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Pensions rise
Referring to R Weedon's comments about pensioners being shortchanged by Gordon Brown (Letters, February 7), my pension increase starts on April 10. Am I, or is R Weedon, an exception? In view of the many moans by pensioners, I would like to state I find
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Near-death experience?
S Smalls (Letters, February 6) is a little hard on the aged go-karters. He has obviously had a near-death encounter with an out-of-control speeding granny. If I ever have to resort to using one I shall have a very loud bell on mine and have it painted
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God-given courage
I was most interested in Adam Trimingham's article (The Argus, January 25) under the heading "Heavy raids on Brighton" and wondered whether the Salvation Army's involvement in these incidents is generally known. At the commencement of the Second World
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We are aliens
Like D A Coles's father (Letters, February 5), my father fought in the Second World War. I think he took a slightly different view of the conflict. He fought so everyone could be free, principally in Europe, but everywhere. Remember, the UK declared war
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Hidden agenda
The article headed "Demonstrators call on MP to end asylum hysteria" (The Argus, February 8) cannot pass without comment. The picture showed demonstrators from the Brighton and Hove Committee to Defend Asylum-Seekers, of which Professor Raphael Salkie
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'Dear England' need not fear immigrants
Readers misled by John Mitchell ( Letters, February 5) deserve to have the record put straight. I was one of those stood quietly on the other side of the road outside the Grand Ocean Hotel, Saltdean, a couple of Saturdays ago. Unlike Mr Mitchell, who
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How many holes?
John Reilly's letter (February 8) asking who is going to pay for the damage done to the asphalt by the striking firefighters' brazier reminded me of that old Beatles line "Four thousand holes in Blackburn, Lancashire". Well, I reckon by the state of the
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Not clued up
It really does make you wonder how out of touch Labour councillors are - their leaflet in Hollingbury and Stanmer is offering to get people a postal vote. Don't the Messrs Lepper, Hawkes and Framroze know there is to be an all-postal ballot and people
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Winter news
Last week, a reader, having received in February a winter 2002 newsletter from the Conservatives, implored them to get their act together and move a bit faster. She will be relieved to learn I have just received a winter 2003 Conservative newsletter well
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Lost your glasses? Read this
I found a pair of Boots reading glasses last Monday in Wolseley Road, Portslade. If they are yours, call me on 01273 418891. -Fred Ball, Old Shoreham Road, Portslade
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Medicine savings mean more ops
A campaign has been launched to encourage people to only order the medicines they really need. The repeat prescribing campaign is being run by Eastbourne Downs Primary Care Trust with support from GPs and pharmacists. It aims to cut the large amount of
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Couple in dark may get light relief
There is light at the end of the tunnel for a couple who have been without a street light outside their home for five months. Jennifer Pim and her husband Mark have been asking their council to repair the lamp since October. The couple, of Ninfield Place
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Between You And Me, by Vanora Leigh
I may not be David Attenborough but in recent years I've seen alligators and pelicans in America, moose and buffalo in Canada and koalas and kangaroos in Australia. Until last week, however, I'd never seen a fox standing in a garden centre car park just
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Investing in staff
Shep Plastics, the Hailsham-based manufacturing company, has achieved Investor in People status. BBC broadcaster John Radford will be making the formal presentation of the award on March 13. The 77-strong workforce will be represented by some of the company's
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Warning for firms over data protection racket
Businesses are being warned about firms offering to renew data protection registrations for exorbitant fees. Trading standards officers fear groups are cashing in on ignorance of the Data Protection Act. Firms across Brighton and Hove have received letters
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Parker's Progress with Tim Parker
"Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors." That's an excerpt from the original version of the Lord's Prayer. The lines have been changed but the bit about debts and debtors must have been an embarrassment to
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Chris Rea, Brighton Centre, February 10
Chris Rea, the godfather of dad-rock and a man with a self-confessed "tie and cardigans" image unleashed his new blues style. With a back catalogue as lengthy as Rea's and a career spanning three decades, it was a shock he chose to stick to the new stuff
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Brodsky Song Show, Corn Exchange, Brighton, February 6
One of the greatest strengths of music is it can change prejudices and open up new vistas. I am an unashamed classical man who eschews pop and pays little attention to jazz. Thus armed, I went to the Brodsky Song Show with some trepidation having noted
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Driving ban for youth in car chase
A teenager who led police on a car chase has been disqualified from driving. Daniel Trusler, 18, who only holds a provisional licence, sped around the Broadwater area of Worthing on January 3 after refusing to stop. Magistrates heard yesterday police
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Social slip
I am no fan of the Palace Pier but it speaks volumes that it reopened just hours after a major fire. What a contrast with the West Pier, which started slipping into the sea six weeks ago. Despite much calm weather since, nobody has lifted a finger to
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Parking perk sparks anger
Motorists are facing a rise in car parking charges while councillors who receive thousands of pounds in allowances will be able to park for free. The news has angered car owners and residents who say the perk for the councillors - who can claim up to
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Fighting for life
A man is on a life support machine following a crash with a van. The 40-year-old was a passenger in a Lancia Prisma saloon car when it was in collision with a van in Isaacs Lane, Haywards Heath, on Monday. He and the driver of the Lancia, a 37-year-old
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Ironic flavour
How ironic Brighton's Palace Pier, owned by a company that has delayed the restoration of our wonderful West Pier, should have a small taste of what it would be like to lose such a valuable asset. It pains me to say this as a proud Brighton resident but
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Council chiefs defend tax hike
Council leaders are bidding to justify a huge hike in West Sussex council taxes as public anger mounts. West Sussex County Council is expected at its annual budget meeting on Friday to sanction an unprecedented 18.5 per cent increase in council tax. The
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Cat's address to be revealed
Animal rescuers at the centre of a tug-of-love legal battle are writing to a judge to reveal where the moggie has been rehoused. Michael and Jane Tulley looked after Saffie, a ten-month-old silver tabby, at their shelter when she was reported as a stray
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Crown it anew
The fire that engulfed the Palace Pier is clearly retribution to the pier's management for shamefully rebranding it "Brighton Pier". As a crowning glory to the inevitable repairs, let us see Palace Pier spangle once more out over the sea and promenade
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Trust defends chief's salary
A healthcare trust has defended paying its boss one of the highest salaries in the UK. Stuart Welling, chief executive of Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust, took home the fifth-highest wage of any NHS head last year. Figures reveal Mr
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£1,000 reward after vandals paint on train
Rail operator South Central has offered a reward for information after graffiti vandals caused more than £4,000 of damage to a new train. The Electrostar train had not gone into service when the vandals struck while it was parked at Brighton station.
