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Boundary dispute
Mrs J B Brown (Letters, August 21) seems to have completely missed valid points I would like to reiterate. Councillor Jayne Bennett was elected by the constituents of Goldsmid ward as a Conservative councillor to represent them. The fact she has now switched
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Street life
I must praise the high standard of street entertainment in Hove. Most residents will agree that walking down George Street on a sunny day to the accompaniment of live music is a wonderful experience and a privilege, especially for those of us who are
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August 25: Sussex v Lancashire
Vice-captain James Kirtley is confident Sussex can avoid being sucked into a relegation battle despite the seven-wicket defeat by Lancashire at Hove. One more win should secure their Division One status but Kirtley accepts they cannot afford a repeat
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How to beat school bullies
Schools across Sussex are to be given new advice on how to clamp down on bullying. The Government has drawn up revised guidance for teachers on dealing with bullying, especially the growing problem of text message intimidation. Anti-bullying packs are
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Skier dies in boat collision
A water-skier was killed on his birthday when he collided with a speed boat that was being skippered by his wife. The un-named 34-year-old took to the water yesterday to mark the occasion. He died after hitting the propeller of the boat which was towing
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Refugee hunted in Butlins inquiry
Detectives investigating a series of sex attacks on women at Butlins in Bognor want to speak to a Romanian asylum seeker in connection with the inquiry. Petru Samfira, who has been working at a Rolls-Royce factory, is thought to be the man seen on CCTV
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Streets ahead
Having been chastised somewhat of late for not writing about British supporting actors, even though my theme is Hollywood supporting actors of the Thirties an Forties, I offer -in my opinion - one of the greatest British supporting actors, Sydney Greenstreet
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Testing time for GCSEs
Two years after the Government's revamp of the A-level system Aidan Radnedge reports on how GCSEs are now coming under the spotlight following this year's record results. HERE is a multiple choice test to stretch the brain power of even this summer's
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Testing trivia
With regard to J Lyons' comments about Gordon Dean (Letters, August 16), I, too, am fed up turning to the letters page to find it filled with mundane trivia about long-gone actors and musicians (whatever nationality). I'm sure Mr Dean and Roger Moodiman
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Cricket: Alfriston and Selmeston in final
League champions Alfriston will meet Selmeston in the Cuckmere Valley League's Tommy Lusted Tournament final. Lee Poulton hit 52 and Matthew Jackson added 34 as Alfriston totalled 178-8 in their semi-final against Blackboys. Colin Albright hit 37 in reply
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Cricket: Eagles crowned despite no match
Crawley eagles III are celebrating winning the West Sussex League, even though they didn't play. Patcham conceded their match to gift Eagles the title and set-up a gala evening at the club on Saturday. Eagles first XI won the division four Invitation
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Invitation League: Round-Up
Primmer's men beat Burgess Hill by six wickets after posting 217-4. They skittled the visitors for 166. Chris Hayden (45), Dave Leaver (65 not out) and Joe Seaman (48) were among the runs. Primmer took 7-62. Clymping continued their impressive form with
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Into the fold
I thank Nick Hearn, who congratulated Brighton and Hove City Council's empty property team for returning more than 2,000 private-sector empty properties in the city back into homes since 1993. In Brighton and Hove, 85 per cent of vacant properties are
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Floating rhythms
Steel drum maestro Rachel Hayward played a key role in this weekend's Notting Hill Carnival celebrations. Rachel beat out a joyful, tropical sound from the top of the 38 Bananas float. But it could all have been so different. She is a classically-trained
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Face facts
I am somewhat perplexed by Nick Hearn calling upon Brighton and Hove City Council to stop the 25 per cent reduction in council tax bills for households with single occupancy (Letters, August 21). Surely he cannot be saying that vulnerable groups such
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Our street is a health risk
A woman has declared her road a health hazard after rubbish was left to rot outside her home. Susan Beglan, of Carden Avenue, Brighton, is one of hundreds of residents in the city who has fallen victim to changes in rubbish collection. Mrs Beglan, 58,
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Ryman League: Rooks are rocking
Lewes grabbed a 90th-minute winner to sink Bromley at the Dripping Pan. Bromley probably deserved a draw but fell to the late sucker- punch when the best move of the game saw Danny Davis produce a right-wing cross from which substitute Germaine Amanuel
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Dr Martens: Reds seal first win
Warren Bagnall celebrated his first full game of the season by kick-starting Crawley's campaign with the only goal against Welling at Broadfield Stadium yesterday. Bagnall pounced from close range in the 26th minute although the last touch appeared to
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Watersports need some basic rules
Jet skis and powerboats are becoming very much fashion items. There is a growing interest in their use and you do not even have to be officially a learner. You can buy a jet ski, turn down the training offer, never watch the safety video given free, launch
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Hinsh vows to get it right
