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Baker bashes The Archers
Lewes MP Norman Baker has slammed radio soap opera The Archers for its coverage of the pro-hunting campaign. The Liberal Democrat MP criticised the drama, which has been running for more 50 years, for "missing the target". He also says the Radio 4 show
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Let's celebrate diversity
Johnny Lord implies that gay clubs are where people go only to meet the love of their life (Letters, Aug 28). Maybe it is a way of meeting people, however it's also about having a good time and dancing. His distaste for straight women and the narrow way
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Silent letter
So, we now have sewage on the promenade in Brighton. Surely time to get the pronunciation right and start using the silent "H" in the word city. -Barrie Cook, Elm Drive, Hove
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Well done binmen
May I congratulate the refuse collectors of Dorset Gardens, Brighton, for cleaning our streets so promptly, even when over the past two years or so our street has been closed to all traffic (with one or two days' notice to the residents which also seems
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Feedback, with Simon Bradshaw
GCSE student Roland Foxcroft was delighted to discover he had achieved nine A*s. But he was disappointed when he saw a photograph of himself with fellow star pupils of Brighton College in The Argus last Thursday and found he was not named in the caption
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August 29: Leicestershire v Sussex (CC)
Sussex's sudden slump in form has left them in danger of surrendering their hard-earned place in the first division. Chris Adams' side suffered their third Championship defeat in the last four games at Grace Road yesterday when Leicestershire completed
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Why I love my 'tache
Style and uniqueness have a price. For Michael Attree it is 25 minutes a day of meticulous moustache grooming. With a look better suited to Edwardian times, antique dealer moustachioed Michael cannot help but catch his customers off-guard. The former
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Missing tourist: Man quizzed
A man accused of raping two women in Australia is also being quizzed over the death of missing backpacker Peter Falconio. The arrested 44-year-old's identity has not been released and police gave no reason for linking him with Sussex University graduate
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It's quicker to run
On October 6, the aquarium in Brighton will be the finishing point for the 52nd edition of the world-famous, ultra-distance road running race, the London to Brighton. The race boasts a most prestigious starter, the field traditionally being sent on its
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Baby ward is shut
A Sussex hospital antenatal ward has been closed down because of a critical shortage of midwives. The ten-bed ward at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton will be shut for the foreseeable future while bosses try to recruit more staff. Beverley
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Top team
As we move into the first week of September, we herald the start of local league football. All of the professional and semi-professional clubs have a few games under their belts and it is now the turn of the true amateurs. Many a lad will be relishing
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Football: Reds need to build on victory
Striker Warren Bagnall hopes Monday's win over Welling can give Crawley's campaign lift-off after a stuttering start. Bagnall will be looking to add to his match-winning strike at Twerton Park against unbeaten Bath City tomorrow. He said: "Now we've got
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Football: Lewes heroes can do it again
Lewes boss Jimmy Quinn wants last year's exploits to inspire his players when they hit the FA Cup trail again tomorrow. A preliminary round tie at home to Thatcham Town is far less glamorous than the Rooks' previous FA Cup outing, a first round tie at
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Football: Honey's appetite for goals
Hastings hope the player they call the Honey Monster will start scaring the life out of opposition defences in the Dr Martens premier division. Striker Chris Honey has not scored in four matches and all three of United's goals have come from the penalty
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Time to pray
Are there opening and closing times for churches? A few weeks ago, I attended a christening in a Hove church. The little girl was three so wore a long, white dress and diamante cross. She looked lovely and behaved perfectly. It was a lovely service and
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Racing ahead
Brighton Racecourse was in a sorry state before Northern Racing took over running it four years ago. Now it has just staged a top-level race of a kind seldom seen at Brighton in the past. It also had to close the gates because there was such a big crowd
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Fury as lost camera given away
A mother has called for tighter security measures at Gatwick Airport after her video camera was taken from the lost property office. Louise Lydon-James left her camcorder on board a plane after returning from a holiday in Canada. She was distraught when
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Rail plan is too short-term
When Govia took over the South Central franchise from Connex a year ago, most passengers welcomed the fact there would be a period of stability. One reason Connex was unable to make the required investment in services was that its franchise was only for
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Rubbish leads to rats in the kitchen
While I have no criticism to make of other people's choice of pets, namely rats, (Aug 22 ), we should not lose sight of the fact rats are vermin. They can be injurious to human health and all efforts must continue to control their population. Rats kept
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Pre-match: Merson taking no chances
Portsmouth are living up to their new theme tune, the Robbie Williams hit "Let Me Entertain You". Harry Redknapp's table-toppers have enjoyed their best start to a season for 17 years and their First Division title odds have been slashed from 33-1 to
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Child experts join hospital
Four new consultant paediatricians have joined the Royal Alexandra children's hospital in Brighton. All four plan to use their experience to develop the Royal Alex into a centre of excellence. The hospital will move to the Royal Sussex County Hospital
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Crackdown on window tippers
Residents who adopt the "medieval" practice of throwing rubbish out of their window on to the streets below could face prosecution. A string of incidences have been reported in Brighton and Hove, in which residents have been seen throwing rubbish from
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Shoppers to curb spree
Weaker conditions on the High Street are likely to continue in the coming months. According to the Martin Hamblin GfK consumer confidence barometer, carried out on behalf of the European Commission, people are aiming to stem spending in the next year.
