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Poor horses
Only a handful of police officers were present at the Big Top circus in Hove last Thursday night to keep an eye on the animal protesters outside. We were even given a free sideshow of plate-balancing acts from two out-of-town police officers. But it was
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No favours
It was with dismay I read Pam Switzer's comments (Letters, August 1) regarding independent Councillor Jayne Bennett. It seemed strange to criticise someone for working hard for the community and residents of Brighton and Hove. Interestingly, Mrs Switzer
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Running on empty
I have heard the oil companies will not be delivering lead replacement petrol after next year in the south. What is going to happen to drivers, like myself, who have old cars and cannot afford to buy a newer one? I am retired and the car is my only means
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Tennis ace was driven to suicide
A former top tennis player was driven to suicide after losing a court case, an inquest heard. Malcolm Gedge, 52, of Moatcroft Road, Eastbourne, was discovered in his flat by paramedics on March 20 this year. Coroner Brendan Salsbury, sitting at Eastbourne
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Give it a miss
After all the support Brighton and Hove were given by other footie fans during their darkest days, I find it depressing that some Seagulls supporters think its okay to break the boycott of Wimbledon home games, called after the chairman got the nod to
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Franchised football must meet its match
I want to address a number of points made in Ian Hart's column regarding Wimbledon FC and the call by Wimbledon Independent Supporters' Association and the Football Supporters' Federation to boycott matches at Selhurst Park (The Argus, August 14). He
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An extra 25p
On reaching the age of 80, 25p a week is paid with retirement pension. The rate of age addition was specified in the Social Security Act 1975 and has not been reviewed since its introduction. This addition would not buy a first-class postage stamp today
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Nit-picking
Double yellow lines are painted at the kerbside in danger spots in the interest of public safety. Selfish motorists who disregard the welfare of us all to save themselves from walking or taking a bus deserve to be fined heavily and taught to have regard
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National job for airport boss
Heathrow chairman Janis Kong OBE is to join the board at airports operator BAA on September 1. BAA said Ms Kong would continue in her role at Heathrow, which she took up last October. She was previously managing director at Gatwick.
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Recipe for success
A former top level chef has been recruited to spearhead a new catering sector run by recruitment consultancy PSBstaffsign. James Groves-Pyrke will run the industrial and catering desk and will be based in the Uckfield office. He did an apprenticeship
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Butchers warned of health rules
Butchers who flout health rules are being warned they could lose their licences. The warning, by Brighton and Hove City Council, follows the prosecution of a business in Hove. Sayed Ghafoor Ahmadi, owner of Brighton Halal Meats in Portland Road, was fined
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Low profits hit workers' pay
Workers are counting the cost of the faltering economic recovery after it emerged pay rises have only slightly edged up. The latest CBI survey shows manufacturing pay awards averaged 2.7 per cent in the second quarter of this year - a modest improvement
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The mayor was a goat
I have been following the debate about hatless traffic wardens in The Argus. Readers may be interested to know that The Argus is not the only newspaper to feature this story. An article appeared on it in The Sunday Times the week before last in a section
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Left-hand man
Paul Wittgenstein was a one-handed concert pianist, practically unique in classical music annals. Born into a wealthy Viennese family, he was the elder brother of the philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein. He made his piano debut in 1913 but on the outbreak
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August 10: Sussex v Surrey (CC)
Mark Davies put the brakes on Surrey at Hove 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 day leading
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August 9: Sussex v Surrey (CC)
On a heavily rain affected pitch 17 wickets tumbled on the first day of the Championship mach against first division leaders Surrey. When 15 wickets or more fall in a day, the umpires are obliged to make a report to Lord's but it's unlikely that Roy Palmer
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GP shortage hits patients
Patients are being refused access to GP surgeries because of a shortage of doctors in Brighton and Hove. Almost all the surgeries in Hove and several in Brighton say they are no longer accepting new patients because they are overstretched. There are about
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Keep it up
As a follower of Gordon Dean's old Hollywood supporting actors, I am surprised at J Lyons' almost insulting letter. Why not pick on Roger Moodiman's wonderful musicians, most of whom have been dead just as long? No, it seems rather a personal letter to
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Worker risks life for roof man
This is the rooftop drama which prevented police from sending officers to Karims Tandoori to deal with the suspected burglar. A housing official saved a man from jumping 45ft off a ledge by grabbing his arm as he fell. Kevin Gill, a housing officer for
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City's great white elephant
After years of neglect, the future finally looked bright for Brighton's historic Aquarium Terraces. But that was four years ago. The development was meant to become a glorious centrepiece of Brighton's thriving nightlife. Instead, four years behind schedule
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Too harsh
I was dismayed to read the harsh comments by J Lyons on the contributions in the letters page by Gorden Dean on Hollywood supporting actors of the Thirties and Forties. There are bound to be lots of older people who derive pleasure from these accounts
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County League: Round-Up
Chris Johnson produced a match-winning display for Ringmer as they beat Hassocks 3-0 at the Beacon. Johnson scored two superb goals to cap an influential display in midfield as manager Glenn Burvill took charge of his young side for the first time after
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County League: Hillians grab late winner
Steve Harper returned from injury to bag a stoppage time winner as Burgess Hill won 2-1 at Southwick in Matthew Clark County League division one. Hillians trailed 1-0 until the 86th minute against a Wickers outfit who had begun the season with three straight
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Brit hits
With regard to the slightly scathing remarks directed my way by J Lyons (Letters, August 16), I wish to point out some discrepancies. Miles Malleson was the first actor I wrote about so Mr Lyons was not paying attention that week. As for being allowed
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What's up, doc?