Albion manager Martin Hinshelwood has insisted: "We'll get it right." Hinshelwood was in defiant mood after the Seagulls lost for the third match in succession, 2-0 against Walsall at Withdean Stadium yesterday. Quickfire strikes by Steve Corica after
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Greater hit than Imagined
An album produced by Sussex-based Hot Records has hit number one. And Eastbourne rockers Toploader have also helped put the county firmly on the music map by securing the number three spot with Magic Hotel. Eva Cassidy's Imagine has knocked Red Hot Chilli
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Holiday cash spree
The consumer boom might have cooled but shoppers were estimated to have spent more than £500 million on food, alcohol and DIY over the bank holiday weekend. The figures from the Centre for Economics and Business Research said the break was good for retailers
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Euro poll is postponed
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has delayed its wide-ranging poll on the euro to the spring but denied the move was due to lack of interest. A spokesman confirmed it had delayed plans scheduled for this autumn to poll its 135,000 members but said
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Royal and Sun fined £1.35m
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) today fined Horsham-based Royal and Sun Alliance (RSA) £1.35 million - the largest ever penalty under the pensions review. The review was set up by the Personal Investment Authority, an FSA predecessor, after the
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Driver dies in fireball crash
A man died when his car exploded into a fireball after a late-night crash. The accident happened on the A24 between Findon Valley, Worthing, and Findon village at about 11.35pm on Sunday. Police said the dead man was driving a Ford Fiesta when it spun
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Airline crews vote on strike
Cabin crew at low-cost airline easyJet are voting on whether to strike over a pay dispute. The Transport and General Workers' Union (TGWU) believes members will agree to strike action, which is likely to cause disruption to flights from Gatwick. The union
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IT's Darby and Joan differ in their tastes
Silver surfers may be getting web-savvy but men and women are spending their time online in very different ways. A survey by ICM for Age Concern and Barclays revealed 78 per cent of men aged 55-plus used the internet for pursuing hobbies and finding information
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Emale with Stefan Hull
It seems a fear of technology among MPs could put the brakes on the e-government revolution. A survey by training and recruitment firm Parity has found only ten per cent of politicians conduct a quarter or more of their correspondence by email. The vast
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How the net can help businesses
The internet has revolutionised the world of communications, spans all countries and reaches a global audience of more than 544 million people. It enables us to send, receive or search text, pictures, graphics, sounds and moving images. The potential
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August 26: Albion 0 Walsall 2
Withdean's reputation as a fortress for Albion took another knock as Walsall condemned them to a comfortable third straight defeat. Two goals in the space of a minute early on by the Saddlers' cosmopolitan front pair Steve Corica and Jorge Leitao knocked
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Shoebox puss finds his feet
This is one tom cat who had a lucky escape after being abandoned in a shoebox. He was covered in fleas and had two bite marks in his side. A resident called the RSPCA after spotting the desperate five-month-old in the box on the pavement in Lowe Close
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Monica Vasconcelos and Nois, Komedia, Brighton
Brazilian vocalist Monica Vasconcelos and her band Nois were expected to be a major event in Komedia's worldbeat month and they didn't disappoint. The nine-piece line-up contains enough variety to please fans of jazz, Latin or anyone up for a night's
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Advice at taxing talk
Employers in Sussex are in line for free advice from the Inland Revenue. Tax staff will be at an Employer Talk campaign day at The Brighton Centre, on Tuesday, September 3, from 9.30am. The event, the first in the South-East, will offer an opportunity
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Engineers to get a hand-up
An initiative to support engineering firms in Sussex is being launched next week. Business support organisation Sussex Enterprise is staging the Engineering for Excellence event on September 3 at the Copthorne Effingham Park Hotel, near Gatwick. It aims
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Rubbish system
Our rubbish bags were not collected for more than three weeks and when collectors did arrive, they took only a few bags. We cannot even get to the bin room to check electricity and gas meters without fear of being covered in flies. The old system was
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Black Bag weekend
May we thank Brighton and Hove City Council for a happy Black Bag Weekend yet again in the Selhurst Road-Cowley Drive areas of Woodingdean. We seagulls, cats and our other hungry animal friends appreciate the delicacies we found. Thanks. -pp Norman Davis
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August 25: Sussex v Lancashire
Vice-captain James Kirtley is confident Sussex can avoid being sucked into a relegation battle despite the seven-wicket defeat by Lancashire at Hove. One more win should secure their Division One status but Kirtley accepts they cannot afford a repeat
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How to beat school bullies
Schools across Sussex are to be given new advice on how to clamp down on bullying. The Government has drawn up revised guidance for teachers on dealing with bullying, especially the growing problem of text message intimidation. Anti-bullying packs are
