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Pensioner beaten by girl gang
An 85-year-old woman was punched in the head and pushed to the ground by a group of teenage girls. The pensioner from Broadfield, was set upon in Woolworth's, Queens Square, Crawley. Her attackers fled the store, leaving the woman with head injuries and
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Lone British firm at Iraqi trade fair
A businessman from Brighton is Britain's sole presence at an international trade fair in Iraq. Mamoun Tabidi, the founder and director of Maram Consultancies, has flown out to Baghdad to man a stall at the convention. Mr Tabidi, who is originally from
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Fame The Musical, Congress Theatre, Eastbourne
When I reviewed the last visit of Fame to the Congress two years ago, I suggested its sell-by date might be threatening. How silly of me to have missed its notorious claim - garnered, perhaps, from the most unappetising of dairy products. After the riotous
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Annie, Theatre Royal, Brighton, until November 9
The sun'll come out tomorrow - if only. Though it may be wet and miserable, inside the Theatre Royal, there's enough sunshine and laughter to warm even the coldest of hearts. Jemma Carlisle plays little orphan Annie with plenty of gusto, singing and acting
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MP wants fireworks crackdown
Labour MP David Lepper today renewed his plea for restrictions on the sale of fireworks. It came after weeks of fireworks being let off before before November 5 during which people have complained of noise and disturbance from bangers. Mr Lepper, MP for
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Agency wins holidays contract
Brighton-based new media agency Internate will promote Virgin Holidays' offers online. The campaign will promote Virgin Holidays' Megadeals range on lifestyle and travel sites, including handbag.com, thisistravel.co.uk and virgin.net. The ads will include
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Energy tax branded crazy and damaging by business leaders
Industry leaders have hit out at the Government's energy tax, claiming it was damaging competitiveness across the hard-hit manufacturing sector. The finding is from a report by the CBI and Engineering Employers Federation (EEF) on the Climate Change Levy
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New chief for drugs company
Profile Respiratory Systems has appointed John Lisle as chief executive. The Bognor-based firm specialises in the development of drug delivery systems for people with chronic respiratory conditions. Mr Lisle, from Buckinghamshire, has more than 15 years
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Bonfire night train tragedy
A teenage "train surfer" was killed on the way home from last night's Lewes bonfire celebrations. The 18-year-old boy died instantly after climbing through the window of a moving train and attempting to clamber on to its roof. Passengers on the crowded
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What letter?
J Sheperd from Denton, Manchester, writes (Letters, November 4) that I have not had the courtesy to reply to his or her letter of October 19. Unfortunately, I have honestly never recieved this letter and would ask for it to be resent, via Hove Town Hall
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Art of satire
Cartoonist James Parsons has pulled no punches in his satirical book about George Bush. It reveals the president's darkest secrets about war and peace, as fictitiously revealed to a therapist in private sessions, together with drawings supposedly in his
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Hard workers
The feature on carers (The Argus, November 4) gave a very clear and moving insight into the dedication shown by them to the people they care for. They are, in my view, unsung heroes. Many carers are needed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, which makes
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True grit
John Roberts started life with terrible disadvantages, thanks to the drug Thalidomide taken by his mother. But John, who lives in Brighton, has overcome many of these difficulties to live life to the full. Like many other victims of the great Sixties
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Fair care
Dr Milind Jani is to be congratulated on his article Living To A Fine Old Age (The Argus, November 2). He is right in drawing attention to the fact the EU governments must act now to face the challenges of an ageing population. Firstly, there is an urgent
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Lethargy rules
Well said, Derek Mead (Letters, October 31). If the increase in council tax is 35 per cent, it will completely erode my pensions (private ones) that I paid for and also the £200 fuel allowance. It appears this government gives it away with one hand and
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B&Q jobs boost
DIY chain B&Q is to create 4,000 jobs during the next year under a store opening programme. The firm, owned by retail group Kingfisher, said it would invest £200 million opening 17 stores in 2003 to take advantage of the popularity of DIY. It currently
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Merger wields jobs axe
