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Albion pledge to restrain car use
Football fans at the proposed Falmer stadium would be made to change their travel habits, Brighton and Hove Albion has pledged. Supporters would be forced to use alternatives to their cars, using similar tactics employed at Withdean. About three
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Plea to save pier starlings
Don't forget the starlings - that's the plea from the Government's conservation watchdog English Nature to planners considering the West Pier proposals. Brighton and Hove City Council will tomorrow look at plans to restoring the derelict West Pier and
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Finance firm expands in city
Stockbroking and financial services company Edward Jones plans to increase the number of offices it has in Brighton and recruit more investment representatives. To give people an insight into the career opportunities on offer, Edward Jones is holding
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Stolen teddy bears
If any children have brought home little teddy bears recently, the parents may have wondered where they came from. They came from my baby great-granddaughter's grave in Portslade cemetery. What heartache this has caused my granddaughter, still grieving
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Support appreciated
On Thursday, February 13, the funeral of a dear friend and colleague was held at St Phillip's Church, New Church Road, Hove. We extend our thanks to the residents of the road for allowing us to use their usual parking spaces, the See Saw Playgroup for
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Teenage rowdies in clash
Pitched battles between groups of young teenagers broke out in Brighton and Hove city centre last night. Two girls were beaten to the ground and one, just 14, was kicked in the head and had to be taken to hospital for treatment. Another fight, at the
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Thanks to crash medics
My wife and I were recently involved in a car accident and wish to thank the paramedic and ambulance personnel, Sussex Police, the staff at the A&E Royal Sussex County Hospital and residents nearby for the help and support during and after the accident
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Boxing: Thornton KO in 77 seconds
Mark Thornton needed just 77 seconds to secure victory over Freddie Yemofio at Streatham. The Horsham light-middleweight knocked down his opponent twice in their scheduled four-rounder at Streatham. He said: "I enjoyed that. I had a game plan and it worked
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Hockey: Chi problems mount
Chichester slipped to third from bottom in South Premier division one after losing 2-1 at home to Wimbledon. Defending an unbeaten home record, Chi never looked like winning. Johnny Gotham made his debut in goal and was kept busy throughout. Chichester
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Bird brained
Shadow the hawk caused a stir when he flew into a gift shop at Saltdean and decided to stay there. Luckily, the giant bird of prey was quickly reunited with his owner, thanks to good work by the East Sussex Wildlife Rescue Service. It was all a great
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Pies and fries
Voice of The Argus (February 15) rightly states that "almost every big building in Brighton and Hove has been an architectural disaster" but might have added that although they were welcomed with open arms by councillors, it was against the wishes and
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Matthew Clark: Round-Up
Eastbourne Town maintained their fourteen point lead at the top of County League division one with a 4-2 victory over Broadbridge Heath at the Saffrons. Goals from Yemi Odubade (two), Lee Walsh and Nick Barden secured Town's twentieth win of the campaign
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Matthew Clark: Saltdean hot-shots stun Rye
Saltdean United shocked promotion-chasing Rye and Iden United with a 5-2 victory at the Salts in County League division two. This was only Rye's second defeat in the league this season and it gives fourth-placed Saltdean hope in their bid to claim one
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Senior Cup: Hillians skipper back for replay
Burgess Hill have captain Adie Downey available for their fourth round replay with Rye & Iden United at Leylands Park tonight. Downey missed the goalless stalemate in the first game due to a neck injury and was suspended for Saturday's 4-0 win against
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Ryman: Rebels boss waits on striker
Worthing boss Barry Lloyd is still waiting to hear whether he will be allowed to sign striker Phil Churchill. Churchill starts up front in tonight's home clash with Walton and Hersham in place of suspended Mark Knee. But the situation has been clouded
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Ryman: Axe falls on Rooks trio
Lewes boss Jimmy Quinn has released three players as he bids to rejuvenate his squad. The Rooks will be aiming to end a run of six games without a win when they entertain lowly Banstead in division one south tonight. Quinn has reacted to the recent poor
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Skipper urges Coppell to stay
Albion captain Danny Cullip has thrown his weight behind the 'Steve Must Stay' campaign. Cullip says the players would love Steve Coppell to still be in charge next season and believes managerial stability is "very important" to the future of the Seagulls
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Racing: Plumpton treble ends Moore drought
Sussex trainer Gary Moore, without a winner over jumps for more than two months, roared back with a vengeance at Plumpton yesterday by saddling a 251-1 treble. The Brighton-based handler clicked with Gin Palace and Guru, part of a 13-1 three-timer for
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2,000 replies over sewage site plan