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Airline crews vote on
Cabin crew at low-cost airline easyJet are voting on whether to strike over a pay dispute. The Transport and General Workers' Union (TGWU) believes members will agree to strike action, which is likely to cause disruption to flights from Gatwick. The union
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Skier dies in boat collision
A water-skier was killed on his birthday when he collided with a speed boat that was being skippered by his wife. The un-named 34-year-old took to the water yesterday to mark the occasion. He died after hitting the propeller of the boat which was towing
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Refugee hunted in Butlins inquiry
Detectives investigating a series of sex attacks on women at Butlins in Bognor want to speak to a Romanian asylum seeker in connection with the inquiry. Petru Samfira, who has been working at a Rolls-Royce factory, is thought to be the man seen on CCTV
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City hunt for killer
Police are warning the public not to approach a convicted murderer and rapist who vanished minutes after being bailed pending an appeal. They believe Richard Crawford, 41, convicted of raping and murdering an elderly pensioner and attempting to rape another
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Astronaut inspired by son's cancer fight
Astronaut Piers Sellers hopes to become only the third British person to go to space next month. Piers, who was born in Crowborough, will attempt to break the record for the longest space walk. Over the course of three days, he will fix new solar panels
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Streets ahead
Having been chastised somewhat of late for not writing about British supporting actors, even though my theme is Hollywood supporting actors of the Thirties an Forties, I offer -in my opinion - one of the greatest British supporting actors, Sydney Greenstreet
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Bass notes
J Lyons' appeal for more profiles of British supporting actors such as Alfie Bass awoke my very earliest TV comedy memory. In the late Fifties, Alfie co-starred with my namesake, Bill Fraser, in The Army Game. Alfie played the part of Bootsie (excused
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Testing trivia
With regard to J Lyons' comments about Gordon Dean (Letters, August 16), I, too, am fed up turning to the letters page to find it filled with mundane trivia about long-gone actors and musicians (whatever nationality). I'm sure Mr Dean and Roger Moodiman
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Cricket: Alfriston and Selmeston in final
League champions Alfriston will meet Selmeston in the Cuckmere Valley League's Tommy Lusted Tournament final. Lee Poulton hit 52 and Matthew Jackson added 34 as Alfriston totalled 178-8 in their semi-final against Blackboys. Colin Albright hit 37 in reply
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Age concern?
Government figures for 2000-2001 show that 55 per cent of new council tenancies in Brighton and Hove are given to "vulnerable people - not elderly", as against the national average, which is 15 per cent. Unable to find out from staff who these mysterious
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Invitation League: Round-Up
Primmer's men beat Burgess Hill by six wickets after posting 217-4. They skittled the visitors for 166. Chris Hayden (45), Dave Leaver (65 not out) and Joe Seaman (48) were among the runs. Primmer took 7-62. Clymping continued their impressive form with
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Into the fold
I thank Nick Hearn, who congratulated Brighton and Hove City Council's empty property team for returning more than 2,000 private-sector empty properties in the city back into homes since 1993. In Brighton and Hove, 85 per cent of vacant properties are
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Cricket: Findon retain title
Findon thanked rivals Pagham for inspiring them to win the Invitation League for a record-breaking seventh time. Findon recorded a comprehensive win over Lindfield on Saturday to ensure the championship returned to Long Furlong. It is the third consecutive
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Face facts
I am somewhat perplexed by Nick Hearn calling upon Brighton and Hove City Council to stop the 25 per cent reduction in council tax bills for households with single occupancy (Letters, August 21). Surely he cannot be saying that vulnerable groups such
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Rotten response
Residents are being thanked for their patience as Brighton and Hove's rubbish collection chaos continues. But surely the city council cannot bank on much more goodwill as garbage piles up and rots on the streets. Susan Beglan believes the rubbish outside
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Dr Martens: Goodwin saves Borough
Eastbourne Borough super-sub Mark Goodwin scored an injury time goal to secure a 1-1 draw with St Leonards at The Firs in the eastern division clash. Goodwin, who scored the winner in the Sussex Senior Cup final as a substitute, popped up in the third
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Poole to pool
What a wonderful time I and my child and friend had on Saturday, August 18, at the Woodingdean pool. Why more people don't volunteer their services is beyond me. The people there are very helpful and, despite the dilapidated state of the changing rooms
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Dr Martens: Reds seal first win
Warren Bagnall celebrated his first full game of the season by kick-starting Crawley's campaign with the only goal against Welling at Broadfield Stadium yesterday. Bagnall pounced from close range in the 26th minute although the last touch appeared to
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Greater hit than Imagined
An album produced by Sussex-based Hot Records has hit number one. And Eastbourne rockers Toploader have also helped put the county firmly on the music map by securing the number three spot with Magic Hotel. Eva Cassidy's Imagine has knocked Red Hot Chilli
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Protest threatens neighbour's dream
