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Terrace Talk, with Roz South
After all the waiting, the rumours, the hot tips from those 'in the know' and all the celebrity gossip, Big Brother finally invited Martin Hinshelwood into the Diary Room. An invitation that came squeakily close to the end of what's been a seriously weird
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Parking hat confusion continues
Motorists who try to get their parking tickets quashed because they were given out by hatless traffic wardens may not be refunded after all. When challenged by Eddie Mitchell, a photographer at The Argus, Brighton and Hove City Council officials said
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Conservation for commuters
Some years ago, the Pembroke and Princes district was designated a conservation area. It would seem the only conservation is the right of commuters and, more recently, travellers to dump their vehicles in our residential streets for long periods. Brighton
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Greens want Fatboy details disclosed
Green Party politicians are calling for all planning arrangements made before last month's Fatboy Slim beach party to be made public. The Greens on Brighton and Hove council say the number of stewards and police on duty, the incident and evacuation procedures
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Think of it This Way, by John Parry
As someone who regularly walks for exercise on the Hove promenade between the Peace Statue and the Lagoon, I have become cautious about young children. Sadly, I would be concerned about returning a little boy's football that had inadvertently come in
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Clear skies for air festival
Eastbourne's big summer event, the free four-day Airbourne aviation festival, is well and truly under way. Aircraft old and new roared through the clear summer sky yesterday as thousands of delighted onlookers shielded their eyes against the sun to catch
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Cagey remarks
I have followed the correspondence on the Spirit Of The Horse show with interest. I did not visit the show so cannot comment one way or another on the condition of the animals, although, presumably, if there was any cause for concern the RSPCA would have
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Drowned out
Early last Saturday evening, I took the No 5B bus from Preston Park to Hangleton. What should have been a pleasant journey was spoiled by a bunch of loud-mouthed yobs who sat at the back of the upper deck and stunned the rest of the passengers into miserable
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Club's late licence bid fails
Neighbours are celebrating after magistrates threw out an application for a drinks licence at a new night club. The club's future was today in question - applicants Po Na Na had planned to invest £1.5 million in the venue at the Aquarium Terraces on Brighton
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Van flamb?
The Highways Department is reviewing parking throughout Brighton and Hove and I am advised it "may make changes to the current regulations as part of the review". The residents' parking permit scheme makes no distinction between private and commercial
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Cricket: House hammers double century
Will House hammered a superb unbeaten double century to help Sussex II to a remarkable six-wicket victory over Northamptonshire at Hastings yesterday. Carl Hopkinson also scored his second hundred of the match to give Sussex a comfortable win with 10.2
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Add-mirable
Alex Gordon-Brown has shown a head for figures his namesake the Chancellor of the Exchequer would be proud of. At the age of ten, he has gained an A in his A-level maths exam. It is "sum" achievement and adds up to a promising future.
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Cruel coward
The youth who slashed his dog's throat committed a cowardly act of cruelty and was rightly punished by a ten-year ban on keeping animals. However, he should have been treated equally in law to an adult committing the same crime. If persons, no matter
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Man cleared of race abuse
A man has been cleared of racially abusing the Indian supervisor of a toy shop in Churchill Square, Brighton. But Lee Gumbrell, 20, formerly of Swallow Court, Whitehawk, Brighton, was found guilty of an alternative charge of using threatening words or
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Too vicious to keep animals again
I was appalled and horrified by the front-page news about the poor dog that had been brutalised by its 14-year-old owner (The Argus, August 13). I had been in the same situation as he when I lived in a suburb of London. I had bought my maisonette in Hounslow
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Dr Martens League: Hastings play down title talk
Hastings United boss George Wakeling has already ruled out back-to-back promotions. United are back in the Dr Martens top-flight for the first time in three years after winning the Eastern Division title last season. First up is a tough trip to Worcester
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Albion protect proud record
Paul Brooker is aiming to continue Albion's "dream" start and an incredible unbeaten home run. The Seagulls have not lost a Saturday match at Withdean since Leyton Orient were 1-0 winners in the Third Division in January 2000. That record comes under
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Tug-of-love cat returned
A Mid Sussex woman was in tears as she handed a cat back to his original owners after they took her to court. But she has vowed to fight on and see if there is any way she can get him back. Fiona May, 34, had to hand Binky - or Wally, as he was previously
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Drivers gear up for 700-van demo
