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Cardboard cop
Passing by Hove police station this week, I couldn't help but notice the latest addition to the force standing outside -a life-sized cardboard cut-out policeman. Is this what Sussex Police mean when they promise us more bobbies on the beat? I guess it's
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On the front line against child cruelty
Pauline Lambert is the first line of defence in the battle to prevent a repeat of the John Smith and Maria Colwell child abuse scandals. Maria and John lived in different decades but their short lives are forever linked in the public's memory. Both were
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Improperly addressed
Can someone enlighten me as to the correct postal address for this new city of Brighton and Hove? Should it be Brighton, Sussex (East Sussex) or Hove, Sussex (East Sussex), depending on which area you live in, or Brighton and Hove City, East Sussex, Brighton
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Students sit exams online
Students in Sussex will be able to take exams online and get their results in minutes, thanks to a revolutionary internet-based assessment system. The scheme is being pioneered by City and Guilds at Sussex Downs College in Lewes and Eastbourne. Students
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Home Truths, by Jacqui Bealing
After last year's tussle over who was cooking the turkey - won, in case you have forgotten, by my mother - I was anxious to get this year's Christmas arrangements right. I didn't want to upset anyone but somehow or other it all went horribly wrong again
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Report de-fib
The Bain Report states firefighters are expected to undertake paramedic training. This is misleading. The recommendations are that firefighters are trained in the use of defibrillators as part of their first-aid training, which takes an additional four
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Cricket: England call-up is ideal present
Three Sussex cricketers will jet off for Australia on Christmas Day after being chosen for the England under-19 women's team. Batsman Rosalie Birch, who lives in Lewes, medium-pacer Alexia Walker, from Bexhill, and all-rounder Kate Oakenfold, from Isfield
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Mental medal
I was a contestant on the "Britain's wildest student" weekend, too, and, believe me, Ricky Sharma and every last one of us deserves a medal of honour. What a legend. -Steevo, Pelham Grove, Liverpool L17
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Gerry Armstrong: Refs are bad all over Europe
I watch a lot of football from all over Europe each week and believe me, it's not only in this country where the standard of the officials is so abysmal. There is such a big difference between the top refs and the poor ones all over the continent, but
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Prize puzzle
Schoolgirls Rachel Aumann and Maisie Balley could be thousands of pounds richer after finding shredded banknotes blowing in the wind. The only snag is that they have to piece together the old notes before they can be exchanged for new ones. They will
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Basketball: Magic get it spot on
Worthing Magic's defensive gamble paid off as they extended their perfect WNBL south record into the new year. Magic took just six players to Oxford but targeted the hosts' weakness at point guard from the start and scored the first nine points of the
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Fine balance
We are told Brighton's West Pier is close to collapse. It would be a matter of some regret if that happens. The starlings will be homeless and might even have to return to their historic sites on land. Tourists will be bored by even more unbroken views
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Basketball: Thunder have winning habit
Daniel Hildreth says he always knew Worthing Thunder would win their latest nailbiter. He just wishes his side could put their opponents away without all the late dramatics. Magic followed their overtime thriller with Plymouth by beating Manchester Magic
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There is no option in saving the pier
It is extremely sad to read about the sorry state of the West Pier. Despite all the years of campaigning and efforts by many, just as a realistic scheme has been finally drawn up to restore and finance this great Brighton landmark, there are some who
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Coppell: We must help Bobby
Albion boss Steve Coppell has warned that Bobby Zamora needs more help if the Seagulls are going to beat the drop. Brian Deane's 73rd minute header gave Micky Adams' Leicester a 1-0 victory at Withdean last night to make it a happy home-coming for the
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Coppell: We must help Bobby
Albion boss Steve Coppell has warned that Bobby Zamora needs more help if the Seagulls are going to beat the drop. Brian Deane's 73rd minute header gave Micky Adams' Leicester a 1-0 victory at Withdean last night to make it a happy home-coming for the
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Shoppers dig deep for our appeal
Batman and Robin left the perils of Gotham City to tackle a more pressing matter in Brighton - parting Christmas shoppers from their cash. The superheroes were joined by a dazzling array of stars to help boost the coffers of The Argus Appeal. Among the
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Playful Charlie won me £1,000
Mum Kelly Gilbert is £1,000 better off thanks to her four-year-old son Charlie, who was spotted playing with a display in a Brighton store. The mother-of-two saw her son tampering with what appeared to be a Christmas present in the Debenham's store at
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Travellers told to quit
