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Spate of burglaries sparks warning
Residents in Brighton and Hove have been warned to improve their security after an increase in burglaries. Areas of Hove, and Hangleton in particular, have seen a dramatic rise in the number of break-ins in the past few weeks. Dubbed "twilight burglaries
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Ray Davies, Brighton Dome
Few rock 'n' rollers from the Sixties still seem able to carry off a rock performance with grace and aplomb. Either they continue to strike youthful poses that seem more incongruous with each passing year, like the Rolling Stones, or choose to adopt a
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Bus shelter plea
How long do we have to wait for the bus shelter outside the main hospital in Brighton? It's not fair on people coming out of hospital to have to stand in the rain waiting for buses so please get a move on. After all, what do we pay our taxes for? -V Craig
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Fire staff march over sacking
More than 100 fire brigade workers took part in a demonstration today over the sacking of a pregnant colleague. Union leaders are demanding a U-turn or, they say, they will ballot members on strike action in addition to proposed walkouts over pay. This
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Fireworks fortnight
Until recently, the only fireworks that were heard were on November 5. Now it is every night for a fortnight around the date. How inconsiderate for both the elderly and pets. Why do we live in such a selfish society these days? -Roger Boulton, Hove Street
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Cats' headless corpses found
Owners have been advised to keep their cats indoors after a series of gruesome attacks on animals. Pet welfare experts believe a sharp instrument was used to inflict horrific injuries on Theresa Platts' 13-year-old tabby, Crumble. Two other cats have
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Punish bullies
Following the cluster of Iraq protest letters (November 5), can I recommend a surprisingly good US film we rented last night? The Majestic stars Jim Carrey and is set during the 1953 Joseph McCarthy "witch-hunts". I think the following is worth quoting
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No free reign
I watched tonight's debate in the House Of Commons on the amendments to the Immigration Bill. At one stage, Her Majesty's opposition comprised their spokesman and one other. We can all have cheap laughs at the expense of today's Tory Party but there is
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Fizz no bang
How many of your readers and their families truly enjoyed the explosive sounds of the fireworks on Tuesday night? I'm sure, like me, they all love to see the sparkle and magic of the colours in the night sky but why the bangs? They are just not necessary
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Best for Bart's
I agree with Mr Carden it is about time the station site was developed and the arguments put to bed. I was a young boy living in St Bart's parish when the local authority decimated the area under the euphemism of slum clearance. After that, the demise
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Cycling: Dennis wins title
Steve Dennis has added to his impressive list of Sussex titles won over the years by claiming the Sussex Hill Climb Championship. Dennis (East Grinstead) recorded 6mins 18.3secs for the one-and-a-half mile climb on the rain-soaked slopes of Chantry Lane
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Jammy idea
Carolyn Pearce put the time she could have wasted in traffic jams to good use. She devised a word game called Ingenuity which might end up being as successful as Scrabble. Other motorists stuck regularly in heavy traffic should take note: A jam today
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Island heroes
Remembrance Sunday inevitably focuses on the two world wars in which millions of people died. But there have been many other conflicts since then involving British deaths and injuries. One of them was the Falklands War 20 years ago and people who served
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No interest
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 that matter and understand their concerns". I don't recall hearing anything from Vallance Ward councillors
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Basketball: Eagles' warning for Bears
Brighton Bears have been warned not to expect another 20-point blow out when they bid for cup glory on Sunday. Nick Nurse's men have a home quarter-final with the Newcastle Eagles side they blitzed 119-99 in the league last weekend. The Eagles did enough
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Basketball: Alderson joins the All-Stars
Rico Alderson loves playing for the Bears - it reminds him of the All-Star game. The former Derby and Leopards star was a headline signing for Nick Nurse's men just a week before the start of the current BBL season and is fitting into the system slowly
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Minister pledges to cut red tape
New moves to cut red tape and help the UK's retail sector have been announced by Trade and Industry Secretary Patricia Hewitt. Speaking at the British Retail Consortium's annual dinner, Ms Hewitt outlined a number of proposals, including: Scrapping the
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Banks to fight for business accounts
Eight High Street banking groups have agreed to make changes to their small business banking services to improve competition in the market. The moves come after a Competition Commission report found the market was not competitive and proposed remedies
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Car repair company wins best in region
