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TV help for tragic family
Television presenter Nick Knowles came to the aid of a Sussex family after the sudden death of a husband and father. With help from the BBC's DIY SOS team, he is transforming a house in Queens Road, Lewes, which was halfway through a loft conversion when
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Hold-up for child kidnap alarms
The launch of a pioneering child kidnap alert system has been postponed. The first phase of Child Rescue Alert, which aims to find missing children within hours of their disappearance, was due to be launched by Sussex Police today. The project, which
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Stop council house sales
The Argus ran an ad from Acrewood Homes urging people to buy their council properties to make a big profit (October 29, page 3). Acrewood will buy the property to rent as homes. Council stocks are depleted enough. The sooner the Government stops the sale
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Danger of looking skyward
Voice of The Argus (October 31) suggested councillors should sometimes take their eyes off the ground and raise them to the skies. I wouldn't recommend this to any pensioner walking along the crater-filled path that crosses Montpelier Crescent, Brighton
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Secrets of a Playboy bunny
Julie Watkins was 20 when she found herself drawn into Hugh Hefner's black-stockinged world - with a little help from her mum. In the early Seventies, Hefner's Playboy empire was the glamorous face of the gambling world. His bunnies were the It Girls
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Outlook bleak for building industry
The number of building and construction firms going out of business is on the increase. And the downturn in the City is likely to lead to more, warns insolvency specialist Begbies Traynor. Smaller building and construction firms are among those in London
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Ski firm tops holiday vote
British holiday makers have voted Brighton-based Equity Ski one of the top three best ski companies in the UK for the second successive year. Its expertise and dedication in providing customers with service and all-inclusive value for money was recognised
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Success fits like a glove for tailor at vanguard of suit revival
The suit is making a comeback and Brighton tailor Gresham Blake is at the forefront of its revival. Gresham and his wife and joint director Fal opened their shop in Bond Street in March. They have been busy ever since and have just opened a fitting room
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Labour is accused of stifling economy
Sussex is being ignored by the Government says the county's leading business support organisation. The claim follows a series of Government decisions that Sussex Enterprise claimed were stifling economic growth. The statement comes just weeks before regional
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Stark warning as jobs growth slows
Employment in Sussex is expected to grow by 0.8 per cent per year in the next ten years. The figure is only one third of the growth rate experienced in the county between 1995 and 2000. Researchers at Skills Insight (SI) said employment will grow most
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Timewasters
I write on behalf of Brighton and Hove Green Party Animal Rights Group to express our extreme disappointment at the outcome of the meeting between the Badger Federation and Defra at Brighton Town Hall. We understand Defra did not provide the information
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Peter Green and John Mayall, Brighton Dome
Blues enthusiasts flocked to the Dome to see a fantastic double bill consisting of ex-Fleetwood Mac frontman Peter Green and John Mayall, the father of British blues. First up was Green, widely regarded as one of the greatest ever guitarists and composer
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A Slice of Saturday Night, Pavilion Theatre, Worthing
Raw rhythm coursed through the narrowing arteries of Worthing audiences as memories of the musical revolution of 40 years ago were revived in this classic pop parade. Norman Pace, the quiet man of British comedy, was cooking with gas as he compered this
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Plane spotters back in dock
A legal appeal by British plane spotters convicted of spying in Greece finally got under way today, more than 24 hours late. Among the 11 Britons is BT engineer Chris Wilson, of Erica Way, Horsham, who was convicted of aiding and abetting espionage. The
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Urban Housewife, by Lizzie Enfield
Arrived home from interview in Milton Keynes with Tony the gorgeous, muscular urban housecleaner in the back of the car and no trousers. Under normal circumstances, I might have been pleased with the above state of affairs but these were brought about
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'Unite or die', rebels told
Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith today challenged warring party colleagues to "unite or die" after a Commons rebellion split MPs across Sussex. Outside Central Office, Mr Duncan Smith accused what he called a "small group of my Parliamentary colleagues"
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Start to listen
Voice of The Argus on the Hallowe'en anti-war demo summed the situation up well. Although many of the police behaved professionally, there were also many abuses of power and basic thuggery from certain officers. I am not sure if blocking the roads is
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Home alone
Protesting is a very good tool for publicising strong opinion on an important issue. The minor inconvenience caused to motorists is nothing compared to what would happen to the Iraqi people if a war broke out. We have to remember the innocents. The UK
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Rugby: Heath turn up heat