Travellers who set up camp in a golf course car park have been ordered to leave. Six caravans moved into the car park at Benfield Valley pay-and-play golf course at Hangleton on Thursday night. They arrived there after being told to leave a temporary
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Burglar caught by four-year-old DNA
A burglar was caught four years after he broke into a house because he left a cigarette butt at the scene. Mohamed Monem thought he had got away with the break-in, which he helped commit at a house in Hove. He and others escaped with property worth £2,000
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Treatment zaps away the pain
Pioneering treatment for women is being carried out at a Sussex hospital. Staff at Southlands Hospital in Shoreham are among only a handful in England to use microwaves to treat patients with heavy periods. A microwave probe is used to heat up and destroy
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MP hooks up with Dallas' JR
A Sussex MP has admitted granting favours to a man known to millions as a ruthless, double-dealing Texas oil baron. But Wealden MP Charles Hendry does not expect a scandal to erupt over his new friendship with JR Ewing, alias actor Larry Hagman. Mr Hendry
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Unkindest cut for lovelorn cat
An exotic cat who became aggressive after his sexual advances were spurned is to face the snip. Benson the serval has become increasingly aggressive towards zoo keepers at Drusillas Park, Alfriston, and staff put the problem down to sexual frustration
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Law could change transsexuals' lives
Despite being born a boy, Mel Cherriman always knew she would grow into a woman. As a five-year-old she remembers being confused by her body, unable to grasp what it was that made her feel so different. As she grew into adolescence, Mel began to realise
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Star-struck kids
On December 18, the children from the God's Gang after-school club went to the Devonshire Park Theatre in Eastbourne to see Jack And The Beanstalk, starring Melanie Stace. They were obviously very excited, especially as they knew their teacher, Mrs Barnes
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Laid off for Christmas
Working for what was one of Brighton and Hove's most successful companies, Edward Pearce thought he had a job for life. On Tuesday all that changed. Today, he has no idea if he will ever again work for the firm to which he has dedicated 30 years of his
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Report de-fib
The Bain Report states firefighters are expected to undertake paramedic training. This is misleading. The recommendations are that firefighters are trained in the use of defibrillators as part of their first-aid training, which takes an additional four
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Mental medal
I was a contestant on the "Britain's wildest student" weekend, too, and, believe me, Ricky Sharma and every last one of us deserves a medal of honour. What a legend. -Steevo, Pelham Grove, Liverpool L17
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Motorsport: Canaries sickener for Wheeler
Clive Wheeler endured huge disappointment while contesting the Polo Challenge world finals in Gran Canaria. The Albourne driver was among the cream of Volkswagen's European junior rally talent who were at the event and bidding for a dream prize-drive
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Inside View, by Nathan Jones
The festive season is truly upon us with the nights drawing in and the traditional chill in the air, as well as a referee posing as Santa at Pride Park last Saturday. Now, this isn't sour grapes but Derby won't get many better presents this Christmas.
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Really wild
What Ricky Sharma, "Britain's fifth-wildest student", did was great. He took all the challenges in his stride and was always having a laugh. However, I don't think The Argus is at all accurate in using the word "shameless". I, too, was on this weekend
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Prize puzzle
Schoolgirls Rachel Aumann and Maisie Balley could be thousands of pounds richer after finding shredded banknotes blowing in the wind. The only snag is that they have to piece together the old notes before they can be exchanged for new ones. They will
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Basketball: Magic get it spot on
Worthing Magic's defensive gamble paid off as they extended their perfect WNBL south record into the new year. Magic took just six players to Oxford but targeted the hosts' weakness at point guard from the start and scored the first nine points of the
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Norm's right
Fatboy Slim is right to rule out a repeat of his seafront concert held in July, which attracted a crowd of 250,000 people. Both councillors and the DJ, aka Norman Cook, have agreed to call a halt until better safety measures are in place. There are two
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Fine balance
We are told Brighton's West Pier is close to collapse. It would be a matter of some regret if that happens. The starlings will be homeless and might even have to return to their historic sites on land. Tourists will be bored by even more unbroken views
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Preventing more cruelty
Early in January it will be 30 years since the death of Maria Colwell, the Brighton girl slain by her stepfather. The terrible neglect and lack of liaison between the authorities supposed to deal with her shocked the nation. It led to a long-running inquiry
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There is no option in saving the pier
It is extremely sad to read about the sorry state of the West Pier. Despite all the years of campaigning and efforts by many, just as a realistic scheme has been finally drawn up to restore and finance this great Brighton landmark, there are some who