Computer services groups Logica and CMG are planning to cut almost 1,500 jobs under merger plans. The groups said they had agreed terms of a merger to create LogicaCMG, which would be 60 per cent owned by Logica shareholders and 40 per cent by CMG. A
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Carphone buys Opal
Mobile retailer The Carphone Warehouse today expanded its operations by agreeing a £65 million deal to buy fixed-line phones group Opal Telecom. In addition to the initial payment, in cash and shares, the group will pay up to £18 million to Opal over
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Top Tory denies plot
Horsham MP Francis Maude has denied his revolt against Tory adoption policy was part of a plot to topple leader Iain Duncan Smith. The former shadow foreign secretary spoke out after Mr Duncan Smith made a desperate attack on rebel MPs he accused of "
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Coastal report predicts bleak future
The Sussex coastline is damaged and declining, according to a report published today. Analysis of the condition of the marine environment says the coastline is showing "significant stress and low resilience to continuing pressure". The report, by the
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Dog trapped in car for three days
A pensioner was devastated when he returned from a shopping trip to find his car missing with his beloved dog inside. Tony Warwick immediately called the police to report his vehicle stolen and prayed for Shocker the Yorkshire terrier's safe return. But
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Barrett can fill the hole
Albion ace Graham Barrett could find himself in a hole again in a bid to outfox Wolves. Boss Steve Coppell is ready to persevere with the Republic of Ireland under 21 star in a revised role just off Bobby Zamora for Monday's trip to Molineux. Former Albion
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Waterskier killed in birthday tragedy
A waterskier was killed by his wife when she took the controls of a speedboat as a birthday treat, an inquest heard. Richard Croft was in the sea, half a mile south west of Brighton Marina, when he was accidentally hit by his boat. He died almost instantly
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Payne family angry at shrine removal
Family and friends of murder victim Sarah Payne are devastated by a council's decision to once again tear down a shrine in her memory. A continuous flow of teddies, floral tributes and sympathy messages have been left on the roadside of the A29 near Pulborough
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A night to remember
The sky above Sussex lit up in a tapestry of fire as millions of pounds worth of fireworks turned night into day. Celebrations centred on the historic parade through Lewes where thousands lined the streets to witness the unique procession of bizarre effigies
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Rink vision glides into next stage
Skating fans are stepping up their campaign for an Olympic ice arena. Members of Keep Sussex Skating (KSS) have drawn up plans to build a £10 million, 4,000-seat arena at the Black Rock site in Kemp Town, Brighton. The area has been largely disused since
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Peace protester to sue police
A peace protester is preparing to sue police saying they temporarily blinded him with pepper spray during last week's demonstration on Brighton seafront. Tom Daly, 25, said his face felt "on fire" two hours after he was sprayed by a police officer as
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Horse killed in firework scare
A stallion being groomed for stardom was killed after being spooked by fireworks. Two-year-old Champagne broke his leg when he took off in fright at the sound of explosions near his farm in Pyecombe late on Saturday night. He was with a group of 20 young
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Mobile memorial for Natasha
Money raised for schoolgirl Natasha Stapleton, who died from cancer, may be used to buy a minibus in her memory. More then £30,000 was intended to fund a holiday-of-a-lifetime to Disneyland, Paris and other comforts but she died before she had the chance
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Graffiti to deter rogue vendors
Graffiti is being daubed across Brighton and Hove - but for once the police and council are right behind it. A total of 29 Big Issue pitches are being spray-painted on pavements throughout the city to deter rogue vendors. The city is the second in the
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Britain's oldest person dies
The oldest person in Britain has died at a Sussex rest home, aged 110. Jessie Nicholls died in her sleep, staff at Donnington House, Chichester confirmed today. Mrs Nicholls, who was born in 1892, nine years before the death of Queen Victoria, said she
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Lone British firm at Iraqi trade fair
A businessman from Brighton is Britain's sole presence at an international trade fair in Iraq. Mamoun Tabidi, the founder and director of Maram Consultancies, has flown out to Baghdad to man a stall at the convention. Mr Tabidi, who is originally from
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Represent us
Councillor Mike Middleton has been told by G Konig (Letters, October 28) to leave the King Alfred site to local councillors who "represent the people who matter and understand their concerns". is presumably retiring. They don't need votes in this area
