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How's it possible?
So Tanya Streeter broke the world free diving record after plummeting to a depth of 525 feet. How is this possible? Submarine crews, when they have to escape, use a special chamber and diving equipment and are warned to rise slowly, otherwise they will
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Helpline to beat back to school blues
Parents worried about their children going back to school can phone a helpline. Parentline Plus, a national charity, has set up the 24-hour line for information and help in Sussex before the new term begins next month. The charity has reported 40 per
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Milk of kindness
Exactly what is the Government supposed to do about milk prices (Opinion, August 24)? The whole system is now so totally caught up in EU quotas and subsidies that no one government can extricate itself from this mess without massive cash injections. No
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Late in leaf
So the Liberal Democrats are suddenly concerned about overhanging trees in Aldrington Halt in Westbourne ward (The Argus, August 23)? What a pity these Johnny-come-latelies have just become interested in the area. I reported the trees at the beginning
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Broken link
The Whitehawk Community Voice registers concern about the lack of consideration for the community when the selection was made of Labour Party candidates for future ward councillors. No account was taken of the very hard work and the positive links that
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Blitz on student attacks a success
A crackdown on attacks on foreign students has been hailed a success after residents helped to identify the culprits. The blitz on troublemakers followed a string of attacks on language school students. They had resulted in several students being injured
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Directionless
Brighton's historic Aquarium Terraces is becoming the city's white elephant. The refusal of a 2am licence for the Po Na Na nightclub is typical of affairs in Brighton of late: A nightclub receives planning permission from the local authority, the location
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Duff dream
The Aquarium Terrace site in Brighton is full of empty shops and is not the showpiece we were promised. Yet Brighton and Hove City Council, in its brief for the proposed King Alfred development, includes shops when many of the few in the immediate area
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Deaf ears so often create disasters
The debacle at Brighton's Aquarium Terraces is yet another example of how Brighton and Hove City Council's refusal to listen to residents and amenity groups has met with disastrous results. Although The Argus may persist in claiming the new development
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Remembering Josef Locke
It was a pleasant surprise to read the correspondence from Roy J Banks about Josef Locke (Letters, August 20). I am 74 years old. When I was in my 20s, I used to work in shows and pantomimes with Josef. What a decent man he was. Once, I was in panto Aladdin
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Street blitz on rogue motorists
A blitz on illegal parking and abandoned vehicles which could put lives at risk has been launched by police in Hove. Police, council and fire brigade bosses have joined forces to tackle the problem in Hove. They are worried lives could be put at risk
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You stole my memories
To the person who claimed my Sony camcorder from Gatwick Airport on August 13: Please return the tape that was in it to me. It is of no use to you. This is irreplaceable footage of my baby and I would like it back. Please send it to 41 Southdown Road,
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Thanks for finding my case
I would like to thank an unknown gentleman who found my briefcase, which had been stolen from my car some time between late Saturday afternoon and early evening. My car was in the garage. I had not locked up because I was going out again. -F E Fickwiler
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I use additive
I, too, drive an old car similar to C R C Ashby (Letters, August 21) but have never used lead replacement petrol. Instead, I buy Castrol Valvemaster, a lead replacement petrol additive, at Halfords. Directions for use are printed on the bottle. There
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Advisors' new name
Accountants and business advice specialist Mazars Neville Russell, which has an office in Brighton, is to adopt a shortened name. From September 1, the firm will operate under the title Mazars. Senior partner Richard Hopkins said: "Since 1998, we have
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A Chinese way to de-stress your workforce
Personal fitness trainer David Hall is bringing a calming touch to hectic workplaces as he introduces tai chi to busy employees. David, with 11 years' experience in the health and fitness industry, is taking the most gentle of the martial arts to local
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Five lined up for a juicy invention prize
Five Brighton firms are short-listed for a new award. Entries for The Baker Tilley Invention in Business Juicy Award have been whittled down to a handful of local businesses that have come up with new ideas in the past year. They will now be put to the
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Prisoner starts cell fire
An investigation has been launched after a prisoner set fire to himself in a cell at Brighton police station. Custody officers were alerted to the blaze when smoke began pouring from the remand cell. Nearby cells had to be evacuated and officers used
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For those in peril
Merchant Navy Day is again being commemorated by the Sussex Branch of the TS Vindicatrix Association. We will be holding a Service of Remembrance in St Philip's Church, New Church Road, Hove, at 3pm on Sunday, September 1. We are pleased to welcome the
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Pebble patrol