News of the latest shortage in the crisis-hit NHS will come as no surprise to many people in Sussex. Anyone forced to wait for an appointment with their doctor already knows there are not enough GPs. Patients are being forced to register with a doctor
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High cost of a Sussex pint
Sussex is one of the most expensive places to drink in England. Bitter, lager and wine are on average dearer than anywhere else. If you want a pint of bitter, you will be extremely lucky to find a Sussex pub selling one for under £2. The price of a pub
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Dream is a nightmare
Empty, expensive and unwanted - descriptions which clung to the Millennium Dome seem to apply equally well to Brighton's Aquarium Terraces. Originally built in 1869, the seafront site was meant to enter the 21st Century with a glorious new lease of life
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Be Bradford
We are continually being told that everything is wonderful here but how does Brighton and Hove appear to the outside world? The past weekend's newspapers offered a different view. In the Guardian, there was a long report that stated Brighton is the most
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Basketball: Bears to take on Thunder
Brighton Bears are ready to take on neighbours Worthing Thunder at the Brighton Centre. The special challenge match on Sunday, September 29 (5pm), is part of a tie-up which will also see Thunder players invited to train with Brighton on a daily basis.
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Proud to go public about our location
We have a few people to thank for Pride. Preparation (including the stall and float) started in March and took Switchboard about two weeks of extra work with at least two volunteers giving up their evenings each day as well as our normal volunteers manning
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Cricket: Sussex hit by Lightning
Sussex's sorry season in the National League continues, although they gave Lancashire a run for their money under the Hove floodlights last night. Disciplined bowling, notably by James Kirtley and off-spinner Mark Davis, made sure the visitors were not
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Hart of the Matter, by Ian Hart
Judging by the size of my postbag in the past week, it's an understatement to say the ongoing Wimbledon saga is an emotive issue. Mr Hillier, from Portslade, said of last week's column: "Perhaps it was provocative writing designed to evoke debate?" If
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Youth Tennis: Mills wins Sussex Open
Joe Mills and Karen Hazzard were the only singles winners from the county at the Sussex Open Championships at West Worthing. The prestigious event had six junior age group categories and attracted entries from all over the South. Joe beat favourite Nick
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Kitson needs time to settle
Albion's new signing Paul Kitson has pleaded with fans not to expect too much too soon on his debut against Wimbledon at Selhurst Park on Saturday. The former West Ham marksman has not started a match for nine months and has spent the summer training
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Kitson can't wait to team up with Zamora
Paul Kitson is "excited" by the prospect of partnering Bobby Zamora after a career playing alongside top class strikers. The Albion newcomer's impressive CV of allies includes Alan Shearer, Peter Beardsley, Andy Cole, Ian Wright and Paolo Di Canio. "Bobby
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Zamora out for two weeks
Albion will be without Bobby Zamora for at least two weeks after he suffered knee ligament damage in Saturday's 2-0 home defeat by Norwich. Zamora was due to have a scan, but the injury settled down over the weekend and he was sent for an x-ray instead
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Arches aid cash flow
Moves to return cash to disgruntled Railtrack shareholders took another step forward with the sale of more than 100 railway arches. Parent company Railtrack Group has sold Railtrack (Spacia) to Railtrack plc, which is to be sold to not-for-profit company
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Small firms face staff insurance crisis
Government officials are to hold talks with the insurance industry amid warnings some firms cannot afford to insure staff against industrial injury. The talks follow claims that soaring employer's liability insurance premiums are threatening to bankrupt
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Gang robs foreign student
A French student was robbed of £500 during an attack by five youths in Shoreham. The 17-year-old victim was surrounded by the gang in Gordon Road on Monday. One of the youths grabbed his arms and he was forced to hand over his wallet containing the cash
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Canon on the move
Centuries of tradition will come to an end as the new Archdeacon of Chichester leaves the historic cathedral city for Brighton. Canon Douglas McKittrick will be the first archdeacon to live away from the city which gives the diocese its name. Canon McKittrick
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Man on abduction charge
A man has appeared in court charged with indecent assault and the alleged abduction of a ten-year-old boy in Bognor. Anthony Valentine, 46, of Boltro Road, Haywards Heath, appeared at Chichester Crown Court today for a plea and directions hearing. He
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Toy dart kills boy, 11
An 11-year-old Sussex boy choked to death on a dart from a toy gun in a tragedy at a holiday park. Scott West was playing with the gun when a 2cm-long soft air dart became lodged in his throat. Nurses staying at the camp thought he was choking on food
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Families' flash flood misery
Families living in a flood-stricken area have complained flash storms are making their homes a health risk. Sussex was soaked with rain a week last Saturday but residents of Elm Road, Portslade, fared worse than most. Three families have criticised the
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Car chase led to prison for thief
A shopflifter led police on a 17-mile chase before abandoning his car and hiding in a railway carriage toilet. The Sussex Police helicopter was scrambled during the search on Thursday, after Dean Bone, 33, of Friars Walk in Worthing, was spotted shoplifting
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Music: Brighton Beach Boys, Hanbury Arms, Brighton, August 21
Brighton actor and film-maker Ralph Brown is no ordinary Beach Boys fan. Not only does he own all their albums and know every song lyric off by heart, he is also the founder of the Brighton Beach Boys. Ralph, who appeared in Withnail And I, Star Wars
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Clean-up on the beaches
Hundreds of volunteers are being sought to carry out a beach survey and clean-up operation across Sussex. Beachwatch 2002, organised by the Marine Conservation Society (MCS), will be held on September 21 and 22. Helpers will form a line and walk across
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Poor horses
Only a handful of police officers were present at the Big Top circus in Hove last Thursday night to keep an eye on the animal protesters outside. We were even given a free sideshow of plate-balancing acts from two out-of-town police officers. But it was
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Thanks, Ruth
An open letter to Ruth (from London, stopping in the Coombe Road area). We met briefly in Woodvale on August 14, when you took the trouble to come to speak to me when I was feeling a bit grey. You brought the sunshine back for me. I can't thank you enough
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Tennis ace was driven to suicide
A former top tennis player was driven to suicide after losing a court case, an inquest heard. Malcolm Gedge, 52, of Moatcroft Road, Eastbourne, was discovered in his flat by paramedics on March 20 this year. Coroner Brendan Salsbury, sitting at Eastbourne
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Tributes to death crash victim
Tributes have been paid to a promising fighter pilot from Eastbourne who was killed in a motorcycle accident. The family of Luke Lockyer, 24, told how his love for challenges led him to embark on a high-flying career in the RAF. The trainee pilot died
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Shop sense
Mrs J M Page is concerned about the site in Rottingdean purchased by Tesco (Letters, August 17). The number of plastic shopping bags carried and shopping trolleys wheeled to and from Rottingdean High Street rather proves there is a high percentage of
