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Tribute to comic genius
Comedy stars are lining up to pay tribute to Sussex comic legend Spike Milligan. Eric Sykes, Paul Merton, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Harry Enfield and Eddie Izzard are among those who will be sharing anecdotes and readings at a special event to honour
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New restaurant will keep taste of past
A Sussex entrepreneur plans to resurrect a piece of local history when he opens a new restaurant. Paul Craig has bought the building which previously housed Wheelers, a family run fish restaurant which served up the catch of the day in Brighton for 35
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Response time
We now know what to do in an emergency when we need the police: Just phone and say you have found a hand-grenade in your garden and they will be there in a flash. -Joan Evans, Preston Road, Brighton
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Beckham day
So, Romeo Beckham A nation rejoices. With the UK lagging behind our European neighbours in the number of Bank Holidays we enjoy, what better way to narrow the gap than to celebrate this momentous arrival with a Monday off work? -Jasper Stevens Roman Way
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Food for thought
John Parry thinks McDonalds is "ruthlessly targeting the children's market"? (The Argus, Aug 30). Surely all it is doing is reinvesting some of its profits in areas of social deprivation? It could just spend the money on a load of expensive advertising
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Cat saved by The Argus again
A cat named after The Argus has been saved for the second time by the newspaper. The black and white puss was found near The Level, Brighton, yesterday after an appeal in the paper. Although very skinny, Argus was otherwise well and pleased to see his
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Between You and Me, by Vanora Leigh
Yesterday I spent a couple of hours making a list. No novelty in that as far as I'm concerned, of course. I live my life by lists - lists for shopping, lists of appointments, lists to remind myself that I need to make more lists. Yesterday's list was
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Fifty years on the assembly line
Electrical fitter Dennis Over has retired after 50 years with the same firm. When he joined Brighton electrical switchgear manufacturer Allenwest in 1952 as an assembler, he was paid 37/6 (£1.87p) a week. He said: "The firm is very different now. There
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Jobs that can slip from your fingers
Dirty finger nails, limp handshakes and body odour are some of the worst mistakes job-seekers make at interviews. These often ruin their chances of being hired, according to a report. One in four job applicants fail at interviews because of their appearance
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United front urged on flood plan
Environment bosses are urging people to work together on flood defence plans. The call comes ahead of the first public meeting on the controversial plans, which aim to tackle repeat flooding in the Ouse valley. The Environment Agency said it wanted to
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Out of date
Like many people in Brighton and Hove, I am proud to live in this progressive and forward-thinking City. Brighton and Hove's success is largely due to its ability to move with the times. I am horrified, therefore, that the council allows Zippos Circus
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FA Cup: Borough and Hornets go through
Eastbourne Borough earned a home tie against AFC Newbury with a decisive 4-1 preliminary round replay win over Croydon Athletic at Priory Lane. But the game was wide open until the 82nd minute when the Ryman League division one side had keeper Rob Frankland
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Cat calls
Cat shooting prompts call for tighter gun laws (The Argus, Aug 29). Why is it always assumed it is the young? When I had my own gardening business, I was asked a few times by my clients: "Have you got an air rifle?" To which I would reply: "Yes." They
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Dr Martens: Reds win thriller
Crawley Town fought back from a goal down to secure a fantastic 3-1 win away to Folkestone Invicta in the premier division. Reds were without the injured Nigel Brake (knee), Neil Le Bihan (calf) and Danny Hockton (ankle) as well as the suspended Marc
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Hanging is the only way to stop crime
Wreaths, tributes and platitudes are a wholly inadequate response to the murders of Jessica and Holly. Any truly civilised society would have drawn the line years ago and restored the death penalty for such atrocities but, far from taking appropriate
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Virgo vows to fight for place
Albion defender Adam Virgo has vowed to fight his way back into first team contention. The Brighton-born prospect is prepared to bide his time and impress manager Martin Hinshelwood in the reserves, starting tonight against Cambridge United at Worthing
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Gail's baby is top of the tots
