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Now breakfast is for wimps
'Lunch is for wimps' was the yuppie catchprase of the Nineties but in the Noughties it is breakfast which workers are skipping, a study has revealed. IN our increasingly time-deprived lifestyles, breakfast is often the last thing on people's minds as
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Qoob's university web site
Brighton-based Qoob Media has completed a web site for the Centre for Enterprise and Innovation (CEI) at Southampton University. The CEI ensures the university's intellectual property is protected and helps commercialise ideas through licences and spinoff
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Skills plan for the county's workforce
Sussex Learning and Skills Council has published a workforce development plan for the county. It addresses the skills needs of employers and employees and follows a six-month consultation. Executive director Henry Ball said: "We now have a clear plan
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Hopes for a bigger issue
One year on from The Big Issue's biggest crisis, founder John Bird talks to Ruth Tierney about its revival, his hopes for the future and his gratitude to Brighton and Hove. AS John Bird speaks of his earliest memories of visiting Brighton as a teenager
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Police cover up nude art
Police hurried to the scene when a passer-by complained about a nude painting in a charity shop window. Volunteers at the Sussex Beacon store at George Street, Hove, said officers told them to conceal prominent parts of the naked man. But helpers thought
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Hidden agenda
I cannot understand why the Government is to channel funds from the South to the North, thus creating a huge rise in our taxes. When I moved to Brighton from Northumberland, I immediately noticed the decrease in my standard of living. The North has cheap
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Family Life, with Bini McCall
Daughter and I went "up North" during half term to visit her grandparents and the rest of the family. I booked our train tickets some weeks ago before the gales hit. We were supposed to have a nice relaxing journey, with one change at Watford Junction
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Fares hike
I noticed a sign in the windscreen of a passing bus that said "Revised fares". It should have read "Huge hike in fares; we're ripping you off". Inflation is below five per cent yet Compass Travel has increased its fares by 27 per cent. Had the company
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Matthew Clark: Round-Up
Ringmer made light work of their trip to Arundel producing a fine performance to win 3-0. The result left Ringmer assistant manager Adam Brown joking: "We were soaking up the pressure while Glenn was soaking up the sun". Manager Glenn Burvill missed the
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Rebel Behan dies at 75
Playwright, political activist and mischief-maker Brian Behan has died one week before his 76th birthday. Known for his irrepressible and irreverent spirit, the eccentric Irishman died in hospital on Saturday morning after suffering a heart attack ten
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FA Trophy: Rooks win ten-goal thriller
Lewes progressed to the second round by beating Ryman division one north side Slough Town 6-4 in a thriller at the Dripping Pan. The visitors played attractive, incisive football and took the lead twice in the first half, but the Rooks hit straight back
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Big issue is here to stay
The Big Issue magazine, like many of the homeless people it supports, has had its ups and downs. One of those was in 2001 when the ten-year-old publication was losing both staff and advertising. But founder John Bird and his team have pulled the magazine
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Hold the buck
Public consultation is merely a charade, implies Councillor Jenny Barnard-Langston (Letters, October 30). Many of Brighton and Hove's streets have terraced houses converted into multi-occupancy flats, several car owners and no garages. These streets,
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The rudest council in the land is here
I nominate Brighton and Hove City Council as the most uncaring, uncivil and discourteous council in view of the following. On August 28 and 29, I stayed with friends in Brunswick Square, Hove. They purchased for my use two daily permits at the cost of
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Basketball: Duck keeps Bears unbeaten
Bears passed their first serious test of the season, thanks to an explosive third quarter and a stunning display from Randy Duck. Nick Nurse's men trailed by five points late in the first half to a Newcastle side who were looking the best opposition they
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Outlook better for group
Beleaguered drinks group HP Bulmer's financial prospects brightened after banks agreed to fund the Strongbow maker for another year. The Hereford-based company has also sanctioned a major overhaul of its business after tough trading conditions and one-off
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Van goes wrong way down A27
The driver of a white van caused havoc by going the wrong way along a dual carriageway, hitting one car and forcing four more off the road. The rogue vehicle headed east along the westbound A27 near the Brighton turn-off just before 7pm on Saturday. An
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Backing for cruelty list
A call from Sussex Police for a register of parents and guardians convicted of cruelty to children has won national backing. The force wants parents and guardians convicted of cruelty to be placed on a list similar to the Sex Offenders' Register. This
