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Jack the Ripper linked to Brighton
Jack the Ripper plotted the black magic murders of his victims from a Brighton pub, a new book claims. Satan-worshipping Robert Donston Stephenson has been named as the mystery killer who has eluded historians just as he did the police 114 years ago.
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Second award for new-look street
Renovation of a main shopping street has been commended for a second time. The Institution of Civil Engineers has given the work in George Street, Hove, a merit award. It goes to Brighton and Hove City Council designers Owen Williams Consultants and contractor
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Church faces closure threat
A community church is facing closure following a dramatic decline in its congregation. The number of people regularly attending Sunday services at St Augustine and St Saviour in Brighton has fallen to just 58 from 150 two decades ago. As a result, the
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RMJ: Season's in the balance
Twenty seven days of cricket left. Can you believe it? Despite all the trials and tribulations of the season, it has passed in the twinkling of an eye. So far we have only had a modicum of success, with our two one-day quarter-finals so these last few
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Memorial firm boss banned
A headstone company director has been banned from managing a company after running up £170,000 debts. Amanda Jane Buckfield was a director of Home Memorial Services Ltd, London Road, Mitcham, Surrey, which went into voluntary liquidation in February 2001
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Thanks for helping me out
I would like to thank the wonderful people of Brighton who helped me when I had a nasty fall in Air Street on July 29. Especially the young man who worked for BA and rendered first aid on the spot, Clare from QS who called the ambulance, the Big Issue
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Where are the boundaries?
I notice that Councillor Jayne Bennett is once again concerning herself with matters in Stanford Ward. I understood she was originally elected to represent Goldsmid Ward, an area she now seems to have forgotten. It will be interesting to see if she gets
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Thief takes lock of dead woman's hair
A Second World War veteran today made an impassioned plea to a burglar who stole a lock of his late wife's hair. The lock was in Walter Bartlett's wallet and wrapped in a note: "This precious lock of hair from my darling wife is to be buried with me."
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Royal call for astronaut
Sussex-born spaceman Piers Sellers will be chatting with royalty today as he prepares for a mission. Dr Sellers, who due to go to the International Space Station, will speak to the Queen on a live link-up from NASA's HQ in Houston, Texas. The call home
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Hall reunion
Every May, St Mary's Hall holds a reunion at the school for past pupils and staff. While all reunions are open to all year groups, each year one or two classes decide to have a special reunion. May 2003 will be a special reunion for those who took O-levels
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No excuse
What a sad picture greeted us on the front page of The Argus (July 25). An emaciated Staffordshire bull terrier so thin you could count its ribs, head lowered through weakness and two large, sad eyes staring out at us. An abandoned pet, obviously not
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See the light
Brighton-based model Jordan must have felt shattered when she found her baby son, Harvey, had been born blind. It is natural for parents to feel guilty they were some way to blame for the disability. But that is not so and Jordan should take heart from
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Kind not cruel
I am saddened by Monica Truman's tirade against me and animal rights (Letters, July 29). I certainly did not "attack" Sister Lena. I actually said: "Sister Lena is extremely misguided if she thinks fishing is something of which the Lord would approve.