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Youth Athletics: Charlotte races to hat-trick
Charlotte Browning was the star of the show as Sussex runners produced impressive performances at the National Inter-County Cross Country Championships at Woollaton Park, Nottingham. It completed a hat-trick for the Chichester runner after her victories
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Protesters grill US spokesman over war in Iraq
Concerned residents gave a United States official a grilling over the possible war in Iraq at a packed public meeting last night. More than 200 people crowded into Lewes Town Hall to hear four speakers talk on the potential military action. Michael Murphy
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Defence money floods in
The Government today made cash available to build flood defences in Lewes within the next 12 months. The announcement increases the pressure on the Sussex Flood Defence Committee to draw up proposals which pass strict guidelines laid down by the Environment
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Trust defends chief's salary
A healthcare trust has defended paying its boss one of the highest salaries in the UK. Stuart Welling, chief executive of Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust, took home the fifth-highest wage of any NHS head last year. Figures reveal Mr
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Youth Squash: Jenna returns with key win
Jenna Gates ended a nightmare year by guiding Sussex to the national under-17s inter-county title. Gates has been sidelined with a back problem since last April. But she bounced back in style to win the deciding match in a 3-2 final victory over Yorkshire
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A class act
The University of Brighton has been one of the city's biggest success stories in the past decade. It started as separate colleges which came together to form a polytechnic. Ten years ago it was granted university status. Since then it has grown both physically
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Low-level best
I object most strongly to any development associated with the reconstruction of the West Pier that includes multi-storey construction as part of the development. There is little point in reconstructing the West Pier if the view of it will be impeded by
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Non-League: Sussex shot down by Army
Sussex manager John Suter blamed bad defending for his side's 4-3 South Western Counties Championship defeat against The Army at Lancing last night. Two goals from Sidlesham's Scott Tipper and one from Kevin Townsend of Whitehawk twice put Sussex in the
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Albion Comment: Ian Hart
The Albion match programme, edited by Roy Chuter, is probably the best the club has ever produced. It's informative, interesting and provides relevant reading matter long after the game. In fact, anyone who has been to Chez Hart will testify to the back
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Barrett backs new manager
Axed Albion striker Graham Barrett has welcomed Brian Kerr's appointment as Republic of Ireland manager. He believes the choice of Kerr has given his international prospects a boost, just as his stint with the Seagulls has gone into reverse. Barrett has
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Colleges celebrate £12m bonus
Sussex's three universities are set to benefit as part of a £1 billion cash boost. Science minister Lord Sainsbury announced the University of Sussex, the University of Brighton and University College Chichester will between them get almost £12 million
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I know the truth about seeking asylum
Immigration lawyer Paul Ward has spoken to refugees and heard why they want to come to live in the UK. He is based in Brighton and this is his story. Emilie let out a cry, wrapped her arms around her stomach and began to rock backwards and forwards. I
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I'm backing romance
Marcus Wastell's girlfriend has certainly made a lasting impression - in 1in-high letters on his back. The romantic engineer decided he needed something a little different to top his St Valentine's Day effort last year. So he opted for a tattoo rather
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Grapes of wrath
Warmongers Blair and Bush wish to inflict Armageddon on the Garden of Eden. In return, we may reap the Grapes of Wrath. -F P Crilly, John Street, Brighton
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Where will the water come from?
Can anyone tell me where the extra water is coming from to supply the 800 new homes at Durrington? We have a shortage already after about two weeks of sunshine. -John Hall, Mill Close, Rustington
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Pensions rise
Referring to R Weedon's comments about pensioners being shortchanged by Gordon Brown (Letters, February 7), my pension increase starts on April 10. Am I, or is R Weedon, an exception? In view of the many moans by pensioners, I would like to state I find
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Near-death experience?
