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Readers help make boy's dream trip reality
Little Jordan Powell is set to get his dream trip to Disneyworld thanks to the generosity of readers of The Argus. More than £1,000 has been donated to the eight-year-old who suffers from a brain tumour and has gone blind in one eye. Jordan's family hope
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Anger of OAP turned away from race
A pensioner was turned away from the races for being a health and safety risk. Harry Tharme, 71, went to Brighton Racecourse for a day out with his family. While his son and granddaughter queued for tickets, Mr Tharme and his wife Brenda joined the queue
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It's all about choice
Councillor Pat Murphy and Kevin Donnelly would do better concentrating on improving the lives of local people rather than attempting to misrepresent Conservative Party policies and views (Letters August 7). Tory activist Jonathan Sheppard, like myself
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Diasbled man's fury over clamping
Disabled motorist Peter Moore went into a Benefit Agency office for a crisis loan and ended up having to spend the cash on getting a clamp removed from his car. Mr Moore parked his Nissan Micra Motability car with its blue disabled badge on display in
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Davies' six of the best
Mark Davies put the brakes on Surrey at Hove yesterday after producing his best bowling display for Sussex. The spinner took 6-83, but his side are still likely to face a difficult task to beat the division one leaders. The visitors go into the third
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Police pay out over attack
A student beaten senseless by police has been awarded £500,000 compensation six years after the attack. John Wilson, now 22, was caught up in riots when trouble flared in London's Trafalgar Square following England's defeat by Germany during the Euro
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Albion make dream start
Albion celebrated their return to Division One with a fantastic victory. Goals by Steve Melton, Paul Brooker and Bobby Zamora clinched a thumping win for the Seagulls in Martin Hinshelwood's first match in charge. It was a stunning result and performance
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Which is charity?
As a participant in the march on the RSPCA (The Argus, August 8), I have a couple of comments. Firstly, the number of people was closer to 1,000. The Telegraph estimated more than 600. This was the biggest demonstration ever against the RSPCA's standpoint
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Criminal waste
Public funding of £1.2 million for the Brighton & Hove Anti-Victimisation Initiative will end this autumn. The purpose of the AVI was to encourage certain sections of the community such as ethnic minorities, domestic-violence victims and victims of
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Turfed out
Horse-lover Harry Tharme couldn't believe it when the racecourse he had been spending his pension at for years told him he was too old to go in. A full-house meant the concession seats set aside for the elderly were full. But the course was happy to take
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Blame Arafat
In reply to Tony Greenstein (Letters, August 6), the Jews have been seeking a return to their biblical homeland from the time of their conquest and various exiles thousands of years ago. Fleeing near-total annihilation in Europe, the culmination of 2,000
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Motorsport: Turning point for Heal
Dave Heal is torn between having fun and serious business. The Heathfield race ace made an unexpected return to Superbike racing last weekend and has now been offered a permanent deal to ride at the top level again. The only problem is that Heal is enjoying
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Proud to be here
Pride 2002 hits Brighton and Hove today bringing its colourful explosion of music and madness. Last year's flamboyant extravaganza drew 60,000 people to the city, who set tills ringing with their pink pounds. But what was an amazing event was marred by
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Speedway: Eagles call on Flying Finn
The Flying Finn is back at Eastbourne but this time in an Eagles race jacket. Joonas Kylmakorpi has been called up for tomorrow's Elite League clash with Poole Pirates to replace broken-leg victim Toni Svab (6pm). It is an ironic twist of fate for the
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Setback for stadium
Brighton and Hove Albion are today preparing to embark on their Division One campaign with a stadium, which would shame many teams in the lower leagues. While the on-field talent is the pride of the city, the ground where they must perform and which will
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Athletics: No time to rest for medal winners
Sussex Commonwealth Games medal winners are getting little time to rest on their laurels. Shooter Charlotte Kerwood and hockey defender Frances Houslop, from villages four miles apart, are ready for a return to action. On Sunday Charlotte returns to the
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Cpome to Brighton for a dirty weekend
It has been 16 days since we last had a rubbish collection at Richmond Place. The shiny, green flyer came through the door telling us collection day was changing to Thursday two weeks ago. It failed to tell us which Thursday. Maybe one in the middle of
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Bond girl spies a just cause