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Cycling: Lee wins tenth sprint title
Track racer Lee Povey has retained his iron grip on the Sussex Sprint Championship. Riding in the one-lap final at Brighton's Preston Park, the 29-year-old GS Stella rider, who lives near the track, stormed clear in the back straight and caught the other
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Tomorrow's World tax returns campaign
The Inland Revenue has launched a campaign to encourage people to submit tax returns early. The self-assessment advertising campaign, featuring Tomorrow's World presenter Adam Hart-Davis, reminds the public if they get their returns in before September
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BAA confident of climbing out of slump
The company which runs Gatwick has blamed a slump in passenger numbers and higher security costs in the wake of September 11 for a massive dive in profits. Airport operator BAA reported its quarterly profits had dropped six per cent. Passenger numbers
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British created the West Bank tensions
As a Palestinian living in England, I was very interested to read the travel report concerning my homeland (The Argus, July 27). Like many writers, Mr Portway gets his short history of Jordan wrong and, in the interests of factual reporting, certain very
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Cricket: Adams injury boost
Sussex skipper Chris Adams could return after injury for the county's two day-night National League games next week. Adams, who been awarded a benefit year for next year, has been having intensive physiotherapy after missing the last three matches with
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Commonwealth: Baldock grabs gold in relay thriller
Hastings' Sean Baldock helped bring down the curtain on a fabulous night of success for England's athletes. The host nation claimed six golds last night with Baldock helping the 4x400m squad round things off in style. Jared Deacon, Baldock, Chris Rawlinson
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Retail sales are slowing
High Street sales failed to pick up last month and the retail boom seems to be over, according to a leading business group. The CBI's monthly survey said the expected acceleration in trading did not materialise, with sales continuing to grow at their
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Flowers for blaze victims
Well-wishers have bid a sad farewell to an elderly woman and her son who were found dead after a bungalow fire. They left bouquets and messages of sympathy outside the charred remains of the home where they burned to death. Murder squad detectives are
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Cow takes road trip
Commuters could not believe their eyes this morning when they saw a cow in the middle of a busy roundabout. Police received two reports of the lone animal. It was spotted first on a pavement in Shoreham and then on the Salting roundabout on the A259 just
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Singer presses on after CD setback
Singer Jody Hughes spent £2,000 to make her music available on CD - only to fall foul of technical gremlins. The 34-year-old was overjoyed to record her album but it has taken five months and 600 wasted CDs for it to be ready for release. The saga started
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Patients with nowhere to go
Sussex has been named the bed-blocking capital of England and Wales. Latest figures from Surrey and Sussex Strategic Health Authority (SHA) reveal that almost 500 people are stuck in hospital beds across the region. More than half of those are in Sussex
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Lunch litter blamed for rats
Rats could soon be roaming the streets and be as common as dogs, campaigners have warned. The number of rats in the South-East has already risen by 21 per cent and could rocket if left unchecked, the group Encams said. The anti-litter charity is to target
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In2it, Marlborough Theatre, Brighton, first Sunday every month
Brighton is to host major talent with the launch of Tess Garraway's In2it night. The singer took up a vocal scholarship at Toronto's Royal Conservatory of Music and has toured in pop bands and worked as an actress. She is a fixture in London clubs with
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Chip Taylor, The Greys, Brighton, August 4-5
The original Wild Thing, singer/songwriter Chip Taylor is from a family of high achievers. Born James Voight, his eldest brother Barry is a leading geologist and his other elder brother Jon is the Oscar-winning star of films such as Midnight Cowboy and
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Healthy plan of action
Health bosses are being asked to explain how they will improve their hospitals. Following disappointing results in the latest star ratings, Surrey and Sussex Strategic Health Authority (SHA) is asking NHS trusts to develop action plans to improve their
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Singers raise cash
Five organisations are set to get a cash windfall after a Songs Of Praise service was held in Mid Sussex. A collection at the service outside of the Church of the Ascension in Haywards Heath raised £220 which will be shared out between Court Meadow School
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RMJ: Season's in the balance
Twenty seven days of cricket left. Can you believe it? Despite all the trials and tribulations of the season, it has passed in the twinkling of an eye. So far we have only had a modicum of success, with our two one-day quarter-finals so these last few
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Thanks for helping me out
I would like to thank the wonderful people of Brighton who helped me when I had a nasty fall in Air Street on July 29. Especially the young man who worked for BA and rendered first aid on the spot, Clare from QS who called the ambulance, the Big Issue
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Where are the boundaries?