The centre of Brighton and Hove could grind to a halt during Monday morning's rush hour as hundreds of van drivers stage a protest against council parking policies. Tradesmen and small businesses plan a traffic-jamming convoy of up to 700 vehicles snaking
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A-levels: The big round-up
There were tears and hugs, grins and gasps for breath, and a few puzzled looks among the A-level students in Brighton. There were several hangovers being nursed from the night before - and many more hangovers being planned for the morning after. It was
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Teenager's stereo seized
A Portslade teenager whose loud music made her neighbours' lives a misery has had her stereo equipment seized. Brighton magistrates ordered two stereos confiscated from Jodie Hitchings by Brighton and Hove City Council to be permanently forfeited. Hitchings
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Eubank makes citizen's arrest
Boxer Chris Eubank has made a citizen's arrest after spotting a man wanted by police in connection with an alleged fraud. The former world champion was dining at a restaurant in the Hilton Hotel, central London when he saw the 46-year-old man leaving
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Campaigners' fears for downland
Countryside campaigners have only a month to object to parts of the Downs losing conservation safeguards. Draft orders to end area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB) protection for land not in the proposed South Downs national park are due to be published
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Boy, 10, aces maths A-level
A child prodigy has eased his way to a top-class maths A-level at the age of ten. Alex Gordon-Brown was celebrating an A grade yesterday, just seven months after starting the course. His achievement is all the more striking since the renowned difficulty
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Art: Douglas Gordon, Centre For University Of Brighton, until September 10
The university launches its new centre for contemporary visual arts with an exhibition of work by the 1996 Turner Prize winner. The exhibition features one work: A sound and installation piece entitled What You Want Me To Say, 1999. The work, which is
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This week's jazz, from August 16
On August 17, Brunswick Festival continues with its annual Jazz In The Square event from 12pm-6pm, featuring Lawrence Jones' Jazz For Small Dogs and Sambossa. There's also Latin music in the square as part of Sunday's "fun day". On August 19, renowned
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Opera: Albert Herring, Glyndebourne, until Sunday, August 25
Benjamin Britten's opera set in Loxford, Suffolk, opens with the search for a May Queen. When it is decreed no girl is virtuous enough, Albert Herring, a young male of unquestionable chastity, is elected instead. His unimpeachable character is challenged
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Art: Richard Cuerden, Charleston Gallery, Lewes, until August 25
Richard Cuerden graduated from the Royal College of Art in 2001 with a sell-out show. He was described in The Independent as one of the college's "brightest fine-art prospects". A performer on the West End stage in shows such as Cats and 42nd Street until
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Clubs this week, from August 16
There's plenty of choice for dancefloor divas, from a mid-week trip to the Eighties to the hip-hop delights of DJ Mark B. YOOF CLUB, Core Club, Kings Road, Brighton, August 21 Everyone knows Wednesday night is the start of the weekend ... sort of. Anyway
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Stage: Stepping Out, Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne, until September 14
"The distance doesn't matter, it is only the first step that's difficult." We all know that quote in one form or another. For Richard Harris, it might constitute a background context for his witty examination of the foibles of a group of amateurish tap
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Music: Rox 2002, Fontwell Park Racecourse, August 17-18
Boogie on down to Fontwell Park Racecourse for Rox 2002 - the South's largest free music and arts festival. Last year, more than 60,000 people flocked to the event which was held on Bognor beach. This year, the event has been moved to a bigger, more accommodating
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Comic gets serious on glass danger
Funnyman Alistair McGowan was absolutely serious when he spoke of the dangers of glass and litter on the beach. The television impressionist was in Brighton yesterday to launch the Environment Agency's Beachbeat campaign. The nationwide programme has
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Terrace Talk, with Roz South
After all the waiting, the rumours, the hot tips from those 'in the know' and all the celebrity gossip, Big Brother finally invited Martin Hinshelwood into the Diary Room. An invitation that came squeakily close to the end of what's been a seriously weird
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Parking hat confusion continues
Motorists who try to get their parking tickets quashed because they were given out by hatless traffic wardens may not be refunded after all. When challenged by Eddie Mitchell, a photographer at The Argus, Brighton and Hove City Council officials said
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Put up or shut up
I am tired of reading letters from Gordon Dean. Who is this person who is allowed to monopolise the letters page almost nightly? Equally, I am tired of reading about old or dead US supporting film actors. Most of the characters have been dead for more
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Conservation for commuters
Some years ago, the Pembroke and Princes district was designated a conservation area. It would seem the only conservation is the right of commuters and, more recently, travellers to dump their vehicles in our residential streets for long periods. Brighton