Neighbours in an exclusive residential area are at war over a man's plans to build a house in his back garden. Objectors have launched a petition, stuck posters on trees and cars and urged people to write letters against the application to put a two-storey
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My daughter's killer stole my life
The mother of one of the two schoolgirl victims of the Babes in the Woods killings has broken her silence to tell of her ongoing nightmare and her family's fight for justice. It is almost 16 years since playmates Nicola Fellows and Karen Hadaway were
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Council put my daughter's life at risk
A mother claims her terminally ill daughter's life was put in danger because she could not get an answer from a council's emergency helpline. Ruth Heard and daughter Belinda Dalton were locked out of their home after one of their puppies shut the front
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Driver dies in fireball crash
A man died when his car exploded into a fireball after a late-night crash. The accident happened on the A24 between Findon Valley, Worthing, and Findon village at about 11.35pm on Sunday. Police said the dead man was driving a Ford Fiesta when it spun
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Review: List your valuables against a disaster
Ever wondered what your home contents are worth? Home Contents Tracker from GSP can help you record everything you own and digital images of valuable items. The police say people take far too many chances with their valuables. Very few keep records so
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Net Shopper with Susan Rice
While only a few brave souls would consider carrying out a total kitchen makeover online, most of us are more than happy using the net. We use the Net to search for those accessories and gadgets to make the transformation complete. Try Web Blinds. It
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Airline crews vote on strike
Cabin crew at low-cost airline easyJet are voting on whether to strike over a pay dispute. The Transport and General Workers' Union (TGWU) believes members will agree to strike action, which is likely to cause disruption to flights from Gatwick. The union
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IT's Darby and Joan differ in their tastes
Silver surfers may be getting web-savvy but men and women are spending their time online in very different ways. A survey by ICM for Age Concern and Barclays revealed 78 per cent of men aged 55-plus used the internet for pursuing hobbies and finding information
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Wild Dog going to the depths of the oceans
A web design consultancy has been diving the depths to help an adventure company reach new heights. Brighton-based Wild Dog Design has launched a site for Deep Ocean Expeditions, an Australian company that uses submersibles to take passengers on tours
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Council told to target housing services
Housing benefit services must be targeted better to ensure help is given to people most in need, council bosses have been told. But Mid Sussex District Council's revenue and benefits service was praised by inspectors from the Audit Commission, who awarded
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Skier dies in boat collision
A water-skier was killed on his birthday when he collided with a speed boat that was being skippered by his wife. The un-named 34-year-old took to the water yesterday to mark the occasion. He died after hitting the propeller of the boat which was towing
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Shoebox puss finds his feet
This is one tom cat who had a lucky escape after being abandoned in a shoebox. He was covered in fleas and had two bite marks in his side. A resident called the RSPCA after spotting the desperate five-month-old in the box on the pavement in Lowe Close
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Monica Vasconcelos and Nois, Komedia, Brighton
Brazilian vocalist Monica Vasconcelos and her band Nois were expected to be a major event in Komedia's worldbeat month and they didn't disappoint. The nine-piece line-up contains enough variety to please fans of jazz, Latin or anyone up for a night's
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Lifestyle regime set for award
A Big Brother-style video project persuading people to lead healthier lives has been given Government approval. Brighton and Hove City Council's ninelives project has been used as one of the models for the UK's submission to this week's Earth Summit in
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Advice at taxing talk
Employers in Sussex are in line for free advice from the Inland Revenue. Tax staff will be at an Employer Talk campaign day at The Brighton Centre, on Tuesday, September 3, from 9.30am. The event, the first in the South-East, will offer an opportunity
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Post offices protest
Sussex Enterprise is urging the Government to think again about the proposed closure of up to 80 neighbourhood post offices across Sussex. Throughout the country up to 3,000 post offices may shut, resulting in 40,000 job losses. Director Mike Cook said
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Daniel is a top spark
Apprentice electrician Daniel McGrath has been named one of the best trainees in the country. The 21-year-old from Crawley won the regional Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA) Edmundson Award, one of only nine such awards in the UK. Daniel, who
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Engineers to get a hand-up
An initiative to support engineering firms in Sussex is being launched next week. Business support organisation Sussex Enterprise is staging the Engineering for Excellence event on September 3 at the Copthorne Effingham Park Hotel, near Gatwick. It aims
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Construction has jobs to build on
Building companies in Sussex are being urged to give school leavers a chance as the industry faces a shortage of skilled people. The construction industry is facing a crisis as fewer young people take up places on training courses and apprenticeships.
