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Cause for a-llama
With one look in its steely eyes, Spot the llama is enough to make any potential predator think twice. They may be more used to the South American mountains but llamas are providing great protection for one West Sussex farmer. Sue Booth was becoming desperate
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Divers ignore pier danger
Divers have still been jumping off the Palace Pier in Brighton after a man broke a leg plunging into the sea. Police warned children and adults they were dicing with death but officers were ignored and verbally abused. The injured man was heard screaming
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Computer veteran honoured
Michael Aldrich, chairman of Rocc Computers, has been awarded an honorary doctorate of letters by the University of Brighton. Mr Aldrich is a 40-year veteran of the computer industry and a former chairman of the governing board of the university. Brighton
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New plant marks firm's 20th birthday
A Sussex electronics firm is celebrating 20 years in business with the opening of a new factory. Tenkay Electronics was formed from two small businesses, one operating from the Hove home of Steve Dixon and the other, Prototype Electronic Services (PES
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Devlin is new voice of directors
One of the most prominent businesswomen in Sussex has taken over as the chairman of the county's branch of the Institute of Directors (IoD). Margaret Devlin, who replaces Michael Evans, said: "He recognised that to be an effective champion for enterprise
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Profits slide as orders vanish
Businesses in the South-East are suffering falling profits because of a lack of new orders. The Lloyds TSB Corporate Business in Britain survey reveals a deteriorating business environment, with 40 per cent of firms reporting a decrease in profits compared
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A different law?
The beach still stinks of urine and is still littered with broken glass after the 250,000 ravers descended on it. That's legal though. Two hundred people are expected at a party in the country and the police shut it down - to protect the Queen's peace
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Not so compassionate
I have worked for many bosses, some better than others. But even the worst never sacked anyone on holiday by mobile phone. Yet this is exactly what Iain Duncan-Smith did to his party chairman. So much for compassionate Conservatism. -Michael Fisher, michael-fisher
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Too many motors
How sad to read that a protest meeting of residents and businesses from the Seven Dials area who are against parking proposals for the area, broke up after disagreement about who deserved to park and who didn't. Isn't it about time these sad people woke
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Confused mail
For several years, I have never received a second post at all. However, since the announcement by Consignia or Royal Mail or whatever it is called this month, I have been getting a second post two or three times a week. Is this just so it can then say
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Crash cabbie says he didn't nod off
A taxi driver fell asleep and ploughed into the back of a parked van after working 19 hours behind the wheel, a court was told. Michael Breeds, 55, was driving four passengers home from a night out in Brighton when the crash happened in the early hours
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Man is cut by sword
A man was slashed across the head four times with a samurai sword. Police were called to break up a fight between four armed men outside Milner Flats at the junction of Kingswood Street and John Street, Brighton, yesterday. The injured man was taken to
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Musical master
The mouth-organ, or harmonica, was a toy played by street urchins and buskers until Larry Adler came along and turned it into a concert instrument. Born in Baltimore to Jewish parents of Russian origin, he won a harmonica contest aged ten and ran away
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In the swim
Many people have been put off sea swimming because of stories about dangerous litter on the beaches and pollution in the water. Yet most sunbathers would find the beaches and sea are cleaner than they were in the past, when they wouldn't have been bothered
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Student unrest
I have just returned from my usual over-the-Channel holiday in a clean, non rip-off, quiet and polite environment and was yet again struck by the fact our so-called city has none of these facets. The situation is exacerbated by the annual invasion of
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Leaping into hidden peril
It may look like good, clean, daredevil fun when lads leap off the Palace Pier into the sea when there is a heatwave. But in the past couple of days one man has broken his leg and another received facial injuries - and there will be more accidents to
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Cricket: Ton for hitman Poulton
Lee Poulton continued his remarkable run of form as Alfriston beat Firle to stay top of the Cuckmere Valley League. Poulton scored his second century in four weeks with an unbeaten 106 as Alfriston rattled up 207-2 from their 40 overs. The prolific batsman
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Labour wants to do our thinking for us