Toploader guitarist Dan Hipgrave was overjoyed after his celebrity wife Gail gave birth to their first child. Little Honey weighed in at 8lb 12oz at a London hospital, to the joy of Dan, of rock band Toploader, and TV presenter Gail. The birth of the
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Hunter and the hunted
A series of attacks have led anti-hunt campaigners to fear they have become the target of terror tactics at the hands of hardline pro-hunt activists. Karen Hoy reports. FANATICAL bloodsports activists have launched a campaign of terror against key figures
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Bank urged to cut rates
The Bank of England was today urged to shave 0.25 per cent from the cost of borrowing, as it sat down to start its monthly rate-setting meeting. The TUC called for the move, which would see rates cut to 3.75 per cent, to provide some relief to Britain's
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Job cuts as Avis profits slump
Avis Europe warned weak corporate demand was continuing to put the brakes on its recovery from the September 11 terrorist attacks. Profits at the car hire group fell 22.4 per cent to £32.1 million in the first half of the year as firms across northern
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Rail death sparks chaos
A suspected suicide on a train crossing followed by a petrol spillage caused chaos for commuters. First a man was killed when he stepped in front of a 70mph train at a crossing point just north of Hassocks train station. The incident caused huge disruption
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Dock protest case dropped
Five protesters arrested after a demonstration at a dockyard where a casual worker died on his first day have had all charges against them dropped. They were protesting against Euromin Ltd in December last year, a week after the firm was fined £50,000
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Binmen's £10 cuppa
Binmen in Brighton and Hove have been creaming a £10-a-week bonus for taking their cuppa on the road. Dustmen working rounds in outlying areas of Brighton and Hove were given the cash sweetener as an incentive not to return to the central depot for tea
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Tribute to comic genius
Comedy stars are lining up to pay tribute to Sussex comic legend Spike Milligan. Eric Sykes, Paul Merton, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Harry Enfield and Eddie Izzard are among those who will be sharing anecdotes and readings at a special event to honour
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Jubilee babies to be honoured
Babies who bounced into the world on the day of the Queen's Golden Jubilee are to receive a medal. Those born in West Sussex hospitals on June 4 will be awarded a commemorative medal and certificate engraved with the baby's name. The presentations will
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Response time
We now know what to do in an emergency when we need the police: Just phone and say you have found a hand-grenade in your garden and they will be there in a flash. -Joan Evans, Preston Road, Brighton
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Cat saved by The Argus again
A cat named after The Argus has been saved for the second time by the newspaper. The black and white puss was found near The Level, Brighton, yesterday after an appeal in the paper. Although very skinny, Argus was otherwise well and pleased to see his
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I'm Romeo...and my sister was Alfa
Pensioner Romeo Corsi is convinced David and Victoria Beckham's new baby will have no trouble with romance - his name should be more than enough. Mr Corsi, 73, of Seaview Road, Peacehaven, says the name he shares with the Beckhams' latest arrival has
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How to pick up on a car tax benefit
Company car drivers could save thousands on taxable benefits in a one-off offer valid until the start of the next tax year, according to tax advisers at BDO Stoy Hayward. The opportunity has been made possible because of a clarification of the boundaries
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Jobs that can slip from your fingers
Dirty finger nails, limp handshakes and body odour are some of the worst mistakes job-seekers make at interviews. These often ruin their chances of being hired, according to a report. One in four job applicants fail at interviews because of their appearance
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Fire destroys beach huts
Arsonists started a blaze that swept through a row of beach huts on Worthing seafront. Firefighters were called to the seafront near Splash Point in Marine Parade at 3.45am today. Flames were shooting through the windows of four of the wooden huts and
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Police reach out to suicidal woman
This picture shows the moment a suicidal woman was talked out of jumping from 500ft cliffs. The woman called police on a mobile phone as she waited perilously close to the edge at notorious suicide spot Beachy Head, near Eastbourne. Officers who arrived
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£2.8m bid to stop flooding
Government minister Elliot Morley today officially started work on multi-million pound defences designed to stop Sussex flooding. Floods minister Mr Morley cut the first turf on the banks of the River Rother near Robertsbridge at a ceremony this morning
