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You're so vain
Who has complained about the pub sign at The Labour in Vain? Perhaps they should be sent away to one of the more friendly countries in the world rather than this hostile country of racially prejudiced people that still seems the most popular haven for
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True colours
Further to the report of the race row over the 300-year-old pub sign at The Labour In Vain hostelry in Westergate, near Chichester (The Argus, February 10), depicting the historic folk tale of a white woman trying to scrub her illegitimate black baby
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Marked banknotes snare crack suspects
Police bought crack cocaine with £500 in marked notes in an undercover operation to snare suspected drug dealers, a court heard. Two officers, known only as Jay and Geordie, bought the class A drug from a man in a pre-arranged deal in a railway station
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One-sided
I was saddened but not surprised the developer Wildmoor finally has its way regarding the "redevelopment" of The Quadrant Freehouse, Brighton, despite having had similar previous applications rejected and the pub having gained listed building status in
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Memorial tribute
A memorial service has been held for Celia Martin, a leading light in Worthing's world of music who died recently. Worthing Mayor Eric Mardell attended the service at St Columba's United Reformed Church in St Michael's Road, Heene. Mrs Martin, who was
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Scout band woe
A Scout and Guide band suffering from declining membership may have to fold after 26 years of entertaining the public. Worthing District Scout and Guide Band instructor David Wakeford said: "We have tried all kinds of ways to attract new members over
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Time to get spiky
Yes, J E Howard (Letters, February 11), you are right. We're in this together, against the Licence Bill and the war. Let's just make it spikier, on all fronts, please. Morris dancers, death-metal sitar players, ranting poets - if we don't stop New Labour's
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Missionary boost
A former home for retired missionaries, described as a place of peace in busy world, has undergone a £300,000 revamp. Lomas House, a 20-room Edwardian property in Wordsworth Road, Worthing, now boasts en suite facilities, new heating, lighting and computer
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I didn't fight asylum right
I was amazed to read the implication from some correspondents that I fought in the last war to prevent people from other countries settling in the UK. My concern was the opposite, aimed at breaking down barriers of race, creed and nationality, these being
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Pool in line for emergency cash
Councillors have backed plans to carry out a "minimal" upgrade of a cash-hit swimming pool. Leisure officers launched an investigation after learning the Aquarena pool in Brighton Road, Worthing, was expected to make £155,120 less than expected this year
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Fake ring: Wedding's off
A man called off his wedding two weeks before the big day after discovering his fiancee's engagement ring contained a fake rock. Geologist Dr David Spencer and his fiancee, Christina Beales, paid £875 for a sapphire and diamond cluster ring and two other
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Minister stops off to see new buses
Transport minister John Spellar stopped off in Crawley to tour a £33 million bus system. Mr Spellar also joined fellow MP Laura Moffat at a conference, held at the Hawth Centre, which was organised to discuss transport policy in West Sussex. As part of
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Hospital to shut child beds
Health chiefs in Mid Sussex plan to cut the number of beds in a children's ward due to lack of demand. The Horsted Keynes ward at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath can cater for 18 beds but has just ten. The ward has an average of just one
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OAP neglected pets
An elderly West Sussex man has been found guilty of neglecting two pet rabbits. Keith Sutcliffe, of Greenfields, Littlehampton, caused unnecessary suffering to a lop-eared rabbit and a black and white rabbit. During a day-long trial at Chichester Magistrates
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Fury at council chief's pay hike
A council leader has been condemned for receiving an 11 per cent pay rise while homeowners face huge tax increases and services may have to be cut. Paul Rigg, chief executive of West Sussex County Council, will now earn £150,000 a year. The news has sparked
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Council tows away 756 cars
A scheme to report abandoned and untaxed cars has been hailed a success after more than 750 vehicles were removed from the streets. Since November, Hastings Borough Council has taken on extra powers, held by the DVLA, to clamp and crush cars which have
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Road rage man faces jail
A motorist who punched a senior Eastbourne council official in the face during an unprovoked road rage attack is facing jail. Anthony Webster became impatient when he was held up in a line of traffic caused by road repairs and he moved bollards put up
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MP slams asylum 'chaos'
Eastbourne MP Nigel Waterson today condemned the government's "chaotic" asylum system. He wants to know how many asylum seekers are in his constituency but has been told figures are not available. He wanted to know exact numbers after concerns were raised
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Snake In The Grass, Connaught Theatre, Worthing, until February 15
I'm still quivering like a jelly after going for a laugh with the king of barbed humour, Alan Ayckbourn, and having the wind put up me instead. I might have known Ayckbourn, author of such diverse masterpieces as House & Garden, Relatively Speaking
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Money-go-round
I am disappointed and shocked at the tone of the article "What a swizz" and the comments of Councillor Mark Barnard (The Argus, February 7). Individual businesses have invested many millions of pounds in Brighton and Hove in order to offer tourists good-quality
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Police chief's warning of war hate crime
The head of Sussex Police has warned the possible war with Iraq could fan the flames of prejudice. Chief Constable Ken Jones said the conflict would have repercussions for the force but insisted officers would rise to the challenge. Mr Jones was speaking
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School or fool
I am really pleased the election period is upon us because it exposes the fools and the rogues - and first out of the traps are the Lib Dems. Mark Barnard, once a Tory councillor, now a Lib Dem, gets this week's brain-dead award for his extraordinary
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New injury blow for Kitson
Albion boss Steve Coppell is stepping up his hunt for another striker after yet another injury setback for Paul Kitson. The former West Ham forward broke down in training today on his way back from a hamstring-related knee problem sustained in the reserves
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Dean's goal was first in 11 years
Boss Steve Coppell has saluted the part played by goal-shy Dean Blackwell in Albion's victory over Wolves. Blackwell celebrated his comeback from injury with his first goal in over 11 years in last Saturday's 4-1 romp at Withdean. The centre half's header
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Boom or bust
Council leader Ken Bodfish's reply to Lib Dem Councillor Mark Barnard about city spending on foreign trips for councillors and officials is gratuitously personal and unwarranted. Coun Barnard merely reflects legitimate concerns about how public funds
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Pethick in doubt for Bradford
Albion are sweating on the availability of Robbie Pethick for a landmark appearance at Bradford on Saturday. His 50th League game for the Seagulls is under threat from a recurrence of back trouble. Pethick pulled out of training on Monday. Boss Steve
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Good value
I am usually a big fan of The Argus but was astonished to see such prominence given to the story about council staff attending an international trade fair. Far more disconcerting is the fact that our city is served by councillors so naive in business
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Basketball: Etete out for the season
Emiko Etete is determined to return to the big stage after being told his season has been ended by a shoulder problem. The Brighton Bears forward has been offered a community coaching role by the club for the rest of the season. Bears fear Randy Duck
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Built to sing
Builder Ted Jackson hopes to achieve his ambition by singing in an opera at the London Coliseum alongside the professionals. But first Ted has to beat his rivals in the finals of Channel 4's new talent show called Operatunity. He is determined to succeed