Councillor Pat Murphy served to highlight the glaring inconsistencies of Labour Party policy in Brighton and Hove. It talks about offering people choice but it abhors the fact people wish to own their own house and were given that choice during the Eighties
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Cricket: Invitation League Round-Up
Clymping's Michael Blackall turned in a barnstorming display to silence team-mates who said his bowling had slowed down. Burly Blackall took 3-10 to help his team to a 92-run win at bottom club Eastergate. The display prompted skipper Benn Challen to
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Hospital's £4.6m extension on view
People are being given the chance to look round a multi-million pound hospital extension. The £4.6 million development is at Mill View Hospital in Hove, which cares for people with mental health problems. Tours of the 40 new rooms in Nevill Avenue are
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Rate rise unlikely
Homeowners were set for another boost after experts forecast interest rates would remain on hold for a ninth month in succession. Stock market turmoil and signs of a slowdown in consumer spending are likely to persuade members of the Bank of England's
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Monsoon flips its way to profit
Fashion chain Monsoon reported a 32 per cent jump in profits in the last year on the back of strong sales growth and new store openings. The group, which has 256 Monsoon and Accessorize stores in the UK, Jersey and Ireland, said pre-tax profits rose to
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net shopper, with Susan Rice
When I go on holiday, half my luggage allowance seems to be taken up with toiletries. I just find there's so much to take. Given the scale of my preparations, I try to make life as easy as possible by ordering everything over the internet and having it
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Review: Freedom Force
If you were a superhero, what powers would you have? PC game Freedom Force, from Irrational Games, gives us the chance to test our answers. Freedom Force takes a much-maligned genre back to its roots and recreates a world based on the early Marvel comics
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Review: Whales and Dolphins
Those who go all aquiver when they think of Free Willy or Flipper will like the Whales and Dolphins Quiz CD-rom from Tivola Publishing. This rather clunky CD sparked my interest sufficiently to make me spend a relaxing half-hour browsing whale and dolphin-watching
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Rebranded college adds new shop window
Web design company KMD Consultants is top of the class after helping a college to revamp its site. The City College Brighton and Hove already had a new name, new image and newly-refurbished buildings. Since rebranding from Brighton College of Technology
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One stop shop on business web site
A web developer has designed sites to help both Sussex businesses and A-level students. Brighton-based Runtime Collective completed an online one-stop shop for Sussex Enterprise and an e-learning project for London-based A School Without Walls (ASW2).
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Power firm's 'deal' with dead man
Widow Ellen Simpson was surprised when an energy company said her husband had signed a new contract - because he died almost two years ago. As npower began an investigation, the energy consumer watchdog said the case marked a new low in sales techniques
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Think tank recalls 50 years of science
Buzz Lightyear, emails and laptop computers all feature in a list celebrating the Golden Age of scientific discovery. The list covers everything from the flight of the Comet, the world's first jet passenger airliner, in 1952 to this year's discovery of
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Radio voice tunes in to writing
Neil Coppendale's voice has been heard on sports reports and interviewing showbiz stars. He has now turned his attention to the written word - and a much younger audience. Neil, from Church Green, Shoreham, has written a 5,000-word children's book called
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Byte: Your phone resonates Feng Shui
A web site is promising to show people how to derive positive energy by applying the principles of Feng Shui to their mobile phones. The site's creator, Paul Darby, says he has adapted the 6,000-year-old Chinese discipline to "resonate" with Britain's
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Veteran car run boycott cancelled
Drivers have called off a boycott of the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run after organisers completed a U-turn on rule changes. More than 200 drivers planned to take part in a rival rally, named the Red Flag Run, as a protest against allowing cars built
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Cause for a-llama
With one look in its steely eyes, Spot the llama is enough to make any potential predator think twice. They may be more used to the South American mountains but llamas are providing great protection for one West Sussex farmer. Sue Booth was becoming desperate
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Ernest Ranglin, Brighton Dome, July 26
This evening had a magnificent bonus set from pianist Jason Rebello, a precocious talent who has developed into a world-class musician. On tunes such as Justine Time and Herbie Hancock's Dolphin Dance, Rebello's virtuoso abilities delivered driving left-hand
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Computer veteran honoured