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Calling all collectors
researching the culture of collecting specific objects and the reasons for collecting them, which are often personal. The main topics we will look at are: Why do you collect? What does the collection mean to you? Any assistance readers can give would
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Fame The Musical, Congress Theatre, Eastbourne
When I reviewed the last visit of Fame to the Congress two years ago, I suggested its sell-by date might be threatening. How silly of me to have missed its notorious claim - garnered, perhaps, from the most unappetising of dairy products. After the riotous
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Annie, Theatre Royal, Brighton, until November 9
The sun'll come out tomorrow - if only. Though it may be wet and miserable, inside the Theatre Royal, there's enough sunshine and laughter to warm even the coldest of hearts. Jemma Carlisle plays little orphan Annie with plenty of gusto, singing and acting
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Alicia Keys, Brighton Centre, Brighton
With five Grammy awards, a multi-platinum album and a massive marketing machine behind her, many wondered if Alicia Keys could live up to the hype. If the exuberant applause from a near-capacity audience was anything to go by, she certainly did. The gorgeous
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Riddle of race slur to troops
Poppy appeal organisers today feared someone with a grudge against Muslims has desecrated a garden of remembrance. They said there was no other explanation for the disappearance of three wooden Islamic crescents from the garden outside Worthing Town Hall
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Mystery laid to rest after 14 years
The mystery of a missing pensioner who disappeared 14 years ago has finally been laid to rest by a coroner. Schizophrenic Walter Denson disappeared after visiting a psychiatric hospital in August 1988. His remains were discovered earlier this year. Yesterday's
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Popular crooks
The London-to-Brighton old crocks' run is as popular as ever, as proved by the crowds who gathered at the finish in Brighton on Sunday. After an hour of torrential rain early in the morning, the sky cleared and gave the competitors a bright, sunny day
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City council backs Gatwick expansion
Brighton and Hove city councillors want to see expansion at Gatwick Airport to secure hundreds of local jobs. The future of airport development in the South East will be discussed by Brighton and Hove's policy committee next Wednesday. A formal response
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Tacky idea
Well done, Culture Minister Kim Howells, for exposing the judges and contestants in the Turner art prize for what they are: Half-baked, half-brained poseurs. What a pity none of our MPs thought to comment on the so-called "piercing sculptures" that formed
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Tunnel fuel
I was interested in the article regarding bad LPG car conversions posing explosion dangers (The Argus, October 30). In response to a letter I wrote to the November issue of Diesel Car Magazine, the editor published my letter and the results he had received
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Youth Badminton: Sussex duo's golden glory
Sussex duo Luke Thomson and Bronwyn Powell are celebrating after cleaning up at the latest English Schools Badminton Association tournament. The pair scooped five gold medals at last weekend's event in Nottingham when Thomson claimed gold in the under
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Priests take message to Butlins
Hundreds of priests were today gathering at Butlins to discuss a campaign to boost congregation numbers. The Archbishop of Westminster Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor joined around 400 Roman Catholic clergy for the two-day conference in the Bognor Regis
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Fair care
Dr Milind Jani is to be congratulated on his article Living To A Fine Old Age (The Argus, November 2). He is right in drawing attention to the fact the EU governments must act now to face the challenges of an ageing population. Firstly, there is an urgent
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Time to be more open
Britain may no longer have the greatest cricketers, footballers or even administrators but there is one area in which this country is still unsurpassed. No other nation can match our drunken yobs when they are turned out of pubs every night soon after
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Boxing: Alldis left to wonder
Michael Alldis has been ruing missed opportunities as he bids to get his career back on track. The Crawley-based British and Commonwealth super-bantamweight champion has been unable to fight since a car accident in June left him with back and neck injuries
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Bombing shouldn't surprise Australia
The shocking pictures of the events from Bali reminded me of the "pub bombings" in England in the Seventies. Some of us have long memories and are well aware who were the main financial supporters of the IRA - Americans. At the time of writing, nobody
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Dr Martens: Hemsley settles derby