Bond girl Catherine McQueen set temperatures soaring on an overcast beach. Catherine, 24, the sizzling star of the next 007 movie, Die Another Day, stepped into the waves at Brighton to help promote a campaign to beat skin cancer. She was joined by the
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Cannabis factory raided by police
A drugs factory capable of producing thousands of pounds worth of cannabis was discovered by police during an early-morning raid. About 50 cannabis plants, together with growing equipment, were removed from the attic of the house in Whitley Road, Eastbourne
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Student tried to smuggle cocaine, court told
A teenager who went on holiday to celebrate passing her exams had £384,000 of cocaine hidden in her suitcase, a court heard. Ruth Barnett, 18, of Radnor Road, Luton, was stopped by Customs officers at Gatwick as she stepped off a flight from Antigua on
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It's all about choice
Councillor Pat Murphy and Kevin Donnelly would do better concentrating on improving the lives of local people rather than attempting to misrepresent Conservative Party policies and views (Letters August 7). Tory activist Jonathan Sheppard, like myself
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Leg up
House prices rising at the current levels are of benefit to all home owners at the moment. The only disadvantage being that single people or couples looking to buy their first home cannot afford to pay the mortgages required. I wonder how they are supposed
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Diasbled man's fury over clamping
Disabled motorist Peter Moore went into a Benefit Agency office for a crisis loan and ended up having to spend the cash on getting a clamp removed from his car. Mr Moore parked his Nissan Micra Motability car with its blue disabled badge on display in
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Home Truths, by Jacqui Bealing
My husband had gone green and we had to stop our four-year-old pushing him on mother's garden swing before he regurgitated his breakfast. "All right, don't roll your eyes," he said to me as he staggered off to lie down in a darkened room. "I know what
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Police pay out over attack
A student beaten senseless by police has been awarded £500,000 compensation six years after the attack. John Wilson, now 22, was caught up in riots when trouble flared in London's Trafalgar Square following England's defeat by Germany during the Euro
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Albion make dream start
Albion celebrated their return to Division One with a fantastic victory. Goals by Steve Melton, Paul Brooker and Bobby Zamora clinched a thumping win for the Seagulls in Martin Hinshelwood's first match in charge. It was a stunning result and performance
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Thousands join gay celebration
The streets of Brighton and Hove became a sea of balloons, rainbow flags and colourful costumes today as partygoers packed the streets for Pride 2002. The UK's biggest free gay festival got off to a traditionally flamboyant start at 11am on the seafront
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Which is charity?
As a participant in the march on the RSPCA (The Argus, August 8), I have a couple of comments. Firstly, the number of people was closer to 1,000. The Telegraph estimated more than 600. This was the biggest demonstration ever against the RSPCA's standpoint
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Date
Criminal waste
Public funding of £1.2 million for the Brighton & Hove Anti-Victimisation Initiative will end this autumn. The purpose of the AVI was to encourage certain sections of the community such as ethnic minorities, domestic-violence victims and victims of
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Out of touch
I have just read a copy of Policing Sussex, written and distributed by the Sussex Police Authority. This is headed Crime Down and is meant to reassure Sussex residents crime really is under control. The authority contains a number of councillors, JPs
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Motorsport: Wheeler ends Isle of Man jinx
West Sussex rally duo Clive Wheeler and Ken Bartram beat their "bogey event" when claiming third place in class on the Manx Trophy Rally last weekend. It was Wheeler and Bartram's fifth visit to the Isle of Man but the first time they have come away with
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Turfed out
Horse-lover Harry Tharme couldn't believe it when the racecourse he had been spending his pension at for years told him he was too old to go in. A full-house meant the concession seats set aside for the elderly were full. But the course was happy to take
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Boy hurt in speedway crash
An 11-year-old boy was injured when a motorbike skidded off a Sussex racetrack into a crowd of spectators. Carl Simmons was watching a World Cup speedway race at Arlington Stadium, Hailsham, when a rider lost control and ploughed into the fence a few
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All to blame
I must admit, I think its hilarious people are blaming just the council for the rubbish on the streets when it's also the responsibility of the people who put the bags out. They leave it for days, which is understandable with the reliability of the rubbish
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Speedway: Eagles call on Flying Finn
The Flying Finn is back at Eastbourne but this time in an Eagles race jacket. Joonas Kylmakorpi has been called up for tomorrow's Elite League clash with Poole Pirates to replace broken-leg victim Toni Svab (6pm). It is an ironic twist of fate for the
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Why change?