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Poundstretcher's £1 sale
Poundstretcher operator Brown and Jackson (B&J) today agreed to sell its loss-making retailing chains to its biggest shareholder for £1. The discount group wants to focus on its leading Poundstretcher brand, which has stores in Brighton and Eastbourne
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Rentokil shows healthy profits
East Grinstead-based Rentokil Initial set itself firmly on the acquisition trail after announcing a rise in half-year profits. Turnover at the pest control-to-tropical plants firm rose five per cent to £1.15 billion in the six months to June 30, while
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Shop window for mat designers
Brighton-based graphic designer Nigel Gordijk has created a web site to put car mats on the map. He has completed the site for JustMatz, a London- based company that produces customised mats for clients who order online. The site allows users to design
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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. They are putting clinical information online. Dataline Software has signed a contract with Addenbrooke's Hospital
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War of words over boards
Traders refusing to spend £60 to keep advertising boards outside their shops may face them being taken away. Brighton and Hove City Council said it will confiscate any unlicensed A-boards cluttering the streets of Kemp Town, Brighton. Highway licensing
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Heart op wait to end
Almost 100 NHS heart patients from Sussex are being sent to one of Britain's top cardiac hospitals as part of a drive to cut waiting lists. The cardiac centre at Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton is planning to send at least 90 patients to St George's
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OAP's bug plague ordeal
A disabled pensioner whose home was plagued by bugs was told to catch them herself in a jar if she wanted a council to destroy them. Patricia Henderson was made to scramble on her hands and knees so she could identify the insects, even though she can
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Clock Tower work almost done
The centre of Brighton will be closed early on Monday morning as work to restore the Clock Tower nears completion. A new bronze mast, complete with a gilded copper ball weighing 100kg, will be lifted and secured to the top of the tower. The historic tower
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Music: Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra, 2002/3 season
Cellist Julian Lloyd Webber and local classical guitar hero Richard Durrant lead an exciting line-up of soloists for the Philharmonic's new season. Back in the Dome for its first full season since the hall's three-year closure, the BPO has fixed up a
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Stage: Stepping Out, Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne, until September 14
"The distance doesn't matter, it is only the first step that's difficult." We all know that quote in one form or another. For Richard Harris, it might constitute a background context for his witty examination of the foibles of a group of amateurish tap
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Art: Replicas, Phoenix Gallery, Brighton, September 6-28
This exhibition comprises works by Guy Dale, Roger Hopgood, Lesley Jones and Alan Pierce. Dale's photographic and site-specific works project images and shift them in a way designed to disrupt the viewer's perception of the gallery space while Hopgood's
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On Stage This Week, from August 30
Looking for a show? There's cheese from Down Under, urban fairytale, black comedy or spoof murder mystery to choose from. BEAUTIFUL THING, Marlborough Theatre, Brighton, until August 31 Jonathan Harvey's urban fairytale is a heart-warming story of two
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Gigs This Week, from August 30
Tributes to Satchmo and the Beach Boys (again), the latest in home-grown R'n'B and punk, California-style, are our picks. TERRY LIGHTFOOT & HIS JAZZMEN, Pavilion Theatre, Worthing, September 1 The magic of jazz legend Louis Armstrong is remembered
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Art: Words, Towner Art Gallery, Eastbourne, until September 15
Works by Tracey Emin, Gilbert and George and David Hockney, among others, appear in this exhibition exploring the role of language. Here, the most prominent means of communication we have - which we often take for granted - is reflected back to us with
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Kids: Mr Men & Little Misses, Pavilion Theatre, Worthing, September 2-3
It's holiday time and Mr Happy is organising a trip to the beach. With so much to do, he calls on a host of other well-known characters for help. As the trip draws nearer, their organisational skills are put to test - whose bright idea was it to put Mr
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Comedy: Ken Dodd Happiness Show, Pavilion Theatre, Worthing, August 31
Ken Dodd started his career in Blackpool, supporting the legendary comedy duo Morecombe and Wise. A few years later he was topping the bill himself. He went on to host numerous TV shows, including The Ken Dodd Show, Doddy's Music Box and Ken Dodd's Showbiz
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Historic pool plugs leak
A historic swimming pool is getting a new lease of life after springing a leak. St Luke's Pool, in St Luke's Terrace, Brighton, was found to be losing water during a routine check-up. An annual two-week shutdown was extended and a new opening date set
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Drive ban for airline steward
A flight attendant banned from driving for a year for drink-driving fears he may lose his job with Virgin Atlantic. Lee Davies, 23, of Cliveden Court, London Road, Brighton, admitted at Brighton Magistrates Court to driving his Vauxhall Tigra while over
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Cleaner water in pipeline