Billy Smith's team booked a place in the second round of the Dr Martens League Cup last night at the expense of his old pal George Wakeling. Londoners Smith and Wakeling are firm friends who share a passion for non-league football but the Crawley boss
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Ryman League: Rooks win race to sign Allen
Lewes have clinched the signing of Eastbourne Borough striker Matt Allen. The clubs have agreed a four-figure deal for the wantaway frontman and Allen will put pen-to-paper on a two-year contract at the Dripping Pan tomorrow. The Rooks immediately declared
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Comment: Ian Hart
Albion's relationship with live TV coverage is almost on a par with that of Elizabeth Hurley and Steve Bing. There have been a couple of magic moments but in the main it has been truly forgettable. They say you never forget the first time, and I certainly
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Barrett can fill the hole
Albion ace Graham Barrett could find himself in a hole again in a bid to outfox Wolves. Boss Steve Coppell is ready to persevere with the Republic of Ireland under 21 star in a revised role just off Bobby Zamora for Monday's trip to Molineux. Former Albion
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Skatepark is magnet for firebugs
A skatepark in Worthing has become a target for youngsters intent on causing fires. Firefighters are called around fives times a week to blazes in Homefield Park in Chestwood Road. Leading firefighter Jon Barker said: "Some kids keep setting things like
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B&Q jobs boost
DIY chain B&Q is to create 4,000 jobs during the next year under a store opening programme. The firm, owned by retail group Kingfisher, said it would invest £200 million opening 17 stores in 2003 to take advantage of the popularity of DIY. It currently
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Cash aid will cut op lists
Two hospitals in West Sussex have been awarded almost half a million pounds to cut waiting lists. Worthing and Southlands Hospitals NHS Trust, has been given the money by the Government to help meet national targets. The Government has promised that by
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Top Tory denies plot
Horsham MP Francis Maude has denied his revolt against Tory adoption policy was part of a plot to topple leader Iain Duncan Smith. The former shadow foreign secretary spoke out after Mr Duncan Smith made a desperate attack on rebel MPs he accused of "
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Coastal report predicts bleak future
The Sussex coastline is damaged and declining, according to a report published today. Analysis of the condition of the marine environment says the coastline is showing "significant stress and low resilience to continuing pressure". The report, by the
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Fishing pair drowned
Two friends died when a fishing trip ended in tragedy, an inquest heard. John Stokes, 54, of Ursula Avenue, and David Calvert, 58, of Grafton Road, both Selsey, died after their dinghy overturned off Selsey Bill on August 28. A holidaymaker on the beach
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Hopes rise for planespotter
The Sussex planespotter found guilty of aiding and abetting a group convicted of spying in Greece should be acquitted, an appeal heard. Christopher Wilson, 47, of Erica Way, Horsham, was handed a one-year suspended sentence, after being arrested last
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Dog trapped in car for three days
A pensioner was devastated when he returned from a shopping trip to find his car missing with his beloved dog inside. Tony Warwick immediately called the police to report his vehicle stolen and prayed for Shocker the Yorkshire terrier's safe return. But
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Barrett can fill the hole
Albion ace Graham Barrett could find himself in a hole again in a bid to outfox Wolves. Boss Steve Coppell is ready to persevere with the Republic of Ireland under 21 star in a revised role just off Bobby Zamora for Monday's trip to Molineux. Former Albion
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Harbour homes go-ahead
Hundreds of new homes are to be built in a development of Sovereign Harbour. Members of Eastbourne Council's planning and licensing committee yesterday agreed to allow 26 three-storey town houses, 110 apartments and 22 flats with parking facilities, to
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Thousands flock to firework displays
Eastbourne put up serious opposition to the UK's biggest bonfire party held in Lewes with its own festivities last night. Thousands flocked to the town's organised sites for sparklers and hot dogs while many more set up their own private displays in back
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Rink vision glides into next stage
Skating fans are stepping up their campaign for an Olympic ice arena. Members of Keep Sussex Skating (KSS) have drawn up plans to build a £10 million, 4,000-seat arena at the Black Rock site in Kemp Town, Brighton. The area has been largely disused since
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Peace protester to sue police
A peace protester is preparing to sue police saying they temporarily blinded him with pepper spray during last week's demonstration on Brighton seafront. Tom Daly, 25, said his face felt "on fire" two hours after he was sprayed by a police officer as
