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Fight to save post offices
Residents are calling on their neighbours to sign petitions demanding community post offices in Brighton are saved from the axe. The Post Office plans to close three post offices in Bates Road, Havelock Road, and Ditchling Road, Brighton. The proposals
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Church yobs strike again
Vandals smashed church windows for the second time in a month, weeks after congregation members took out a bank loan to repair them. Members of St Mary Magdalen Church in Coldean, Brighton, broke down in tears when they realised the windows they borrowed
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Prescott's tribute to firefighter
Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott paid tribute in Parliament to brave firefighter Alex Kent on the eve of today's fire strike. Wealdon MP Charles Hendry praised the 25-year-old, who died trying to rescue his younger brother from a blazing house two
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Water firm sets new standard for skills
Southern Water has become one of the first companies to gain the new matrix standard for its commitment to learning. The matrix is a national quality mark for businesses and organisations that give information and advice about learning and work. Operations
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Trials of a constituent
Conservatives, wake up. To get our MP, I had to call Parliament at 6am. Nobody knew his address. A month ago, I wrote to head office in Hove and have had no reply. -Mrs Rowe, London Road, Brighton
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Urban Housewife, by Lizzie Enfield
According to Roger, am an antisocial arsonist. When I pointed out to him that technically this was a pleonasm, as no one has ever heard of an arsonist who was lighting fires for the greater good of the wider community (unless of course you count the people
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Barry Wordsworth, Chichester January 17 and Brighton January 19
Conductor Barry Wordsworth is one of the great gems in national cultural life and particularly in Sussex. Over the weekend, he did the county proud with two splendid and virtually sell-out concerts - with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at Chichester
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School coup
When Falmer was a failing secondary school, it was hard to imagine many students achieving much academic success. But pupil Rachel West, from Bevendean in Brighton, who studies science, has been offered a place at Oxford provided she fares well in her
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Real issues
It is very easy to show compassion from a distance. I wonder if Paul Ward and M E Stroud (Letters, January 15).would feel the same if the Grand Ocean Hotel was in their area? I assume they have no friends in Dover or Hastings, where hotels have been similarly
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Taming cars
Congestion charging starts in central London next month. It will not work if millions of motorists have their way. But something has to be done to prevent London and other cities grinding to a halt as more people buy cars. A draft regional transport strategy
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Pure heritage
In a generally tolerant society such as ours, it continues to amaze me people object to assisting those fleeing torture, political imprisonment and despair. It would be interesting to know how many of us in Brighton and Hove and how many in Saltdean have
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Boxing: Wayne takes on the world
Wayne Alexander's long awaited showdown with Anthony Farnell could go ahead in Manchester this summer with the WBU world middleweight title up for grabs. Hailsham-based Alexander warmed up for his own shot at the WBO interim middleweight crown with a
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FA Vase: Withdean can finish the job
Alan Pook believes Withdean's fine away form can help them secure a place in the last 16 of the FA Vase. Withdean visit Diss Town for a fourth round replay tonight with a trip to Brigg Town awaiting the winners in the next round. A goal from Clay Lamont
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Tides wait for no one
Hundreds of people who braved wild winter weather to watch more of the West Pier in Brighton fall into the foaming waves were united in their sadness. The West Pier is a Grade-I listed building and even in its long decline was a magnificent ruin. Now
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Time to talk
Shame on Des Turner MP for linking an open debate on the Government's asylum policy with the possibility of racial prejudice. The Labour Party clearly does not want a debate because it would highlight its complete incompetence over the issue. Firstly,
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Football: Lancing suffer promotion setback
Martin Comper scored twice as Oakwood dented Lancing's promotion hopes in Matthew Clark County League division two. Lancing were knocked out of the promotion places following their 3-2 defeat at Oakwood and Rye's 1-0 win at Mile Oak. Martin Gray had given
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Hockey: Clinical Brighton close in on title
Brighton produced a clinical display of finishing to outline their championship credentials. Paul Watson and Craig Carolan both scored hat-tricks as Horsham were swept aside 7-2 in the Kent/Sussex Regional League. Player-coach Carolan's treble took his
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Rugby: Brighton suffer title setback
Brighton have been urged not to give up the ghost after Lewes blew a huge hole in their promotion bid. Two early tries helped Lewes win 19-16 at the Stanley Turner Ground to virtually ensure their survival in London Three South East. Brighton meanwhile