Work has started on a £5.7 million scheme to improve the quality of drinking water. Southern Water is building a nitrate removal plant to treat water taken from bore holes at the Goldstone works in Hove. The company is also laying pipes to blend water
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Big Bro's Jade date
Fans of Big Brother's Jade will get the chance to see their favourite housemate in the flesh when she visits Brighton tomorrow. The Bermondsey girl will be at the Event2 club to meet the revellers. Jade will take the stage to answer questions about her
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Baker bashes The Archers
Lewes MP Norman Baker has slammed radio soap opera The Archers for its coverage of the pro-hunting campaign. The Liberal Democrat MP criticised the drama, which has been running for more 50 years, for "missing the target". He also says the Radio 4 show
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Let's celebrate diversity
Johnny Lord implies that gay clubs are where people go only to meet the love of their life (Letters, Aug 28). Maybe it is a way of meeting people, however it's also about having a good time and dancing. His distaste for straight women and the narrow way
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Keith Moon drums stolen
A rock band's drummer is trying to track down his stolen kit, which was once owned by late legend Keith Moon of The Who. Jay Sturland, 30, who wields the sticks for Eastbourne-based band Namaqua, is heartbroken after the historic gold-coloured set was
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Shopping with the stars
The other day while out shopping, to my surprise, the lady next to me was one of the Beverley Sisters. The other two sisters were also in the shop, all looking rather charming in their matching hats. I asked if I might have their autographs, which they
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Adam should try bowls
It was a pleasure to read Adam Trimingham's description of his sporting prowess - or rather, lack of it - as he listed the sports at which he has tried and failed. As he has long been a fixture in Sussex, perhaps he could try one of the sports for which
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Silent letter
So, we now have sewage on the promenade in Brighton. Surely time to get the pronunciation right and start using the silent "H" in the word city. -Barrie Cook, Elm Drive, Hove
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Think Of It This Way, by John Parry
There can be few sensible people who seriously expect anything significant from the Earth Summit in Johannesburg. All the high-flown rhetoric may be worthy and well meaning but the real beneficiaries will inevitably be the multinational corporations and
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Why I love my 'tache
Style and uniqueness have a price. For Michael Attree it is 25 minutes a day of meticulous moustache grooming. With a look better suited to Edwardian times, antique dealer moustachioed Michael cannot help but catch his customers off-guard. The former
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Station plea to rail firm
Rail bosses are being urged to press ahead with redeveloping Haywards Heath station despite missing out on a 20-year franchise. Govia was told by the Strategic Rail Authority (SRA) it will only be allowed to run South Central up to 2009 or 2010. It said
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Missing tourist: Man quizzed
A man accused of raping two women in Australia is also being quizzed over the death of missing backpacker Peter Falconio. The arrested 44-year-old's identity has not been released and police gave no reason for linking him with Sussex University graduate
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It's quicker to run
On October 6, the aquarium in Brighton will be the finishing point for the 52nd edition of the world-famous, ultra-distance road running race, the London to Brighton. The race boasts a most prestigious starter, the field traditionally being sent on its
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Baby ward is shut
A Sussex hospital antenatal ward has been closed down because of a critical shortage of midwives. The ten-bed ward at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton will be shut for the foreseeable future while bosses try to recruit more staff. Beverley
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Top team
As we move into the first week of September, we herald the start of local league football. All of the professional and semi-professional clubs have a few games under their belts and it is now the turn of the true amateurs. Many a lad will be relishing
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Butlins attacks: Man quizzed
Police hunting a sex attacker suspected of four assaults on women at Butlins in Bognor were today questioning a 28-year-old man. The suspect was arrested in Troon, Scotland, on Wednesday and brought to Sussex yesterday. Sussex Police refused to identify
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Classic stuff
Regarding O Bougourd's letter (Aug 27): Yet another criticism of two wonderful series. Gordon Dean writes of Hollywood in its golden era, hardly mundane, I think. What is mundane are the everyday happenings to us all (with a few exceptions, of course)
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Football: Lewes heroes can do it again
Lewes boss Jimmy Quinn wants last year's exploits to inspire his players when they hit the FA Cup trail again tomorrow. A preliminary round tie at home to Thatcham Town is far less glamorous than the Rooks' previous FA Cup outing, a first round tie at
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Football: Honey's appetite for goals
Hastings hope the player they call the Honey Monster will start scaring the life out of opposition defences in the Dr Martens premier division. Striker Chris Honey has not scored in four matches and all three of United's goals have come from the penalty
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Face value
Antiques dealer Michael Attree spends 25 minutes a day grooming his splendid moustache. Now he is representing Britain in the European Beard and Moustache Championships at the weekend. Michael takes so much time because grooming is a tricky business.