Haywards Heath put their National League push back on course, thanks to a storming performance from their pack. Heath beat London Nigerians 22-5 at Whitemans Green to keep the heat on London One leaders Southend, who were 28-7 winners at Cheshunt. Owen
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Rugby: Brighton steal dramatic win
Brighton lost skipper Mark Jenkins with a broken arm but still stole a dramatic 15-10 win at Eastbourne. A tremendous battle at the top of London Three South East was settled a minute from time when Paul Pride scored a stunning long range try after combining
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Intimidating
I was on the anti-war protest in Brighton and saw a police motorcycle ride into the line of protesters near Wild Park and push bikes out of the way. This dangerous and deliberately intimidating behaviour could easily have caused a major injury. It was
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Hockey: Chi can't wait for champs
Chichester are looking forward to a mouth-watering trip to premier division champions Reading in the last 32 of the HA Cup. A golden goal victory over Gore Court on Sunday took Chi through to the fourth round where they will face the top team in England
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Rugby: Worthing reign supreme
Worthing defied the rain to score tries which kept them in the title hunt. The London Two South high-flyers were 16-7 home winners in their four-pointer with Gosport and Fareham and, though coach Ian Davies, admitted they could still play better, he was
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Coppell looks to fringes
Albion boss Steve Coppell has challenged one of the fringe players to show they can fill Paul Brooker's boots. Brooker is banned for Albion's Sky televised visit to Wolves on Monday following his red card at Crystal Palace. That creates a vacancy on the
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Dr Martens: Borough go third
A superb Eastbourne Borough display saw them enjoy a 4-2 victory at Fisher Athletic to go third in the Dr Martens eastern division. Borough were in unstoppable form in the first half. Scott Ramsay caused the hosts numerous problems and could of had a
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Big Issue marks its territory
Big Issue sellers' pitches in Brighton and Hove are being marked with spray paint in a bid to deter rogue vendors from harassing the public. A total of 29 pitches are being sprayed on pavements throughout the city. The city is the second in the UK to
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MFI buys sofa firm
Petworth-based Sofa Workshop has been bought by furniture giant MFI in a £12.3 million deal. Chief executive John Hancock said: "Upholstery is a £2.6 billion market and Sofa Workshop will allow us to accelerate our roll-out into this market segment. "
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Loyalty isn't on the cards
Customer loyalty across the financial services and retail sectors has slumped to rock bottom. A survey by accountants KPMG found loyalty "could hardly get any lower" with consumers only retaining links to organisations through apathy. Only two per cent
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A century in pictures
For the first time, some of the best photos from The Argus archives have been brought together in one book covering the entire 20th Century. There is no more faithful recorder of events which make up the daily life of a place than the local daily newspaper
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Victim of cashpoint crimewave
Cheryl Clemons is the latest victim of a crimewave hitting Brighton and Hove which has cost victims nearly £2 million in the past year. A trickster stole her cash card and withdrew £1,000 before she could cancel it. She said: "I felt such a fool. Now
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Call to protect shop workers
Brighton Pavilion MP David Lepper is asking the Government to do more about tackling violence against shop workers. The Labour MP chairs the 200-strong parliamentary cross-party group on town centre management. He said the British Retail Consortium's
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Lewes to burn George Bush
Look out Lewes! George 'Dubya' Bush is heading for tonight's spectacular bonfire festival - straddling a 16ft missile. The US president follows in the footsteps of last year's effigy, Osama Bin Laden, as the Spitting Image-style papier mache effigy destined
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Threat of silence in court
A man who is due to take a vow of silence has appeared in court charged with causing a breach of the peace. Guy Sinclair, 51, of Blaker Street, Brighton, denies committing the offence at his home last month. Jim Warren, defending, said his client was
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Emale with Stefan Hull
Alex Nikitin has been searching for the best way to protect his hands. But, unlike most of us, he's not interested in the latest hand cream or the warmest woollen mittens - he wants to insure his digits for £375,000. The 17-year-old gamer from London
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Industry could lose more cash in CD row
The music industry risks alienating customers by selling copy-protected CDs without warning labels. The warning comes from US market research company Gartner as the industry tries to stamp out CD piracy, which it blames along with internet file swapping
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Add some sparkle to bonfire night
Fireworks fans searching for the best displays and the most comprehensive information should put their computers into action before rocketing into bonfire night action. There are hundreds of web sites devoted to every aspect of bonfire night celebrations
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Dog system is cat's whiskers
A racetrack restaurant hopes its new table ordering system can make it top dog. Coral Eurobet's Brighton and Hove Greyhound Stadium has installed a system of hand-held ordering units designed by IT specialists Torex Retail and business partner Javelin
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Future dynamos get start-up site