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Man hurt in bizarre double crash
A workman clearing up after a BMW smashed into a lamp post was injured when another BMW crashed into him at the same spot less than an hour later. The first crash happened at 8.45am yesterday when the car went off the road while going northbound on the
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Hols that weren't so jolly
Rats in kitchens, cockroaches and a wardrobe being used as a toilet are among recent complaints against a Sussex tour operator, a watchdog group said. Travellers on some trips with Crawley-based First Choice suffered salmonella and dysentery due to "atrocious
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Return of the bittern
A rare marsh bird's booming call is being heard again in Sussex, thanks to a conservation project. The Sussex Wildlife Trust said a handful of shy and secretive bitterns were wintering at Combe Haven, near Hastings. Trust reserves manager Mark Pearson
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Students make homes from rubbish
Architecture students have come up with a novel way to beat the housing shortage and shrink rubbish mountains - building homes out of junk. The University of Brighton students have been scouring recycling sites, scrap yards and charity shops as well as
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Court bid to save bowling alley
Hundreds of protesters are making a final attempt to save a bowling alley in Crawley by going to the High Court. Regular users of AMF Bowl have six weeks to stop the facility being knocked down and turned into flats and offices after the building owners
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Church yobs strike again
Vandals smashed church windows for the second time in a month, weeks after congregation members took out a bank loan to repair them. Members of St Mary Magdalen Church in Coldean, Brighton, broke down in tears when they realised the windows they borrowed
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Save our post office
I read with interest the story about Keymer Post Office closing. Our Post Office will close on April 1. We will either have to go to Steyning, two miles away, Small Dole, another two miles, or Shoreham, four miles away. We have a lot of pensioners who
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Reforms to cut scandal at firms
UK companies are set for a shake-up after a report called on non-executive directors to play a more "demanding" role. The reforms aim to ensure no repeat of Enron-style corporate scandals by putting more focus on those directors without day-to-day responsibilities
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Where success is on the menu
A number of opportunities for people interested in the restaurant trade are available in Brighton and Hove. Commercial property agents Graves Son & Pilcher has three on its books and recently sold a shop in Brighton Square, which has since been converted
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Eye candy on the internet
Web site awards always look like a good idea but who really benefits? Are they worth the effort and what good do they do? I have just filled in my very first web site award application form. It took me almost half an hour and at the end I realised I hadn't
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Murdered man's son breaks silence
The son of murdered millionaire Richard Watson has spoken for the first time since his father was gunned down six years ago. Julian Watson said he was determined to help bring the killer to justice and he welcomed the decision by Sussex Police to reopen
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Barry Wordsworth, Chichester January 17 and Brighton January 19
Conductor Barry Wordsworth is one of the great gems in national cultural life and particularly in Sussex. Over the weekend, he did the county proud with two splendid and virtually sell-out concerts - with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at Chichester
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Love with Arthur Lee, Brighton Dome, January 20
Quick history lesson: 1967, Love released Forever Changes, world was never quite the same. The hippy dream was on the cusp of imploding in Vietnam, Charles Manson and drug rehab. Arthur Lee - half prophetic, half psychotic - watched like Nero as the whole
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Mark Little's Boogie Woogie Beach Bum Bar, Komedia, Brighton, January 20
For those of you who still think of Mark Little as Joe from Neighbours, prepare for a shock. He isn't holed up in the Australian Outback with his dog Bouncer. In fact, he has been living in Brighton and Hove for ten years. Not only that, he's funny. I
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Son breaks his silence
The son of murdered millionaire Richard Watson has spoken for the first time since his father was gunned down six years ago. Julian Watson said he was determined to help bring the killer to justice and he welcomed the decision by Sussex Police to reopen
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D-Day for leisure services
A controversial decision on the future of leisure facilities in the Adur district will be made tonight. Adur Council's community services committee will discuss the future of Southwick and Lancing leisure centres and Wadurs Pool, in Shoreham. PMP Consultancy
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Prom revamp put on hold
EXCLUSIVE: Seafront campaigners are today dismayed after being told that a revamp of Worthing promenade has been put on hold. Liberal Democrat leaders of Worthing Borough Council said there was no money in the budget to upgrade facilities in 2003/04.
