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Sheer parking profit
By my reckoning, Brighton and Hove City Council is already making a profit from 139,000 parking tickets with about a third paying £60 and the rest £30. Set-up cost, £2.5 million; running cost, £3 million; total, £5.5 million; income, about £5.5 million
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Parking ghettos
In Adam Trimingham's review of Brighton and Hove City Council's first year in control of parking (July 16), Tory councillor Pat Drake is quoted as saying, "You sometimes wonder where all the cars have gone". Part of the answer is they have gone into the
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Road to nowhere
I read that 75 per cent of road fatalities so far in 2002 are motorbike riders (The Argus, July 16). Is this any surprise? You can't drive anywhere these days without these maniac bikers on the roads. They come tearing up behind you and can't wait to
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'Gay weddings' bid for city
Marriages for gay men and lesbians could be conducted in Brighton and Hove by the end of the year. If city councillors agree at a meeting next week, a special company called Civil Ceremonies will also be in charge of non-religious marriages, the renewal
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Trams can
I read with interest that motorists face prosecution for using bus lanes (July 13). One must ask why people prefer to use cars and why Brighton and Hove City Council thinks the Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company is the answer to public transport?
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Clean-up
Do all politicians think the ordinary citizens of Brighton and Hove are without sense? Dennis Constant (Letters, July 13) tells us the submission of his personal comments on the parking consultation for Goldsmid ward is not a party political argument.
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Square one
Having just come from London, where the residents successfully stopped controlled parking, I am disappointed to see the same proposals in Brighton and Hove. My partner has moved to the city from Weymouth and lived in an area where parking permits were
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Hospital didn't apologise
I quite agree with Dora Daniel (Letters, July 13) about the good things of the Royal Sussex County Hospital but it is sadly lacking in communications. Months ago, my doctor arranged for me to see an orthopaedic surgeon on July 12. I reported to reception
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Think Of It This Way, by John Parry
So who are all these poor souls who cannot bear to eat such delicious foods as oysters, kidneys and oxtail? Who are these misguided folk who are horrified at the thought of creamy, succulent rabbit because it used to be such a fluffy little bunny? And
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The great tiger of Sussex
Deep in the heart of the Sussex countryside lurks a jungle beast of unimaginable proportions. But the giant tiger, which is as long and as wide as a football pitch, is unlikely to cause anyone harm because it is made entirely from maize. In fact the creature
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Taylor double lifts Sussex
Billy Taylor made a much-needed breakthrough for Sussex on the opening morning of the County Championship match with Somerset at Taunton. Coming on as first change, Taylor struck in his third over as home skipper Jamie Cox, on 27, flicked a leg side catch
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Public loos were shut
I am not surprised a lot of people attending the Brighton beach party urinated in the street. Lord Bassam, in his wisdom, closed most of Brighton's public toilets a few years ago. So Brighton now is not the "Place To Pee". -B F May, Sackville Road, Hove
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Millionaire gives cash back
A millionaire who helped set up a chain of pubs in Brighton and Hove has donated a six-bedroom house to charity. Martin Webb, 37, set up the C-Side chain in the Nineties with Simon Kirby. Now he is ploughing some of his fortune back into the city. He
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Unfair exchange
Destroying the architectural integrity of Brighton's seafront in order to save the West Pier is neither a proper nor fair exchange. Dr Geoff Lockwood, who leads the West Pier Trust's initiative to this end, has conveniently chosen to overlook the fact
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Tycoon trial: Two guilty
Two men were today found guilty of the murder of former Brighton landlord Mohammed Raja, who was knifed and shot on his doorstep in Sutton, Surrey, in 1999. David Croke , 59, of Bolney Road, East Moulsecoomb, Brighton; and Robert Knapp, 55, of Abbeyfeale
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Horse sense
I went to see Spirit Of The Horse with my children and parents on Wednesday - what a terrific show. It's one not to miss. Presumably, Frances Lindsay-Hills, who called for a boycott of the show, has not seen the horses, the show or the stabling provided
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Tricky show?