A web site has been launched to help young people make the most of their start-up businesses. The Shell LiveWIRE site has been designed as a one-stop shop covering every aspect of starting a business, from identifying an idea and producing a business
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Email conmen cost me £20k
A former accountant has been left penniless after falling for a cruel email scam. Michael Hobro, 51, was promised at least £1.5 million for looking after an £8 million trust fund for an orphan in the Ivory Coast. But it was not until he had handed over
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Ex tells court of car theft trauma
A businesswoman told an Old Bailey jury how she was duped out of £55,000 by a criminal who is now accused of a torture spree. Sabina Surrey said she lent the cash to Carlon Robinson but she never saw it again. Ms Surrey told the court she realised she
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Roadside Sarah shrine returns
The family of murdered Sarah Payne say they are pleased that members of the public have begun replacing tributes at a roadside shrine to her. Toys and tributes have once again started building up at the shrine on the A29 at Pulborough, near where eight-year-old
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Review: Gaming evolution starts with a big bang
The next step in the evolution of gaming is here. Unreal Tournament 2003 is a straight sequel to 1999's original. Released at the same time as Quake III: Team Arena, the two redefined the deathmatch and put internet gaming on the map. UT 2003 features
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Volunteer gardeners in tip row
A woman who helps elderly and disabled council tenants keep their gardens tidy has been banned from using a council-run tip unless she pays. Debbie Hudson set up Gumboots four years ago to help people who cannot manage their own gardens. Her team of volunteers
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TV help for tragic family
Television presenter Nick Knowles came to the aid of a Sussex family after the sudden death of a husband and father. With help from the BBC's DIY SOS team, he is transforming a house in Queens Road, Lewes, which was halfway through a loft conversion when
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Hold-up for child kidnap alarms
The launch of a pioneering child kidnap alert system has been postponed. The first phase of Child Rescue Alert, which aims to find missing children within hours of their disappearance, was due to be launched by Sussex Police today. The project, which
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Secrets of a Playboy bunny
Julie Watkins was 20 when she found herself drawn into Hugh Hefner's black-stockinged world - with a little help from her mum. In the early Seventies, Hefner's Playboy empire was the glamorous face of the gambling world. His bunnies were the It Girls
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Power problems
It's the 21st Century. We have put a man on the moon but some heavy winds or hard snow cause millions of people to be without power for days or weeks. Is it not about time we had power cables underground to save all these problems with power-cuts in storms
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Outlook bleak for building industry
The number of building and construction firms going out of business is on the increase. And the downturn in the City is likely to lead to more, warns insolvency specialist Begbies Traynor. Smaller building and construction firms are among those in London
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Success fits like a glove for tailor at vanguard of suit revival
The suit is making a comeback and Brighton tailor Gresham Blake is at the forefront of its revival. Gresham and his wife and joint director Fal opened their shop in Bond Street in March. They have been busy ever since and have just opened a fitting room
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Labour is accused of stifling economy
Sussex is being ignored by the Government says the county's leading business support organisation. The claim follows a series of Government decisions that Sussex Enterprise claimed were stifling economic growth. The statement comes just weeks before regional
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Stark warning as jobs growth slows
Employment in Sussex is expected to grow by 0.8 per cent per year in the next ten years. The figure is only one third of the growth rate experienced in the county between 1995 and 2000. Researchers at Skills Insight (SI) said employment will grow most
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Capital of Vulgarity
Thank goodness the Capital of Culture nonsense is over. How could Brighton and Hove City Council think of entering such a tatty town (it is still a town to me) and wasting £100,000 of our council tax on it? But what's new? It is always wasting our hard-earned
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Stormy hat-trick
There were once three giant trees at the centre of Portslade village green - an elm, an ash and a beech. The great gale of October 1987 damaged the Huntingdon elm, which stood 24 metres high, and two outbreaks of Dutch elm disease finally put paid to
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Timewasters
I write on behalf of Brighton and Hove Green Party Animal Rights Group to express our extreme disappointment at the outcome of the meeting between the Badger Federation and Defra at Brighton Town Hall. We understand Defra did not provide the information
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Peter Green and John Mayall, Brighton Dome
Blues enthusiasts flocked to the Dome to see a fantastic double bill consisting of ex-Fleetwood Mac frontman Peter Green and John Mayall, the father of British blues. First up was Green, widely regarded as one of the greatest ever guitarists and composer
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A Slice of Saturday Night, Pavilion Theatre, Worthing
Raw rhythm coursed through the narrowing arteries of Worthing audiences as memories of the musical revolution of 40 years ago were revived in this classic pop parade. Norman Pace, the quiet man of British comedy, was cooking with gas as he compered this