Michael Aldrich, chairman of Rocc Computers, has been awarded an honorary doctorate of letters by the University of Brighton. Mr Aldrich is a 40-year veteran of the computer industry and a former chairman of the governing board of the university. Brighton
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New plant marks firm's 20th birthday
A Sussex electronics firm is celebrating 20 years in business with the opening of a new factory. Tenkay Electronics was formed from two small businesses, one operating from the Hove home of Steve Dixon and the other, Prototype Electronic Services (PES
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Devlin is new voice of directors
One of the most prominent businesswomen in Sussex has taken over as the chairman of the county's branch of the Institute of Directors (IoD). Margaret Devlin, who replaces Michael Evans, said: "He recognised that to be an effective champion for enterprise
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Profits slide as orders vanish
Businesses in the South-East are suffering falling profits because of a lack of new orders. The Lloyds TSB Corporate Business in Britain survey reveals a deteriorating business environment, with 40 per cent of firms reporting a decrease in profits compared
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Too many motors
How sad to read that a protest meeting of residents and businesses from the Seven Dials area who are against parking proposals for the area, broke up after disagreement about who deserved to park and who didn't. Isn't it about time these sad people woke
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Dealers held in swoop
Police who raided secondhand shops in Worthing have arrested two dealers. One was charged with handling stolen goods and another was cautioned. Detective Inspector Paul Williams said: "We are increasingly going to be targeting outlets for stolen property
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Lights fund off to sparkiling start
The Argus has kick-started an appeal to make a town sparkle this Christmas. Newsquest (Sussex), publisher of The Argus, has become the first firm in Worthing to donate cash towards this year's town centre Christmas lights appeal. A cheque for £1,000 is
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Children on lilo saved by yacht
Two children on a lilo scrambled aboard a passing yacht after getting into trouble half a mile out at sea. Coastguards received a call from a concerned member of the public but before the Eastbourne inshore lifeboat could reach the children, who were
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Murder hunt launched
A murder inquiry has been launched after a man was stabbed in the back. The unprovoked attack occurred outside Ocean House in London Road, St Leonards, near Warrior Square station. A passer-by saw him clutching his wounds and called an ambulance. He was
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Confused mail
For several years, I have never received a second post at all. However, since the announcement by Consignia or Royal Mail or whatever it is called this month, I have been getting a second post two or three times a week. Is this just so it can then say
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Drip patient disappears
Police launched a search after a man walked out of a hospital with part of an intravenous drip trailing from his arm. Dressed in a hospital gown and slippers, the man vanished for several hours before walking back into the hospital, apparently none the
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Crash cabbie says he didn't nod off
A taxi driver fell asleep and ploughed into the back of a parked van after working 19 hours behind the wheel, a court was told. Michael Breeds, 55, was driving four passengers home from a night out in Brighton when the crash happened in the early hours
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Leaving it to Magpie?
Reading about Magpie's plans to collect several sacks of recyclables from doorsteps for several pounds (July 25) made me wonder. Does Brighton and Hove City Council have any concrete plans for doorstep recycling or is it intending to just leave it up
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Man is cut by sword
A man was slashed across the head four times with a samurai sword. Police were called to break up a fight between four armed men outside Milner Flats at the junction of Kingswood Street and John Street, Brighton, yesterday. The injured man was taken to
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Musical master
The mouth-organ, or harmonica, was a toy played by street urchins and buskers until Larry Adler came along and turned it into a concert instrument. Born in Baltimore to Jewish parents of Russian origin, he won a harmonica contest aged ten and ran away
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Sad departure
The news that Chief Inspector Stuart Harrison is to be moved on from policing central Brighton was like a kick in the teeth to residents, traders and community safety leaders from the St James Street area, who have been working tirelessly with Brighton
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Student unrest
I have just returned from my usual over-the-Channel holiday in a clean, non rip-off, quiet and polite environment and was yet again struck by the fact our so-called city has none of these facets. The situation is exacerbated by the annual invasion of
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Speedway: Eagles sunk by K-men
Eastbourne Eagles were beaten in a last-heat decider at Wolverhampton last night. The Sussex squad were sunk by the Karlsson brothers, Mikael and Peter, who grabbed a 5-1 to give Wolves victory by 47 points to 43. The scoreline was an exact repeat of