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Boat trip ended in tragedy
A late-night boating trip ended in tragedy when a sailor who had been drinking drowned, an inquest was told. The body of Roland Jeffrey, 41, of Stocker Road, Bognor, was recovered from the sea near the town's pier on August 25. He had launched a sailing
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Mobile memorial for Natasha
Money raised for schoolgirl Natasha Stapleton, who died from cancer, may be used to buy a minibus in her memory. More then £30,000 was intended to fund a holiday-of-a-lifetime to Disneyland, Paris and other comforts but she died before she had the chance
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Rogue drivers face blitz
Wardens are planning a clampdown on illegal parking in a popular shopping street in the city. George Street in Hove is a pedestrian precinct during the day but some motorists get there early and overstay the limit. Brighton and Hove City Council's transport
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Britain's oldest person dies
The oldest person in Britain has died at a Sussex rest home, aged 110. Jessie Nicholls died in her sleep, staff at Donnington House, Chichester confirmed today. Mrs Nicholls, who was born in 1892, nine years before the death of Queen Victoria, said she
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Double standards
People complaining about Brighton and Hove's parking fees can cause traffic chaos by driving through the city at a snail's pace but are left alone by the police. Peace protestors who try to stop traffic are pepper-sprayed, baton-charged and arrested.
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Represent us
Councillor Mike Middleton has been told by G Konig (Letters, October 28) to leave the King Alfred site to local councillors who "represent the people who matter and understand their concerns". is presumably retiring. They don't need votes in this area
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Calling all collectors
researching the culture of collecting specific objects and the reasons for collecting them, which are often personal. The main topics we will look at are: Why do you collect? What does the collection mean to you? Any assistance readers can give would
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Alicia Keys, Brighton Centre, Brighton
With five Grammy awards, a multi-platinum album and a massive marketing machine behind her, many wondered if Alicia Keys could live up to the hype. If the exuberant applause from a near-capacity audience was anything to go by, she certainly did. The gorgeous
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Between You And Me, by Vanora Leigh
What do you do when you come face to face with a row of preening, chirruping, budgerigars? I'll tell you what I do. "Who's a pretty boy?" I say. "Come on now, tell mummy who's a pretty boy. If you don't mummy's going to rattle your cage and go Miaow!"
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Handling food with humour
Video production company Partners WM, based in Brighton, has just completed a project on food handling with actress Lesley Joseph. The CD-Rom was prepared for supermarket group Waitrose as part of its staff training programme. Partner Alice Meacham said
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Cider maker is still merry 56 years on
It is apple picking time in the orchard of Sussex again and the huge fermenting vats at Horam based cider maker Merrydown are filling up with this year's vintage. Merrydown was started more than 50 years ago by friends Jack Ward and Ian Howie as an attempt
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Popular crooks
The London-to-Brighton old crocks' run is as popular as ever, as proved by the crowds who gathered at the finish in Brighton on Sunday. After an hour of torrential rain early in the morning, the sky cleared and gave the competitors a bright, sunny day
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Date
City council backs Gatwick expansion
Brighton and Hove city councillors want to see expansion at Gatwick Airport to secure hundreds of local jobs. The future of airport development in the South East will be discussed by Brighton and Hove's policy committee next Wednesday. A formal response
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Tacky idea
Well done, Culture Minister Kim Howells, for exposing the judges and contestants in the Turner art prize for what they are: Half-baked, half-brained poseurs. What a pity none of our MPs thought to comment on the so-called "piercing sculptures" that formed
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Ripped off
I have experienced what could only be described as "Rip-off Britain" by my local garages. I have a Peugeot 205 diesel-driven car. Like any diesel engine, it requires the timing belt to be changed every 50,000 miles or after five years. Last time it was
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Tunnel fuel
I was interested in the article regarding bad LPG car conversions posing explosion dangers (The Argus, October 30). In response to a letter I wrote to the November issue of Diesel Car Magazine, the editor published my letter and the results he had received
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Youth Badminton: Sussex duo's golden glory