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Fun, fun, fun
I would like to thank The Argus promotions team and the various venues involved for the lovely days out we have had as a family this summer, using the vouchers from The Argus. Two super days at Hickstead, a lovely morning at Paradise Park in Newhaven,
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Rubbish system
Our rubbish bags were not collected for more than three weeks and when collectors did arrive, they took only a few bags. We cannot even get to the bin room to check electricity and gas meters without fear of being covered in flies. The old system was
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Black Bag weekend
May we thank Brighton and Hove City Council for a happy Black Bag Weekend yet again in the Selhurst Road-Cowley Drive areas of Woodingdean. We seagulls, cats and our other hungry animal friends appreciate the delicacies we found. Thanks. -pp Norman Davis
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Urban Housewife, with Lizzie Enfield
Was forced by youngest rug rat to cease conversation with editor, who had been on verge of commissioning big piece for Sunday magazine from me. I was momentarily distracted from being intelligent, efficient, journalist (who would definitely deliver the
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City hunt for killer
Police are warning the public not to approach a convicted murderer and rapist who vanished minutes after being bailed pending an appeal. They believe Richard Crawford, 41, convicted of raping and murdering an elderly pensioner and attempting to rape another
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Astronaut inspired by son's cancer fight
Astronaut Piers Sellers hopes to become only the third British person to go to space next month. Piers, who was born in Crowborough, will attempt to break the record for the longest space walk. Over the course of three days, he will fix new solar panels
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Bass notes
J Lyons' appeal for more profiles of British supporting actors such as Alfie Bass awoke my very earliest TV comedy memory. In the late Fifties, Alfie co-starred with my namesake, Bill Fraser, in The Army Game. Alfie played the part of Bootsie (excused
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Cricket: Fletching back on top
Fletching roared back to the top of the East Sussex League after a crushing win over already-relegated Wadhurst. With captain Glenn Potter abroad on business, acting skipper Grant Horscroft had no hesitation in asking Wadhurst to bat and they were duly
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Age concern?
Government figures for 2000-2001 show that 55 per cent of new council tenancies in Brighton and Hove are given to "vulnerable people - not elderly", as against the national average, which is 15 per cent. Unable to find out from staff who these mysterious
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Cricket: Findon retain title
Findon thanked rivals Pagham for inspiring them to win the Invitation League for a record-breaking seventh time. Findon recorded a comprehensive win over Lindfield on Saturday to ensure the championship returned to Long Furlong. It is the third consecutive
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Speedway: Loram rescues Eagles
Eastbourne Eagles kept up their bid for speedway's Elite League title with a thrilling 45-45 draw at Coventry last night. Once again Eagles owed a debt to Mark Loram, who for the second match running won the vital last heat. The Sussex squad, however,
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Rotten response
Residents are being thanked for their patience as Brighton and Hove's rubbish collection chaos continues. But surely the city council cannot bank on much more goodwill as garbage piles up and rots on the streets. Susan Beglan believes the rubbish outside
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Crowded out
The week before last, the Government actuarial department issued a report stating that, by 2040, the population of the UK will have been swollen by 15 million immigrants, though this news item was barely mentioned in August's silly season. At the same
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Dr Martens: Goodwin saves Borough
Eastbourne Borough super-sub Mark Goodwin scored an injury time goal to secure a 1-1 draw with St Leonards at The Firs in the eastern division clash. Goodwin, who scored the winner in the Sussex Senior Cup final as a substitute, popped up in the third
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The holiday that stank
It may have been the bank holiday but things were looking bleak on Brighton beach and not just because the temperatures were cool. Seafront traders hoping yesterday's crowds would bring in a healthy cashflow were instead faced by a flow of something a
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Poole to pool
What a wonderful time I and my child and friend had on Saturday, August 18, at the Woodingdean pool. Why more people don't volunteer their services is beyond me. The people there are very helpful and, despite the dilapidated state of the changing rooms
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Cricket: Herstmonceux and Seaford up
Herstmonceux and Seaford have both won promotion from division two of the East Sussex League. The pair meet at Seaford this Saturday in what could be a title decider. Seaford jumped back to the top of the table after beating promotion hopefuls Iden by
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Protest threatens neighbour's dream
Neighbours in an exclusive residential area are at war over a man's plans to build a house in his back garden. Objectors have launched a petition, stuck posters on trees and cars and urged people to write letters against the application to put a two-storey
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Water firm urged to ban masts
A councillor is calling on Southern Water to say no to mobile phone masts being built on its land while there are doubts about health risks. Brighton and Hove city councillor, Jeane Lepper, has made the plea as part of a campaign to oppose a planning
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My daughter's killer stole my life
The mother of one of the two schoolgirl victims of the Babes in the Woods killings has broken her silence to tell of her ongoing nightmare and her family's fight for justice. It is almost 16 years since playmates Nicola Fellows and Karen Hadaway were
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Review: Lessons to build artistic talents
