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Force plan for rapid response
Sussex Police will be able to bring in extra reinforcements if another Fatboy Slim-type event attracts more people than expected. The beach party in July swamped Brighton with 250,000 and only a small number of officers were on duty to cope. They had
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Farewell to Page 3 Viv
Page 3 beauty Viv Neeves made the front page news in 1971 when she became the first woman to appear nude in The Times. Brighton-born Viv Neves, who died on Sunday aged 54, was then a familiar face - and 36-23-36 figure - to regular readers of the tabloid
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Festive spirit
The Red Cross has caused a stir with its withdrawal of Christmas decorations. If it does not want to offend other faiths, it could observe all the different festivals rather than ignore one of the Christian festivals and indicate to users of its shops
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Great service
Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company is to be congratulated on running such an excellent service in the city on Boxing Day. I was amazed to discover an hourly service criss-crossing the area at a bargain fare of just £2. I hope it proved successful
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The Sage of Sussex: Adam Trimingham
Cormac Murphy O'Connor, the Roman Catholic Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster, did not have a good year in 2002 and the outlook does not look much brighter. There are powerful people saying he should resign and too often when facing the media, he has
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TV crew in firing line with Sussex force
When documentary-makers followed Sussex Police to Bonfire Night celebrations in Lewes, they did not expect to find themselves in a Guy Fawkes role. But the Meridian TV camera crews got a nasty surprise when they realised one of the effigies burnt at the
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Wrong way
Transport 2000 (The Argus, December 26) should study public transport in other developed countries before deciding Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company is the answer to public transport. -Mike Walsh, Nesbitt Road, Brighton
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Post offices face axe
Three post offices in Brighton could close to safeguard the future of other branches. Post offices at Bates Road, Ditchling Road and Havelock Road are expected to shut in March. George Hooper, the Post Office's area chief, said closing the three branches
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Tidings of joy
How very seasonal of Brighton and Hove City Council to ensure the usual parking restrictions were in place and the wardens patrolling on Christmas Day. Once again, we see the council's true colours. Even Oxford's council suspended its parking restrictions
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Goodbye Viv
To family and friends mourning her loss, Page 3 girl Viv Neves will be remembered for her personal qualities and her courageous battle against multiple sclerosis. Many more people across the country, though, will recall her pioneering nude appearance
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Image change
Real policing in Brighton and Hove is now almost non-existent, with our local constabulary preferring instead to concentrate on "image" policing, such as holding politically correct meetings to tell minorities how safe they are and PR stunts for the media
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Build for future
Brighton and Hove has a fine architectural heritage. From the imposing squares and crescents of Brunswick and Kemp Town to the Oriental buffoonery of the Royal Pavilion, the city is a haven for fans of interesting buildings. During the years, planners
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Family's plea for stolen pets
Cruel thieves wrecked a family's Christmas by stealing their beloved animals - the latest in a feared pet-napping boom. Sandy, a ten-month-old Labrador and Ollie, a rabbit, were taken from the Nyes' family home in Trafalgar Road, Portslade, in the run-up
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Table Tennis: Record entry at Fontwell
A record entry of 42 teams will contest the Sussex Interleague championships at the Six Villages Sports Centre, Fontwell, this weekend. Crawley are sending Sussex No. 1 Ritchie Venner and county champion Mayur Majithia to contest the men's senior event
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Broken terms
I once had a professional interest in incidents such as the one reported in "Police didn't want to know" (The Argus, December 30), which described the non-reaction of Sussex Police when Ellen Kramer-Herman reported a vehicle colliding with her car in
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Cycling: Sharpe makes it a double celebration
Brighton rider Jonathan Sharpe had plenty to celebrate over the New Year. First he won the Sussex cyclo-cross championship for the fourth time, then finished second in the latest round of the London League to maintain his overall lead with three races
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Help! You keep me hanging on
Sussex Police really are taking advantage of the public-spirited members of the community to offset their inability to manage their own finances and manpower. It is also a shame their media statements often contradict their actions. On Christmas Day,
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Basketball: Happy birthday to Bears pioneer
Dave Goss admits the Brighton Bears have come a long way since he formed the club back in 1973. They have even matched the Brighton Centre attendance record set by his old-time side. Now, as the club go into their 30th anniversary year and aim sky high
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Couple killed in car crash