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Greens want Fatboy details disclosed
Green Party politicians are calling for all planning arrangements made before last month's Fatboy Slim beach party to be made public. The Greens on Brighton and Hove council say the number of stewards and police on duty, the incident and evacuation procedures
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Feedback, with Rebecca Stephens
When rock musician Paul Weller sang about The Changingman, he had no idea The Argus would take him so literally. "What I can't be today - I can be tomorrow," he sang. I don't know whether managing director Paul Weller fancied becoming footballer Paul
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Think of it This Way, by John Parry
As someone who regularly walks for exercise on the Hove promenade between the Peace Statue and the Lagoon, I have become cautious about young children. Sadly, I would be concerned about returning a little boy's football that had inadvertently come in
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Clear skies for air festival
Eastbourne's big summer event, the free four-day Airbourne aviation festival, is well and truly under way. Aircraft old and new roared through the clear summer sky yesterday as thousands of delighted onlookers shielded their eyes against the sun to catch
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Walk don't run
It really is a great disappointment to a lot of people to learn that George Street, Hove, will remain open to all traffic from 4pm each weekday. We had hoped 6pm would become the new time, allowing us all to shop in peace and safety. When the street re-opens
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Racing: Tom helps put Lewes back on track
A determined effort to put Lewes back on the map as a training centre is bearing fruit with the opening of a mile-long woodfibre gallop. Lewes produced a Cheltenham Gold Cup winner (Saffron Tartan) and Derby winner (Charlottown) when trainers like Towser
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Van flamb?
The Highways Department is reviewing parking throughout Brighton and Hove and I am advised it "may make changes to the current regulations as part of the review". The residents' parking permit scheme makes no distinction between private and commercial
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Cricket: House hammers double century
Will House hammered a superb unbeaten double century to help Sussex II to a remarkable six-wicket victory over Northamptonshire at Hastings yesterday. Carl Hopkinson also scored his second hundred of the match to give Sussex a comfortable win with 10.2
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Pedal paucity
Adam Trimingham stated that only a minority of cyclists ignored red lights and one-way systems, were unlit at night, rode on the pavement and so on (The Argus, August 8). Sorry, Adam, you used the wrong word. The correct one is majority. Last Wednesday
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Add-mirable
Alex Gordon-Brown has shown a head for figures his namesake the Chancellor of the Exchequer would be proud of. At the age of ten, he has gained an A in his A-level maths exam. It is "sum" achievement and adds up to a promising future.
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Ryman League Round-Up
Worthing boss Barry Lloyd expects to field three new faces against Ashford. Lloyd has signed Gary Young from Pagham, Crawley's Steve Sargent and Tom Graves from Withdean. Wideman Wesley Lopez is injured and right winger Paul Rapps is struggling to be
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Cruel coward
The youth who slashed his dog's throat committed a cowardly act of cruelty and was rightly punished by a ten-year ban on keeping animals. However, he should have been treated equally in law to an adult committing the same crime. If persons, no matter
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Too vicious to keep animals again
I was appalled and horrified by the front-page news about the poor dog that had been brutalised by its 14-year-old owner (The Argus, August 13). I had been in the same situation as he when I lived in a suburb of London. I had bought my maisonette in Hounslow
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Cricket: Kirtley gets England call up
James Kirtley was today named as Darren Gough's replacement in England's squad for next month's ICC Champions' Trophy tournament. The call up provides the Sussex fast bowler with a lifeline for next year's World Cup. The 27-year-old seamer feared his
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Albion protect proud record
Paul Brooker is aiming to continue Albion's "dream" start and an incredible unbeaten home run. The Seagulls have not lost a Saturday match at Withdean since Leyton Orient were 1-0 winners in the Third Division in January 2000. That record comes under
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Investors lose in Marconi deal
Shareholders in stricken telecoms firm Marconi could be left owning less than one per cent of the group following a rescue financial restructuring deal. Investors have already suffered heavy losses after watching their shares dive from more than £12 at
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Thieves silence radio station
Listeners who tuned in to a radio station heard nothing but static fuzz because thieves had stolen the transmitter aerial. Burgess Hill-based Bright 106.4 FM was inundated with phone calls from angry listeners who were missing the breakfast show. They
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Tug-of-love cat returned
A Mid Sussex woman was in tears as she handed a cat back to his original owners after they took her to court. But she has vowed to fight on and see if there is any way she can get him back. Fiona May, 34, had to hand Binky - or Wally, as he was previously
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Clear skies for air festival