I wholeheartedly agree with the comments of Frances Lindsay-Hills, chairwoman of the Mid Sussex and Brighton RSPCA (July 16). Spirit Of The Horse is nothing but a circus with horses. These beautiful animals are kept in stables so small they are unable
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At the double
Six youngsters from Sussex will try to make a big impression next month. They will be seeking to make progress in a contest to find the best young impressionist of the year. One of them is Jayson Wheatley, from Eastbourne, who will be attempting to mimic
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Taking liberty
Nobody should smile at the introduction of more spy cameras (July 13). What safeguards will there be to protect us from misuse of these cameras? If spy cameras are so effective, why do we have record levels of violent crime at the same time as having
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Nurse bites bullet over Europe
Birmingham Bullets have taken up their European spot and fired a broadside at Brighton Bears in the process. Bears coach Nick Nurse argued his side should be given priority for a European place ahead of Bullets because of their league placing last season
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Prison cuts harm staff and inmates
The governor of Lewes Prison, Paul Carroll, portrays himself as a caring governor (July 13), which I and many others have to question. Since I have been in Lewes Prison on remand for two months, I have seen nothing more than cutbacks on manpower. Even
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Five held after drugs raid
Four men and a woman were today being quizzed by police after one of the UK's biggest amphetamine factories was found at an isolated Sussex farm. The National Crime Squad says the plant was capable of producing 20kg of the drug with a street value of
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Skeleton in harbour
A skeleton found in Chichester harbour is thought to be that of a sailor who died in a shipwreck 200 years ago. A man collecting cockles alerted police to the skeletal remains on Wednesday. Police spokesman David Ward said initial inquiries suggested
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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 a grant of £500,000 for online projects from the Department of Trade and Industry
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Double death on the cliffs
Two bodies were today found at the foot of the cliffs at Beachy Head in what police believe may have been a double suicide. A member of the public spotted the bodies near the lighthouse at the foot of the notorious suicide spot near Eastbourne. The Sussex
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Ericsson jobs may face axe
Sussex workers face an uncertain future today after mobile phone giant Ericsson announced plans to shed 5,000 jobs worldwide. The firm employs about 300 people at its European headquarters in Burgess Hill and 40 at offices in Trafalgar Place, Brighton
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Sewage plant back on agenda
The controversial multi-million pound expansion of a sewage treatment works could still go ahead. Southern Water has revealed it successfully lobbied to have the land it needs at Telscombe Cliffs, near Brighton, excluded from the South Downs national
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Pervert jailed for web porn
A former print worker was today jailed after admitting downloading and distributing more than 300,000 indecent images of children. Lewes Crown Court heard police found the images at Michael Latimer's home in Goldstone Street, Hove. Half were of adults
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Why I'm paragliding at 78
Knitting and making jam are not daredevil pensioner Joan Eder's cup of tea. So she's jumping off the South Downs for charity instead. Joan, 78, had wanted to do a parachute jump but settled for paragliding after failing to find anyone to help her leap
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Samuel Oyediji, The Hawth, Crawley, July 20
Exciting world-music artist known for his compelling mix of African roots using the latest technology. He creates a unique experience by combining voice, percussion and guitars to produce a complex sound, enhanced by tuneful melodies which are delivered
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Jackie Clune Is Boy Crazy, Komedia, Brighton, July 25
If the name sounds familiar, it is probably because Clune played the part of Barry Evans' girlfriend, Sue, in EastEnders. She has also appeared in the BBC comedy Rhona and has written and performed sketches for Comedy Nation, Smack The Pony and The 11
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Shows of the week, from July 19
Our pick of the week's stage performances, brought to you every Friday. This wee: Ealing comedy and Forties night club glitz. THE LAVENDER HILL MOB, Connaught Theatre, Worthing, July 22-July 27 The film version of this play was one of Ealing Studios'
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Brighton Youth Orchestra, St Mark's Chapel, Brighton, July 21
Two prize-winning ensembles of the Brighton Youth Orchestra team up for a concert of string and wind ensembles. The programme includes music by Johann Bach, Malcolm Arnold and Brighton composer Peter Copley, performing his Trumpet Concerto. The Wind Ensemble
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This Week's Jazz, from July 19
Komedia's regular blues night gives a debut to the highly-rated duo of Smith And Bruer with their band on July 19. Hammond organist Richard Simmons will help take things into groovy Blue Note territory. Canadian guitarist Tony Smith and Aussie tenor saxophonist
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Snide, Escape Club, Brighton, July 23
The club has played host to this weekly indie night for a couple of years now, seeing a new mob of students infiltrate the joint every September. If you are after a cheap, mid-week indie mash-up then this could be the place for you. Most drinks are priced
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Sean Lock, Komedia, Brighton, July 19
Sean Lock is a breath of very funny fresh air with his straightforward approach to stand-up. It's a refreshing counterpoint to the wave of "themed" one-man shows, which look good on paper but ultimately come across as gimmicky. He's one of the busiest
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A-board charge divides shopkeepers
Traders in Kemp Town are divided over being charged £60 to keep A-shaped advertising boards outside their shops. Some shopkeepers in St James's Street are taking the boards indoors rather than pay up to the city council. But others have joined residents
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Sheer parking profit
By my reckoning, Brighton and Hove City Council is already making a profit from 139,000 parking tickets with about a third paying £60 and the rest £30. Set-up cost, £2.5 million; running cost, £3 million; total, £5.5 million; income, about £5.5 million
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Parking ghettos
In Adam Trimingham's review of Brighton and Hove City Council's first year in control of parking (July 16), Tory councillor Pat Drake is quoted as saying, "You sometimes wonder where all the cars have gone". Part of the answer is they have gone into the
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Road to nowhere
I read that 75 per cent of road fatalities so far in 2002 are motorbike riders (The Argus, July 16). Is this any surprise? You can't drive anywhere these days without these maniac bikers on the roads. They come tearing up behind you and can't wait to
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'Gay weddings' bid for city
Marriages for gay men and lesbians could be conducted in Brighton and Hove by the end of the year. If city councillors agree at a meeting next week, a special company called Civil Ceremonies will also be in charge of non-religious marriages, the renewal
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Trams can
I read with interest that motorists face prosecution for using bus lanes (July 13). One must ask why people prefer to use cars and why Brighton and Hove City Council thinks the Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company is the answer to public transport?
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Clean-up
Do all politicians think the ordinary citizens of Brighton and Hove are without sense? Dennis Constant (Letters, July 13) tells us the submission of his personal comments on the parking consultation for Goldsmid ward is not a party political argument.
