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Chris Adams:
Records are there to be broken and break them we did at Taunton against Somerset last week. A stand of 291 between Robin Martin-Jenkins and Mark Davis eclipsed the county's previous best for the eighth wicket and they were parted just one short of equalling
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Big Issue man's movie moment
When Stephen Murrell started selling the Big Issue he had no idea it would lead to an appearance in a film. Two years ago, he was cold, hungry and living on Brighton's streets. Now he is to appear in Big Pockets, a short film by regular magazine buyer
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Action in court to protect witnesses
New measures are being introduced to give extra support to vulnerable witnesses in court cases. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) hopes the initiative will encourage intimidated and vulnerable witnesses to report crime and improve the quality of their
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Discord over net sale of guitars
A supermarket chain has struck a clanging minor chord with small traders by selling electric guitars alongside eggs, milk and cornflakes. Sussex shop-owners fretting about a potential loss of business have protested about the decision by supermarket giants
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Acrobat lifts the crowd at games parade
Lindsey Butcher is used to performing her death-defying antics in front of dazzled crowds. But her latest exploits were watched by people the world over as she provided a dramatic start to the Commonwealth Games during a £12 million opening ceremony in
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July 26: Warwickshire v Sussex (CC)
Sussex went into the final day against Warwickshire at Egbaston knowing their top order's resolve would be tested to the full. Warwickshire, who had a first innings lead of 116, declared on 284-6 last night, leaving Sussex a target of 401 in 99 overs.
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Hidden meaning
This has baffled me for years. I often hear people talking about the Union Flag being upside down (M A Tuck, Letters, July 23). Well, I can't for the life of me work out the difference between right way round and wrong. When I have held a flag and turned
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Careless
The owners of an excellent care home have finally called it a day after 31 years in the business because of the intolerable load of the Government's 230 new care standard rules. The new "standards" were only guidelines after all. Poor comfort to our residents
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Oasis of calm
Jan Price (Letters, July 23) makes a point about the usage of the Dorset Gardens Peace Park, Brighton. Those of us who live and work in the area would not, however, agree with her suggestions for swings and basketball nets. Thanks to the work of the St
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Extinct breed
Each evening, there is a breathtaking display on Brighton seafront. As the light fades, they swarm in from inland, wheeling and diving. Standing on the terraces, one is treated to a spectacle of unimagined skill and stunning artistry - how they don't
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Like a biker?
S L of Lewes (Letters, July 19) obviously never had a motorcycle. I have had about 20 of them and about 20 cars. I never had a serious accident with a motorcycle. How can motorcyclists "ride alongside you in the middle of the road, trying to force you
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Woman killed on tracks
A woman died after stepping off a station platform in front of an oncoming train yesterday afternoon. The woman was struck by the 1.07pm train from Haywards Heath to Eastbourne as it pulled into Glynde station. The driver had sounded his horn and put
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Trade off
Traders Against Parking Persecution (Tapp) are right to continue their protests (The Argus, July 25). That traders were originally expected to queue each morning for parking waivers struck me as an attempt by Brighton and Hove City Council to humiliate
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Lotto boost for community groups
Community projects have been given more than half a million pounds from the National Lottery. The Black and Minority Ethnic Community Partnership, Brighton and Hove Working Together Project and Equinox Care have been awarded the cash from the Lotto's
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Bendy rules
Like most people, I was amazed to see the vast amount of people that came to Brighton for Normstock, especially by car. I must mention the complaints by some of the residents and businesses in the Brighton station area. It seems cars from outside Brighton
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Hickstead: Carroll celebrates triumph
Sussex owner Ray Carroll was celebrating last night after Kiwi Andrew Nicholson rode his horse to victory in the Mitsubishi Eventing Grand Prix at Hickstead. Forty-year-old Nicholson only made one mistake in his round on Mallards Treat and finished with
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Zamora's ready for big return
Bobby Zamora is being lined up for his return to the Albion front line. The prolific hitman will start for the Seagulls at Bournemouth next Saturday as they close in on their long-awaited Division One return. Zamora has been taking things relatively easy
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Youth quizzed over wall scrawl
Police hit the jackpot when they searched an alleged burglar and found a camera. They processed the film and discovered dozens of pictures of graffiti tags on bus shelters, railway bridges and buildings in Sussex. The 17-year-old youth was being questioned
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Fined for meat mix-up
A food company has been fined almost £10,000 after a vegetarian bit into two cheese pasties only to find them full of meat. Julie Elliott, a nurse from Lancing, becomes ill if she eats meat because of a dietary condition. The vegetarian bought a pack
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Grants system comes under fire
Councillors have criticised the way in which their authority allocated grants to voluntary organisations. A scrutiny panel was set up by Brighton and Hove City Council after some applicants complained about the process. Although the total amount of cash
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City hearing could run and run
An inquiry into Brighton and Hove's future starting in September will run at least until Christmas. It is possible that if all the evidence has not been heard by then, it could restart next February. Independent inspector Charles Hoile will hold the inquiry
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Chris Adams:
Records are there to be broken and break them we did at Taunton against Somerset last week. A stand of 291 between Robin Martin-Jenkins and Mark Davis eclipsed the county's previous best for the eighth wicket and they were parted just one short of equalling
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Birthday surprise for air ace's widow
The widow of a Sussex flying ace has celebrated her 100th birthday - and the big event proved a surprise for Vera Pashley. Mrs Pashley, who was married to Cecil, known as Pash, believed her birthday was on July 15. But when family members checked, they
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Action in court to protect witnesses
New measures are being introduced to give extra support to vulnerable witnesses in court cases. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) hopes the initiative will encourage intimidated and vulnerable witnesses to report crime and improve the quality of their
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Date
Acrobat lifts the crowd at games parade
Lindsey Butcher is used to performing her death-defying antics in front of dazzled crowds. But her latest exploits were watched by people the world over as she provided a dramatic start to the Commonwealth Games during a £12 million opening ceremony in
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Date
July 26: Warwickshire v Sussex (CC)
Sussex went into the final day against Warwickshire at Egbaston knowing their top order's resolve would be tested to the full. Warwickshire, who had a first innings lead of 116, declared on 284-6 last night, leaving Sussex a target of 401 in 99 overs.
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Hidden meaning
This has baffled me for years. I often hear people talking about the Union Flag being upside down (M A Tuck, Letters, July 23). Well, I can't for the life of me work out the difference between right way round and wrong. When I have held a flag and turned
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Woman killed on tracks
A woman died after stepping off a station platform in front of an oncoming train yesterday afternoon. The woman was struck by the 1.07pm train from Haywards Heath to Eastbourne as it pulled into Glynde station. The driver had sounded his horn and put
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Date
Bendy rules
Like most people, I was amazed to see the vast amount of people that came to Brighton for Normstock, especially by car. I must mention the complaints by some of the residents and businesses in the Brighton station area. It seems cars from outside Brighton
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A scheme to bring our island into line
Peter Matzke's negative and rather misleading comments regarding proposals to introduce parking restrictions in Goldsmid ward, Hove (Letters, July 19), compel me to do the strangest of things and praise Brighton and Hove City Council. Following the introduction
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Cricket: Pressure's on Sussex
The collective resolve shown throughout most of the season by Sussex's batsmen will be tested once again at Edgbaston today. They will need to bat through the final day against Warwickshire to ensure a successful end to a Championship road trip which
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Cricket: Carpenter's Sussex chance
Jamie Carpenter gets the chance to stake a claim for a long-term future with Sussex on Sunday. The 26-year-old left-hander will make his first National League appearance of the season against second division Gloucestershire Gladiators at Cheltenham (1pm
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Zamora's ready for big return
Bobby Zamora is being lined up for his return to the Albion front line. The prolific hitman will start for the Seagulls at Bournemouth next Saturday as they close in on their long-awaited Division One return. Zamora has been taking things relatively easy
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Albion look at keeper
Albion have called in goalkeeper Andy Petterson for today's pre-season friendly at Leyton Orient. The former Charlton and Portsmouth No. 1 gets a chance to show what he can do after Michel Kuipers and Will Packham were sidelined by minor knocks. Kuipers
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Fined for meat mix-up
A food company has been fined almost £10,000 after a vegetarian bit into two cheese pasties only to find them full of meat. Julie Elliott, a nurse from Lancing, becomes ill if she eats meat because of a dietary condition. The vegetarian bought a pack
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Gravestones felled to thwart vandals
A burial ground for nuns is being turned back into woodland after vandalised damaged headstones and littered the site. Owners were horrified at the attack on headstones and the surrounding wall. The cemetery, off Bolnore Road, Haywards Heath, was also
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Big Issue man's movie moment
When Stephen Murrell started selling the Big Issue he had no idea it would lead to an appearance in a film. Two years ago, he was cold, hungry and living on Brighton's streets. Now he is to appear in Big Pockets, a short film by regular magazine buyer
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Date
Discord over net sale of guitars
A supermarket chain has struck a clanging minor chord with small traders by selling electric guitars alongside eggs, milk and cornflakes. Sussex shop-owners fretting about a potential loss of business have protested about the decision by supermarket giants
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Home Truths, by Jacqui Bealing
On Monday morning, while I took a leisurely bath and the babe had already gone back to the land of nod, my peace was disturbed. It was the sound of my husband swearing in the kitchen. At first I thought maybe I had left the gas on again. I expected to
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Careless
The owners of an excellent care home have finally called it a day after 31 years in the business because of the intolerable load of the Government's 230 new care standard rules. The new "standards" were only guidelines after all. Poor comfort to our residents
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Date
Oasis of calm
Jan Price (Letters, July 23) makes a point about the usage of the Dorset Gardens Peace Park, Brighton. Those of us who live and work in the area would not, however, agree with her suggestions for swings and basketball nets. Thanks to the work of the St
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Date
Extinct breed
Each evening, there is a breathtaking display on Brighton seafront. As the light fades, they swarm in from inland, wheeling and diving. Standing on the terraces, one is treated to a spectacle of unimagined skill and stunning artistry - how they don't
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Like a biker?