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Albion 0, Leicester 1: Deane sinks Seagulls
Albion suffered their fourth defeat in seven matches as Leicester manager Micky Adams made a triumphant return to his old club. A lapse of concentration cost Steve Coppell's Seagulls dear in the 73rd minute, the unmarked Brian Deane heading home a free-kick
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Travellers told to quit
Travellers who set up camp in a golf course car park have been ordered to leave. Six caravans moved into the car park at Benfield Valley pay-and-play golf course at Hangleton on Thursday night. They arrived there after being told to leave a temporary
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Opposition to valley sewage plan
Campaigners are fighting to preserve an open space earmarked as a possible site for a sewage treatment plant. Southern Water has suggested eight possible locations for a new plant following last year's rejection of a scheme at Portobello, near Telscombe
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Schoolgirls find £1000s in street
Two schoolgirls were sprinkled with Christmas magic when they found thousands of pounds literally blowing in the wind. They were on their way to school when they spotted confetti-like pieces of paper sweeping across the street. They traced the flurry
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Law could change transsexuals' lives
Despite being born a boy, Mel Cherriman always knew she would grow into a woman. As a five-year-old she remembers being confused by her body, unable to grasp what it was that made her feel so different. As she grew into adolescence, Mel began to realise
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Surprise donation
Christmas is a time for caring, sharing and surprises. Out of the blue, a Pringles box containing more than £200 arrived at Brighthelm this week, a truly generous donation to our Sunday drop-in and one that arrived just as we were beginning to wonder
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Thanks to festival volunteers
I should like to express my thanks to all those volunteers who helped organise the Worthing Music Festival 2002 which, once again, culminated in the highly successful Festival Highlights concert at the Pavilion Theatre. I am pleased to announce more than
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Star-struck kids
On December 18, the children from the God's Gang after-school club went to the Devonshire Park Theatre in Eastbourne to see Jack And The Beanstalk, starring Melanie Stace. They were obviously very excited, especially as they knew their teacher, Mrs Barnes
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Laid off for Christmas
Working for what was one of Brighton and Hove's most successful companies, Edward Pearce thought he had a job for life. On Tuesday all that changed. Today, he has no idea if he will ever again work for the firm to which he has dedicated 30 years of his
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Give heartily
at least once before you pass away, if not more, you will enter hospital for treatment. Brighton and Hove has the finest hospital there is, with a strong, dedicated team in all sections, backed by good nurses who care. I have suffered, over the past four
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Reality of sin
Liz Walker asks what sins I would have her repent (Letters, December 14). Part of the answer is given by Jesus in his summary of the law (Torah): "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your mind." The second
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Motorsport: Canaries sickener for Wheeler
Clive Wheeler endured huge disappointment while contesting the Polo Challenge world finals in Gran Canaria. The Albourne driver was among the cream of Volkswagen's European junior rally talent who were at the event and bidding for a dream prize-drive
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Date
Inside View, by Nathan Jones
The festive season is truly upon us with the nights drawing in and the traditional chill in the air, as well as a referee posing as Santa at Pride Park last Saturday. Now, this isn't sour grapes but Derby won't get many better presents this Christmas.
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Terrace Talk, by Roz South
It's been a very blue and white week before Christmas. Starting with an outing to see the new all-singing, all-dancing, all-Albion Christmas show at the Komedia Theatre on Sunday night. Barely 24 hours later, and still not fully recovered from 90 minutes
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Really wild
What Ricky Sharma, "Britain's fifth-wildest student", did was great. He took all the challenges in his stride and was always having a laugh. However, I don't think The Argus is at all accurate in using the word "shameless". I, too, was on this weekend
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Crossed lines
The Argus (December 19) had some encouraging news on the crime crackdown. The front page reported the jailing of some teenage thugs and inside we learned of a successful police operation against drug dealers. Unfortunately, the same issue reported on
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December 20: Albion 0, Leicester 1
Albion suffered their fourth defeat in seven matches as Leicester manager Micky Adams made a triumphant return to his old club. A lapse of concentration cost Steve Coppell's Seagulls dear in the 73rd minute, the unmarked Brian Deane heading home a free-kick
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Norm's right
Fatboy Slim is right to rule out a repeat of his seafront concert held in July, which attracted a crowd of 250,000 people. Both councillors and the DJ, aka Norman Cook, have agreed to call a halt until better safety measures are in place. There are two
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Basketball: Cougars full of festive cheer