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Mock election
Tempers are starting to flare in Brighton and Hove with the local elections less than three months away and all four parties hoping to do well. There have already been spats between the ruling Labour group and the Tory opposition over a controversial
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Father's fury at Bali bomber publicity
The father of Bali bombing victim Daniel Braden last night spoke of his anger at the amount of publicity being given to those arrested for the atrocity. Alex Braden, 55, the father of 28-year-old Daniel, said: "They are trying to turn them into heroes
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Football: Early shock but Borough escape
Eastbourne Borough are through to the last four of the Sussex Senior Cup, despite being shocked after just 27 seconds on their own ground last night. That was how long it took Craig Ottley to poke their County League neighbours Eastbourne Town into a
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Spadework
Memo to the Lib Dem Party: It's the economy, stupid. We get new business or we die. Brighton and Hove has grown with tourism. Thousands of our jobs depend on it. Our success over the past 20 years hasn't happened by accident. It has been carefully created
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Endless search in the hope of not finding anything
David Martinson still has not found what he is looking for - and he has been searching for almost three years. Not that this is a bad result because David is a laboratory co-ordinator at Southern Water's Falmer lab, tasked with testing water to make sure
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Stress needs to be tackled
Small businesses have been warned of the increased threat of legal action if they do not deal with the growing issue of stress in the workplace. Insurer Norwich Union said businesses could become legally vulnerable as well as loss-making due to excessive
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Bingo! How centre answered a calling
The call centre industry has been in the headlines over the last few months as various companies have considered overseas moves to cut costs. However, despite publicity that companies are choosing to base their call centres as far afield as the United
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Popular city is fine without promotion
I am amazed, considering the dire financial position Brighton and Hove City Council is in, it should be sending envoys abroad at the expense of taxpayers (February 7). And the response by council leader Ken Bodfish (The Argus, February 8) to criticisms
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Standing has point to prove to fans
Bradford's former Seagull Michael Standing is on a mission to make up for one of the worst days of his career. He wants to erase the memory of a harrowing trip to Withdean three months ago when Albion visit Valley Parade on Saturday. It should have been
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Dean's goal was first in 11 years
Boss Steve Coppell has saluted the part played by goal-shy Dean Blackwell in Albion's victory over Wolves. Blackwell celebrated his comeback from injury with his first goal in over 11 years in last Saturday's 4-1 romp at Withdean. The centre half's header
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Jobs to stay as work is outsourced
Troubled insurer Royal & Sun Alliance is to outsource the processing and administration of its closed UK Life operation. All 1,700 existing R&SA UK Life employees will be transferred to Unisys while maintaining existing operations in Horsham and
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Success builds for St Modwen
Regional property group St Modwen Properties has announced an 18 per cent rise in pretax profits, bucking the general slowdown in the property sector. St Modwen, which specialises in regenerating brownfield sites, said profits rose for the tenth consecutive
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Precinct promise
A national conservation group has offered its services to assist the redevelopment of a derelict shopping precinct. The Worthing Society conservation group approached the Civic Trust at a time when plans for a cinema complex on Teville Gate in Worthing
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High price for the country life
Sussex is the fifth most expensive county to buy a country home, with the average costing £1.29 million. Surrey remained the most expensive county, with the average price of its homes advertised in Country Life magazine reaching £1.82 million from £1.8
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The re-enactment of Crimea that brought violence to the streets
The desperate assaults on the defences of Sebastopol during the Crimean War inspired the people of Worthing. On November 5, 1855, the town's boisterous bonfire boys staged a violent re-enactment of the assault on a Russian strongpoint called the Malakhoff
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Patients eye up quicker ops service
Patients facing a six-month wait for a cataract operation will be offered faster treatment at a different hospital. The new scheme has been unveiled by the Government as part of an ongoing drive to cut NHS waiting lists. A similar system is also planned
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A survivor of the bloodbath
Most people lead relatively mundane lives. But there is a select handful whose experiences read like a bestselling adventure thriller. One such person was Sergeant Mark Benn, a Worthing veteran of the Crimean War and Indian Mutiny. On a bright August
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Post office closures slammed
Mail bosses have come under fire for plans to close five city post offices. Councillors and residents told last night how the plans would have a devastating impact on people's lives as they would be forced to travel further to get to their nearest office
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Asylum-seeker demonstrators off to No.10
Campaigners objecting to the use of a hotel to house asylum-seekers left for Downing Street today. They went armed with two boxes of signatures supporting their cause. Home Office plans to use the Grand Ocean Hotel in Saltdean to accommodate refugees
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A Wry look at Worthing
Sentinel attended the anti-war rally in Worthing town centre on Saturday and was most impressed by the turnout. Many people agreed with the argument that we should not attack Iraq without proof that Saddam's regime was stockpiling and hiding weapons of
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Report supports dredging request
Dredging companies have published an environmental assessment to support plans to dredge sand and gravel off the Sussex coast. Six operators are seeking new licences to work 20 miles off Beachy Head, near Eastbourne, claiming new areas are needed because
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Stonecutter who painted like an Egyptian
Worthing is a far cry from the Valley of the Kings in Egypt. But the genteel seaside town has developed a strange and surreal bond with the age of the pharaohs. The walls of a firm of stonemasons in Worthing are covered in drawings usually found in the
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Pair's golden operatunity
A Sussex builder and a Brighton law student are taking up a TV challenge to become an opera star. The pair are among 20 amateur singers who have won through to the latest round of Operatunity, Channel 4's classical answer to Pop Idol. With his heavy boots
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Talk: An Evening with John Sergeant, Theatre Royal, Brighton, February 23
The political editor for ITV News, John's career he has has spanned 32 years and covered just about every political event in modern history. He has also appeared on Have I Got News For You, where team captain Ian Hislop said he had been one of the funniest
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Performance: Ennio Marchetto, Gardner Arts Centre, Falmer, February 22
If rules are made to be broken, Ennio Marchetto is the king of destruction. He dismantles barriers, demolishes clichs and pokes a finger in the eye of pigeonholing - in short, he transcends genres. Variety called him "a living art gallery" and The San
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Kids: Half-term activities
Yes, it's half-term again with all sorts of activities to satisfy the high-energy levels of the young. The Weald & Downland Open Air Museum at Singleton, near Chichester, has a full programme from February 24-28. This year's theme is the Creative
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Which crimes take priority?
If assault, vandalism, burglary, property damage and other crimes that make people's lives a misery are not important enough to warrant police attention, can the police tell us the crimes that do take officers away from protecting the general public while
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Vegetarians are "deluded" says MP
Outspoken Mid Sussex MP Nicholas Soames has turned his wrath on "dangerously deluded" vegetarians. The Conservative MP was gently reprimanded after the outburst which took place in the Westminster committee considering the controversial Hunting Bill.