A Sussex company with links to the early days of motoring has been named the best vehicle repair shop in the South. Vye's can trace its roots back to before the First World War when George Vye ran a panel beating business. As the motor car became more
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Old shop sparked glittering career
When jeweller Stewart Simmons took on a bigger premises to cope with booming trade he handed over the remaining lease of the old store to his wife. Within months she had turned her costume jewellery shop, All That Glitters, into a gold mine. Now Angela
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Helping those in need is Big Issue
All of us at the Big Issue are aware members of the public are concerned about the number of people approaching them to buy the Big Issue magazine. We have a very strict policy on how the magazine can be sold. All legitimate vendors (recognised by a pink
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FA Youth Cup: Bridges sunk late on
Three Bridges produced a gutsy display in their second round tie against Cardiff City at Ninian Park last night before going down 3-1. Two goals in the last seven minutes eventually gave Cardiff victory but Bridges can look back with satisfaction on their
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Watson stunner boosts Albion kids
He is a former pupil of King's Manor Community College, Shoreham, who scored a stunning second goal to help Albion win 3-2 on Saturday. Not Simon Rodger but Ben Watson, whose finish against QPR under-17s capped a contender for Albion's team goal of the
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Jones set to bounce back
Nathan Jones is desperate for the chance to impress Albion boss Steve Coppell after a rare double injury blow. The fit-again Welsh wizard wants to prove he is worthy of regaining a first team place in the Seagulls' fight for First Division survival. Jones
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Garage will have supermarket
A new garage supermarket for Woodingdean has won backing from councillors despite fears it will affect other shops. Esso applied to Brighton and Hove City Council for permission to demolish the existing sales building at a garage in Warren Road. It wants
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Coppell ponders Webb return
Daniel Webb could be rejoining Albion on a month's loan from Third Division Southend. The teenage target man scored once in 12 League appearances for the Seagulls last season after Peter Taylor signed him on loan from the Shrimpers in December. Albion
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Coppell backs Kuipers appeal
Albion have mounted an appeal over Michel Kuipers' red card at Withdean last Saturday. The Dutch keeper was sent off towards the end of the 3-2 victory against Bradford for a foul on Stephen Warnock which gave the visitors a penalty. Boss Steve Coppell's
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Packham's Derby deadline
Albion boss Steve Coppell wants injured goalkeeper Will Packham fit in time for the home clash against Derby on November 16. Michel Kuipers will be unavailable unless his appeal against his sending off last Saturday is successful and Coppell will need
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Jones set to bounce back
Nathan Jones is desperate for the chance to impress Albion boss Steve Coppell after a rare double injury blow. The fit-again Welsh wizard wants to prove he is worthy of regaining a first team place in the Seagulls' fight for First Division survival. Jones
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Strike vote may affect planes
Firefighters and security guards at Gatwick have voted to strike in a move that could cause massive disruption for travellers. The Transport and General Workers Union and Amicus announced this morning members had voted in favour of industrial action after
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It's not over yet for Popstars hopeful
When Jamie-Lee Church belted out her song on the television show Popstars: The Rivals, pop impresario Pete Waterman was clearly excited. He said: "Now we're cooking," and she definitely left an impression. However, after making it through two gruelling
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Thatcher's thanks to Falklands heroes
Lady Thatcher met Falklands veterans before they returned to the battlefields for a 20th anniversary remembrance service. The former Conservative prime minister told the 217 veterans at Gatwick Airport they had "achieved the impossible". She said: "Freedom
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Top game invented in traffic jam
A woman sick of sitting for hours in motorway traffic jams cured her boredom by creating an award-winning board game. Carolyn Pearce used the tedious time she spent travelling to work dreaming up a Scrabble-influenced game she called Ingenuity. However
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Bus shelter plea
How long do we have to wait for the bus shelter outside the main hospital in Brighton? It's not fair on people coming out of hospital to have to stand in the rain waiting for buses so please get a move on. After all, what do we pay our taxes for? -V Craig
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Warning after flats blaze
East Sussex firefighters today warned arsonists who pushed lit newspaper through a letterbox that the prank could easily turn into murder. Last night the fire brigade was called to an empty basement flat in Milward Road, Hastings, after firebugs posted
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£2,000 electricity charge
I can sympathise with the lady who had an electricity bill for more than £3,000 from NPower (The Argus, October 31). We are in the same situation. No first bill but two red reminders for more than £2,000, the first in July and the second in October. We
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What do they do?