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Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra, Brighton Dome, November 2
Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez was written in 1940 but is a classic for all time. I rank it with Mozart's clarinet concerto for its sadness, reflective qualities and emotion. Concert guitarist Richard Durrant gave the work an impeccable reading at his
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Plane spotters back in dock
A legal appeal by British plane spotters convicted of spying in Greece finally got under way today, more than 24 hours late. Among the 11 Britons is BT engineer Chris Wilson, of Erica Way, Horsham, who was convicted of aiding and abetting espionage. The
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Rare fish named after Rolling Stone
A little fish is making big waves after appearing in Sussex waters for the first time in more than a decade. The rare red and silver fish, measuring just 7.5cm, has caused excitement among experts after a fisherman hooked him. The boarfish, nicknamed
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Rebel Tories savage MP
East Worthing and Shoreham's Tory MP Tim Loughton came under attack last night in a damaging party rebellion over adoption. The shadow health minister had to defend his party's decision to impose a three-line whip opposing plans to allow gays and unmarried
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Home alone
Protesting is a very good tool for publicising strong opinion on an important issue. The minor inconvenience caused to motorists is nothing compared to what would happen to the Iraqi people if a war broke out. We have to remember the innocents. The UK
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Matthew Clark County League round-up
Oakwood are emerging as the surprise package in the race for honours in Matthew Clark County League division two. A 3-1 win over rock bottom Oving on Saturday lifted Oaks up to fourth place in the table. Andy Maddox's have played more games than anything
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It was this ugly
Angler Peter Weight caught a red and silver fish off Hove at the weekend and put himself in the record books. The boarfish, seldom found in shallow waters, is so rare that only one aquarium in Britain has any. Because it has bulging eyes, an elongated
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Out of hand
At the anti-war demo last Thursday, the police were there to keep the peace, like we all want in this world. But when a few of the demonstrators went over the top to endanger their own lives on busy roads in rush hour, the police quite rightly went to
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Health spokesman should resign
Tory health spokesman Tim Loughton has placed his party in a perilous position by imposing a three-line whip in a Commons debate on adoption. The East Worthing and Shoreham MP was repeatedly interrupted by former Cabinet minister Michael Portillo, who
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Rugby: Worthing reign supreme
Worthing defied the rain to score tries which kept them in the title hunt. The London Two South high-flyers were 16-7 home winners in their four-pointer with Gosport and Fareham and, though coach Ian Davies, admitted they could still play better, he was
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Dr Martens: Borough go third
A superb Eastbourne Borough display saw them enjoy a 4-2 victory at Fisher Athletic to go third in the Dr Martens eastern division. Borough were in unstoppable form in the first half. Scott Ramsay caused the hosts numerous problems and could of had a
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Loyalty isn't on the cards
Customer loyalty across the financial services and retail sectors has slumped to rock bottom. A survey by accountants KPMG found loyalty "could hardly get any lower" with consumers only retaining links to organisations through apathy. Only two per cent
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A century in pictures
For the first time, some of the best photos from The Argus archives have been brought together in one book covering the entire 20th Century. There is no more faithful recorder of events which make up the daily life of a place than the local daily newspaper
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Victim of cashpoint crimewave
Cheryl Clemons is the latest victim of a crimewave hitting Brighton and Hove which has cost victims nearly £2 million in the past year. A trickster stole her cash card and withdrew £1,000 before she could cancel it. She said: "I felt such a fool. Now
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Lewes to burn George Bush
Look out Lewes! George 'Dubya' Bush is heading for tonight's spectacular bonfire festival - straddling a 16ft missile. The US president follows in the footsteps of last year's effigy, Osama Bin Laden, as the Spitting Image-style papier mache effigy destined
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Cash help for hospitals
Worthing Hospital and Southlands in Shoreham have been awarded almost half a million pounds to cut their waiting lists. The hospitals' governing NHS Trust has been given the money by the Government to help meet national targets. The Government has promised
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Threat of silence in court
A man who is due to take a vow of silence has appeared in court charged with causing a breach of the peace. Guy Sinclair, 51, of Blaker Street, Brighton, denies committing the offence at his home last month. Jim Warren, defending, said his client was
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Emale with Stefan Hull
Alex Nikitin has been searching for the best way to protect his hands. But, unlike most of us, he's not interested in the latest hand cream or the warmest woollen mittens - he wants to insure his digits for £375,000. The 17-year-old gamer from London
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Fancy a little bit of S&L action?