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Duo turn spotlight on women
When Rachel Millward and Pinny Grylls left university to pursue careers in film they were shocked by the lack of female role models. They decided to break the mould of the male-dominated business and set up their own independent production company Invisible
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Book store cleared after vanishing act
Hundreds of books which were abandoned by an enigmatic Brighton bookseller have finally been cleared. Noel Brookes mysteriously deserted his bookshop in Queens Road earlier this year, after 30 years in charge. After trying in vain to contact Mr Brookes
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Setting sights on an urban paradise
Cabinet heavyweights John Prescott and Gordon Brown have been told how to help transform Brighton and Hove into an urban paradise. Sarah Tanburn, the city council's director of culture and regeneration, urged the Government for reforms to boost the quality
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How diet can affect mental health
Nowadays you can get medication for any kind of inappropriate feeling or behaviour. Simply decide whether you are depressed, anxious, apathetic, hallucinating or displaying any form of violent or deviant tendency, then ask for a prescription. If a drug
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Now breakfast is for wimps
'Lunch is for wimps' was the yuppie catchprase of the Nineties but in the Noughties it is breakfast which workers are skipping, a study has revealed. IN our increasingly time-deprived lifestyles, breakfast is often the last thing on people's minds as
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Focus on small firms
Small firms minister Nigel Griffiths visits Brighton later this month to speak on support services for the sector. The presentation will be at the Institute of Small Business Affairs conference at the Old Ship Hotel, on November 14. Jane North, of the
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Qoob's university web site
Brighton-based Qoob Media has completed a web site for the Centre for Enterprise and Innovation (CEI) at Southampton University. The CEI ensures the university's intellectual property is protected and helps commercialise ideas through licences and spinoff
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Stay safe by the fire
More people these days are opting to attend specially organised fireworks displays carried out under strict safety regulations on Bonfire Night. However, there are still those who prefer to have friends and family round for celebrations in their own back
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Pop: Nightmares On Wax, Brighton Dome, November 14
The rumour that DJ/producer George Evelyn has given up cannabis will shock most Nightmares On Wax fans. After all, NOW's legendary 1995 album was named Smoker's Delight after Evelyn's legendary dope intake. But whether or not he has truly given up the
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Hopes for a bigger issue
One year on from The Big Issue's biggest crisis, founder John Bird talks to Ruth Tierney about its revival, his hopes for the future and his gratitude to Brighton and Hove. AS John Bird speaks of his earliest memories of visiting Brighton as a teenager
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Torchlit town defies the rain
The night sky lit up in a tapestry of flame at Battle's annual bonfire celebrations. Wind and rain did not keep the crowds away from the annual spectacle of the Battle firework display. And the Battel Bonfire Boyes turned the procession through the town
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Attempted murder charge
A man has been charged with the attempted murder of a fish and chip shop owner. Dielier Amien Mohammed, 21, of Warrior Square, Hastings, was due to appear before magistrates in Hastings, today. The attack is alleged to have taken place outside the Anchor
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Police cover up nude art
Police hurried to the scene when a passer-by complained about a nude painting in a charity shop window. Volunteers at the Sussex Beacon store at George Street, Hove, said officers told them to conceal prominent parts of the naked man. But helpers thought
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Car park party with bacon butties
Drivers will toast their success in a battle over Mid Sussex parking fees with a communal breakfast of bacon butties. Tariffs have been halved after a car park boycott cost the district council thousands of pounds in lost revenue. Seven months ago the
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Families flee blaze threat
A block of flats in Eastbourne was evacuated when flames from a blazing car threatened to spread to people's homes. Arsonists set fire to the vehicle behind the National Tyres and Autocare Centre in Seaside at 11pm. By the time the emergency services
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Star launch for Walk of Fame
The glitz and glamour of Hollywood came to Brighton last night as Britain's first Walk of Fame was launched. Celebrities from stage, screen and television were at Brighton Marina as the red carpet was rolled out to celebrate. The Brighton Walk of Fame
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Two held over party punch-up
A man has been arrested on suspicion of indecent assault after a rugby club party. The man is alleged to have pinched women's bottoms and touched other parts of their bodies. One victim complained about his behaviour and a female friend remonstrated with
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Unfair comparison