Can anyone tell me what, typically, a policeman does all day? -A West, Woodland Way, Brighton
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Scam emails
I cannot believe how stupid people can be to believe someone is going to give them money or assist them in some way (The Argus, November 5). I have received dozens of these scam emails and promptly forwarded them to the fraud department at NCIS which
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Cats' headless corpses found
Owners have been advised to keep their cats indoors after a series of gruesome attacks on animals. Pet welfare experts believe a sharp instrument was used to inflict horrific injuries on Theresa Platts' 13-year-old tabby, Crumble. Two other cats have
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Appeal over rail death
Police investigating the death of a teenager who climbed on to a train roof after the Lewes bonfire celebrations are appealing for witnesses. The 18-year-old died instantly after climbing through the window of a moving train on to its roof just before
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Punish bullies
Following the cluster of Iraq protest letters (November 5), can I recommend a surprisingly good US film we rented last night? The Majestic stars Jim Carrey and is set during the 1953 Joseph McCarthy "witch-hunts". I think the following is worth quoting
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No free reign
I watched tonight's debate in the House Of Commons on the amendments to the Immigration Bill. At one stage, Her Majesty's opposition comprised their spokesman and one other. We can all have cheap laughs at the expense of today's Tory Party but there is
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Fizz no bang
How many of your readers and their families truly enjoyed the explosive sounds of the fireworks on Tuesday night? I'm sure, like me, they all love to see the sparkle and magic of the colours in the night sky but why the bangs? They are just not necessary
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Need to know
The fact the station site has been long derelict shouldn't make us rush into accepting development unless it reflects the needs of the community. Here is a great opportunity for Brighton and Hove Council to address the city's chronic housing shortage
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Council demands Gatwick debate
Crawley Borough Council has called on the Government to reopen a debate on expanding Gatwick airport. Councillors at an executive meeting last night voiced unease at the way the role of Gatwick had been "dismissed out of hand" in a report. The report,
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Best for Bart's
I agree with Mr Carden it is about time the station site was developed and the arguments put to bed. I was a young boy living in St Bart's parish when the local authority decimated the area under the euphemism of slum clearance. After that, the demise
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Basketball Comment: Nick Nurse
Our cup quarter-final against Newcastle Eagles this weekend will be as big a game as we have had since I have been with the Brighton Bears. I am looking for an appropriate response both on and off the court. We take on Newcastle, the side we beat by 20
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Island heroes
Remembrance Sunday inevitably focuses on the two world wars in which millions of people died. But there have been many other conflicts since then involving British deaths and injuries. One of them was the Falklands War 20 years ago and people who served
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Burglars strip new home
A businessman today offered a £1,000 reward to catch thieves who stripped his new Mid Sussex home. Floorboards and kitchen doors were among items taken, along with electrical equipment. Joe O'Keefe, 51, was planning to move into a new home in Haywards
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Basketball: Thunder ready for real test
Worthing Thunder have been warned they face no easy task if they are to make up for league disappointment by reaching the NBL Trophy semis. Thunder, beaten at home by Sutton in their first conference clash last week, host lower division Worcester Wolves
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Bad call
I would like to point out the appalling service given to BT customers in the event of a breakdown. I have a friend who is disabled and lives in Lewes. Her telephone became out of order on Friday and on Monday it was still like that - she pays £3 per week
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Basketball: Alderson joins the All-Stars
Rico Alderson loves playing for the Bears - it reminds him of the All-Star game. The former Derby and Leopards star was a headline signing for Nick Nurse's men just a week before the start of the current BBL season and is fitting into the system slowly
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Office suppliers get active
Seaford-based office supplies company 9 to 5 has bought Active Office Furniture of Lewes. The two firms have been leaders in the fields of office stationery and furniture for some time By bringing them together the new board of directors says customers
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Banks to fight for business accounts
Eight High Street banking groups have agreed to make changes to their small business banking services to improve competition in the market. The moves come after a Competition Commission report found the market was not competitive and proposed remedies
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Helping those in need is Big Issue
All of us at the Big Issue are aware members of the public are concerned about the number of people approaching them to buy the Big Issue magazine. We have a very strict policy on how the magazine can be sold. All legitimate vendors (recognised by a pink