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It's a rip-off
I strongly support the call by the Albion Supporters' Club to boycott this weekend's game against Wimbledon (or Franchise) FC over the proposed move to Milton Keynes. The club is being ripped out of its south London heartland and moved 70 miles to Buckinghamshire
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Franchised football must meet its match
I want to address a number of points made in Ian Hart's column regarding Wimbledon FC and the call by Wimbledon Independent Supporters' Association and the Football Supporters' Federation to boycott matches at Selhurst Park (The Argus, August 14). He
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An extra 25p
On reaching the age of 80, 25p a week is paid with retirement pension. The rate of age addition was specified in the Social Security Act 1975 and has not been reviewed since its introduction. This addition would not buy a first-class postage stamp today
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Recipe for success
A former top level chef has been recruited to spearhead a new catering sector run by recruitment consultancy PSBstaffsign. James Groves-Pyrke will run the industrial and catering desk and will be based in the Uckfield office. He did an apprenticeship
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Fastener takeover
Burgess Fasteners, the Burgess Hill-based manufacturer of industrial fastenings, has been taken over by Walters Hexagon of Manchester. The acquisition follows the purchase of Heyco, a major supplier of plastic components to industry by Walters Hexagon
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Butchers warned of health rules
Butchers who flout health rules are being warned they could lose their licences. The warning, by Brighton and Hove City Council, follows the prosecution of a business in Hove. Sayed Ghafoor Ahmadi, owner of Brighton Halal Meats in Portland Road, was fined
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Low profits hit workers' pay
Workers are counting the cost of the faltering economic recovery after it emerged pay rises have only slightly edged up. The latest CBI survey shows manufacturing pay awards averaged 2.7 per cent in the second quarter of this year - a modest improvement
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Do us a favour, Eddie
Eddie Mitchell broke the law, just as much as if he had burgled a house. He did it deliberately on the chance that the authorities would be too busy to catch you. Now he wants to waste more of the same authority's time by raising this hare of a no-hat
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The mayor was a goat
I have been following the debate about hatless traffic wardens in The Argus. Readers may be interested to know that The Argus is not the only newspaper to feature this story. An article appeared on it in The Sunday Times the week before last in a section
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August 20: Sussex v Lancashire (NUL)
Sussex's sorry season in the National League continues, although they gave Lancashire a run for their money under the Hove floodlights. Disciplined bowling, notably by James Kirtley and off-spinner Mark Davis, made sure the visitors were not able to overhaul
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August 10: Sussex v Surrey (CC)
Mark Davies put the brakes on Surrey at Hove 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 day leading
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August 9: Sussex v Surrey (CC)
On a heavily rain affected pitch 17 wickets tumbled on the first day of the Championship mach against first division leaders Surrey. When 15 wickets or more fall in a day, the umpires are obliged to make a report to Lord's but it's unlikely that Roy Palmer
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Boys stab pony in eye
A pony's eye was injured in an attack by two children - one aged just nine - as it grazed in a field. Shocked police were unable to take action against him as he is under ten, the age of criminal responsibility. The injured pony was grazing in a field
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Butlins assaults: Three quizzed
Three men have been arrested in connection with a series of sex attacks at the Butlins holiday camp in Bognor. The suspects were arrested yesterday in connection with Operation Magellan. They helped police with their inquiries and were released on bail
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Toy dart kills boy, 11
An 11-year-old West Sussex boy choked to death on a dart from a toy gun in a tragedy at a holiday park. Scott West was playing with the gun when a 2cm-long soft air dart became lodged in his throat. Nurses staying at the camp thought he was choking on
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Tennis ace was driven to suicide
A former top tennis player from Eastbourne was driven to suicide after losing a court case, an inquest heard. Malcolm Gedge, 52, of Moatcroft Road, was discovered in his flat by paramedics on March 20 this year. Coroner Brendan Salsbury, sitting at Eastbourne
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Job losses loom after buyout
Job losses are expected after a property group bought out an Eastbourne-based construction group in a multi-million pound deal. The Llewellyn Group was yesterday bought out by Rok for £16.3 million. Rok bosses predicted there would be job losses as a
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Keep it up
As a follower of Gordon Dean's old Hollywood supporting actors, I am surprised at J Lyons' almost insulting letter. Why not pick on Roger Moodiman's wonderful musicians, most of whom have been dead just as long? No, it seems rather a personal letter to
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Worker risks life for roof man
This is the rooftop drama which prevented police from sending officers to Karims Tandoori to deal with the suspected burglar. A housing official saved a man from jumping 45ft off a ledge by grabbing his arm as he fell. Kevin Gill, a housing officer for
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Police too busy to nab burglar
A restaurant owner trapped a suspected burglar for more than an hour - but had to let him go when police failed to turn up. Din Mohammed, 41, who has run Karims Tandoori in Blatchington Road, Hove, for 15 years, said his son Dil, 22, discovered the man
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Too harsh
I was dismayed to read the harsh comments by J Lyons on the contributions in the letters page by Gorden Dean on Hollywood supporting actors of the Thirties and Forties. There are bound to be lots of older people who derive pleasure from these accounts
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Free country
In reply to J Lyons being fed up with Gordon Dean's updates on old film stars, Gordon gives pleasure to lots of people. Why should he have to stop? Why doesn't Mr Lyons send photographs of his choice and then we can moan about his? It is still a free
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Brit hits
With regard to the slightly scathing remarks directed my way by J Lyons (Letters, August 16), I wish to point out some discrepancies. Miles Malleson was the first actor I wrote about so Mr Lyons was not paying attention that week. As for being allowed
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Ryman League: Rocks run riot
Richard Hudson fired a first half hat-trick as Bognor thrashed hapless Chertsey 6-0 at Nyewood Lane. Victory however was marred by a 69th minute sending off for home goalkeeper Craig Stoner which is likely to mean a one-match ban and a thigh injury for
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High cost of a Sussex pint
Sussex is one of the most expensive places to drink in England. Bitter, lager and wine are on average dearer than anywhere else. If you want a pint of bitter, you will be extremely lucky to find a Sussex pub selling one for under £2. The price of a pub
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Be Bradford
We are continually being told that everything is wonderful here but how does Brighton and Hove appear to the outside world? The past weekend's newspapers offered a different view. In the Guardian, there was a long report that stated Brighton is the most
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Basketball: Bears to take on Thunder
Brighton Bears are ready to take on neighbours Worthing Thunder at the Brighton Centre. The special challenge match on Sunday, September 29 (5pm), is part of a tie-up which will also see Thunder players invited to train with Brighton on a daily basis.