A small West Sussex village is in mourning after a husband and wife were killed in a car crash on New Year's Eve. The couple, from Findon, died when their car veered across the central reservation of the busy A24 and collided with an oncoming car whose
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Fight against right to die
A Sussex MP has joined a 93,000-strong protest against euthanasia. Eastbourne MP Nigel Waterson has voiced his support for a campaign organised by the Right to Life group. The organisation handed over a petition with 93,000 signatures to MPs earlier this
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New Rolls set for unveiling
The first official pictures and full details of the first Rolls-Royce to be built by new owners BMW will be released tomorrow. The new £240,000 Rolls, until now codenamed RR01, is being produced at a new £65 million facility at Goodwood, near Chichester
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Fireworks for this year's newcomers
Baby Flinn Barratt was one of the first to be born in 2003 when he entered the world within 35 minutes of the New Year. He was closely followed by Darla Warriner, who arrived moments later. As New Year's fireworks lit up the night sky over Brighton and
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Bond owner scoops £1m jackpot
A premium bond owner was made a millionaire in a New Year jackpot. The winner, whose name has not been released, lives in East Sussex and was told of his tax-free fortune on New Year's Day. A spokesman for National Savings and Investments Premium Bonds
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On call ambulance stolen
An ambulance was stolen outside a house where paramedics were treating a woman suffering chest pains. The medical crew brought the patient out in a wheelchair to take her to hospital, when they discovered the vehicle had been taken in the evening of New
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Teenagers snatch handbag
A woman's handbag was snatched by two teenage boys as she walked along an alleyway. The woman was walking between Lyndhurst Road and Ettrick Close in Chichester when she was approached by the pair. As they snatched at her handbag she fell to the ground
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Flood cottage couple saved
Rescue workers raced against a rising tide today to rescue an elderly couple trapped by flood water. Fire crews and police battled in pouring rain at Swan Corner, Pulborough, as Environment Agency officials predicted the area could see worse flooding
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On alert for flood disaster
Sussex was today warned to expect floods on a scale not witnessed since the catastrophic events of 2000. In many parts of the county people were warned that while water levels appeared to be falling slightly it may just be a lull and they should be prepared
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Fury at care home plans
Campaigners are stepping up their fight to save a popular village care home from closure. East Sussex County Council has threatened to shut 39 Harvard Road, a home built in 1975 for the Ringmer area. It caters for 38 residents and, until recently, 12
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Festive spirit
The Red Cross has caused a stir with its withdrawal of Christmas decorations. If it does not want to offend other faiths, it could observe all the different festivals rather than ignore one of the Christian festivals and indicate to users of its shops
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Great service
Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company is to be congratulated on running such an excellent service in the city on Boxing Day. I was amazed to discover an hourly service criss-crossing the area at a bargain fare of just £2. I hope it proved successful
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The Sage of Sussex: Adam Trimingham
Cormac Murphy O'Connor, the Roman Catholic Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster, did not have a good year in 2002 and the outlook does not look much brighter. There are powerful people saying he should resign and too often when facing the media, he has
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Flood cottage couple saved
Rescue workers raced against a rising tide today to rescue an elderly couple trapped by flood water. Fire crews and police battled in pouring rain at Swan Corner, Pulborough, as Environment Agency officials predicted the area could see worse flooding
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Tidings of joy
How very seasonal of Brighton and Hove City Council to ensure the usual parking restrictions were in place and the wardens patrolling on Christmas Day. Once again, we see the council's true colours. Even Oxford's council suspended its parking restrictions
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Towed haul
I understand exactly how Ben Reeves feels (The Argus, December 28). I live near Bolney but when my car was towed away after being stolen in Crawley last year, Sussex Police took it to Shoreham. We eventually bowed to the pressure of the police, who kept
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Image change
Real policing in Brighton and Hove is now almost non-existent, with our local constabulary preferring instead to concentrate on "image" policing, such as holding politically correct meetings to tell minorities how safe they are and PR stunts for the media
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Family's plea for stolen pets
Cruel thieves wrecked a family's Christmas by stealing their beloved animals - the latest in a feared pet-napping boom. Sandy, a ten-month-old Labrador and Ollie, a rabbit, were taken from the Nyes' family home in Trafalgar Road, Portslade, in the run-up
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Step down
The inability of Sussex Police to respond to what most citizens would regard as significant cases is becoming a scandal. It is incumbent on the chief officer of any organisation unable to meet its commitments as a consequence of a lack of resources to
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Broken terms