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School reports: Could do better
Am I the only parent receiving word-processed school reports that seem to list subjects and activities my children have "experienced" or "encountered"? These reports look like bank statements and read like the product of a robot using a vocabulary consisting
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Money for nothing
How can Brighton's "circuit touristique" of little plaques on the pavement possibly have cost £42,000? I picked up a leaflet to follow the trail and there isn't even any information about the places on it. It's not useful at all. Surely a local guide
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Feedback, with Simon Bradshaw
My colleague Rebecca Stephens' admirable efforts last week fell short just once. She corrected the reported abode of the late Peter Sawbridge and turned him into a musician! In fact, Mr Sawbridge was assistant director of education with Brighton Council
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Think Of It This Way, by John Parry
So who are all these poor souls who cannot bear to eat such delicious foods as oysters, kidneys and oxtail? Who are these misguided folk who are horrified at the thought of creamy, succulent rabbit because it used to be such a fluffy little bunny? And
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Taylor double lifts Sussex
Billy Taylor made a much-needed breakthrough for Sussex on the opening morning of the County Championship match with Somerset at Taunton. Coming on as first change, Taylor struck in his third over as home skipper Jamie Cox, on 27, flicked a leg side catch
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Home for veterans to expand
A £5 million plan to upgrade an ex-servicemen's care home in Worthing has been unveiled. Gifford House in Boundary Road is to have a new wing built on to the existing building. It will house 22 single bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. This is in line
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Rail fares set to rise
Proposals for a new rail fares policy which could lead to ticket price rises were announced today by the Strategic Rail Authority. The authority's chairman Richard Bowker warned that "some tough decisions have to be made". The SRA document also spoke
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5,000 fight for post office
More than 5,000 people have joined the fight to save Burgess Hill's town centre post office from closure. They all signed a petition to keep the post office open. It was handed to post office line manager, Julie Diver. The post office, in Church Walk,
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Tycoon trial: Two guilty
Two men were today found guilty of the murder of former Brighton landlord Mohammed Raja, who was knifed and shot on his doorstep in Sutton, Surrey, in 1999. David Croke , 59, of Bolney Road, East Moulsecoomb, Brighton; and Robert Knapp, 55, of Abbeyfeale
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Warning to jet passengers
Security staff are seizing more than 2,000 sharp objects every day at Gatwick Airport despite the ban put in place after September 11. The sheer number of items being collected has prompted airport bosses to relaunch a campaign reminding people not to
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Horse sense
I went to see Spirit Of The Horse with my children and parents on Wednesday - what a terrific show. It's one not to miss. Presumably, Frances Lindsay-Hills, who called for a boycott of the show, has not seen the horses, the show or the stabling provided
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At the double
Six youngsters from Sussex will try to make a big impression next month. They will be seeking to make progress in a contest to find the best young impressionist of the year. One of them is Jayson Wheatley, from Eastbourne, who will be attempting to mimic
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Moral lesson
Does West Sussex County Council really believe it is in the best interests of the children of Three Bridges Primary School to close it down? Of course not. Does it really believe the pupils of Three Bridges Middle School would be best served by taking
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Sense in the board room
A-boards can be a useful way for businesses in Brighton and Hove to tell people what they are doing. But they can also block the pavement for pedestrians and cause problems for the blind and the disabled. Now Brighton and Hove City Council is to charge
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Hard habits
Paul Carroll seems to believe eradication of drugs is somehow going to solve all the other problems the prison faces. As he admits, prisons reflect the community they are based in. As long as the use of hard drugs is prevalent in that community, they
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Danny's date
While father Martin leads Albion into action at Crawley, Danny Hinshelwood takes charge of Selsey against a Crystal Palace XI at the High Street Ground tomorrow. Martin began his professional playing career with Palace. There is plenty of action around
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Youngster's big chance with Bears
Bud Johnston is being given a basketball chance of lifetime, thanks to the skills he honed on the outdoor courts of Brighton and Hove. The 17-year-old, 6ft 2ins guard is set to sign a one-year deal with Brighton Bears after impressing in outdoor action
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Goodwin up for next challenge
Murray Goodwin believes his side's brave performance in Wednesday's C&G Trophy quarter-final can give them an important lift ahead of their crucial Championship road trip. The county lost by 14 runs to Surrey, but won plenty of admirers when Goodwin
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Five held after drugs raid
Four men and a woman were today being quizzed by police after one of the UK's biggest amphetamine factories was found at an isolated Sussex farm. The National Crime Squad says the plant was capable of producing 20kg of the drug with a street value of
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Energy Bill's not dead, says MP
Sussex MP Des Turner today dismissed a Tory attempt to revive his failed Private Member's Bill as a "stunt". The Kemp Town MP withdrew his Home Energy Conservation Bill after the Government said it would not support the legislation. It was wrecked after
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Ericsson jobs may face axe
Sussex workers face an uncertain future today after mobile phone giant Ericsson announced plans to shed 5,000 jobs worldwide. The firm employs about 300 people at its European headquarters in Burgess Hill and 40 at offices in Trafalgar Place, Brighton
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Skeleton in harbour