Less than two years ago speech and language (S&L) technology was hailed as the next significant leap in computing. But since the downfall of former S&L leader Lernout & Hauspie there has been little major news. Many thought S&L was not
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Coppell looks to fringes
Albion boss Steve Coppell has challenged one of the fringe players to show they can fill Paul Brooker's boots. Brooker is banned for Albion's Sky televised visit to Wolves on Monday following his red card at Crystal Palace. That creates a vacancy on the
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'Laughing stock' jibe at council
A Sussex council spent £8,730 on a survey - and found out that some people think it is a "laughing stock". Lewes District Council asked more than 800 residents for views on its performance and what it should be doing better. It held discussions with focus
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Future dynamos get start-up site
A web site has been launched to help young people make the most of their start-up businesses. The Shell LiveWIRE site has been designed as a one-stop shop covering every aspect of starting a business, from identifying an idea and producing a business
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Email conmen cost me £20k
A former accountant has been left penniless after falling for a cruel email scam. Michael Hobro, 51, was promised at least £1.5 million for looking after an £8 million trust fund for an orphan in the Ivory Coast. But it was not until he had handed over
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Catholic priests gather at Butlins
Hundreds of Roman Catholic clergymen were today gathering at Butlins holiday resort in Bognor to plan a campaign of spiritual renewal. The Archbishop of Westminster, Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor, was joining about 400 members of clergy from the Archdiocese
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Ex tells court of car theft trauma
A businesswoman told an Old Bailey jury how she was duped out of £55,000 by a criminal who is now accused of a torture spree. Sabina Surrey said she lent the cash to Carlon Robinson but she never saw it again. Ms Surrey told the court she realised she
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Roadside Sarah shrine returns
The family of murdered Sarah Payne say they are pleased that members of the public have begun replacing tributes at a roadside shrine to her. Toys and tributes have once again started building up at the shrine on the A29 at Pulborough, near where eight-year-old
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Review: The first among unequals
All games are created equal, unless that game happens to be Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit 2. Electronic Arts has released PlayStation 2, Game Cube and Xbox versions but the PS 2 version, developed by EA Black Box, leaves the other two, developed by EA Seattle
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Stop council house sales
The Argus ran an ad from Acrewood Homes urging people to buy their council properties to make a big profit (October 29, page 3). Acrewood will buy the property to rent as homes. Council stocks are depleted enough. The sooner the Government stops the sale
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Danger of looking skyward
Voice of The Argus (October 31) suggested councillors should sometimes take their eyes off the ground and raise them to the skies. I wouldn't recommend this to any pensioner walking along the crater-filled path that crosses Montpelier Crescent, Brighton
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Ski firm tops holiday vote
British holiday makers have voted Brighton-based Equity Ski one of the top three best ski companies in the UK for the second successive year. Its expertise and dedication in providing customers with service and all-inclusive value for money was recognised
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Urban Housewife, by Lizzie Enfield
Arrived home from interview in Milton Keynes with Tony the gorgeous, muscular urban housecleaner in the back of the car and no trousers. Under normal circumstances, I might have been pleased with the above state of affairs but these were brought about
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'Unite or die', rebels told
Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith today challenged warring party colleagues to "unite or die" after a Commons rebellion split MPs across Sussex. Outside Central Office, Mr Duncan Smith accused what he called a "small group of my Parliamentary colleagues"
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How typical
I am glad to see a protest is starting against the risk of local post office closures. How typical of this shabby government to begin by taking away one of the small post offices' reliable sources of business, the payment of pensions, and then propose
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Start to listen
Voice of The Argus on the Hallowe'en anti-war demo summed the situation up well. Although many of the police behaved professionally, there were also many abuses of power and basic thuggery from certain officers. I am not sure if blocking the roads is
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Some policy
Just another example of the Government's "peaceful protest policy" - peaceful so long as you don't disagree with it. -Simon Howard, Wellington Road, Brighton
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Rugby: Heath turn up heat
Haywards Heath put their National League push back on course, thanks to a storming performance from their pack. Heath beat London Nigerians 22-5 at Whitemans Green to keep the heat on London One leaders Southend, who were 28-7 winners at Cheshunt. Owen
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Heavy-handed
I was at last Thursday's demo. I happen to agree with the stance against Iraq but I also understand other people's views on the situation. The police at the demonstration were heavy-handed and very lucky there was no riot. Should the crowd have been the
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Rugby: Brighton steal dramatic win
Brighton lost skipper Mark Jenkins with a broken arm but still stole a dramatic 15-10 win at Eastbourne. A tremendous battle at the top of London Three South East was settled a minute from time when Paul Pride scored a stunning long range try after combining
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Intimidating
I was on the anti-war protest in Brighton and saw a police motorcycle ride into the line of protesters near Wild Park and push bikes out of the way. This dangerous and deliberately intimidating behaviour could easily have caused a major injury. It was
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Rugby: Uckfield saved by the post
Things remain as tight as ever at the top of Sussex One after two unbeaten sides drew 8-8 at Hastings and Bexhill. Visitors Uckfield were 8-0 down at the break but fought back well and survived a late scare when Paul Sandeman's 40-yard penalty hit a post
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Sky-high hope
Astronomer George Hole was so little known when he died that he did not even merit an obituary. However, from the garden of his modest home in Patcham, Brighton, Mr Hole helped bring the wonders of outer space into people's living rooms 40 years ago.
