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Runway blues strike a chord
When you got trouble, there's only one thing to do - strap on a battered guitar and sing the blues. And when "the man" wants to build an aircraft runway through your back garden, brother, you got trouble. People living in Charlwood face the prospect of
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What cheek!
I was taken aback by the survey by Brighton and Hove City Council and Halcrow consultancy about transport and travel needs. Respondents are asked to provide full address, all residents' occupations, and household income. Obviously, one is at liberty to
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Cynical delay
I am furious at the Noble Organisation's seemingly cynical attempts to delay the restoration of the West Pier. Not only did it change the name of the Palace Pier without consulting the people of Sussex but also this latest attempt to delay rebuilding
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Home Truths, with Jacqui Bealing
Jake and Rafia have returned from their holiday to New Zealand with a funny story. While at a Maori evening, J, R and their kids were asked to sing a song. They had just been entertained by the native New Zealanders with an exuberant performance steeped
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Falmer has best transport links
A community stadium at Falmer would be ideal for park-and-ride schemes an inquiry into the proposed stadium has been told. Most football fans, however, would find it difficult to walk there, according to civil engineering expert Andreas Markides who gave
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Albion hold Ipswich
Albion staged a superb second half fightback to prove they can pick up results without Bobby Zamora. His replacement Anthony Rougier was the hero as the Seagulls kept their survival bid on course with a battling first away point for four matches. Rougier
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Duke leads tribute to Navy dead
The Duke of York has led tributes to the six British servicemen killed when two Royal Navy helicopters collided over the Persian Gulf on Saturday. The former Royal Navy Flight Commander, who flew Sea Kings in the Falklands conflict, said he was "shocked
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Protesters hijack radio station
Anti-war protesters hijacked national radio to promote a peace rally in Brighton on Friday night. Listeners to the 1pm BBC Radio 4 news bulletin yesterday were stunned to hear a pirate broadcast, promoting the demonstration in Brighton, cut in over the
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Anti-war demo turns on police
Police have criticised a minority of protesters who caused trouble at an anti-war demonstration in Brighton on Friday night. Fourteen people were arrested when 250 demonstrators marched through Brighton in opposition to the war on Iraq. Bottles, flour
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Gerry Armstrong: Gunners are own worst enemies
I cannot say I was surprised to see Arsenal go out of the Champions League. I predicted they would get beaten by Valencia in this column last week and unfortunately I was proved right. They gave themselves way too much to do against a team who have one
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Terrace Talk, with Roz South
A number of fascinating things about football supporters were revealed to me a few days ago. Apparently, the whole sorry bunch of us are addicted to some very dubious practices which include an uncontrolled need to gamble, an equally uncontrolled need
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Last orders for historic city pub
One of Brighton's oldest pubs finally called time on Friday as regulars returned to claim a piece of drinking nostalgia. Faded photos advertising long-forgotten beers well past their sell-by dates may not appeal to many. Nor would crates filled with freshly-washed
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Home truths
Please bear in mind that when the Noble Organisation obtained the lease of the Palace Pier, it was on condition that the sea-damaged Palace Pier Theatre was to be rebuilt. Perhaps the Noble Organisation should look to its own, so far unfulfilled, obligations
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Bryan Ferry gets 'quickie' divorce
Unlucky-in-love rock star Bryan Ferry has divorced his wife after discovering she was cheating on him. The Sussex-based singer was granted a decree nisi at the High Court Family Division in London yesterday. His wife Lucy admitted adultery but it has
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Still grounded
While touring the South, I came across a rather excellent museum at Shoreham Airport, stuffed to the brim with superb exhibits. However, as a disabled person and wheelchair-bound, it was while looking at external exhibits I found the area looking as though
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Futile chaos
As everybody knows, there is no need for the proposed re-routing of buses at Palmeira Square, Hove. Pedestrianisation will cause utter chaos. To alter the roads and lights will be very expensive and add to another increase in council tax, which is totally
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Protection is a must
Matthew Hobday was trusted by most people who knew him at two creches where he worked in Brighton. But he has now pleaded guilty at Lewes Crown Court to making indecent photographs of children. He has been barred from working with children again and placed
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Wake up - diversity makes a great city
I was most pleased to see the Government had common sense in allowing Brighton's West Pier refurbishment to go ahead. Let us hope the same happens with Falmer. Recently, I saw the front-page article about the King Alfred redevelopment (The Argus, March
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Barrett hails Albion fans