A skeleton found in Chichester harbour is thought to be that of a sailor who died in a shipwreck 200 years ago. A man collecting cockles alerted police to the skeletal remains on Wednesday. Police spokesman David Ward said initial inquiries suggested
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Traders like their street car-free
The majority of traders say they now welcome a controversial shopping centre pedestrianisation scheme. There was strong opposition when Brighton and Hove City Council first proposed daytime pedestrianisation for George Street. A survey carried out by
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Millionaire gives cash back
A millionaire has donated a six bedroom house to charity. Martin Webb, 37, helped create Brighton and Hove's trendy image by setting up the C-Side chain of pubs in the Nineties with Simon Kirby. Now, he has decided to plough some of his fortune back into
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£3,000 fine over chicken smells
The owner of a Kentucky Fried Chicken shop has been fined £3,000 for failing to stop cooking smells wafting into the street. Kelvin Welsh, director of Farnham-based Goldtree Ltd, which owns the shop in Blatchington Road, Hove, was also ordered to pay
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Sewage plant back on agenda
The controversial multi-million pound expansion of a sewage treatment works could still go ahead. Southern Water has revealed it successfully lobbied to have the land it needs at Telscombe Cliffs, near Brighton, excluded from the South Downs national
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Off-duty cop in chase drama
An off-duty policeman jumped into an open-top car and told the driver: "Follow that man." The suspected shop thief fled out of sight but Detective Inspector Bill Warner, a former taxi driver, guessed where the suspect was headed. Minutes later, Mr Warner
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Why I'm paragliding at 78
Knitting and making jam are not daredevil pensioner Joan Eder's cup of tea. So she's jumping off the South Downs for charity instead. Joan, 78, had wanted to do a parachute jump but settled for paragliding after failing to find anyone to help her leap
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Beach gig boy missing
The parents of a teenage boy who went missing at Fatboy Slim's beach party today made a tearful plea for him to return home. Police are worried about 15-year-old Luis Felipe Souza-Peters, who has not been seen since the event on Saturday. His parents,
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Nurse who fell to death
This is nurse Karen Manders who died after Fatboy Slim's beach party. Karen, 25, fell from the King's Road promenade to the Lower Esplanade, opposite West Street, Brighton, at about 2am on Sunday. Crime has been ruled out and it is believed she toppled
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Samuel Oyediji, The Hawth, Crawley, July 20
Exciting world-music artist known for his compelling mix of African roots using the latest technology. He creates a unique experience by combining voice, percussion and guitars to produce a complex sound, enhanced by tuneful melodies which are delivered
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Gig guide, from July 19
Our pick of the week's live rock and pop music, brought to you every Friday. This week: An Elvis anniversary and a Brighton benefit. LOVE ME TENDER, Brighton Centre, July 20 There are lots of gigs dedicated to Elvis this week, in the run up to the 25th
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Epidermis, Elpida Hadzi-Vasileva, Fabrica, Brighton, until September 1
Macedonian Elpida Hadzi-Vasileva uses ordinary materials and turns them into unusual sculptural installations. Trained in sculpture at the Glasgow School of Art and the Royal College of Art, London, her past work includes a wall, more than three metres
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Sean Lock, Komedia, Brighton, July 19
Sean Lock is a breath of very funny fresh air with his straightforward approach to stand-up. It's a refreshing counterpoint to the wave of "themed" one-man shows, which look good on paper but ultimately come across as gimmicky. He's one of the busiest
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Stewart Copeland/Bill Bruford, Brighton Dome, July 20
Stewart Copeland, founder of one of the all-time great bands, The Police, will be in Brighton to showcase several other aspects of his career. As a soundtrack composer, he has been busy since the Eighties writing scores for classics such as Oliver Stone's
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A-board charge divides shopkeepers
Traders in Kemp Town are divided over being charged £60 to keep A-shaped advertising boards outside their shops. Some shopkeepers in St James's Street are taking the boards indoors rather than pay up to the city council. But others have joined residents
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Street's not a showroom
When will the local authority do something to stop the parking of cars for sale the length of New Church Road? Cars are parked outside properties for weeks on end with stickers all over them. When one is either sold or removed for some other reason, another
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Faster cars
If ever proof was needed that the Government is being vindictive to the motorist, fining a motorist £80 for entering a bus lane is it. What possible harm would it do if the bus lane is empty? This has nothing to do with safety. Its purpose is to cause
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Drilled to bits
I am a regular user of the buses and I also own a car. The clearing of bus lanes is to be welcomed, if only to speed up the service. I am a little concerned, though, at the impression given in Voice of The Argus (July 13). This suggested motorists using
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Square one
Having just come from London, where the residents successfully stopped controlled parking, I am disappointed to see the same proposals in Brighton and Hove. My partner has moved to the city from Weymouth and lived in an area where parking permits were
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Nifty bypass
I am concerned the new parking scheme seems to bypass appropriate consultation in our area. Its plan has been exhibited at the Coptic Church and Hove Town Hall from July 9 until today. That means there was only one weekend for visiting the plans and that
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Problem fabricated where none existed
Having decided to spend a quiet night in with friends last Saturday to avoid the inevitable congestion resulting from the Fatboy Slim gig, we found it impossible to park our car anywhere within reasonable distance of the house. Out of sheer desperation
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DJ Fatboy backs homes protest