I, too, am appalled at the lack of regulation along our shores. Surely there should be some form of licence or test for any powered craft and a modified form of certification for those manning wind-powered craft? As with motor vehicles, there is always
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Blast finders
Tim Wittington's bank holiday afternoon digging in the front garden ended with police cordoning it off. A metal object unearthed by Tim and his brother Johnny proved to be an old grenade. Experts had to be called to examine the weapon and make sure the
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Youth Rugby: Sussex hand out lesson down under
Sussex under-16s gave the southern hemisphere a lesson in rugby. They won four and drew one of their six matches on tour down under. They beat St Joseph's College 41-0, drew 10-10 against the under-17 side before moving on to New Zealand where theyovercame
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Proper police
I wonder if readers are aware of the service we receive from our local police force? I travelled to London on Tuesday morning last week and returned to my home at 8.30 on Wednesday evening. On entering, I found my home had been broken into and ransacked
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Cricket: Horsham triumph in floodlight final
Sussex League chiefs are ready to drag club cricket into the 21st century after their historic light show at the County Ground. Horsham and Hastings Priory, the two most powerful clubs in the Sussex League, contested a first ever day-night county cup
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Cricket: Sussex collapse again
For a team talking about a top three finish after beating Surrey a couple of weeks ago, Sussex are giving a pretty good impression of a side on the slide at the moment. Beaten by Lancashire last week after they lost seven first innings wickets for 50,
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Hart of the Matter, with Ian Hart
No one said it was going to be a cakewalk. Defeats against Wimbledon and Walsall over the most forgettable Bank Holiday weekend in Albion's recent history were not in the script. There has been much mud-slinging and name-calling about the Wimbledon boycott
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Albion face injury crisis
Albion expect to be without four key players, including goal king Bobby Zamora, for Saturday's south coast derby against Portsmouth. Manager Martin Hinshelwood rates Zamora, his new strike partner Paul Kitson, goalkeeper Michel Kuipers and right winger
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Tough times in metals
Profits at news and information firm Metal Bulletin profits were wiped out after some of the toughest trading conditions in more than 20 years. The group, which is named after its flagship magazine, said its core metals, minerals and mining division had
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Blunkett visits jail
Home Secretary David Blunkett today admitted there were "serious problems" at Lewes prison. Prison governor Paul Carroll used an official visit by Mr Blunkett to demand extra investment in the jail, which has the worst drugs record in England and Wales
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Family's grief for fall girl
The devastated aunt of a toddler who died after falling from a first-floor window has spoken of her family's grief. Three-year-old Leonilda Veall, known by her family as Nilda, of Western Road, St Leonards, died after tumbling 15ft on to concrete at a
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Airport heist: New appeal
Detectives today renewed their appeal for witnesses to a £250,000 security van robbery at Gatwick airport. They said they had a much clearer idea of what happened during the robbery on a Brinks Ltd security van, delivering and collecting foreign currency
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Stars bid radio man farewell
Actress Susannah York joined stars from across Sussex to say goodbye to Keith Slade, one of the leading lights of local radio. Mr Slade, a jazz and amateur dramatics devotee, died aged 74 two weeks ago. The service at Woodvale Crematorium was packed with
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Warning to kite surfers
Kite-surfers have been warned they are endangering light aircraft around Shoreham airport. The airport issued the alert to surfers who use kites to pull them in the Lancing and Shoreham Beach area, saying they pose a threat on flight paths. People who
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Silent skies on September 11
Passengers are choosing not to fly on September 11, the first anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America. At least seven transatlantic flights from Gatwick have so far been cancelled because of low bookings as people decide not to travel. British
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Give yourself up, killer told
Police today appealed for a convicted murderer to give himself up after a confirmed sighting in the Brighton area. Richard Crawford, 41, is thought to have travelled to the city after failing to turn up for an appeal hearing at the High Court in Edinburgh
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Petterson eager for Pompey challenge
Brighton goalkeeper Andy Petterson hopes to face former club Portsmouth on Saturday after making his debut during the 2-0 defeat against Walsall. Petterson was drafted in by manager Martin Hinshelwood in place of the Michel Kuipers who is suffering with
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Police focus on graffiti
Spy cameras could be used in a bid to catch graffiti criminals in action. The warning comes after attacks on properties and vehicles in Shoreham. A car left in Pond Road had the word "dreds" sprayed on both sides and the word "sorry" across the passenger
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On idling
D Bennet complains about those who don't work and don't want to work and wants their economic support to be curtailed (Letters, August 26). So when do we start cutting the dividend flows that keep various idle rich types idle and rich? -Ian Fyvie, Golf
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Helpline to beat back to school blues
Parents worried about their children going back to school can phone a helpline. Parentline Plus, a national charity, has set up the 24-hour line for information and help in Sussex before the new term begins next month. The charity has reported 40 per