S Smalls (Letters, February 6) is a little hard on the aged go-karters. He has obviously had a near-death encounter with an out-of-control speeding granny. If I ever have to resort to using one I shall have a very loud bell on mine and have it painted
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We are aliens
Like D A Coles's father (Letters, February 5), my father fought in the Second World War. I think he took a slightly different view of the conflict. He fought so everyone could be free, principally in Europe, but everywhere. Remember, the UK declared war
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Hidden agenda
The article headed "Demonstrators call on MP to end asylum hysteria" (The Argus, February 8) cannot pass without comment. The picture showed demonstrators from the Brighton and Hove Committee to Defend Asylum-Seekers, of which Professor Raphael Salkie
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The last green space
If the water treatment works are imposed on us in Sheepcote Valley, Sussex Gardens must be opened up and made available to all, not only to those who reside around the square. These gardens are the only area of greenery between the Clock Tower and the
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Not clued up
It really does make you wonder how out of touch Labour councillors are - their leaflet in Hollingbury and Stanmer is offering to get people a postal vote. Don't the Messrs Lepper, Hawkes and Framroze know there is to be an all-postal ballot and people
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Winter news
Last week, a reader, having received in February a winter 2002 newsletter from the Conservatives, implored them to get their act together and move a bit faster. She will be relieved to learn I have just received a winter 2003 Conservative newsletter well
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Theatre royalty
In the immediate years before the Second World War, a group of us teenage friends used to visit Brighton's West Pier every Friday evening for a bracing walk and to support the Rex Leslie Smith repertory company actors at the theatre. They were brilliant
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Between You And Me, by Vanora Leigh
I may not be David Attenborough but in recent years I've seen alligators and pelicans in America, moose and buffalo in Canada and koalas and kangaroos in Australia. Until last week, however, I'd never seen a fox standing in a garden centre car park just
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Investing in staff
Shep Plastics, the Hailsham-based manufacturing company, has achieved Investor in People status. BBC broadcaster John Radford will be making the formal presentation of the award on March 13. The 77-strong workforce will be represented by some of the company's
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Warning for firms over data protection racket
Businesses are being warned about firms offering to renew data protection registrations for exorbitant fees. Trading standards officers fear groups are cashing in on ignorance of the Data Protection Act. Firms across Brighton and Hove have received letters
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Parker's Progress with Tim Parker
"Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors." That's an excerpt from the original version of the Lord's Prayer. The lines have been changed but the bit about debts and debtors must have been an embarrassment to
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Modeste Hughes, Pavilion Theatre, Brighton
It's strange to think that, until a few years ago, Modeste Hughes was working as an engineer. It was only when he moved to England in 1996 that he decided to pursue his first love - the Malagasy music of his native Madagascar. Since then, Hughes has hardly
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Chris Rea, Brighton Centre, February 10
Chris Rea, the godfather of dad-rock and a man with a self-confessed "tie and cardigans" image unleashed his new blues style. With a back catalogue as lengthy as Rea's and a career spanning three decades, it was a shock he chose to stick to the new stuff
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Brodsky Song Show, Corn Exchange, Brighton, February 6
One of the greatest strengths of music is it can change prejudices and open up new vistas. I am an unashamed classical man who eschews pop and pays little attention to jazz. Thus armed, I went to the Brodsky Song Show with some trepidation having noted
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Social slip
I am no fan of the Palace Pier but it speaks volumes that it reopened just hours after a major fire. What a contrast with the West Pier, which started slipping into the sea six weeks ago. Despite much calm weather since, nobody has lifted a finger to
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Barrett backs new manager
Axed Albion striker Graham Barrett has welcomed Brian Kerr's appointment as Republic of Ireland manager. He believes the choice of Kerr has given his international prospects a boost, just as his stint with the Seagulls has gone into reverse. Barrett has
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£1,000 reward after vandals paint on train
Rail operator South Central has offered a reward for information after graffiti vandals caused more than £4,000 of damage to a new train. The Electrostar train had not gone into service when the vandals struck while it was parked at Brighton station.