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Bad smell
Brighton stinks. It's official. The smell and filth from uncollected rubbish continues unabated on many of our streets and the letter from Amanda Brace (Aug 31) really summed it up. Despite the odd letter of praise in The Argus for our refuse collection
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Out of date
Like many people in Brighton and Hove, I am proud to live in this progressive and forward-thinking City. Brighton and Hove's success is largely due to its ability to move with the times. I am horrified, therefore, that the council allows Zippos Circus
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Term trouble
Hundreds of Brighton schoolchildren will welcome the news that their long summer holiday is to be extended a few days. But it's not such good news for staff at the secondary schools involved or for their parents. The problems at schools such as Varndean
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Travellers face fines in rubbish blitz
Fly-tippers and travellers who dump rubbish could be targeted by on-the-spot fines, according to a Sussex MP. Mid Sussex Conservative MP Nicholas Soames has also called for tougher powers for councils to shut down illegal camps of travellers. He has written
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More pride
Having watched the TV coverage of the Notting Hill Carnival, I am sad to see the pathetic efforts of the Gay Pride parade. I can't believe that Brighton and Hove can't do any better than the shambling collection of buses and converted wagons and private
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Dr Martens: Reds win thriller
Crawley Town fought back from a goal down to secure a fantastic 3-1 win away to Folkestone Invicta in the premier division. Reds were without the injured Nigel Brake (knee), Neil Le Bihan (calf) and Danny Hockton (ankle) as well as the suspended Marc
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Hart of the Matter, by Ian Hart
There was one hell of a battle over the weekend to take the media spotlight. A quality field vying for top spot included Romeo Beckham, Roy Keane and eight B-list celebrities in the Australian outback. It reached the point on Sunday night when tiredness
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Virgo vows to fight for place
Albion defender Adam Virgo has vowed to fight his way back into first team contention. The Brighton-born prospect is prepared to bide his time and impress manager Martin Hinshelwood in the reserves, starting tonight against Cambridge United at Worthing
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Patient attacks A&E security guard
A woman assaulted two security officers at a hospital's accident and emergency department, a court heard. Sarah Higgins scratched one of the men in the face and attempted to headbutt him. She spat at the other officer. When the police arrived at the Royal
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£2.8m bid to stop flooding
Government minister Elliot Morley today officially started work on multi-million pound defences designed to stop Sussex flooding. Floods minister Mr Morley cut the first turf on the banks of the River Rother near Robertsbridge at a ceremony this morning
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Bank urged to cut rates
The Bank of England was today urged to shave 0.25 per cent from the cost of borrowing, as it sat down to start its monthly rate-setting meeting. The TUC called for the move, which would see rates cut to 3.75 per cent, to provide some relief to Britain's
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Job cuts as Avis profits slump
Avis Europe warned weak corporate demand was continuing to put the brakes on its recovery from the September 11 terrorist attacks. Profits at the car hire group fell 22.4 per cent to £32.1 million in the first half of the year as firms across northern
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City waste: Judgement day
The Audit Commission today revealed improvements have been made to the city's refuse collection service since the council took back control. But there are still problems to be tackled. HOUSEHOLD waste has been a thorny issue in Brighton and Hove for some
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Jubilee babies to be honoured
Babies who bounced into the world on the day of the Queen's Golden Jubilee are to receive a medal. Those born in West Sussex hospitals on June 4 will be awarded a commemorative medal and certificate engraved with the baby's name. The presentations will
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Tories slam congestion charge idea
Tories are strongly opposed to any plans for congestion charges in Brighton and Hove. The long-term idea for the city was suggested last week as part of a £1 billion blueprint for the future of transport along the South Coast. Consultants Halcrow suggest
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Gardeners baffled by early winter bloom
Gardener Chris Clennett is convinced winter has come early in Sussex after he discovered his witch hazel bushes settling in for the change in seasons - four months before they were due. He believes his bushes, which form part of a winter garden display
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The autumn of discontent