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Cricket: Skipper Adams demands more
Sussex look like finishing the season bottom of the National League after suffering their eighth Division Two defeat against Lancashire at Hove last night. The visitors squeezed home by four wickets with five balls to spare to leave the Sharks eight points
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Hart of the Matter, by Ian Hart
Judging by the size of my postbag in the past week, it's an understatement to say the ongoing Wimbledon saga is an emotive issue. Mr Hillier, from Portslade, said of last week's column: "Perhaps it was provocative writing designed to evoke debate?" If
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Kitson needs time to settle
Albion's new signing Paul Kitson has pleaded with fans not to expect too much too soon on his debut against Wimbledon at Selhurst Park on Saturday. The former West Ham marksman has not started a match for nine months and has spent the summer training
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Worker risks life for roof man
This is the rooftop drama which prevented police from sending officers to Karims Tandoori to deal with the suspected burglar. A housing official saved a man from jumping 45ft off a ledge by grabbing his arm as he fell. Kevin Gill, a housing officer for
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Youth Tennis: Mills wins Sussex Open
Joe Mills and Karen Hazzard were the only singles winners from the county at the Sussex Open Championships at West Worthing. The prestigious event had six junior age group categories and attracted entries from all over the South. Joe beat favourite Nick
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Kitson needs time to settle
Albion's new signing Paul Kitson has pleaded with fans not to expect too much too soon on his debut against Wimbledon at Selhurst Park on Saturday. The former West Ham marksman has not started a match for nine months and has spent the summer training
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Kitson joins the Seagulls
Albion have landed former Premier League marksman Paul Kitson to link up with goal king Bobby Zamora. Kitson, released by West Ham, has accepted a huge pay cut to sign for a year on a Bosman free transfer, with the option of another year. The ex-Newcastle
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Seagulls want to sign Kitson
Albion want former West Ham forward Paul Kitson to form a partnership with Bobby Zamora. Boss Martin Hinshelwood has been hunting for a striker since his appointment last month and Kitson is the man the Seagulls are after to ease Zamora's scoring burden
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Small firms face staff insurance crisis
Government officials are to hold talks with the insurance industry amid warnings some firms cannot afford to insure staff against industrial injury. The talks follow claims that soaring employer's liability insurance premiums are threatening to bankrupt
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Gang robs foreign student
A French student was robbed of £500 during an attack by five youths in Shoreham. The 17-year-old victim was surrounded by the gang in Gordon Road on Monday. One of the youths grabbed his arms and he was forced to hand over his wallet containing the cash
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Canon on the move
Centuries of tradition will come to an end as the new Archdeacon of Chichester leaves the historic cathedral city for Brighton. Canon Douglas McKittrick will be the first archdeacon to live away from the city which gives the diocese its name. Canon McKittrick
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Assault claim after crime meeting
A fight broke out between two women after a residents' meeting demanding action to stop rising crime in East Worthing. Police are investigating an alleged assault after a woman reported she had been slapped across the face by another woman, whom she said
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Job losses likely after buyout
Job losses are expected after a property group bought out a Sussex-based construction group in a multi-million pound deal. Eastbourne-based Llewellyn Group was yesterday bought out by Rok for £16.3 million. Rok bosses predicted there would be job losses
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Pupils get results online
GCSE students wanting to avoid the torture of collecting their results from school will be able to access them online. While most teenagers will receive their results tomorrow by envelope, pupils at Ratton School in Park Avenue, Eastbourne, can log on
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College staff to vote on strike
Thousands of teaching support staff are set to take part in a strike ballot this autumn in protest at "paltry" pay offers. Public sector union Unison will ballot members across Sussex in the new academic year. Its negotiators have rejected an offer of
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New boss for health body
A Mid Sussex health service watchdog has appointed a new chairman. Betty Fudge takes over at Mid Downs Community Health Council from former chairman Bryan Jones. Mrs Fudge originally trained as a nurse and later worked as a midwife and health visitor.
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Mystery of memorial plaque
A woman wants to return a remembrance plaque to the family of the dead man it commemorates. Sally Kennedy found the small metal tribute to Brian Blacker, who lived from 1939 to 1994, when she moved into a house in Harrington Road, Brighton. The plaque
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Clean-up on the beaches
Hundreds of volunteers are being sought to carry out a beach survey and clean-up operation across Sussex. Beachwatch 2002, organised by the Marine Conservation Society (MCS), will be held on September 21 and 22. Helpers will form a line and walk across
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Thanks, Ruth
An open letter to Ruth (from London, stopping in the Coombe Road area). We met briefly in Woodvale on August 14, when you took the trouble to come to speak to me when I was feeling a bit grey. You brought the sunshine back for me. I can't thank you enough
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Me first
The naming of the alternative therapy shop me! is unfortunate because it could be misleading for those suffering from the neurological disorder ME. I know a number of people with this illness who are seriously affected, vulnerable and easily confused.