I would like to congratulate the dustmen, sorry, refuse collectors or whatever they like to be called now, for a right royal cock up. On Tuesday, July 23, I had a card through my door saying, as of Monday 29, my collection day would be Monday so out it
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Athletics: No time to rest for medal winners
Sussex Commonwealth Games medal winners are getting little time to rest on their laurels. Shooter Charlotte Kerwood and hockey defender Frances Houslop, from villages four miles apart, are ready for a return to action. On Sunday Charlotte returns to the
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Ballot's just the ticket
Albion have introduced a postal balloting system to cope with the feverish demand for matches at Withdean. Only 395 tickets go on general sale due to the limited capacity. Phonelines were inundated last season and tempers flared when fans queued outside
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Davies' six of the best
Mark Davies put the brakes on Surrey at Hove yesterday after producing his best bowling display for Sussex. The spinner took 6-83, but his side are still likely to face a difficult task to beat the division one leaders. The visitors go into the third
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Albion make dream start
Albion celebrated their return to Division One with a fantastic victory. Goals by Steve Melton, Paul Brooker and Bobby Zamora clinched a thumping win for the Seagulls in Martin Hinshelwood's first match in charge. It was a stunning result and performance
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Full-Time: Burnley 1 Brighton 3
Albion, in their new away kit of all black, came under threat in the second minute when Little turned to deliver a dangerous cross into the box from the right flank. It was headed away by Watson as far as Grant who fired well over from long range. Albion
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Town bans sex shops in square
Sex shops and amusement arcades are set to be banned from a town square and other businesses restricted. Adur District Council says a sex shop in Southwick Square, Southwick, is not acceptable. The council owns the buildings and leases them to traders
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Chris Adams: New talent emerges from Academy
This week we saw a declaration of intent from Duncan Fletcher and Nasser Hussain; if you come through the Academy intact, then we will play you in Test cricket. The two debutants at Trent Bridge, Robert Key and Steve Harmison both prospered under the
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Leg up
House prices rising at the current levels are of benefit to all home owners at the moment. The only disadvantage being that single people or couples looking to buy their first home cannot afford to pay the mortgages required. I wonder how they are supposed
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Ten parking tickets in ten minutes
A garage owner was left fuming after he received ten parking tickets in as many minutes. Ian Jowitt, who owns Thwaites Garage, Brighton, had to move his customers' cars out of the garage to make room for a tanker delivering oil. He and his staff parked
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Home Truths, by Jacqui Bealing
My husband had gone green and we had to stop our four-year-old pushing him on mother's garden swing before he regurgitated his breakfast. "All right, don't roll your eyes," he said to me as he staggered off to lie down in a darkened room. "I know what
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Thousands join gay celebration
The streets of Brighton and Hove became a sea of balloons, rainbow flags and colourful costumes today as partygoers packed the streets for Pride 2002. The UK's biggest free gay festival got off to a traditionally flamboyant start at 11am on the seafront
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PC arrested in child porn case
A Sussex policeman has been arrested on suspicion of downloading child pornography from the internet. The Hastings-based officer was taken to a police station on Tuesday and later released on bail pending further inquiries. The officer, who has not been
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What a mess?
I have phoned the council about refuse collection but get the same old story about teething problems. I think the council is breaking the Trades and Description Act. It advertises a service but does not provide it. It takes our council tax quickly enough
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Good service
I am curious to know how Brighton became such a great place without people protesting. Did the National Park come about because of country land owners' benevolence? Was traffic calming brought about by the road lobby's concern for the environment? Are
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Out of touch
I have just read a copy of Policing Sussex, written and distributed by the Sussex Police Authority. This is headed Crime Down and is meant to reassure Sussex residents crime really is under control. The authority contains a number of councillors, JPs
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Motorsport: Wheeler ends Isle of Man jinx
West Sussex rally duo Clive Wheeler and Ken Bartram beat their "bogey event" when claiming third place in class on the Manx Trophy Rally last weekend. It was Wheeler and Bartram's fifth visit to the Isle of Man but the first time they have come away with
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Boy hurt in speedway crash
An 11-year-old boy was injured when a motorbike skidded off a Sussex racetrack into a crowd of spectators. Carl Simmons was watching a World Cup speedway race at Arlington Stadium, Hailsham, when a rider lost control and ploughed into the fence a few
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Date
All to blame
I must admit, I think its hilarious people are blaming just the council for the rubbish on the streets when it's also the responsibility of the people who put the bags out. They leave it for days, which is understandable with the reliability of the rubbish
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Date
Why change?