More than 2,000 people have made comments on eight possible sites for a sewage treatment works. Southern Water has consulted the public about its proposals for the new plant to take waste from the Brighton and Hove area. Now the company will carry out
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City shops fail to make top 20
Brighton and Hove has just missed out in a place in the top 20 destinations for shopaholics. The city has moved up two places to 21st in this year's Experian rankings of shopping centres in the UK. The research is endorsed by the British Council of Shopping
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Housing boom may be over
Brighton and Hove's property boom could be over, with flat and house prices at a standstill for the first time in more than ten years. Figures published today show the city's explosive market - which since 1999 has seen some homes triple in value and
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Harry, 9, takes on roller hockey world
A boy of nine is set to become one of the youngest players to represent Great Britain at the 2003 roller hockey championships. Harry Taylor was picked when he was just eight to represent his country at the championships. The sporty youngster, from Coldean
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Sewage site plan has 2,000 replies
More than 2,000 people have made comments on eight possible sites for a sewage treatment works. Southern Water has consulted the public about its proposals for the new plant to take waste from the Brighton and Hove area. Now the company will carry out
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Stadium pledge to restrain car use
Football fans at the proposed Falmer stadium would be made to change their travel habits, Brighton and Hove Albion has pledged. Supporters would be forced to use alternatives to their cars, using similar tactics employed at Withdean. About three quarters
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Grant for school technology project
A Chichester-based technology company has been awarded a government grant to develop a computer back-up system designed for schools and colleges. Freedom2 has won a Smart award from the Department of Trade and Industry's Small Business Service, which
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E-shopping beats High Street slump
Online shopping is thriving while High Street spending slumps, according to the Office for National Statistics. The ONS said online shopping continued to grow in January and represented six per cent of all UK retail sales. E-tailing grew by five per cent
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How to make your site make money
The internet used to be billed as the perfect way to make money but few businesses break even on their web site development costs, let alone derive any revenue. Why is this and can anything be done to improve the situation? Web site designer Steve Penfold
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Deal agreed on ambulance pay
Ambulance workers suspended industrial action last night after reaching a pay deal with employers. The decision was made just days after the board of directors of Sussex Ambulance Service NHS Trust (SAST) accused staff of putting patients at risk. Trade
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Running gag is right on thong
Student Alex Putnam thought of a cheeky way to promote a sustainable crop - by running in a G-string made from it. Alex, 20, entered the Sussex Beacon half-marathon on Sunday with his modesty covered in just a thong made of hemp. The Brighton University
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Rival claims restoration bill is outdated
The company running Brighton's Palace Pier has launched an 11th-hour bid to scupper plans to rebuild the rival West Pier. In a late submission to tomorrow's meeting of planners to discuss the scheme by the West Pier Trust and developers St Modwen, it
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Thieves tidied up after themselves
Thieves who stole antique jewellery left their victim's home so tidy he did not know he had been burgled for two days. They took gold cufflinks and dress studs worth £500 from the house in Haywards Heath, replacing the empty boxes where they had found
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'Shirt and tie' tribunal opens
A man instructed to wear a shirt and tie at work is a victim of sexual discrimination, an employment tribunal heard. A dress code brought in by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) stipulated men working in Jobcentre Plus offices across the country
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Plea to save pier starlings
Don't forget the starlings - that's the plea from the Government's conservation watchdog English Nature to planners considering the West Pier proposals. Brighton and Hove City Council will tomorrow look at plans to restoring the derelict West Pier and
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Stolen teddy bears
If any children have brought home little teddy bears recently, the parents may have wondered where they came from. They came from my baby great-granddaughter's grave in Portslade cemetery. What heartache this has caused my granddaughter, still grieving
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Open door alert on jet at 35,000ft
Terrified passengers watched as a man tried to open an airliner door at 35,000ft. It took four members of the cabin crew to wrestle him to the floor in front of 420 passengers on the European Aviation flight from Miami to Gatwick and strap him in his
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Battle to curb rise in tax bill
Homeowners face a four-figure council tax bill as councils and police battle to safeguard services and meet tough Government "green" criteria. Mid Sussex District Council Cabinet members unanimously backed a proposal to increase its council tax claim
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Fans asked to help pay for Rougier