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Milk of kindness
Exactly what is the Government supposed to do about milk prices (Opinion, August 24)? The whole system is now so totally caught up in EU quotas and subsidies that no one government can extricate itself from this mess without massive cash injections. No
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Late in leaf
So the Liberal Democrats are suddenly concerned about overhanging trees in Aldrington Halt in Westbourne ward (The Argus, August 23)? What a pity these Johnny-come-latelies have just become interested in the area. I reported the trees at the beginning
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Femme fatale
I read with interest Andrew Morris's comments about his and his boyfriend's bad experience in a gay club, presumably involving straight women (Letters, August 23). I am curious how he knew they were straight. Do gay women wear labels or do they so seldom
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Blitz on student attacks a success
A crackdown on attacks on foreign students has been hailed a success after residents helped to identify the culprits. The blitz on troublemakers followed a string of attacks on language school students. They had resulted in several students being injured
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Duff dream
The Aquarium Terrace site in Brighton is full of empty shops and is not the showpiece we were promised. Yet Brighton and Hove City Council, in its brief for the proposed King Alfred development, includes shops when many of the few in the immediate area
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Thanks for finding my case
I would like to thank an unknown gentleman who found my briefcase, which had been stolen from my car some time between late Saturday afternoon and early evening. My car was in the garage. I had not locked up because I was going out again. -F E Fickwiler
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Ban this racket
Those going around the town in cars with a hideous row blaring should receive a heavy fine. This very loud rubbish, if there is a hell, would be the first sound heard on arrival. It's typical of this day and age. -L James, Second Avenue, Hove
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Between You and Me, by Vanora Leigh
There were three of them . . . small, innocuous, white dots about the size of pinheads, so tiny they were barely discernible on the X-ray. Yet those minute dots were responsible for a most unsettling weekend, 48 hours in which I started making lists of
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August 27: Leicestershire v Sussex (CC)
For a team talking about a top three finish after beating Surrey a couple of weeks ago, Sussex are giving a pretty good impression of a side on the slide at the moment. Beaten by Lancashire last week after they lost seven first innings wickets for 50,
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Family's grief for fall girl
The devastated aunt of a toddler who died after falling from a first-floor window has spoken of her family's grief. Three-year-old Leonilda Veall, known by her family as Nilda, of Western Road, St Leonards, died after tumbling 15ft on to concrete at a
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A Chinese way to de-stress your workforce
Personal fitness trainer David Hall is bringing a calming touch to hectic workplaces as he introduces tai chi to busy employees. David, with 11 years' experience in the health and fitness industry, is taking the most gentle of the martial arts to local
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Five lined up for a juicy invention prize
Five Brighton firms are short-listed for a new award. Entries for The Baker Tilley Invention in Business Juicy Award have been whittled down to a handful of local businesses that have come up with new ideas in the past year. They will now be put to the
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100,000 messages and all are different
Investment in new software landed a Brighton digital printers one of its most unusual jobs where every copy in an 110,000 print run was different. Digaprint invested heavily to provide the specialist service of personalised printing. Using Darwin database-driven
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Prisoner starts cell fire
An investigation has been launched after a prisoner set fire to himself in a cell at Brighton police station. Custody officers were alerted to the blaze when smoke began pouring from the remand cell. Nearby cells had to be evacuated and officers used
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Pebble patrol
I, too, am appalled at the lack of regulation along our shores. Surely there should be some form of licence or test for any powered craft and a modified form of certification for those manning wind-powered craft? As with motor vehicles, there is always
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Ideal home
This will give do-gooders and the politically correct brigade nightmares. What about a special prison for the worst things? Privileges, such as a mattress or a second daily meal, would have to be earned with good behaviour. One hour's daily exercise would
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Sailing: Campbell-James earns world spot
Paul Campbell-James retained the British Youth Match Racing National Championship title at Weymouth. It means the Sidlesham sailor has secured a World Championship place in New Zealand next January. Campbell-James, with his crew of Alex Cherry, Paul Burgoine
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Seriously now
Further to my comments regarding a police officer who asks us to dial 999 if we see graffiti being sprayed (Letters, August 22), we now see that another constable, Peter Blyth of Worthing, is to head a fun day where victims of graffiti can clear up the
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Youth Rugby: Sussex hand out lesson down under
Sussex under-16s gave the southern hemisphere a lesson in rugby. They won four and drew one of their six matches on tour down under. They beat St Joseph's College 41-0, drew 10-10 against the under-17 side before moving on to New Zealand where theyovercame