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Watson stunner boosts Albion kids
He is a former pupil of King's Manor Community College, Shoreham, who scored a stunning second goal to help Albion win 3-2 on Saturday. Not Simon Rodger but Ben Watson, whose finish against QPR under-17s capped a contender for Albion's team goal of the
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Jones set to bounce back
Nathan Jones is desperate for the chance to impress Albion boss Steve Coppell after a rare double injury blow. The fit-again Welsh wizard wants to prove he is worthy of regaining a first team place in the Seagulls' fight for First Division survival. Jones
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Planners are still against stadium
Lewes district councillors have reaffirmed their opposition to a new Brighton and Hove Albion stadium at Falmer. They are against proposals to build a coach park and dropping off area on land north of Village Way. The planning application has already
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Shower of interest in meteors
Stargazers in Sussex will be able to see a meteor shower not to be repeated for a century, according to experts. It will seem to come from the constellation of Leo in the early hours of November 18 or 19. Mike Feist, interpretative officer at Foredown
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Debt director steps down
A director of a bricklaying contractors has agreed not to manage any companies for three years after running up debts of £56,000. Karen Johnson was a director of Regency Bricklaying Contractors, which went into voluntary liquidation in April 2001 with
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Coppell ponders Webb return
Daniel Webb could be rejoining Albion on a month's loan from Third Division Southend. The teenage target man scored once in 12 League appearances for the Seagulls last season after Peter Taylor signed him on loan from the Shrimpers in December. Albion
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Coppell backs Kuipers appeal
Albion have mounted an appeal over Michel Kuipers' red card at Withdean last Saturday. The Dutch keeper was sent off towards the end of the 3-2 victory against Bradford for a foul on Stephen Warnock which gave the visitors a penalty. Boss Steve Coppell's
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Packham's Derby deadline
Albion boss Steve Coppell wants injured goalkeeper Will Packham fit in time for the home clash against Derby on November 16. Michel Kuipers will be unavailable unless his appeal against his sending off last Saturday is successful and Coppell will need
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Coppell praises Oatway
Seagulls supremo Steve Coppell has praised the attitude of Charlie Oatway after leaving him out of the long-awaited victory against Bradford on Saturday. Simon Rodger was given his full debut instead and he scored a spectacular goal before hobbling off
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Lunacy of the law
Campaigners are angry at the Government's failure to close a legal loophole giving wicked parents or guardians a licence to kill children. The Argus began campaigning almost three years ago for a change in the law. Local MPs, Sussex Police, Brighton and
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How many more must die?
One child has been beaten or killed every three days since we first demanded that the Home Secretary changed the law. The following is an open letter to David Blunkett from the editor of The Argus. Dear Sir: Thousands of people in Sussex want to know
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Police searches go on record
Sussex Police will be one of the first forces in the country ordered to make a written record every time they stop suspected criminals. The news came as Home Office figures revealed the use of controversial "stop and search" powers in the county increased
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Scarf maker's Harry Potter hopes
The makers of the uniforms worn in the Harry Potter movies are hoping to win a costume contract for the third film. Family-run business Charles Kirk and Co made the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry jumpers and scarves for Harry Potter And The
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Thatcher's thanks to Falklands heroes
Lady Thatcher met Falklands veterans before they returned to the battlefields for a 20th anniversary remembrance service. The former Conservative prime minister told the 217 veterans at Gatwick Airport they had "achieved the impossible". She said: "Freedom
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Firms bid to rebuild King Alfred
Fourteen bidders are vying to take on the controversial contract to rebuild an ageing seafront leisure centre. They have responded to advertisements placed by Brighton and Hove City Council for the King Alfred in Kingsway. The policy committee is expected
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Randy rooster's love of fowl play
Uncle Maurice the randy rooster showed he was no chicken when it came to cheating death. The plucky bird has been terrorising the female chicken population of his farmyard since his recovery. The cockerel was first found lying in a puddle after being
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£2,000 electricity charge
I can sympathise with the lady who had an electricity bill for more than £3,000 from NPower (The Argus, October 31). We are in the same situation. No first bill but two red reminders for more than £2,000, the first in July and the second in October. We
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What do they do?