Albion's on-loan Arsenal striker Graham Barrett has praised supporters for sticking by him during his goal drought. The young Irishman's only goal for the Seagulls so far was in manager Steve Coppell's first match in charge five months ago. But he insists
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Sussex aid worker fears for refugees
A former student of Brighton College has flown into the middle of the Iraq war to help avert a possible humanitarian crisis. Alex Renton, an aid worker for Oxfam who grew up in Lewes, is working at a refugee camp in Jordan on the border with Iraq. He
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My fears as sirens sounded
Like most people, Paula Horton is anxiously watching each TV news bulletin about the unfolding war in Iraq. But her prime purpose is to scan the faces of the troops in the background for a glimpse of her sons. Paula's two oldest sons, Alistair and James
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Medics banned from working overtime
Paramedics taking part in industrial action in Sussex have been banned from working overtime by ambulance bosses. Sussex Ambulance Service NHS Trust (SAST) has been sending employees home who refuse to abandon their action when working overtime. Members
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Ipswich 1 Albion 0
Albion staged a superb second half fightback to prove they can pick up results without Bobby Zamora. His replacement Anthony Rougier was the hero as the Seagulls kept their survival bid on course with a battling first away point for four matches. Rougier
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Ipswich 2 Albion 2: Blow by blow
Albion skipper Danny Cullip defended well inside his own area in the early exchanges when Wright headed on to striker Counago. The free-scoring Spaniard tried to turn and make room for himself, but Albion's captain watched him all the way and the danger
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Ipswich v Albion: The Teams
Albion will attempt to defy statistical logic at Portman Road today by achieving a result without Bobby Zamora. The Seagulls' goalscoring ace was sidelined from the clash against play-off pursuing Ipswich by a slight hamstring tear sustained in Tuesday's
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Runway blues strike a chord
When you got trouble, there's only one thing to do - strap on a battered guitar and sing the blues. And when "the man" wants to build an aircraft runway through your back garden, brother, you got trouble. People living in Charlwood face the prospect of
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Date
Dog's cardigan sparks pub row
Three people were hurt when a pub brawl broke out over a chihuahua's cardigan and bonnet. William Gunn believed his beloved dog Bambi had been run over after she ran off during a row at a city centre pub. After searching for his pet, Gunn returned to
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What cheek!
I was taken aback by the survey by Brighton and Hove City Council and Halcrow consultancy about transport and travel needs. Respondents are asked to provide full address, all residents' occupations, and household income. Obviously, one is at liberty to
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Date
Barrett hails Albion fans
Albion's on-loan Arsenal striker Graham Barrett has praised supporters for sticking by him during his goal drought. The young Irishman's only goal for the Seagulls so far was in manager Steve Coppell's first match in charge five months ago. But he insists
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'Mass' surrender of Iraqi troops
Thousands of Iraqi troops were reported to have surrendered in the wake of the Allied invasion into southern Iraq. Iraq's 51st Infantry division, which consisted of 8,000 men and as many as 200 tanks, surrendered to coalition troops on Saturday morning
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Duke leads tribute to Navy dead
The Duke of York has led tributes to the six British servicemen killed when two Royal Navy helicopters collided over the Persian Gulf on Saturday. The former Royal Navy Flight Commander, who flew Sea Kings in the Falklands conflict, said he was "shocked
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Anti-war demo turns on police
Police have criticised a minority of protesters who caused trouble at an anti-war demonstration in Brighton on Friday night. Fourteen people were arrested when 250 demonstrators marched through Brighton in opposition to the war on Iraq. Bottles, flour
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Inside View: Nathan Jones
This has been a very hard and testing week but one in which we can take great pride. We've taken three points from six and in all honesty we deserved a little more. But we have to be happy on the whole. Nottingham Forest came to the Withdean in good form
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Gerry Armstrong: Gunners are own worst enemies
I cannot say I was surprised to see Arsenal go out of the Champions League. I predicted they would get beaten by Valencia in this column last week and unfortunately I was proved right. They gave themselves way too much to do against a team who have one
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Date
Terrace Talk, with Roz South
A number of fascinating things about football supporters were revealed to me a few days ago. Apparently, the whole sorry bunch of us are addicted to some very dubious practices which include an uncontrolled need to gamble, an equally uncontrolled need
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Date
Last orders for historic city pub
One of Brighton's oldest pubs finally called time on Friday as regulars returned to claim a piece of drinking nostalgia. Faded photos advertising long-forgotten beers well past their sell-by dates may not appeal to many. Nor would crates filled with freshly-washed