Eastbourne's big summer event, the free four-day Airbourne aviation festival, is well and truly under way. Aircraft old and new roared through the clear summer sky yesterday as thousands of delighted onlookers shielded their eyes against the sun to catch
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Drivers gear up for 700-van demo
The centre of Brighton and Hove could grind to a halt during Monday morning's rush hour as hundreds of van drivers stage a protest against council parking policies. Tradesmen and small businesses plan a traffic-jamming convoy of up to 700 vehicles snaking
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Joining forces to fight fraud
Police and chartered accountants in Sussex are pooling their knowledge to provide an expert view of fraud and its prevention. Fraud expert and author Julia Penny, from chartered accountancy firm Chantrey Vellacott DFK, is to address experts at a seminar
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Our A-level diaries
We followed the progress of three Brighton students as they went through revision, exams and the anxious climax of results day. KATE NICHOLLS, 18, of Hampstead Road, Brighton, studied A-levels in history, English language and German at Varndean College
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Residents' rubbish rage protest
A second group of residents have dumped their rubbish in the street after they grew tired of waiting for it to be collected. As we reported on Wednesday, people in Bolney Road, Moulsecoomb, Brighton, left their rubbish in the street. Dustcarts have since
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Teenager's stereo seized
A Portslade teenager whose loud music made her neighbours' lives a misery has had her stereo equipment seized. Brighton magistrates ordered two stereos confiscated from Jodie Hitchings by Brighton and Hove City Council to be permanently forfeited. Hitchings
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Campaigners' fears for downland
Countryside campaigners have only a month to object to parts of the Downs losing conservation safeguards. Draft orders to end area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB) protection for land not in the proposed South Downs national park are due to be published
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Woman quizzed over beach drama
Police were today due to resume questioning a woman suspected of driving her car on to a beach and trying to strangle a 15-month-old girl with seaweed. The toddler was in the care of social services after being plucked to safety by police after the alleged
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Blues Brother who turned green
After years as a Blues Brother, James Kelly has reinvented himself as an eco-friendly businessman. He toured Britain as understudy to the two leads and later stage manager in the Official Tribute to the Blues Brothers. In almost ten years as understudy
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Boy, 10, aces maths A-level
A child prodigy has eased his way to a top-class maths A-level at the age of ten. Alex Gordon-Brown was celebrating an A grade yesterday, just seven months after starting the course. His achievement is all the more striking since the renowned difficulty
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Playground sex pest strikes
Police were today hunting a man wearing women's underwear who indecently exposed himself to two 13-year-old girls in Lindfield. Details of the incident last Sunday have only just been released. The girls were in a children's play area in Hickmans Lane
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£100,000 for 'surgery of future'
An East Sussex NHS trust was today awarded £100,000 to set up a "GP surgery of the future". Health minister John Hutton said the cash would establish a primary care centre in the area covered by Eastbourne Downs Primary Care Trust. The centre will have
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On Stage This Week, from August 16
Whether you're into Hollywood glitz, Berlin decadence, classic rock'n'roll or Ayckbourn's comedy, you're catered for. SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, Congress Theatre, Eastbourne, until August 17 Sparkling Hollywood musical which parodies the transition of silent
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Children: Mr Men & Little Misses' Holiday At The Seaside, Worthing Pavilion, August 22
It's holiday time and Mr Happy is organising a trip to the beach. With so much to do, he calls a host of other well-known, colourful characters for help. As their trip draws nearer, their organisational skills are put to test - just whose idea was it
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Stage: Stepping Out, Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne, until September 14
"The distance doesn't matter, it is only the first step that's difficult." We all know that quote in one form or another. For Richard Harris, it might constitute a background context for his witty examination of the foibles of a group of amateurish tap
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Music: Rox 2002, Fontwell Park Racecourse, August 17-18
Boogie on down to Fontwell Park Racecourse for Rox 2002 - the South's largest free music and arts festival. Last year, more than 60,000 people flocked to the event which was held on Bognor beach. This year, the event has been moved to a bigger, more accommodating
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Get ready for The King of all parties
Elvis fans will be dusting off their blue suede shoes to mark the 25th anniversary of Elvis Presley's death. The Exclusive Elvis Express Club, based in Brighton, is staging a night to remember at the Hilton Brighton West Pier hotel. President Lee Dawson
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Put up or shut up
I am tired of reading letters from Gordon Dean. Who is this person who is allowed to monopolise the letters page almost nightly? Equally, I am tired of reading about old or dead US supporting film actors. Most of the characters have been dead for more
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When will they take rubbish?