Can anyone tell me what, typically, a policeman does all day? -A West, Woodland Way, Brighton
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Waste not
Our city of Brighton and Hove, not forgetting the suburbs, has enormous potential for young and old. Let's look after it and improve it - not waste it. -Ray Wootton, Stanmer Avenue, Saltdean
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Guard denies sex assault
A security guard denied indecently assaulting an 18-year-old woman when she went to the toilet at a fast-food restaurant. Eleftherios Kopsidis, 24, from Burgess Hill, denies kissing and touching the 18-year-old in Burger King, North Street, Brighton,
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Kidnap fears for missing Cheryl
Relatives of a teenager who has been missing for seven weeks believe she may have been kidnapped. Janet Brown, the grandmother of 19-year-old Cheryl Harris said: "It is so out of character that she has not contacted us. "We are suspicious something has
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Scam emails
I cannot believe how stupid people can be to believe someone is going to give them money or assist them in some way (The Argus, November 5). I have received dozens of these scam emails and promptly forwarded them to the fraud department at NCIS which
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Three Sisters, New Venture Theatre, Brighton, until November 9
I am ashamed to say last weekend was my first visit to the New Venture Theatre. Without realising it, I had made an unfair mental link with the village hall in which I was forced to watch my uncle prance about as A Midsummer Night's Dream's Bottom, a
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The Fast Show, Brighton Centre, until November 9
Bringing a defunct TV comedy series to the stage is always a dangerous move. It could be the nail in the creative coffin or a new lease of life. Theatrical interpretations of French And Saunders and Bottom have previously fallen on their backsides. The
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Freed spotter off to watch planes
Plane spotter Chris Wilson will celebrate being cleared of spying-related charges in Greece by visiting the air base where he was arrested. Mr Wilson, 47, of Erica Way, Horsham, was rejoicing today with his wife and the 13 other spotters after a judge
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The Sage of Sussex: Adam Trimingham
Brian Behan would have been delighted but not surprised at the amount of space his death commanded, not only in The Argus, but also in a number of national newspapers. An incorrigible self publicist, his only disappointment would have been he did not
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Appeal over rail death
Police investigating the death of a teenager who climbed on to a train roof after the Lewes bonfire celebrations are appealing for witnesses. The 18-year-old died instantly after climbing through the window of a moving train on to its roof just before
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Webb may return to Albion
Daniel Webb could be rejoining Albion on a month's loan from Third Division Southend. The teenage target man scored once in 12 League appearances for the Seagulls last season after Peter Taylor signed him on loan from the Shrimpers in December. Albion
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Need to know
The fact the station site has been long derelict shouldn't make us rush into accepting development unless it reflects the needs of the community. Here is a great opportunity for Brighton and Hove Council to address the city's chronic housing shortage
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Table Tennis:
World class international play will take place this weekend at the Sussex Open Grand Prix. Sponsors Ocean International Communications of Brighton have quadrupled the prize kitty with £1,000 going to the winner of the men's singles. Two hundred players
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Off track
RW Carden - or was it Sir Christopher Wren? - (Letters, October 30) wants anything "reasonable" to get the station site redevelopment going. Yes, but what is "reasonable"? A plan which will undoubtedly add to the already gridlocked traffic and bring extra
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Basketball Comment: Nick Nurse
Our cup quarter-final against Newcastle Eagles this weekend will be as big a game as we have had since I have been with the Brighton Bears. I am looking for an appropriate response both on and off the court. We take on Newcastle, the side we beat by 20
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Basketball: Thunder ready for real test
Worthing Thunder have been warned they face no easy task if they are to make up for league disappointment by reaching the NBL Trophy semis. Thunder, beaten at home by Sutton in their first conference clash last week, host lower division Worcester Wolves
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Time to end this injustice
Child killers are walking free because of a simple loophole in the law. The Argus made the case for closing this loophole almost three years ago at a meeting with Jack Straw, then Home Secretary. Nothing happened. Today we are calling for urgent action
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Bad call
I would like to point out the appalling service given to BT customers in the event of a breakdown. I have a friend who is disabled and lives in Lewes. Her telephone became out of order on Friday and on Monday it was still like that - she pays £3 per week
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Office suppliers get active
Seaford-based office supplies company 9 to 5 has bought Active Office Furniture of Lewes. The two firms have been leaders in the fields of office stationery and furniture for some time By bringing them together the new board of directors says customers
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Planners are still against stadium
Lewes district councillors have reaffirmed their opposition to a new Brighton and Hove Albion stadium at Falmer. They are against proposals to build a coach park and dropping off area on land north of Village Way. The planning application has already
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Shower of interest in meteors
Stargazers in Sussex will be able to see a meteor shower not to be repeated for a century, according to experts. It will seem to come from the constellation of Leo in the early hours of November 18 or 19. Mike Feist, interpretative officer at Foredown
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Debt director steps down
A director of a bricklaying contractors has agreed not to manage any companies for three years after running up debts of £56,000. Karen Johnson was a director of Regency Bricklaying Contractors, which went into voluntary liquidation in April 2001 with
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Coppell praises Oatway
Seagulls supremo Steve Coppell has praised the attitude of Charlie Oatway after leaving him out of the long-awaited victory against Bradford on Saturday. Simon Rodger was given his full debut instead and he scored a spectacular goal before hobbling off
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Coppell looks at Cameroon striker
Albion boss Steve Coppell will run the rule over Cameroon forward Roger Pandong at Withdean today. Pandong made a couple of reserve appearances for Leeds earlier this season and for Charlton reserves at the end of last season. Pandong, a product of the
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Defendant brands judge 'corrupt'
A man accused of a four-month spree of torture, robbery and blackmail was ordered into cells at the Old Bailey today after branding the judge corrupt. Carlon Robinson, who is defending himself, hurled abuse at Judge David Stokes QC, claiming he was hiding
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Trainees in the news
Trainee reporters can learn print and radio journalism skills on a free six-month course. Community Service Volunteers (CSV) Media is running the course from February. The course leads to a City & Guilds qualification and is being run at BBC Southern
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Lunacy of the law
Campaigners are angry at the Government's failure to close a legal loophole giving wicked parents or guardians a licence to kill children. The Argus began campaigning almost three years ago for a change in the law. Local MPs, Sussex Police, Brighton and
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How many more must die?