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Bryan Ferry gets 'quickie' divorce
Unlucky-in-love rock star Bryan Ferry has divorced his wife after discovering she was cheating on him. The Sussex-based singer was granted a decree nisi at the High Court Family Division in London yesterday. His wife Lucy admitted adultery but it has
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City link
There is a connection with Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company and the Crawley bus accident (The Argus, March 11). When Arriva ceased to operate in Crawley and handed over to Metrobus, a Go Ahead company, it acquired three single-deckers from Brighton
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Quicker fix
The attack by the Green Party on our recently launched City Direct project is utterly misinformed (Letters, March 14). City Direct uses new technology to make it easier for residents to report problems such as abandoned vehicles or broken street lights
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Musical plea
Angry villagers in Charlwood, near Crawley, are releasing a CD protesting against any plans to expand nearby Gatwick. The humorous songs will give their cause greater publicity and bring it to a much wider audience. Let's hope that like the planes the
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Family's plea to missing teacher
Police were today continuing their search for a teacher feared kidnapped after her mother made an emotional appeal over her disappearance. Jane Longhurst, 31, vanished after leaving the home in Brighton she shares with her partner just over a week ago
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King piles on agony for Scots
Alex King proved he still has a part to play in the England set-up with a near faultless display of place-kicking last night. The former Brighton College outside half slotted an early penalty and then converted ten of 11 tries as England A thrashed their
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It's time, sadly
The Quadrant pub opposite the Clock Tower is a fine old fashioned pub in the heart of Brighton. But, sadly, it is closing after more than 150 years to make way for a modern development. Luckily, the historic building has been listed and will stay while
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Creche worker banned over porn
A volunteer creche worker used a borrowed laptop computer to download hundreds of pornographic images of children. Father-of-one Matthew Hobday, of Golf Drive, Brighton, was yesterday sentenced to a three-year community rehabilitation order and told to
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Protection is a must
Matthew Hobday was trusted by most people who knew him at two creches where he worked in Brighton. But he has now pleaded guilty at Lewes Crown Court to making indecent photographs of children. He has been barred from working with children again and placed
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Swollen piles
How disappointed I am in all three proposals for the King Alfred site in Hove. All these buildings are monumental in size and so ostentatiously overdesigned they seem to be simply realisations of their creators' egos. That we have ended up with three
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Basketball: Thunder need one win
One win out of two will clinch home court advantage for Worthing Thunder but their skipper wants to do it in style. Gaylon Moore will pick himself up off his sick bed tonight after recovering from food poisoning and lead his side against second-placed
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Motorsport: Bullimores are winning team
Steve Bullimore is looking to continue his winning start to the season with a little help from wife Helen. The Haywards Heath bike rider recorded two wins and a second place in the Supertwins class of the BEMSEE club nationwide series at Brands Hatch.
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Cricket: England captains share expertise
Three England captains got together at Brighton College to share their knowledge and expertise. Mike Gatting, Chris Cowdrey and Clare Connor took part in an coaching conference. England women's skipper Connor, a teacher at the College, organised the all-day
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Rugby: King piles on agony for Scots
Alex King proved he still has a part to play in the England set-up with a near faultless display of place-kicking last night. The former Brighton College outside half slotted an early penalty and then converted ten of 11 tries as England A thrashed their
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Date
Barrett hails Albion fans
Albion's on-loan Arsenal striker Graham Barrett has praised supporters for sticking by him during his goal drought. The young Irishman's only goal for the Seagulls so far was in manager Steve Coppell's first match in charge five months ago. But he insists
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Medics banned from working overtime
Paramedics taking part in industrial action in Sussex have been banned from working overtime by ambulance bosses. Sussex Ambulance Service NHS Trust (SAST) has been sending employees home who refuse to abandon their action when working overtime. Members
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Schools warned about racial tension
Schools across Sussex are being urged to be ready to deal with an increase in racism as the war in Iraq develops. The National Union of Teachers (NUT) is warning headteachers to expect a rise in Islamophobia and anti-semitism, aroused by high emotions
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Gatwick bomb suspect charged
A 40-year-old Portuguese man has been remanded in custody charged in connection with the discovery of two home-made bombs at a flat near Gatwick Airport. Jose Ivo Pestana appeared at Crawley Magistrates Court on Saturday facing one charge under the 1883