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A nasty shock
Power companies are acting irresponsibly in persuading some customers to change their suppliers. The latest example comes in Eastbourne, where 79-year-old Ellen Simpson received a shock. She was told by npower her husband had agreed earlier this month
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No to masts
I say thank you to the planning committee for not allowing the phone masts on Enterprise Point. To say this building is close to the school my children attend is an understatement. In fact, the building backs on to the playground. I wrote to oppose this
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Cricket: Eagles soar to summit
Crawley Eagles III have soared to the top of the league after winning an ill-tempered affair against West Blatchington. Eagles secured a nailbiting four-wicket win by limiting the home side to 173-5 in reply to their 176 total. Kevin Cooke hit 53 for
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Leaping into hidden peril
It may look like good, clean, daredevil fun when lads leap off the Palace Pier into the sea when there is a heatwave. But in the past couple of days one man has broken his leg and another received facial injuries - and there will be more accidents to
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Cricket: Ton for hitman Poulton
Lee Poulton continued his remarkable run of form as Alfriston beat Firle to stay top of the Cuckmere Valley League. Poulton scored his second century in four weeks with an unbeaten 106 as Alfriston rattled up 207-2 from their 40 overs. The prolific batsman
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Labour wants to do our thinking for us
Councillor Pat Murphy served to highlight the glaring inconsistencies of Labour Party policy in Brighton and Hove. It talks about offering people choice but it abhors the fact people wish to own their own house and were given that choice during the Eighties
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Cricket: Invitation League Round-Up
Clymping's Michael Blackall turned in a barnstorming display to silence team-mates who said his bowling had slowed down. Burly Blackall took 3-10 to help his team to a 92-run win at bottom club Eastergate. The display prompted skipper Benn Challen to
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Cricket: Arundel on march
Arundel believe the destination of the Invitation League division one championship rests in their hands. The Waterwoods Plain club still have to play both Pagham and leaders Findon in their final four matches and they have not given up hope of sneaking
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Hinsh looks to young guns
Albion boss Martin Hinshelwood has urged his young front men to seize their opportunity in tonight's penultimate pre-season friendly at Cheltenham. Daniel Marney, Shaun Wilkinson and Chris McPhee are vying to impress Hinshelwood ahead of the Seagulls'
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Hospital's £4.6m extension on view
People are being given the chance to look round a multi-million pound hospital extension. The £4.6 million development is at Mill View Hospital in Hove, which cares for people with mental health problems. Tours of the 40 new rooms in Nevill Avenue are
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Hero rewarded for M25 rescue
A HERO who saved a man from death by hauling him through the sunroof of his blazing car has been honoured for his bravery. Building contractor Joe Taylor went to the rescue when he saw a pile-up on the opposite carriageway of the M25. Having run across
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Fury at flood action plan
Angry council bosses in a town badly affected by floods are expected to lobby the Government after it emerged no flood defence improvements are planned. The Sussex Flood Defence Management Strategy suggests no improved defences along the River Uck from
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Rate rise unlikely
Homeowners were set for another boost after experts forecast interest rates would remain on hold for a ninth month in succession. Stock market turmoil and signs of a slowdown in consumer spending are likely to persuade members of the Bank of England's
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Monsoon flips its way to profit
Fashion chain Monsoon reported a 32 per cent jump in profits in the last year on the back of strong sales growth and new store openings. The group, which has 256 Monsoon and Accessorize stores in the UK, Jersey and Ireland, said pre-tax profits rose to
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Review: Whre's the Blanket, Charlie Brown?
The Where's the Blanket, Charlie Brown? CD-rom gives kids the chance to catch up with Charlie, Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts gang in a fun-filled adventure. The story is very simple. Linus' all-important security blanket is missing so you are required
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Review: Whales and Dolphins
Those who go all aquiver when they think of Free Willy or Flipper will like the Whales and Dolphins Quiz CD-rom from Tivola Publishing. This rather clunky CD sparked my interest sufficiently to make me spend a relaxing half-hour browsing whale and dolphin-watching
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One stop shop on business web site
A web developer has designed sites to help both Sussex businesses and A-level students. Brighton-based Runtime Collective completed an online one-stop shop for Sussex Enterprise and an e-learning project for London-based A School Without Walls (ASW2).