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MP's call on asylum changes
Eastbourne's MP today called for all new asylum seekers to be detained in centres until their cases have been examined. Conservative Nigel Waterson said flagrant breaches in the asylum system boiled down to poor screening. He called on the Government
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Seeking Sixties pals
I am trying to trace two old friends from the late Sixties who both lived in Shoreham. The first is Gudrun (Goodie) Hanson, who moved away but may well have returned. I don't recall her address but she lived very close to the second lady I am trying to
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DJ Norman keeps smiling through
Superstar DJ Norman Cook was back where he feels most at home last night - spinning records and making people happy. In a trademark crazy shirt Norman, better known as Fatboy Slim, put aside his marital difficulties to play a set at the Escape Club in
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In from the cold
What a wonderful story of Neil and Bonnie (The Argus, January 13) and their love for their Siberian huskies and each other. I know how they feel about their animals. I had the same love for my Border collie. Unfortunately, I can no longer have any dogs
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People power
It truly is stomach-churning to read the likes of Paul Ward and Andy Player waffling on about the Grand Ocean Hotel's decision to take in asylum seekers and their tirades on refugees in general (Letters, January 15). So, Mr Ward thinks local people will
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Pure heritage
In a generally tolerant society such as ours, it continues to amaze me people object to assisting those fleeing torture, political imprisonment and despair. It would be interesting to know how many of us in Brighton and Hove and how many in Saltdean have
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FA Vase: Withdean can finish the job
Alan Pook believes Withdean's fine away form can help them secure a place in the last 16 of the FA Vase. Withdean visit Diss Town for a fourth round replay tonight with a trip to Brigg Town awaiting the winners in the next round. A goal from Clay Lamont
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Football: Lancing suffer promotion setback
Martin Comper scored twice as Oakwood dented Lancing's promotion hopes in Matthew Clark County League division two. Lancing were knocked out of the promotion places following their 3-2 defeat at Oakwood and Rye's 1-0 win at Mile Oak. Martin Gray had given
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English are sick of being second-class
Our country is going to the dogs. It is estimated that 250,000 asylum seekers came here to stay between 2001 and 2003 and there are about 2,000,000 more to come between 2003 and 2005. All are given somewhere to live, money from social security and three
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Hockey: Clinical Brighton close in on title
Brighton produced a clinical display of finishing to outline their championship credentials. Paul Watson and Craig Carolan both scored hat-tricks as Horsham were swept aside 7-2 in the Kent/Sussex Regional League. Player-coach Carolan's treble took his
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Rugby: Brighton suffer title setback
Brighton have been urged not to give up the ghost after Lewes blew a huge hole in their promotion bid. Two early tries helped Lewes win 19-16 at the Stanley Turner Ground to virtually ensure their survival in London Three South East. Brighton meanwhile
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Barrett turns down Preston
Graham Barrett is rejecting a permanent move to Preston to remain on loan with Albion. Boss Steve Coppell confirmed today: "His agent phoned me last night and said he is going to stay." The Argus morning edition revealed on-loan Arsenal striker Barrett
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Early exit penalty doubles
Life assurer Standard Life has announced it is doubling the exit penalty paid by policyholders who take their funds away from the society early. The mutual said it had been forced to take action after the number of people surrendering certain with-profits
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Hols that weren't so jolly
Rats in kitchens, cockroaches and a wardrobe being used as a toilet are among recent complaints against a Sussex tour operator, a watchdog group said. Travellers on some trips with Crawley-based First Choice suffered salmonella and dysentery due to "atrocious
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Return of the bittern
A rare marsh bird's booming call is being heard again in Sussex, thanks to a conservation project. The Sussex Wildlife Trust said a handful of shy and secretive bitterns were wintering at Combe Haven, near Hastings. Trust reserves manager Mark Pearson
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Flood alert as more rain forecast
Flood warnings remained in place today with forecasters predicting scattered rainfall throughout the South-East. But experts said the threat of floods appeared to be receding since parts of the region were put on alert yesterday. They included the River
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Alternative plan to save pier
Alternative plans to save the stricken West Pier in Brighton have been revealed today - with the backing of neighbours. Brighton and Hove City Council is due to consider controversial plans for two large shoreline leisure buildings next month. These have