Generous Brighton Cougars made sure all the charity was off the court as they went into Christmas in great heart. The National League outfit did their bit for The Argus Appeal when they handed over an array of cuddly toys collected at a home game. The
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Preventing more cruelty
Early in January it will be 30 years since the death of Maria Colwell, the Brighton girl slain by her stepfather. The terrible neglect and lack of liaison between the authorities supposed to deal with her shocked the nation. It led to a long-running inquiry
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Not the same
I lived in Brighton and Hove for most of my life but moved six years ago. I still visit the city very often. I wish someone in authority could save the West Pier. I don't think Brighton and Hove would be the same without it. -Paul Curling, Lindholmsbacken
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Albion 0, Leicester 1: Deane sinks Seagulls
Albion suffered their fourth defeat in seven matches as Leicester manager Micky Adams made a triumphant return to his old club. A lapse of concentration cost Steve Coppell's Seagulls dear in the 73rd minute, the unmarked Brian Deane heading home a free-kick
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Street's stunning Christmas display
Neighbours have received glowing praise for their stunning Christmas light show. Crowds are flocking to Orchard Close in Southwick, which is bedecked with thousands of fairy lights, illuminated snowmen and giant Santas. All 24 houses, plus two on the
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Date
Opposition to valley sewage plan
Campaigners are fighting to preserve an open space earmarked as a possible site for a sewage treatment plant. Southern Water has suggested eight possible locations for a new plant following last year's rejection of a scheme at Portobello, near Telscombe
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Date
Schoolgirls find £1000s in street
Two schoolgirls were sprinkled with Christmas magic when they found thousands of pounds literally blowing in the wind. They were on their way to school when they spotted confetti-like pieces of paper sweeping across the street. They traced the flurry
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Date
Norman says no to beach gig
DJ Norman Cook has ruled out a repeat of his controversial beach concert next summer, we can reveal today. In an open letter to the people of Brighton and Hove, the Hove-based star said he did not want to "upset any more residents". His huge outdoor free
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Date
Rat on loose at superstore
Part of a Sussex supermarket was cordoned off after a rat was spotted on the sales floor. The rodent was discovered by customers at the Tesco store in Lottbridge Drove, Eastbourne, yesterday morning. Staff contacted a pest control company and Tesco health
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Date
Cardboard cop
Passing by Hove police station this week, I couldn't help but notice the latest addition to the force standing outside -a life-sized cardboard cut-out policeman. Is this what Sussex Police mean when they promise us more bobbies on the beat? I guess it's
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Date
On the front line against child cruelty
Pauline Lambert is the first line of defence in the battle to prevent a repeat of the John Smith and Maria Colwell child abuse scandals. Maria and John lived in different decades but their short lives are forever linked in the public's memory. Both were
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Date
Surprise donation
Christmas is a time for caring, sharing and surprises. Out of the blue, a Pringles box containing more than £200 arrived at Brighthelm this week, a truly generous donation to our Sunday drop-in and one that arrived just as we were beginning to wonder
-
Date
Thanks to festival volunteers
I should like to express my thanks to all those volunteers who helped organise the Worthing Music Festival 2002 which, once again, culminated in the highly successful Festival Highlights concert at the Pavilion Theatre. I am pleased to announce more than
-
Date
Improperly addressed
Can someone enlighten me as to the correct postal address for this new city of Brighton and Hove? Should it be Brighton, Sussex (East Sussex) or Hove, Sussex (East Sussex), depending on which area you live in, or Brighton and Hove City, East Sussex, Brighton
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Students sit exams online
Students in Sussex will be able to take exams online and get their results in minutes, thanks to a revolutionary internet-based assessment system. The scheme is being pioneered by City and Guilds at Sussex Downs College in Lewes and Eastbourne. Students
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Date
Home Truths, by Jacqui Bealing
After last year's tussle over who was cooking the turkey - won, in case you have forgotten, by my mother - I was anxious to get this year's Christmas arrangements right. I didn't want to upset anyone but somehow or other it all went horribly wrong again
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Date
Give heartily
at least once before you pass away, if not more, you will enter hospital for treatment. Brighton and Hove has the finest hospital there is, with a strong, dedicated team in all sections, backed by good nurses who care. I have suffered, over the past four
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Date
Reality of sin
Liz Walker asks what sins I would have her repent (Letters, December 14). Part of the answer is given by Jesus in his summary of the law (Torah): "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your mind." The second
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Cricket: England call-up is ideal present
Three Sussex cricketers will jet off for Australia on Christmas Day after being chosen for the England under-19 women's team. Batsman Rosalie Birch, who lives in Lewes, medium-pacer Alexia Walker, from Bexhill, and all-rounder Kate Oakenfold, from Isfield