Ms J Hardy (Letters, October 12) is wrong to suggest the last Tory government was as equally irresponsible and unfair as the present government in singling out councils for council tax subsidies. Labour-controlled Brighton continued to receive the best
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Matthew Clark: Round-Up
Ringmer made light work of their trip to Arundel producing a fine performance to win 3-0. The result left Ringmer assistant manager Adam Brown joking: "We were soaking up the pressure while Glenn was soaking up the sun". Manager Glenn Burvill missed the
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Matthew Clark: Top five lose
The race for the County League Division One title was thrown wide open as the top five teams all lost. Sixth placed Whitehawk beat East Preston, who started the day in third spot. Tommy Pattenden (two) and Craig Bunch fired Hawks into a 3-0 lead by the
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Odd silence
It is somewhat disingenuous of Councillor Jenny Barnard-Langston to accuse Brighton and Hove City Council of phoney consultation over the introduction of controlled parking. She suggests in Goldsmid the council is forcing through a scheme as part of some
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Matthew Clark: Shoreham sink leaders
Dominic Shepherd got the only goal as Shoreham completed a league double over County League leaders Burgess Hill at Leylands Park. Former Hillians striker Shepherd slid in to volley home Mark Pulling's 20th minute cross to settle the issue. Shoreham player-boss
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Nostalgic trip
The Veteran Car Run, now more than a century old, is the largest spectator event in Britain, with more than a million people lining the route between London and Brighton. Whatever the weather, it's a wonderful sight to see hundreds of old crocks following
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Nobody wins
Councillors have finally accepted the need for a compromise over traders' parking permits in Brighton and Hove and have agreed to hold talks with Traders Against Parking Persecution but will they listen to the genuine problems? Simon Battle consistently
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Rebel Behan dies at 75
Playwright, political activist and mischief-maker Brian Behan has died one week before his 76th birthday. Known for his irrepressible and irreverent spirit, the eccentric Irishman died in hospital on Saturday morning after suffering a heart attack ten
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Tangled up
The Lib Dems have adopted such an opportunist approach to parking in Brighton and Hove they are tying themselves in knots. In Environment Committee, Councillor Jenny Barnard-Langston was alone in voting against a residents' parking scheme for Goldsmid
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Dr Martens: Crawley back on track
Strikers Dave Stevens and Danny Hockton scored the goals that got Crawley's push for promotion from the premier division back on track at the Moorlands on Saturday. Reds boss Billy Smith went to Moor Green looking for three points following his side's
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Big issue is here to stay
The Big Issue magazine, like many of the homeless people it supports, has had its ups and downs. One of those was in 2001 when the ten-year-old publication was losing both staff and advertising. But founder John Bird and his team have pulled the magazine
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Hold the buck
Public consultation is merely a charade, implies Councillor Jenny Barnard-Langston (Letters, October 30). Many of Brighton and Hove's streets have terraced houses converted into multi-occupancy flats, several car owners and no garages. These streets,
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FA Trophy: Hornets bounce back from Cup agony
Horsham manager John Maggs was delighted with his side's response to their FA Cup disappointment. The Hornets cut through Dr Martens eastern division opponents Ashford Town with clinical precision and no little style to run out 2-0 winners and only the
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Basketball: Thunder crash in Conference opener
Worthing Thunder were sunk by three of their former players as their NBL Conference season got off to a losing start. They let slip a 56-44 half-time lead to go down 96-93 at home to Sutton Pumas. The third quarter proved key as Thunder repeatedly lost
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Basketball: Duck keeps Bears unbeaten
Bears passed their first serious test of the season, thanks to an explosive third quarter and a stunning display from Randy Duck. Nick Nurse's men trailed by five points late in the first half to a Newcastle side who were looking the best opposition they
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Woman who saved post office
A sub-postmistress has stepped into the breach to save Burgess Hill's main post office from closure. Sangeeta Patel, 37, has taken over the running of the office. She and her team of five staff, have been given a contract to keep the service open for
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Cliff plunge man rescued
Coastguards rescued a man who fell 50ft down the cliffs at Seaford Head. The Newhaven cliff rescue team were called out at 9pm yesterday to save the man, who had broken both his legs and several ribs, from a ledge. Station officer Trevor Cutler said the
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Shares fall after claim
Shares in Horsham-based insurer Royal & SunAlliance fell by more than 14 per cent as it faced an asbestos-related lawsuit. Engineering group Turner & Newall is understood to have filed a claim against the insurer on behalf of a group of former
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MFI snaps up Sussex firm