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Time to pray
Are there opening and closing times for churches? A few weeks ago, I attended a christening in a Hove church. The little girl was three so wore a long, white dress and diamante cross. She looked lovely and behaved perfectly. It was a lovely service and
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Racing ahead
Brighton Racecourse was in a sorry state before Northern Racing took over running it four years ago. Now it has just staged a top-level race of a kind seldom seen at Brighton in the past. It also had to close the gates because there was such a big crowd
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No justice
I was very upset to read in the national newspapers how a court permitted an accused man to interrogate the victim. When I was 17, I was followed home from a dance hall in Glasgow by a man. He tried to pay my fare on a bus but I objected. When I got off
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Adams: Sussex will beat drop
Chris Adams is confident Sussex's cricketers will avoid relegation despite a worrying slump in their Championship form. The county lost their third game out of four at Grace Road yesterday when an eight-wicket defeat by Leicestershire sent them tumbling
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Pre-match: Merson taking no chances
Portsmouth are living up to their new theme tune, the Robbie Williams hit "Let Me Entertain You". Harry Redknapp's table-toppers have enjoyed their best start to a season for 17 years and their First Division title odds have been slashed from 33-1 to
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Pompey chief rejected Albion
Portsmouth chairman Milan Mandaric has revealed he turned down the chance to come to the aid of cash-strapped Albion. He met with the Board a decade ago, when current manager Martin Hinshelwood was assistant to Barry Lloyd and the Seagulls were in deep
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Rugby: Worthing have extra incentive
Worthing coach Ian Davies has been handed an extra incentive to make a winning start when the new season kicks off tomorrow. The Sussex Trophy champions host Norwich in the Powergen Senior Cup qualifying round (3pm). It promises to be a tough opening
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Crackdown on window tippers
Residents who adopt the "medieval" practice of throwing rubbish out of their window on to the streets below could face prosecution. A string of incidences have been reported in Brighton and Hove, in which residents have been seen throwing rubbish from
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Fury at council's DIY pest control
A disabled pensioner whose home was plagued by bugs was told to catch them herself in a jar if she wanted a council to destroy them. Patricia Henderson was made to scramble on her hands and knees so she could identify the insects, even though she can
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Poundstretcher's £1 sale
Poundstretcher operator Brown and Jackson (B&J) today agreed to sell its loss-making retailing chains to its biggest shareholder for £1. The discount group wants to focus on its leading Poundstretcher brand, which has stores in Brighton and Eastbourne
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Beach life danger warning
Shingle has been washed up so high on Hove's beaches that there are fears for the safety of beach users. Recent storms have piled up pebbles at the top of the beaches until they are almost level with the promenade. They are now so high that steps and
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Adults learn how to get on in business
Adults are returning to education in a bid to get ahead in business, a report has revealed. The figures, commissioned by heads at Sussex Downs College, were based on adults studying at the Denton Island Training and Business Centre, Denton Island, Newhaven
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OAP's bug plague ordeal
A disabled pensioner whose home was plagued by bugs was told to catch them herself in a jar if she wanted a council to destroy them. Patricia Henderson was made to scramble on her hands and knees so she could identify the insects, even though she can
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Station shut in bomb scare
An East Sussex railway station was closed last night following a bomb scare. Passengers at Hastings were evacuated and the area cordoned off as an Army bomb disposal team was called in to detonate a suspicious package left on a platform at 8.30pm. The
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Clock Tower work almost done
The centre of Brighton will be closed early on Monday morning as work to restore the Clock Tower nears completion. A new bronze mast, complete with a gilded copper ball weighing 100kg, will be lifted and secured to the top of the tower. The historic tower
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Stage: Stepping Out, Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne, until September 14
"The distance doesn't matter, it is only the first step that's difficult." We all know that quote in one form or another. For Richard Harris, it might constitute a background context for his witty examination of the foibles of a group of amateurish tap
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Art: Replicas, Phoenix Gallery, Brighton, September 6-28
This exhibition comprises works by Guy Dale, Roger Hopgood, Lesley Jones and Alan Pierce. Dale's photographic and site-specific works project images and shift them in a way designed to disrupt the viewer's perception of the gallery space while Hopgood's
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Jazz This Week, from August 30
On August 31 there's another "In2it" night of jazz and improvisation at the Marlborough Theatre, Brighton. Beginning at 7.30pm, it's led by Canadian vocalist Tess Garraway. Resident pianist and percussionist Joss Peach will be on hand. Their guest soloist
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On Stage This Week, from August 30
Looking for a show? There's cheese from Down Under, urban fairytale, black comedy or spoof murder mystery to choose from. BEAUTIFUL THING, Marlborough Theatre, Brighton, until August 31 Jonathan Harvey's urban fairytale is a heart-warming story of two
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Opera: Amanda Roocroft, Glyndebourne Opera House, September 15
Amanda Roocroft, who lives in East Sussex, is one of Britain's most exciting sopranos. She most recently appeared at Glyndebourne in the title role of Janacek's dramatic opera, Jenufa. She appears in recital with pianist Malcolm Martineau with a collection
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Clubs: Torture Garden, Concorde 2, Brighton, August 30
The well-known fetish club arrives for another night by the sea. With three rooms of exotic fetish delights, this one's probably best left to the hardcore and non-squeamish only. Oh, and those not averse to sticking to the strict fantasy/fetish dress