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A vital voice
Seaford is a pleasant, quiet residential resort, generally well-heeled and with little crime or vandalism. It is easy to forget or dismiss this small town by the sea where not a lot usually happens. That's why the Seaford Residents' Association exists
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Youth Cricket: Ansty take final glory
James Thorpe was the Ansty hero in an extraordinary Sussex Junior Under-11s Festival final at Great Walstead. Ansty, who batted first and made 100-8, were on the brink of defeat as Horsham advanced to 95-5 in their reply. But Thorpe took four wickets
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Cricket: Horsham triumph in floodlight final
Sussex League chiefs are ready to drag club cricket into the 21st century after their historic light show at the County Ground. Horsham and Hastings Priory, the two most powerful clubs in the Sussex League, contested a first ever day-night county cup
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Hart of the Matter, with Ian Hart
No one said it was going to be a cakewalk. Defeats against Wimbledon and Walsall over the most forgettable Bank Holiday weekend in Albion's recent history were not in the script. There has been much mud-slinging and name-calling about the Wimbledon boycott
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Albion face injury crisis
Albion expect to be without four key players, including goal king Bobby Zamora, for Saturday's south coast derby against Portsmouth. Manager Martin Hinshelwood rates Zamora, his new strike partner Paul Kitson, goalkeeper Michel Kuipers and right winger
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Axe looms over French markets
Traders could drop a regular French market in a popular shopping street because not enough people are using it. They warned the market planned for George Street, Hove, this weekend will be the last if it is not supported. They have issued a "use it or
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Protection against travel firm collapses
Plans to improve protection to holidaymakers if their tour company collapses have been outlined by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Most customers buying flights and holidays involving air travel are covered by the Air Travel Organisers' Licensing
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Tough times in metals
Profits at news and information firm Metal Bulletin profits were wiped out after some of the toughest trading conditions in more than 20 years. The group, which is named after its flagship magazine, said its core metals, minerals and mining division had
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Blitz on student attacks a success
A crackdown on attacks on foreign students has been hailed a success after residents helped to identify the culprits. The blitz on troublemakers followed a string of attacks on language school students. They had resulted in several students being injured
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Grenade found in garden
A relaxing afternoon in the back garden sparked a full-scale emergency alert when Tim Wittington stumbled on a hand grenade. Tim, 25, at first thought nothing when he spotted the mud-covered device as he and his brother were digging in the garden of his
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Blunkett visits jail
Home Secretary David Blunkett today admitted there were "serious problems" at Lewes prison. Prison governor Paul Carroll used an official visit by Mr Blunkett to demand extra investment in the jail, which has the worst drugs record in England and Wales
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Family's grief for fall girl
The devastated aunt of a toddler who died after falling from a first-floor window has spoken of her family's grief. Three-year-old Leonilda Veall, known by her family as Nilda, of Western Road, St Leonards, died after tumbling 15ft on to concrete at a
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Airport heist: New appeal
Detectives today renewed their appeal for witnesses to a £250,000 security van robbery at Gatwick airport. They said they had a much clearer idea of what happened during the robbery on a Brinks Ltd security van, delivering and collecting foreign currency
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Waterski crash victim named
A waterskier killed when he collided with a boat skippered by his wife has been named as garage boss Richard Croft. Mr Croft, 33, who lived in Chichester Drive, Saltdean, was pulled from the water after being hit by the propellers of the speedboat. The
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Silent skies on September 11
Passengers are choosing not to fly on September 11, the first anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America. At least seven transatlantic flights from Gatwick have so far been cancelled because of low bookings as people decide not to travel. British
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Give yourself up, killer told
Police today appealed for a convicted murderer to give himself up after a confirmed sighting in the Brighton area. Richard Crawford, 41, is thought to have travelled to the city after failing to turn up for an appeal hearing at the High Court in Edinburgh
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Petterson eager for Pompey challenge
Brighton goalkeeper Andy Petterson hopes to face former club Portsmouth on Saturday after making his debut during the 2-0 defeat against Walsall. Petterson was drafted in by manager Martin Hinshelwood in place of the Michel Kuipers who is suffering with
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Police focus on graffiti
Spy cameras could be used in a bid to catch graffiti criminals in action. The warning comes after attacks on properties and vehicles in Shoreham. A car left in Pond Road had the word "dreds" sprayed on both sides and the word "sorry" across the passenger
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Thieves stole our front garden
A householder has put up a board advertising his annoyance with thieves who stole his garden ornaments. Gordon Pennington, of Hogarth Road, Eastbourne, woke last Thursday to find thieves had made off with two three-and-a-half ft high terracotta pots.