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More talks to save pier
Campaigners and engineers were meeting today for discussions on saving Brighton's West Pier after more of the listed landmark crumbled into the sea. Souvenir hunters packed Brighton beach yesterday after more of the wooden supports holding up the old
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Sewage protest is growing
Campaigners against a planned sewage works made a stand of defiance by planting trees and shrubs on one of the sites earmarked for development. Members of The Friends of Sheepcote Valley dug in 70 native species on the site in East Brighton, even though
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Fly-tippers will be caught on camera
Council bosses plan to install security cameras to stop illegal fly-tippers blighting a beauty spot near Lewes. Southerham, on the edge of the South Downs, is being ruined by illegal fly-tippers who leave household waste, building rubbish, furniture and
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Bubble cars rally for 50th birthday
Owners of a car that became a Sixties motoring legend hope to stage a rally at the site of the factory where it was made to mark its 50th anniversary. The original Isetta bubble car was built at the former locomotive engineering works in New England Street
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Court bid to save bowling alley
Hundreds of protesters are making a final attempt to save a bowling alley in Crawley by going to the High Court. Regular users of AMF Bowl have six weeks to stop the facility being knocked down and turned into flats and offices after the building owners
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Save our post office
I read with interest the story about Keymer Post Office closing. Our Post Office will close on April 1. We will either have to go to Steyning, two miles away, Small Dole, another two miles, or Shoreham, four miles away. We have a lot of pensioners who
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Reforms to cut scandal at firms
UK companies are set for a shake-up after a report called on non-executive directors to play a more "demanding" role. The reforms aim to ensure no repeat of Enron-style corporate scandals by putting more focus on those directors without day-to-day responsibilities
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Pensions debated
More than 70 per cent of MPs think it should be compulsory for both employers and staff to pay into pension schemes. About 78 per cent of MPs said the Government should look at forcing employers to contribute to staff pension funds in a bid to close Britain's
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Where success is on the menu
A number of opportunities for people interested in the restaurant trade are available in Brighton and Hove. Commercial property agents Graves Son & Pilcher has three on its books and recently sold a shop in Brighton Square, which has since been converted
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Eye candy on the internet
Web site awards always look like a good idea but who really benefits? Are they worth the effort and what good do they do? I have just filled in my very first web site award application form. It took me almost half an hour and at the end I realised I hadn't
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Frenzied neighbour bit off ear
A man savaged his neighbour, biting off a chunk of his ear in a crazed attack. Jason Guile was ordered by a judge at Hove Crown Court to be detained indefinitely under the Mental Health Act. Guile bit into Stephen Jessop's left ear until the outer part
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Stop giving kids weight worries
Do the people who dish out advertisements every minute of the day about keeping your weight down realise young children are worrying about getting fat? We will end up having very weak children and anorexics on our hands unless we stop this. We should
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Not so incredible
Michael Fisher of Regency Labour Party is keen to mock the views of Lewes Lib Dem MP Norman Baker (Letters, January 16) regarding the US policy on Iraq. If Mr Baker's views lack credibility, why has he been voted top MP twice by his fellow MPs from all
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Murdered man's son breaks silence
The son of murdered millionaire Richard Watson has spoken for the first time since his father was gunned down six years ago. Julian Watson said he was determined to help bring the killer to justice and he welcomed the decision by Sussex Police to reopen
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St Matthew's Passion, Winter Gardens, Eastbourne, January 18
Ditchling Choral Society has discovered a new operatic star. He is young baritone Rodney Clarke and he will go far. He is still on the Royal Academy's opera course but already has a clutch of awards. As Jesus in Bach's St Matthew's Passion, performed
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Love with Arthur Lee, Brighton Dome, January 20
Quick history lesson: 1967, Love released Forever Changes, world was never quite the same. The hippy dream was on the cusp of imploding in Vietnam, Charles Manson and drug rehab. Arthur Lee - half prophetic, half psychotic - watched like Nero as the whole
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Mark Little's Boogie Woogie Beach Bum Bar, Komedia, Brighton, January 20