Spring no longer begins in March and the end of autumn now continues well beyond October, according to information gathered by almost 17,000 volunteers. Naturally occurring events such as the arrival and departure of birds, the flowering and ripening
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Inferno rips through factory
Residents in Portslade were warned to stay in doors as gas cylinders exploded in a factory inferno. Flames leapt in the air and thick black smoke could be seen for miles around. More than 60 firefighters battled the blaze which threatened to spread to
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Binmen's £10 cuppa
Binmen in Brighton and Hove have been creaming a £10-a-week bonus for taking their cuppa on the road. Dustmen working rounds in outlying areas of Brighton and Hove were given the cash sweetener as an incentive not to return to the central depot for tea
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Mother proves to be a cut above
It was hair today gone tomorrow for Tracey Coglan as she had her elbow-length blonde hair cut off to help a school. The mother-of-two sacrificed her locks to help raise cash for St Joseph's Primary School in Haywards Heath. The school is in desperate
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Travels With My Aunt, Theatre Royal, Brighton
Scores of characters cross the stage of the Theatre Royal during the two-and-a-half-hour performance of Graham Greene's Travels With My Aunt. Some appear for seconds, others minutes and they include undertakers, customs officers, train crews, policemen
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Jubilee babies to be honoured
Babies who bounced into the world on the day of the Queen's Golden Jubilee are to receive a medal. Those born in West Sussex hospitals on June 4 will be awarded a commemorative medal and certificate engraved with the baby's name. The presentations will
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A disgusting act
I was a very good friend of Ann Collard's son (the late Dan Collard) and I am also a friend of Ann's. I am absolutely disgusted that, after all she has been through, she could have her purse stolen. Yes, her photos were returned but to have her money
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September 3: Hampshire v Sussex (NUL>
On the day Will House ended his career with a suitable flourish, the player who has effectively replaced him offered further evidence of his growing importance to the Sussex side. Kevin Innes ripped the heart out of Hampshire's batting in the day-night
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I'm Romeo...and my sister was Alfa
Pensioner Romeo Corsi is convinced David and Victoria Beckham's new baby will have no trouble with romance - his name should be more than enough. Mr Corsi, 73, of Seaview Road, Peacehaven, says the name he shares with the Beckhams' latest arrival has
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How to pick up on a car tax benefit
Company car drivers could save thousands on taxable benefits in a one-off offer valid until the start of the next tax year, according to tax advisers at BDO Stoy Hayward. The opportunity has been made possible because of a clarification of the boundaries
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The Doubledays have wine in their blood
While everyone has a family tree, Laura Doubleday grew up with a family grapevine. Spending all her holidays at her father's English vineyard cultivated Laura's interest in wine and paved the way for her future career. Laura, 22, is the latest member
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E-business becomes an exam subject
The UK's first national e-business qualifications, designed by Edexcel, were launched this month. The BTEC qualifications are the first below HND/degree level to be offered by a national awarding body and were welcomed by the e-commerce minister Stephen
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Inferno rips through factory
Residents in Portslade were warned to stay in doors as gas cylinders exploded in a factory inferno. Flames leapt in the air and thick black smoke could be seen for miles around. More than 60 firefighters battled the blaze which threatened to spread to
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Wrong place
Falmer is still the wrong site for the Seagulls' new stadium unless major improvements to access are carried out i.e. a new station and improved roads. It will be a catastrophe if it goes ahead because of public demand alone. -Len Williams, University
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What's the point
Posters advertising the forthcoming March For Liberty And Livelihood, which have sprouted alongside main roads, indicate at least some local farmers support this planned demonstration. Would one of them, or a spokesman from organisers the Countryside
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Not enabled
I am one of the 36 people out of 53 (68 per cent) who opposed plans to redevelop the King Alfred site using housing who responded via the web survey. The reason I gave my opinions via the web was that, despite living five minutes from the site and two
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Bad smell
Brighton stinks. It's official. The smell and filth from uncollected rubbish continues unabated on many of our streets and the letter from Amanda Brace (Aug 31) really summed it up. Despite the odd letter of praise in The Argus for our refuse collection