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Beat the concrete
The creation of a South Downs National Park would considerably reduce the deterioration of our quality of life and protect our precious countryside and wildlife. If we don't watch out, we will create a concrete jungle from Dover to Land's End, with all
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Hospital to shut child beds
Health chiefs plan to cut the number of beds in a children's ward due to lack of demand. The Horsted Keynes ward at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath can cater for 18 beds but has just ten. The ward has an average of just one and a half beds
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You're so vain
Who has complained about the pub sign at The Labour in Vain? Perhaps they should be sent away to one of the more friendly countries in the world rather than this hostile country of racially prejudiced people that still seems the most popular haven for
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True colours
Further to the report of the race row over the 300-year-old pub sign at The Labour In Vain hostelry in Westergate, near Chichester (The Argus, February 10), depicting the historic folk tale of a white woman trying to scrub her illegitimate black baby
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Lost face
Once again, property developers indiscriminately set out to destroy a Brighton landmark, regardless of the feelings of Brightonians. Once again, Brighton and Hove City Council toothlessly kow-tows to their every whim. Let's face it, we really do need
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Marked banknotes snare crack suspects
Police bought crack cocaine with £500 in marked notes in an undercover operation to snare suspected drug dealers, a court heard. Two officers, known only as Jay and Geordie, bought the class A drug from a man in a pre-arranged deal in a railway station
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Culture shock
I am massively saddened by the impending demise of The Quadrant. This quirky, friendly establishment is an oasis of individuality in an increasingly bland city centre. It amazes me that, in the Sixties and Seventies, many outrageous proposals were rejected
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Footballer, 9, banned for smirking
A nine-year-old footballer who was banned for smirking after injuring an opponent has quit his club. Bradley King, whose goal-scoring skills have attracted interest from Tottenham Hotspur and Wimbledon, was given a two-match ban by officials at Withdean
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One-sided
I was saddened but not surprised the developer Wildmoor finally has its way regarding the "redevelopment" of The Quadrant Freehouse, Brighton, despite having had similar previous applications rejected and the pub having gained listed building status in
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Burglary action
Police are stepping up patrols after a series of burglaries in two roads in Lancing and Worthing. There were three burglaries and an attempted burglary in Brighton Road, Lancing, with the victims losing cash, a mobile phone and CDs. A further three burglaries
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Pubs are too noisy for all-day opening
Those such as Monty Valentine (Letters, February 7) who favour the proposed liberalisation of the licensing law tend to limit the issue to one of disturbance at closing time. In fact, as anyone who lives near licensed premises will attest, the disturbance
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Cameras gift
The Worthing Branch of the Parkinson's Disease Society has presented two video cameras worth about £700 to medical researchers. Members of the society travelled to the Neurodegenerative Research Centre at King's College, London, to meet principal Professor
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Couple met when cars collided
Fate had a hand in bringing lovebirds Sam Davies and Matt Lindner together - they met when their cars collided in a gymnasium car park one morning. Despite a shaky beginning, their relationship soon blossomed into something very special and yesterday
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Thanks for helping me
I thank the emergency services that came to my assistance after a hit-and-run incident at the traffic lights by St Peter's church, Brighton, on February 8 during the early hours. I have the highest regard for their professional expertise. -Paul Annets
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Racist graffiti
A woman has spoken of her shock at finding her beach chalet vandalised with racist graffiti. The victim, who declined to be named, said it was the seventh time in less than two years the chalet, on East Worthing seafront, had been attacked. On several
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Missionary boost
A former home for retired missionaries, described as a place of peace in busy world, has undergone a £300,000 revamp. Lomas House, a 20-room Edwardian property in Wordsworth Road, Worthing, now boasts en suite facilities, new heating, lighting and computer
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College praised
Education inspectors have given Worthing College a clean bill of health. A team of Ofsted inspectors visited the Bolsover Road college in October, attending 152 lessons before reporting on the strengths of the college and areas where improvements were
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The Sage Of Sussex: Adam Trimingham
People working for private companies are sometimes surprised to hear that when bosses in the public sector ask their employees how they are, they usually mean it. There is a great gulf between the two sectors that has widened since the Second World War
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Outrage at political spoof leaflet
A spoof newsletter sent to hundreds of homes has caused a political storm in the run-up to the local elections. The Labour Party has put out the leaflet in the Regency ward in Brighton based on the Liberal Democrats' regular Focus newsletters - but retitled
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Tim Garland, Pavilion Theatre, Brighton, February 10
Band leader Tim Garland's 11-piece ensemble is one of the strongest of those following the vogue for medium-sized bands making big sounds. Fronting his Dean Street Underground Orchestra, his compositional skills made full use of a wide range of instrumental
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Airport bomb alert: Man held
Police have arrested a man under the Prevention of Terrorism Act after the discovery of a live grenade forced the evacuation of part of Gatwick Airport today. Home Secretary David Blunkett confirmed this afternoon that a hand grenade had been found in
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Police chief's warning of war hate crime
The head of Sussex Police has warned the possible war with Iraq could fan the flames of prejudice. Chief Constable Ken Jones said the conflict would have repercussions for the force but insisted officers would rise to the challenge. Mr Jones was speaking
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New injury blow for Kitson
Albion boss Steve Coppell is stepping up his hunt for another striker after yet another injury setback for Paul Kitson. The former West Ham forward broke down in training today on his way back from a hamstring-related knee problem sustained in the reserves
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Reserves are hit and miss
Albion Reserves conceded two goals in the last ten minutes as they suffered a rare defeat yesterday. Dean White's men went down 3-2 at Bristol City in an Avon Insurance Combination game of which they had appeared to be in control. Midfielder John Piercy
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Dean's goal was first in 11 years
Boss Steve Coppell has saluted the part played by goal-shy Dean Blackwell in Albion's victory over Wolves. Blackwell celebrated his comeback from injury with his first goal in over 11 years in last Saturday's 4-1 romp at Withdean. The centre half's header
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Boom or bust
Council leader Ken Bodfish's reply to Lib Dem Councillor Mark Barnard about city spending on foreign trips for councillors and officials is gratuitously personal and unwarranted. Coun Barnard merely reflects legitimate concerns about how public funds
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Good value
I am usually a big fan of The Argus but was astonished to see such prominence given to the story about council staff attending an international trade fair. Far more disconcerting is the fact that our city is served by councillors so naive in business