Albion fans have been asked by the club to help pay for new loan capture Tony Rougier. The Seagulls have requested a further donation from the Forty Note Fund towards the wages of Rougier, signed on a month's loan from Reading. Doug Clarke, a trustee
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Barrett should be fit to face Gills
Steve Coppell expects Graham Barrett to be available for Saturday's trip to Gillingham despite an injury scare. The on-loan Arsenal striker dropped out of training yesterday with a hip injury and sat out today's session as a precaution. Boss Steve Coppell
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Homeless expert called in to check costs
A council is calling in a Government consultant to keep down the spiralling costs of helping the homeless. The bill for Arun District Council has doubled in the past year to almost £400,000. The council said the cost was having such a significant impact
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An asset to city
It was with enormous pride and enjoyment I and many others watched the Scouts and Guides take part in their annual St George's Day parade and service at Brighton's Dome. Can we hope, now the Dome is fully functioning, we will again see these splendid
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Appeal for most wanted mobster
FBI agents will offer a $1 million reward on television tomorrow night for help catching one of the world's most wanted mobsters. The hunt for Irish-American crime boss James "Whitey" Bulger, wanted for 19 murders, has spread to Brighton since he went
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Teenage rowdies in clash
Pitched battles between groups of young teenagers broke out in Brighton and Hove city centre last night. Two girls were beaten to the ground and one, just 14, was kicked in the head and had to be taken to hospital for treatment. Another fight, at the
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Thanks to crash medics
My wife and I were recently involved in a car accident and wish to thank the paramedic and ambulance personnel, Sussex Police, the staff at the A&E Royal Sussex County Hospital and residents nearby for the help and support during and after the accident
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Rugby: Heath eye top spot
Haywards Heath can go top of London One by winning arguably their biggest game of the season on Saturday. Heath expect a huge cowd at Whitemans Green as third-placed Hertford visit aiming to complete a double over their Sussex rivals. Victory would make
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Palm door
My late husband, Pat Cullen, and I worked as palmists on Brighton's West Pier for more than ten years. We found the people there friendly and we were all sorry when it closed up. What a shame it has gone down. -Margaret Cullen, Elm Grove, Brighton
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Rugby: Grinstead's boosted by superior firepower
East Grinstead are hoping to combine Sussex Trophy progress with a successful fight against relegation. The London Three South East strugglers, finalists four years ago, beat Bognor 31-7 on Sunday to reach the last four. They are joined by Haywards Heath
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Hockey: Chi problems mount
Chichester slipped to third from bottom in South Premier division one after losing 2-1 at home to Wimbledon. Defending an unbeaten home record, Chi never looked like winning. Johnny Gotham made his debut in goal and was kept busy throughout. Chichester
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Noble effort
Rather than being preoccupied with the West Pier, which had been failing commercially for decades until its closure in 1975, I suggest the Noble Organisation is looking to its own business future and that alone - as it should, being a business. There
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Hockey: Eastbourne stroll to win
Kevin Williams scored four times as Eastbourne eased to a 7-1 win over Kings College London in Kent/Sussex division one. Dan Hill netted twice and Nick Corbett also found the target. Crowborough lost 6-3 at home to Ashford despite goals from skipper Phil
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Time to strike a lasting deal
Thousands of people in Sussex have reason to be grateful to ambulance workers for doing their job so ably. Whether they are working on an emergency at road crash scenes or taking frail pensioners to hospital, they usually act with care and compassion.
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Fools rush in
Yesterday, The Argus published an advertisement placed by all Brighton and Hove's leading conservation and amenity societies. This calls on Brighton and Hove City Council's planning committee to reject the application tomorrow by the West Pier Trust and
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Matthew Clark: Saltdean hot-shots stun Rye
Saltdean United shocked promotion-chasing Rye and Iden United with a 5-2 victory at the Salts in County League division two. This was only Rye's second defeat in the league this season and it gives fourth-placed Saltdean hope in their bid to claim one
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We have to build for our changing needs
Thank goodness there are people out there who are not afraid to build for the future. What a breath of fresh air Brighton and Hove's Endeavour tower will be. If only we can look beyond the here and now and the Nimby syndrome and think about who we are
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Ryman: Axe falls on Rooks trio
Lewes boss Jimmy Quinn has released three players as he bids to rejuvenate his squad. The Rooks will be aiming to end a run of six games without a win when they entertain lowly Banstead in division one south tonight. Quinn has reacted to the recent poor
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Skipper urges Coppell to stay
Albion captain Danny Cullip has thrown his weight behind the 'Steve Must Stay' campaign. Cullip says the players would love Steve Coppell to still be in charge next season and believes managerial stability is "very important" to the future of the Seagulls