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Two confusing
We think intense confusion will be caused by the opening of the new me! store in Queen's Road, Brighton. Colin Barton, chairman of Sussex ME/CFS Society, has every right to feel aggrieved (The Argus, August 19). The society, the largest local myalgic
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Tributes to death crash victim
Tributes have been paid to a promising fighter pilot from Eastbourne who was killed in a motorcycle accident. The family of Luke Lockyer, 24, told how his love for challenges led him to embark on a high-flying career in the RAF. The trainee pilot died
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Shop sense
Mrs J M Page is concerned about the site in Rottingdean purchased by Tesco (Letters, August 17). The number of plastic shopping bags carried and shopping trolleys wheeled to and from Rottingdean High Street rather proves there is a high percentage of
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It's a rip-off
I strongly support the call by the Albion Supporters' Club to boycott this weekend's game against Wimbledon (or Franchise) FC over the proposed move to Milton Keynes. The club is being ripped out of its south London heartland and moved 70 miles to Buckinghamshire
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Murdered girl's uncle wants death penalty
The uncle of a schoolgirl murdered with her playmate in a city park is calling for the return of the death penalty. Ian Heffron's niece, Nicola Fellows, was found dead with Karen Hadaway in Wild Park, Brighton, in 1986. The two nine-year-olds had been
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Fastener takeover
Burgess Fasteners, the Burgess Hill-based manufacturer of industrial fastenings, has been taken over by Walters Hexagon of Manchester. The acquisition follows the purchase of Heyco, a major supplier of plastic components to industry by Walters Hexagon
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Do us a favour, Eddie
Eddie Mitchell broke the law, just as much as if he had burgled a house. He did it deliberately on the chance that the authorities would be too busy to catch you. Now he wants to waste more of the same authority's time by raising this hare of a no-hat
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Between You And Me, by Vanora Leigh
Ouch ... followed by a string of expletives not suitable for a family website. Now I know what an overcooked steak feels like as it sizzles on the barbecue. Sore. I am not a pretty sight (and no smart comments please). My skin colour has been transformed
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August 20: Sussex v Lancashire (NUL)
Sussex's sorry season in the National League continues, although they gave Lancashire a run for their money under the Hove floodlights. Disciplined bowling, notably by James Kirtley and off-spinner Mark Davis, made sure the visitors were not able to overhaul
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Police too busy to nab burglar
A restaurant owner trapped a suspected burglar for more than an hour - but had to let him go when police failed to turn up. Din Mohammed, 41, who has run Karims Tandoori in Blatchington Road, Hove, for 15 years, said his son Dil, 22, discovered the man
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Vitriolic
J Lyons' comments were vitriolic. We all know the faces Gordon Dean sends in. We are that age group, you see, and the one-off stories are grand. Please, Mr Lyons, leave Gordon to do what he is doing. Without these supporting actors, there would have been
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Youth Cricket: Kirtley inspires festival triumph
Sussex fast bowler James Kirtley inspired Eastbourne to victory in the Sussex Festival Junior Under-12s final. Eastbourne defeated Chichester Priory at Hurstpierpoint College, 24 hours after Kirtley took five wickets for the first team in a Shepherd Neame
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Free country
In reply to J Lyons being fed up with Gordon Dean's updates on old film stars, Gordon gives pleasure to lots of people. Why should he have to stop? Why doesn't Mr Lyons send photographs of his choice and then we can moan about his? It is still a free
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In the know
So J Lyons is angered by Gordon Dean's supporting actors articles because he "ignores British actors" and "monopolises" the letters page. I am sorry about that - but Mr Dean has, in fact, included six Brits to my knowledge, including a wonderful lady
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Ryman League: Rocks run riot
Richard Hudson fired a first half hat-trick as Bognor thrashed hapless Chertsey 6-0 at Nyewood Lane. Victory however was marred by a 69th minute sending off for home goalkeeper Craig Stoner which is likely to mean a one-match ban and a thigh injury for
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Seconds out
Brighton and Hove City Council is to be congratulated on its efforts to reduce the number of empty properties in the city, in both the public and private sector. It would be interesting to know how many properties in the city are second homes for people
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Dr Martens League: Borough stroll to win
A stirring second half performance gave Eastbourne Borough a 4-0 victory over Dartford at Priory Lane in the Dr Martens League eastern division. Borough have now scored seven goals in their opening two games and still retain a clean sheet. Dartford completely
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Dr Martens League: Hastings crash
Three Folkestone players arrived late at the Pilot Field last night following a car accident but it was Hastings who crashed to defeat in this Dr Martens League premier division match. The visitors started with ten men after a smash near Rye involving
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Backpacker's girlfriend claims compensation
The girlfriend of a missing Sussex backpacker who Australian police believe was murdered is seeking compensation for her ordeal. Joanne Lees, a former Hove travel agent, was travelling in the Australian Outback with her partner Peter Falconio when they
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Cricket: Skipper Adams demands more
Sussex look like finishing the season bottom of the National League after suffering their eighth Division Two defeat against Lancashire at Hove last night. The visitors squeezed home by four wickets with five balls to spare to leave the Sharks eight points
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Youth Athletics: Ivemy turns up heat
Craig Ivemy won a gold medal at the AAA Under-17s Championships at Birmingham. The Hailsham 3,000m runner added to his All England Schools' title in style. Craig, from Ringmer Community College, picked up the pace with two laps to go. He wore down rival
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Jones makes comeback bid
Nathan Jones launches his bid to make a first team comeback on Saturday with a run-out in the reserves against Crystal Palace at Carshalton tonight. The left-sided Welshman has been out since suffering a knee injury in the pre-season friendly at Bognor
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Boys stab pony in eye
A pony's eye was injured in an attack by two children - one aged just nine - as it grazed in a field. Shocked police were unable to take action against him as he is under ten, the age of criminal responsibility. The injured pony was grazing in a field
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Kitson needs time to settle
Albion's new signing Paul Kitson has pleaded with fans not to expect too much too soon on his debut against Wimbledon at Selhurst Park on Saturday. The former West Ham marksman has not started a match for nine months and has spent the summer training
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Kitson joins the Seagulls