Furniture retailer MFI has stitched up a £12.3 million deal to buy Petworth-based upholstery firm The Sofa Workshop, it was announced today. The deal will see MFI add 23 high street stores to its chain of 200-plus UK sites. Chief executive John Hancock
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Family flee bedroom blaze
Members of a family had to evacuate their home when a fire broke out just as they were settling down to Sunday lunch. The blaze, in an upstairs bedroom, interrupted the meal at about 2.45pm yesterday. Shirley Cullen, 67, who lives in the house in Orpen
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Rodger wants Albion future
Simon Rodger has set his sights on a permanent deal with Brighton and Hove Albion after a scoring full debut. The Shoreham-born midfielder ensured it was lucky 13 for the Seagulls as he struck his first League goal for 13 months in Saturday's 3-2 home
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Coppell: Kuipers must learn
Albion boss Steve Coppell has told Michel Kuipers to learn from his dismissal in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Bradford City. Kuipers was sent off in the final minutes after bringing down Stephen Warnock in a rash challenge which allowed the Bantams to
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Garage wrecked in blaze
A blazing garage in Angmering collapsed minutes after firemen snatched a cylinder of dangerous gas from the flames. Six fire crews were called to the blaze in Dappers Lane at 6.15am today. Five vehicles being repaired were wrecked. Assistant Divisional
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Backing for cruelty list
A call from Sussex Police for a register of parents and guardians convicted of cruelty to children has won national backing. The force wants parents and guardians convicted of cruelty to be placed on a list similar to the Sex Offenders' Register. This
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Book store cleared after vanishing act
Hundreds of books which were abandoned by an enigmatic Brighton bookseller have finally been cleared. Noel Brookes mysteriously deserted his bookshop in Queens Road earlier this year, after 30 years in charge. After trying in vain to contact Mr Brookes
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Setting sights on an urban paradise
Cabinet heavyweights John Prescott and Gordon Brown have been told how to help transform Brighton and Hove into an urban paradise. Sarah Tanburn, the city council's director of culture and regeneration, urged the Government for reforms to boost the quality
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High price to restore historic lift
An historic cliff lift is unlikely to be fully restored because it would cost £250,000. Brighton and Hove City Council cannot afford anything like that sum to renovate the Madeira Lift on the seafront in Kemp Town. Instead, councillors are being recommended
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Torchlit town defies the rain
The night sky lit up in a tapestry of flame at Battle's annual bonfire celebrations. Wind and rain did not keep the crowds away from the annual spectacle of the Battle firework display. And the Battel Bonfire Boyes turned the procession through the town
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How diet can affect mental health
Nowadays you can get medication for any kind of inappropriate feeling or behaviour. Simply decide whether you are depressed, anxious, apathetic, hallucinating or displaying any form of violent or deviant tendency, then ask for a prescription. If a drug
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Focus on small firms
Small firms minister Nigel Griffiths visits Brighton later this month to speak on support services for the sector. The presentation will be at the Institute of Small Business Affairs conference at the Old Ship Hotel, on November 14. Jane North, of the
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Network fair brings £4 million orders
Orders worth more than £4 million were generated for West Sussex businesses during a trade fair. West Sussex County Council sponsored Meet the Buyers earlier this year, bringing together 38 national and international organisations and suppliers from 110
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First-class move saves post office
A sub-postmistress has stepped into the breach to save a town post office from closure. Sangeeta Patel, 37, has taken over the running of the main post office in Burgess Hill. She and her team of five staff, have been given a contract to keep the service
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Stay safe by the fire
More people these days are opting to attend specially organised fireworks displays carried out under strict safety regulations on Bonfire Night. However, there are still those who prefer to have friends and family round for celebrations in their own back
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Pop: Nightmares On Wax, Brighton Dome, November 14
The rumour that DJ/producer George Evelyn has given up cannabis will shock most Nightmares On Wax fans. After all, NOW's legendary 1995 album was named Smoker's Delight after Evelyn's legendary dope intake. But whether or not he has truly given up the
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Missing statue found in pond
A stolen statue of a Victorian washerwoman has been recovered after an anonymous caller revealed it was in a village pond. When the £400 life-size statue disappeared in mysterious circumstances, villagers suspected it was the work of notorious local prankster
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Omar Sosa, Pavilion Theatre, Brighton
Ever since Ry Cooder teamed up with a bunch of ageing Latino musicians to produce Buena Vista Social Club, Cuban music has been all the rage. Yet the album, and the subsequent solo releases from the likes of Compay Segundo, Ibrahim Ferrer and Ruben Gonzalez