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Racing: Plumpton treble ends Moore drought
Sussex trainer Gary Moore, without a winner over jumps for more than two months, roared back with a vengeance at Plumpton yesterday by saddling a 251-1 treble. The Brighton-based handler clicked with Gin Palace and Guru, part of a 13-1 three-timer for
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City shops fail to make top 20
Brighton and Hove has just missed out in a place in the top 20 destinations for shopaholics. The city has moved up two places to 21st in this year's Experian rankings of shopping centres in the UK. The research is endorsed by the British Council of Shopping
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Housing boom may be over
Brighton and Hove's property boom could be over, with flat and house prices at a standstill for the first time in more than ten years. Figures published today show the city's explosive market - which since 1999 has seen some homes triple in value and
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Egg to hit US
Internet bank Egg has taken steps towards a move into the US. The London-based online operator also said it had cut group pre-tax losses by 80 per cent in 2002 to £16.6 million, from £87.8 million a year earlier. Chief executive Paul Gratton said the
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Hardware: TeleAdapt USB MultiCharger
I love complex gadgets and revel in the techno stuff that drops on my desk for review but rarely see anything I would actually buy. The new USB MultiCharger from TeleAdapt is a notable exception and I have already ordered two as gifts. It allows you to
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Cash is seized in drugs swoop
Sussex Police confiscated thousands of pounds of suspected drugs money in one of the first seizures under the new Proceeds of Crime Act. The Act allows police to take suspected drugs cash even though suspects have not been convicted or even charged. Officers
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Stadium pledge to restrain car use
Football fans at the proposed Falmer stadium would be made to change their travel habits, Brighton and Hove Albion has pledged. Supporters would be forced to use alternatives to their cars, using similar tactics employed at Withdean. About three quarters
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Grant for school technology project
A Chichester-based technology company has been awarded a government grant to develop a computer back-up system designed for schools and colleges. Freedom2 has won a Smart award from the Department of Trade and Industry's Small Business Service, which
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Swedes reward helpful Agneta
Sweden's 'unofficial ambassador' to Brighton has won recognition from her country's foreign office after 16 years. If beleaguered England football boss Sven Goran Eriksson fancied a break from life in the spotlight, he would find the perfect shoulder
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Parish gets a taste of heavenly hobby
Transforming water into wine may be beyond him but a Sussex clergyman is turning beer into money for his parish. The Reverend Godfrey Broster set up his own micro-brewery to raise funds to run his churches. With a small population and three historic churches
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Rival claims restoration bill is outdated
The company running Brighton's Palace Pier has launched an 11th-hour bid to scupper plans to rebuild the rival West Pier. In a late submission to tomorrow's meeting of planners to discuss the scheme by the West Pier Trust and developers St Modwen, it
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Thieves tidied up after themselves
Thieves who stole antique jewellery left their victim's home so tidy he did not know he had been burgled for two days. They took gold cufflinks and dress studs worth £500 from the house in Haywards Heath, replacing the empty boxes where they had found
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'Shirt and tie' tribunal opens
A man instructed to wear a shirt and tie at work is a victim of sexual discrimination, an employment tribunal heard. A dress code brought in by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) stipulated men working in Jobcentre Plus offices across the country
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Last orders for local pubs
There can be few activities as appealing as sitting in a quiet country pub, listening to the gentle tinkle of a stream and supping a warm pint. But this pleasure is under threat. High property prices have encouraged chains to sell off less-profitable
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Plea to save pier starlings
Don't forget the starlings - that's the plea from the Government's conservation watchdog English Nature to planners considering the West Pier proposals. Brighton and Hove City Council will tomorrow look at plans to restoring the derelict West Pier and
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Teacher exodus leads to bigger classes
Public school class sizes rose last year because of an exodus of 3,000 teachers. The typical class size in the independent sector, where fees can reach £20,000 a year, increased from 9.7 in 2001 to 10.1 pupils per teacher, according to the Department
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Urban Housewife, by Lizzie Enfield
You need to get out more," said Tim my gay dog-walker friend who had invited himself round for coffee. He had thought it too cold to spend an entire morning on the Downs with his pack and had caught me indulging in a worrying activity. "Working in a cupboard
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Fans asked to help pay for Rougier
Albion fans have been asked by the club to help pay for new loan capture Tony Rougier. The Seagulls have requested a further donation from the Forty Note Fund towards the wages of Rougier, signed on a month's loan from Reading. Doug Clarke, a trustee