I notice that Councillor Jayne Bennett is once again concerning herself with matters in Stanford Ward. I understood she was originally elected to represent Goldsmid Ward, an area she now seems to have forgotten. It will be interesting to see if she gets
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Mystery stabbing on seafront
A man is in hospital after he was stabbed in the chest amid crowds of drinkers and holidaymakers on Brighton seafront. The 32-year-old victim, from Brighton, suffered a single wound. His injuries were not thought to be life-threatening and he was expected
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Vandals wreck park swings
A West Sussex park has been left with no baby swings following an attack by vandals. The swings in Sompting Recreation Ground at Sompting, near Lancing, were left mangled and useless after louts smashed them up. The damage will cost Adur District Council
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Call for Fatboy gig inquiry
Councillors are calling for an official investigation into the Fatboy Slim gig which attracted 250,000 people to Brighton beach. They feel the huge event on Brighton beach on July 13 raised serious questions about safety which could apply to future outdoor
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Fred's prize for downtrodden artists
A woman called Fred who divorced her husband in protest at marriage and gave away her wedding presents is offering fellow artists £10,000. Fred, who is in her 60s and doesn't use a surname, is offering the cash to anyone who produces work which best represents
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Royal call for astronaut
Sussex-born spaceman Piers Sellers will be chatting with royalty today as he prepares for a mission. Dr Sellers, who due to go to the International Space Station, will speak to the Queen on a live link-up from NASA's HQ in Houston, Texas. The call home
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School battle stepped up
A political battle is brewing to save a Mid Sussex school which is threatened with closure. Members of all parties on Crawley Borough Council last night threw their weight behind the fight to keep open Three Bridges First School in Crawley. Conservative-controlled
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A nasty Moriaty
Lionel Atwill was a top Hollywood Thirties and Forties supporting actor - and just as busy this side of the Atlantic. British born, he was another who joined the exodus to "tinsel town". Playing mostly crooked types, he was an excellent Moriarty to Basil
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High risk
What possesses people to watch death-defying stunts by death-wish aeroplane pilots? Eager spectators only encourage the mad dogs (and Englishmen) to come out in the midday sun to wreak havoc by flying low over the residents of Shoreham-by-Sea. Yes, the
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Table Tennis: Horsham face old friends
Horsham have been drawn against relegated pair Reading and Tunbridge Wells in the opening weekend of British League action. It means a reunion with their former Premier Division team mates, Adrian Moore (Tunbridge Wells) and Nigel Eckersley (Reading).
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Kind not cruel
I am saddened by Monica Truman's tirade against me and animal rights (Letters, July 29). I certainly did not "attack" Sister Lena. I actually said: "Sister Lena is extremely misguided if she thinks fishing is something of which the Lord would approve.
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Cycling: Lee wins tenth sprint title
Track racer Lee Povey has retained his iron grip on the Sussex Sprint Championship. Riding in the one-lap final at Brighton's Preston Park, the 29-year-old GS Stella rider, who lives near the track, stormed clear in the back straight and caught the other
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Tomorrow's World tax returns campaign
The Inland Revenue has launched a campaign to encourage people to submit tax returns early. The self-assessment advertising campaign, featuring Tomorrow's World presenter Adam Hart-Davis, reminds the public if they get their returns in before September
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£3m boost for hotel
A once run-down seafront hotel has been re-admitted to a town's hotels association. The 111-bedroom Cavendish Hotel was accepted back by the Eastbourne Hotels' Association after announcing plans for a £3 million refurbishment. Association chairman Ian
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Sick leave costs firms £522 per worker
Workers are taking more time off sick at a cost to the economy of £13 billion a year. Employees took an average of ten days off in the past year, up by almost a day from the previous year. Sickness absence is costing firms £522 per worker per year, according
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Football: New County League bosses
Glenn Burvill has taken as manager of County League side Ringmer. The former West Ham, Reading and Aldershot professional replaces Glen Geard who quit last week. Keith Miles is the new player-manager of Rye and Iden United. Miles takes over from Alan
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Basketball: Bears urge fans to book early
Brighton Bears are giving fans a month to book season tickets at existing rates after increasing their admission prices for the new campaign. The BBL high flyers have upped match night admission from £8 to £10 with juniors now paying £6 and a family ticket
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Cricket: Adams injury boost
Sussex skipper Chris Adams could return after injury for the county's two day-night National League games next week. Adams, who been awarded a benefit year for next year, has been having intensive physiotherapy after missing the last three matches with
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Retail sales are slowing
High Street sales failed to pick up last month and the retail boom seems to be over, according to a leading business group. The CBI's monthly survey said the expected acceleration in trading did not materialise, with sales continuing to grow at their
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Cash awards announced
People across Brighton and Hove are being given the opportunity to try a host of activities for the first time. Successful applicants in the second round of Try It For The First Time, a scheme which is part of the city's bid to become European Capital