I would like to congratulate the dustmen, sorry, refuse collectors or whatever they like to be called now, for a right royal cock up. On Tuesday, July 23, I had a card through my door saying, as of Monday 29, my collection day would be Monday so out it
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Date
Ballot's just the ticket
Albion have introduced a postal balloting system to cope with the feverish demand for matches at Withdean. Only 395 tickets go on general sale due to the limited capacity. Phonelines were inundated last season and tempers flared when fans queued outside
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Date
Davies' six of the best
Mark Davies put the brakes on Surrey at Hove yesterday after producing his best bowling display for Sussex. The spinner took 6-83, but his side are still likely to face a difficult task to beat the division one leaders. The visitors go into the third
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Hoops Talk with Nick Nurse
It is my pleasure to report I have just signed a player who is new to me. He's a two guard who can shoot high percentages from the perimeter. His name? Mike Brown. Yes, I know Mike has been here for a few years. In fact this will be his fourth season
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Killer's wait for sentence
A postman who stabbed his wife to death in their kitchen will have to wait another month to discover his fate. Rajinder Kaur Sidhu, 38, was killed by her husband, Harchand, as her sister tried desperately to get inside the house. Last month Harchand Sidhu
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Nurse jailed for abusing patient
A male nurse has been jailed for five years for indecently assaulting a disabled patient. Ronald Mason, 59, of Garricks Road, Broadwater, Worthing, was found guilty at Lewes Crown Court yesterday. He repeatedly assaulted a 53-year-old woman, who cannot
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Seafront murder inquiry launched
Police have launched a murder inquiry after a man died from a punch in the face. David Illingworth, 23, was knocked backwards by the blow and hit his head on a road. Police said Mr Illingworth, a former Sussex University student and more recently a fork-lift
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Albion stadium put back a year
A public inquiry into Brighton and Hove Albion's new stadium is expected to delay the project by at least a year. Chief executive Martin Perry said there would be a delay of anything up to 12 months after planning minister Lord Rooker decided the scheme
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Date
Albion make dream start
Albion celebrated their return to Division One with a fantastic victory. Goals by Steve Melton, Paul Brooker and Bobby Zamora clinched a thumping win for the Seagulls in Martin Hinshelwood's first match in charge. It was a stunning result and performance
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Date
Full-Time: Burnley 1 Brighton 3
Albion, in their new away kit of all black, came under threat in the second minute when Little turned to deliver a dangerous cross into the box from the right flank. It was headed away by Watson as far as Grant who fired well over from long range. Albion
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Team News: Burnley v Brighton
Rooky defender Adam Hinshelwood made a shock debut for Albion today on their return to Division One. Manager Martin Hinshelwood drafted in his nephew for the trip to Turf Moor in the absence of unwell Captain Danny Cullip. A stomach bug struck down several
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Town bans sex shops in square
Sex shops and amusement arcades are set to be banned from a town square and other businesses restricted. Adur District Council says a sex shop in Southwick Square, Southwick, is not acceptable. The council owns the buildings and leases them to traders
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Date
Readers help make boy's dream trip reality
Little Jordan Powell is set to get his dream trip to Disneyworld thanks to the generosity of readers of The Argus. More than £1,000 has been donated to the eight-year-old who suffers from a brain tumour and has gone blind in one eye. Jordan's family hope
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Date
Chris Adams: New talent emerges from Academy
This week we saw a declaration of intent from Duncan Fletcher and Nasser Hussain; if you come through the Academy intact, then we will play you in Test cricket. The two debutants at Trent Bridge, Robert Key and Steve Harmison both prospered under the
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Date
Anger of OAP turned away from race
A pensioner was turned away from the races for being a health and safety risk. Harry Tharme, 71, went to Brighton Racecourse for a day out with his family. While his son and granddaughter queued for tickets, Mr Tharme and his wife Brenda joined the queue
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Date
Ten parking tickets in ten minutes
A garage owner was left fuming after he received ten parking tickets in as many minutes. Ian Jowitt, who owns Thwaites Garage, Brighton, had to move his customers' cars out of the garage to make room for a tanker delivering oil. He and his staff parked
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Date
Davies' six of the best
Mark Davies put the brakes on Surrey at Hove yesterday after producing his best bowling display for Sussex. The spinner took 6-83, but his side are still likely to face a difficult task to beat the division one leaders. The visitors go into the third
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Date
PC arrested in child porn case
A Sussex policeman has been arrested on suspicion of downloading child pornography from the internet. The Hastings-based officer was taken to a police station on Tuesday and later released on bail pending further inquiries. The officer, who has not been
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Date
What a mess?