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Protesters grill US spokesman over war in Iraq
Concerned residents gave a United States official a grilling over the possible war in Iraq at a packed public meeting last night. More than 200 people crowded into Lewes Town Hall to hear four speakers talk on the potential military action. Michael Murphy
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High profile
There is not a lot left of the Palace Pier from the days before the Noble Organisation took it over - just the toilets, a couple of small kiosks and some of the railings. We seem to have lost the theatre for good (it is rumoured to be in Texas). While
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Youth Squash: Jenna returns with key win
Jenna Gates ended a nightmare year by guiding Sussex to the national under-17s inter-county title. Gates has been sidelined with a back problem since last April. But she bounced back in style to win the deciding match in a 3-2 final victory over Yorkshire
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Fair enough
With the disasters of Brighton's piers, there has been much reminiscing but few ask why so many piers have vanished. The answer is the high cost of maintenance and too few people paying to promenade on them. That is why the West Pier closed. The Palace
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Matthew Clark: Hillians hit seven
Steve Harper kept Burgess Hill's promotion charge on track with a hat-trick in a 7-0 demolition of Peacehaven in County League division one. Ben Andrews (two), Matt Geard and Nick Sullivan also netted. The win extends Hillians lead over second placed
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Low-level best
I object most strongly to any development associated with the reconstruction of the West Pier that includes multi-storey construction as part of the development. There is little point in reconstructing the West Pier if the view of it will be impeded by
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Non-League: Sussex shot down by Army
Sussex manager John Suter blamed bad defending for his side's 4-3 South Western Counties Championship defeat against The Army at Lancing last night. Two goals from Sidlesham's Scott Tipper and one from Kevin Townsend of Whitehawk twice put Sussex in the
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Youth Hockey: College crowned best in Sussex
Eastbourne College are the most successful hockey school in Sussex this season. Their under-16s defeated Seaford College 4-0 in the under-16s final at Hurstpierpoint College. It was their sixth Sussex crown this term following a double at under-14s and
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Love Hearts promise sweet nothings
Love Heart sweets are to add ten new messages to their range in time for Valentine's Day. Traditional messages such as "Be Mine" and "Say Yes" will be joined by the text message-style sweet nothings "I Luv U 24/7" and the less romantic Homer Simpson catchphrase
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Fraud is costing insurers £1 billion
Many people admit they would consider making a fraudulent insurance claim in the future and seven per cent say they have already lodged one, research revealed today. The Association of British Insurers said 47 per cent of people said they would not rule
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Got a donkey? Then call the vicar
A vicar is desperate to find a real donkey to lead his Palm Sunday parade or his daughter may have to don a pantomime costume again. Honey the donkey led the annual procession at St John the Evangelist Church in Copthorne, near Crawley, for at least seven
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Shed full of old treasure for free
Could you find a good home for an original red BT telephone box? What about an old milk float? Dozens of unusual items have been found in a former chicken shed at a garden centre at Angmering, near Worthing. Staff at Haskins Roundstone Garden Centre on
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Jeweller sold fake ring
A jeweller sold a fake engagement ring to a couple telling them the synthetic stone was a sapphire. Dr David Spencer and his fiance Christina Beales only discovered the band was worth far less than they paid when they took it to another dealer. The dealer
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I know the truth about seeking asylum
Immigration lawyer Paul Ward has spoken to refugees and heard why they want to come to live in the UK. He is based in Brighton and this is his story. Emilie let out a cry, wrapped her arms around her stomach and began to rock backwards and forwards. I
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Pioneering farmer dies at 82
Renowned Sussex dairy farmer Tom Carr has died at the age of 82. Father of four Mr Carr died suddenly at home on Friday after a long and successful career. Mr Carr, of Coombe Farm, Saltdean, was born into farming at Springbarn Farm, Lewes. He was educated
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I'm backing romance
Marcus Wastell's girlfriend has certainly made a lasting impression - in 1in-high letters on his back. The romantic engineer decided he needed something a little different to top his St Valentine's Day effort last year. So he opted for a tattoo rather
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Clean Break
Zoe Ball washed away her recent marital troubles by munching some baked bean-flavoured crisps for charity. The Hove-based presenter threw caution to the wind in an advert for Comic Relief. Blowing a raspberry to recent Press intrusion, Zoe played her
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Teenagers to get a Valentine condom
Youngsters will receive a St Valentine's Day card with a difference this year in a bid to combat the unwanted side effects of teenage love. Instead of a message of unrequited passion, they will contain a condom and essential advice on contraception and
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Due process
The Prime Minister is wrong to leave open the possibility of the involvement of British forces in a war in Iraq without a UN mandate. Military action in Iraq must be a last resort and, even then, should be based on overwhelming evidence produced by UN
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God-given courage
I was most interested in Adam Trimingham's article (The Argus, January 25) under the heading "Heavy raids on Brighton" and wondered whether the Salvation Army's involvement in these incidents is generally known. At the commencement of the Second World
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Wrong reward
When I read in the national Press that a drugs baron who was nailed by police on his pager messages had been awarded £3,000 because they invaded his privacy, I couldn't believe it. This was the astonishing judgement by the European Court of Human Rights
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He's not there
Having just read an item regarding Thames Valley Police and their "loss" of officers to the Met, I have to ask is it not about time we had a national police force sharing the same wages and conditions? The huge gap there used to be in cost of living between
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'Dear England' need not fear immigrants
Readers misled by John Mitchell ( Letters, February 5) deserve to have the record put straight. I was one of those stood quietly on the other side of the road outside the Grand Ocean Hotel, Saltdean, a couple of Saturdays ago. Unlike Mr Mitchell, who
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How many holes?