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New theatre for hospital
A Mid Sussex hospital is to get a new £1.2 million operating theatre. The new theatre will be linked to the existing seven theatres and recovery unit at the Queen Victoria in East Grinstead, home to one of the South East's leading burns treatment centres
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Epic task in the Canyon
A man is planning to trek across the Grand Canyon in memory of his wife who died from skin cancer. Harry Townsend, 65, and four members of the British Airways Wingspan rugby team will climb 26,000ft and cover 45 miles. The recommended time for the challenge
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Singer presses on after CD setback
Singer Jody Hughes spent £2,000 to make her music available on CD - only to fall foul of technical gremlins. The 34-year-old was overjoyed to record her album but it has taken five months and 600 wasted CDs for it to be ready for release. The saga started
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Kart journey ended in court
Car-crazy Jamie Creighton has been fined for driving without due care and attention - in a home-made go-kart. Mr Creighton, 34, was also given six penalty points by Brighton magistrates at the conclusion of a six-month legal saga. He was spotted in his
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Flowers for blaze victims
Well-wishers have bid a sad farewell to an elderly woman and her son who were found dead after a bungalow fire. They left bouquets and messages of sympathy outside the charred remains of the home where they burned to death. Murder squad detectives are
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Body find sparks inquiry
An investigation is under way after a middle-aged man was found dead at his seaside flat in Worthing. Police broke into the property in Portland Road, Worthing, yesterday after neighbours raised concerns about the man, who had not been seen for several
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Patients with nowhere to go
Sussex has been named the bed-blocking capital of England and Wales. Latest figures from Surrey and Sussex Strategic Health Authority (SHA) reveal that almost 500 people are stuck in hospital beds across the region. More than half of those are in Sussex
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Japanese ready for take-off
A Japanese man will leap off Bognor pier for the first time in this year's birdman competition. Nobuya Takatsugi first used his kite-type craft Hayabusa, which means falcon in English, more than ten years ago in his native country. He now hopes it will
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PC warns drinkers
A policeman has threatened to arrest street drunks on his patch. PC Peter Blyth, community beat officer in Worthing, says he is appalled by the behaviour of drunks in Shelley Road. He said: "I will not tolerate the disgusting behaviour of this group."
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Jack the Ripper linked to Brighton
Jack the Ripper plotted the black magic murders of his victims from a Brighton pub, a new book claims. Satan-worshipping Robert Donston Stephenson has been named as the mystery killer who has eluded historians just as he did the police 114 years ago.
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Second award for new-look street
Renovation of a main shopping street has been commended for a second time. The Institution of Civil Engineers has given the work in George Street, Hove, a merit award. It goes to Brighton and Hove City Council designers Owen Williams Consultants and contractor
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Church faces closure threat
A community church is facing closure following a dramatic decline in its congregation. The number of people regularly attending Sunday services at St Augustine and St Saviour in Brighton has fallen to just 58 from 150 two decades ago. As a result, the
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Memorial firm boss banned
A headstone company director has been banned from managing a company after running up £170,000 debts. Amanda Jane Buckfield was a director of Home Memorial Services Ltd, London Road, Mitcham, Surrey, which went into voluntary liquidation in February 2001
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Blades found in sandpit
Vandals planted 17 razor blades in a children's sandpit at Southwick. An Adur Watch Inspector noticed something glinting in the pit at Southwick recreation ground and discovered the blades hidden beneath the sand. Adur Watch manager Clive Bramble said
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The new Sita
Thousands of pounds of local tax-payers' money to advertise the new collection day. Mine was Monday. Now, late Tuesday, not a binman in sight. It turns out the Meadowview estate has been missed. Is this Sita all over again? -John Allam, aallam@cwctv.net
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One vote lost
Jack Straw was wrong to tell Pakistan that Britain opposes the death penalty. We have never had a referendum on this. Also, how can Tony Blair sign over to Brussels for them to tell Britain how much a lifer should serve in prison? Life should mean life
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Ex-chaplain denies sex attacks
A former Catholic chaplain of Gatwick Airport has denied a string of sex attacks dating back more than 40 years. Michael Hill, 68, of Lincolns Mead, Lingfield, Surrey, appeared at the Old Bailey today. He pleaded not guilty to 13 charges of indecent assault
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Gatwick loses BA flights
British Airways is to transfer a string of international services from Gatwick airport to London Heathrow. From November, Gatwick flights to San Diego, Denver, Phoenix, Harare and Lusaka will fly out of Heathrow's terminal four. Three Gatwick short-haul
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Heard World, by John Wilson Goddard
It was ten years ago this month, if my memory serves me correctly, that The Argus first carried an article of mine. It was about me as a blind pedestrian and some of the things drivers get up to. So far in this column, I've only returned to the topic
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Thief takes lock of dead woman's hair
A Second World War veteran today made an impassioned plea to a burglar who stole a lock of his late wife's hair. The lock was in Walter Bartlett's wallet and wrapped in a note: "This precious lock of hair from my darling wife is to be buried with me."