Keats said: "A thing of beauty is a joy forever." For those of us who aspire to create beautiful art, there is help available in Artist!, a lifestyle CD-Rom from Focus Multimedia. Whether you want to make the most of your artistic flair or to dabble in
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Council put my daughter's life at risk
A mother claims her terminally ill daughter's life was put in danger because she could not get an answer from a council's emergency helpline. Ruth Heard and daughter Belinda Dalton were locked out of their home after one of their puppies shut the front
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German student attacked
A German student was headbutted after being approached by four men and women. The group marched up to the 13-year-old boy as he walked along Grand Parade, Eastbourne, and one butted him. He was left traumatised with swollen, bruised eyes. Police, who
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Review: List your valuables against a disaster
Ever wondered what your home contents are worth? Home Contents Tracker from GSP can help you record everything you own and digital images of valuable items. The police say people take far too many chances with their valuables. Very few keep records so
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Airport shamed by delays
Passengers flying out of Gatwick face some of the longest delays in Europe. Only two airports were worse than Gatwick for flight delays last month, according to a report published yesterday. Eurocontrol, which manages European air space, said the UK had
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Net Shopper with Susan Rice
While only a few brave souls would consider carrying out a total kitchen makeover online, most of us are more than happy using the net. We use the Net to search for those accessories and gadgets to make the transformation complete. Try Web Blinds. It
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Hospital online life-saver
A Brighton-based web design company is helping a Cambridge hospital make the most of increased Government information technology spending by putting clinical information online. Dataline Software has signed a contract with Addenbrooke's Hospital to develop
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Prom sewage flood costs traders dear
Traders lost thousands of pounds of bank holiday business as sewage flooded on to a busy promenade. Owners and managers of businesses either side of the Palace Pier in Brighton watched in despair as tourists turned away in disgust. Some restaurateurs
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Virtual gallery set to go online
A single mother has launched an agency to focus on Sussex' photographic talent. Although she had limited photographic experience and no knowledge of how to design and build a web site, Brighton-based Florence Cape decided to combine looking after her
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Travellers' pledge after match cancelled
A cricket match was cancelled just hours before the first ball was due to be bowled when travellers set up camp on the pitch. More than 100 caravans appeared on the council-owned recreation ground in Hill Barn Lane, Worthing. It forced the cancellation
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Wild Dog going to the depths of the oceans
A web design consultancy has been diving the depths to help an adventure company reach new heights. Brighton-based Wild Dog Design has launched a site for Deep Ocean Expeditions, an Australian company that uses submersibles to take passengers on tours
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Unions target new media companies
The TUC is co-ordinating attempts to unionise the UK's new media industry by launching workSMART. It is using the internet to target employees of new economy companies. The scheme, called workSMART, will be launched by TUC general secretary John Monks
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Girl quizzed over dead baby
A teenage girl has been questioned by police about the death of a baby girl. Sussex Police questioned the 17-year-old after the infant was found at a house in Cortis Avenue, Worthing, on Sunday morning. Detectives released her without charge yesterday
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Hinsh in defiant mood
Albion manager Martin Hinshelwood has insisted: "We'll get it right." Hinshelwood was in defiant mood after the Seagulls lost for the third match in succession, 2-0 against Walsall at Withdean Stadium yesterday. Quickfire strikes by Steve Corica after
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Lifestyle regime set for award
A Big Brother-style video project persuading people to lead healthier lives has been given Government approval. Brighton and Hove City Council's ninelives project has been used as one of the models for the UK's submission to this week's Earth Summit in
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Boundary dispute
Mrs J B Brown (Letters, August 21) seems to have completely missed valid points I would like to reiterate. Councillor Jayne Bennett was elected by the constituents of Goldsmid ward as a Conservative councillor to represent them. The fact she has now switched
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Street life
I must praise the high standard of street entertainment in Hove. Most residents will agree that walking down George Street on a sunny day to the accompaniment of live music is a wonderful experience and a privilege, especially for those of us who are
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Post offices protest
Sussex Enterprise is urging the Government to think again about the proposed closure of up to 80 neighbourhood post offices across Sussex. Throughout the country up to 3,000 post offices may shut, resulting in 40,000 job losses. Director Mike Cook said
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Daniel is a top spark
Apprentice electrician Daniel McGrath has been named one of the best trainees in the country. The 21-year-old from Crawley won the regional Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA) Edmundson Award, one of only nine such awards in the UK. Daniel, who
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Construction has jobs to build on
Building companies in Sussex are being urged to give school leavers a chance as the industry faces a shortage of skilled people. The construction industry is facing a crisis as fewer young people take up places on training courses and apprenticeships.