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Voice of the Third Age: Lis Solkhon
There is an old country saying that "The best fertiliser is the master's footsteps". What this means, of course, is that when the person ostensibly in charge is regularly on view, things tend to go according to plan. It is a point of view which might
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Award-winning artist copyrights himself
Artist Dan Shelton has scooped a £10,000 prize and plans to use the money to patent his greatest asset - himself. Dan, of Quebec Street, Brighton, believes artists are undervalued and, in some cases, treated with contempt. So he has decided to put himself
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Star launch for Walk of Fame
The glitz and glamour of Hollywood came to Brighton last night as Britain's first Walk of Fame was launched. Celebrities from stage, screen and television were at Brighton Marina as the red carpet was rolled out to celebrate. The Brighton Walk of Fame
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Living to a fine old age
Governments around the world are worried about the problems of looking after our ageing population. Old age has its own unique needs for care. Will we be able to maintain a quality of life and independent living for older people? In September, government
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Two held over party punch-up
A man has been arrested on suspicion of indecent assault after a rugby club party. The man is alleged to have pinched women's bottoms and touched other parts of their bodies. One victim complained about his behaviour and a female friend remonstrated with
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Veteran cars suffer a soaking
Hundreds of veteran car enthusiasts battled a morning of lashing rain, thunder and lightning to chug victoriously into Brighton. A glittering finish awaited the 400 cars that set off on a cold, dark Sunday morning from Hyde Park at 7.30am. Crowds lined
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Unfair comparison
Ms J Hardy (Letters, October 12) is wrong to suggest the last Tory government was as equally irresponsible and unfair as the present government in singling out councils for council tax subsidies. Labour-controlled Brighton continued to receive the best
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King of gossip
This smiling gentleman with his mother was as famous a Hollywood supporting actor as any in the Thirties and Forties. He was Jack Oakie and often teamed with Alice Faye and John Payne, as in Tin Pan Alley (1940) and The Great American Broadcast (1941)
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What else?
Now we know we are not short-listed as a Capital of Culture (The Argus, October 30), I hope Brighton and Hove City Council can put its mind to the delivery of services and not seek another new campaign. Never mind the where else campaign - what else does
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Matthew Clark: Top five lose
The race for the County League Division One title was thrown wide open as the top five teams all lost. Sixth placed Whitehawk beat East Preston, who started the day in third spot. Tommy Pattenden (two) and Craig Bunch fired Hawks into a 3-0 lead by the
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Plane spotters face appeal wait
A Sussex plane spotter convicted on a spying-related charge in Greece was today hoping to begin his legal appeal. BT technical officer Chris Wilson, 47, flew out on Saturday to join ten of the other 11 plane spotters in court for the hearing, which was
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Odd silence
It is somewhat disingenuous of Councillor Jenny Barnard-Langston to accuse Brighton and Hove City Council of phoney consultation over the introduction of controlled parking. She suggests in Goldsmid the council is forcing through a scheme as part of some
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Matthew Clark: Shoreham sink leaders
Dominic Shepherd got the only goal as Shoreham completed a league double over County League leaders Burgess Hill at Leylands Park. Former Hillians striker Shepherd slid in to volley home Mark Pulling's 20th minute cross to settle the issue. Shoreham player-boss
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Nostalgic trip
The Veteran Car Run, now more than a century old, is the largest spectator event in Britain, with more than a million people lining the route between London and Brighton. Whatever the weather, it's a wonderful sight to see hundreds of old crocks following
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Nobody wins
Councillors have finally accepted the need for a compromise over traders' parking permits in Brighton and Hove and have agreed to hold talks with Traders Against Parking Persecution but will they listen to the genuine problems? Simon Battle consistently
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Senior Cup: Baker treble lifts Saints
St Leonards put recent woes behind them as they moved into the third round of the Sussex Senior Cup after coming from behind to beat Sidlesham 5-1. Richard Davies put the County League outfit in front, but just before the break Paul Wilson converted Jimmy
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Rightful place
Stanmer Park is regarded by Brighton people as their own as a slice of country heritage on the edge of the city. One of its minor attractions is the large number of sarsen stones, thousands of years old, which gave rise to the place name. Some of these
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Tangled up
The Lib Dems have adopted such an opportunist approach to parking in Brighton and Hove they are tying themselves in knots. In Environment Committee, Councillor Jenny Barnard-Langston was alone in voting against a residents' parking scheme for Goldsmid