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Historic pool plugs leak
A historic swimming pool is getting a new lease of life after springing a leak. St Luke's Pool, in St Luke's Terrace, Brighton, was found to be losing water during a routine check-up. An annual two-week shutdown was extended and a new opening date set
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Seagulls' double swoop
Brighton and Hove Albion have strengthened their depleted squad with two new signings. Arsenal's young Republic of Ireland forward Graham Barrett and experienced centre half Guy Butters go straight into the team for Saturday's sell-out against leaders
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Toy library closure threat
A toy library which opened almost 30 years ago could close within a month because of a lack of volunteers. The library opened in 1974 and has hundreds of members using its service but only three core members battling to keep it running. The service operates
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Cleaner water in pipeline
Work has started on a £5.7 million scheme to improve the quality of drinking water. Southern Water is building a nitrate removal plant to treat water taken from bore holes at the Goldstone works in Hove. The company is also laying pipes to blend water
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Big Bro's Jade date
Fans of Big Brother's Jade will get the chance to see their favourite housemate in the flesh when she visits Brighton tomorrow. The Bermondsey girl will be at the Event2 club to meet the revellers. Jade will take the stage to answer questions about her
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Keith Moon drums stolen
A rock band's drummer is trying to track down his stolen kit, which was once owned by late legend Keith Moon of The Who. Jay Sturland, 30, who wields the sticks for Eastbourne-based band Namaqua, is heartbroken after the historic gold-coloured set was
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Shopping with the stars
The other day while out shopping, to my surprise, the lady next to me was one of the Beverley Sisters. The other two sisters were also in the shop, all looking rather charming in their matching hats. I asked if I might have their autographs, which they
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Adam should try bowls
It was a pleasure to read Adam Trimingham's description of his sporting prowess - or rather, lack of it - as he listed the sports at which he has tried and failed. As he has long been a fixture in Sussex, perhaps he could try one of the sports for which
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Think Of It This Way, by John Parry
There can be few sensible people who seriously expect anything significant from the Earth Summit in Johannesburg. All the high-flown rhetoric may be worthy and well meaning but the real beneficiaries will inevitably be the multinational corporations and
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Tragedy of asylum-seeker
An asylum-seeker was stabbed to death the day before he was due to open a restaurant and start a new life. Iranian Peiman Bahmani, who died in a Sunderland street, had planned to move to Brighton today and open the restaurant with his girlfriend Sonia
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War of words over boards
City traders refusing to spend £60 to keep advertising boards outside their shops may face them being taken away. Brighton and Hove council said it will confiscate any unlicensed A-boards cluttering the streets of Kemp Town. Highway licensing officer
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Butlins attacks: Man quizzed
Police hunting a sex attacker suspected of four assaults on women at Butlins in Bognor were today questioning a 28-year-old man. The suspect was arrested in Troon, Scotland, on Wednesday and brought to Sussex yesterday. Sussex Police refused to identify
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Not affordable
I can enlighten recent correspondents who have asked the question, "what is affordable housing?" The answer is quite simple. As a building society loan is normally equivalent to say three-and-a-half or four times salary and the local average salary per
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Classic stuff
Regarding O Bougourd's letter (Aug 27): Yet another criticism of two wonderful series. Gordon Dean writes of Hollywood in its golden era, hardly mundane, I think. What is mundane are the everyday happenings to us all (with a few exceptions, of course)
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In the lead
Referring to Mr Ashby's letter on the effect a possible withdrawal of lead replacement petrol will have on his cherished older car for which modern unleaded fuel is unsuitable (Letters, Aug 21), I think he has no cause for concern. To begin with, it is
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Face value
Antiques dealer Michael Attree spends 25 minutes a day grooming his splendid moustache. Now he is representing Britain in the European Beard and Moustache Championships at the weekend. Michael takes so much time because grooming is a tricky business.
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Dark days
I would like to thank Mike Howard very much for his inaccurate, unbalanced and prejudicial review of my new book The Dark Worship (Weekend, Aug 24). His warped piece is misleading because the book's contents are factual, not fantasy, having been properly
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Cricket: Sussex heading for danger
Sussex's sudden slump in form has left them in danger of surrendering their hard-earned place in the first division. Chris Adams' side suffered their third Championship defeat in the last four games at Grace Road yesterday when Leicestershire completed
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No justice
I was very upset to read in the national newspapers how a court permitted an accused man to interrogate the victim. When I was 17, I was followed home from a dance hall in Glasgow by a man. He tried to pay my fare on a bus but I objected. When I got off
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Adams: Sussex will beat drop
Chris Adams is confident Sussex's cricketers will avoid relegation despite a worrying slump in their Championship form. The county lost their third game out of four at Grace Road yesterday when an eight-wicket defeat by Leicestershire sent them tumbling
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Pompey chief rejected Albion
Portsmouth chairman Milan Mandaric has revealed he turned down the chance to come to the aid of cash-strapped Albion. He met with the Board a decade ago, when current manager Martin Hinshelwood was assistant to Barry Lloyd and the Seagulls were in deep
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Golf: Champ O'Hara is record-breaker
Joel O'Hara has won his first Sussex Professional Championship. He was also the leading assistant, won £2,000 and, for good measure, broke the West Hove course record during his second round with a seven under par 64. A 133 aggregate that began with 69