S L of Lewes (Letters, July 19) obviously never had a motorcycle. I have had about 20 of them and about 20 cars. I never had a serious accident with a motorcycle. How can motorcyclists "ride alongside you in the middle of the road, trying to force you
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Date
Trade off
Traders Against Parking Persecution (Tapp) are right to continue their protests (The Argus, July 25). That traders were originally expected to queue each morning for parking waivers struck me as an attempt by Brighton and Hove City Council to humiliate
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Date
Motorsport: Stone sweeps the board
Kevin Stone had a weekend he will never forget after claiming a clean sweep of victories on the Grand Prix circuit at Brands Hatch. The Peacehaven rider's achievement of four wins in as many races came in the BEMSEE club's Rookie 400 series. Amazingly
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Lotto boost for community groups
Community projects have been given more than half a million pounds from the National Lottery. The Black and Minority Ethnic Community Partnership, Brighton and Hove Working Together Project and Equinox Care have been awarded the cash from the Lotto's
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Date
Hickstead: Carroll celebrates triumph
Sussex owner Ray Carroll was celebrating last night after Kiwi Andrew Nicholson rode his horse to victory in the Mitsubishi Eventing Grand Prix at Hickstead. Forty-year-old Nicholson only made one mistake in his round on Mallards Treat and finished with
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Hoops Talk with Nick Nurse
You guys sure missed a good show when I made my basketball comeback on Wednesday. I was down at the beach in Brighton, playing on the court down there with the likes of Bud Johnston, Daniel Hildreth, James Brame and Brian Snyder from the Cougars. Okay
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Strike threatens holiday chaos
Baggage handlers and check-in staff at Gatwick may walk out at the height of the holiday season. Staff are being reballoted on an improved national pay offer by airport services firm Aviance. More than 300 members of the GMB union are expected to reject
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Tour the world from your hotel
At Worthing's first boutique hotel, guests can tour the globe on foot without even leaving the building. Each of the Acacia's stylishly-themed bedrooms has a differently-themed decor. For owner Nicola Cairncross, the project has been something of a return
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PC tells of lead-up to smash
A police officer told a jury how he tried to avoid crashing into another car as he answered an emergency call. PC Timothy Temple, who has denied dangerous driving, said he braked hard and tried to steer around the vehicle. But his attempts failed and
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Youth quizzed over wall scrawl
Police hit the jackpot when they searched an alleged burglar and found a camera. They processed the film and discovered dozens of pictures of graffiti tags on bus shelters, railway bridges and buildings in Sussex. The 17-year-old youth was being questioned
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Tributes to tragic tumour victim, 25
Hundreds of mourners gathered at the funeral of a woman who died just a few weeks after discovering she had a brain tumour. Zoe Budd, 25, from Brighton, died on July 16, weeks after she was diagnosed with the inoperable tumour. Her friends and family
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Bayonet in blades haul
A First World War bayonet and a pair of wallpaper shears are among items handed to police in the first week of a weapons amnesty. About 12 items have been presented at Brighton and Hove police stations, including two hunting knives, a flexible cosh and
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PC in roof rescue drama
A policeman risked his life scaling rooftops to rescue a man threatening to jump. PC Lee Scott climbed scaffolding and crept across the tiles, 45ft above parked cars. He has been praised for his actions after spending more than an hour coaxing the man
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Grants system comes under fire
Councillors have criticised the way in which their authority allocated grants to voluntary organisations. A scrutiny panel was set up by Brighton and Hove City Council after some applicants complained about the process. Although the total amount of cash
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Date
City hearing could run and run
An inquiry into Brighton and Hove's future starting in September will run at least until Christmas. It is possible that if all the evidence has not been heard by then, it could restart next February. Independent inspector Charles Hoile will hold the inquiry
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Date
Gravestones felled to thwart vandals