Sussex duo Luke Thomson and Bronwyn Powell are celebrating after cleaning up at the latest English Schools Badminton Association tournament. The pair scooped five gold medals at last weekend's event in Nottingham when Thomson claimed gold in the under
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Priests take message to Butlins
Hundreds of priests were today gathering at Butlins to discuss a campaign to boost congregation numbers. The Archbishop of Westminster Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor joined around 400 Roman Catholic clergy for the two-day conference in the Bognor Regis
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Youth Athletics: Ball walks tall
Nick Ball, the All England Schools' under-15 race walking champion, has set his sights on competing in the Olympics. Ball, 14, handled the step up to adult competition with ease when he competed in the Steyning 10km road walk and now he has ambitions
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Time to be more open
Britain may no longer have the greatest cricketers, footballers or even administrators but there is one area in which this country is still unsurpassed. No other nation can match our drunken yobs when they are turned out of pubs every night soon after
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Date
Boxing: Alldis left to wonder
Michael Alldis has been ruing missed opportunities as he bids to get his career back on track. The Crawley-based British and Commonwealth super-bantamweight champion has been unable to fight since a car accident in June left him with back and neck injuries
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Dr Martens: Hemsley settles derby
Billy Smith's team booked a place in the second round of the Dr Martens League Cup last night at the expense of his old pal George Wakeling. Londoners Smith and Wakeling are firm friends who share a passion for non-league football but the Crawley boss
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Ryman League: Rooks win race to sign Allen
Lewes have clinched the signing of Eastbourne Borough striker Matt Allen. The clubs have agreed a four-figure deal for the wantaway frontman and Allen will put pen-to-paper on a two-year contract at the Dripping Pan tomorrow. The Rooks immediately declared
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Comment: Ian Hart
Albion's relationship with live TV coverage is almost on a par with that of Elizabeth Hurley and Steve Bing. There have been a couple of magic moments but in the main it has been truly forgettable. They say you never forget the first time, and I certainly
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Date
Barrett can fill the hole
Albion ace Graham Barrett could find himself in a hole again in a bid to outfox Wolves. Boss Steve Coppell is ready to persevere with the Republic of Ireland under 21 star in a revised role just off Bobby Zamora for Monday's trip to Molineux. Former Albion
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Hopes rise for planespotter
The Sussex planespotter found guilty of aiding and abetting a group convicted of spying in Greece should be acquitted, an appeal heard. Christopher Wilson, 47, of Erica Way, Horsham, was handed a one-year suspended sentence, after being arrested last
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Bouncer tells court dog bit him
A bouncer told a court how he was beaten with police batons and bitten by a police dog during violence outside a nightclub. Simon Grimmer said he was struck nine times by officers and bitten on the leg. He told a jury at Hove Crown Court that he was frightened
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Reserve game rained off
Albion's latest reserve team fixture against Plymouth at Worthing has been rained off. It is the third postponement in a row for the reserves and Seagulls boss Steve Coppell will have to wait to see his fringe players in action. Coppell has not yet seen
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Boat trip ended in tragedy
A late-night boating trip ended in tragedy when a sailor who had been drinking drowned, an inquest was told. The body of Roland Jeffrey, 41, of Stocker Road, Bognor, was recovered from the sea near the town's pier on August 25. He had launched a sailing
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Rogue drivers face blitz
Wardens are planning a clampdown on illegal parking in a popular shopping street in the city. George Street in Hove is a pedestrian precinct during the day but some motorists get there early and overstay the limit. Brighton and Hove City Council's transport
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Shops fined for fly-tipping
Traders in Brighton and Hove are being fined in a crackdown on dumping rubbish in the street. Sixty businesses in the city have received £50 fixed penalty fines from the city council. Many are in the St James's Street area where the dumping problem is
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Pensioner beaten by girl gang
An 85-year-old woman was punched in the head and pushed to the ground by a group of teenage girls. The pensioner from Broadfield, was set upon in Woolworth's, Queens Square, Crawley. Her attackers fled the store, leaving the woman with head injuries and
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Double standards
People complaining about Brighton and Hove's parking fees can cause traffic chaos by driving through the city at a snail's pace but are left alone by the police. Peace protestors who try to stop traffic are pepper-sprayed, baton-charged and arrested.