As a resident of Forge Close and a council taxpayer, I would like to find out when my rubbish will be collected. It has been three weeks since we have seen a refuse cart and I have had to take my own rubbish to the tip. It's hardly surprising the city
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Great teacher
I was delighted to hear on Southern FM Darren Vallier had won a season ticket to watch Albion matches. Darren is a wonderful deputy headteacher at the Goldstone Primary School in Hove. He is a popular and gifted man and a delight to talk to. -Lesley Kite
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Feedback, with Rebecca Stephens
When rock musician Paul Weller sang about The Changingman, he had no idea The Argus would take him so literally. "What I can't be today - I can be tomorrow," he sang. I don't know whether managing director Paul Weller fancied becoming footballer Paul
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Walk don't run
It really is a great disappointment to a lot of people to learn that George Street, Hove, will remain open to all traffic from 4pm each weekday. We had hoped 6pm would become the new time, allowing us all to shop in peace and safety. When the street re-opens
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Racing: Tom helps put Lewes back on track
A determined effort to put Lewes back on the map as a training centre is bearing fruit with the opening of a mile-long woodfibre gallop. Lewes produced a Cheltenham Gold Cup winner (Saffron Tartan) and Derby winner (Charlottown) when trainers like Towser
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Pedal paucity
Adam Trimingham stated that only a minority of cyclists ignored red lights and one-way systems, were unlit at night, rode on the pavement and so on (The Argus, August 8). Sorry, Adam, you used the wrong word. The correct one is majority. Last Wednesday
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Speedway: Eagles back on top
Eastbourne Eagles beat Ipswich 47-43 in a thriller at Foxhall Stadium last night to keep up the pressure at the top of the Elite League table. After trailing early on, they made good use of tacticals to draw level with two heats to go, before slamming
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Cycle sense
According to Policing Sussex, crime is down in the county and police numbers are rising. Also, we are informed that neighbourhood police teams are delivering excellence in local policing. Can residents look forward to the police delivering excellence
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Speedway: World Cup winner roars into Arlington
World Cup winner Ryan Sullivan roars into Arlington Stadium tomorrow night. Flying Ryan is speedway's man of the moment, having led Australia to victory last weekend and shot to the top of the world championship rankings with back-to-back wins in the
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Bitter at binbags
A second group of residents has dumped their rubbish in the street in desperation at being forced to live next to a growing pile of rotting binbags. When Brighton and Hove City Council announced it was changing residents' refuse collection days they said
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Let sleeping dogs lie in shade
I have noticed a great many dog owners taking their dogs out shopping in the sun. While it is not so bad if the dogs are on the move, to tie them up outside shops in the glaring sun is very disturbing and not a good idea at all. Dogs should be left in
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Golf: Partridge cleans up at Littlehampton
Justin Partridge won the Sussex PGU Riseborough Memorial at Littlehampton for the first time in a career in which he has cleaned-up most of the premier trophies. A five under par 135 (68, 67) in perfect conditions was sufficient for a two-stroke victory
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Ryman League Round-Up
Worthing boss Barry Lloyd expects to field three new faces against Ashford. Lloyd has signed Gary Young from Pagham, Crawley's Steve Sargent and Tom Graves from Withdean. Wideman Wesley Lopez is injured and right winger Paul Rapps is struggling to be
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We need our post offices
The predicted closure of more than 80 post offices across Sussex will be a kick in the teeth for the elderly population. Post offices provide a multitude of services, as well as mail delivery for the public, from bill payments to pensions. It is vital
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Ryman League: Horsham unveil new faces
Horsham will have eight new faces on parade for their Ryman League Division One South trip to Dulwich Hamlet tomorrow. John Maggs completed his pre-season signing spree this week by recruiting former Millwall and Leyton Orient midfielder Dean Worsfield
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Dr Martens League : Reds' captain fearless
New Crawley captain Peter Fear believes he's about to embark on a second successive Dr Martens League title-winning campaign. The former Wimbledon and Oxford midfielder might not be able to lead his new club out in tomorrow's home opener against Hednesford
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Cricket: Kirtley gets England call up
James Kirtley was today named as Darren Gough's replacement in England's squad for next month's ICC Champions' Trophy tournament. The call up provides the Sussex fast bowler with a lifeline for next year's World Cup. The 27-year-old seamer feared his
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New jobs for extra shift