I once had a professional interest in incidents such as the one reported in "Police didn't want to know" (The Argus, December 30), which described the non-reaction of Sussex Police when Ellen Kramer-Herman reported a vehicle colliding with her car in
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Cycling: Sharpe makes it a double celebration
Brighton rider Jonathan Sharpe had plenty to celebrate over the New Year. First he won the Sussex cyclo-cross championship for the fourth time, then finished second in the latest round of the London League to maintain his overall lead with three races
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Basketball Comment: Nick Nurse
You fans sure get your money's worth at The Triangle. Two games, two cliffhangers and, I believe, it should have been two wins as well last weekend. At least we got a good victory over Birmingham. Yes, I know the Bullets are near the foot of the table
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Rodger faces uphill battle
Simon Rodger is fighting against the odds to be fit for Albion's FA Cup tie at Norwich on Saturday. Boss Steve Coppell says the midfielder has an "outside chance" of returning for the third round clash at Carrow Road. Rodger would have missed yesterday's
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Reward to net killer
A £5,000 reward is being offered to find the killer of a woman battered to death in her bedroom. Her daughter found Charmaine Dempsey's body at her council flat in Ivory Walk, Bewbush, Crawley. Sixty detectives are involved in the hunt for the murderer
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Rodger faces uphill battle
Simon Rodger is fighting against the odds to be fit for Albion's FA Cup tie at Norwich on Saturday. Boss Steve Coppell says the midfielder has an "outside chance" of returning for the third round clash at Carrow Road. Rodger would have missed yesterday's
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Fight against right to die
A Sussex MP has joined a 93,000-strong protest against euthanasia. Eastbourne MP Nigel Waterson has voiced his support for a campaign organised by the Right to Life group. The organisation handed over a petition with 93,000 signatures to MPs earlier this
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Bond owner scoops £1m jackpot
A premium bond owner was made a millionaire in a New Year jackpot. The winner, whose name has not been released, lives in East Sussex and was told of his tax-free fortune on New Year's Day. A spokesman for National Savings and Investments Premium Bonds
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Couple killed in head-on crash
A small West Sussex village is in mourning after a husband and wife were killed in a car crash on New Year's Eve. The couple, from Findon, died when their car veered across the central reservation of the busy A24 and collided with an oncoming car whose
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On call ambulance stolen
An ambulance was stolen outside a house where paramedics were treating a woman suffering chest pains. The medical crew brought the patient out in a wheelchair to take her to hospital, when they discovered the vehicle had been taken in the evening of New
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Derailed train causes chaos
Train services between Brighton and London were suffering severe disruption today after the derailment of a train by a landslide yesterday. 105 passengers had to be rescued from Merstham Tunnel near Redhill yesterday afternoon when the 10.56 Brighton
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Flood cottage couple saved
Rescue workers raced against a rising tide today to rescue an elderly couple trapped by flood water. Fire crews and police battled in pouring rain at Swan Corner, Pulborough, as Environment Agency officials predicted the area could see worse flooding
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Talks to save West Pier
Engineers are today examining the stricken West Pier in Brighton to decide the best way forward. Part of the concert hall on the Grade I listed building slid into the sea on Sunday after supports collapsed. It was the worst damage to the pier since it
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Bond owner scoops £1m jackpot
A premium bond owner was made a millionaire in a New Year jackpot. The winner, whose name has not been released, lives in East Sussex and was told of his tax-free fortune on New Year's Day. A spokesman for National Savings and Investments Premium Bonds
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Fury at care home plans
Campaigners are stepping up their fight to save a popular village care home from closure. East Sussex County Council has threatened to shut 39 Harvard Road, a home built in 1975 for the Ringmer area. It caters for 38 residents and, until recently, 12
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Safety fears halt anti-smoking drug
A one-stop service aimed at helping people give up smoking has been stopped from dispensing the controversial anti-nicotine drug Zyban. Specialist nurses working for Sussex Downs and Weald Primary Care Trust had previously been able to prescribe the drug
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Not so beautiful
I watched the St Petersburg Ballet Company perform Sleeping Beauty, at The Dome Theatre, Brighton. They murdered this beautiful ballet and I was surprised to see the Princess react when kissed. I should have thought intensive resuscitation and defibrillation
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Rail profit
Ben Messer, of Budd (Letters, December 28), made no reference to the owner of the Brighton station site, or the owner's interests or preferences. As far as I know, this is privately owned land. Therefore, should not the owner's preferences be given priority
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Mystery men
Many will remember this building, which stood in Queen's Road, Brighton, just round the corner from the top of Church Street. It is the Odd Fellows Hall, built in 1853 and demolished in 1969. The site is now offices. Can any readers of The Argus tell