I have phoned the council about refuse collection but get the same old story about teething problems. I think the council is breaking the Trades and Description Act. It advertises a service but does not provide it. It takes our council tax quickly enough
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Date
Good service
I am curious to know how Brighton became such a great place without people protesting. Did the National Park come about because of country land owners' benevolence? Was traffic calming brought about by the road lobby's concern for the environment? Are
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Date
Blame Arafat
In reply to Tony Greenstein (Letters, August 6), the Jews have been seeking a return to their biblical homeland from the time of their conquest and various exiles thousands of years ago. Fleeing near-total annihilation in Europe, the culmination of 2,000
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Date
Motorsport: Turning point for Heal
Dave Heal is torn between having fun and serious business. The Heathfield race ace made an unexpected return to Superbike racing last weekend and has now been offered a permanent deal to ride at the top level again. The only problem is that Heal is enjoying
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Date
Proud to be here
Pride 2002 hits Brighton and Hove today bringing its colourful explosion of music and madness. Last year's flamboyant extravaganza drew 60,000 people to the city, who set tills ringing with their pink pounds. But what was an amazing event was marred by
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Date
Setback for stadium
Brighton and Hove Albion are today preparing to embark on their Division One campaign with a stadium, which would shame many teams in the lower leagues. While the on-field talent is the pride of the city, the ground where they must perform and which will
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Date
Cpome to Brighton for a dirty weekend
It has been 16 days since we last had a rubbish collection at Richmond Place. The shiny, green flyer came through the door telling us collection day was changing to Thursday two weeks ago. It failed to tell us which Thursday. Maybe one in the middle of
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Date
Hoops Talk with Nick Nurse
It is my pleasure to report I have just signed a player who is new to me. He's a two guard who can shoot high percentages from the perimeter. His name? Mike Brown. Yes, I know Mike has been here for a few years. In fact this will be his fourth season
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Date
Bond girl spies a just cause
Bond girl Catherine McQueen set temperatures soaring on an overcast beach. Catherine, 24, the sizzling star of the next 007 movie, Die Another Day, stepped into the waves at Brighton to help promote a campaign to beat skin cancer. She was joined by the
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Date
Killer's wait for sentence
A postman who stabbed his wife to death in their kitchen will have to wait another month to discover his fate. Rajinder Kaur Sidhu, 38, was killed by her husband, Harchand, as her sister tried desperately to get inside the house. Last month Harchand Sidhu
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Cannabis factory raided by police
A drugs factory capable of producing thousands of pounds worth of cannabis was discovered by police during an early-morning raid. About 50 cannabis plants, together with growing equipment, were removed from the attic of the house in Whitley Road, Eastbourne
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Nurse jailed for abusing patient
A male nurse has been jailed for five years for indecently assaulting a disabled patient. Ronald Mason, 59, of Garricks Road, Broadwater, Worthing, was found guilty at Lewes Crown Court yesterday. He repeatedly assaulted a 53-year-old woman, who cannot
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Student tried to smuggle cocaine, court told
A teenager who went on holiday to celebrate passing her exams had £384,000 of cocaine hidden in her suitcase, a court heard. Ruth Barnett, 18, of Radnor Road, Luton, was stopped by Customs officers at Gatwick as she stepped off a flight from Antigua on
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Seafront murder inquiry launched
Police have launched a murder inquiry after a man died from a punch in the face. David Illingworth, 23, was knocked backwards by the blow and hit his head on a road. Police said Mr Illingworth, a former Sussex University student and more recently a fork-lift
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Date
Albion stadium put back a year
A public inquiry into Brighton and Hove Albion's new stadium is expected to delay the project by at least a year. Chief executive Martin Perry said there would be a delay of anything up to 12 months after planning minister Lord Rooker decided the scheme
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Date
Team News: Burnley v Brighton
Rooky defender Adam Hinshelwood made a shock debut for Albion today on their return to Division One. Manager Martin Hinshelwood drafted in his nephew for the trip to Turf Moor in the absence of unwell Captain Danny Cullip. A stomach bug struck down several