Albion have landed former Premier League marksman Paul Kitson to link up with goal king Bobby Zamora. Kitson, released by West Ham, has accepted a huge pay cut to sign for a year on a Bosman free transfer, with the option of another year. The ex-Newcastle
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Seagulls want to sign Kitson
Albion want former West Ham forward Paul Kitson to form a partnership with Bobby Zamora. Boss Martin Hinshelwood has been hunting for a striker since his appointment last month and Kitson is the man the Seagulls are after to ease Zamora's scoring burden
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Man's body found
A man's body was discovered by a member of the public out walking on Southwick Hill this morning. A post-mortem examination is to be carried out but police said there were no suspicious circumstances. The dead man, aged 27 and from Portslade, was found
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£16m sale helps build up group
Sussex construction company Llewellyn has been sold in a £16 million deal. The firm, which dates back to the end of the 19th Century, has been bought by property group Rok. Exeter-based Rok, which provides construction, property development and facilities
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Job losses likely after buyout
Job losses are expected after a property group bought out a Sussex-based construction group in a multi-million pound deal. Eastbourne-based Llewellyn Group was yesterday bought out by Rok for £16.3 million. Rok bosses predicted there would be job losses
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College staff to vote on strike
Thousands of teaching support staff are set to take part in a strike ballot this autumn in protest at "paltry" pay offers. Public sector union Unison will ballot members across Sussex in the new academic year. Its negotiators have rejected an offer of
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Butlins assaults: Three quizzed
Three men have been arrested in connection with a series of sex attacks at the Butlins holiday camp in Bognor. The suspects were arrested yesterday in connection with Operation Magellan. They helped police with their inquiries and were released on bail
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'Iron will' lawyer dies
A leading lawyer who rose from office boy to become the partner of one of the South-East's biggest firms of solicitors has died aged 91. George Garbutt, who was a partner at Donne Mileham and Haddock of Queen's Road, Brighton, died of pneumonia on Friday
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Plumber sues viscount for £1m
A Sussex lord of the manor is being sued by his plumber for almost £1 million in a dispute over central heating. Viscount Hampden and trustees of the Glynde estate are being taken to court by Lewes firm Roy Hammond & Son. Hammond won its biggest ever
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Student tackles muggers
A Russian student tackled knife-wielding robbers and forced them to give back his wallet. He was walking in Bernard Place at the junction with Whippingham Street, Brighton, when he was held up at knifepoint by two men. The student gave them his wallet
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Mystery of memorial plaque
A woman wants to return a remembrance plaque to the family of the dead man it commemorates. Sally Kennedy found the small metal tribute to Brian Blacker, who lived from 1939 to 1994, when she moved into a house in Harrington Road, Brighton. The plaque
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Ten years of movie archive
A Sussex-based group which has collected a treasure trove of historic film footage is to celebrate its tenth anniversary. The South East Film and Video Archive (Sefva), which is part of the University of Brighton, is home to footage recorded in Sussex
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Music: Junior Kelly, Concorde 2, Brighton, August 21
Junior's unique performance style is popularly known as "singjay" (singing DJ). This approach, along with Junior's arsenal of boom tunes, melodic messages and catchy backing tracks, has scored him a place at the top of the singjay list. Junior comes from
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Music: Monica Vasconcelos & Nois, Komedia, Brighton, August 22
Ravishing Brazilian Monica Vasconcelos started her career in the clubs of Sao Paulo and has been compared to Astrid Gilberto at her finest. Her stunning voice and radiant personality make her a hypnotic live performer. Her band, Nois, love to share their
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Pupils get results online
GCSE students wanting to avoid the torture of collecting their results from school will be able to access them online. While most teenagers will receive their results tomorrow by envelope, pupils at Ratton School in Park Avenue, Eastbourne, can log on
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Beyond belief
The story about the mechanical digger destroying a garden (August 19) defies belief. The destruction is bad enough but the idea that this is meant to be seen as entertaining enough to be a TV show is offensive. To add insult to injury, this programme
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Tory tops list for grilling ministers
Tory Tim Loughton has overtaken the Lib Dems' Norman Baker as the Sussex MP most likely to put ministers on the spot. During the last parliamentary session, Mr Loughton, MP for East Worthing and Shoreham, asked 668 written questions. Only five MPs in
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No favours
It was with dismay I read Pam Switzer's comments (Letters, August 1) regarding independent Councillor Jayne Bennett. It seemed strange to criticise someone for working hard for the community and residents of Brighton and Hove. Interestingly, Mrs Switzer
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Running on empty
I have heard the oil companies will not be delivering lead replacement petrol after next year in the south. What is going to happen to drivers, like myself, who have old cars and cannot afford to buy a newer one? I am retired and the car is my only means
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Me first
The naming of the alternative therapy shop me! is unfortunate because it could be misleading for those suffering from the neurological disorder ME. I know a number of people with this illness who are seriously affected, vulnerable and easily confused.
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Two confusing
We think intense confusion will be caused by the opening of the new me! store in Queen's Road, Brighton. Colin Barton, chairman of Sussex ME/CFS Society, has every right to feel aggrieved (The Argus, August 19). The society, the largest local myalgic
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Give it a miss
After all the support Brighton and Hove were given by other footie fans during their darkest days, I find it depressing that some Seagulls supporters think its okay to break the boycott of Wimbledon home games, called after the chairman got the nod to
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Murdered girl's uncle wants death penalty
The uncle of a schoolgirl murdered with her playmate in a city park is calling for the return of the death penalty. Ian Heffron's niece, Nicola Fellows, was found dead with Karen Hadaway in Wild Park, Brighton, in 1986. The two nine-year-olds had been
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Nit-picking
Double yellow lines are painted at the kerbside in danger spots in the interest of public safety. Selfish motorists who disregard the welfare of us all to save themselves from walking or taking a bus deserve to be fined heavily and taught to have regard
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National job for airport boss
Heathrow chairman Janis Kong OBE is to join the board at airports operator BAA on September 1. BAA said Ms Kong would continue in her role at Heathrow, which she took up last October. She was previously managing director at Gatwick.