For those of you who still think of Mark Little as Joe from Neighbours, prepare for a shock. He isn't holed up in the Australian Outback with his dog Bouncer. In fact, he has been living in Brighton and Hove for ten years. Not only that, he's funny. I
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Seeking Sixties pals
I am trying to trace two old friends from the late Sixties who both lived in Shoreham. The first is Gudrun (Goodie) Hanson, who moved away but may well have returned. I don't recall her address but she lived very close to the second lady I am trying to
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DJ Norman keeps smiling through
Superstar DJ Norman Cook was back where he feels most at home last night - spinning records and making people happy. In a trademark crazy shirt Norman, better known as Fatboy Slim, put aside his marital difficulties to play a set at the Escape Club in
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In from the cold
What a wonderful story of Neil and Bonnie (The Argus, January 13) and their love for their Siberian huskies and each other. I know how they feel about their animals. I had the same love for my Border collie. Unfortunately, I can no longer have any dogs
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Cool down
It was entirely predictable, as details emerged of the secret plans to house asylum seekers in Saltdean, there has been an outcry from both sides of the divide. Understandably, residents have expressed their hurt and anguish while those who claim to have
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People power
It truly is stomach-churning to read the likes of Paul Ward and Andy Player waffling on about the Grand Ocean Hotel's decision to take in asylum seekers and their tirades on refugees in general (Letters, January 15). So, Mr Ward thinks local people will
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Help me help
I live in Saltdean and am delighted refugees will soon be spending some time at the Grand Ocean Hotel. When we join together to welcome people who are in need of help and support, it is often a great way to bring out the best in a community. During the
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Hockey round-up
Chichester shook off their relegation fears with a tremendous performance to beat leaders Old Georgians 3-1 in the Southern Premier. The home side were forced to sustain heavy Old Georgians pressure in the first ten minutes but their defence was impenetrable
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Barrett turns down Preston
Graham Barrett is rejecting a permanent move to Preston to remain on loan with Albion. Boss Steve Coppell confirmed today: "His agent phoned me last night and said he is going to stay." The Argus morning edition revealed on-loan Arsenal striker Barrett
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Albion escape cup bill
Albion have not been left with a £7,000 bill for their postponed FA Cup third round tie at Norwich after all. Norwich have agreed to pay their travel and accomodation costs for both matches after the game on January 4 was called off due to a power failure
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English are sick of being second-class
Our country is going to the dogs. It is estimated that 250,000 asylum seekers came here to stay between 2001 and 2003 and there are about 2,000,000 more to come between 2003 and 2005. All are given somewhere to live, money from social security and three
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Rugby round-up
Haywards Heath skipper Alex Meredith played down reports of poor refereeing as his side were rumbled out of the Powergen Intermediate Cup. Heath crashed 32-22 away to an uncompromising if unspectacular St Mary's OB outfit in Bristol. Meredith was in almost
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Albion escape cup bill
Albion have not been left with a £7,000 bill for their postponed FA Cup third round tie at Norwich after all. Norwich have agreed to pay their travel and accomodation costs for both matches after the game on January 4 was called off due to a power failure
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Barrett turns down Preston
Graham Barrett is rejecting a permanent move to Preston to remain on loan with Albion. Boss Steve Coppell confirmed today: "His agent phoned me last night and said he is going to stay." The Argus morning edition revealed on-loan Arsenal striker Barrett
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Digital fans' box bargain
Former ITV Digital customers were told yesterday they can keep their set-top boxes for free. Last month, liquidators given the task of trying to recoup the £1.24 billion owed when the digital giant collapsed said former subscribers should either pay £39.99
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Early exit penalty doubles
Life assurer Standard Life has announced it is doubling the exit penalty paid by policyholders who take their funds away from the society early. The mutual said it had been forced to take action after the number of people surrendering certain with-profits
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Flood alert as more rain forecast
Flood warnings remained in place today with forecasters predicting scattered rainfall throughout the South-East. But experts said the threat of floods appeared to be receding since parts of the region were put on alert yesterday. They included the River
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Fire crews' strike starts
Firefighters across Sussex returned to their picket lines this morning as the dispute over pay continued into deadlock. Andy Gilchrist, leader of the Fire Brigades Union, visited the county today to rally his members. Green Goddesses manned by Royal Navy