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Rock steady
In the week prior to Christmas, we spent more than £7,000 replacing most of the windows in our church and community hall with toughened glass and, in some cases, Perspex covering to repair previous and prevent new damage. Immediately after Christmas,
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Towed haul
I understand exactly how Ben Reeves feels (The Argus, December 28). I live near Bolney but when my car was towed away after being stolen in Crawley last year, Sussex Police took it to Shoreham. We eventually bowed to the pressure of the police, who kept
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Step down
The inability of Sussex Police to respond to what most citizens would regard as significant cases is becoming a scandal. It is incumbent on the chief officer of any organisation unable to meet its commitments as a consequence of a lack of resources to
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Basketball Comment: Nick Nurse
You fans sure get your money's worth at The Triangle. Two games, two cliffhangers and, I believe, it should have been two wins as well last weekend. At least we got a good victory over Birmingham. Yes, I know the Bullets are near the foot of the table
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Rodger faces uphill battle
Simon Rodger is fighting against the odds to be fit for Albion's FA Cup tie at Norwich on Saturday. Boss Steve Coppell says the midfielder has an "outside chance" of returning for the third round clash at Carrow Road. Rodger would have missed yesterday's
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Reward to net killer
A £5,000 reward is being offered to find the killer of a woman battered to death in her bedroom. Her daughter found Charmaine Dempsey's body at her council flat in Ivory Walk, Bewbush, Crawley. Sixty detectives are involved in the hunt for the murderer
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Date
Rodger faces uphill battle
Simon Rodger is fighting against the odds to be fit for Albion's FA Cup tie at Norwich on Saturday. Boss Steve Coppell says the midfielder has an "outside chance" of returning for the third round clash at Carrow Road. Rodger would have missed yesterday's
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PC killed in 3am crash
A police officer was killed as he drove home after working on New Year's Eve. Tokunbo Ezobi, 25, who had a young family, transferred from Sussex Police to the Metropolitan force in September. He was driving home towards Brighton and Hove when his green
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Derailed train causes chaos
Train services between Brighton and London were suffering severe disruption today after the derailment of a train by a landslide yesterday. 105 passengers had to be rescued from Merstham Tunnel near Redhill yesterday afternoon when the 10.56 Brighton
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Talks to save West Pier
Engineers are today examining the stricken West Pier in Brighton to decide the best way forward. Part of the concert hall on the Grade I listed building slid into the sea on Sunday after supports collapsed. It was the worst damage to the pier since it
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Fight to keep elderly at home
An action group has been formed to fight the closure of a care home in East Sussex. Concerned relatives got together to fight East Sussex County Council's decision to develop the New Moreton Centre in Boscobel Road, St Leonards. They say the stress of
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River jump cancelled
A New Year's Day charity jump into the River Arun was cancelled for the first time in 24 years. Organisers blamed the cancellation on decreasing numbers of people willing to do the jump over the past few years. The event at Littlehampton is organised
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Force plan for rapid response
Sussex Police will be able to bring in extra reinforcements if another Fatboy Slim-type event attracts more people than expected. The beach party in July swamped Brighton with 250,000 and only a small number of officers were on duty to cope. They had
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Date
Safety fears halt anti-smoking drug
A one-stop service aimed at helping people give up smoking has been stopped from dispensing the controversial anti-nicotine drug Zyban. Specialist nurses working for Sussex Downs and Weald Primary Care Trust had previously been able to prescribe the drug
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Date
Farewell to Page 3 Viv
Page 3 beauty Viv Neeves made the front page news in 1971 when she became the first woman to appear nude in The Times. Brighton-born Viv Neves, who died on Sunday aged 54, was then a familiar face - and 36-23-36 figure - to regular readers of the tabloid
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Not so beautiful
I watched the St Petersburg Ballet Company perform Sleeping Beauty, at The Dome Theatre, Brighton. They murdered this beautiful ballet and I was surprised to see the Princess react when kissed. I should have thought intensive resuscitation and defibrillation
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Date
Rail profit
Ben Messer, of Budd (Letters, December 28), made no reference to the owner of the Brighton station site, or the owner's interests or preferences. As far as I know, this is privately owned land. Therefore, should not the owner's preferences be given priority
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Date
TV crew in firing line with Sussex force
When documentary-makers followed Sussex Police to Bonfire Night celebrations in Lewes, they did not expect to find themselves in a Guy Fawkes role. But the Meridian TV camera crews got a nasty surprise when they realised one of the effigies burnt at the
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Wrong way