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The Sage of Sussex: Adam Trimingham
Have you noticed that fewer people seem to be going in for pick-your-own fruit this year? I thought a few years ago it was here to stay but maybe it will soon be a faintly nostalgic reminder of days gone by along with cheesecloth shirts and the Bay City
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Charlotte, 15, strikes gold
Sussex schoolgirl Charlotte Kerwood won a shooting gold medal for England in the Commonwealth Games at Bisley today. Kerwood, 15, who only began shooting seriously three years ago and only took up double trap six months ago, overcame experienced shooters
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Ex-chaplain denies sex attacks
A former Catholic chaplain of Gatwick Airport has denied a string of sex attacks dating back more than 40 years. Michael Hill, 68, of Lincolns Mead, Lingfield, Surrey, appeared at the Old Bailey today. He pleaded not guilty to 13 charges of indecent assault
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Move to evict travellers
Travellers who moved on to a field backing on to a residential estate in Burgess Hill are likely to be evicted next week. Up to 30 caravans moved on to the site in Leylands Road more than two weeks ago. They are set to be evicted after complaints from
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More wise words, please
Three cheers for the new Archbishop of Canterbury for having the courage to stick up for exploited people and against war and consumerism intruding upon childhood (The Argus, July 24). Let's hope we hear wise words from him on a regular basis. -S Wells
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Hall reunion
Every May, St Mary's Hall holds a reunion at the school for past pupils and staff. While all reunions are open to all year groups, each year one or two classes decide to have a special reunion. May 2003 will be a special reunion for those who took O-levels
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No excuse
What a sad picture greeted us on the front page of The Argus (July 25). An emaciated Staffordshire bull terrier so thin you could count its ribs, head lowered through weakness and two large, sad eyes staring out at us. An abandoned pet, obviously not
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Costs to kart
Jamie Creighton was silly to have driven a homemade go-kart around the Asda car park at Brighton Marina. He deserved to be ticked off by the police but not to be clapped in a cell and have the full weight of the law come down on him. Now he has been fined
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Preserve pond
We were pleased to see an attractive photograph of Piltdown Pond in the May 30 issue of The Mid-Sussex Leader, encouraging members of the public to spend their leisure time at this beauty spot. Visitors no doubt appreciate the free access which we, as
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See the light
Brighton-based model Jordan must have felt shattered when she found her baby son, Harvey, had been born blind. It is natural for parents to feel guilty they were some way to blame for the disability. But that is not so and Jordan should take heart from
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Not contrived
How arrogant was Peter Jones, leader of East Sussex County Council, to suggest the consultation response of individuals on the South Downs National Park was contrived (The Argus, July 28)? This was the most approachable consultation to individuals of
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Hospital is no home
Sussex is the bed-blocking capital of England with more old people than anywhere else staying in hospital when they could be discharged. There are almost 500 people in Sussex and Surrey waiting to go home from hospital or move into care. Each one of these
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New call on waste
Green councillor Rik Child wants Brighton and Hove council to eliminate waste by 2020. He said the city council should become a zero waste council and sign a charter. Coun Child said: "By signing the zero waste charter, the council would be committing
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BAA confident of climbing out of slump
The company which runs Gatwick has blamed a slump in passenger numbers and higher security costs in the wake of September 11 for a massive dive in profits. Airport operator BAA reported its quarterly profits had dropped six per cent. Passenger numbers
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Cricket: Seconds washed out
Rain prevented any play on the second day of the 2nd XI Championship match between Sussex and Surrey at Banstead. The decision was made following an early lunch as heavy overnight rain left standing water on the outfield and affected an adjoining wicket
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British created the West Bank tensions
As a Palestinian living in England, I was very interested to read the travel report concerning my homeland (The Argus, July 27). Like many writers, Mr Portway gets his short history of Jordan wrong and, in the interests of factual reporting, certain very
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Goodwood: Fergie's star colt looks rock solid
Rock of Gibraltar entered racing's record books with his most impressive performance yet as he destroyed his rivals in the £265,000 Sussex Stakes at Goodwood yesterday. Completing his sixth successive Group One victory, a feat matched before by only the
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Goodwood: Sir Alex celebrates win
Sir Alex Ferguson was in wise-cracking form as he made a winning appearance at Goodwood yesterday. The Manchester United manager was at the glorious West Sussex track to see his colt Rock of Gibralter claim a record-equalling victory in the £265,000 Sussex