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Alternative plan to save pier
Alternative plans to save the stricken West Pier in Brighton have been revealed today - with the backing of neighbours. Brighton and Hove City Council is due to consider controversial plans for two large shoreline leisure buildings next month. These have
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More talks to save pier
Campaigners and engineers were meeting today for discussions on saving Brighton's West Pier after more of the listed landmark crumbled into the sea. Souvenir hunters packed Brighton beach yesterday after more of the wooden supports holding up the old
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Sewage protest is growing
Campaigners against a planned sewage works made a stand of defiance by planting trees and shrubs on one of the sites earmarked for development. Members of The Friends of Sheepcote Valley dug in 70 native species on the site in East Brighton, even though
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Drivers face congestion fees
Brighton and Hove should charge motorists driving into the city centre to combat increasing gridlock, regional transport chiefs have warned. Brighton and Hove City Council must consider congestion charging or prove beyond doubt it can reduce traffic.
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Fly-tippers will be caught on camera
Council bosses plan to install security cameras to stop illegal fly-tippers blighting a beauty spot near Lewes. Southerham, on the edge of the South Downs, is being ruined by illegal fly-tippers who leave household waste, building rubbish, furniture and
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D-Day for leisure services
A controversial decision on the future of leisure facilities in the Adur district will be made tonight. Adur Council's community services committee will discuss the future of Southwick and Lancing leisure centres and Wadurs Pool, in Shoreham. PMP Consultancy
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New chief for city police
A new police chief has been appointed for Brighton and Hove, less than a year after the last one took over. Chief Superintendent Doug Rattray is moving to Lewes headquarters as head of organisational services and his replacement will be Chief Superintendent
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Oiled birds washed ashore
Seabirds are being washed up on Sussex shores coated in oil. Dozens of guillemots and razorbills have died already despite rescue attempts by animal carers. Reports of birds struggling with oil-clogged feathers have been coming in since Thursday. Worthing
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Bubble cars rally for 50th birthday
Owners of a car that became a Sixties motoring legend hope to stage a rally at the site of the factory where it was made to mark its 50th anniversary. The original Isetta bubble car was built at the former locomotive engineering works in New England Street
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Can hospital be saved?
Friday could signal the end of an era for hospital care in West Sussex. A liquidator will decide whether it will be possible to keep King Edward VII Hospital going. If a rescue package cannot be drawn up, the Midhurst hospital will close in a matter of
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Fight to save post offices
Residents are calling on their neighbours to sign petitions demanding community post offices in Brighton are saved from the axe. The Post Office plans to close three post offices in Bates Road, Havelock Road, and Ditchling Road, Brighton. The proposals
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Prescott's tribute to firefighter
Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott paid tribute in Parliament to brave firefighter Alex Kent on the eve of today's fire strike. Wealdon MP Charles Hendry praised the 25-year-old, who died trying to rescue his younger brother from a blazing house two
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Pensions debated
More than 70 per cent of MPs think it should be compulsory for both employers and staff to pay into pension schemes. About 78 per cent of MPs said the Government should look at forcing employers to contribute to staff pension funds in a bid to close Britain's
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Water firm sets new standard for skills
Southern Water has become one of the first companies to gain the new matrix standard for its commitment to learning. The matrix is a national quality mark for businesses and organisations that give information and advice about learning and work. Operations
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Frenzied neighbour bit off ear
A man savaged his neighbour, biting off a chunk of his ear in a crazed attack. Jason Guile was ordered by a judge at Hove Crown Court to be detained indefinitely under the Mental Health Act. Guile bit into Stephen Jessop's left ear until the outer part
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Stop giving kids weight worries
Do the people who dish out advertisements every minute of the day about keeping your weight down realise young children are worrying about getting fat? We will end up having very weak children and anorexics on our hands unless we stop this. We should
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Not so incredible