John Reilly's letter (February 8) asking who is going to pay for the damage done to the asphalt by the striking firefighters' brazier reminded me of that old Beatles line "Four thousand holes in Blackburn, Lancashire". Well, I reckon by the state of the
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Lost your glasses? Read this
I found a pair of Boots reading glasses last Monday in Wolseley Road, Portslade. If they are yours, call me on 01273 418891. -Fred Ball, Old Shoreham Road, Portslade
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Couple in dark may get light relief
There is light at the end of the tunnel for a couple who have been without a street light outside their home for five months. Jennifer Pim and her husband Mark have been asking their council to repair the lamp since October. The couple, of Ninfield Place
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Porn magazine inquiry
An inquiry has been launched after a woman spotted staff at a council swimming pool browsing through a pornographic magazine. The woman and a friend were at the Prince Regent pool in Brighton, when they spotted staff reading the magazine. Although no
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Site to bring city groups together
A web site has been launched to help Brighton and Hove's small business associations keep up with the latest news and in touch with their members. Business in Regeneration (BIR), which has been funded by the Single Regeneration Budget to support the small
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Firms pitch in to educate future workers
Almost nine out of ten businesses have a relationship with schools, colleges and universities. A poll by the Institute of Directors (IoD) revealed 55 per cent of its members offered work experience while 49 per cent sponsored school activities and events
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One Helluva Life, Theatre Royal, Brighton, until February 15
One Helluva Life is one helluva show - funny, tragic and with flashes of pure brilliance from the show and its star. Tom Conti plays American matinee idol John Barrymore. In 1942, he was a wreck of a man, ruined by booze and crippled by the alimony payments
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Ironic flavour
How ironic Brighton's Palace Pier, owned by a company that has delayed the restoration of our wonderful West Pier, should have a small taste of what it would be like to lose such a valuable asset. It pains me to say this as a proud Brighton resident but
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Cat's address to be revealed
Animal rescuers at the centre of a tug-of-love legal battle are writing to a judge to reveal where the moggie has been rehoused. Michael and Jane Tulley looked after Saffie, a ten-month-old silver tabby, at their shelter when she was reported as a stray
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Crown it anew
The fire that engulfed the Palace Pier is clearly retribution to the pier's management for shamefully rebranding it "Brighton Pier". As a crowning glory to the inevitable repairs, let us see Palace Pier spangle once more out over the sea and promenade
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Youth Football: Stringer chase treble
Dorothy Stringer are in the hunt for national glory on three fronts. The under-14 and under-16 boys team have reached the last 16 of their English Schools' Cup competitions. The Brighton and Hove school are already in the last eight of the girls' under
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It takes two
I must congratulate The Argus on the excellent coverage of the Palace Pier last week - a wonderful memento for us ex-Brightonians who sometimes feel slightly rejected and ignored by this new city-by-the-sea. I am glad to see everyone referred to the Palace
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Youth Athletics: Charlotte races to hat-trick
Charlotte Browning was the star of the show as Sussex runners produced impressive performances at the National Inter-County Cross Country Championships at Woollaton Park, Nottingham. It completed a hat-trick for the Chichester runner after her victories
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Special needs boy mugged for phone
A teenager with special needs was threatened with a knife by thugs who mugged him for his mobile phone. Matthew Braggs, 13, was left with a black eye and cut legs after being attacked by a teenage boy and girl last night. He and his 14-year-old brother
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Defence money floods in
The Government today made cash available to build flood defences in Lewes within the next 12 months. The announcement increases the pressure on the Sussex Flood Defence Committee to draw up proposals which pass strict guidelines laid down by the Environment
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Trust defends chief's salary
A healthcare trust has defended paying its boss one of the highest salaries in the UK. Stuart Welling, chief executive of Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust, took home the fifth-highest wage of any NHS head last year. Figures reveal Mr
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Spine forever
Engineer Marcus Wastell has a lasting gift for fiancee Eve Gerhold to mark Valentine's Day. He's gone through pain to have her name tattooed on the base of his spine in letters an inch high. Marcus has also asked Eve to marry him and she's agreed, proving
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A class act
The University of Brighton has been one of the city's biggest success stories in the past decade. It started as separate colleges which came together to form a polytechnic. Ten years ago it was granted university status. Since then it has grown both physically
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Ryman: Rooks mourn president
Lewes will hold a minute's silence before Saturday's match against Croydon in memory of club president Tom Carr who died last Friday following a heart attack. Carr had been involved with Lewes Football Club for more than 60 years, initially as a player
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Unmasking the real peril
Plenty of people have strong opinions about asylum-seekers but few have met any to hear their stories. One who does almost every day is Paul Ward, a practising immigration lawyer based in Brighton. The tales he relates today are different from those afraid
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No cheating
Save Our Seafront and Selma Montford seem to be claiming the West Pier Trust-St Modwen plans are for a "rebuild" rather than "restoration" of the West Pier (The Argus, February 4). I am never sure about such terminology but I recollect when Uppark House
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Ryman: Cup run over for Lewes
A below par peformance saw Lewes lose 4-1 in their Bryco Cup quarter final tie at Dulwich Hamlet. Dulwich deserved the half time lead given to them in the 45th minute by Gavin Rose who bundled in a loose ball at the near post. Prior to this, Lewes goalkeeper
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Alternative to pier scheme is collapse
The "rival" proposal for the restoration of Brighton's West Pier, put forward by Birch Restorations, is a house of cards - little substance in reality and more in danger of collapse than the pier itself. After what the group claims is five years of work
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Dr Martens: Crawley crash out
Crawley Town crashed out of the League Cup after losing 2-1 at home to ten-man Chelmsford. Disappointed assistant manager Vic Bettinelli said: "You just can't legislate for the kind of individual errors which cost us two goals tonight. "The difference
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Albion Comment: Ian Hart
The Albion match programme, edited by Roy Chuter, is probably the best the club has ever produced. It's informative, interesting and provides relevant reading matter long after the game. In fact, anyone who has been to Chez Hart will testify to the back