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Swiss lead way on transport
Recently, I went on holiday to Switzerland. Public transport operators in this country should compare their services to the efficient Swiss bus, rail and tram services. Can Brighton and Hove City Council explain the latest developments on the tram idea
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Femme fatale
I read with interest Andrew Morris's comments about his and his boyfriend's bad experience in a gay club, presumably involving straight women (Letters, August 23). I am curious how he knew they were straight. Do gay women wear labels or do they so seldom
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It's in the mix
At whose expense is Gill Carpenter's good time in gay space (Letters, August 22)? For every straight body in a gay venue is one less space for a gay person. I find myself in the curious position of joining neighbour and Guardian columnist Julie Burchill
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No trust left
It is time the fact regarding the King Alfred centre was faced. That fact is the residents of Hove do not trust Brighton and Hove City Council. The opinion of the public should have been sought by an independent body and the results published by that
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Ban this racket
Those going around the town in cars with a hideous row blaring should receive a heavy fine. This very loud rubbish, if there is a hell, would be the first sound heard on arrival. It's typical of this day and age. -L James, Second Avenue, Hove
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Between You and Me, by Vanora Leigh
There were three of them . . . small, innocuous, white dots about the size of pinheads, so tiny they were barely discernible on the X-ray. Yet those minute dots were responsible for a most unsettling weekend, 48 hours in which I started making lists of
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August 27: Leicestershire v Sussex (CC)
For a team talking about a top three finish after beating Surrey a couple of weeks ago, Sussex are giving a pretty good impression of a side on the slide at the moment. Beaten by Lancashire last week after they lost seven first innings wickets for 50,
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Girls mug teenage couple
A 16-year-old boy and his 14-year-old girlfriend were robbed by a pair of young girls in Brighton. The two female robbers punched the boy then stole his glasses. They then demanded money and stole three gold rings from his girl friend. Police have just
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August 25: Sussex v Lancashire (CC)
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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Property fund to aid business
A £200 million commercial property fund aimed at Sussex businesses has been launched by The Royal Bank of Scotland. Customers searching for funding on deals up to £2.5 million will have a 48-hour turn around on credit decisions, while those looking for
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100,000 messages and all are different
Investment in new software landed a Brighton digital printers one of its most unusual jobs where every copy in an 110,000 print run was different. Digaprint invested heavily to provide the specialist service of personalised printing. Using Darwin database-driven
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Drivers: Pay or take a tram
Supertrams and congestion charges in Brighton and Hove are the centrepiece of £1 billion blueprint for transport on the South Coast. The 30-year draft proposals, drawn up after two years of consultation and leaked to us a week before their official publication
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It's anarchy
The Argus and other local papers are constantly reporting incidents in which the police have failed to respond to calls from the public. A Worthing resident reported that travellers were illegally breaking into an area near his home and setting up camp
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Ideal home
This will give do-gooders and the politically correct brigade nightmares. What about a special prison for the worst things? Privileges, such as a mattress or a second daily meal, would have to be earned with good behaviour. One hour's daily exercise would
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Sailing: Campbell-James earns world spot
Paul Campbell-James retained the British Youth Match Racing National Championship title at Weymouth. It means the Sidlesham sailor has secured a World Championship place in New Zealand next January. Campbell-James, with his crew of Alex Cherry, Paul Burgoine
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Seriously now
Further to my comments regarding a police officer who asks us to dial 999 if we see graffiti being sprayed (Letters, August 22), we now see that another constable, Peter Blyth of Worthing, is to head a fun day where victims of graffiti can clear up the
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Youth Athletics: Open medals for pair
Lewis Denton and Rebecca Shelton won souvenir 2008 Beijing Olympic medals when they triumphed in the minithon at the Brighton and Hove City Open at Withdean. Ovingdean artist Stephen Thomas, recently in China, donated the medals for the multi-event. Denton
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Free to die
Crimes daily reported in The Argus revive debate on the death penalty, abolished in 1965. Has government been economical with the truth as there is no Freedom of Information Act on the statute book? It seems the majority of the UK electorate is in favour