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Date
Between You And Me, by Vanora Leigh
What do you do when you come face to face with a row of preening, chirruping, budgerigars? I'll tell you what I do. "Who's a pretty boy?" I say. "Come on now, tell mummy who's a pretty boy. If you don't mummy's going to rattle your cage and go Miaow!"
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MP wants fireworks crackdown
Labour MP David Lepper today renewed his plea for restrictions on the sale of fireworks. It came after weeks of fireworks being let off before before November 5 during which people have complained of noise and disturbance from bangers. Mr Lepper, MP for
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Agency wins holidays contract
Brighton-based new media agency Internate will promote Virgin Holidays' offers online. The campaign will promote Virgin Holidays' Megadeals range on lifestyle and travel sites, including handbag.com, thisistravel.co.uk and virgin.net. The ads will include
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Bonfire night train tragedy
A teenage "train surfer" was killed on the way home from last night's Lewes bonfire celebrations. The 18-year-old boy died instantly after climbing through the window of a moving train and attempting to clamber on to its roof. Passengers on the crowded
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Energy tax branded crazy and damaging by business leaders
Industry leaders have hit out at the Government's energy tax, claiming it was damaging competitiveness across the hard-hit manufacturing sector. The finding is from a report by the CBI and Engineering Employers Federation (EEF) on the Climate Change Levy
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Payne family angry at shrine removal
Family and friends of murder victim Sarah Payne are devastated by a council's decision to once again tear down a shrine in her memory. A continuous flow of teddies, floral tributes and sympathy messages have been left on the roadside of the A29 near Pulborough
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New chief for drugs company
Profile Respiratory Systems has appointed John Lisle as chief executive. The Bognor-based firm specialises in the development of drug delivery systems for people with chronic respiratory conditions. Mr Lisle, from Buckinghamshire, has more than 15 years
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Handling food with humour
Video production company Partners WM, based in Brighton, has just completed a project on food handling with actress Lesley Joseph. The CD-Rom was prepared for supermarket group Waitrose as part of its staff training programme. Partner Alice Meacham said
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Date
Cider maker is still merry 56 years on
It is apple picking time in the orchard of Sussex again and the huge fermenting vats at Horam based cider maker Merrydown are filling up with this year's vintage. Merrydown was started more than 50 years ago by friends Jack Ward and Ian Howie as an attempt
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Date
Bonfire night train tragedy
A teenage "train surfer" was killed on the way home from last night's Lewes bonfire celebrations. The 18-year-old boy died instantly after climbing through the window of a moving train and attempting to clamber on to its roof. Passengers on the crowded
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Date
What letter?