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Seagulls' double swoop
Brighton and Hove Albion have strengthened their depleted squad with two new signings. Arsenal's young Republic of Ireland forward Graham Barrett and experienced centre half Guy Butters go straight into the team for tomorrow's sell-out against leaders
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Rugby: Worthing have extra incentive
Worthing coach Ian Davies has been handed an extra incentive to make a winning start when the new season kicks off tomorrow. The Sussex Trophy champions host Norwich in the Powergen Senior Cup qualifying round (3pm). It promises to be a tough opening
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Fury at council's DIY pest control
A disabled pensioner whose home was plagued by bugs was told to catch them herself in a jar if she wanted a council to destroy them. Patricia Henderson was made to scramble on her hands and knees so she could identify the insects, even though she can
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Beach life danger warning
Shingle has been washed up so high on Hove's beaches that there are fears for the safety of beach users. Recent storms have piled up pebbles at the top of the beaches until they are almost level with the promenade. They are now so high that steps and
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Murder witnesses urged to come forward
Murder squad detectives have renewed their appeal for information after a dustman was found dead outside his home. Police investigating the death of Andrew Wynd believe witnesses with key information have not come forward and are urging them to listen
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Adults learn how to get on in business
Adults are returning to education in a bid to get ahead in business, a report has revealed. The figures, commissioned by heads at Sussex Downs College, were based on adults studying at the Denton Island Training and Business Centre, Denton Island, Newhaven
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Home buyers face 11-times-pay debt
Young people must borrow 11 times their salary to afford a home in Sussex, according to a new report. Booming house prices have put the dream of home ownership out of reach for first-time buyers. Most estate agents will only let buyers borrow a maximum
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Rail bosses embrace new deal
Rail company bosses said they were "delighted" despite losing out on a lucrative 20-year franchise to run train services in the south. Govia was told yesterday by the Strategic Rail Authority (SRA) it would only be allowed to run South Central up to 2009
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Art: Henry Lamb exhibition, Charleston, Firle, September1-October 27
Henry Lamb is best known for his powerful and evocative portrait of Lytton Strachey in the Tate Britain gallery. Although many of his pictures can be found in a number of metropolitan and provincial collections, much of his work remains unappreciated.
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Jazz This Week, from August 30
On August 31 there's another "In2it" night of jazz and improvisation at the Marlborough Theatre, Brighton. Beginning at 7.30pm, it's led by Canadian vocalist Tess Garraway. Resident pianist and percussionist Joss Peach will be on hand. Their guest soloist
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Opera: Amanda Roocroft, Glyndebourne Opera House, September 15
Amanda Roocroft, who lives in East Sussex, is one of Britain's most exciting sopranos. She most recently appeared at Glyndebourne in the title role of Janacek's dramatic opera, Jenufa. She appears in recital with pianist Malcolm Martineau with a collection
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Clubs: Pussycat Club, The Zap, Brighton, August 30
It's carnival time and nobody does carnival better then Rio. Friday nights at The Zap tend to be pretty debauched affairs so expect excess to be taken to the extreme for this Rio Carnival theme night. Enjoy the full Rio decor, glittery freebies, plenty
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Clubs: Torture Garden, Concorde 2, Brighton, August 30
The well-known fetish club arrives for another night by the sea. With three rooms of exotic fetish delights, this one's probably best left to the hardcore and non-squeamish only. Oh, and those not averse to sticking to the strict fantasy/fetish dress
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Stage: Travels With My Aunt, Theatre Royal, Brighton, September 2-7
"They say when you buy a present, you should buy a present you'd like to have yourself," says Gary Wilmot rather philosophically. "Well, Travels With My Aunt is not only a play I appear in, it is also a play I'd go and see myself." Graham Green's globetrotting
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Music: September gigs at Concorde 2, Brighton
Tickets are now on sale for gigs in September so, if you want to secure your place at the Concorde 2's biggest shows, call the box office now. The Gregory Isaacs concert on September 11, is expected to be one of the first concerts to sell out - but there
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Seagulls' double swoop
Brighton and Hove Albion have strengthened their depleted squad with two new signings. Arsenal's young Republic of Ireland forward Graham Barrett and experienced centre half Guy Butters go straight into the team for Saturday's sell-out against leaders
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Pompey chief rejected Albion
Portsmouth chairman Milan Mandaric has revealed he turned down the chance to come to the aid of cash-strapped Albion. He met with the Board a decade ago, when current manager Martin Hinshelwood was assistant to Barry Lloyd and the Seagulls were in deep
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Revived panto to carry on camping
The show must go on for an alternative Brighton pantomime which is being revived next year after the final curtain came down more than two decades ago. The panto used to play to packed houses at the Wagner Hall off West Street and the Co-op Hall in London
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Toy library closure threat
A toy library which opened almost 30 years ago could close within a month because of a lack of volunteers. The library opened in 1974 and has hundreds of members using its service but only three core members battling to keep it running. The service operates
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War of words over boards
Traders in Brighton and Hove refusing to spend £60 to keep advertising boards outside their shops may face them being taken away. The city council said it will confiscate any unlicensed A-boards cluttering the streets of Kemp Town. Highway licensing officer
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Well done binmen