Workers at the UK Peugeot plant have signalled the go-ahead for 700 new jobs to be created, by voting in favour of new shift patterns. A fourth shift was proposed by the firm to expand production of the 206 model and to manufacture a new 206 estate model
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Expansion is fashionable
Swedish clothing retailer Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) was sizing up further expansion in the UK after seeing sales soar in the past half-year. The group plans to open six more UK stores before Christmas and said it could eventually have more than 150
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Investors lose in Marconi deal
Shareholders in stricken telecoms firm Marconi could be left owning less than one per cent of the group following a rescue financial restructuring deal. Investors have already suffered heavy losses after watching their shares dive from more than £12 at
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Thieves silence radio station
Listeners who tuned in to a radio station heard nothing but static fuzz because thieves had stolen the transmitter aerial. Burgess Hill-based Bright 106.4 FM was inundated with phone calls from angry listeners who were missing the breakfast show. They
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Practice takes on partner
Solicitor Nick Fagg has joined the Sussex law firm of Rix and Kay as a partner. Specialising in property and private client work, he joins the firm's Heathfield office after 14 years with a law firm in Bexhill. He said: "I will be responsible for the
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Work, earn and learn
Sussex youngsters are being targeted by the Learning and Skills Council in a campaign which will feature in one of the UK's favourite soaps. The Real Work, Real Pay option of modern apprenticeships will feature on posters in Coronation Street's Rovers
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Joining forces to fight fraud
Police and chartered accountants in Sussex are pooling their knowledge to provide an expert view of fraud and its prevention. Fraud expert and author Julia Penny, from chartered accountancy firm Chantrey Vellacott DFK, is to address experts at a seminar
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Our A-level diaries
We followed the progress of three Brighton students as they went through revision, exams and the anxious climax of results day. KATE NICHOLLS, 18, of Hampstead Road, Brighton, studied A-levels in history, English language and German at Varndean College
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Jobs blow at resorts
Unemployment in Brighton and Hove is more than double the average for the South-East. The number of people out of work and claiming benefit in the city stood at 4,994 last month, 3.7 per cent of the workforce. In Sussex, only Hastings, with 4.5 per cent
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Residents' rubbish rage protest
A second group of residents have dumped their rubbish in the street after they grew tired of waiting for it to be collected. As we reported on Wednesday, people in Bolney Road, Moulsecoomb, Brighton, left their rubbish in the street. Dustcarts have since
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Woman quizzed over beach drama
Police were today due to resume questioning a woman suspected of driving her car on to a beach and trying to strangle a 15-month-old girl with seaweed. The toddler was in the care of social services after being plucked to safety by police after the alleged
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Blues Brother who turned green
After years as a Blues Brother, James Kelly has reinvented himself as an eco-friendly businessman. He toured Britain as understudy to the two leads and later stage manager in the Official Tribute to the Blues Brothers. In almost ten years as understudy
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Woman wants action over seagull 'pests'
A mother worried seagulls will attack her children has hit out at Brighton and Hove council for not doing anything to protect them. Julia Elliot, of Tennis Road, Hove, says the birds are nesting on her roof and have already attacked foreign students lodging
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On Stage This Week, from August 16
Whether you're into Hollywood glitz, Berlin decadence, classic rock'n'roll or Ayckbourn's comedy, you're catered for. SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, Congress Theatre, Eastbourne, until August 17 Sparkling Hollywood musical which parodies the transition of silent
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Gigs This Week, from August 16
This week there's a choice of Irish crooning, an actor-turned pop wannabe, a reggae veteran or the latest in home-grown rock. DOMINIC KIRWAN, Pavilion Theatre, Worthing, August 16 The Irish singer returns to the venue for an easy-listening evening of
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Children: Mr Men & Little Misses' Holiday At The Seaside, Worthing Pavilion, August 22
It's holiday time and Mr Happy is organising a trip to the beach. With so much to do, he calls a host of other well-known, colourful characters for help. As their trip draws nearer, their organisational skills are put to test - just whose idea was it
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Date
Get ready for The King of all parties
Elvis fans will be dusting off their blue suede shoes to mark the 25th anniversary of Elvis Presley's death. The Exclusive Elvis Express Club, based in Brighton, is staging a night to remember at the Hilton Brighton West Pier hotel. President Lee Dawson
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Date
When will they take rubbish?