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John O'Hara League Cup: Round-Up
Burgess Hill announced the signing of Albion youngster Matt Geard after completing an impressive 2-0 win at Three Bridges in the John O'Hara League Cup. Geard, who played for Ringmer last season before returning for a second spell with Albion youth, has
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No woe Romeo
Many people think David and Victoria Beckham's new baby will be teased later in life for being called Romeo. But pensioner Romeo Corsi from Peacehaven says the Beckham's son will not have any problems. He's never had any trouble with the ladies, although
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Snakes alive
May I nominate Brighton and Hove City Council for a brickbat and the Brighton Green Party for a bouquet? The former for granting a licence to a travelling circus under the euphemism Animal Planet Roadshow which ensconced itself upon Hove Lawns on Saturday
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County League: Wickers triumph
Southwick earned a precious away win despite being on the wrong end of a goalkeeping super show last night. Chris Shappveld volleyed the fifth minute winner as Sammy Donnelly's men won 1-0 at Horsham YMCA to leapfrog them into second place in division
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Term trouble
Hundreds of Brighton schoolchildren will welcome the news that their long summer holiday is to be extended a few days. But it's not such good news for staff at the secondary schools involved or for their parents. The problems at schools such as Varndean
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Travellers face fines in rubbish blitz
Fly-tippers and travellers who dump rubbish could be targeted by on-the-spot fines, according to a Sussex MP. Mid Sussex Conservative MP Nicholas Soames has also called for tougher powers for councils to shut down illegal camps of travellers. He has written
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More pride
Having watched the TV coverage of the Notting Hill Carnival, I am sad to see the pathetic efforts of the Gay Pride parade. I can't believe that Brighton and Hove can't do any better than the shambling collection of buses and converted wagons and private
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Drink to the new service
There's nothing like tea breaks to cause a good old-fashioned industrial dispute and so it has proved with dustmen in Brighton and Hove. While some refuse collectors were being paid £10 a week extra to have cuppas on the road rather than in the depot,
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How I lost my daughters but gained two sons
Sisters Amy and Christa Cracknell knew from a young age they were different to most little girls. Instead of wearing pretty dresses and trying out make-up, they preferred wearing jeans and playing football. They were known to all their friends as tomboys
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Cricket: Innes shows worth to Sussex
On the day Will House ended his career with a suitable flourish, the player who has effectively replaced him offered further evidence of his growing importance to the Sussex side. Kevin Innes ripped the heart out of Hampshire's batting in last night's
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Drink-drive victim was on night out
A pensioner was killed when he walked out from behind a bus and was hit by a drink-driver. Coroner Veronica Hamilton-Deeley recorded a verdict of accidental death at Kenneth Shepherd's inquest yesterday. The driver, Brighton University student Michael
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Cricket: House calls time with winning runs
Will House ended his Sussex career with a flourish as the county pulled off only their fourth National League win of the season last night. The 26-year-old all-rounder announced his retirement before the start of the game against Hampshire after three
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Hart of the Matter, by Ian Hart
There was one hell of a battle over the weekend to take the media spotlight. A quality field vying for top spot included Romeo Beckham, Roy Keane and eight B-list celebrities in the Australian outback. It reached the point on Sunday night when tiredness
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Dog mess posted through letter box
Dog dirt has been posted through the letter box of a resident after he complained owners were letting their pets mess on his path. Derek Fox fears he has become the target of an irate dog owner after excrement was pushed through his letter box three times
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Patient attacks A&E security guard
A woman assaulted two security officers at a hospital's accident and emergency department, a court heard. Sarah Higgins scratched one of the men in the face and attempted to headbutt him. She spat at the other officer. When the police arrived at the Royal
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£2.8m bid to stop flooding
Government minister Elliot Morley today officially started work on multi-million pound defences designed to stop Sussex flooding. Floods minister Mr Morley cut the first turf on the banks of the River Rother near Robertsbridge at a ceremony this morning
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Thistle rides a prickly market