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A mockery
At the anti-war demonstration that took place in Brighton last Thursday, the behaviour of the police was unacceptable. I witnessed peaceful protesters sitting in the road being clubbed and sprayed in the eyes with pepper spray. When these sprays were
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Football: Brighton's record intact
Paul Watson scored his second hat-trick of the season as Brighton maintained their 100 per cent record in the Kent/Sussex Regional League with a 7-0 humbling of Herne Bay. Skipper Carlo Missirian had suggested Herne Bay would give his Brighton side a
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What are ethics of this foreign policy?
Thank you for the wise and thoughtful Voice of The Argus (Friday, November 1) on the anti-war demonstration in Brighton last Thursday. I was at the gathering because I wholeheartedly agree that if the US and the UK were to attack Iraq it would be an act
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Hockey: Chi can't wait for champs
Chichester are looking forward to a mouth-watering trip to premier division champions Reading in the last 32 of the HA Cup. A golden goal victory over Gore Court on Sunday took Chi through to the fourth round where they will face the top team in England
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Coppell looks to fringes
Albion boss Steve Coppell has challenged one of the fringe players to show they can fill Paul Brooker's boots. Brooker is banned for Albion's Sky televised visit to Wolves on Monday following his red card at Crystal Palace. That creates a vacancy on the
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Big Issue marks its territory
Big Issue sellers' pitches in Brighton and Hove are being marked with spray paint in a bid to deter rogue vendors from harassing the public. A total of 29 pitches are being sprayed on pavements throughout the city. The city is the second in the UK to
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MFI buys sofa firm
Petworth-based Sofa Workshop has been bought by furniture giant MFI in a £12.3 million deal. Chief executive John Hancock said: "Upholstery is a £2.6 billion market and Sofa Workshop will allow us to accelerate our roll-out into this market segment. "
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Economy stuck in second gear
The UK's recovery was dealt a blow after research showed fears about a possible war and weak stock markets were continuing to depress the economy. According to a report for accountants BDO Stoy Hayward, the UK economy is stuck in second gear. Order books
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Call to protect shop workers
Brighton Pavilion MP David Lepper is asking the Government to do more about tackling violence against shop workers. The Labour MP chairs the 200-strong parliamentary cross-party group on town centre management. He said the British Retail Consortium's
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Scramble to find off-road bike site
A search is under way for a possible site for an off road motorbike track. The move is in response to calls from motorcyclists who want a legal venue for their hobby. Representatives from Brighton and Hove City council and police have met and officers
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Review: Lessons to learn from fun software
Children need all the help possible to stay ahead at school. Now many parents are buying learning software to give their child an academic lift and help them through the first years of learning. Play And Explore Year 2 brings together a number of good
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Award for car chase boy
A boy who gave a running phone commentary to police as his father chased two thieves in his car has been handed an award. Tom Jasper, 11, used a mobile phone to keep track of the men, who had stolen two bottles of champagne from his father's shop. For
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Hardware: The server that could change your business
Exoserver could change the way you run your business and handle your internet connection. Imagine having an email, file and print server that allows you to manage your internet access, which is also a firewall, dedicated web cache, Wap server and offers
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Net Shopper with Susan Rice
It seems hard to believe but the festive season is coming. Soon the sight of office colleagues staggering along arm in arm wearing Santa hats will become a regular feature on our High Streets. Restaurants and clubs will be packed with revellers and Noddy
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College lecturers walk out
Sussex college lecturers today walked out of their classrooms to join a national strike over pay. Dozens of tutors lined the A259, outside Northbrook College, West Durrington, Worthing, to protest against a 2.3 per cent pay rise. The strike, organised
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Database to fight mobile thefts
A new mobile phone database will prevent stolen phones from being used on any UK mobile network. Once the number of a stolen mobile phone, pre paid or contract, is reported to a network operator it can be cancelled like a stolen credit card. The database
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MP backs adoption Bill
Hastings MP Michael Foster last night helped defeat Tory opposition to plans to give unmarried and gay couples the right to adopt. Mr Foster, the father of two adopted children himself, said opposing the move would leave hundreds of vulnerable youngsters
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Industry could lose more cash in CD row