As a resident of Forge Close and a council taxpayer, I would like to find out when my rubbish will be collected. It has been three weeks since we have seen a refuse cart and I have had to take my own rubbish to the tip. It's hardly surprising the city
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Date
Great teacher
I was delighted to hear on Southern FM Darren Vallier had won a season ticket to watch Albion matches. Darren is a wonderful deputy headteacher at the Goldstone Primary School in Hove. He is a popular and gifted man and a delight to talk to. -Lesley Kite
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Cagey remarks
I have followed the correspondence on the Spirit Of The Horse show with interest. I did not visit the show so cannot comment one way or another on the condition of the animals, although, presumably, if there was any cause for concern the RSPCA would have
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Drowned out
Early last Saturday evening, I took the No 5B bus from Preston Park to Hangleton. What should have been a pleasant journey was spoiled by a bunch of loud-mouthed yobs who sat at the back of the upper deck and stunned the rest of the passengers into miserable
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Club's late licence bid fails
Neighbours are celebrating after magistrates threw out an application for a drinks licence at a new night club. The club's future was today in question - applicants Po Na Na had planned to invest £1.5 million in the venue at the Aquarium Terraces on Brighton
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Speedway: Eagles back on top
Eastbourne Eagles beat Ipswich 47-43 in a thriller at Foxhall Stadium last night to keep up the pressure at the top of the Elite League table. After trailing early on, they made good use of tacticals to draw level with two heats to go, before slamming
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Cycle sense
According to Policing Sussex, crime is down in the county and police numbers are rising. Also, we are informed that neighbourhood police teams are delivering excellence in local policing. Can residents look forward to the police delivering excellence
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Speedway: World Cup winner roars into Arlington
World Cup winner Ryan Sullivan roars into Arlington Stadium tomorrow night. Flying Ryan is speedway's man of the moment, having led Australia to victory last weekend and shot to the top of the world championship rankings with back-to-back wins in the
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Bitter at binbags
A second group of residents has dumped their rubbish in the street in desperation at being forced to live next to a growing pile of rotting binbags. When Brighton and Hove City Council announced it was changing residents' refuse collection days they said
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Let sleeping dogs lie in shade
I have noticed a great many dog owners taking their dogs out shopping in the sun. While it is not so bad if the dogs are on the move, to tie them up outside shops in the glaring sun is very disturbing and not a good idea at all. Dogs should be left in
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Golf: Partridge cleans up at Littlehampton
Justin Partridge won the Sussex PGU Riseborough Memorial at Littlehampton for the first time in a career in which he has cleaned-up most of the premier trophies. A five under par 135 (68, 67) in perfect conditions was sufficient for a two-stroke victory
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We need our post offices
The predicted closure of more than 80 post offices across Sussex will be a kick in the teeth for the elderly population. Post offices provide a multitude of services, as well as mail delivery for the public, from bill payments to pensions. It is vital
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Ryman League: Horsham unveil new faces
Horsham will have eight new faces on parade for their Ryman League Division One South trip to Dulwich Hamlet tomorrow. John Maggs completed his pre-season signing spree this week by recruiting former Millwall and Leyton Orient midfielder Dean Worsfield
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Man cleared of race abuse
A man has been cleared of racially abusing the Indian supervisor of a toy shop in Churchill Square, Brighton. But Lee Gumbrell, 20, formerly of Swallow Court, Whitehawk, Brighton, was found guilty of an alternative charge of using threatening words or
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Dr Martens League: Hastings play down title talk
Hastings United boss George Wakeling has already ruled out back-to-back promotions. United are back in the Dr Martens top-flight for the first time in three years after winning the Eastern Division title last season. First up is a tough trip to Worcester
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Dr Martens League : Reds' captain fearless
New Crawley captain Peter Fear believes he's about to embark on a second successive Dr Martens League title-winning campaign. The former Wimbledon and Oxford midfielder might not be able to lead his new club out in tomorrow's home opener against Hednesford
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Geese in pond shooting
A goose died and another was left seriously injured after being shot at the Mill Pond in Storrington. The white geese were found with head and neck injuries at the pond in Mill Lane. Details of the incident, which happened on Monday, have only just been
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New jobs for extra shift
Workers at the UK Peugeot plant have signalled the go-ahead for 700 new jobs to be created, by voting in favour of new shift patterns. A fourth shift was proposed by the firm to expand production of the 206 model and to manufacture a new 206 estate model
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Expansion is fashionable
Swedish clothing retailer Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) was sizing up further expansion in the UK after seeing sales soar in the past half-year. The group plans to open six more UK stores before Christmas and said it could eventually have more than 150
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Practice takes on partner
Solicitor Nick Fagg has joined the Sussex law firm of Rix and Kay as a partner. Specialising in property and private client work, he joins the firm's Heathfield office after 14 years with a law firm in Bexhill. He said: "I will be responsible for the