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Barrett backs new manager
Axed Albion striker Graham Barrett has welcomed Brian Kerr's appointment as Republic of Ireland manager. He believes the choice of Kerr has given his international prospects a boost, just as his stint with the Seagulls has gone into reverse. Barrett has
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Youth Badminton: Heather teams up for glory
Sussex 16-year old Heather Olver teamed up with Charity Barnes (Norfolk) to become a national under-17s champion. They claimed the girls doubles by beating Jenny Wallwork (Yorkshire) and Rebecca Fairhurst (Staffordshire) 2-1 at Slough. Heather, from Heathfield
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Plastic adds to shoppers' bills
Consumers are paying higher prices in shops because of the "unjustifiably high fee" charged by payment processor MasterCard. The Office of Fair Trading said the fees were too high and infringed the Competition Act. Every time a transaction is made using
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26-year-old cat needs a home
One of the oldest cats in Britain is searching for a new home because she's too frail for a transatlantic flight with her owners. Daisy, 26, has lived with a couple near Worthing since she was a kitten but now they are moving to the USA and fear the flight
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Bomb victim's sister rejects TV apology
The sister of a man killed in the Bali nightclub bombings has rejected an apology from one of the chief suspects. Claire Braden's brother, Daniel Braden, 28, was one of more than 190 people who died in the two blasts last October 12. Ali Imron, wearing
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Colleges celebrate £12m bonus
Sussex's three universities are set to benefit as part of a £1 billion cash boost. Science minister Lord Sainsbury announced the University of Sussex, the University of Brighton and University College Chichester will between them get almost £12 million
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Child locks in mother
A mother called the fire brigade on her mobile phone after her five-year-old son accidentally locked her in his bedroom. But by the time firefighters arrived at the incident at St Martin's Court, Brighton, last night, she has managed to unpick the lock
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Drive ban for deaf OAP, 88
A deaf pensioner who almost crashed into a police car because he could not hear warnings from officers has been banned from driving. Herbert Jackson, 88, admitted he was too old to drive when he appeared before Worthing magistrates yesterday. He said
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House dubbed best in city still on market at £3.5m
As the giant front doors open, Brighton and Hove's most expensive house reveals a welcoming, sparkling expanse of heated marble floors and polished oak panelled walls. A double staircase leads to the first-floor gallery landing. It is a stunning property
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Otway gives class show
Comeback king John Otway fired up the crowd with his hit Bunsen Burner to open a science lab. Otway, 50, was guest of honour at Buckingham Community Middle School in Shoreham yesterday. After spending 25 years in the rock 'n' roll wilderness, Otway stormed
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Grapes of wrath
Warmongers Blair and Bush wish to inflict Armageddon on the Garden of Eden. In return, we may reap the Grapes of Wrath. -F P Crilly, John Street, Brighton
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Where will the water come from?
Can anyone tell me where the extra water is coming from to supply the 800 new homes at Durrington? We have a shortage already after about two weeks of sunshine. -John Hall, Mill Close, Rustington
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Wrong reward
When I read in the national Press that a drugs baron who was nailed by police on his pager messages had been awarded £3,000 because they invaded his privacy, I couldn't believe it. This was the astonishing judgement by the European Court of Human Rights
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He's not there
Having just read an item regarding Thames Valley Police and their "loss" of officers to the Met, I have to ask is it not about time we had a national police force sharing the same wages and conditions? The huge gap there used to be in cost of living between
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The last green space
If the water treatment works are imposed on us in Sheepcote Valley, Sussex Gardens must be opened up and made available to all, not only to those who reside around the square. These gardens are the only area of greenery between the Clock Tower and the
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Theatre royalty
In the immediate years before the Second World War, a group of us teenage friends used to visit Brighton's West Pier every Friday evening for a bracing walk and to support the Rex Leslie Smith repertory company actors at the theatre. They were brilliant
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Porn magazine inquiry
An inquiry has been launched after a woman spotted staff at a council swimming pool browsing through a pornographic magazine. The woman and a friend were at the Prince Regent pool in Brighton, when they spotted staff reading the magazine. Although no
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Site to bring city groups together
A web site has been launched to help Brighton and Hove's small business associations keep up with the latest news and in touch with their members. Business in Regeneration (BIR), which has been funded by the Single Regeneration Budget to support the small
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Firms pitch in to educate future workers
Almost nine out of ten businesses have a relationship with schools, colleges and universities. A poll by the Institute of Directors (IoD) revealed 55 per cent of its members offered work experience while 49 per cent sponsored school activities and events
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Appeal after woman hurt in car and ambulance crash
Police are appealing for witnesses after a car and an ambulance collided last night. A woman was seriously hurt in the crash in Eastbourne Road, Pevensey Bay, at 9.31pm. An ambulance attending an emergency call was in collision with a Toyota Carina. The
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Accusations in tax hike bid
A proposed council tax rise in Eastbourne has provoked in-fighting among council leaders. Former leader of Eastbourne Borough Council Graham Marsden, now opposition leader, says residents will feel let down at a 38 per cent rise, proposed by the borough
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Modeste Hughes, Pavilion Theatre, Brighton
It's strange to think that, until a few years ago, Modeste Hughes was working as an engineer. It was only when he moved to England in 1996 that he decided to pursue his first love - the Malagasy music of his native Madagascar. Since then, Hughes has hardly
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Crash car span out of control
A car carrying four young people span out of control and crashed into a man standing outside a seafront pub. The 34-year-old pedestrian suffered serious injuries while one of the teenage passengers had to be cut free from the wreck of the G-reg Ford Fiesta
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One Helluva Life, Theatre Royal, Brighton, until February 15
One Helluva Life is one helluva show - funny, tragic and with flashes of pure brilliance from the show and its star. Tom Conti plays American matinee idol John Barrymore. In 1942, he was a wreck of a man, ruined by booze and crippled by the alimony payments
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Support floods in for crisis hospice
A hospice has received dozens of letters of support and donations since The Argus revealed it faces axing staff because of a major drop in income. Managers of St Barnabas Hospice in Worthing say they have been touched by the response from the public.