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Power firm's 'deal' with dead man
Widow Ellen Simpson was surprised when an energy company said her husband had signed a new contract - because he died almost two years ago. As npower began an investigation, the energy consumer watchdog said the case marked a new low in sales techniques
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Helpers needed to make the Rox roll
Volunteers from teenagers to pensioners are needed to help run the largest free music and arts festival in the South. About 60,000 people are expected at the Rox Music and Arts Festival at Fontwell Racecourse, near Chichester, on August 17 and 18. The
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Police web site is flat-footed
Sussex Police's web site is one of the least arresting in the country, according to a survey. It has gaps in important content, inadequate information in some other areas and poor accessibility for disabled users. The Society of Information Technology
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Healthy outlook for operations abroad
A pilot project to send patients abroad for operations is being expanded across England and Wales. A total of 50 patients from West Sussex were among dozens in the South to take part in the original scheme. Health bosses hope having some patients treated
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Weird web
The Breakdance presentation on the Howie Green Design web site is full of handy hints and tips on how to get dirty on the dance floor, using everything from an Up-Rock to a Windmill. The site says there are many different versions of the history behind
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Veteran car run boycott cancelled
Drivers have called off a boycott of the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run after organisers completed a U-turn on rule changes. More than 200 drivers planned to take part in a rival rally, named the Red Flag Run, as a protest against allowing cars built
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Divers ignore pier danger
Divers have still been jumping off the Palace Pier in Brighton after a man broke a leg plunging into the sea. Police warned children and adults they were dicing with death but officers were ignored and verbally abused. The injured man was heard screaming
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Coffee group to sell below-par outlets
Shares in Coffee Republic plunged 15 per cent as the group announced plans to sell 18 underperforming bars. Chairman Bobby Hashemi said the move was part of a review designed to improve the profitability of the remaining 90 High Street sites. Last year
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A different law?
The beach still stinks of urine and is still littered with broken glass after the 250,000 ravers descended on it. That's legal though. Two hundred people are expected at a party in the country and the police shut it down - to protect the Queen's peace
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Not so compassionate
I have worked for many bosses, some better than others. But even the worst never sacked anyone on holiday by mobile phone. Yet this is exactly what Iain Duncan-Smith did to his party chairman. So much for compassionate Conservatism. -Michael Fisher, michael-fisher
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Urban Housewife, by Lizzie Enfield
I cannot believe I have spent the best part of the morning discussing exactly what type of underwear I wear. Not only that, but discussing it with the man who came to fix the washing machine. But there you go. He arrived to take a look at the machine,
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Riddle of what TV's Jamie really, really wants
Step aside Norman and Zoe - Jamie Theakston and Emma Bunton could be the biggest showbiz couple in Sussex. Amid rumours at the weekend that they are an item, Jamie and Baby Spice were spotted kissing and cuddling at a polo event in Windsor Great Park.
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Early post charges rejected
Controversial plans to charge for mail deliveries before 9am have been overwhelmingly rejected in a survey. In a poll of 170 people, eight out of ten hit out at proposals by Consignia to make them pay for an early delivery service. Consignia is testing
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Friendly face of big new police district
A new police division will cover half of West Sussex. West Downs division will be one of the largest in Sussex and stretches from Shoreham to Chichester. It combines the old Worthing-based Highdown and Chichester-based Western police divisions and is
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Blast at factory
More than 20 firefighters today stopped a chemical spill following a blast at a plastics factory. They were called to Stanley Plastics on the Holmbush Industrial Estate in Midhurst at 6.30am after two 45-gallon drums exploded after being exposed to heat
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Second woman found at cliffs identified
The second woman found dead at Beachy Head was today named by police. Sandy Watts, 53, was believed to have been suffering from depression before she was found off the 500ft cliffs near Eastbourne on July 19. Ms Watts, also known as Sarah Blake, of South
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Petrol found at fatal fire home
Petrol was found at the scene of a horrific blaze which claimed the lives of two people, it emerged today. Detectives revealed traces of petrol were found in and around the bungalow which went up in flames in Barley Lane, Hastings. The victims, believed
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Cash duping allegations at hotel
Five backpackers were allegedly duped into handing over cash deposits for rooms in a closed-down hotel. The tourists, Europeans and an Australian, are believed to have each paid £250 for accommodation at the former Squirrels Hotel in Montpelier Road,
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Social workers sacked after death of boy