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Left-hand man
Paul Wittgenstein was a one-handed concert pianist, practically unique in classical music annals. Born into a wealthy Viennese family, he was the elder brother of the philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein. He made his piano debut in 1913 but on the outbreak
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Between You And Me, by Vanora Leigh
Ouch ... followed by a string of expletives not suitable for a family website. Now I know what an overcooked steak feels like as it sizzles on the barbecue. Sore. I am not a pretty sight (and no smart comments please). My skin colour has been transformed
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GP shortage hits patients
Patients are being refused access to GP surgeries because of a shortage of doctors in Brighton and Hove. Almost all the surgeries in Hove and several in Brighton say they are no longer accepting new patients because they are overstretched. There are about
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Aerial warfare
Mid Sussex residents have vowed to fight an application to extend a mobile phone mast close to their homes and a school. The mast, owned by Mercury on Little Park Farm in Hurstpierpoint, is 15m high but mobile phone operator Orange wants to share and
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Yobs on car rampage
Vandals held a metal pole and traffic cone out of a moving car to smash wing mirrors off more than 80 vehicles in Eastbourne. Police revealed the yobs wreaked havoc in an early-morning spree across the town, causing damage totalling £10,000. So far about
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Tributes to death crash victim
Tributes have been paid to a promising fighter pilot from Eastbourne who was killed in a motorcycle accident. The family of Luke Lockyer, 24, told how his love for challenges led him to embark on a high-flying career in the RAF. The trainee pilot died
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Plumber sues viscount for £1m
A Sussex lord of the manor is being sued by his plumber for almost £1 million in a dispute over central heating. Viscount Hampden and trustees of the Glynde estate are being taken to court by Lewes firm Roy Hammond & Son. Hammond won its biggest ever
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City's great white elephant
After years of neglect, the future finally looked bright for Brighton's historic Aquarium Terraces. But that was four years ago. The development was meant to become a glorious centrepiece of Brighton's thriving nightlife. Instead, four years behind schedule
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Vitriolic
J Lyons' comments were vitriolic. We all know the faces Gordon Dean sends in. We are that age group, you see, and the one-off stories are grand. Please, Mr Lyons, leave Gordon to do what he is doing. Without these supporting actors, there would have been
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Youth Cricket: Kirtley inspires festival triumph
Sussex fast bowler James Kirtley inspired Eastbourne to victory in the Sussex Festival Junior Under-12s final. Eastbourne defeated Chichester Priory at Hurstpierpoint College, 24 hours after Kirtley took five wickets for the first team in a Shepherd Neame
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County League: Round-Up
Chris Johnson produced a match-winning display for Ringmer as they beat Hassocks 3-0 at the Beacon. Johnson scored two superb goals to cap an influential display in midfield as manager Glenn Burvill took charge of his young side for the first time after
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In the know
So J Lyons is angered by Gordon Dean's supporting actors articles because he "ignores British actors" and "monopolises" the letters page. I am sorry about that - but Mr Dean has, in fact, included six Brits to my knowledge, including a wonderful lady
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County League: Hillians grab late winner
Steve Harper returned from injury to bag a stoppage time winner as Burgess Hill won 2-1 at Southwick in Matthew Clark County League division one. Hillians trailed 1-0 until the 86th minute against a Wickers outfit who had begun the season with three straight
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What's up, doc?
News of the latest shortage in the crisis-hit NHS will come as no surprise to many people in Sussex. Anyone forced to wait for an appointment with their doctor already knows there are not enough GPs. Patients are being forced to register with a doctor
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Seconds out
Brighton and Hove City Council is to be congratulated on its efforts to reduce the number of empty properties in the city, in both the public and private sector. It would be interesting to know how many properties in the city are second homes for people
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Dr Martens League: Borough stroll to win
A stirring second half performance gave Eastbourne Borough a 4-0 victory over Dartford at Priory Lane in the Dr Martens League eastern division. Borough have now scored seven goals in their opening two games and still retain a clean sheet. Dartford completely
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Dream is a nightmare
Empty, expensive and unwanted - descriptions which clung to the Millennium Dome seem to apply equally well to Brighton's Aquarium Terraces. Originally built in 1869, the seafront site was meant to enter the 21st Century with a glorious new lease of life
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Dr Martens League: Hastings crash
Three Folkestone players arrived late at the Pilot Field last night following a car accident but it was Hastings who crashed to defeat in this Dr Martens League premier division match. The visitors started with ten men after a smash near Rye involving
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Backpacker's girlfriend claims compensation
The girlfriend of a missing Sussex backpacker who Australian police believe was murdered is seeking compensation for her ordeal. Joanne Lees, a former Hove travel agent, was travelling in the Australian Outback with her partner Peter Falconio when they
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Proud to go public about our location
We have a few people to thank for Pride. Preparation (including the stall and float) started in March and took Switchboard about two weeks of extra work with at least two volunteers giving up their evenings each day as well as our normal volunteers manning
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Cricket: Sussex hit by Lightning
Sussex's sorry season in the National League continues, although they gave Lancashire a run for their money under the Hove floodlights last night. Disciplined bowling, notably by James Kirtley and off-spinner Mark Davis, made sure the visitors were not
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Youth Athletics: Ivemy turns up heat
Craig Ivemy won a gold medal at the AAA Under-17s Championships at Birmingham. The Hailsham 3,000m runner added to his All England Schools' title in style. Craig, from Ringmer Community College, picked up the pace with two laps to go. He wore down rival
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Jones makes comeback bid
Nathan Jones launches his bid to make a first team comeback on Saturday with a run-out in the reserves against Crystal Palace at Carshalton tonight. The left-sided Welshman has been out since suffering a knee injury in the pre-season friendly at Bognor
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Boys stab pony in eye
A pony's eye was injured in an attack by two children - one aged just nine - as it grazed in a field. Shocked police were unable to take action against him as he is under ten, the age of criminal responsibility. The injured pony was grazing in a field