Michael Fisher of Regency Labour Party is keen to mock the views of Lewes Lib Dem MP Norman Baker (Letters, January 16) regarding the US policy on Iraq. If Mr Baker's views lack credibility, why has he been voted top MP twice by his fellow MPs from all
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Trials of a constituent
Conservatives, wake up. To get our MP, I had to call Parliament at 6am. Nobody knew his address. A month ago, I wrote to head office in Hove and have had no reply. -Mrs Rowe, London Road, Brighton
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Urban Housewife, by Lizzie Enfield
According to Roger, am an antisocial arsonist. When I pointed out to him that technically this was a pleonasm, as no one has ever heard of an arsonist who was lighting fires for the greater good of the wider community (unless of course you count the people
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St Matthew's Passion, Winter Gardens, Eastbourne, January 18
Ditchling Choral Society has discovered a new operatic star. He is young baritone Rodney Clarke and he will go far. He is still on the Royal Academy's opera course but already has a clutch of awards. As Jesus in Bach's St Matthew's Passion, performed
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Man hurt in bizarre double crash
A workman clearing up after a BMW smashed into a lamp post was injured when another BMW crashed into him at the same spot less than an hour later. The first crash happened at 8.45am yesterday when the car went off the road while going northbound on the
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Court bid to save bowling alley
Hundreds of protesters are making a final attempt to save a bowling alley in Crawley by going to the High Court. Regular users of AMF Bowl have six weeks to stop the facility being knocked down and turned into flats and offices after the building owners
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Fire crews on strike again
Firefighters in central Sussex began a 24-hour strike today as they prepared for a morale-boosting visit by their union leader. Andy Gilchrist, general secretary of the Fire Brigades Union, was due to visit staff at Crawley as part of a whistlestop tour
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Council bosses' census quibble
Civic leaders have questioned the accuracy of the national census, claiming they have "lost" a population the size of Arundel. The anomaly was revealed as Arun District Council announced its provisional budget for the new financial year, which begins
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Fire crews' strike starts
Striking firefighters staging their latest 24-hour walkout today insisted they were determined to keep fighting for more money. Crews at Worthing fire station in Ardsheal Road were again calling for a substantial wage increase, despite Government resistance
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Fire crews' strike starts
Firefighters who began a 24-hour walkout this morning said they hoped the public would understand and support their stance. A public address system at the Eastbourne station announced it was 9am as the crew of white watch trooped out on to the forecourt
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Cool down
It was entirely predictable, as details emerged of the secret plans to house asylum seekers in Saltdean, there has been an outcry from both sides of the divide. Understandably, residents have expressed their hurt and anguish while those who claim to have
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Help me help
I live in Saltdean and am delighted refugees will soon be spending some time at the Grand Ocean Hotel. When we join together to welcome people who are in need of help and support, it is often a great way to bring out the best in a community. During the
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School coup
When Falmer was a failing secondary school, it was hard to imagine many students achieving much academic success. But pupil Rachel West, from Bevendean in Brighton, who studies science, has been offered a place at Oxford provided she fares well in her
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Real issues
It is very easy to show compassion from a distance. I wonder if Paul Ward and M E Stroud (Letters, January 15).would feel the same if the Grand Ocean Hotel was in their area? I assume they have no friends in Dover or Hastings, where hotels have been similarly
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Taming cars
Congestion charging starts in central London next month. It will not work if millions of motorists have their way. But something has to be done to prevent London and other cities grinding to a halt as more people buy cars. A draft regional transport strategy
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More talks to save pier
Campaigners and engineers were meeting today for discussions on saving Brighton's West Pier after more of the listed landmark crumbled into the sea. Souvenir hunters packed Brighton beach yesterday after more of the wooden supports holding up the old
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Boxing: Wayne takes on the world
Wayne Alexander's long awaited showdown with Anthony Farnell could go ahead in Manchester this summer with the WBU world middleweight title up for grabs. Hailsham-based Alexander warmed up for his own shot at the WBO interim middleweight crown with a
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Tides wait for no one
Hundreds of people who braved wild winter weather to watch more of the West Pier in Brighton fall into the foaming waves were united in their sadness. The West Pier is a Grade-I listed building and even in its long decline was a magnificent ruin. Now