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Dr Martens: Crawley back on track
Strikers Dave Stevens and Danny Hockton scored the goals that got Crawley's push for promotion from the premier division back on track at the Moorlands on Saturday. Reds boss Billy Smith went to Moor Green looking for three points following his side's
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FA Trophy: Bognor ease through
Bognor Regis moved into the second round of the FA Trophy with a convincing 2-0 victory at home to Boreham Wood. The visitors may be progressing well in the FA Cup but Rocks got at them straight from the whistle, never allowing them time to settle. In
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November 2: Albion 3 Bradford 2
It has taken three matches and plenty of heartache, but Steve Coppell has now stamped his mark on Albion's uphill battle for First Division survival. The subtle changes made by the manager renowned for thriving in adversity helped the Seagulls to their
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FA Trophy: Hornets bounce back from Cup agony
Horsham manager John Maggs was delighted with his side's response to their FA Cup disappointment. The Hornets cut through Dr Martens eastern division opponents Ashford Town with clinical precision and no little style to run out 2-0 winners and only the
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FA Trophy: Ramsay fires Borough into 2nd round
Former Albion striker Scott Ramsay was back to his best as Eastbourne Borough cruised into the second round with a 4-1 win over Hertford Town. Ramsay scored twice and made the other two goals in a tie which saw Borough looking a class above the Ryman
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FA Trophy: Rebels exit
Worthing have been told they must get tough if they want to start giving their home fans something to cheer. Rebels' lively youngsters spent most of Saturday's rain-lashed FA Trophy tussle probing tentatively at a defence used to the rigours of the Dr
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Basketball: Thunder crash in Conference opener
Worthing Thunder were sunk by three of their former players as their NBL Conference season got off to a losing start. They let slip a 56-44 half-time lead to go down 96-93 at home to Sutton Pumas. The third quarter proved key as Thunder repeatedly lost
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Rodger wants Albion future
Simon Rodger has set his sights on a permanent deal with Brighton and Hove Albion after a scoring full debut. The Shoreham-born midfielder struck his first League goal for 13 months in Saturday's 3-2 home victory over Bradford, which ended a sequence
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Non-League: Round-Up
Peacehaven needed extra time to get past hosts Mile Oak 4-2 in the John O'Hara League Cup third round. Dave Wade put Oaks ahead from the penalty spot but Peacehaven levelled from their own penalty via Matt Balmer before further goals from the hosts Neil
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Cliff plunge man rescued
Coastguards rescued a man who fell 50ft down the cliffs at Seaford Head. The Newhaven cliff rescue team were called out at 9pm yesterday to save the man, who had broken both his legs and several ribs, from a ledge. Station officer Trevor Cutler said the
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Shares fall after claim
Shares in Horsham-based insurer Royal & SunAlliance fell by more than 14 per cent as it faced an asbestos-related lawsuit. Engineering group Turner & Newall is understood to have filed a claim against the insurer on behalf of a group of former
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MFI snaps up Sussex firm
Furniture retailer MFI has stitched up a £12.3 million deal to buy Petworth-based upholstery firm The Sofa Workshop, it was announced today. The deal will see MFI add 23 high street stores to its chain of 200-plus UK sites. Chief executive John Hancock
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Pieman is voted region's best
A champion butcher from Sussex has been voted the best pie maker in the South-East. Frank Dean Butchers, of Worthing, dominated the South-East England Excellence in Meat Products Awards, recently held by British Meat. At the award ceremony in Leatherhead
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Family flee bedroom blaze
Members of a family had to evacuate their home when a fire broke out just as they were settling down to Sunday lunch. The blaze, in an upstairs bedroom, interrupted the meal at about 2.45pm yesterday. Shirley Cullen, 67, who lives in the house in Orpen
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Rodger wants Albion future
Simon Rodger has set his sights on a permanent deal with Brighton and Hove Albion after a scoring full debut. The Shoreham-born midfielder ensured it was lucky 13 for the Seagulls as he struck his first League goal for 13 months in Saturday's 3-2 home
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Coppell: Kuipers must learn
Albion boss Steve Coppell has told Michel Kuipers to learn from his dismissal in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Bradford City. Kuipers was sent off in the final minutes after bringing down Stephen Warnock in a rash challenge which allowed the Bantams to
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Ancient stones to return to park
Historic stones removed from a country park are being replaced after complaints from activists. Sarsen stones, a feature of Stanmer Park in Brighton, were taken away by contractors from the approach to Stanmer House while maintenance took place. Countryside
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High price to restore historic lift