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A vital voice
Seaford is a pleasant, quiet residential resort, generally well-heeled and with little crime or vandalism. It is easy to forget or dismiss this small town by the sea where not a lot usually happens. That's why the Seaford Residents' Association exists
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Bad budget
Week after week, we read about problems with refuse collection, street litter and inadequate response to crimes by the police in Brighton and Hove. It is patently clear the staff numbers to deal with the huge problems the city faces on the refuse and
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Youth Cricket: Ansty take final glory
James Thorpe was the Ansty hero in an extraordinary Sussex Junior Under-11s Festival final at Great Walstead. Ansty, who batted first and made 100-8, were on the brink of defeat as Horsham advanced to 95-5 in their reply. But Thorpe took four wickets
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County League: Round-Up
Pagham extended their lead at the top of division one after Jimmy Hasler struck in the 88th minute to beat Shoreham 1-0. Steve Harper scored twice and Aaron Ransome hit a first senior goal as Burgess Hill won 3-0 at Peacehaven. Wick gained their first
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Let's make a difference
Ordinary people often feel helpless when political leaders hold high-level meetings on the other side of the world. They think there's not much they can do to have an influence if the politicians go against their wishes. But no matter what the results
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FA Cup: Sussex sides crash out
A spectacular late winner from Deal Town's Mark Pollard ended Chichester's FA Cup interest in a lively replay at Church Road last night. Pollard connected with an overhead kick from a needlessly conceded corner five minutes from time to give the Kent
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No surprise these clubs are hard up
My daughter and I were two of the 200 or so people to travel to Selhurst Park on Saturday to watch Brighton play Wimbledon with no knowledge the match had been made all-ticket. We had arrived in plenty of time, as had most of these people, who were from
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Axe looms over French markets
Traders could drop a regular French market in a popular shopping street because not enough people are using it. They warned the market planned for George Street, Hove, this weekend will be the last if it is not supported. They have issued a "use it or
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Protection against travel firm collapses
Plans to improve protection to holidaymakers if their tour company collapses have been outlined by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Most customers buying flights and holidays involving air travel are covered by the Air Travel Organisers' Licensing
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Shareholders count the cost
Embattled telecoms group Marconi said today it was still in talks with bondholders and banks over its long-awaited financial restructuring deal. In a statement to the stock exchange, the group said negotiations were continuing with its creditors and further
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Grenade found in garden
A relaxing afternoon in the back garden sparked a full-scale emergency alert when Tim Wittington stumbled on a hand grenade. Tim, 25, at first thought nothing when he spotted the mud-covered device as he and his brother were digging in the garden of his
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Waterski crash victim named
A waterskier killed when he collided with a boat skippered by his wife has been named as garage boss Richard Croft. Mr Croft, 33, who lived in Chichester Drive, Saltdean, was pulled from the water after being hit by the propellers of the speedboat. The
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Albion face injury crisis
Albion expect to be without four key players, including goal king Bobby Zamora, for Saturday's south coast derby against Portsmouth. Manager Martin Hinshelwood rates Zamora, his new strike partner Paul Kitson, goalkeeper Michel Kuipers and right winger
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Not a Nazi
Andrew Landmann (Letters, August 26) lost his case when he made the accusation of JKC and R J Allam being Nazis. Freedom of speech was first to go under Hitler. For Mr Landmann's information, Reg Allam lost two brothers fighting in that war. Mr Landmann
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No entry
Despite a notice which reads "Open daily 10am-6pm", the two gates of the walled garden at Preston Manor were locked at noon on Saturday, when I and three visitors to Brighton made a special journey there to see it. I understand it is the parks and gardens
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Thieves stole our front garden
A householder has put up a board advertising his annoyance with thieves who stole his garden ornaments. Gordon Pennington, of Hogarth Road, Eastbourne, woke last Thursday to find thieves had made off with two three-and-a-half ft high terracotta pots.
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Swiss lead way on transport
Recently, I went on holiday to Switzerland. Public transport operators in this country should compare their services to the efficient Swiss bus, rail and tram services. Can Brighton and Hove City Council explain the latest developments on the tram idea
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How's it possible?