DJ Fatboy Slim is opposing plans for housing to provide cash to rebuild a leisure centre near his home. The DJ, whose real name is Norman Cook, lives in Hove, with wife Zoe Ball and son Woody. He was asked by Gill Siddle of Vallance Gardens whether they
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Hospital didn't apologise
I quite agree with Dora Daniel (Letters, July 13) about the good things of the Royal Sussex County Hospital but it is sadly lacking in communications. Months ago, my doctor arranged for me to see an orthopaedic surgeon on July 12. I reported to reception
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Unacceptable
Why are there no seats at the "new" paddling pool on the seafront? Parents, carers, grandparents and pregnant mums have no choice but to sit on the ground. Unacceptable. -S J Jeffs, Station Road, Brighton
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The great tiger of Sussex
Deep in the heart of the Sussex countryside lurks a jungle beast of unimaginable proportions. But the giant tiger, which is as long and as wide as a football pitch, is unlikely to cause anyone harm because it is made entirely from maize. In fact the creature
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Sutton 0 Albion 1
Martin Hinshelwood presided over his second win as Albion manager, but the result raised more questions for the new boss than answers. Steve Melton scored the only goal in the 50th minute of last night's pre-season friendly after good link-up play with
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A struggle for Seagulls
New Albion manager Martin Hinshelwood said he was satisfied with last night's unconvincing 1-0 win at Sutton United. Albion registered their second pre-season friendly victory in two days over non-League opposition and Hinshelwood shrugged off concerns
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Ericsson jobs may face axe
Sussex workers face an uncertain future today after mobile phone giant Ericsson announced plans to shed 5,000 jobs worldwide. The firm employs about 300 people at its European headquarters in Burgess Hill and 40 at offices in Trafalgar Place, Brighton
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Rail fares set to rise
Proposals for a new rail fares policy which could lead to ticket price rises were announced today by the Strategic Rail Authority. The authority's chairman Richard Bowker warned that "some tough decisions have to be made". The SRA document also spoke
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Double death on the cliffs
Two bodies were today found at the foot of the cliffs at Beachy Head in what police believe may have been a double suicide. A member of the public spotted the bodies near the lighthouse at the foot of the notorious suicide spot near Eastbourne. The Sussex
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Public loos were shut
I am not surprised a lot of people attending the Brighton beach party urinated in the street. Lord Bassam, in his wisdom, closed most of Brighton's public toilets a few years ago. So Brighton now is not the "Place To Pee". -B F May, Sackville Road, Hove
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Millionaire gives cash back
A millionaire who helped set up a chain of pubs in Brighton and Hove has donated a six-bedroom house to charity. Martin Webb, 37, set up the C-Side chain in the Nineties with Simon Kirby. Now he is ploughing some of his fortune back into the city. He
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Unfair exchange
Destroying the architectural integrity of Brighton's seafront in order to save the West Pier is neither a proper nor fair exchange. Dr Geoff Lockwood, who leads the West Pier Trust's initiative to this end, has conveniently chosen to overlook the fact
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Sad affair
I have just been to see Spirit Of The Horse at Patcham and was so upset I cried. I think the horses are very thin and made to do things they do not want to. I wish I had not gone because it was so upsetting. If any readers are thinking of going, please
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Tricky show?
I wholeheartedly agree with the comments of Frances Lindsay-Hills, chairwoman of the Mid Sussex and Brighton RSPCA (July 16). Spirit Of The Horse is nothing but a circus with horses. These beautiful animals are kept in stables so small they are unable
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House warming
Martin Webb has travelled around the world but there is nowhere he loves better than Brighton and Hove. He is now giving something back to the city by donating a house to the charity Off the Fence. This generous gesture will enable the charity to provide
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Taking liberty
Nobody should smile at the introduction of more spy cameras (July 13). What safeguards will there be to protect us from misuse of these cameras? If spy cameras are so effective, why do we have record levels of violent crime at the same time as having
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Nurse bites bullet over Europe
Birmingham Bullets have taken up their European spot and fired a broadside at Brighton Bears in the process. Bears coach Nick Nurse argued his side should be given priority for a European place ahead of Bullets because of their league placing last season
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Prison cuts harm staff and inmates
The governor of Lewes Prison, Paul Carroll, portrays himself as a caring governor (July 13), which I and many others have to question. Since I have been in Lewes Prison on remand for two months, I have seen nothing more than cutbacks on manpower. Even
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Crawley signings on parade
Crawley will have nine new faces on parade in tomorrow's friendly against Albion at Broadfield Stadium (3.00pm). Six of their summer signings - Ellis Hooper, Neil LeBihan, Nic McDonnell, Peter Fear, Danny Hockton and Mo Harkin - will all get a run out
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House prices slow down
The booming property market is showing signs a slowdown could be around the corner with people no longer prepared to pay high prices. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) said there had been a drop in buyer inquiries, while both the Council
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Boss quits at Abbey National
Abbey National's chief executive Ian Harley stepped down today after paying the price for a profits warning last month. Mr Harley, who has been with the company for 25 years, took the helm in March 1998 but has been beset with problems in recent months
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Peace centre fights to survive
Brighton's Brighton Peace and Environment Centre has launched a survival appeal after rocketing rents forced it to quit its base. The 20-year-old centre in Gardner Street needs £12,000 to move to a new site. Managers said the building would close in September