An historic cliff lift is unlikely to be fully restored because it would cost £250,000. Brighton and Hove City Council cannot afford anything like that sum to renovate the Madeira Lift on the seafront in Kemp Town. Instead, councillors are being recommended
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Torchlit town defies the rain
The night sky lit up in a tapestry of flame at Battle's annual bonfire celebrations. Wind and rain did not keep the crowds away from the annual spectacle of the Battle firework display. And the Battel Bonfire Boyes turned the procession through the town
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Skills plan for the county's workforce
Sussex Learning and Skills Council has published a workforce development plan for the county. It addresses the skills needs of employers and employees and follows a six-month consultation. Executive director Henry Ball said: "We now have a clear plan
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Network fair brings £4 million orders
Orders worth more than £4 million were generated for West Sussex businesses during a trade fair. West Sussex County Council sponsored Meet the Buyers earlier this year, bringing together 38 national and international organisations and suppliers from 110
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First-class move saves post office
A sub-postmistress has stepped into the breach to save a town post office from closure. Sangeeta Patel, 37, has taken over the running of the main post office in Burgess Hill. She and her team of five staff, have been given a contract to keep the service
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Cliff plunge man rescued
Coastguards rescued a man who fell 50ft down the cliffs at Seaford Head. The Newhaven cliff rescue team were called out at 9pm yesterday to save the man, who had broken both his legs and several ribs, from a ledge. Station officer Trevor Cutler said the
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Missing statue found in pond
A stolen statue of a Victorian washerwoman has been recovered after an anonymous caller revealed it was in a village pond. When the £400 life-size statue disappeared in mysterious circumstances, villagers suspected it was the work of notorious local prankster
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Hidden agenda
I cannot understand why the Government is to channel funds from the South to the North, thus creating a huge rise in our taxes. When I moved to Brighton from Northumberland, I immediately noticed the decrease in my standard of living. The North has cheap
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Omar Sosa, Pavilion Theatre, Brighton
Ever since Ry Cooder teamed up with a bunch of ageing Latino musicians to produce Buena Vista Social Club, Cuban music has been all the rage. Yet the album, and the subsequent solo releases from the likes of Compay Segundo, Ibrahim Ferrer and Ruben Gonzalez
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Family Life, with Bini McCall
Daughter and I went "up North" during half term to visit her grandparents and the rest of the family. I booked our train tickets some weeks ago before the gales hit. We were supposed to have a nice relaxing journey, with one change at Watford Junction
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Voice of the Third Age: Lis Solkhon
There is an old country saying that "The best fertiliser is the master's footsteps". What this means, of course, is that when the person ostensibly in charge is regularly on view, things tend to go according to plan. It is a point of view which might
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Award-winning artist copyrights himself
Artist Dan Shelton has scooped a £10,000 prize and plans to use the money to patent his greatest asset - himself. Dan, of Quebec Street, Brighton, believes artists are undervalued and, in some cases, treated with contempt. So he has decided to put himself
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Untaxed cars go to crusher
Scores of abandoned vehicles have been towed away, clamped or crushed during a tax disc blitz in Mid Sussex. The clampdown cleared 146 vehicles from the streets. Fifty-eight were claimed by their owners, 44 have been scrapped and 44 are being held for
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Traders slammed over lights
A leading councillor today criticised traders for failing to support Worthing's struggling Christmas lights appeal. So far only £5,000 has been raised towards a £21,000 campaign to decorate Worthing town centre with festive illuminations. With the appeal
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Fares hike
I noticed a sign in the windscreen of a passing bus that said "Revised fares". It should have read "Huge hike in fares; we're ripping you off". Inflation is below five per cent yet Compass Travel has increased its fares by 27 per cent. Had the company
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Living to a fine old age
Governments around the world are worried about the problems of looking after our ageing population. Old age has its own unique needs for care. Will we be able to maintain a quality of life and independent living for older people? In September, government
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Veteran cars suffer a soaking
Hundreds of veteran car enthusiasts battled a morning of lashing rain, thunder and lightning to chug victoriously into Brighton. A glittering finish awaited the 400 cars that set off on a cold, dark Sunday morning from Hyde Park at 7.30am. Crowds lined
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King of gossip
This smiling gentleman with his mother was as famous a Hollywood supporting actor as any in the Thirties and Forties. He was Jack Oakie and often teamed with Alice Faye and John Payne, as in Tin Pan Alley (1940) and The Great American Broadcast (1941)
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What else?