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Barrett should be fit to face Gills
Steve Coppell expects Graham Barrett to be available for Saturday's trip to Gillingham despite an injury scare. The on-loan Arsenal striker dropped out of training yesterday with a hip injury and sat out today's session as a precaution. Boss Steve Coppell
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John Sergeant, Theatre Royal, Brighton, February 23
"Gosh, what a nice reception," exclaimed John Sergeant as he made his low-key and discreet entrance on to the Theatre Royal stage. Right from the start, the modest former chief political correspondent for the BBC appeared humble, humorous and well aware
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An asset to city
It was with enormous pride and enjoyment I and many others watched the Scouts and Guides take part in their annual St George's Day parade and service at Brighton's Dome. Can we hope, now the Dome is fully functioning, we will again see these splendid
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Trams info out-of-date
One wonders whether Peter Bailey (Letters, February 6 and 20) knows about modern trams. Has he studied the tram subway operation in Brussels and Philadelphia? Trams have moved on since 1939, thanks to technology. -Mike Walsh, Nesbitt Road, Brighton
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MP joins rebellion against Iraq war
Brighton Kemp Town MP Des Turner is backing a Westminster rebellion against war on Iraq. The Labour MP has signed an amendment that states Prime Minister Tony Blair has not yet proved the case for military action. The move puts him on course to vote against
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Boxing: Thomas disqualified
Brighton light-middle Micky Thomas was disqualified after flooring Tottenham's Joel Ani with a left hook after being ordered to break. Thomas was disqualified after 1min.55sec of the third round at Streatham. There were worrying moments as Ani was attended
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Appeal for most wanted mobster
FBI agents will offer a $1 million reward on television tomorrow night for help catching one of the world's most wanted mobsters. The hunt for Irish-American crime boss James "Whitey" Bulger, wanted for 19 murders, has spread to Brighton since he went
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Badly malled
Once upon a time, the frontage at Churchill Square's shops was owned by Brighton and Hove City Council - one half of a painfully obviously missing town square. Doubling its area and wrapping shops around three sides would have been a service to both community
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Rugby: Heath eye top spot
Haywards Heath can go top of London One by winning arguably their biggest game of the season on Saturday. Heath expect a huge cowd at Whitemans Green as third-placed Hertford visit aiming to complete a double over their Sussex rivals. Victory would make
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Rugby: Heath cruise to win
Haywards Heath fielded just two of their team who won at Winchester the previous day, plus top try scorer Henry Goodburn, as they won 28-11 at Eastbourne. Jamie O'Brien was outstanding at No. 10 for Heath as they overcame an 11-6 half-time deficit having
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Palm door
My late husband, Pat Cullen, and I worked as palmists on Brighton's West Pier for more than ten years. We found the people there friendly and we were all sorry when it closed up. What a shame it has gone down. -Margaret Cullen, Elm Grove, Brighton
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Rugby: Grinstead's boosted by superior firepower
East Grinstead are hoping to combine Sussex Trophy progress with a successful fight against relegation. The London Three South East strugglers, finalists four years ago, beat Bognor 31-7 on Sunday to reach the last four. They are joined by Haywards Heath
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Noble effort
Rather than being preoccupied with the West Pier, which had been failing commercially for decades until its closure in 1975, I suggest the Noble Organisation is looking to its own business future and that alone - as it should, being a business. There
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Hockey: Crunch time for Lewes
Lewes have seven games left to avoid relegation from National League division two. A 2-1 defeat away to Indian Gymkhana left Lewes two points above the relegation play-off spot. Lewes have still got to play the two teams below them but they must start
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Hockey: Eastbourne stroll to win
Kevin Williams scored four times as Eastbourne eased to a 7-1 win over Kings College London in Kent/Sussex division one. Dan Hill netted twice and Nick Corbett also found the target. Crowborough lost 6-3 at home to Ashford despite goals from skipper Phil
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Prop up bar
Pubs once to be found in almost every village and on many street corners in towns, are closing all the time. Now the Campaign for Real Ale is launching National Pub Week in a bid to save the humble local. Camra will have its work cut out to keep traditional
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Hockey: Brighton back on the title trail
Brighton got their promotion campaign back on track with a 5-3 win over Old Williamsonians in the Kent/Sussex Regional League. Having suffered their first defeat of the season to title rivals Tunbridge Wells the previous week, Brighton desperately needed
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Time to strike a lasting deal
Thousands of people in Sussex have reason to be grateful to ambulance workers for doing their job so ably. Whether they are working on an emergency at road crash scenes or taking frail pensioners to hospital, they usually act with care and compassion.