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Commonwealth: Baldock grabs gold in relay thriller
Hastings' Sean Baldock helped bring down the curtain on a fabulous night of success for England's athletes. The host nation claimed six golds last night with Baldock helping the 4x400m squad round things off in style. Jared Deacon, Baldock, Chris Rawlinson
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Exclusive: Sussex go for Singh
Chris Adams believes signing Harbhajan Singh can help turn Sussex into genuine Championship challengers. The 22-year-old Indian off-spinner is top of their list of targets for next season after Adams and coach Peter Moores persuaded the committee that
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Jones sets comeback target
Nathan Jones has given Albion a boost by vowing to be fit for the start of the season. The Welsh wizard expects to be available for the Seagulls' First Division opener at Burnley on Saturday week. Albion feared Jones would miss the big kick-off for the
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Gatwick loses BA flights
British Airways is to transfer a string of international services from Gatwick airport to London Heathrow. From November, Gatwick flights to San Diego, Denver, Phoenix, Harare and Lusaka will fly out of Heathrow's terminal four. Three Gatwick short-haul
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Epic task in the Canyon
A man is planning to trek across Colorado's Grand Canyon in memory of his wife who died from skin cancer. Harry Townsend, 65, and four members of the British Airways Wingspan rugby team will climb 26,000ft and cover 45 miles. The recommended time for
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Criminals get Ruda awakening
A blitz on crime in Lancing has been heralded a success by police and residents. A dozen officers descended on the town centre on Tuesday while British Transport Police went to the railway station and traffic wardens checked vehicles. The aim of Operation
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Flowers for blaze victims
Well-wishers have bid a sad farewell to an elderly woman and her son who were found dead after a bungalow fire. They left bouquets and messages of sympathy outside the charred remains of the home where they burned to death. Murder squad detectives are
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Abduction bid appeal
This police CD-fit picture shows the man officers believe may have tried to abduct a schoolgirl in Worthing. The 15-year-old girl was walking along South Farm Road when a man grabbed her by the arm. He is recognisable because of a scar on the left side
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Cow takes road trip
Commuters could not believe their eyes this morning when they saw a cow in the middle of a busy roundabout. Police received two reports of the lone animal. It was spotted first on a pavement in Shoreham and then on the Salting roundabout on the A259 just
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Gatwick loses BA flights
British Airways is to transfer a string of international services from Gatwick airport to London Heathrow. From November, Gatwick flights to San Diego, Denver, Phoenix, Harare and Lusaka will fly out of Heathrow's terminal four. Three Gatwick short-haul
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Rail firm may remove seats
One of East Sussex's main train operators plans to cut crowding by ripping out half the seats in its carriages. Connex, which runs services from London to Hastings, today launched public consultation on plans to introduce Underground-style standing room
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Lift off for dream stunt
Millions of TV viewers watched awe-struck as Lindsey Butcher, suspended from a giant heliosphere, brought the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games to its dazzling climax. For two-and-a-half minutes, the eyes of the world focused on the spectacular
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Lunch litter blamed for rats
Rats could soon be roaming the streets and be as common as dogs, campaigners have warned. The number of rats in the South-East has already risen by 21 per cent and could rocket if left unchecked, the group Encams said. The anti-litter charity is to target
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In2it, Marlborough Theatre, Brighton, first Sunday every month
Brighton is to host major talent with the launch of Tess Garraway's In2it night. The singer took up a vocal scholarship at Toronto's Royal Conservatory of Music and has toured in pop bands and worked as an actress. She is a fixture in London clubs with
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Chip Taylor, The Greys, Brighton, August 4-5
The original Wild Thing, singer/songwriter Chip Taylor is from a family of high achievers. Born James Voight, his eldest brother Barry is a leading geologist and his other elder brother Jon is the Oscar-winning star of films such as Midnight Cowboy and
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Driver happy to U-turn
A pensioner has backed down on his threat to boycott the London-to-Brighton veteran car run for the first time in 50 years. Ron Shaw, 87, has driven his Rex Fore car in the event every year since 1952. But he intended to withdraw this year after organisers
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Healthy plan of action
Health bosses are being asked to explain how they will improve their hospitals. Following disappointing results in the latest star ratings, Surrey and Sussex Strategic Health Authority (SHA) is asking NHS trusts to develop action plans to improve their
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Blades found in sandpit