Now we know we are not short-listed as a Capital of Culture (The Argus, October 30), I hope Brighton and Hove City Council can put its mind to the delivery of services and not seek another new campaign. Never mind the where else campaign - what else does
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Plane spotters face appeal wait
A Sussex plane spotter convicted on a spying-related charge in Greece was today hoping to begin his legal appeal. BT technical officer Chris Wilson, 47, flew out on Saturday to join ten of the other 11 plane spotters in court for the hearing, which was
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Senior Cup: Baker treble lifts Saints
St Leonards put recent woes behind them as they moved into the third round of the Sussex Senior Cup after coming from behind to beat Sidlesham 5-1. Richard Davies put the County League outfit in front, but just before the break Paul Wilson converted Jimmy
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Rightful place
Stanmer Park is regarded by Brighton people as their own as a slice of country heritage on the edge of the city. One of its minor attractions is the large number of sarsen stones, thousands of years old, which gave rise to the place name. Some of these
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FA Trophy: Bognor ease through
Bognor Regis moved into the second round of the FA Trophy with a convincing 2-0 victory at home to Boreham Wood. The visitors may be progressing well in the FA Cup but Rocks got at them straight from the whistle, never allowing them time to settle. In
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FA Trophy: Rooks win ten-goal thriller
Lewes progressed to the second round by beating Ryman division one north side Slough Town 6-4 in a thriller at the Dripping Pan. The visitors played attractive, incisive football and took the lead twice in the first half, but the Rooks hit straight back
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November 2: Albion 3 Bradford 2
It has taken three matches and plenty of heartache, but Steve Coppell has now stamped his mark on Albion's uphill battle for First Division survival. The subtle changes made by the manager renowned for thriving in adversity helped the Seagulls to their
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The rudest council in the land is here
I nominate Brighton and Hove City Council as the most uncaring, uncivil and discourteous council in view of the following. On August 28 and 29, I stayed with friends in Brunswick Square, Hove. They purchased for my use two daily permits at the cost of
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FA Trophy: Ramsay fires Borough into 2nd round
Former Albion striker Scott Ramsay was back to his best as Eastbourne Borough cruised into the second round with a 4-1 win over Hertford Town. Ramsay scored twice and made the other two goals in a tie which saw Borough looking a class above the Ryman
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FA Trophy: Rebels exit
Worthing have been told they must get tough if they want to start giving their home fans something to cheer. Rebels' lively youngsters spent most of Saturday's rain-lashed FA Trophy tussle probing tentatively at a defence used to the rigours of the Dr
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Rodger wants Albion future
Simon Rodger has set his sights on a permanent deal with Brighton and Hove Albion after a scoring full debut. The Shoreham-born midfielder struck his first League goal for 13 months in Saturday's 3-2 home victory over Bradford, which ended a sequence
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Non-League: Round-Up
Peacehaven needed extra time to get past hosts Mile Oak 4-2 in the John O'Hara League Cup third round. Dave Wade put Oaks ahead from the penalty spot but Peacehaven levelled from their own penalty via Matt Balmer before further goals from the hosts Neil
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Outlook better for group
Beleaguered drinks group HP Bulmer's financial prospects brightened after banks agreed to fund the Strongbow maker for another year. The Hereford-based company has also sanctioned a major overhaul of its business after tough trading conditions and one-off
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Pieman is voted region's best
A champion butcher from Sussex has been voted the best pie maker in the South-East. Frank Dean Butchers, of Worthing, dominated the South-East England Excellence in Meat Products Awards, recently held by British Meat. At the award ceremony in Leatherhead
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Van goes wrong way down A27
The driver of a white van caused havoc by going the wrong way along a dual carriageway, hitting one car and forcing four more off the road. The rogue vehicle headed east along the westbound A27 near the Brighton turn-off just before 7pm on Saturday. An
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Plane spotters face appeal wait
A Sussex plane spotter convicted on a spying-related charge in Greece was today hoping to begin his legal appeal. BT technical officer Chris Wilson, 47, flew out on Saturday to join ten of the other 11 plane spotters in court for the hearing, which was
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Ancient stones to return to park
Historic stones removed from a country park are being replaced after complaints from activists. Sarsen stones, a feature of Stanmer Park in Brighton, were taken away by contractors from the approach to Stanmer House while maintenance took place. Countryside
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Duo turn spotlight on women
When Rachel Millward and Pinny Grylls left university to pursue careers in film they were shocked by the lack of female role models. They decided to break the mould of the male-dominated business and set up their own independent production company Invisible
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Pensioner hurt in crash
An elderly pedestrian suffered serious injuries in a crash on the A259 Rustington bypass. The 77-year-old man, from Angmering, was rushed to hospital following the accident just before 12.30pm yesterday. The 32-year-old driver of a Toyota Celica, from
