will lead the Seagulls into their first Division One campaign for a decade. He
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Time to take the business plunge
What are you waiting for? The country is apparently on a roll and interest rates are low. The pundits are saying this is a prime time for new technology businesses to start up but the South-East is at the bottom of the new business chart. We all know
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Hunt for killer cut back
Sussex Police are scaling down a murder inquiry which has run for more than 18 months and cost in excess of £2 million. It follows an announcement by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) that no charges are to be laid. CPS lawyers found insufficient evidence
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Family flee burning house
A family narrowly escaped death when fire took hold of their home. The Michaels escaped the blaze within minutes of part of their roof collapsing. Mother Caroline Michael said: "We didn't think about our possessions at the time of the fire, only about
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Training to count net fraud and scams
Trading standards officers in the South-East have been awarded funding to help train those in the rest of the country about e-commerce and cybercrime. The £97,000 is part of grant of £500,000 for online projects from the Department of Trade and Industry
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Fatboy response: Hotelier
I thought it was a great idea - there is no doubt it was just what Brighton needed. We wanted to show that culture is for all the people, not just in highfalutin theatres. When I watched it on TV I thought it was wonderful and great to see Brighton. It
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Fatboy response: Police chief
All the planning for the concert was based on a particularly successful event last year. It was good for Brighton but if we can't specify the numbers of people who are going to go to an event, and if you are going to get upwards of 150,000 people, we
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In the backroom of the Big Brother House
Brighton-based digital media company Victoria Real has been working behind the scenes to make the latest series of Big Brother even more popular. The company, which was involved in the two previous series of the reality TV show, has developed and managed
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Science needs an interest injection
A little imagination and the latest technology could help make science teaching more interesting, according to Sussex scientists. Last week, the Commons Science and Technology Select Committee said GCSE science was so boring, it puts many people off the
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Fatboy: I'm a victim of my own success
Here DJ Norman Cook, alias Fatboy Slim, tells Jakki Phillips about Big Beach Boutique II in his own words. I GOT the shock of my life. I went home thinking what a great gig then woke up Sunday afternoon, watched the news and heard people got hurt, someone
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That's all folks, says DJ Fatboy
DJ Fatboy Slim says his Brighton beach party will never happen again after 250,000 fans brought the city to a standstill. In an exclusive interview with us the DJ, real name Norman Cook, said the only way he could be persuaded to repeat the gig would
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Breast unit action plea
A delegation of MPs has asked health bosses to make a firm decision on the future of breast care in Brighton and Hove by September. The three Labour MPs who represent the city, Des Turner, David Lepper and Ivor Caplin, met the chief executive and chairman
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Review: Graphic design just like an artist
Anyone looking for a way to cure boredom and stimulate their imagination should turn to the Print Artist CD-Rom from Sierra. This multi-CD pack makes it easy to create, simply and quickly, everything from CD labels and stylish personal stationary to fun
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Review: Espionage hunt can be a waste of time
The Gameboy Advance (GBA) version of Spy Hunter finds the International Espionage Service (IES) yet again using its tricked-out G-6155 Interceptor car. It puts a halt to the evil machinations of Daemon Curry, president of Nostra International. It retains
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Review: Too little inking spoils the print
We all complain at the cost of new ink cartridges but now a company called Strydent claims to have come up with a way to save up to 75 per cent on ink costs. The software, InkSaver somehow changes the algorithm used to determine how much ink is used by
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CCTV hunt for shop yobs
Bosses at a supermarket are scanning CCTV footage to try to identify problem customers who have abused shoppers. The move comes after a black woman was racially abused at a checkout and a councillor threatened as she waited to pay. Calls have now been
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Father dies in bike crash
A father died when his motorcycle was involved in a head-on collision with a coach. Giovanni Packham, a 43-year-old father-of-two, from Brighton, was riding with three other motorcyclists when the crash happened in Marley Lane, Battle. A Scania coach,
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The Misanthrope, New Venture Theatre, Brighton
New Venture Theatre concluded its current season with a Molire classic that had been updated and set in the sycophantic world of the media. The play deals with the twin themes of hypocrisy and jealousy through its central character, Alceste, a playwright
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The Marriage of Figaro, Pavilion Theatre, Worthing
For me, Mozart's The Marriage Of Figaro, is the perfect opera: Beautifully crafted, funny, human and revolutionary. It was the first opera to feature servants getting the better of their bullying masters. Palace Opera gave it a near-perfect production