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Fools rush in
Yesterday, The Argus published an advertisement placed by all Brighton and Hove's leading conservation and amenity societies. This calls on Brighton and Hove City Council's planning committee to reject the application tomorrow by the West Pier Trust and
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We have to build for our changing needs
Thank goodness there are people out there who are not afraid to build for the future. What a breath of fresh air Brighton and Hove's Endeavour tower will be. If only we can look beyond the here and now and the Nimby syndrome and think about who we are
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Dr Martens: Reds gamble on Vines
Crawley Town's chief executive admitted today that upgrading Francis Vines from caretaker to permanent manager was "a bit of a gamble." But Steve Duly and his directors believe their punt will pay off and Vines will lead Reds into the Conference. Seven
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Barrett should be fit to face Gills
Steve Coppell expects Graham Barrett to be available for Saturday's trip to Gillingham despite an injury scare. The on-loan Arsenal striker dropped out of training yesterday with a hip injury and sat out today's session as a precaution. Boss Steve Coppell
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Fans asked to help pay for Rougier
Albion fans have been asked by the club to help pay for new loan capture Tony Rougier. The Seagulls have requested a further donation from the Forty Note Fund towards the wages of Rougier, signed on a month's loan from Reading. Doug Clarke, a trustee
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Pupils' peek at new school
Excited Brighton and Hove children were given a sneak preview of their new school. They took an exclusive look at the building they will move into in September as part of a safety demonstration. The Year 4 pupils at St Andrew's School, Hove, donned hard
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Egg to hit US
Internet bank Egg has taken steps towards a move into the US. The London-based online operator also said it had cut group pre-tax losses by 80 per cent in 2002 to £16.6 million, from £87.8 million a year earlier. Chief executive Paul Gratton said the
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Software: Datafort business back-up solution
About 80 per cent of UK companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, have inadequate back-up facilities. Downtime could cost them everything but Datafort of Guildford has come up with a remarkably cost-effective solution. Its product can
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Hardware: TeleAdapt USB MultiCharger
I love complex gadgets and revel in the techno stuff that drops on my desk for review but rarely see anything I would actually buy. The new USB MultiCharger from TeleAdapt is a notable exception and I have already ordered two as gifts. It allows you to
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Clean-up of city streets for spring
A spring clean of streets will remove chewing gum from pavements and get rid of graffiti. Brighton and Hove City Council is also installing a further 268 litter bins throughout the city. Environment councillor Chris Morley said: "It is the first time
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Cash is seized in drugs swoop
Sussex Police confiscated thousands of pounds of suspected drugs money in one of the first seizures under the new Proceeds of Crime Act. The Act allows police to take suspected drugs cash even though suspects have not been convicted or even charged. Officers
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Award for Sussex ISP
Fastnet International, the Brighton-based internet service provider, has won a coveted award. The company triumphed over the likes of Pipex and Demon to win the award for best small business ISP by the Internet Services Providers' Association (ISPA).
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Swedes reward helpful Agneta
Sweden's 'unofficial ambassador' to Brighton has won recognition from her country's foreign office after 16 years. If beleaguered England football boss Sven Goran Eriksson fancied a break from life in the spotlight, he would find the perfect shoulder
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Walker attacks trainee jockey
Apprentice jockey Dominique Webb was punched twice in the face by a dog walker who objected to her riding on a footpath. Stunned Dominique, 19, was left with mild concussion and shock after the attack near The Gallops in Lewes. She said: "I don't understand
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Parish gets a taste of heavenly hobby
Transforming water into wine may be beyond him but a Sussex clergyman is turning beer into money for his parish. The Reverend Godfrey Broster set up his own micro-brewery to raise funds to run his churches. With a small population and three historic churches
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Lost hawk found in gift shop
Shopkeeper Alan Pockney could not believe his eyes when a huge bird of prey swooped into his store through the open front door and made itself at home. It settled in the corner of the shop while owner Mr Pockney and a shopper stood frozen to the spot.
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Plea to save pier starlings
Don't forget the starlings - that's the plea from the Government's conservation watchdog English Nature to planners considering the West Pier proposals. Brighton and Hove City Council will tomorrow look at plans to restoring the derelict West Pier and
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Last orders for local pubs
There can be few activities as appealing as sitting in a quiet country pub, listening to the gentle tinkle of a stream and supping a warm pint. But this pleasure is under threat. High property prices have encouraged chains to sell off less-profitable
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Finance firm expands in city
Stockbroking and financial services company Edward Jones plans to increase the number of offices it has in Brighton and recruit more investment representatives. To give people an insight into the career opportunities on offer, Edward Jones is holding
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Teacher exodus leads to bigger classes
Public school class sizes rose last year because of an exodus of 3,000 teachers. The typical class size in the independent sector, where fees can reach £20,000 a year, increased from 9.7 in 2001 to 10.1 pupils per teacher, according to the Department