Vandals planted 17 razor blades in a children's sandpit at Southwick. An Adur Watch Inspector noticed something glinting in the pit at Southwick recreation ground and discovered the blades hidden beneath the sand. Adur Watch manager Clive Bramble said
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The new Sita
Thousands of pounds of local tax-payers' money to advertise the new collection day. Mine was Monday. Now, late Tuesday, not a binman in sight. It turns out the Meadowview estate has been missed. Is this Sita all over again? -John Allam, aallam@cwctv.net
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Mystery stabbing on seafront
A man is in hospital after he was stabbed in the chest amid crowds of drinkers and holidaymakers on Brighton seafront. The 32-year-old victim, from Brighton, suffered a single wound. His injuries were not thought to be life-threatening and he was expected
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One vote lost
Jack Straw was wrong to tell Pakistan that Britain opposes the death penalty. We have never had a referendum on this. Also, how can Tony Blair sign over to Brussels for them to tell Britain how much a lifer should serve in prison? Life should mean life
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Ex-chaplain denies sex attacks
A former Catholic chaplain of Gatwick Airport has denied a string of sex attacks dating back more than 40 years. Michael Hill, 68, of Lincolns Mead, Lingfield, Surrey, appeared at the Old Bailey today. He pleaded not guilty to 13 charges of indecent assault
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Gatwick loses BA flights
British Airways is to transfer a string of international services from Gatwick airport to London Heathrow. From November, Gatwick flights to San Diego, Denver, Phoenix, Harare and Lusaka will fly out of Heathrow's terminal four. Three Gatwick short-haul
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Heard World, by John Wilson Goddard
It was ten years ago this month, if my memory serves me correctly, that The Argus first carried an article of mine. It was about me as a blind pedestrian and some of the things drivers get up to. So far in this column, I've only returned to the topic
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Call for Fatboy gig inquiry
Councillors are calling for an official investigation into the Fatboy Slim gig which attracted 250,000 people to Brighton beach. They feel the huge event on Brighton beach on July 13 raised serious questions about safety which could apply to future outdoor
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The Sage of Sussex: Adam Trimingham
Have you noticed that fewer people seem to be going in for pick-your-own fruit this year? I thought a few years ago it was here to stay but maybe it will soon be a faintly nostalgic reminder of days gone by along with cheesecloth shirts and the Bay City
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Fred's prize for downtrodden artists
A woman called Fred who divorced her husband in protest at marriage and gave away her wedding presents is offering fellow artists £10,000. Fred, who is in her 60s and doesn't use a surname, is offering the cash to anyone who produces work which best represents
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Charlotte, 15, strikes gold
Sussex schoolgirl Charlotte Kerwood won a shooting gold medal for England in the Commonwealth Games at Bisley today. Kerwood, 15, who only began shooting seriously three years ago and only took up double trap six months ago, overcame experienced shooters
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More wise words, please
Three cheers for the new Archbishop of Canterbury for having the courage to stick up for exploited people and against war and consumerism intruding upon childhood (The Argus, July 24). Let's hope we hear wise words from him on a regular basis. -S Wells
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A nasty Moriaty
Lionel Atwill was a top Hollywood Thirties and Forties supporting actor - and just as busy this side of the Atlantic. British born, he was another who joined the exodus to "tinsel town". Playing mostly crooked types, he was an excellent Moriarty to Basil
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High risk
What possesses people to watch death-defying stunts by death-wish aeroplane pilots? Eager spectators only encourage the mad dogs (and Englishmen) to come out in the midday sun to wreak havoc by flying low over the residents of Shoreham-by-Sea. Yes, the
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Costs to kart
Jamie Creighton was silly to have driven a homemade go-kart around the Asda car park at Brighton Marina. He deserved to be ticked off by the police but not to be clapped in a cell and have the full weight of the law come down on him. Now he has been fined
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Preserve pond
We were pleased to see an attractive photograph of Piltdown Pond in the May 30 issue of The Mid-Sussex Leader, encouraging members of the public to spend their leisure time at this beauty spot. Visitors no doubt appreciate the free access which we, as
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Not contrived
How arrogant was Peter Jones, leader of East Sussex County Council, to suggest the consultation response of individuals on the South Downs National Park was contrived (The Argus, July 28)? This was the most approachable consultation to individuals of
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Table Tennis: Horsham face old friends
Horsham have been drawn against relegated pair Reading and Tunbridge Wells in the opening weekend of British League action. It means a reunion with their former Premier Division team mates, Adrian Moore (Tunbridge Wells) and Nigel Eckersley (Reading).