The music industry risks alienating customers by selling copy-protected CDs without warning labels. The warning comes from US market research company Gartner as the industry tries to stamp out CD piracy, which it blames along with internet file swapping
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Add some sparkle to bonfire night
Fireworks fans searching for the best displays and the most comprehensive information should put their computers into action before rocketing into bonfire night action. There are hundreds of web sites devoted to every aspect of bonfire night celebrations
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Dog system is cat's whiskers
A racetrack restaurant hopes its new table ordering system can make it top dog. Coral Eurobet's Brighton and Hove Greyhound Stadium has installed a system of hand-held ordering units designed by IT specialists Torex Retail and business partner Javelin
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Award for car chase boy
A boy who gave a running phone commentary to police as his father chased two thieves in his car has been handed an award. Tom Jasper, 11, used a mobile phone to keep track of the men, who had stolen two bottles of champagne from his father's shop. For
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Review: Gaming evolution starts with a big bang
The next step in the evolution of gaming is here. Unreal Tournament 2003 is a straight sequel to 1999's original. Released at the same time as Quake III: Team Arena, the two redefined the deathmatch and put internet gaming on the map. UT 2003 features
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Volunteer gardeners in tip row
A woman who helps elderly and disabled council tenants keep their gardens tidy has been banned from using a council-run tip unless she pays. Debbie Hudson set up Gumboots four years ago to help people who cannot manage their own gardens. Her team of volunteers
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Power problems
It's the 21st Century. We have put a man on the moon but some heavy winds or hard snow cause millions of people to be without power for days or weeks. Is it not about time we had power cables underground to save all these problems with power-cuts in storms
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Capital of Vulgarity
Thank goodness the Capital of Culture nonsense is over. How could Brighton and Hove City Council think of entering such a tatty town (it is still a town to me) and wasting £100,000 of our council tax on it? But what's new? It is always wasting our hard-earned
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Stormy hat-trick
There were once three giant trees at the centre of Portslade village green - an elm, an ash and a beech. The great gale of October 1987 damaged the Huntingdon elm, which stood 24 metres high, and two outbreaks of Dutch elm disease finally put paid to
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Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra, Brighton Dome, November 2
Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez was written in 1940 but is a classic for all time. I rank it with Mozart's clarinet concerto for its sadness, reflective qualities and emotion. Concert guitarist Richard Durrant gave the work an impeccable reading at his
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Rare fish named after Rolling Stone
A little fish is making big waves after appearing in Sussex waters for the first time in more than a decade. The rare red and silver fish, measuring just 7.5cm, has caused excitement among experts after a fisherman hooked him. The boarfish, nicknamed
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How typical
I am glad to see a protest is starting against the risk of local post office closures. How typical of this shabby government to begin by taking away one of the small post offices' reliable sources of business, the payment of pensions, and then propose
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Matthew Clark County League round-up
Oakwood are emerging as the surprise package in the race for honours in Matthew Clark County League division two. A 3-1 win over rock bottom Oving on Saturday lifted Oaks up to fourth place in the table. Andy Maddox's have played more games than anything
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Some policy
Just another example of the Government's "peaceful protest policy" - peaceful so long as you don't disagree with it. -Simon Howard, Wellington Road, Brighton
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Heavy-handed
I was at last Thursday's demo. I happen to agree with the stance against Iraq but I also understand other people's views on the situation. The police at the demonstration were heavy-handed and very lucky there was no riot. Should the crowd have been the
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It was this ugly
Angler Peter Weight caught a red and silver fish off Hove at the weekend and put himself in the record books. The boarfish, seldom found in shallow waters, is so rare that only one aquarium in Britain has any. Because it has bulging eyes, an elongated
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Rugby: Uckfield saved by the post
Things remain as tight as ever at the top of Sussex One after two unbeaten sides drew 8-8 at Hastings and Bexhill. Visitors Uckfield were 8-0 down at the break but fought back well and survived a late scare when Paul Sandeman's 40-yard penalty hit a post
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Sky-high hope
Astronomer George Hole was so little known when he died that he did not even merit an obituary. However, from the garden of his modest home in Patcham, Brighton, Mr Hole helped bring the wonders of outer space into people's living rooms 40 years ago.