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Support appreciated
On Thursday, February 13, the funeral of a dear friend and colleague was held at St Phillip's Church, New Church Road, Hove. We extend our thanks to the residents of the road for allowing us to use their usual parking spaces, the See Saw Playgroup for
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Urban Housewife, by Lizzie Enfield
You need to get out more," said Tim my gay dog-walker friend who had invited himself round for coffee. He had thought it too cold to spend an entire morning on the Downs with his pack and had caught me indulging in a worrying activity. "Working in a cupboard
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Couple to stay at animal sanctuary
A couple who transformed a smallholding into a sanctuary for animals have been given permission to live there themselves. Michael and Jill Brennan care for more than 100 chickens, ducks and goats at the site in West Street, Sompting, near Worthing. Worthing
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Seafront cycle route gets the green light
Work on a £1 million seafront cycle lane could begin next year. Leading Worthing councillors agreed a schedule of work for the route from Sea Lane, Ferring, to Western Road, Worthing, at a meeting last night. A borough council report also outlined how
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John Sergeant, Theatre Royal, Brighton, February 23
"Gosh, what a nice reception," exclaimed John Sergeant as he made his low-key and discreet entrance on to the Theatre Royal stage. Right from the start, the modest former chief political correspondent for the BBC appeared humble, humorous and well aware
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Girl goes missing
A girl of 15 has prompted a police search after going missing from home. Raina Dunne was last seen by a friend at 6.30pm on Sunday in Ashburnham Road, Hastings. Police are concerned for her welfare and have made an appeal for help in tracing her. She
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Garage raided at knifepoint
Raiders held up a garage worker at knifepoint before ordering him to open the safe. The three men escaped with a considerable amount of cash, cigarettes and phone cards from a Total garage. They struck on Sunday at 9pm while the worker was alone inside
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Drunken youngster punches bus driver
A bus driver suffered a broken nose after being punched by a drunken boy. The 55-year-old was attacked after refusing to let the youth board his Eastbourne Buses bus in Seaside. He also suffered facial bruising in the assault, which happened at the junction
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Trams info out-of-date
One wonders whether Peter Bailey (Letters, February 6 and 20) knows about modern trams. Has he studied the tram subway operation in Brussels and Philadelphia? Trams have moved on since 1939, thanks to technology. -Mike Walsh, Nesbitt Road, Brighton
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MP joins rebellion against Iraq war
Brighton Kemp Town MP Des Turner is backing a Westminster rebellion against war on Iraq. The Labour MP has signed an amendment that states Prime Minister Tony Blair has not yet proved the case for military action. The move puts him on course to vote against
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Boxing: Thomas disqualified
Brighton light-middle Micky Thomas was disqualified after flooring Tottenham's Joel Ani with a left hook after being ordered to break. Thomas was disqualified after 1min.55sec of the third round at Streatham. There were worrying moments as Ani was attended
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Boxing: Thornton KO in 77 seconds
Mark Thornton needed just 77 seconds to secure victory over Freddie Yemofio at Streatham. The Horsham light-middleweight knocked down his opponent twice in their scheduled four-rounder at Streatham. He said: "I enjoyed that. I had a game plan and it worked
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Badly malled
Once upon a time, the frontage at Churchill Square's shops was owned by Brighton and Hove City Council - one half of a painfully obviously missing town square. Doubling its area and wrapping shops around three sides would have been a service to both community
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Rugby: Heath cruise to win
Haywards Heath fielded just two of their team who won at Winchester the previous day, plus top try scorer Henry Goodburn, as they won 28-11 at Eastbourne. Jamie O'Brien was outstanding at No. 10 for Heath as they overcame an 11-6 half-time deficit having
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Bird brained
Shadow the hawk caused a stir when he flew into a gift shop at Saltdean and decided to stay there. Luckily, the giant bird of prey was quickly reunited with his owner, thanks to good work by the East Sussex Wildlife Rescue Service. It was all a great
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Hockey: Crunch time for Lewes
Lewes have seven games left to avoid relegation from National League division two. A 2-1 defeat away to Indian Gymkhana left Lewes two points above the relegation play-off spot. Lewes have still got to play the two teams below them but they must start
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Prop up bar
Pubs once to be found in almost every village and on many street corners in towns, are closing all the time. Now the Campaign for Real Ale is launching National Pub Week in a bid to save the humble local. Camra will have its work cut out to keep traditional
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Pies and fries
Voice of The Argus (February 15) rightly states that "almost every big building in Brighton and Hove has been an architectural disaster" but might have added that although they were welcomed with open arms by councillors, it was against the wishes and
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Hockey: Brighton back on the title trail
Brighton got their promotion campaign back on track with a 5-3 win over Old Williamsonians in the Kent/Sussex Regional League. Having suffered their first defeat of the season to title rivals Tunbridge Wells the previous week, Brighton desperately needed
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Matthew Clark: Round-Up