One child has been beaten or killed every three days since we first demanded that the Home Secretary changed the law. The following is an open letter to David Blunkett from the editor of The Argus. Dear Sir: Thousands of people in Sussex want to know
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Police searches go on record
Sussex Police will be one of the first forces in the country ordered to make a written record every time they stop suspected criminals. The news came as Home Office figures revealed the use of controversial "stop and search" powers in the county increased
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Sacked worker reaches deal with bosses
An office worker at a volunteer bureau who claimed she was unfairly sacked following a witch-hunt has reached a financial settlement with her ex-bosses. Elayne Merry, who worked part-time at the Peacehaven and Telscombe Volunteer Bureau, claimed at an
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Scarf maker's Harry Potter hopes
The makers of the uniforms worn in the Harry Potter movies are hoping to win a costume contract for the third film. Family-run business Charles Kirk and Co made the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry jumpers and scarves for Harry Potter And The
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Falklands veterans remember
Veterans of the Falklands War will take centre stage this Remembrance Sunday. Aidan Radnedge talks to two lifelong friends about their memories of the conflict 20 years on. FOR 30 years, childhood pals Eon Matthews and Kevin McDonald have been there for
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Pants man arrested
A man wearing a pair of boxer shorts on his head was arrested on suspicion of burglary. Police were called to Morley Street, Brighton, on Saturday when neighbours reported a flat had been broken into. The suspect was spotted nearby and arrested. A force
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Traffic row erupts over station site
A row has broken out among city councillors over the impact on traffic of proposals to develop the Brighton Station site. Green campaigners say the scheme will cause big increases in traffic in central Brighton. However, Seven Dials Labour councillor
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Firms bid to rebuild King Alfred
Fourteen bidders are vying to take on the controversial contract to rebuild an ageing seafront leisure centre. They have responded to advertisements placed by Brighton and Hove City Council for the King Alfred in Kingsway. The policy committee is expected
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Binmen ballot on strike action
Binmen and street cleaners in West Sussex have begun balloting on industrial action. The workers employed by Arun District Council are voting on strike action after unanimously rejecting a pay offer. The GMB union is seeking a £1 per hour increase for
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Spate of burglaries sparks warning
Residents in Brighton and Hove have been warned to improve their security after an increase in burglaries. Areas of Hove, and Hangleton in particular, have seen a dramatic rise in the number of break-ins in the past few weeks. Dubbed "twilight burglaries
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Ray Davies, Brighton Dome
Few rock 'n' rollers from the Sixties still seem able to carry off a rock performance with grace and aplomb. Either they continue to strike youthful poses that seem more incongruous with each passing year, like the Rolling Stones, or choose to adopt a
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Randy rooster's love of fowl play
Uncle Maurice the randy rooster showed he was no chicken when it came to cheating death. The plucky bird has been terrorising the female chicken population of his farmyard since his recovery. The cockerel was first found lying in a puddle after being
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Fire staff march over sacking
More than 100 fire brigade workers took part in a demonstration today over the sacking of a pregnant colleague. Union leaders are demanding a U-turn or, they say, they will ballot members on strike action in addition to proposed walkouts over pay. This
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Waste not
Our city of Brighton and Hove, not forgetting the suburbs, has enormous potential for young and old. Let's look after it and improve it - not waste it. -Ray Wootton, Stanmer Avenue, Saltdean
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Guard denies sex assault
A security guard denied indecently assaulting an 18-year-old woman when she went to the toilet at a fast-food restaurant. Eleftherios Kopsidis, 24, from Burgess Hill, denies kissing and touching the 18-year-old in Burger King, North Street, Brighton,
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Fireworks fortnight
Until recently, the only fireworks that were heard were on November 5. Now it is every night for a fortnight around the date. How inconsiderate for both the elderly and pets. Why do we live in such a selfish society these days? -Roger Boulton, Hove Street
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Kidnap fears for missing Cheryl
Relatives of a teenager who has been missing for seven weeks believe she may have been kidnapped. Janet Brown, the grandmother of 19-year-old Cheryl Harris said: "It is so out of character that she has not contacted us. "We are suspicious something has