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Hospital is no home
Sussex is the bed-blocking capital of England with more old people than anywhere else staying in hospital when they could be discharged. There are almost 500 people in Sussex and Surrey waiting to go home from hospital or move into care. Each one of these
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£3m boost for hotel
A once run-down seafront hotel has been re-admitted to a town's hotels association. The 111-bedroom Cavendish Hotel was accepted back by the Eastbourne Hotels' Association after announcing plans for a £3 million refurbishment. Association chairman Ian
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New call on waste
Green councillor Rik Child wants Brighton and Hove council to eliminate waste by 2020. He said the city council should become a zero waste council and sign a charter. Coun Child said: "By signing the zero waste charter, the council would be committing
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Cricket: Seconds washed out
Rain prevented any play on the second day of the 2nd XI Championship match between Sussex and Surrey at Banstead. The decision was made following an early lunch as heavy overnight rain left standing water on the outfield and affected an adjoining wicket
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Sick leave costs firms £522 per worker
Workers are taking more time off sick at a cost to the economy of £13 billion a year. Employees took an average of ten days off in the past year, up by almost a day from the previous year. Sickness absence is costing firms £522 per worker per year, according
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Football: New County League bosses
Glenn Burvill has taken as manager of County League side Ringmer. The former West Ham, Reading and Aldershot professional replaces Glen Geard who quit last week. Keith Miles is the new player-manager of Rye and Iden United. Miles takes over from Alan
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Basketball: Bears urge fans to book early
Brighton Bears are giving fans a month to book season tickets at existing rates after increasing their admission prices for the new campaign. The BBL high flyers have upped match night admission from £8 to £10 with juniors now paying £6 and a family ticket
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Goodwood: Fergie's star colt looks rock solid
Rock of Gibraltar entered racing's record books with his most impressive performance yet as he destroyed his rivals in the £265,000 Sussex Stakes at Goodwood yesterday. Completing his sixth successive Group One victory, a feat matched before by only the
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Goodwood: Sir Alex celebrates win
Sir Alex Ferguson was in wise-cracking form as he made a winning appearance at Goodwood yesterday. The Manchester United manager was at the glorious West Sussex track to see his colt Rock of Gibralter claim a record-equalling victory in the £265,000 Sussex
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Exclusive: Sussex go for Singh
Chris Adams believes signing Harbhajan Singh can help turn Sussex into genuine Championship challengers. The 22-year-old Indian off-spinner is top of their list of targets for next season after Adams and coach Peter Moores persuaded the committee that
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Jones sets comeback target
Nathan Jones has given Albion a boost by vowing to be fit for the start of the season. The Welsh wizard expects to be available for the Seagulls' First Division opener at Burnley on Saturday week. Albion feared Jones would miss the big kick-off for the
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Gatwick loses BA flights
British Airways is to transfer a string of international services from Gatwick airport to London Heathrow. From November, Gatwick flights to San Diego, Denver, Phoenix, Harare and Lusaka will fly out of Heathrow's terminal four. Three Gatwick short-haul
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Cash awards announced
People across Brighton and Hove are being given the opportunity to try a host of activities for the first time. Successful applicants in the second round of Try It For The First Time, a scheme which is part of the city's bid to become European Capital
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Kart journey ended in court
Car-crazy Jamie Creighton has been fined for driving without due care and attention - in a home-made go-kart. Mr Creighton, 34, was also given six penalty points by Brighton magistrates at the conclusion of a six-month legal saga. He was spotted in his
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Lift off for dream stunt
Millions of TV viewers watched awe-struck as Lindsey Butcher, suspended from a giant heliosphere, brought the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games to its dazzling climax. For two-and-a-half minutes, the eyes of the world focused on the spectacular
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Driver happy to U-turn
A pensioner has backed down on his threat to boycott the London-to-Brighton veteran car run for the first time in 50 years. Ron Shaw, 87, has driven his Rex Fore car in the event every year since 1952. But he intended to withdraw this year after organisers