A burial ground for nuns is being turned back into woodland after vandalised damaged headstones and littered the site. Owners were horrified at the attack on headstones and the surrounding wall. The cemetery, off Bolnore Road, Haywards Heath, was also
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Birthday surprise for air ace's widow
The widow of a Sussex flying ace has celebrated her 100th birthday - and the big event proved a surprise for Vera Pashley. Mrs Pashley, who was married to Cecil, known as Pash, believed her birthday was on July 15. But when family members checked, they
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Date
Home Truths, by Jacqui Bealing
On Monday morning, while I took a leisurely bath and the babe had already gone back to the land of nod, my peace was disturbed. It was the sound of my husband swearing in the kitchen. At first I thought maybe I had left the gas on again. I expected to
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Date
Motorsport: Stone sweeps the board
Kevin Stone had a weekend he will never forget after claiming a clean sweep of victories on the Grand Prix circuit at Brands Hatch. The Peacehaven rider's achievement of four wins in as many races came in the BEMSEE club's Rookie 400 series. Amazingly
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Date
A scheme to bring our island into line
Peter Matzke's negative and rather misleading comments regarding proposals to introduce parking restrictions in Goldsmid ward, Hove (Letters, July 19), compel me to do the strangest of things and praise Brighton and Hove City Council. Following the introduction
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Date
Cricket: Pressure's on Sussex
The collective resolve shown throughout most of the season by Sussex's batsmen will be tested once again at Edgbaston today. They will need to bat through the final day against Warwickshire to ensure a successful end to a Championship road trip which
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Date
Cricket: Carpenter's Sussex chance
Jamie Carpenter gets the chance to stake a claim for a long-term future with Sussex on Sunday. The 26-year-old left-hander will make his first National League appearance of the season against second division Gloucestershire Gladiators at Cheltenham (1pm
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Date
Albion look at keeper
Albion have called in goalkeeper Andy Petterson for today's pre-season friendly at Leyton Orient. The former Charlton and Portsmouth No. 1 gets a chance to show what he can do after Michel Kuipers and Will Packham were sidelined by minor knocks. Kuipers
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Date
Hoops Talk with Nick Nurse
You guys sure missed a good show when I made my basketball comeback on Wednesday. I was down at the beach in Brighton, playing on the court down there with the likes of Bud Johnston, Daniel Hildreth, James Brame and Brian Snyder from the Cougars. Okay
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Date
Strike threatens holiday chaos
Baggage handlers and check-in staff at Gatwick may walk out at the height of the holiday season. Staff are being reballoted on an improved national pay offer by airport services firm Aviance. More than 300 members of the GMB union are expected to reject
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Date
Tour the world from your hotel
At Worthing's first boutique hotel, guests can tour the globe on foot without even leaving the building. Each of the Acacia's stylishly-themed bedrooms has a differently-themed decor. For owner Nicola Cairncross, the project has been something of a return
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Date
PC tells of lead-up to smash
A police officer told a jury how he tried to avoid crashing into another car as he answered an emergency call. PC Timothy Temple, who has denied dangerous driving, said he braked hard and tried to steer around the vehicle. But his attempts failed and
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Date
Tributes to tragic tumour victim, 25
Hundreds of mourners gathered at the funeral of a woman who died just a few weeks after discovering she had a brain tumour. Zoe Budd, 25, from Brighton, died on July 16, weeks after she was diagnosed with the inoperable tumour. Her friends and family
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Date
Bayonet in blades haul
A First World War bayonet and a pair of wallpaper shears are among items handed to police in the first week of a weapons amnesty. About 12 items have been presented at Brighton and Hove police stations, including two hunting knives, a flexible cosh and
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Date
PC in roof rescue drama
A policeman risked his life scaling rooftops to rescue a man threatening to jump. PC Lee Scott climbed scaffolding and crept across the tiles, 45ft above parked cars. He has been praised for his actions after spending more than an hour coaxing the man