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Fun, fun, fun
I would like to thank The Argus promotions team and the various venues involved for the lovely days out we have had as a family this summer, using the vouchers from The Argus. Two super days at Hickstead, a lovely morning at Paradise Park in Newhaven,
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Urban Housewife, with Lizzie Enfield
Was forced by youngest rug rat to cease conversation with editor, who had been on verge of commissioning big piece for Sunday magazine from me. I was momentarily distracted from being intelligent, efficient, journalist (who would definitely deliver the
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Airport shamed by delays
Passengers flying out of Gatwick face some of the longest delays in Europe. Only two airports were worse than Gatwick for flight delays last month, according to a report published yesterday. Eurocontrol, which manages European air space, said the UK had
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Testing time for GCSEs
Two years after the Government's revamp of the A-level system Aidan Radnedge reports on how GCSEs are now coming under the spotlight following this year's record results. HERE is a multiple choice test to stretch the brain power of even this summer's
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Cricket: Fletching back on top
Fletching roared back to the top of the East Sussex League after a crushing win over already-relegated Wadhurst. With captain Glenn Potter abroad on business, acting skipper Grant Horscroft had no hesitation in asking Wadhurst to bat and they were duly
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Cricket: Eagles crowned despite no match
Crawley eagles III are celebrating winning the West Sussex League, even though they didn't play. Patcham conceded their match to gift Eagles the title and set-up a gala evening at the club on Saturday. Eagles first XI won the division four Invitation
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Floating rhythms
Steel drum maestro Rachel Hayward played a key role in this weekend's Notting Hill Carnival celebrations. Rachel beat out a joyful, tropical sound from the top of the 38 Bananas float. But it could all have been so different. She is a classically-trained
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Speedway: Loram rescues Eagles
Eastbourne Eagles kept up their bid for speedway's Elite League title with a thrilling 45-45 draw at Coventry last night. Once again Eagles owed a debt to Mark Loram, who for the second match running won the vital last heat. The Sussex squad, however,
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Our street is a health risk
A woman has declared her road a health hazard after rubbish was left to rot outside her home. Susan Beglan, of Carden Avenue, Brighton, is one of hundreds of residents in the city who has fallen victim to changes in rubbish collection. Mrs Beglan, 58,
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Crowded out
The week before last, the Government actuarial department issued a report stating that, by 2040, the population of the UK will have been swollen by 15 million immigrants, though this news item was barely mentioned in August's silly season. At the same
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Ryman League: Rooks are rocking
Lewes grabbed a 90th-minute winner to sink Bromley at the Dripping Pan. Bromley probably deserved a draw but fell to the late sucker- punch when the best move of the game saw Danny Davis produce a right-wing cross from which substitute Germaine Amanuel
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The holiday that stank
It may have been the bank holiday but things were looking bleak on Brighton beach and not just because the temperatures were cool. Seafront traders hoping yesterday's crowds would bring in a healthy cashflow were instead faced by a flow of something a
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Watersports need some basic rules
Jet skis and powerboats are becoming very much fashion items. There is a growing interest in their use and you do not even have to be officially a learner. You can buy a jet ski, turn down the training offer, never watch the safety video given free, launch
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Hinsh vows to get it right
Albion manager Martin Hinshelwood has insisted: "We'll get it right." Hinshelwood was in defiant mood after the Seagulls lost for the third match in succession, 2-0 against Walsall at Withdean Stadium yesterday. Quickfire strikes by Steve Corica after
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Cricket: Herstmonceux and Seaford up
Herstmonceux and Seaford have both won promotion from division two of the East Sussex League. The pair meet at Seaford this Saturday in what could be a title decider. Seaford jumped back to the top of the table after beating promotion hopefuls Iden by
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Holiday cash spree
The consumer boom might have cooled but shoppers were estimated to have spent more than £500 million on food, alcohol and DIY over the bank holiday weekend. The figures from the Centre for Economics and Business Research said the break was good for retailers
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Euro poll is postponed
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has delayed its wide-ranging poll on the euro to the spring but denied the move was due to lack of interest. A spokesman confirmed it had delayed plans scheduled for this autumn to poll its 135,000 members but said
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Royal and Sun fined £1.35m
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) today fined Horsham-based Royal and Sun Alliance (RSA) £1.35 million - the largest ever penalty under the pensions review. The review was set up by the Personal Investment Authority, an FSA predecessor, after the
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Water firm urged to ban masts