Two social workers criticised over the death of a four-year-old boy have been sacked. David Pamely and John Barrow saw horrendous injuries on the boy during a nine-month period while he was in the care of his adoptive parents. No attempt was made to rescue
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Stars for effort
The award of two stars to The Royal Sussex County Hospital in this round of government star ratings results (July 25), is encouraging news for the management, staff and patients. There are still areas of concern, especially the long wait for A & E
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In the swim
Many people have been put off sea swimming because of stories about dangerous litter on the beaches and pollution in the water. Yet most sunbathers would find the beaches and sea are cleaner than they were in the past, when they wouldn't have been bothered
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Former jockey cleared of assault
Former champion jockey Michael Roberts has been cleared of an alleged attack on his partner. Two charges of common assault and one of malicious wounding were withdrawn at Eastbourne Magistrates' Court yesterday. The court was told Mr Roberts, 57, of Bodle
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Tenants' fears
Tenants will not be reassured by statements that the council has no plans to privatise their homes. Some councillors will actively oppose privatisation but many will not. Central government is applying pressure through a mixture of blackmail and bribery
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Cricket: Park's Legg-up fails
A terrific knock from Michael Legg could not stop defending champions Crowhurst Park from losing by 20 runs at relegation threatened Heathfield Park. Legg was last man out for 96 as Crowhurst were dismissed for 220 chasing Heathfield's 240-4. His innings
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Jones hammers lack of funding
England's hammer hero Mick Jones can envisage himself on an Olympic podium, but fears a lack of funding will stop him from reaching his potential. The Crawley-based veteran calls himself an amateur and never expects to make any money from his sport. But
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Bosses are poor leaders
Most workers are unhappy with their managers and not impressed with the leadership qualities of their employers. Lack of trust was the main cause of dissatisfaction among 1,000 workers polled by management development firm OPP. Only two out of five people
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net shopper, with Susan Rice
When I go on holiday, half my luggage allowance seems to be taken up with toiletries. I just find there's so much to take. Given the scale of my preparations, I try to make life as easy as possible by ordering everything over the internet and having it
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Review: Freedom Force
If you were a superhero, what powers would you have? PC game Freedom Force, from Irrational Games, gives us the chance to test our answers. Freedom Force takes a much-maligned genre back to its roots and recreates a world based on the early Marvel comics
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Big guns join for battle
Two monster corporations have decided to settle old scores and solve their differences in a massive martial arts contest, Millennium Fight 2000. Capcom vs. SNK Pro on the PlayStation gives players the chance to choose from Capcom favourites Ryu, Ken and
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Rebranded college adds new shop window
Web design company KMD Consultants is top of the class after helping a college to revamp its site. The City College Brighton and Hove already had a new name, new image and newly-refurbished buildings. Since rebranding from Brighton College of Technology
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Think tank recalls 50 years of science
Buzz Lightyear, emails and laptop computers all feature in a list celebrating the Golden Age of scientific discovery. The list covers everything from the flight of the Comet, the world's first jet passenger airliner, in 1952 to this year's discovery of
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Jury fails to reach a verdict over PC
A jury was dismissed last night after failing to reach a verdict in the case of a police officer accused of dangerous driving. PC Timothy Temple was charged following a crash in Lewes Road, Brighton, in August last year. The court has been told how Temple
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Writing on the wall is a threat
Chalk marks on pavements and walls could soon take on a whole new meaning on the streets of Sussex. Warchalking is following hot on the heels of wardriving as a way to exploit the ever-increasing number of wireless networks in the county. Unlike traditional
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Museum plan for butcher's shop
A butcher's shop could be turned into a museum if planners agree. The building in Southdowns Park, Colwell Road, Haywards Heath, would be converted as part of a development of flats. It is hoped it will be used to display items from the old St Francis
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Pier madness
Young divers are ignoring warnings and diving off the Palace Pier in Brighton after a man broke a leg plunging into the sea. Police warned children and adults they were dicing with death but officers were ignored and verbally abused. The injured man was
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Question time for health bosses
Health bosses are staging their own version of the BBC's Question Time. A panel of mental health and learning disability experts will be questioned by an expected audience of 500 people. The event has been organised by West Sussex Health and Social Care
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Radio voice tunes in to writing
Neil Coppendale's voice has been heard on sports reports and interviewing showbiz stars. He has now turned his attention to the written word - and a much younger audience. Neil, from Church Green, Shoreham, has written a 5,000-word children's book called