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Out of hand
At the anti-war demo last Thursday, the police were there to keep the peace, like we all want in this world. But when a few of the demonstrators went over the top to endanger their own lives on busy roads in rush hour, the police quite rightly went to
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Health spokesman should resign
Tory health spokesman Tim Loughton has placed his party in a perilous position by imposing a three-line whip in a Commons debate on adoption. The East Worthing and Shoreham MP was repeatedly interrupted by former Cabinet minister Michael Portillo, who
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A mockery
At the anti-war demonstration that took place in Brighton last Thursday, the behaviour of the police was unacceptable. I witnessed peaceful protesters sitting in the road being clubbed and sprayed in the eyes with pepper spray. When these sprays were
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Football: Brighton's record intact
Paul Watson scored his second hat-trick of the season as Brighton maintained their 100 per cent record in the Kent/Sussex Regional League with a 7-0 humbling of Herne Bay. Skipper Carlo Missirian had suggested Herne Bay would give his Brighton side a
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What are ethics of this foreign policy?
Thank you for the wise and thoughtful Voice of The Argus (Friday, November 1) on the anti-war demonstration in Brighton last Thursday. I was at the gathering because I wholeheartedly agree that if the US and the UK were to attack Iraq it would be an act
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Economy stuck in second gear
The UK's recovery was dealt a blow after research showed fears about a possible war and weak stock markets were continuing to depress the economy. According to a report for accountants BDO Stoy Hayward, the UK economy is stuck in second gear. Order books
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Scramble to find off-road bike site
A search is under way for a possible site for an off road motorbike track. The move is in response to calls from motorcyclists who want a legal venue for their hobby. Representatives from Brighton and Hove City council and police have met and officers
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Review: Lessons to learn from fun software
Children need all the help possible to stay ahead at school. Now many parents are buying learning software to give their child an academic lift and help them through the first years of learning. Play And Explore Year 2 brings together a number of good
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Hardware: The server that could change your business
Exoserver could change the way you run your business and handle your internet connection. Imagine having an email, file and print server that allows you to manage your internet access, which is also a firewall, dedicated web cache, Wap server and offers
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Net Shopper with Susan Rice
It seems hard to believe but the festive season is coming. Soon the sight of office colleagues staggering along arm in arm wearing Santa hats will become a regular feature on our High Streets. Restaurants and clubs will be packed with revellers and Noddy
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College lecturers walk out
Sussex college lecturers today walked out of their classrooms to join a national strike over pay. Dozens of tutors lined the A259, outside Northbrook College, West Durrington, Worthing, to protest against a 2.3 per cent pay rise. The strike, organised
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Fancy a little bit of S&L action?
Less than two years ago speech and language (S&L) technology was hailed as the next significant leap in computing. But since the downfall of former S&L leader Lernout & Hauspie there has been little major news. Many thought S&L was not
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Database to fight mobile thefts
A new mobile phone database will prevent stolen phones from being used on any UK mobile network. Once the number of a stolen mobile phone, pre paid or contract, is reported to a network operator it can be cancelled like a stolen credit card. The database
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Coppell looks to fringes
Albion boss Steve Coppell has challenged one of the fringe players to show they can fill Paul Brooker's boots. Brooker is banned for Albion's Sky televised visit to Wolves on Monday following his red card at Crystal Palace. That creates a vacancy on the
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'Laughing stock' jibe at council
A Sussex council spent £8,730 on a survey - and found out that some people think it is a "laughing stock". Lewes District Council asked more than 800 residents for views on its performance and what it should be doing better. It held discussions with focus
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Catholic priests gather at Butlins
Hundreds of Roman Catholic clergymen were today gathering at Butlins holiday resort in Bognor to plan a campaign of spiritual renewal. The Archbishop of Westminster, Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor, was joining about 400 members of clergy from the Archdiocese
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Award for car chase boy
A boy who gave a running phone commentary to police as his father chased two thieves in his car has been handed an award. Tom Jasper, 11, used a mobile phone to keep track of the men, who had stolen two bottles of champagne from his father's shop. For
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Review: The first among unequals
All games are created equal, unless that game happens to be Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit 2. Electronic Arts has released PlayStation 2, Game Cube and Xbox versions but the PS 2 version, developed by EA Black Box, leaves the other two, developed by EA Seattle