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Basketball: Etete out for the season
Emiko Etete is determined to return to the big stage after being told his season has been ended by a shoulder problem. The Brighton Bears forward has been offered a community coaching role by the club for the rest of the season. Bears fear Randy Duck
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New blood
The sum of £27,624 spent on foreign trips is another example of how Brighton and Hove City Council is squandering taxpayers' money. Not content with increasing their allowances at every opportunity, officers and councillors expect to travel the world
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Spadework
Memo to the Lib Dem Party: It's the economy, stupid. We get new business or we die. Brighton and Hove has grown with tourism. Thousands of our jobs depend on it. Our success over the past 20 years hasn't happened by accident. It has been carefully created
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Endless search in the hope of not finding anything
David Martinson still has not found what he is looking for - and he has been searching for almost three years. Not that this is a bad result because David is a laboratory co-ordinator at Southern Water's Falmer lab, tasked with testing water to make sure
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Flexible rights
More than four in ten employees (43 per cent) are not aware of the new rights for parents to request flexible working options. From April 6, mothers and fathers of children aged under six and disabled children under 18, will be able to request flexible
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Stress needs to be tackled
Small businesses have been warned of the increased threat of legal action if they do not deal with the growing issue of stress in the workplace. Insurer Norwich Union said businesses could become legally vulnerable as well as loss-making due to excessive
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Bingo! How centre answered a calling
The call centre industry has been in the headlines over the last few months as various companies have considered overseas moves to cut costs. However, despite publicity that companies are choosing to base their call centres as far afield as the United
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Popular city is fine without promotion
I am amazed, considering the dire financial position Brighton and Hove City Council is in, it should be sending envoys abroad at the expense of taxpayers (February 7). And the response by council leader Ken Bodfish (The Argus, February 8) to criticisms
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Standing has point to prove to fans
Bradford's former Seagull Michael Standing is on a mission to make up for one of the worst days of his career. He wants to erase the memory of a harrowing trip to Withdean three months ago when Albion visit Valley Parade on Saturday. It should have been
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Man guilty over gun in mosque
A worshipper has been found guilty of possessing a gun with intent to cause fear after he tried to shoot at a gang who attacked him at a mosque prayer meeting. Amir Khan, 27, of Ladypool Road, Birmingham, was convicted unanimously by a jury at Chichester
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High price for the country life
Sussex is the fifth most expensive county to buy a country home, with the average costing £1.29 million. Surrey remained the most expensive county, with the average price of its homes advertised in Country Life magazine reaching £1.82 million from £1.8
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Explorer tells prince of northern challenge
An explorer who became the youngest person to walk to the South Pole yesterday told the Prince of Wales he was planning another gruelling trek, this time to the North Pole. Tom Avery, a 27-year-old ski company worker, said it was "a great honour" to meet
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Post office closures slammed
Mail bosses have come under fire for plans to close five city post offices. Councillors and residents told last night how the plans would have a devastating impact on people's lives as they would be forced to travel further to get to their nearest office
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Pier blaze may cost £1m
The insurance costs of the fire which destroyed part of Brighton's Palace Pier have been estimated at £1 million. The ghost train, three other rides and decking were damaged in the blaze on February 4. Surveyors have been assessing the extent of the damage
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Report supports dredging request
Dredging companies have published an environmental assessment to support plans to dredge sand and gravel off the Sussex coast. Six operators are seeking new licences to work 20 miles off Beachy Head, near Eastbourne, claiming new areas are needed because
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Hart Beat with Ian Hart
They say confession is good for the soul so here goes. I have to admit in my dim and distant past I once voted Conservative. It was when I lived in Heene Ward and the candidate was Stan Moore, who I still maintain is one of the nicest mayors and most
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The visit that rewrote history
In the summer of 1814, a man by the name of Thomas Young stayed in Worthing. He travelled from his home in London by horse-drawn coach, a gruelling nine-hour journey. Young, aged 41, was a respected physician and physicist who was fascinated by Egyptology
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Talk: An Evening with John Sergeant, Theatre Royal, Brighton, February 23
The political editor for ITV News, John's career he has has spanned 32 years and covered just about every political event in modern history. He has also appeared on Have I Got News For You, where team captain Ian Hislop said he had been one of the funniest
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Speed dating, Sussex Arts Club, Ship Street, Februry 26 and March 19
If your attempts to score on St Valentine's Day fail, don't worry. You can catch up for lost time by speed dating. The latest craze from America, it's a way of meeting a phenomenal amount of potential partners in one night. Working on the notion that
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Comedy: Ross Noble, Corn Exchange, Brighton, February 18-19
If you see a lank-haired interloper lurking by a crazy golf course in mid-February, it might well be Ross Noble. He's got some crazy plans for it. He explains: "When I was in Australia, I went to this crazy golf course. It was Australian landmarks, so
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Name and shame lazy cops
I congratulate The Argus on the front page highlighting Portslade's fifth-rate police service (January 30). The police ignore Portslade 999 calls. When can we look forward to The Argus naming and shaming the lazy police officers responsible? Keep up the
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Gormless morons
I was saddened to see one of the £1.5 million new trains daubed in ugly graffiti at Brighton station. Although the perpetrators of this pointless act will one day discover girls and settle down to a normal life, the question must be asked why there was
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Buy Hoogstraten out
Considering the latest valuation of Nicholas Hoogstraten's assets (February 11), will the Ramblers' Association consider purchasing the land with donations from its members or even the general "unwashed" public? The property would remain within the public's
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Howling with joy
A million thanks to the Albion for restoring my street cred with my ten-year-old grandson, Ashleigh, a Wolves fan Brighton born and bred. I still support the Albion, going to any matches possible. Knowing Wolves do not usually beat us, I was still worried
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With inn
Readers will be pleased to hear, though it may be closing for the time being, The Quadrant is a listed building and both its exterior and interior will be retained as part of the new building on the site. -Selma Montford, Hon Secretary, The Brighton Society
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Sadly, thanks
It is with much sadness we write to confirm The Quadrant shall be closing its doors on March 24 and shall cease trading to the public some time between March 18 and 22. We wish to take this opportunity to express our warmest thanks to all our customers