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Shelter plan for addicts
Controversial plans for a "wet" shelter where street drunks and drug addicts can stay overnight have been tabled by a homeless charity. Worthing Churches Homeless Projects believes there is a need in the town for such a facility but accept there will
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Council bosses defend major tax hike
Council leaders are bidding to justify a huge hike in taxes as public anger mounts. West Sussex County Council is expected at its annual budget meeting on Friday to sanction an unprecedented 18.5 per cent increase in council tax. The move has sparked
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Armed robbers strike
Armed robbers stole cash from a village off-licence after tying up a member of staff. The two robbers entered Unwins in Keymer Road, Hassocks, threatened the employee with a firearm and told him to turn off the lights. Money was taken from the till and
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Barrett backs new manager
Axed Albion striker Graham Barrett has welcomed Brian Kerr's appointment as Republic of Ireland manager. He believes the choice of Kerr has given his international prospects a boost, just as his stint with the Seagulls has gone into reverse. Barrett has
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Youth Football: Stringer chase treble
Dorothy Stringer are in the hunt for national glory on three fronts. The under-14 and under-16 boys team have reached the last 16 of their English Schools' Cup competitions. The Brighton and Hove school are already in the last eight of the girls' under
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It takes two
I must congratulate The Argus on the excellent coverage of the Palace Pier last week - a wonderful memento for us ex-Brightonians who sometimes feel slightly rejected and ignored by this new city-by-the-sea. I am glad to see everyone referred to the Palace
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Special needs boy mugged for phone
A teenager with special needs was threatened with a knife by thugs who mugged him for his mobile phone. Matthew Braggs, 13, was left with a black eye and cut legs after being attacked by a teenage boy and girl last night. He and his 14-year-old brother
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High profile
There is not a lot left of the Palace Pier from the days before the Noble Organisation took it over - just the toilets, a couple of small kiosks and some of the railings. We seem to have lost the theatre for good (it is rumoured to be in Texas). While
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Spine forever
Engineer Marcus Wastell has a lasting gift for fiancee Eve Gerhold to mark Valentine's Day. He's gone through pain to have her name tattooed on the base of his spine in letters an inch high. Marcus has also asked Eve to marry him and she's agreed, proving
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Fair enough
With the disasters of Brighton's piers, there has been much reminiscing but few ask why so many piers have vanished. The answer is the high cost of maintenance and too few people paying to promenade on them. That is why the West Pier closed. The Palace
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Matthew Clark: Hillians hit seven
Steve Harper kept Burgess Hill's promotion charge on track with a hat-trick in a 7-0 demolition of Peacehaven in County League division one. Ben Andrews (two), Matt Geard and Nick Sullivan also netted. The win extends Hillians lead over second placed
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Ryman: Rooks mourn president
Lewes will hold a minute's silence before Saturday's match against Croydon in memory of club president Tom Carr who died last Friday following a heart attack. Carr had been involved with Lewes Football Club for more than 60 years, initially as a player
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Unmasking the real peril
Plenty of people have strong opinions about asylum-seekers but few have met any to hear their stories. One who does almost every day is Paul Ward, a practising immigration lawyer based in Brighton. The tales he relates today are different from those afraid
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No cheating
Save Our Seafront and Selma Montford seem to be claiming the West Pier Trust-St Modwen plans are for a "rebuild" rather than "restoration" of the West Pier (The Argus, February 4). I am never sure about such terminology but I recollect when Uppark House
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Ryman: Cup run over for Lewes
A below par peformance saw Lewes lose 4-1 in their Bryco Cup quarter final tie at Dulwich Hamlet. Dulwich deserved the half time lead given to them in the 45th minute by Gavin Rose who bundled in a loose ball at the near post. Prior to this, Lewes goalkeeper
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Alternative to pier scheme is collapse
The "rival" proposal for the restoration of Brighton's West Pier, put forward by Birch Restorations, is a house of cards - little substance in reality and more in danger of collapse than the pier itself. After what the group claims is five years of work
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Dr Martens: Crawley crash out
Crawley Town crashed out of the League Cup after losing 2-1 at home to ten-man Chelmsford. Disappointed assistant manager Vic Bettinelli said: "You just can't legislate for the kind of individual errors which cost us two goals tonight. "The difference
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Youth Hockey: College crowned best in Sussex
Eastbourne College are the most successful hockey school in Sussex this season. Their under-16s defeated Seaford College 4-0 in the under-16s final at Hurstpierpoint College. It was their sixth Sussex crown this term following a double at under-14s and