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Three Sisters, New Venture Theatre, Brighton, until November 9
I am ashamed to say last weekend was my first visit to the New Venture Theatre. Without realising it, I had made an unfair mental link with the village hall in which I was forced to watch my uncle prance about as A Midsummer Night's Dream's Bottom, a
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The Fast Show, Brighton Centre, until November 9
Bringing a defunct TV comedy series to the stage is always a dangerous move. It could be the nail in the creative coffin or a new lease of life. Theatrical interpretations of French And Saunders and Bottom have previously fallen on their backsides. The
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Freed spotter off to watch planes
Plane spotter Chris Wilson will celebrate being cleared of spying-related charges in Greece by visiting the air base where he was arrested. Mr Wilson, 47, of Erica Way, Horsham, was rejoicing today with his wife and the 13 other spotters after a judge
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The Sage of Sussex: Adam Trimingham
Brian Behan would have been delighted but not surprised at the amount of space his death commanded, not only in The Argus, but also in a number of national newspapers. An incorrigible self publicist, his only disappointment would have been he did not
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Webb may return to Albion
Daniel Webb could be rejoining Albion on a month's loan from Third Division Southend. The teenage target man scored once in 12 League appearances for the Seagulls last season after Peter Taylor signed him on loan from the Shrimpers in December. Albion
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Table Tennis:
World class international play will take place this weekend at the Sussex Open Grand Prix. Sponsors Ocean International Communications of Brighton have quadrupled the prize kitty with £1,000 going to the winner of the men's singles. Two hundred players
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Cycling: Dennis wins title
Steve Dennis has added to his impressive list of Sussex titles won over the years by claiming the Sussex Hill Climb Championship. Dennis (East Grinstead) recorded 6mins 18.3secs for the one-and-a-half mile climb on the rain-soaked slopes of Chantry Lane
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Jammy idea
Carolyn Pearce put the time she could have wasted in traffic jams to good use. She devised a word game called Ingenuity which might end up being as successful as Scrabble. Other motorists stuck regularly in heavy traffic should take note: A jam today
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Off track
RW Carden - or was it Sir Christopher Wren? - (Letters, October 30) wants anything "reasonable" to get the station site redevelopment going. Yes, but what is "reasonable"? A plan which will undoubtedly add to the already gridlocked traffic and bring extra
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No interest
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 that matter and understand their concerns". I don't recall hearing anything from Vallance Ward councillors
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Basketball: Eagles' warning for Bears
Brighton Bears have been warned not to expect another 20-point blow out when they bid for cup glory on Sunday. Nick Nurse's men have a home quarter-final with the Newcastle Eagles side they blitzed 119-99 in the league last weekend. The Eagles did enough
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Time to end this injustice
Child killers are walking free because of a simple loophole in the law. The Argus made the case for closing this loophole almost three years ago at a meeting with Jack Straw, then Home Secretary. Nothing happened. Today we are calling for urgent action
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Minister pledges to cut red tape
New moves to cut red tape and help the UK's retail sector have been announced by Trade and Industry Secretary Patricia Hewitt. Speaking at the British Retail Consortium's annual dinner, Ms Hewitt outlined a number of proposals, including: Scrapping the
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Car repair company wins best in region
A Sussex company with links to the early days of motoring has been named the best vehicle repair shop in the South. Vye's can trace its roots back to before the First World War when George Vye ran a panel beating business. As the motor car became more
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Old shop sparked glittering career
When jeweller Stewart Simmons took on a bigger premises to cope with booming trade he handed over the remaining lease of the old store to his wife. Within months she had turned her costume jewellery shop, All That Glitters, into a gold mine. Now Angela
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FA Youth Cup: Bridges sunk late on
Three Bridges produced a gutsy display in their second round tie against Cardiff City at Ninian Park last night before going down 3-1. Two goals in the last seven minutes eventually gave Cardiff victory but Bridges can look back with satisfaction on their
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Ousted councillors start own party