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John Parry's altruism
John Parry's article on Michael Jackson (The Argus, February 7) was one of the best pieces of honest, altruistic journalism I have seen. God bless all the children, for they are the future of this crazy planet. -David Jayssen, Bentham Road, Brighton
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Memorial tribute
A memorial service has been held for Celia Martin, a leading light in Worthing's world of music who died recently. Worthing Mayor Eric Mardell attended the service at St Columba's United Reformed Church in St Michael's Road, Heene. Mrs Martin, who was
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Judas decision
Well, it seems our MP, Des Turner, has shown his real colours with a first-class Labour U-turn on his own constituents with his decision to support Southern Water's bid to build the sewage complex at Ovingdean. We can do better without a Judas of his
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Scout band woe
A Scout and Guide band suffering from declining membership may have to fold after 26 years of entertaining the public. Worthing District Scout and Guide Band instructor David Wakeford said: "We have tried all kinds of ways to attract new members over
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Time to get spiky
Yes, J E Howard (Letters, February 11), you are right. We're in this together, against the Licence Bill and the war. Let's just make it spikier, on all fronts, please. Morris dancers, death-metal sitar players, ranting poets - if we don't stop New Labour's
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I didn't fight asylum right
I was amazed to read the implication from some correspondents that I fought in the last war to prevent people from other countries settling in the UK. My concern was the opposite, aimed at breaking down barriers of race, creed and nationality, these being
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Safer streets
A campaign to get children off the streets and out of trouble has been hailed a success. Last June, residents in East Worthing held a crisis meeting amid fears yobs were out of control. As a result, residents set up East Worthing Residents' Action Group
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Pool in line for emergency cash
Councillors have backed plans to carry out a "minimal" upgrade of a cash-hit swimming pool. Leisure officers launched an investigation after learning the Aquarena pool in Brighton Road, Worthing, was expected to make £155,120 less than expected this year
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Fake ring: Wedding's off
A man called off his wedding two weeks before the big day after discovering his fiancee's engagement ring contained a fake rock. Geologist Dr David Spencer and his fiancee, Christina Beales, paid £875 for a sapphire and diamond cluster ring and two other
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New injury blow for Kitson
Albion boss Steve Coppell is stepping up his hunt for another striker after yet another injury setback for Paul Kitson. The former West Ham forward broke down in training today on his way back from a hamstring-related knee problem sustained in the reserves
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Housing plot sold for £5.5m
A derelict patch of land smaller than a football pitch has been sold for £5.5 million. Developer George Wimpey has snapped up the 1.5-acre site at the edge of Hove Park in Hove. Permission already exists to build 44 two and three-bedroom homes and an
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Snake In The Grass, Connaught Theatre, Worthing, until February 15
I'm still quivering like a jelly after going for a laugh with the king of barbed humour, Alan Ayckbourn, and having the wind put up me instead. I might have known Ayckbourn, author of such diverse masterpieces as House & Garden, Relatively Speaking
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Money-go-round
I am disappointed and shocked at the tone of the article "What a swizz" and the comments of Councillor Mark Barnard (The Argus, February 7). Individual businesses have invested many millions of pounds in Brighton and Hove in order to offer tourists good-quality
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School or fool
I am really pleased the election period is upon us because it exposes the fools and the rogues - and first out of the traps are the Lib Dems. Mark Barnard, once a Tory councillor, now a Lib Dem, gets this week's brain-dead award for his extraordinary
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Standing has point to prove to fans
Bradford's former Seagull Michael Standing is on a mission to make up for one of the worst days of his career. He wants to erase the memory of a harrowing trip to Withdean three months ago when Albion visit Valley Parade on Saturday. It should have been
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Pethick in doubt for Bradford
Albion are sweating on the availability of Robbie Pethick for a landmark appearance at Bradford on Saturday. His 50th League game for the Seagulls is under threat from a recurrence of back trouble. Pethick pulled out of training on Monday. Boss Steve
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Comment: Nick Nurse on basketball
We always like a challenge here at the Brighton Bears but this is getting ridiculous. Four players out last Sunday at Newcastle and at least two missing this weekend when we play two games in 24 hours. There's nothing like making things difficult. Our
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It won't wash
Many council workers and local residents will have seen Brighton and Hove City Council leader Ken Bodfish's article but will still be left wondering what the justification for the expenditure on trips abroad actually is. Such justification is of particular
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Built to sing
Builder Ted Jackson hopes to achieve his ambition by singing in an opera at the London Coliseum alongside the professionals. But first Ted has to beat his rivals in the finals of Channel 4's new talent show called Operatunity. He is determined to succeed
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Up the wall
Lib Dem Councillor Mark Barnard is an absolute fool. How many of the people he hopes will vote for him have jobs that depend on our tourism and conference trade? What will he say to all those made redundant if Brighton and Hove City Council stops working
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Mock election
Tempers are starting to flare in Brighton and Hove with the local elections less than three months away and all four parties hoping to do well. There have already been spats between the ruling Labour group and the Tory opposition over a controversial
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Father's fury at Bali bomber publicity
The father of Bali bombing victim Daniel Braden last night spoke of his anger at the amount of publicity being given to those arrested for the atrocity. Alex Braden, 55, the father of 28-year-old Daniel, said: "They are trying to turn them into heroes
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Football: Early shock but Borough escape
Eastbourne Borough are through to the last four of the Sussex Senior Cup, despite being shocked after just 27 seconds on their own ground last night. That was how long it took Craig Ottley to poke their County League neighbours Eastbourne Town into a
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Homes for all essential
The price of land in Sussex reached new heights in Hove this week with the sale of a small site off Hove Park. Developers Wimpey South London have bought the 1.5-acre site for £5.5 million from the Cuckfield Group. It is a prime site with planning permission
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Work can be healthy
People who work longer are wealthier and healthier, according to research by the Department for Work and Pensions. The study found 76 per cent of working men aged 65-75 described their health over the last years as either "excellent" or "very good", compared
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Dean's goal was first in 11 years
Boss Steve Coppell has saluted the part played by goal-shy Dean Blackwell in Albion's victory over Wolves. Blackwell celebrated his comeback from injury with his first goal in over 11 years in last Saturday's 4-1 romp at Withdean. The centre half's header
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Reserves are hit and miss
Albion Reserves conceded two goals in the last ten minutes as they suffered a rare defeat yesterday. Dean White's men went down 3-2 at Bristol City in an Avon Insurance Combination game of which they had appeared to be in control. Midfielder John Piercy