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Beach gig prompts new business body
The tourism and entertainment industry is to set up a forum to represent its interests in the wake of the Fatboy Slim show last weekend. People involved in Brighton and Hove's leisure industry said lack of consultation about the beach party had prompted
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Unlikely bike stars go the distance
Three riders from a Worthing motorcycle shop are taking on the biggest names in the tough sport of endurance racing - and winning. Alf's Motorcycle shop in Dominion Road doesn't sound much like a contender in the multi-million pound world of international
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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 a grant of £500,000 for online projects from the Department of Trade and Industry
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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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Shopkeepers split over boards charge
Traders are divided over being charged £60 to keep A-shaped advertising boards outside their shops. Some shopkeepers in St James's Street, Kemp Town, Brighton are taking the boards indoors rather than pay up to the city council. But others have joined
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Double death on the cliffs
Two bodies were today found at the foot of the cliffs at Beachy Head in what police believe may have been a double suicide. A member of the public spotted the bodies near the lighthouse at the foot of the notorious suicide spot near Eastbourne. The Sussex
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Ericsson jobs may face axe
Sussex workers face an uncertain future today after mobile phone giant Ericsson announced plans to shed 5,000 jobs worldwide. The firm employs about 300 people at its European headquarters in Burgess Hill and 40 at offices in Trafalgar Place, Brighton
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£6m plan for flood defence
A £6 million project to raise a river's walls has been revealed as the centrepiece of a proposed flood defence for Lewes. The flood-prone River Ouse would be channelled through the historic town between built-up walls and embankments. Work could start
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Pervert jailed for web porn
A former print worker was today jailed after admitting downloading and distributing more than 300,000 indecent images of children. Lewes Crown Court heard police found the images at Michael Latimer's home in Goldstone Street, Hove. Half were of adults
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Diver finds loaded gun
A scuba-diver was shocked to find a loaded automatic pistol as she swam near the Palace Pier in Brighton. Alphi Trigwell, 35, thought it was a toy until her diving partner Russell Ashdown took a closer look. Alphi, who works at The Brighton Dive Company
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Rail fares set to rise
Proposals for a new rail fares policy which could lead to ticket price rises were announced today by the Strategic Rail Authority. The authority's chairman Richard Bowker warned that "some tough decisions have to be made". The SRA document also spoke
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Fury at 'disaster' claim
A councillor has been shouted down by outraged colleagues after he claimed the city reached the brink of disaster during the Fatboy Slim party. The last part of Green Party councillor Keith Taylor's speech at a meeting last night was inaudible through
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Martin Horton, George Street Gallery, Kemp Town, Brighton, until July 31
Martin Horton's paintings reflect an interest in his everyday surroundings. The sea and still lifes consist of whatever is at hand in his studio, including red velvet curtains and a French chandelier. With a subdued palette, a jug and candle holder, for
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Jackie Clune Is Boy Crazy, Komedia, Brighton, July 25
If the name sounds familiar, it is probably because Clune played the part of Barry Evans' girlfriend, Sue, in EastEnders. She has also appeared in the BBC comedy Rhona and has written and performed sketches for Comedy Nation, Smack The Pony and The 11
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Shows of the week, from July 19
Our pick of the week's stage performances, brought to you every Friday. This wee: Ealing comedy and Forties night club glitz. THE LAVENDER HILL MOB, Connaught Theatre, Worthing, July 22-July 27 The film version of this play was one of Ealing Studios'
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Brighton Youth Orchestra, St Mark's Chapel, Brighton, July 21
Two prize-winning ensembles of the Brighton Youth Orchestra team up for a concert of string and wind ensembles. The programme includes music by Johann Bach, Malcolm Arnold and Brighton composer Peter Copley, performing his Trumpet Concerto. The Wind Ensemble
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This Week's Jazz, from July 19
Komedia's regular blues night gives a debut to the highly-rated duo of Smith And Bruer with their band on July 19. Hammond organist Richard Simmons will help take things into groovy Blue Note territory. Canadian guitarist Tony Smith and Aussie tenor saxophonist
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Snide, Escape Club, Brighton, July 23
The club has played host to this weekly indie night for a couple of years now, seeing a new mob of students infiltrate the joint every September. If you are after a cheap, mid-week indie mash-up then this could be the place for you. Most drinks are priced
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Seven Sins, Honey Club, Brighton, July 20
This storming Saturday night session never fails to attract a glittering crowd. With two rooms of pumping house and loud, vocal dance, it is easy to see why. This week, the infamous Brandon Block takes to the decks on the main floor, along with residents
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Harbour welcomes namesake ship
The Royal Navy's newest warship, HMS Shoreham, has arrived at its namesake port for a commissioning ceremony. The minehunter, launched in April, will officially join the Navy's fleet in Shoreham Harbour tomorrow. The ceremony will be part of Shoreham
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Street's not a showroom
When will the local authority do something to stop the parking of cars for sale the length of New Church Road? Cars are parked outside properties for weeks on end with stickers all over them. When one is either sold or removed for some other reason, another
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Faster cars
If ever proof was needed that the Government is being vindictive to the motorist, fining a motorist £80 for entering a bus lane is it. What possible harm would it do if the bus lane is empty? This has nothing to do with safety. Its purpose is to cause