May I congratulate the refuse collectors of Dorset Gardens, Brighton, for cleaning our streets so promptly, even when over the past two years or so our street has been closed to all traffic (with one or two days' notice to the residents which also seems
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Feedback, with Simon Bradshaw
GCSE student Roland Foxcroft was delighted to discover he had achieved nine A*s. But he was disappointed when he saw a photograph of himself with fellow star pupils of Brighton College in The Argus last Thursday and found he was not named in the caption
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August 29: Leicestershire v Sussex (CC)
Sussex's sudden slump in form has left them in danger of surrendering their hard-earned place in the first division. Chris Adams' side suffered their third Championship defeat in the last four games at Grace Road yesterday when Leicestershire completed
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Blitz to halt litter scourge
A litter crackdown is being launched to stop Worthing town centre from disappearing under a sea of rubbish. People walking to work today were confronted by mounds of fish and chip cartons in both Chapel Road and South Street. Dozens of tickets advertising
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Cost fear of axe for wardens
Plans to scrap traffic wardens in Worthing and replace them with council attendants could be shelved. Experts fear the £300,000 cost of starting up the scheme is too high. West Sussex County Council has offered to pay 75 per cent of the bill in the form
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Boy hurt in arson spree
A teenage fire-starter was rushed to hospital after setting himself alight during a rampage through Worthing. The youngster was part of a gang who torched petrol canisters and gas bottles, police said. Paramedics raced to the scene after his pals made
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Knife revenge of jilted lover
A jilted student nurse tried to stab his ex-girlfriend and her new lover with a carving knife at Eastbourne District General Hospital. Kevin Moorghen, 23, flew into a rage and repeatedly knifed the door of Chloe Parker's home when she refused to see him
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Tragedy of asylum-seeker
An asylum-seeker was stabbed to death the day before he was due to open a restaurant and start a new life. Iranian Peiman Bahmani, who died in a Sunderland street, had planned to move to Brighton today and open the restaurant with his girlfriend Sonia
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War of words over boards
City traders refusing to spend £60 to keep advertising boards outside their shops may face them being taken away. Brighton and Hove council said it will confiscate any unlicensed A-boards cluttering the streets of Kemp Town. Highway licensing officer
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Not affordable
I can enlighten recent correspondents who have asked the question, "what is affordable housing?" The answer is quite simple. As a building society loan is normally equivalent to say three-and-a-half or four times salary and the local average salary per
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Football: Reds need to build on victory
Striker Warren Bagnall hopes Monday's win over Welling can give Crawley's campaign lift-off after a stuttering start. Bagnall will be looking to add to his match-winning strike at Twerton Park against unbeaten Bath City tomorrow. He said: "Now we've got
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In the lead
Referring to Mr Ashby's letter on the effect a possible withdrawal of lead replacement petrol will have on his cherished older car for which modern unleaded fuel is unsuitable (Letters, Aug 21), I think he has no cause for concern. To begin with, it is
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Dark days
I would like to thank Mike Howard very much for his inaccurate, unbalanced and prejudicial review of my new book The Dark Worship (Weekend, Aug 24). His warped piece is misleading because the book's contents are factual, not fantasy, having been properly
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Cricket: Sussex heading for danger
Sussex's sudden slump in form has left them in danger of surrendering their hard-earned place in the first division. Chris Adams' side suffered their third Championship defeat in the last four games at Grace Road yesterday when Leicestershire completed
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Fury as lost camera given away
A mother has called for tighter security measures at Gatwick Airport after her video camera was taken from the lost property office. Louise Lydon-James left her camcorder on board a plane after returning from a holiday in Canada. She was distraught when
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Rail plan is too short-term
When Govia took over the South Central franchise from Connex a year ago, most passengers welcomed the fact there would be a period of stability. One reason Connex was unable to make the required investment in services was that its franchise was only for
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Rubbish leads to rats in the kitchen
While I have no criticism to make of other people's choice of pets, namely rats, (Aug 22 ), we should not lose sight of the fact rats are vermin. They can be injurious to human health and all efforts must continue to control their population. Rats kept
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Paper pile church fire
A bundle of papers was set alight at the back of a church in Eastbourne. The pile of Friday Ads was left on grass near Christ Church, Hanover Road, at 2.45am today. The church was not damaged but the fire was believed to be deliberate. Vandals set fire
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Golf: Champ O'Hara is record-breaker
Joel O'Hara has won his first Sussex Professional Championship. He was also the leading assistant, won £2,000 and, for good measure, broke the West Hove course record during his second round with a seven under par 64. A 133 aggregate that began with 69
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Seagulls' double swoop
Brighton and Hove Albion have strengthened their depleted squad with two new signings. Arsenal's young Republic of Ireland forward Graham Barrett and experienced centre half Guy Butters go straight into the team for tomorrow's sell-out against leaders
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Child experts join hospital
Four new consultant paediatricians have joined the Royal Alexandra children's hospital in Brighton. All four plan to use their experience to develop the Royal Alex into a centre of excellence. The hospital will move to the Royal Sussex County Hospital
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Shoppers to curb spree
Weaker conditions on the High Street are likely to continue in the coming months. According to the Martin Hamblin GfK consumer confidence barometer, carried out on behalf of the European Commission, people are aiming to stem spending in the next year.