Transport 2000 (The Argus, December 26) should study public transport in other developed countries before deciding Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company is the answer to public transport. -Mike Walsh, Nesbitt Road, Brighton
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Post offices face axe
Three post offices in Brighton could close to safeguard the future of other branches. Post offices at Bates Road, Ditchling Road and Havelock Road are expected to shut in March. George Hooper, the Post Office's area chief, said closing the three branches
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Date
Mystery men
Many will remember this building, which stood in Queen's Road, Brighton, just round the corner from the top of Church Street. It is the Odd Fellows Hall, built in 1853 and demolished in 1969. The site is now offices. Can any readers of The Argus tell
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Date
Rock steady
In the week prior to Christmas, we spent more than £7,000 replacing most of the windows in our church and community hall with toughened glass and, in some cases, Perspex covering to repair previous and prevent new damage. Immediately after Christmas,
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Goodbye Viv
To family and friends mourning her loss, Page 3 girl Viv Neves will be remembered for her personal qualities and her courageous battle against multiple sclerosis. Many more people across the country, though, will recall her pioneering nude appearance
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Build for future
Brighton and Hove has a fine architectural heritage. From the imposing squares and crescents of Brunswick and Kemp Town to the Oriental buffoonery of the Royal Pavilion, the city is a haven for fans of interesting buildings. During the years, planners
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Date
Table Tennis: Record entry at Fontwell
A record entry of 42 teams will contest the Sussex Interleague championships at the Six Villages Sports Centre, Fontwell, this weekend. Crawley are sending Sussex No. 1 Ritchie Venner and county champion Mayur Majithia to contest the men's senior event
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Date
Help! You keep me hanging on
Sussex Police really are taking advantage of the public-spirited members of the community to offset their inability to manage their own finances and manpower. It is also a shame their media statements often contradict their actions. On Christmas Day,
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Date
Basketball: Happy birthday to Bears pioneer
Dave Goss admits the Brighton Bears have come a long way since he formed the club back in 1973. They have even matched the Brighton Centre attendance record set by his old-time side. Now, as the club go into their 30th anniversary year and aim sky high
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Couple killed in car crash
A small West Sussex village is in mourning after a husband and wife were killed in a car crash on New Year's Eve. The couple, from Findon, died when their car veered across the central reservation of the busy A24 and collided with an oncoming car whose
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Date
Talks to save West Pier
Engineers are today examining the stricken West Pier in Brighton to decide the best way forward. Part of the concert hall on the Grade I listed building slid into the sea on Sunday after supports collapsed. It was the worst damage to the pier since it
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Date
New Rolls set for unveiling
The first official pictures and full details of the first Rolls-Royce to be built by new owners BMW will be released tomorrow. The new £240,000 Rolls, until now codenamed RR01, is being produced at a new £65 million facility at Goodwood, near Chichester
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Fireworks for this year's newcomers
Baby Flinn Barratt was one of the first to be born in 2003 when he entered the world within 35 minutes of the New Year. He was closely followed by Darla Warriner, who arrived moments later. As New Year's fireworks lit up the night sky over Brighton and
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Date
River jump cancelled
A New Year's Day charity jump into the River Arun was cancelled for the first time in 24 years. Organisers blamed the cancellation on decreasing numbers of people willing to do the jump over the past few years. The event at Littlehampton is organised
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PC killed in 3am crash
A police officer was killed as he drove home after working on New Year's Eve. Tokunbo Ezobi, 25, who had a young family, transferred from Sussex Police to the Metropolitan force in September. He was driving home towards Brighton and Hove when his green
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Date
Teenagers snatch handbag
A woman's handbag was snatched by two teenage boys as she walked along an alleyway. The woman was walking between Lyndhurst Road and Ettrick Close in Chichester when she was approached by the pair. As they snatched at her handbag she fell to the ground
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Date
On alert for flood disaster
Sussex was today warned to expect floods on a scale not witnessed since the catastrophic events of 2000. In many parts of the county people were warned that while water levels appeared to be falling slightly it may just be a lull and they should be prepared
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Date
Fight to keep elderly at home
An action group has been formed to fight the closure of a care home in East Sussex. Concerned relatives got together to fight East Sussex County Council's decision to develop the New Moreton Centre in Boscobel Road, St Leonards. They say the stress of
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Date
River jump cancelled
A New Year's Day charity jump into the River Arun was cancelled for the first time in 24 years. Organisers blamed the cancellation on decreasing numbers of people willing to do the jump over the past few years. The event at Littlehampton is organised