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Byte: Your phone resonates Feng Shui
A web site is promising to show people how to derive positive energy by applying the principles of Feng Shui to their mobile phones. The site's creator, Paul Darby, says he has adapted the 6,000-year-old Chinese discipline to "resonate" with Britain's
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Byte: Call for mobile charges cap
The Competition Commission has recommended a price cap on the fees mobile operators charge each other when connecting calls from different networks. It has written to the four mobile network operators and to Oftel, the telecoms watchdog, outlining its
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Byte: Digital divide among traders
A report from the Department of Trade and Industry said larger firms are more likely to embrace new technology. Although 77 per cent of shops surveyed were using computers to help run their business, 56 per cent of small convenience stores had still not
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Byte: Menace of junk emails
Comapnies are spending up to 10 per cent of every working day dealing with junk emails, a report has disclosed. One in seven emails was unwanted and the problem was getting worse, businesses were warned. A survey of 160 managers by email security company
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High time for repairs at historic church
Artwork in one of Brighton's oldest buildings has been badly damaged by damp. Members of the 1,000-year-old St Wulfran's Church in Ovingdean have to raise £22,000 to repair their prized chancel ceiling. The ceiling was painted in 1867 by Charles Kemp
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Ernest Ranglin, Brighton Dome, July 26
This evening had a magnificent bonus set from pianist Jason Rebello, a precocious talent who has developed into a world-class musician. On tunes such as Justine Time and Herbie Hancock's Dolphin Dance, Rebello's virtuoso abilities delivered driving left-hand
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Coffee group to sell below-par outlets
Shares in Coffee Republic plunged 15 per cent as the group announced plans to sell 18 underperforming bars. Chairman Bobby Hashemi said the move was part of a review designed to improve the profitability of the remaining 90 High Street sites. Last year
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Urban Housewife, by Lizzie Enfield
I cannot believe I have spent the best part of the morning discussing exactly what type of underwear I wear. Not only that, but discussing it with the man who came to fix the washing machine. But there you go. He arrived to take a look at the machine,
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Riddle of what TV's Jamie really, really wants
Step aside Norman and Zoe - Jamie Theakston and Emma Bunton could be the biggest showbiz couple in Sussex. Amid rumours at the weekend that they are an item, Jamie and Baby Spice were spotted kissing and cuddling at a polo event in Windsor Great Park.
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Cash duping allegations at hotel
Five backpackers were allegedly duped into handing over cash deposits for rooms in a closed-down hotel. The tourists, Europeans and an Australian, are believed to have each paid £250 for accommodation at the former Squirrels Hotel in Montpelier Road,
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Drip patient disappears
Police launched a search after a man walked out of a hospital with part of an intravenous drip trailing from his arm. Dressed in a hospital gown and slippers, the man vanished for several hours before walking back into the hospital, apparently none the
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Leaving it to Magpie?
Reading about Magpie's plans to collect several sacks of recyclables from doorsteps for several pounds (July 25) made me wonder. Does Brighton and Hove City Council have any concrete plans for doorstep recycling or is it intending to just leave it up
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Social workers sacked after death of boy
Two social workers criticised over the death of a four-year-old boy have been sacked. David Pamely and John Barrow saw horrendous injuries on the boy during a nine-month period while he was in the care of his adoptive parents. No attempt was made to rescue
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Stars for effort
The award of two stars to The Royal Sussex County Hospital in this round of government star ratings results (July 25), is encouraging news for the management, staff and patients. There are still areas of concern, especially the long wait for A & E
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Sad departure
The news that Chief Inspector Stuart Harrison is to be moved on from policing central Brighton was like a kick in the teeth to residents, traders and community safety leaders from the St James Street area, who have been working tirelessly with Brighton
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Speedway: Eagles sunk by K-men
Eastbourne Eagles were beaten in a last-heat decider at Wolverhampton last night. The Sussex squad were sunk by the Karlsson brothers, Mikael and Peter, who grabbed a 5-1 to give Wolves victory by 47 points to 43. The scoreline was an exact repeat of
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A nasty shock
Power companies are acting irresponsibly in persuading some customers to change their suppliers. The latest example comes in Eastbourne, where 79-year-old Ellen Simpson received a shock. She was told by npower her husband had agreed earlier this month
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No to masts
I say thank you to the planning committee for not allowing the phone masts on Enterprise Point. To say this building is close to the school my children attend is an understatement. In fact, the building backs on to the playground. I wrote to oppose this
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Cricket: Eagles soar to summit