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Table tennis: Top players contest title
The strongest line-up for ten years will contest the All-Sussex Senior Championships at Fontwell on March 2. Ritchie Venner (Hastings) is the No.1 seed with holder Mayur Majithia (Crawley) at No.5. The third and fourth seeds will be British League and
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Pethick in doubt for Bradford
Albion are sweating on the availability of Robbie Pethick for a landmark appearance at Bradford on Saturday. His 50th League game for the Seagulls is under threat from a recurrence of back trouble. Pethick pulled out of training on Monday. Boss Steve
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Cycling: Yates defies weather to win
Sussex ace Sean Yates beat fellow veteran Tim Stevens in the Central Sussex CC 25-mile time trial that started at Ashurst. Former Tour de France stage winner Yates (Team Clean) - who took the weekend off from his new job managing the CSC professional
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Jobs to stay as work is outsourced
Troubled insurer Royal & Sun Alliance is to outsource the processing and administration of its closed UK Life operation. All 1,700 existing R&SA UK Life employees will be transferred to Unisys while maintaining existing operations in Horsham and
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Life stays sweet for chocolate giant
Chocolate and soft drink giant Cadbury Schweppes reported a six per cent rise in pre-tax profits, boosted by an "outstanding" performance from its UK confectionery business. The group said for the year to December 29, pre-tax profits, excluding restructuring
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Success builds for St Modwen
Regional property group St Modwen Properties has announced an 18 per cent rise in pretax profits, bucking the general slowdown in the property sector. St Modwen, which specialises in regenerating brownfield sites, said profits rose for the tenth consecutive
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Precinct promise
A national conservation group has offered its services to assist the redevelopment of a derelict shopping precinct. The Worthing Society conservation group approached the Civic Trust at a time when plans for a cinema complex on Teville Gate in Worthing
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Church to celebrate 900th anniversary
A historic church in Shoreham will be the venue for a series of events to celebrate its 900th year. A new choral work by composer Michael Finnissy will be performed at St Mary de Haura Church on Saturday. The piece, called This Church, tells the story
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Snappy history
Photographs by Lord Snowdon and Cecil Beaton feature in a new exhibition about the history of photography. The show, at Littlehampton Museum, explores 150 years of portrait photography. It includes 62 pictures, starting with 19th Century prints taken
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Reverend's exit
A clergyman about to take up a job in another parish has spoken of his sorrow at leaving Goring after three years. The Reverend Stephen Gurr, curate at St Mary's church, is shortly moving to St John The Baptist Church in Findon. In his final address to
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Artistic plans for seafront site
Plans for a second seafront artists' quarter between Brighton's two piers are likely to be approved by councillors next week. The original quarter on the Lower Promenade was established a decade ago and has been a big success. Now the city council is
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Centre concern
Concerns about noisy vehicles and breaches of council regulations have meant a business centre will not get an extra 30 minutes per day to trade. Becket Pension Trust had applied to Worthing planners for permission to keep the Oaklands Business Centre
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The re-enactment of Crimea that brought violence to the streets
The desperate assaults on the defences of Sebastopol during the Crimean War inspired the people of Worthing. On November 5, 1855, the town's boisterous bonfire boys staged a violent re-enactment of the assault on a Russian strongpoint called the Malakhoff
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Patients eye up quicker ops service
Patients facing a six-month wait for a cataract operation will be offered faster treatment at a different hospital. The new scheme has been unveiled by the Government as part of an ongoing drive to cut NHS waiting lists. A similar system is also planned
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'World's worst burglar' jailed
A petty crook once dubbed the "world's worst burglar" was back behind bars today after another bungled attempt at crime. Leo Lirette, 60, has a string of convictions stretching back to 1957. Yesterday he added another to his 70-plus tally after pleading
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A survivor of the bloodbath
Most people lead relatively mundane lives. But there is a select handful whose experiences read like a bestselling adventure thriller. One such person was Sergeant Mark Benn, a Worthing veteran of the Crimean War and Indian Mutiny. On a bright August
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Asylum-seeker demonstrators off to No.10
Campaigners objecting to the use of a hotel to house asylum-seekers left for Downing Street today. They went armed with two boxes of signatures supporting their cause. Home Office plans to use the Grand Ocean Hotel in Saltdean to accommodate refugees
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NHS staff offered help with childcare
A co-ordinator has been appointed to provide childcare advice to NHS staff. Penny Parker is the child and family care co-ordinator for South Downs Health, Brighton and Hove City Primary Care Trust and Sussex Ambulance Service. Her job is to collate information
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A Wry look at Worthing
Sentinel attended the anti-war rally in Worthing town centre on Saturday and was most impressed by the turnout. Many people agreed with the argument that we should not attack Iraq without proof that Saddam's regime was stockpiling and hiding weapons of
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Stonecutter who painted like an Egyptian
Worthing is a far cry from the Valley of the Kings in Egypt. But the genteel seaside town has developed a strange and surreal bond with the age of the pharaohs. The walls of a firm of stonemasons in Worthing are covered in drawings usually found in the
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Pair's golden operatunity
A Sussex builder and a Brighton law student are taking up a TV challenge to become an opera star. The pair are among 20 amateur singers who have won through to the latest round of Operatunity, Channel 4's classical answer to Pop Idol. With his heavy boots
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Scottish dancing, Ventnor Hall, Blatchington Road, Hove
Scottish dancing may conjure up images of old grannies and schoolchildren but the times they are a'changing. An invitation to a wedding where there's even the tiniest trace of Scottish blood can mean donning a swathe of tartan and reeling around Highland-style
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Performance: Ennio Marchetto, Gardner Arts Centre, Falmer, February 22
If rules are made to be broken, Ennio Marchetto is the king of destruction. He dismantles barriers, demolishes clichs and pokes a finger in the eye of pigeonholing - in short, he transcends genres. Variety called him "a living art gallery" and The San
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Kids: Half-term activities
Yes, it's half-term again with all sorts of activities to satisfy the high-energy levels of the young. The Weald & Downland Open Air Museum at Singleton, near Chichester, has a full programme from February 24-28. This year's theme is the Creative
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Which crimes take priority?
If assault, vandalism, burglary, property damage and other crimes that make people's lives a misery are not important enough to warrant police attention, can the police tell us the crimes that do take officers away from protecting the general public while
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Vegetarians are "deluded" says MP
Outspoken Mid Sussex MP Nicholas Soames has turned his wrath on "dangerously deluded" vegetarians. The Conservative MP was gently reprimanded after the outburst which took place in the Westminster committee considering the controversial Hunting Bill.