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Work, earn and learn
Sussex youngsters are being targeted by the Learning and Skills Council in a campaign which will feature in one of the UK's favourite soaps. The Real Work, Real Pay option of modern apprenticeships will feature on posters in Coronation Street's Rovers
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Jobs blow at resorts
Unemployment in Brighton and Hove is more than double the average for the South-East. The number of people out of work and claiming benefit in the city stood at 4,994 last month, 3.7 per cent of the workforce. In Sussex, only Hastings, with 4.5 per cent
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A-levels: The big round-up
There were tears and hugs, grins and gasps for breath, and a few puzzled looks among the A-level students in Brighton. There were several hangovers being nursed from the night before - and many more hangovers being planned for the morning after. It was
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A-levels: The big round-up
West Sussex students opened envelopes with trembling figures as they picked up their A-level results yesterday. There were tears of joy and disappointment. But after two years of hard work, all the West Sussex teenagers looked relieved the waiting was
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A-levels: The big round-up
There was agony and ecstasy as teenagers across East Sussex finally opened their A-level results yesterday. For some it was confirmation of their hard work. Others gasped with surprise at unexpected passes or fails. The sun shone as students filed into
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A-levels: The big round-up
There were tears of joy and cheers of elation at colleges across Mid Sussex as students celebrated record A-level passes. Most schools across the district reported their best-ever results. Students collecting their grades yesterday were the first to try
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Eubank makes citizen's arrest
Boxer Chris Eubank has made a citizen's arrest after spotting a man wanted by police in connection with an alleged fraud. The former world champion was dining at a restaurant in the Hilton Hotel, central London when he saw the 46-year-old man leaving
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Divers rescued from struggling boat
Two divers were rescued during an air and sea operation off Eastbourne last night when their boat lost its power and drifted away. A lifeboat scrambled to rescue the pair also suffered problems when it began to take on water. The drama began about 22
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Travellers leave huge clean-up bill
A clean-up operation to remove rubbish left by travellers at a site in Burgess Hill is set to cost thousands of pounds. Refuse and cars dumped on a series of sites need to be removed and the land secured to prevent further occupation. Police moved ten
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Tug-of-love cat returned
A Mid Sussex woman was in tears as she handed a cat back to his original owners after they took her to court. But she has vowed to fight on and see if there is any way she can get him back. Fiona May, 34, had to hand Binky - or Wally, as he was previously
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Thieves silence radio station
Listeners who tuned in to a radio station heard nothing but static fuzz because thieves had stolen the transmitter aerial. Burgess Hill-based Bright 106.4 FM was inundated with phone calls from angry listeners who were missing the breakfast show. They
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Woman wants action over seagull 'pests'
A mother worried seagulls will attack her children has hit out at Brighton and Hove council for not doing anything to protect them. Julia Elliot, of Tennis Road, Hove, says the birds are nesting on her roof and have already attacked foreign students lodging
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Art: Douglas Gordon, Centre For University Of Brighton, until September 10
The university launches its new centre for contemporary visual arts with an exhibition of work by the 1996 Turner Prize winner. The exhibition features one work: A sound and installation piece entitled What You Want Me To Say, 1999. The work, which is
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This week's jazz, from August 16
On August 17, Brunswick Festival continues with its annual Jazz In The Square event from 12pm-6pm, featuring Lawrence Jones' Jazz For Small Dogs and Sambossa. There's also Latin music in the square as part of Sunday's "fun day". On August 19, renowned
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Gigs This Week, from August 16
This week there's a choice of Irish crooning, an actor-turned pop wannabe, a reggae veteran or the latest in home-grown rock. DOMINIC KIRWAN, Pavilion Theatre, Worthing, August 16 The Irish singer returns to the venue for an easy-listening evening of
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Opera: Albert Herring, Glyndebourne, until Sunday, August 25
Benjamin Britten's opera set in Loxford, Suffolk, opens with the search for a May Queen. When it is decreed no girl is virtuous enough, Albert Herring, a young male of unquestionable chastity, is elected instead. His unimpeachable character is challenged
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Art: Richard Cuerden, Charleston Gallery, Lewes, until August 25
Richard Cuerden graduated from the Royal College of Art in 2001 with a sell-out show. He was described in The Independent as one of the college's "brightest fine-art prospects". A performer on the West End stage in shows such as Cats and 42nd Street until
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Clubs this week, from August 16
There's plenty of choice for dancefloor divas, from a mid-week trip to the Eighties to the hip-hop delights of DJ Mark B. YOOF CLUB, Core Club, Kings Road, Brighton, August 21 Everyone knows Wednesday night is the start of the weekend ... sort of. Anyway
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Comic gets serious on glass danger
Funnyman Alistair McGowan was absolutely serious when he spoke of the dangers of glass and litter on the beach. The television impressionist was in Brighton yesterday to launch the Environment Agency's Beachbeat campaign. The nationwide programme has