Thistle Hotels hailed the strength of its regional operations as it signalled an upturn in fortunes could be around the corner. The Leeds-based group, which has a hotel in Brighton, said a growth in short breaks across the UK had helped it offset some
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City waste: Judgement day
The Audit Commission today revealed improvements have been made to the city's refuse collection service since the council took back control. But there are still problems to be tackled. HOUSEHOLD waste has been a thorny issue in Brighton and Hove for some
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Tories slam congestion charge idea
Tories are strongly opposed to any plans for congestion charges in Brighton and Hove. The long-term idea for the city was suggested last week as part of a £1 billion blueprint for the future of transport along the South Coast. Consultants Halcrow suggest
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Illegal parking risks lives
Inconsiderate drivers who illegally park and block roads are putting people's lives at risk. Fire crews in Brighton and Hove are finding it difficult to get to jobs because of people double parking or parking on yellow lines. Craig Thompson, divisional
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Police reach out to suicidal woman
This picture shows the moment a suicidal woman was talked out of jumping from 500ft cliffs. The woman called police on a mobile phone as she waited perilously close to the edge at notorious suicide spot Beachy Head, near Eastbourne. Officers who arrived
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Gardeners baffled by early winter bloom
Gardener Chris Clennett is convinced winter has come early in Sussex after he discovered his witch hazel bushes settling in for the change in seasons - four months before they were due. He believes his bushes, which form part of a winter garden display
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The autumn of discontent
Spring no longer begins in March and the end of autumn now continues well beyond October, according to information gathered by almost 17,000 volunteers. Naturally occurring events such as the arrival and departure of birds, the flowering and ripening
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Schools not ready for start of term
Unfinished building work at schools has thrown the start of term into chaos for thousands of pupils. In Brighton and Hove, Varndean School, Patcham High School and East Brighton College of Media Arts (Comart) will not be open on time. All three schools
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Virgo vows to fight for place
Albion defender Adam Virgo has vowed to fight his way back into first team contention. The Brighton-born prospect is yet to make an appearance in the First Division after breaking into the team last term and is battling to impress manager Martin Hinshelwood
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New restaurant will keep taste of past
A Sussex entrepreneur plans to resurrect a piece of local history when he opens a new restaurant. Paul Craig has bought the building which previously housed Wheelers, a family run fish restaurant which served up the catch of the day in Brighton for 35
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Travels With My Aunt, Theatre Royal, Brighton
Scores of characters cross the stage of the Theatre Royal during the two-and-a-half-hour performance of Graham Greene's Travels With My Aunt. Some appear for seconds, others minutes and they include undertakers, customs officers, train crews, policemen
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Beckham day
So, Romeo Beckham A nation rejoices. With the UK lagging behind our European neighbours in the number of Bank Holidays we enjoy, what better way to narrow the gap than to celebrate this momentous arrival with a Monday off work? -Jasper Stevens Roman Way
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A disgusting act
I was a very good friend of Ann Collard's son (the late Dan Collard) and I am also a friend of Ann's. I am absolutely disgusted that, after all she has been through, she could have her purse stolen. Yes, her photos were returned but to have her money
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Food for thought
John Parry thinks McDonalds is "ruthlessly targeting the children's market"? (The Argus, Aug 30). Surely all it is doing is reinvesting some of its profits in areas of social deprivation? It could just spend the money on a load of expensive advertising
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Between You and Me, by Vanora Leigh
Yesterday I spent a couple of hours making a list. No novelty in that as far as I'm concerned, of course. I live my life by lists - lists for shopping, lists of appointments, lists to remind myself that I need to make more lists. Yesterday's list was
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September 3: Hampshire v Sussex (NUL>
On the day Will House ended his career with a suitable flourish, the player who has effectively replaced him offered further evidence of his growing importance to the Sussex side. Kevin Innes ripped the heart out of Hampshire's batting in the day-night
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Fifty years on the assembly line