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Police too busy to nab burglar
A restaurant owner trapped a suspected burglar for more than an hour - but had to let him go when police failed to turn up. Din Mohammed, 41, who has run Karims Tandoori in Blatchington Road, Hove, for 15 years, said his son Dil, 22, discovered the man
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Kitson can't wait to team up with Zamora
Paul Kitson is "excited" by the prospect of partnering Bobby Zamora after a career playing alongside top class strikers. The Albion newcomer's impressive CV of allies includes Alan Shearer, Peter Beardsley, Andy Cole, Ian Wright and Paolo Di Canio. "Bobby
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Zamora out for two weeks
Albion will be without Bobby Zamora for at least two weeks after he suffered knee ligament damage in Saturday's 2-0 home defeat by Norwich. Zamora was due to have a scan, but the injury settled down over the weekend and he was sent for an x-ray instead
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Man's body found
A man's body was discovered by a member of the public out walking on Southwick Hill this morning. A post-mortem examination is to be carried out but police said there were no suspicious circumstances. The dead man, aged 27 and from Portslade, was found
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Arches aid cash flow
Moves to return cash to disgruntled Railtrack shareholders took another step forward with the sale of more than 100 railway arches. Parent company Railtrack Group has sold Railtrack (Spacia) to Railtrack plc, which is to be sold to not-for-profit company
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£16m sale helps build up group
Sussex construction company Llewellyn has been sold in a £16 million deal. The firm, which dates back to the end of the 19th Century, has been bought by property group Rok. Exeter-based Rok, which provides construction, property development and facilities
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Man on abduction charge
A man has appeared in court charged with indecent assault and the alleged abduction of a ten-year-old boy in Bognor. Anthony Valentine, 46, of Boltro Road, Haywards Heath, appeared at Chichester Crown Court today for a plea and directions hearing. He
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GP shortage hits patients
Patients are being refused access to GP surgeries because of a shortage of doctors in Brighton and Hove. Almost all the surgeries in Hove and several in Brighton say they are no longer accepting new patients because they are overstretched. There are about
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Attackers leave boy, 16, bleeding
A 16-year-old boy was left with a bleeding nose when two men attacked him for refusing to give them money. The victim suffered a nosebleed, cut eye and swollen face following the incident in Hailsham High Street. Both attackers fled towards the churchyard
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Butlins assaults: Three quizzed
Three men have been arrested in connection with a series of sex attacks at the Butlins holiday camp in Bognor. The suspects were arrested yesterday in connection with Operation Magellan. They helped police with their inquiries and were released on bail
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'Iron will' lawyer dies
A leading lawyer who rose from office boy to become the partner of one of the South-East's biggest firms of solicitors has died aged 91. George Garbutt, who was a partner at Donne Mileham and Haddock of Queen's Road, Brighton, died of pneumonia on Friday
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Plumber sues viscount for £1m
A Sussex lord of the manor is being sued by his plumber for almost £1 million in a dispute over central heating. Viscount Hampden and trustees of the Glynde estate are being taken to court by Lewes firm Roy Hammond & Son. Hammond won its biggest ever
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Fan died from heart attack
An East Sussex football fan collapsed and died in the street after a day out with friends. An inquest into the death of Christopher Byrne, known as Barney, was held yesterday at Eastbourne. The court heard Mr Byrne, 42, of Trevor Gardens, Glynde, near
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Student tackles muggers
A Russian student tackled knife-wielding robbers and forced them to give back his wallet. He was walking in Bernard Place at the junction with Whippingham Street, Brighton, when he was held up at knifepoint by two men. The student gave them his wallet
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Toy dart kills boy, 11
An 11-year-old Sussex boy choked to death on a dart from a toy gun in a tragedy at a holiday park. Scott West was playing with the gun when a 2cm-long soft air dart became lodged in his throat. Nurses staying at the camp thought he was choking on food
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Car chase led to prison for thief
A shopflifter led police on a 17-mile chase before abandoning his car and hiding in a railway carriage toilet. The Sussex Police helicopter was scrambled during the search on Thursday, after Dean Bone, 33, of Friars Walk in Worthing, was spotted shoplifting
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Ten years of movie archive
A Sussex-based group which has collected a treasure trove of historic film footage is to celebrate its tenth anniversary. The South East Film and Video Archive (Sefva), which is part of the University of Brighton, is home to footage recorded in Sussex
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Families' flash flood misery
Families living in a flood-stricken area have complained flash storms are making their homes a health risk. Sussex was soaked with rain a week last Saturday but residents of Elm Road, Portslade, fared worse than most. Three families have criticised the
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Car chase led to prison for thief
A shopflifter led police on a 17-mile chase before abandoning his car and hiding in a railway carriage toilet. The Sussex Police helicopter was scrambled during the search on Thursday, after Dean Bone, 33, of Friars Walk in Worthing, was spotted shoplifting
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Music: Brighton Beach Boys, Hanbury Arms, Brighton, August 21
Brighton actor and film-maker Ralph Brown is no ordinary Beach Boys fan. Not only does he own all their albums and know every song lyric off by heart, he is also the founder of the Brighton Beach Boys. Ralph, who appeared in Withnail And I, Star Wars
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Music: Junior Kelly, Concorde 2, Brighton, August 21
Junior's unique performance style is popularly known as "singjay" (singing DJ). This approach, along with Junior's arsenal of boom tunes, melodic messages and catchy backing tracks, has scored him a place at the top of the singjay list. Junior comes from
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Music: Monica Vasconcelos & Nois, Komedia, Brighton, August 22
Ravishing Brazilian Monica Vasconcelos started her career in the clubs of Sao Paulo and has been compared to Astrid Gilberto at her finest. Her stunning voice and radiant personality make her a hypnotic live performer. Her band, Nois, love to share their
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Pupils get results online
GCSE students wanting to avoid the torture of collecting their results from school will be able to access them online. While most teenagers will receive their results tomorrow by envelope, pupils at Ratton School in Park Avenue, Eastbourne, can log on
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Beyond belief
The story about the mechanical digger destroying a garden (August 19) defies belief. The destruction is bad enough but the idea that this is meant to be seen as entertaining enough to be a TV show is offensive. To add insult to injury, this programme