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Rentokil shows healthy profits
East Grinstead-based Rentokil Initial set itself firmly on the acquisition trail after announcing a rise in half-year profits. Turnover at the pest control-to-tropical plants firm rose five per cent to £1.15 billion in the six months to June 30, while
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Murder witnesses urged to come forward
Murder squad detectives have renewed their appeal for information after a dustman was found dead outside his home. Police investigating the death of Andrew Wynd believe witnesses with key information have not come forward and are urging them to listen
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Shop window for mat designers
Brighton-based graphic designer Nigel Gordijk has created a web site to put car mats on the map. He has completed the site for JustMatz, a London- based company that produces customised mats for clients who order online. The site allows users to design
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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. They are putting clinical information online. Dataline Software has signed a contract with Addenbrooke's Hospital
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Home buyers face 11-times-pay debt
Young people must borrow 11 times their salary to afford a home in Sussex, according to a new report. Booming house prices have put the dream of home ownership out of reach for first-time buyers. Most estate agents will only let buyers borrow a maximum
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War of words over boards
Traders refusing to spend £60 to keep advertising boards outside their shops may face them being taken away. Brighton and Hove City Council said it will confiscate any unlicensed A-boards cluttering the streets of Kemp Town, Brighton. Highway licensing
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Heart op wait to end
Almost 100 NHS heart patients from Sussex are being sent to one of Britain's top cardiac hospitals as part of a drive to cut waiting lists. The cardiac centre at Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton is planning to send at least 90 patients to St George's
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Rail bosses embrace new deal
Rail company bosses said they were "delighted" despite losing out on a lucrative 20-year franchise to run train services in the south. Govia was told yesterday by the Strategic Rail Authority (SRA) it would only be allowed to run South Central up to 2009
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Music: Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra, 2002/3 season
Cellist Julian Lloyd Webber and local classical guitar hero Richard Durrant lead an exciting line-up of soloists for the Philharmonic's new season. Back in the Dome for its first full season since the hall's three-year closure, the BPO has fixed up a
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Art: Henry Lamb exhibition, Charleston, Firle, September1-October 27
Henry Lamb is best known for his powerful and evocative portrait of Lytton Strachey in the Tate Britain gallery. Although many of his pictures can be found in a number of metropolitan and provincial collections, much of his work remains unappreciated.
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Gigs This Week, from August 30
Tributes to Satchmo and the Beach Boys (again), the latest in home-grown R'n'B and punk, California-style, are our picks. TERRY LIGHTFOOT & HIS JAZZMEN, Pavilion Theatre, Worthing, September 1 The magic of jazz legend Louis Armstrong is remembered
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Art: Words, Towner Art Gallery, Eastbourne, until September 15
Works by Tracey Emin, Gilbert and George and David Hockney, among others, appear in this exhibition exploring the role of language. Here, the most prominent means of communication we have - which we often take for granted - is reflected back to us with
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Kids: Mr Men & Little Misses, Pavilion Theatre, Worthing, September 2-3
It's holiday time and Mr Happy is organising a trip to the beach. With so much to do, he calls on a host of other well-known characters for help. As the trip draws nearer, their organisational skills are put to test - whose bright idea was it to put Mr
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Clubs: Pussycat Club, The Zap, Brighton, August 30
It's carnival time and nobody does carnival better then Rio. Friday nights at The Zap tend to be pretty debauched affairs so expect excess to be taken to the extreme for this Rio Carnival theme night. Enjoy the full Rio decor, glittery freebies, plenty
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Comedy: Ken Dodd Happiness Show, Pavilion Theatre, Worthing, August 31
Ken Dodd started his career in Blackpool, supporting the legendary comedy duo Morecombe and Wise. A few years later he was topping the bill himself. He went on to host numerous TV shows, including The Ken Dodd Show, Doddy's Music Box and Ken Dodd's Showbiz
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Stage: Travels With My Aunt, Theatre Royal, Brighton, September 2-7
"They say when you buy a present, you should buy a present you'd like to have yourself," says Gary Wilmot rather philosophically. "Well, Travels With My Aunt is not only a play I appear in, it is also a play I'd go and see myself." Graham Green's globetrotting
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Music: September gigs at Concorde 2, Brighton
Tickets are now on sale for gigs in September so, if you want to secure your place at the Concorde 2's biggest shows, call the box office now. The Gregory Isaacs concert on September 11, is expected to be one of the first concerts to sell out - but there
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Pompey chief rejected Albion
Portsmouth chairman Milan Mandaric has revealed he turned down the chance to come to the aid of cash-strapped Albion. He met with the Board a decade ago, when current manager Martin Hinshelwood was assistant to Barry Lloyd and the Seagulls were in deep
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Drive ban for airline steward
A flight attendant banned from driving for a year for drink-driving fears he may lose his job with Virgin Atlantic. Lee Davies, 23, of Cliveden Court, London Road, Brighton, admitted at Brighton Magistrates Court to driving his Vauxhall Tigra while over
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Revived panto to carry on camping
The show must go on for an alternative Brighton pantomime which is being revived next year after the final curtain came down more than two decades ago. The panto used to play to packed houses at the Wagner Hall off West Street and the Co-op Hall in London