So Tanya Streeter broke the world free diving record after plummeting to a depth of 525 feet. How is this possible? Submarine crews, when they have to escape, use a special chamber and diving equipment and are warned to rise slowly, otherwise they will
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Broken link
The Whitehawk Community Voice registers concern about the lack of consideration for the community when the selection was made of Labour Party candidates for future ward councillors. No account was taken of the very hard work and the positive links that
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Hospital gets cash boost
Eastbourne District General Hospital has received thousands of pounds to update its appointment system for patients. Hospital bosses applied for the money from the NHS Modernisation Agency in July and have been awarded £10,000. The agency helps NHS staff
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Join battle for change
Seaford residents are being urged to have their say on issues like crime, the environment and waste which affects their town. The Seaford Residents' Association is looking to bolster its membership to become a force for positive change. Its 1,000-strong
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It's in the mix
At whose expense is Gill Carpenter's good time in gay space (Letters, August 22)? For every straight body in a gay venue is one less space for a gay person. I find myself in the curious position of joining neighbour and Guardian columnist Julie Burchill
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Directionless
Brighton's historic Aquarium Terraces is becoming the city's white elephant. The refusal of a 2am licence for the Po Na Na nightclub is typical of affairs in Brighton of late: A nightclub receives planning permission from the local authority, the location
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No trust left
It is time the fact regarding the King Alfred centre was faced. That fact is the residents of Hove do not trust Brighton and Hove City Council. The opinion of the public should have been sought by an independent body and the results published by that
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Deaf ears so often create disasters
The debacle at Brighton's Aquarium Terraces is yet another example of how Brighton and Hove City Council's refusal to listen to residents and amenity groups has met with disastrous results. Although The Argus may persist in claiming the new development
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Remembering Josef Locke
It was a pleasant surprise to read the correspondence from Roy J Banks about Josef Locke (Letters, August 20). I am 74 years old. When I was in my 20s, I used to work in shows and pantomimes with Josef. What a decent man he was. Once, I was in panto Aladdin
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Street blitz on rogue motorists
A blitz on illegal parking and abandoned vehicles which could put lives at risk has been launched by police in Hove. Police, council and fire brigade bosses have joined forces to tackle the problem in Hove. They are worried lives could be put at risk
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You stole my memories
To the person who claimed my Sony camcorder from Gatwick Airport on August 13: Please return the tape that was in it to me. It is of no use to you. This is irreplaceable footage of my baby and I would like it back. Please send it to 41 Southdown Road,
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I use additive
I, too, drive an old car similar to C R C Ashby (Letters, August 21) but have never used lead replacement petrol. Instead, I buy Castrol Valvemaster, a lead replacement petrol additive, at Halfords. Directions for use are printed on the bottle. There
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Super-head hails exam results
The headteacher of a school in special measures said he was very pleased with pupils' GCSE results. Richard Evea was appointed as "super-head" of Boundstone Community College in Lancing after a damning Ofsted report, which criticised educational standards
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Girls mug teenage couple
A 16-year-old boy and his 14-year-old girlfriend were robbed by a pair of young girls in Brighton. The two female robbers punched the boy then stole his glasses. They then demanded money and stole three gold rings from his girl friend. Police have just
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August 25: Sussex v Lancashire (CC)
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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Waste site blaze fears
A town leader has called for the closure of a waste processing site after fire ripped through tonnes of paper and fuel pellets. Residents complained of running eyes and sore throats after the blaze broke out early on Sunday at the Reprotech plant at Pebsham
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Advisors' new name
Accountants and business advice specialist Mazars Neville Russell, which has an office in Brighton, is to adopt a shortened name. From September 1, the firm will operate under the title Mazars. Senior partner Richard Hopkins said: "Since 1998, we have
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Property fund to aid business
A £200 million commercial property fund aimed at Sussex businesses has been launched by The Royal Bank of Scotland. Customers searching for funding on deals up to £2.5 million will have a 48-hour turn around on credit decisions, while those looking for
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Bid to beat bottlenecks
Plans for a new link road between traffic-choked Hastings and Bexhill have been unveiled in a controversial study. The recommendation comes in a report by government consultants Halcrow. A series of recommendations have been made but the announcement
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Airport heist: New appeal
Detectives today renewed their appeal for witnesses to a £250,000 security van robbery at Gatwick airport. They said they had a much clearer idea of what happened during the robbery on a Brinks Ltd security van, delivering and collecting foreign currency
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Silent skies on September 11
Passengers are choosing not to fly on September 11, the first anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America. At least seven transatlantic flights from Gatwick have so far been cancelled because of low bookings as people decide not to travel. British
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New call for Worthing bypass