Crawley Eagles III have soared to the top of the league after winning an ill-tempered affair against West Blatchington. Eagles secured a nailbiting four-wicket win by limiting the home side to 173-5 in reply to their 176 total. Kevin Cooke hit 53 for
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Tenants' fears
Tenants will not be reassured by statements that the council has no plans to privatise their homes. Some councillors will actively oppose privatisation but many will not. Central government is applying pressure through a mixture of blackmail and bribery
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Cricket: Park's Legg-up fails
A terrific knock from Michael Legg could not stop defending champions Crowhurst Park from losing by 20 runs at relegation threatened Heathfield Park. Legg was last man out for 96 as Crowhurst were dismissed for 220 chasing Heathfield's 240-4. His innings
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Cricket: Arundel on march
Arundel believe the destination of the Invitation League division one championship rests in their hands. The Waterwoods Plain club still have to play both Pagham and leaders Findon in their final four matches and they have not given up hope of sneaking
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Jones hammers lack of funding
England's hammer hero Mick Jones can envisage himself on an Olympic podium, but fears a lack of funding will stop him from reaching his potential. The Crawley-based veteran calls himself an amateur and never expects to make any money from his sport. But
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Hinsh looks to young guns
Albion boss Martin Hinshelwood has urged his young front men to seize their opportunity in tonight's penultimate pre-season friendly at Cheltenham. Daniel Marney, Shaun Wilkinson and Chris McPhee are vying to impress Hinshelwood ahead of the Seagulls'
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Bosses are poor leaders
Most workers are unhappy with their managers and not impressed with the leadership qualities of their employers. Lack of trust was the main cause of dissatisfaction among 1,000 workers polled by management development firm OPP. Only two out of five people
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Review: Whre's the Blanket, Charlie Brown?
The Where's the Blanket, Charlie Brown? CD-rom gives kids the chance to catch up with Charlie, Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts gang in a fun-filled adventure. The story is very simple. Linus' all-important security blanket is missing so you are required
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Big guns join for battle
Two monster corporations have decided to settle old scores and solve their differences in a massive martial arts contest, Millennium Fight 2000. Capcom vs. SNK Pro on the PlayStation gives players the chance to choose from Capcom favourites Ryu, Ken and
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Jury fails to reach a verdict over PC
A jury was dismissed last night after failing to reach a verdict in the case of a police officer accused of dangerous driving. PC Timothy Temple was charged following a crash in Lewes Road, Brighton, in August last year. The court has been told how Temple
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Writing on the wall is a threat
Chalk marks on pavements and walls could soon take on a whole new meaning on the streets of Sussex. Warchalking is following hot on the heels of wardriving as a way to exploit the ever-increasing number of wireless networks in the county. Unlike traditional
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Police web site is flat-footed
Sussex Police's web site is one of the least arresting in the country, according to a survey. It has gaps in important content, inadequate information in some other areas and poor accessibility for disabled users. The Society of Information Technology
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Pier madness
Young divers are ignoring warnings and diving off the Palace Pier in Brighton after a man broke a leg plunging into the sea. Police warned children and adults they were dicing with death but officers were ignored and verbally abused. The injured man was
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Healthy outlook for operations abroad
A pilot project to send patients abroad for operations is being expanded across England and Wales. A total of 50 patients from West Sussex were among dozens in the South to take part in the original scheme. Health bosses hope having some patients treated
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Byte: Call for mobile charges cap
The Competition Commission has recommended a price cap on the fees mobile operators charge each other when connecting calls from different networks. It has written to the four mobile network operators and to Oftel, the telecoms watchdog, outlining its
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Byte: Digital divide among traders
A report from the Department of Trade and Industry said larger firms are more likely to embrace new technology. Although 77 per cent of shops surveyed were using computers to help run their business, 56 per cent of small convenience stores had still not
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Byte: Menace of junk emails
Comapnies are spending up to 10 per cent of every working day dealing with junk emails, a report has disclosed. One in seven emails was unwanted and the problem was getting worse, businesses were warned. A survey of 160 managers by email security company
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Weird web
The Breakdance presentation on the Howie Green Design web site is full of handy hints and tips on how to get dirty on the dance floor, using everything from an Up-Rock to a Windmill. The site says there are many different versions of the history behind
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High time for repairs at historic church
Artwork in one of Brighton's oldest buildings has been badly damaged by damp. Members of the 1,000-year-old St Wulfran's Church in Ovingdean have to raise £22,000 to repair their prized chancel ceiling. The ceiling was painted in 1867 by Charles Kemp