J Sheperd from Denton, Manchester, writes (Letters, November 4) that I have not had the courtesy to reply to his or her letter of October 19. Unfortunately, I have honestly never recieved this letter and would ask for it to be resent, via Hove Town Hall
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Ripped off
I have experienced what could only be described as "Rip-off Britain" by my local garages. I have a Peugeot 205 diesel-driven car. Like any diesel engine, it requires the timing belt to be changed every 50,000 miles or after five years. Last time it was
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Date
Art of satire
Cartoonist James Parsons has pulled no punches in his satirical book about George Bush. It reveals the president's darkest secrets about war and peace, as fictitiously revealed to a therapist in private sessions, together with drawings supposedly in his
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Hard workers
The feature on carers (The Argus, November 4) gave a very clear and moving insight into the dedication shown by them to the people they care for. They are, in my view, unsung heroes. Many carers are needed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, which makes
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True grit
John Roberts started life with terrible disadvantages, thanks to the drug Thalidomide taken by his mother. But John, who lives in Brighton, has overcome many of these difficulties to live life to the full. Like many other victims of the great Sixties
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Youth Athletics: Ball walks tall
Nick Ball, the All England Schools' under-15 race walking champion, has set his sights on competing in the Olympics. Ball, 14, handled the step up to adult competition with ease when he competed in the Steyning 10km road walk and now he has ambitions
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Lethargy rules
Well said, Derek Mead (Letters, October 31). If the increase in council tax is 35 per cent, it will completely erode my pensions (private ones) that I paid for and also the £200 fuel allowance. It appears this government gives it away with one hand and
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Merger wields jobs axe
Computer services groups Logica and CMG are planning to cut almost 1,500 jobs under merger plans. The groups said they had agreed terms of a merger to create LogicaCMG, which would be 60 per cent owned by Logica shareholders and 40 per cent by CMG. A
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Carphone buys Opal
Mobile retailer The Carphone Warehouse today expanded its operations by agreeing a £65 million deal to buy fixed-line phones group Opal Telecom. In addition to the initial payment, in cash and shares, the group will pay up to £18 million to Opal over
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Post office gang hunt
Police are hunting four men who stole thousands of pounds in a raid on an East Grinstead post office. Three members of the gang jumped over the counter and stole cash from the tills while one remained in the customer area. Police have just released details
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Bouncer tells court dog bit him
A bouncer told a court how he was beaten with police batons and bitten by a police dog during violence outside a nightclub. Simon Grimmer said he was struck nine times by officers and bitten on the leg. He told a jury at Hove Crown Court that he was frightened
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Reserve game rained off
Albion's latest reserve team fixture against Plymouth at Worthing has been rained off. It is the third postponement in a row for the reserves and Seagulls boss Steve Coppell will have to wait to see his fringe players in action. Coppell has not yet seen
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Waterskier killed in birthday tragedy
A waterskier was killed by his wife when she took the controls of a speedboat as a birthday treat, an inquest heard. Richard Croft was in the sea, half a mile south west of Brighton Marina, when he was accidentally hit by his boat. He died almost instantly
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Payne family angry at shrine removal
Family and friends of murder victim Sarah Payne are devastated by a council's decision to once again tear down a shrine in her memory. A continuous flow of teddies, floral tributes and sympathy messages have been left on the roadside of the A29 near Pulborough
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Thousands join Lindfield celebrations
Thousands of people ignored the rain to enjoy the Lindfield Bonfire Society display last night. A 13ft guy was paraded around the village as part of a torchlit procession before being ceremoniously burned on the fire. Almost 7,000 people packed the pretty
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A night to remember
The sky above Sussex lit up in a tapestry of fire as millions of pounds worth of fireworks turned night into day. Celebrations centred on the historic parade through Lewes where thousands lined the streets to witness the unique procession of bizarre effigies
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Break-in spree warning
Car owners in Crawley have been warned again to secure their vehicles following 16 car break-ins in the past three weeks. Most involved theft of car stereo equipment in the Broadfield area. PC Nigel Tinkler said: "People should have their property marked
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Horse killed in firework scare
A stallion being groomed for stardom was killed after being spooked by fireworks. Two-year-old Champagne broke his leg when he took off in fright at the sound of explosions near his farm in Pyecombe late on Saturday night. He was with a group of 20 young
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Costs of living grant cut
A government grant that has been used to help people live independently for the last four years, is to be scrapped. East Sussex County Council will lose the £1.72 million promoting independence grant from next March. The grant is used to help adults continue
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Graffiti to deter rogue vendors
Graffiti is being daubed across Brighton and Hove - but for once the police and council are right behind it. A total of 29 Big Issue pitches are being spray-painted on pavements throughout the city to deter rogue vendors. The city is the second in the
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Shops fined for fly-tipping
Traders in Brighton and Hove are being fined in a crackdown on dumping rubbish in the street. Sixty businesses in the city have received £50 fixed penalty fines from the city council. Many are in the St James's Street area where the dumping problem is