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Youth Badminton: Heather teams up for glory
Sussex 16-year old Heather Olver teamed up with Charity Barnes (Norfolk) to become a national under-17s champion. They claimed the girls doubles by beating Jenny Wallwork (Yorkshire) and Rebecca Fairhurst (Staffordshire) 2-1 at Slough. Heather, from Heathfield
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Love Hearts promise sweet nothings
Love Heart sweets are to add ten new messages to their range in time for Valentine's Day. Traditional messages such as "Be Mine" and "Say Yes" will be joined by the text message-style sweet nothings "I Luv U 24/7" and the less romantic Homer Simpson catchphrase
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Fraud is costing insurers £1 billion
Many people admit they would consider making a fraudulent insurance claim in the future and seven per cent say they have already lodged one, research revealed today. The Association of British Insurers said 47 per cent of people said they would not rule
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Plastic adds to shoppers' bills
Consumers are paying higher prices in shops because of the "unjustifiably high fee" charged by payment processor MasterCard. The Office of Fair Trading said the fees were too high and infringed the Competition Act. Every time a transaction is made using
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26-year-old cat needs a home
One of the oldest cats in Britain is searching for a new home because she's too frail for a transatlantic flight with her owners. Daisy, 26, has lived with a couple near Worthing since she was a kitten but now they are moving to the USA and fear the flight
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Got a donkey? Then call the vicar
A vicar is desperate to find a real donkey to lead his Palm Sunday parade or his daughter may have to don a pantomime costume again. Honey the donkey led the annual procession at St John the Evangelist Church in Copthorne, near Crawley, for at least seven
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Bomb victim's sister rejects TV apology
The sister of a man killed in the Bali nightclub bombings has rejected an apology from one of the chief suspects. Claire Braden's brother, Daniel Braden, 28, was one of more than 190 people who died in the two blasts last October 12. Ali Imron, wearing
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Shed full of old treasure for free
Could you find a good home for an original red BT telephone box? What about an old milk float? Dozens of unusual items have been found in a former chicken shed at a garden centre at Angmering, near Worthing. Staff at Haskins Roundstone Garden Centre on
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Child locks in mother
A mother called the fire brigade on her mobile phone after her five-year-old son accidentally locked her in his bedroom. But by the time firefighters arrived at the incident at St Martin's Court, Brighton, last night, she has managed to unpick the lock
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Drive ban for deaf OAP, 88
A deaf pensioner who almost crashed into a police car because he could not hear warnings from officers has been banned from driving. Herbert Jackson, 88, admitted he was too old to drive when he appeared before Worthing magistrates yesterday. He said
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Jeweller sold fake ring
A jeweller sold a fake engagement ring to a couple telling them the synthetic stone was a sapphire. Dr David Spencer and his fiance Christina Beales only discovered the band was worth far less than they paid when they took it to another dealer. The dealer
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House dubbed best in city still on market at £3.5m
As the giant front doors open, Brighton and Hove's most expensive house reveals a welcoming, sparkling expanse of heated marble floors and polished oak panelled walls. A double staircase leads to the first-floor gallery landing. It is a stunning property
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Pioneering farmer dies at 82
Renowned Sussex dairy farmer Tom Carr has died at the age of 82. Father of four Mr Carr died suddenly at home on Friday after a long and successful career. Mr Carr, of Coombe Farm, Saltdean, was born into farming at Springbarn Farm, Lewes. He was educated
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Otway gives class show
Comeback king John Otway fired up the crowd with his hit Bunsen Burner to open a science lab. Otway, 50, was guest of honour at Buckingham Community Middle School in Shoreham yesterday. After spending 25 years in the rock 'n' roll wilderness, Otway stormed
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Clean Break
Zoe Ball washed away her recent marital troubles by munching some baked bean-flavoured crisps for charity. The Hove-based presenter threw caution to the wind in an advert for Comic Relief. Blowing a raspberry to recent Press intrusion, Zoe played her
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Teenagers to get a Valentine condom
Youngsters will receive a St Valentine's Day card with a difference this year in a bid to combat the unwanted side effects of teenage love. Instead of a message of unrequited passion, they will contain a condom and essential advice on contraception and
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Due process
The Prime Minister is wrong to leave open the possibility of the involvement of British forces in a war in Iraq without a UN mandate. Military action in Iraq must be a last resort and, even then, should be based on overwhelming evidence produced by UN