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Beat the concrete
The creation of a South Downs National Park would considerably reduce the deterioration of our quality of life and protect our precious countryside and wildlife. If we don't watch out, we will create a concrete jungle from Dover to Land's End, with all
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Hospital to shut child beds
Health chiefs plan to cut the number of beds in a children's ward due to lack of demand. The Horsted Keynes ward at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath can cater for 18 beds but has just ten. The ward has an average of just one and a half beds
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Howling with joy
A million thanks to the Albion for restoring my street cred with my ten-year-old grandson, Ashleigh, a Wolves fan Brighton born and bred. I still support the Albion, going to any matches possible. Knowing Wolves do not usually beat us, I was still worried
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Father's fury at Bali bomber publicity
The father of Bali bombing victim Daniel Braden last night spoke of his anger at the amount of publicity being given to those arrested for the atrocity. Alex Braden, 55, the father of 28-year-old Daniel, said: "They are trying to turn them into heroes
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With inn
Readers will be pleased to hear, though it may be closing for the time being, The Quadrant is a listed building and both its exterior and interior will be retained as part of the new building on the site. -Selma Montford, Hon Secretary, The Brighton Society
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Lost face
Once again, property developers indiscriminately set out to destroy a Brighton landmark, regardless of the feelings of Brightonians. Once again, Brighton and Hove City Council toothlessly kow-tows to their every whim. Let's face it, we really do need
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Culture shock
I am massively saddened by the impending demise of The Quadrant. This quirky, friendly establishment is an oasis of individuality in an increasingly bland city centre. It amazes me that, in the Sixties and Seventies, many outrageous proposals were rejected
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Footballer, 9, banned for smirking
A nine-year-old footballer who was banned for smirking after injuring an opponent has quit his club. Bradley King, whose goal-scoring skills have attracted interest from Tottenham Hotspur and Wimbledon, was given a two-match ban by officials at Withdean
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Sadly, thanks
It is with much sadness we write to confirm The Quadrant shall be closing its doors on March 24 and shall cease trading to the public some time between March 18 and 22. We wish to take this opportunity to express our warmest thanks to all our customers
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Burglary action
Police are stepping up patrols after a series of burglaries in two roads in Lancing and Worthing. There were three burglaries and an attempted burglary in Brighton Road, Lancing, with the victims losing cash, a mobile phone and CDs. A further three burglaries
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Pubs are too noisy for all-day opening
Those such as Monty Valentine (Letters, February 7) who favour the proposed liberalisation of the licensing law tend to limit the issue to one of disturbance at closing time. In fact, as anyone who lives near licensed premises will attest, the disturbance
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Cameras gift
The Worthing Branch of the Parkinson's Disease Society has presented two video cameras worth about £700 to medical researchers. Members of the society travelled to the Neurodegenerative Research Centre at King's College, London, to meet principal Professor
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John Parry's altruism
John Parry's article on Michael Jackson (The Argus, February 7) was one of the best pieces of honest, altruistic journalism I have seen. God bless all the children, for they are the future of this crazy planet. -David Jayssen, Bentham Road, Brighton
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Couple met when cars collided
Fate had a hand in bringing lovebirds Sam Davies and Matt Lindner together - they met when their cars collided in a gymnasium car park one morning. Despite a shaky beginning, their relationship soon blossomed into something very special and yesterday
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Thanks for helping me
I thank the emergency services that came to my assistance after a hit-and-run incident at the traffic lights by St Peter's church, Brighton, on February 8 during the early hours. I have the highest regard for their professional expertise. -Paul Annets
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Racist graffiti
A woman has spoken of her shock at finding her beach chalet vandalised with racist graffiti. The victim, who declined to be named, said it was the seventh time in less than two years the chalet, on East Worthing seafront, had been attacked. On several
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Judas decision
Well, it seems our MP, Des Turner, has shown his real colours with a first-class Labour U-turn on his own constituents with his decision to support Southern Water's bid to build the sewage complex at Ovingdean. We can do better without a Judas of his
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College praised
Education inspectors have given Worthing College a clean bill of health. A team of Ofsted inspectors visited the Bolsover Road college in October, attending 152 lessons before reporting on the strengths of the college and areas where improvements were
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Safer streets
A campaign to get children off the streets and out of trouble has been hailed a success. Last June, residents in East Worthing held a crisis meeting amid fears yobs were out of control. As a result, residents set up East Worthing Residents' Action Group
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The Sage Of Sussex: Adam Trimingham
People working for private companies are sometimes surprised to hear that when bosses in the public sector ask their employees how they are, they usually mean it. There is a great gulf between the two sectors that has widened since the Second World War
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New injury blow for Kitson
Albion boss Steve Coppell is stepping up his hunt for another striker after yet another injury setback for Paul Kitson. The former West Ham forward broke down in training today on his way back from a hamstring-related knee problem sustained in the reserves
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Housing plot sold for £5.5m
A derelict patch of land smaller than a football pitch has been sold for £5.5 million. Developer George Wimpey has snapped up the 1.5-acre site at the edge of Hove Park in Hove. Permission already exists to build 44 two and three-bedroom homes and an
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Vegetarians are "deluded" says MP
Outspoken Mid Sussex MP Nicholas Soames has turned his wrath on "dangerously deluded" vegetarians. The Conservative MP was gently reprimanded after the outburst which took place in the Westminster committee considering the controversial Hunting Bill.
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Man guilty over gun in mosque
A worshipper has been found guilty of possessing a gun with intent to cause fear after he tried to shoot at a gang who attacked him at a mosque prayer meeting. Amir Khan, 27, of Ladypool Road, Birmingham, was convicted unanimously by a jury at Chichester
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Outrage at political spoof leaflet
A spoof newsletter sent to hundreds of homes has caused a political storm in the run-up to the local elections. The Labour Party has put out the leaflet in the Regency ward in Brighton based on the Liberal Democrats' regular Focus newsletters - but retitled
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OAP tells of raid terror
A frail Mid Sussex pensioner was told "sit down and shut up" by burglars who ransacked her cottage home. Dorothy Connor, 92, watched in terrified silence on a chair in her kitchen as the men rifled through her belongings and demanded cash. They made off
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Fury at council chief's pay hike
A council leader has been condemned for receiving an 11 per cent pay rise while homeowners face huge tax increases and services may have to be cut. Paul Rigg, chief executive of West Sussex County Council, will now earn £150,000 a year. The news has sparked
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Crooks face town-wide ban
Criminals face being banned from shops, buses, pubs and taxis in Eastbourne under a new anti-crime network. Information on known offenders will be circulated to firms across Eastbourne to familiarise them with troublemakers. For a minimum £34 monthly
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Tim Garland, Pavilion Theatre, Brighton, February 10
Band leader Tim Garland's 11-piece ensemble is one of the strongest of those following the vogue for medium-sized bands making big sounds. Fronting his Dean Street Underground Orchestra, his compositional skills made full use of a wide range of instrumental
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Airport bomb alert: Man held
Police have arrested a man under the Prevention of Terrorism Act after the discovery of a live grenade forced the evacuation of part of Gatwick Airport today. Home Secretary David Blunkett confirmed this afternoon that a hand grenade had been found in
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Reserves are hit and miss
Albion Reserves conceded two goals in the last ten minutes as they suffered a rare defeat yesterday. Dean White's men went down 3-2 at Bristol City in an Avon Insurance Combination game of which they had appeared to be in control. Midfielder John Piercy
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Standing has point to prove to fans
Bradford's former Seagull Michael Standing is on a mission to make up for one of the worst days of his career. He wants to erase the memory of a harrowing trip to Withdean three months ago when Albion visit Valley Parade on Saturday. It should have been
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Comment: Nick Nurse on basketball
We always like a challenge here at the Brighton Bears but this is getting ridiculous. Four players out last Sunday at Newcastle and at least two missing this weekend when we play two games in 24 hours. There's nothing like making things difficult. Our