A councillor is calling on Southern Water to say no to mobile phone masts being built on its land while there are doubts about health risks. Brighton and Hove city councillor, Jeane Lepper, has made the plea as part of a campaign to oppose a planning
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Review: Lessons to build artistic talents
Keats said: "A thing of beauty is a joy forever." For those of us who aspire to create beautiful art, there is help available in Artist!, a lifestyle CD-Rom from Focus Multimedia. Whether you want to make the most of your artistic flair or to dabble in
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German student attacked
A German student was headbutted after being approached by four men and women. The group marched up to the 13-year-old boy as he walked along Grand Parade, Eastbourne, and one butted him. He was left traumatised with swollen, bruised eyes. Police, who
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Airport shamed by delays
Passengers flying out of Gatwick face some of the longest delays in Europe. Only two airports were worse than Gatwick for flight delays last month, according to a report published yesterday. Eurocontrol, which manages European air space, said the UK had
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Bailed killer may have fled to coast
Police have launched an urgent appeal for help in catching a convicted killer who vanished after being bailed pending an appeal. They believe Richard Crawford, 41, convicted of raping and murdering one elderly pensioner and attempting to rape another,
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Emale with Stefan Hull
It seems a fear of technology among MPs could put the brakes on the e-government revolution. A survey by training and recruitment firm Parity has found only ten per cent of politicians conduct a quarter or more of their correspondence by email. The vast
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Hospital online life-saver
A Brighton-based web design company is helping a Cambridge hospital make the most of increased Government information technology spending by putting clinical information online. Dataline Software has signed a contract with Addenbrooke's Hospital to develop
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Prom sewage flood costs traders dear
Traders lost thousands of pounds of bank holiday business as sewage flooded on to a busy promenade. Owners and managers of businesses either side of the Palace Pier in Brighton watched in despair as tourists turned away in disgust. Some restaurateurs
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How the net can help businesses
The internet has revolutionised the world of communications, spans all countries and reaches a global audience of more than 544 million people. It enables us to send, receive or search text, pictures, graphics, sounds and moving images. The potential
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Virtual gallery set to go online
A single mother has launched an agency to focus on Sussex' photographic talent. Although she had limited photographic experience and no knowledge of how to design and build a web site, Brighton-based Florence Cape decided to combine looking after her
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Travellers' pledge after match cancelled
A cricket match was cancelled just hours before the first ball was due to be bowled when travellers set up camp on the pitch. More than 100 caravans appeared on the council-owned recreation ground in Hill Barn Lane, Worthing. It forced the cancellation
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Man dies after crash
An elderly man died after being struck by a car as he crossed a road. The 89-year-old victim, from Battle, was crossing Battle High Street with his wife, also aged 89, on Wednesday, August 21, at 2.20pm. Both were in collision with a car driven by a 63
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German student attacked
A German student was headbutted after being approached by four men and women. The group marched up to the 13-year-old boy as he walked along Grand Parade, Eastbourne, and one butted him. He was left traumatised with swollen, bruised eyes. Police, who
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Unions target new media companies
The TUC is co-ordinating attempts to unionise the UK's new media industry by launching workSMART. It is using the internet to target employees of new economy companies. The scheme, called workSMART, will be launched by TUC general secretary John Monks
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Dead man identified
A man who died during a late-night boating trip has been named. The body of Roland Jeffrey, 41, of Stocker Road, Bognor, was recovered from the sea near the town's pier after he launched a dinghy from the beach early on Sunday. Police believe Mr Jeffrey
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Appeal after man is injured
A man was found lying in the road with serious head injuries after a night out with friends. Daniel May, 23, from Heathfield, was discovered on the A265 Burwash Road, Heathfield, close to the junction with Newick Road at 11.15pm on Sunday. Friends believed
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Girl quizzed over dead baby
A teenage girl has been questioned by police about the death of a baby girl. Sussex Police questioned the 17-year-old after the infant was found at a house in Cortis Avenue, Worthing, on Sunday morning. Detectives released her without charge yesterday
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August 26: Albion 0 Walsall 2
Withdean's reputation as a fortress for Albion took another knock as Walsall condemned them to a comfortable third straight defeat. Two goals in the space of a minute early on by the Saddlers' cosmopolitan front pair Steve Corica and Jorge Leitao knocked
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Hinsh in defiant mood
Albion manager Martin Hinshelwood has insisted: "We'll get it right." Hinshelwood was in defiant mood after the Seagulls lost for the third match in succession, 2-0 against Walsall at Withdean Stadium yesterday. Quickfire strikes by Steve Corica after