New plans have been tabled for a Worthing-Lancing bypass to ease one of the A27's most serious bottlenecks. Government transport consultants Halcrow said a road consisting of three short tunnels should bypass the existing A27, which is already severely
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For those in peril
Merchant Navy Day is again being commemorated by the Sussex Branch of the TS Vindicatrix Association. We will be holding a Service of Remembrance in St Philip's Church, New Church Road, Hove, at 3pm on Sunday, September 1. We are pleased to welcome the
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Drivers: Pay or take a tram
Supertrams and congestion charges in Brighton and Hove are the centrepiece of £1 billion blueprint for transport on the South Coast. The 30-year draft proposals, drawn up after two years of consultation and leaked to us a week before their official publication
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It's anarchy
The Argus and other local papers are constantly reporting incidents in which the police have failed to respond to calls from the public. A Worthing resident reported that travellers were illegally breaking into an area near his home and setting up camp
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Youth Athletics: Open medals for pair
Lewis Denton and Rebecca Shelton won souvenir 2008 Beijing Olympic medals when they triumphed in the minithon at the Brighton and Hove City Open at Withdean. Ovingdean artist Stephen Thomas, recently in China, donated the medals for the multi-event. Denton
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Blast finders
Tim Wittington's bank holiday afternoon digging in the front garden ended with police cordoning it off. A metal object unearthed by Tim and his brother Johnny proved to be an old grenade. Experts had to be called to examine the weapon and make sure the
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Free to die
Crimes daily reported in The Argus revive debate on the death penalty, abolished in 1965. Has government been economical with the truth as there is no Freedom of Information Act on the statute book? It seems the majority of the UK electorate is in favour
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Bad budget
Week after week, we read about problems with refuse collection, street litter and inadequate response to crimes by the police in Brighton and Hove. It is patently clear the staff numbers to deal with the huge problems the city faces on the refuse and
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County League: Round-Up
Pagham extended their lead at the top of division one after Jimmy Hasler struck in the 88th minute to beat Shoreham 1-0. Steve Harper scored twice and Aaron Ransome hit a first senior goal as Burgess Hill won 3-0 at Peacehaven. Wick gained their first
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Let's make a difference
Ordinary people often feel helpless when political leaders hold high-level meetings on the other side of the world. They think there's not much they can do to have an influence if the politicians go against their wishes. But no matter what the results
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Proper police
I wonder if readers are aware of the service we receive from our local police force? I travelled to London on Tuesday morning last week and returned to my home at 8.30 on Wednesday evening. On entering, I found my home had been broken into and ransacked
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FA Cup: Sussex sides crash out
A spectacular late winner from Deal Town's Mark Pollard ended Chichester's FA Cup interest in a lively replay at Church Road last night. Pollard connected with an overhead kick from a needlessly conceded corner five minutes from time to give the Kent
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No surprise these clubs are hard up
My daughter and I were two of the 200 or so people to travel to Selhurst Park on Saturday to watch Brighton play Wimbledon with no knowledge the match had been made all-ticket. We had arrived in plenty of time, as had most of these people, who were from
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Cricket: Sussex collapse again
For a team talking about a top three finish after beating Surrey a couple of weeks ago, Sussex are giving a pretty good impression of a side on the slide at the moment. Beaten by Lancashire last week after they lost seven first innings wickets for 50,
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Shareholders count the cost
Embattled telecoms group Marconi said today it was still in talks with bondholders and banks over its long-awaited financial restructuring deal. In a statement to the stock exchange, the group said negotiations were continuing with its creditors and further
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Stars bid radio man farewell
Actress Susannah York joined stars from across Sussex to say goodbye to Keith Slade, one of the leading lights of local radio. Mr Slade, a jazz and amateur dramatics devotee, died aged 74 two weeks ago. The service at Woodvale Crematorium was packed with
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Warning to kite surfers
Kite-surfers have been warned they are endangering light aircraft around Shoreham airport. The airport issued the alert to surfers who use kites to pull them in the Lancing and Shoreham Beach area, saying they pose a threat on flight paths. People who
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Albion face injury crisis
Albion expect to be without four key players, including goal king Bobby Zamora, for Saturday's south coast derby against Portsmouth. Manager Martin Hinshelwood rates Zamora, his new strike partner Paul Kitson, goalkeeper Michel Kuipers and right winger
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Not a Nazi
Andrew Landmann (Letters, August 26) lost his case when he made the accusation of JKC and R J Allam being Nazis. Freedom of speech was first to go under Hitler. For Mr Landmann's information, Reg Allam lost two brothers fighting in that war. Mr Landmann
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On idling
D Bennet complains about those who don't work and don't want to work and wants their economic support to be curtailed (Letters, August 26). So when do we start cutting the dividend flows that keep various idle rich types idle and rich? -Ian Fyvie, Golf
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No entry
Despite a notice which reads "Open daily 10am-6pm", the two gates of the walled garden at Preston Manor were locked at noon on Saturday, when I and three visitors to Brighton made a special journey there to see it. I understand it is the parks and gardens