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It won't wash
Many council workers and local residents will have seen Brighton and Hove City Council leader Ken Bodfish's article but will still be left wondering what the justification for the expenditure on trips abroad actually is. Such justification is of particular
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Major acts set for festival
The cream of the music industry will descend on Brighton and Hove later this year for seven days of musical mayhem. BBC Radio 1 is bringing its popular One Live event to the city and hundreds of gigs, DJ sets and special events are being planned. Acts
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Up the wall
Lib Dem Councillor Mark Barnard is an absolute fool. How many of the people he hopes will vote for him have jobs that depend on our tourism and conference trade? What will he say to all those made redundant if Brighton and Hove City Council stops working
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New blood
The sum of £27,624 spent on foreign trips is another example of how Brighton and Hove City Council is squandering taxpayers' money. Not content with increasing their allowances at every opportunity, officers and councillors expect to travel the world
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Homes for all essential
The price of land in Sussex reached new heights in Hove this week with the sale of a small site off Hove Park. Developers Wimpey South London have bought the 1.5-acre site for £5.5 million from the Cuckfield Group. It is a prime site with planning permission
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Flexible rights
More than four in ten employees (43 per cent) are not aware of the new rights for parents to request flexible working options. From April 6, mothers and fathers of children aged under six and disabled children under 18, will be able to request flexible
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Work can be healthy
People who work longer are wealthier and healthier, according to research by the Department for Work and Pensions. The study found 76 per cent of working men aged 65-75 described their health over the last years as either "excellent" or "very good", compared
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Reserves are hit and miss
Albion Reserves conceded two goals in the last ten minutes as they suffered a rare defeat yesterday. Dean White's men went down 3-2 at Bristol City in an Avon Insurance Combination game of which they had appeared to be in control. Midfielder John Piercy
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Table tennis: Top players contest title
The strongest line-up for ten years will contest the All-Sussex Senior Championships at Fontwell on March 2. Ritchie Venner (Hastings) is the No.1 seed with holder Mayur Majithia (Crawley) at No.5. The third and fourth seeds will be British League and
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Pethick in doubt for Bradford
Albion are sweating on the availability of Robbie Pethick for a landmark appearance at Bradford on Saturday. His 50th League game for the Seagulls is under threat from a recurrence of back trouble. Pethick pulled out of training on Monday. Boss Steve
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Cycling: Yates defies weather to win
Sussex ace Sean Yates beat fellow veteran Tim Stevens in the Central Sussex CC 25-mile time trial that started at Ashurst. Former Tour de France stage winner Yates (Team Clean) - who took the weekend off from his new job managing the CSC professional
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Hundreds to march for new hospital
Hundreds of campaigners are expected to take to the streets of Crawley calling for a new hospital to be built. At least 700 people are set to march in protest at a decision not to build a hospital at Pease Pottage. Residents are invited to join the protest
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Man guilty over gun in mosque
A worshipper has been found guilty of possessing a gun with intent to cause fear after he tried to shoot at a gang who attacked him at a mosque prayer meeting. Amir Khan, 27, of Ladypool Road, Birmingham, was convicted unanimously by a jury at Chichester
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Life stays sweet for chocolate giant
Chocolate and soft drink giant Cadbury Schweppes reported a six per cent rise in pre-tax profits, boosted by an "outstanding" performance from its UK confectionery business. The group said for the year to December 29, pre-tax profits, excluding restructuring
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Church to celebrate 900th anniversary
A historic church in Shoreham will be the venue for a series of events to celebrate its 900th year. A new choral work by composer Michael Finnissy will be performed at St Mary de Haura Church on Saturday. The piece, called This Church, tells the story
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Snappy history
Photographs by Lord Snowdon and Cecil Beaton feature in a new exhibition about the history of photography. The show, at Littlehampton Museum, explores 150 years of portrait photography. It includes 62 pictures, starting with 19th Century prints taken
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Reverend's exit
A clergyman about to take up a job in another parish has spoken of his sorrow at leaving Goring after three years. The Reverend Stephen Gurr, curate at St Mary's church, is shortly moving to St John The Baptist Church in Findon. In his final address to
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Artistic plans for seafront site
Plans for a second seafront artists' quarter between Brighton's two piers are likely to be approved by councillors next week. The original quarter on the Lower Promenade was established a decade ago and has been a big success. Now the city council is
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Centre concern
Concerns about noisy vehicles and breaches of council regulations have meant a business centre will not get an extra 30 minutes per day to trade. Becket Pension Trust had applied to Worthing planners for permission to keep the Oaklands Business Centre
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Explorer tells prince of northern challenge
An explorer who became the youngest person to walk to the South Pole yesterday told the Prince of Wales he was planning another gruelling trek, this time to the North Pole. Tom Avery, a 27-year-old ski company worker, said it was "a great honour" to meet
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'World's worst burglar' jailed
A petty crook once dubbed the "world's worst burglar" was back behind bars today after another bungled attempt at crime. Leo Lirette, 60, has a string of convictions stretching back to 1957. Yesterday he added another to his 70-plus tally after pleading
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Pier blaze may cost £1m
The insurance costs of the fire which destroyed part of Brighton's Palace Pier have been estimated at £1 million. The ghost train, three other rides and decking were damaged in the blaze on February 4. Surveyors have been assessing the extent of the damage
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NHS staff offered help with childcare
A co-ordinator has been appointed to provide childcare advice to NHS staff. Penny Parker is the child and family care co-ordinator for South Downs Health, Brighton and Hove City Primary Care Trust and Sussex Ambulance Service. Her job is to collate information
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Hart Beat with Ian Hart
They say confession is good for the soul so here goes. I have to admit in my dim and distant past I once voted Conservative. It was when I lived in Heene Ward and the candidate was Stan Moore, who I still maintain is one of the nicest mayors and most
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The visit that rewrote history
In the summer of 1814, a man by the name of Thomas Young stayed in Worthing. He travelled from his home in London by horse-drawn coach, a gruelling nine-hour journey. Young, aged 41, was a respected physician and physicist who was fascinated by Egyptology
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Rebirth of baby unit
Work to refurbish a hospital baby unit has reached its second stage. The unit at Eastbourne District General Hospital is undergoing a makeover as part of a £275,000 scheme. Some work has already been completed and a new midwives station will be created
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Scottish dancing, Ventnor Hall, Blatchington Road, Hove
Scottish dancing may conjure up images of old grannies and schoolchildren but the times they are a'changing. An invitation to a wedding where there's even the tiniest trace of Scottish blood can mean donning a swathe of tartan and reeling around Highland-style
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Speed dating, Sussex Arts Club, Ship Street, Februry 26 and March 19
If your attempts to score on St Valentine's Day fail, don't worry. You can catch up for lost time by speed dating. The latest craze from America, it's a way of meeting a phenomenal amount of potential partners in one night. Working on the notion that
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Comedy: Ross Noble, Corn Exchange, Brighton, February 18-19
If you see a lank-haired interloper lurking by a crazy golf course in mid-February, it might well be Ross Noble. He's got some crazy plans for it. He explains: "When I was in Australia, I went to this crazy golf course. It was Australian landmarks, so
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Name and shame lazy cops
I congratulate The Argus on the front page highlighting Portslade's fifth-rate police service (January 30). The police ignore Portslade 999 calls. When can we look forward to The Argus naming and shaming the lazy police officers responsible? Keep up the
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Gormless morons
I was saddened to see one of the £1.5 million new trains daubed in ugly graffiti at Brighton station. Although the perpetrators of this pointless act will one day discover girls and settle down to a normal life, the question must be asked why there was
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Buy Hoogstraten out
Considering the latest valuation of Nicholas Hoogstraten's assets (February 11), will the Ramblers' Association consider purchasing the land with donations from its members or even the general "unwashed" public? The property would remain within the public's