A husband and wife team have formed their own political party after being kicked out of the Liberal Democrats. Councillors Nick and Maddy Ellwood, who represent Hailsham on Wealden District Council, were ousted from the national party after their behaviour
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Garage will have supermarket
A new garage supermarket for Woodingdean has won backing from councillors despite fears it will affect other shops. Esso applied to Brighton and Hove City Council for permission to demolish the existing sales building at a garage in Warren Road. It wants
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Threat to holidays initiative
Funding could be halted for a campaign to attract more tourists to an area hit by a series of high-profile crimes. Over the past two years, thousands of pounds has been ploughed into the Arun district's tourism recovery plan. It was drawn up by Arun Council
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Fire staff march over sacking
More than 100 fire brigade workers took part in a demonstration today over the sacking of a pregnant colleague. Union leaders are demanding a U-turn or, they say, they will ballot members on strike action in addition to proposed walkouts over pay. This
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New lead to murder
Detectives are investigating new leads into the unsolved murder of a 63-year-old Worthing man. William Howe was found dead in his flat in Victoria Road on January 8, 1990. He had been severely beaten with a heavy instrument. There have been various investigations
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Threat of bin strike
Binmen and street cleaners have begun balloting on industrial action. The workers employed by Arun District Council are voting on strike action after unanimously rejecting a pay offer. The GMB union is seeking a £1 per hour increase for refuse collectors
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Jones set to bounce back
Nathan Jones is desperate for the chance to impress Albion boss Steve Coppell after a rare double injury blow. The fit-again Welsh wizard wants to prove he is worthy of regaining a first team place in the Seagulls' fight for First Division survival. Jones
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Coppell looks at Cameroon striker
Albion boss Steve Coppell will run the rule over Cameroon forward Roger Pandong at Withdean today. Pandong made a couple of reserve appearances for Leeds earlier this season and for Charlton reserves at the end of last season. Pandong, a product of the
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Defendant brands judge 'corrupt'
A man accused of a four-month spree of torture, robbery and blackmail was ordered into cells at the Old Bailey today after branding the judge corrupt. Carlon Robinson, who is defending himself, hurled abuse at Judge David Stokes QC, claiming he was hiding
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Trainees in the news
Trainee reporters can learn print and radio journalism skills on a free six-month course. Community Service Volunteers (CSV) Media is running the course from February. The course leads to a City & Guilds qualification and is being run at BBC Southern
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Strike vote may affect planes
Firefighters and security guards at Gatwick have voted to strike in a move that could cause massive disruption for travellers. The Transport and General Workers Union and Amicus announced this morning members had voted in favour of industrial action after
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Sacked worker reaches deal with bosses
An office worker at a volunteer bureau who claimed she was unfairly sacked following a witch-hunt has reached a financial settlement with her ex-bosses. Elayne Merry, who worked part-time at the Peacehaven and Telscombe Volunteer Bureau, claimed at an
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It's not over yet for Popstars hopeful
When Jamie-Lee Church belted out her song on the television show Popstars: The Rivals, pop impresario Pete Waterman was clearly excited. He said: "Now we're cooking," and she definitely left an impression. However, after making it through two gruelling
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Falklands veterans remember
Veterans of the Falklands War will take centre stage this Remembrance Sunday. Aidan Radnedge talks to two lifelong friends about their memories of the conflict 20 years on. FOR 30 years, childhood pals Eon Matthews and Kevin McDonald have been there for
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Top game invented in traffic jam
A woman sick of sitting for hours in motorway traffic jams cured her boredom by creating an award-winning board game. Carolyn Pearce used the tedious time she spent travelling to work dreaming up a Scrabble-influenced game she called Ingenuity. However
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Pants man arrested
A man wearing a pair of boxer shorts on his head was arrested on suspicion of burglary. Police were called to Morley Street, Brighton, on Saturday when neighbours reported a flat had been broken into. The suspect was spotted nearby and arrested. A force
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Traffic row erupts over station site
A row has broken out among city councillors over the impact on traffic of proposals to develop the Brighton Station site. Green campaigners say the scheme will cause big increases in traffic in central Brighton. However, Seven Dials Labour councillor