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Gerry Armstrong: Refs are bad all over Europe
I watch a lot of football from all over Europe each week and believe me, it's not only in this country where the standard of the officials is so abysmal. There is such a big difference between the top refs and the poor ones all over the continent, but
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Terrace Talk, by Roz South
It's been a very blue and white week before Christmas. Starting with an outing to see the new all-singing, all-dancing, all-Albion Christmas show at the Komedia Theatre on Sunday night. Barely 24 hours later, and still not fully recovered from 90 minutes
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Date
Crossed lines
The Argus (December 19) had some encouraging news on the crime crackdown. The front page reported the jailing of some teenage thugs and inside we learned of a successful police operation against drug dealers. Unfortunately, the same issue reported on
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Date
December 20: Albion 0, Leicester 1
Albion suffered their fourth defeat in seven matches as Leicester manager Micky Adams made a triumphant return to his old club. A lapse of concentration cost Steve Coppell's Seagulls dear in the 73rd minute, the unmarked Brian Deane heading home a free-kick
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Date
Basketball: Cougars full of festive cheer
Generous Brighton Cougars made sure all the charity was off the court as they went into Christmas in great heart. The National League outfit did their bit for The Argus Appeal when they handed over an array of cuddly toys collected at a home game. The
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Date
Not the same
I lived in Brighton and Hove for most of my life but moved six years ago. I still visit the city very often. I wish someone in authority could save the West Pier. I don't think Brighton and Hove would be the same without it. -Paul Curling, Lindholmsbacken
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Basketball: Thunder have winning habit
Daniel Hildreth says he always knew Worthing Thunder would win their latest nailbiter. He just wishes his side could put their opponents away without all the late dramatics. Magic followed their overtime thriller with Plymouth by beating Manchester Magic
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Coppell: We must help Bobby
Albion boss Steve Coppell has warned that Bobby Zamora needs more help if the Seagulls are going to beat the drop. Brian Deane's 73rd minute header gave Micky Adams' Leicester a 1-0 victory at Withdean last night to make it a happy home-coming for the
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Date
Coppell: We must help Bobby
Albion boss Steve Coppell has warned that Bobby Zamora needs more help if the Seagulls are going to beat the drop. Brian Deane's 73rd minute header gave Micky Adams' Leicester a 1-0 victory at Withdean last night to make it a happy home-coming for the
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Date
Shoppers dig deep for our appeal
Batman and Robin left the perils of Gotham City to tackle a more pressing matter in Brighton - parting Christmas shoppers from their cash. The superheroes were joined by a dazzling array of stars to help boost the coffers of The Argus Appeal. Among the
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Date
Playful Charlie won me £1,000
Mum Kelly Gilbert is £1,000 better off thanks to her four-year-old son Charlie, who was spotted playing with a display in a Brighton store. The mother-of-two saw her son tampering with what appeared to be a Christmas present in the Debenham's store at
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Date
Street's stunning Christmas display
Neighbours have received glowing praise for their stunning Christmas light show. Crowds are flocking to Orchard Close in Southwick, which is bedecked with thousands of fairy lights, illuminated snowmen and giant Santas. All 24 houses, plus two on the
-
Date
Burglar caught by four-year-old DNA
A burglar was caught four years after he broke into a house because he left a cigarette butt at the scene. Mohamed Monem thought he had got away with the break-in, which he helped commit at a house in Hove. He and others escaped with property worth £2,000
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Date
Treatment zaps away the pain
Pioneering treatment for women is being carried out at a Sussex hospital. Staff at Southlands Hospital in Shoreham are among only a handful in England to use microwaves to treat patients with heavy periods. A microwave probe is used to heat up and destroy
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Date
Norman says no to beach gig
DJ Norman Cook has ruled out a repeat of his controversial beach concert next summer, we can reveal today. In an open letter to the people of Brighton and Hove, the Hove-based star said he did not want to "upset any more residents". His huge outdoor free
-
Date
MP hooks up with Dallas' JR
A Sussex MP has admitted granting favours to a man known to millions as a ruthless, double-dealing Texas oil baron. But Wealden MP Charles Hendry does not expect a scandal to erupt over his new friendship with JR Ewing, alias actor Larry Hagman. Mr Hendry
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Date
Unkindest cut for lovelorn cat
An exotic cat who became aggressive after his sexual advances were spurned is to face the snip. Benson the serval has become increasingly aggressive towards zoo keepers at Drusillas Park, Alfriston, and staff put the problem down to sexual frustration
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Date
Rat on loose at superstore
Part of a Sussex supermarket was cordoned off after a rat was spotted on the sales floor. The rodent was discovered by customers at the Tesco store in Lottbridge Drove, Eastbourne, yesterday morning. Staff contacted a pest control company and Tesco health