Electrical fitter Dennis Over has retired after 50 years with the same firm. When he joined Brighton electrical switchgear manufacturer Allenwest in 1952 as an assembler, he was paid 37/6 (£1.87p) a week. He said: "The firm is very different now. There
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The Doubledays have wine in their blood
While everyone has a family tree, Laura Doubleday grew up with a family grapevine. Spending all her holidays at her father's English vineyard cultivated Laura's interest in wine and paved the way for her future career. Laura, 22, is the latest member
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Date
E-business becomes an exam subject
The UK's first national e-business qualifications, designed by Edexcel, were launched this month. The BTEC qualifications are the first below HND/degree level to be offered by a national awarding body and were welcomed by the e-commerce minister Stephen
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Date
Inferno rips through factory
Residents in Portslade were warned to stay in doors as gas cylinders exploded in a factory inferno. Flames leapt in the air and thick black smoke could be seen for miles around. More than 60 firefighters battled the blaze which threatened to spread to
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Date
Rail death sparks chaos
A suspected suicide on a train crossing followed by a petrol spillage caused chaos for commuters. First a man was killed when he stepped in front of a 70mph train at a crossing point just north of Hassocks train station. The incident caused huge disruption
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Owner vows woods will be saved
The owner of ancient woodland threatened by road-builders today said development would cause no long-term damage. Landowner Clement Somerset is pressing ahead with plans to sell fields near Titnore Woods on the outskirts of Worthing. Campaigners fear
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Murder charge man in custody
A man appeared in court today charged with the murder of a dustman. Brian Charman, of Warrior Square, St Leonards, was remanded in custody when he appeared at Hastings Magistrates Court this morning. Charman, 33, is accused of stabbing Andrew Wynd, 37
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Wrong place
Falmer is still the wrong site for the Seagulls' new stadium unless major improvements to access are carried out i.e. a new station and improved roads. It will be a catastrophe if it goes ahead because of public demand alone. -Len Williams, University
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United front urged on flood plan
Environment bosses are urging people to work together on flood defence plans. The call comes ahead of the first public meeting on the controversial plans, which aim to tackle repeat flooding in the Ouse valley. The Environment Agency said it wanted to
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What's the point
Posters advertising the forthcoming March For Liberty And Livelihood, which have sprouted alongside main roads, indicate at least some local farmers support this planned demonstration. Would one of them, or a spokesman from organisers the Countryside
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Date
Not enabled
I am one of the 36 people out of 53 (68 per cent) who opposed plans to redevelop the King Alfred site using housing who responded via the web survey. The reason I gave my opinions via the web was that, despite living five minutes from the site and two
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Date
John O'Hara League Cup: Round-Up
Burgess Hill announced the signing of Albion youngster Matt Geard after completing an impressive 2-0 win at Three Bridges in the John O'Hara League Cup. Geard, who played for Ringmer last season before returning for a second spell with Albion youth, has
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Date
No woe Romeo
Many people think David and Victoria Beckham's new baby will be teased later in life for being called Romeo. But pensioner Romeo Corsi from Peacehaven says the Beckham's son will not have any problems. He's never had any trouble with the ladies, although
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Date
Snakes alive
May I nominate Brighton and Hove City Council for a brickbat and the Brighton Green Party for a bouquet? The former for granting a licence to a travelling circus under the euphemism Animal Planet Roadshow which ensconced itself upon Hove Lawns on Saturday
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Date
County League: Wickers triumph
Southwick earned a precious away win despite being on the wrong end of a goalkeeping super show last night. Chris Shappveld volleyed the fifth minute winner as Sammy Donnelly's men won 1-0 at Horsham YMCA to leapfrog them into second place in division
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FA Cup: Borough and Hornets go through
Eastbourne Borough earned a home tie against AFC Newbury with a decisive 4-1 preliminary round replay win over Croydon Athletic at Priory Lane. But the game was wide open until the 82nd minute when the Ryman League division one side had keeper Rob Frankland
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Drink to the new service
There's nothing like tea breaks to cause a good old-fashioned industrial dispute and so it has proved with dustmen in Brighton and Hove. While some refuse collectors were being paid £10 a week extra to have cuppas on the road rather than in the depot,