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Time to talk
Shame on Des Turner MP for linking an open debate on the Government's asylum policy with the possibility of racial prejudice. The Labour Party clearly does not want a debate because it would highlight its complete incompetence over the issue. Firstly,
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Hockey round-up
Chichester shook off their relegation fears with a tremendous performance to beat leaders Old Georgians 3-1 in the Southern Premier. The home side were forced to sustain heavy Old Georgians pressure in the first ten minutes but their defence was impenetrable
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Barrett turns down Preston
Graham Barrett is rejecting a permanent move to Preston to remain on loan with Albion. Boss Steve Coppell confirmed today: "His agent phoned me last night and said he is going to stay." The Argus morning edition revealed on-loan Arsenal striker Barrett
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Albion escape cup bill
Albion have not been left with a £7,000 bill for their postponed FA Cup third round tie at Norwich after all. Norwich have agreed to pay their travel and accomodation costs for both matches after the game on January 4 was called off due to a power failure
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Rugby round-up
Haywards Heath skipper Alex Meredith played down reports of poor refereeing as his side were rumbled out of the Powergen Intermediate Cup. Heath crashed 32-22 away to an uncompromising if unspectacular St Mary's OB outfit in Bristol. Meredith was in almost
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Albion escape cup bill
Albion have not been left with a £7,000 bill for their postponed FA Cup third round tie at Norwich after all. Norwich have agreed to pay their travel and accomodation costs for both matches after the game on January 4 was called off due to a power failure
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Man hurt in bizarre double crash
A workman clearing up after a BMW smashed into a lamp post was injured when another BMW crashed into him at the same spot less than an hour later. The first crash happened at 8.45am yesterday when the car went off the road while going northbound on the
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Digital fans' box bargain
Former ITV Digital customers were told yesterday they can keep their set-top boxes for free. Last month, liquidators given the task of trying to recoup the £1.24 billion owed when the digital giant collapsed said former subscribers should either pay £39.99
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Dead man is named
Police today named a man whose body was recovered from a notorious East Sussex suicide spot. David Britton, 39, of Colliers Wood, London, was found 400yds east of Beachy Head lighthouse last Thursday evening. A force spokesman said his death was not suspicious
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Students make homes from rubbish
Architecture students have come up with a novel way to beat the housing shortage and shrink rubbish mountains - building homes out of junk. The University of Brighton students have been scouring recycling sites, scrap yards and charity shops as well as
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Fire crews' strike starts
Firefighters across Sussex returned to their picket lines this morning as the dispute over pay continued into deadlock. Andy Gilchrist, leader of the Fire Brigades Union, visited the county today to rally his members. Green Goddesses manned by Royal Navy
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Drivers face congestion fees
Brighton and Hove should charge motorists driving into the city centre to combat increasing gridlock, regional transport chiefs have warned. Brighton and Hove City Council must consider congestion charging or prove beyond doubt it can reduce traffic.
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Conman's clock theft
A conman tricked his way into an elderly East Sussex woman's home before stealing an antique clock worth £3,000. The man confused the woman by pretending he was a relative when he called at her house in Wadhurst, near Crowborough, on Monday at 1pm. He
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D-Day for leisure services
A controversial decision on the future of leisure facilities in the Adur district will be made tonight. Adur Council's community services committee will discuss the future of Southwick and Lancing leisure centres and Wadurs Pool, in Shoreham. PMP Consultancy
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New chief for city police
A new police chief has been appointed for Brighton and Hove, less than a year after the last one took over. Chief Superintendent Doug Rattray is moving to Lewes headquarters as head of organisational services and his replacement will be Chief Superintendent
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Oiled birds washed ashore
Seabirds are being washed up on Sussex shores coated in oil. Dozens of guillemots and razorbills have died already despite rescue attempts by animal carers. Reports of birds struggling with oil-clogged feathers have been coming in since Thursday. Worthing
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Can hospital be saved?
Friday could signal the end of an era for hospital care in West Sussex. A liquidator will decide whether it will be possible to keep King Edward VII Hospital going. If a rescue package cannot be drawn up, the Midhurst hospital will close in a matter of