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Drilled to bits
I am a regular user of the buses and I also own a car. The clearing of bus lanes is to be welcomed, if only to speed up the service. I am a little concerned, though, at the impression given in Voice of The Argus (July 13). This suggested motorists using
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Nifty bypass
I am concerned the new parking scheme seems to bypass appropriate consultation in our area. Its plan has been exhibited at the Coptic Church and Hove Town Hall from July 9 until today. That means there was only one weekend for visiting the plans and that
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Problem fabricated where none existed
Having decided to spend a quiet night in with friends last Saturday to avoid the inevitable congestion resulting from the Fatboy Slim gig, we found it impossible to park our car anywhere within reasonable distance of the house. Out of sheer desperation
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DJ Fatboy backs homes protest
DJ Fatboy Slim is opposing plans for housing to provide cash to rebuild a leisure centre near his home. The DJ, whose real name is Norman Cook, lives in Hove, with wife Zoe Ball and son Woody. He was asked by Gill Siddle of Vallance Gardens whether they
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School reports: Could do better
Am I the only parent receiving word-processed school reports that seem to list subjects and activities my children have "experienced" or "encountered"? These reports look like bank statements and read like the product of a robot using a vocabulary consisting
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Money for nothing
How can Brighton's "circuit touristique" of little plaques on the pavement possibly have cost £42,000? I picked up a leaflet to follow the trail and there isn't even any information about the places on it. It's not useful at all. Surely a local guide
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Unacceptable
Why are there no seats at the "new" paddling pool on the seafront? Parents, carers, grandparents and pregnant mums have no choice but to sit on the ground. Unacceptable. -S J Jeffs, Station Road, Brighton
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Feedback, with Simon Bradshaw
My colleague Rebecca Stephens' admirable efforts last week fell short just once. She corrected the reported abode of the late Peter Sawbridge and turned him into a musician! In fact, Mr Sawbridge was assistant director of education with Brighton Council
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Sutton 0 Albion 1
Martin Hinshelwood presided over his second win as Albion manager, but the result raised more questions for the new boss than answers. Steve Melton scored the only goal in the 50th minute of last night's pre-season friendly after good link-up play with
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A struggle for Seagulls
New Albion manager Martin Hinshelwood said he was satisfied with last night's unconvincing 1-0 win at Sutton United. Albion registered their second pre-season friendly victory in two days over non-League opposition and Hinshelwood shrugged off concerns
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Warning to jet passengers
Security staff are seizing more than 2,000 sharp objects every day at Gatwick Airport despite the ban put in place after September 11. The sheer number of items being collected has prompted airport bosses to relaunch a campaign reminding people not to
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Sad affair
I have just been to see Spirit Of The Horse at Patcham and was so upset I cried. I think the horses are very thin and made to do things they do not want to. I wish I had not gone because it was so upsetting. If any readers are thinking of going, please
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Moral lesson
Does West Sussex County Council really believe it is in the best interests of the children of Three Bridges Primary School to close it down? Of course not. Does it really believe the pupils of Three Bridges Middle School would be best served by taking
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House warming
Martin Webb has travelled around the world but there is nowhere he loves better than Brighton and Hove. He is now giving something back to the city by donating a house to the charity Off the Fence. This generous gesture will enable the charity to provide
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Sense in the board room
A-boards can be a useful way for businesses in Brighton and Hove to tell people what they are doing. But they can also block the pavement for pedestrians and cause problems for the blind and the disabled. Now Brighton and Hove City Council is to charge
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Hard habits
Paul Carroll seems to believe eradication of drugs is somehow going to solve all the other problems the prison faces. As he admits, prisons reflect the community they are based in. As long as the use of hard drugs is prevalent in that community, they
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Danny's date
While father Martin leads Albion into action at Crawley, Danny Hinshelwood takes charge of Selsey against a Crystal Palace XI at the High Street Ground tomorrow. Martin began his professional playing career with Palace. There is plenty of action around
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Youngster's big chance with Bears
Bud Johnston is being given a basketball chance of lifetime, thanks to the skills he honed on the outdoor courts of Brighton and Hove. The 17-year-old, 6ft 2ins guard is set to sign a one-year deal with Brighton Bears after impressing in outdoor action
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Crawley signings on parade
Crawley will have nine new faces on parade in tomorrow's friendly against Albion at Broadfield Stadium (3.00pm). Six of their summer signings - Ellis Hooper, Neil LeBihan, Nic McDonnell, Peter Fear, Danny Hockton and Mo Harkin - will all get a run out
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Goodwin up for next challenge
Murray Goodwin believes his side's brave performance in Wednesday's C&G Trophy quarter-final can give them an important lift ahead of their crucial Championship road trip. The county lost by 14 runs to Surrey, but won plenty of admirers when Goodwin
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Energy Bill's not dead, says MP
Sussex MP Des Turner today dismissed a Tory attempt to revive his failed Private Member's Bill as a "stunt". The Kemp Town MP withdrew his Home Energy Conservation Bill after the Government said it would not support the legislation. It was wrecked after
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House prices slow down