Eastbourne Town maintained their fourteen point lead at the top of County League division one with a 4-2 victory over Broadbridge Heath at the Saffrons. Goals from Yemi Odubade (two), Lee Walsh and Nick Barden secured Town's twentieth win of the campaign
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Senior Cup: Hillians skipper back for replay
Burgess Hill have captain Adie Downey available for their fourth round replay with Rye & Iden United at Leylands Park tonight. Downey missed the goalless stalemate in the first game due to a neck injury and was suspended for Saturday's 4-0 win against
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Ryman: Rebels boss waits on striker
Worthing boss Barry Lloyd is still waiting to hear whether he will be allowed to sign striker Phil Churchill. Churchill starts up front in tonight's home clash with Walton and Hersham in place of suspended Mark Knee. But the situation has been clouded
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Dr Martens: Reds gamble on Vines
Crawley Town's chief executive admitted today that upgrading Francis Vines from caretaker to permanent manager was "a bit of a gamble." But Steve Duly and his directors believe their punt will pay off and Vines will lead Reds into the Conference. Seven
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Barrett should be fit to face Gills
Steve Coppell expects Graham Barrett to be available for Saturday's trip to Gillingham despite an injury scare. The on-loan Arsenal striker dropped out of training yesterday with a hip injury and sat out today's session as a precaution. Boss Steve Coppell
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Fans asked to help pay for Rougier
Albion fans have been asked by the club to help pay for new loan capture Tony Rougier. The Seagulls have requested a further donation from the Forty Note Fund towards the wages of Rougier, signed on a month's loan from Reading. Doug Clarke, a trustee
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2,000 replies over sewage site plan
More than 2,000 people have made comments on eight possible sites for a sewage treatment works. Southern Water has consulted the public about its proposals for the new plant to take waste from the Brighton and Hove area. Now the company will carry out
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Pupils' peek at new school
Excited Brighton and Hove children were given a sneak preview of their new school. They took an exclusive look at the building they will move into in September as part of a safety demonstration. The Year 4 pupils at St Andrew's School, Hove, donned hard
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Harry, 9, takes on roller hockey world
A boy of nine is set to become one of the youngest players to represent Great Britain at the 2003 roller hockey championships. Harry Taylor was picked when he was just eight to represent his country at the championships. The sporty youngster, from Coldean
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Vandals torch beach hut
Police have questioned two teenagers following an arson attack on a beach chalet at the start of the half-term holiday. Firefighters were called to the smokelogged chalet near Worthing's Aquarena swimming pool at 9.30am yesterday. They extinguished some
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Software: Datafort business back-up solution
About 80 per cent of UK companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, have inadequate back-up facilities. Downtime could cost them everything but Datafort of Guildford has come up with a remarkably cost-effective solution. Its product can
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Sewage site plan has 2,000 replies
More than 2,000 people have made comments on eight possible sites for a sewage treatment works. Southern Water has consulted the public about its proposals for the new plant to take waste from the Brighton and Hove area. Now the company will carry out
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Clean-up of city streets for spring
A spring clean of streets will remove chewing gum from pavements and get rid of graffiti. Brighton and Hove City Council is also installing a further 268 litter bins throughout the city. Environment councillor Chris Morley said: "It is the first time
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Award for Sussex ISP
Fastnet International, the Brighton-based internet service provider, has won a coveted award. The company triumphed over the likes of Pipex and Demon to win the award for best small business ISP by the Internet Services Providers' Association (ISPA).
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E-shopping beats High Street slump
Online shopping is thriving while High Street spending slumps, according to the Office for National Statistics. The ONS said online shopping continued to grow in January and represented six per cent of all UK retail sales. E-tailing grew by five per cent
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How to make your site make money
The internet used to be billed as the perfect way to make money but few businesses break even on their web site development costs, let alone derive any revenue. Why is this and can anything be done to improve the situation? Web site designer Steve Penfold
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Walker attacks trainee jockey
Apprentice jockey Dominique Webb was punched twice in the face by a dog walker who objected to her riding on a footpath. Stunned Dominique, 19, was left with mild concussion and shock after the attack near The Gallops in Lewes. She said: "I don't understand
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Deal agreed on ambulance pay
Ambulance workers suspended industrial action last night after reaching a pay deal with employers. The decision was made just days after the board of directors of Sussex Ambulance Service NHS Trust (SAST) accused staff of putting patients at risk. Trade
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Running gag is right on thong
Student Alex Putnam thought of a cheeky way to promote a sustainable crop - by running in a G-string made from it. Alex, 20, entered the Sussex Beacon half-marathon on Sunday with his modesty covered in just a thong made of hemp. The Brighton University
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Lost hawk found in gift shop
Shopkeeper Alan Pockney could not believe his eyes when a huge bird of prey swooped into his store through the open front door and made itself at home. It settled in the corner of the shop while owner Mr Pockney and a shopper stood frozen to the spot.