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Cat calls
Cat shooting prompts call for tighter gun laws (The Argus, Aug 29). Why is it always assumed it is the young? When I had my own gardening business, I was asked a few times by my clients: "Have you got an air rifle?" To which I would reply: "Yes." They
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How I lost my daughters but gained two sons
Sisters Amy and Christa Cracknell knew from a young age they were different to most little girls. Instead of wearing pretty dresses and trying out make-up, they preferred wearing jeans and playing football. They were known to all their friends as tomboys
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Hanging is the only way to stop crime
Wreaths, tributes and platitudes are a wholly inadequate response to the murders of Jessica and Holly. Any truly civilised society would have drawn the line years ago and restored the death penalty for such atrocities but, far from taking appropriate
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Cricket: Innes shows worth to Sussex
On the day Will House ended his career with a suitable flourish, the player who has effectively replaced him offered further evidence of his growing importance to the Sussex side. Kevin Innes ripped the heart out of Hampshire's batting in last night's
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Drink-drive victim was on night out
A pensioner was killed when he walked out from behind a bus and was hit by a drink-driver. Coroner Veronica Hamilton-Deeley recorded a verdict of accidental death at Kenneth Shepherd's inquest yesterday. The driver, Brighton University student Michael
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Cricket: House calls time with winning runs
Will House ended his Sussex career with a flourish as the county pulled off only their fourth National League win of the season last night. The 26-year-old all-rounder announced his retirement before the start of the game against Hampshire after three
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Dog mess posted through letter box
Dog dirt has been posted through the letter box of a resident after he complained owners were letting their pets mess on his path. Derek Fox fears he has become the target of an irate dog owner after excrement was pushed through his letter box three times
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Gail's baby is top of the tots
Toploader guitarist Dan Hipgrave was overjoyed after his celebrity wife Gail gave birth to their first child. Little Honey weighed in at 8lb 12oz at a London hospital, to the joy of Dan, of rock band Toploader, and TV presenter Gail. The birth of the
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Hunter and the hunted
A series of attacks have led anti-hunt campaigners to fear they have become the target of terror tactics at the hands of hardline pro-hunt activists. Karen Hoy reports. FANATICAL bloodsports activists have launched a campaign of terror against key figures
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Thistle rides a prickly market
Thistle Hotels hailed the strength of its regional operations as it signalled an upturn in fortunes could be around the corner. The Leeds-based group, which has a hotel in Brighton, said a growth in short breaks across the UK had helped it offset some
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Illegal parking risks lives
Inconsiderate drivers who illegally park and block roads are putting people's lives at risk. Fire crews in Brighton and Hove are finding it difficult to get to jobs because of people double parking or parking on yellow lines. Craig Thompson, divisional
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Police reach out to suicidal woman
This picture shows the moment a suicidal woman was talked out of jumping from 500ft cliffs. The woman called police on a mobile phone as she waited perilously close to the edge at notorious suicide spot Beachy Head, near Eastbourne. Officers who arrived
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Rail death sparks chaos
A suspected suicide on a train crossing followed by a petrol spillage caused chaos for commuters. First a man was killed when he stepped in front of a 70mph train at a crossing point just north of Hassocks train station. The incident caused huge disruption
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Schools not ready for start of term
Unfinished building work at schools has thrown the start of term into chaos for thousands of pupils. In Brighton and Hove, Varndean School, Patcham High School and East Brighton College of Media Arts (Comart) will not be open on time. All three schools
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Dock protest case dropped
Five protesters arrested after a demonstration at a dockyard where a casual worker died on his first day have had all charges against them dropped. They were protesting against Euromin Ltd in December last year, a week after the firm was fined £50,000
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Virgo vows to fight for place
Albion defender Adam Virgo has vowed to fight his way back into first team contention. The Brighton-born prospect is yet to make an appearance in the First Division after breaking into the team last term and is battling to impress manager Martin Hinshelwood