The booming property market is showing signs a slowdown could be around the corner with people no longer prepared to pay high prices. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) said there had been a drop in buyer inquiries, while both the Council
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Boss quits at Abbey National
Abbey National's chief executive Ian Harley stepped down today after paying the price for a profits warning last month. Mr Harley, who has been with the company for 25 years, took the helm in March 1998 but has been beset with problems in recent months
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Ericsson jobs may face axe
Sussex workers face an uncertain future today after mobile phone giant Ericsson announced plans to shed 5,000 jobs worldwide. The firm employs about 300 people at its European headquarters in Burgess Hill and 40 at offices in Trafalgar Place, Brighton
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Peace centre fights to survive
Brighton's Brighton Peace and Environment Centre has launched a survival appeal after rocketing rents forced it to quit its base. The 20-year-old centre in Gardner Street needs £12,000 to move to a new site. Managers said the building would close in September
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Beach gig prompts new business body
The tourism and entertainment industry is to set up a forum to represent its interests in the wake of the Fatboy Slim show last weekend. People involved in Brighton and Hove's leisure industry said lack of consultation about the beach party had prompted
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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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Traders like their street car-free
The majority of traders say they now welcome a controversial shopping centre pedestrianisation scheme. There was strong opposition when Brighton and Hove City Council first proposed daytime pedestrianisation for George Street. A survey carried out by
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Shopkeepers split over boards charge
Traders are divided over being charged £60 to keep A-shaped advertising boards outside their shops. Some shopkeepers in St James's Street, Kemp Town, Brighton are taking the boards indoors rather than pay up to the city council. But others have joined
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Millionaire gives cash back
A millionaire has donated a six bedroom house to charity. Martin Webb, 37, helped create Brighton and Hove's trendy image by setting up the C-Side chain of pubs in the Nineties with Simon Kirby. Now, he has decided to plough some of his fortune back into
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£3,000 fine over chicken smells
The owner of a Kentucky Fried Chicken shop has been fined £3,000 for failing to stop cooking smells wafting into the street. Kelvin Welsh, director of Farnham-based Goldtree Ltd, which owns the shop in Blatchington Road, Hove, was also ordered to pay
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£6m plan for flood defence
A £6 million project to raise a river's walls has been revealed as the centrepiece of a proposed flood defence for Lewes. The flood-prone River Ouse would be channelled through the historic town between built-up walls and embankments. Work could start
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Diver finds loaded gun
A scuba-diver was shocked to find a loaded automatic pistol as she swam near the Palace Pier in Brighton. Alphi Trigwell, 35, thought it was a toy until her diving partner Russell Ashdown took a closer look. Alphi, who works at The Brighton Dive Company
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Off-duty cop in chase drama
An off-duty policeman jumped into an open-top car and told the driver: "Follow that man." The suspected shop thief fled out of sight but Detective Inspector Bill Warner, a former taxi driver, guessed where the suspect was headed. Minutes later, Mr Warner
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Beach gig boy missing
The parents of a teenage boy who went missing at Fatboy Slim's beach party today made a tearful plea for him to return home. Police are worried about 15-year-old Luis Felipe Souza-Peters, who has not been seen since the event on Saturday. His parents,
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Nurse who fell to death
This is nurse Karen Manders who died after Fatboy Slim's beach party. Karen, 25, fell from the King's Road promenade to the Lower Esplanade, opposite West Street, Brighton, at about 2am on Sunday. Crime has been ruled out and it is believed she toppled
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Fury at 'disaster' claim
A councillor has been shouted down by outraged colleagues after he claimed the city reached the brink of disaster during the Fatboy Slim party. The last part of Green Party councillor Keith Taylor's speech at a meeting last night was inaudible through
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Martin Horton, George Street Gallery, Kemp Town, Brighton, until July 31
Martin Horton's paintings reflect an interest in his everyday surroundings. The sea and still lifes consist of whatever is at hand in his studio, including red velvet curtains and a French chandelier. With a subdued palette, a jug and candle holder, for
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Gig guide, from July 19
Our pick of the week's live rock and pop music, brought to you every Friday. This week: An Elvis anniversary and a Brighton benefit. LOVE ME TENDER, Brighton Centre, July 20 There are lots of gigs dedicated to Elvis this week, in the run up to the 25th
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Seven Sins, Honey Club, Brighton, July 20
This storming Saturday night session never fails to attract a glittering crowd. With two rooms of pumping house and loud, vocal dance, it is easy to see why. This week, the infamous Brandon Block takes to the decks on the main floor, along with residents
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Epidermis, Elpida Hadzi-Vasileva, Fabrica, Brighton, until September 1
Macedonian Elpida Hadzi-Vasileva uses ordinary materials and turns them into unusual sculptural installations. Trained in sculpture at the Glasgow School of Art and the Royal College of Art, London, her past work includes a wall, more than three metres
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Stewart Copeland/Bill Bruford, Brighton Dome, July 20
Stewart Copeland, founder of one of the all-time great bands, The Police, will be in Brighton to showcase several other aspects of his career. As a soundtrack composer, he has been busy since the Eighties writing scores for classics such as Oliver Stone's
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Harbour welcomes namesake ship
The Royal Navy's newest warship, HMS Shoreham, has arrived at its namesake port for a commissioning ceremony. The minehunter, launched in April, will officially join the Navy's fleet in Shoreham Harbour tomorrow. The ceremony will be part of Shoreham