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Ipswich 1 Albion 0
Albion staged a superb second half fightback to prove they can pick up results without Bobby Zamora. His replacement Anthony Rougier was the hero as the Seagulls kept their survival bid on course with a battling first away point for four matches. Rougier
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Date
Ipswich v Albion: The Teams
Albion will attempt to defy statistical logic at Portman Road today by achieving a result without Bobby Zamora. The Seagulls' goalscoring ace was sidelined from the clash against play-off pursuing Ipswich by a slight hamstring tear sustained in Tuesday's
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Date
Dog's cardigan sparks pub row
Three people were hurt when a pub brawl broke out over a chihuahua's cardigan and bonnet. William Gunn believed his beloved dog Bambi had been run over after she ran off during a row at a city centre pub. After searching for his pet, Gunn returned to
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Draw the line
It is ironic the Government decided to not call-in the West Pier at the same time as the eminent City Forum enjoined that planning should strive for excellence (The Argus, March 14). On a scale of mediocrity, the St Modwen plans were about average, which
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Date
Barrett hails Albion fans
Albion's on-loan Arsenal striker Graham Barrett has praised supporters for sticking by him during his goal drought. The young Irishman's only goal for the Seagulls so far was in manager Steve Coppell's first match in charge five months ago. But he insists
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Beasant wants No.1 jersey
Dave Beasant has warned Michel Kuipers he will have to fight for the right to be considered Albion's No. 1 again. Beasant, presented with a cake at the training ground on Thursday to celebrate his 44th birthday, is not about to blow the candles out on
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Petty rows threaten art deco flats
Brighton's long-standing seafront eyesore Embassy Court can be saved but only if landlords stop squabbling, a judge has ruled. Former landlords of the dilapidated art deco building have been blamed for letting it fall into disrepair by dragging petty
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Date
'Mass' surrender of Iraqi troops
Thousands of Iraqi troops were reported to have surrendered in the wake of the Allied invasion into southern Iraq. Iraq's 51st Infantry division, which consisted of 8,000 men and as many as 200 tanks, surrendered to coalition troops on Saturday morning
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Saddam mystery continues
US intelligence analysts remain divided over whether Saddam Hussein is dead or alive following an air strike on an Iraqi leadership bunker on the opening night of the war. "We don't know," one US official told The Washington Times. "We just don't know
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Date
Inside View: Nathan Jones
This has been a very hard and testing week but one in which we can take great pride. We've taken three points from six and in all honesty we deserved a little more. But we have to be happy on the whole. Nottingham Forest came to the Withdean in good form
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Date
Thousands join peace rallies
Thousands of anti-war protesters joined peace rallies in London and across the UK on Saturday. An estimated 100,000 people packed the streets of the capital on a march to Hyde Park to protest against the war on Iraq. Campaigners were hoping as many as
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Date
City link
There is a connection with Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company and the Crawley bus accident (The Argus, March 11). When Arriva ceased to operate in Crawley and handed over to Metrobus, a Go Ahead company, it acquired three single-deckers from Brighton
-
Date
Quicker fix
The attack by the Green Party on our recently launched City Direct project is utterly misinformed (Letters, March 14). City Direct uses new technology to make it easier for residents to report problems such as abandoned vehicles or broken street lights
-
Date
Musical plea
Angry villagers in Charlwood, near Crawley, are releasing a CD protesting against any plans to expand nearby Gatwick. The humorous songs will give their cause greater publicity and bring it to a much wider audience. Let's hope that like the planes the
-
Date
Family's plea to missing teacher
Police were today continuing their search for a teacher feared kidnapped after her mother made an emotional appeal over her disappearance. Jane Longhurst, 31, vanished after leaving the home in Brighton she shares with her partner just over a week ago
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Date
Time's up
Increasingly, I see letters in The Argus professing dismay at some "outlandish" proposals being put forward by Brighton and Hove City Council and being supported by Ken Bodfish. I have voted Labour all my life but am increasingly taking stock of the actions
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Date
King piles on agony for Scots
Alex King proved he still has a part to play in the England set-up with a near faultless display of place-kicking last night. The former Brighton College outside half slotted an early penalty and then converted ten of 11 tries as England A thrashed their
-
Date
It's time, sadly
The Quadrant pub opposite the Clock Tower is a fine old fashioned pub in the heart of Brighton. But, sadly, it is closing after more than 150 years to make way for a modern development. Luckily, the historic building has been listed and will stay while
-
Date
Creche worker banned over porn
A volunteer creche worker used a borrowed laptop computer to download hundreds of pornographic images of children. Father-of-one Matthew Hobday, of Golf Drive, Brighton, was yesterday sentenced to a three-year community rehabilitation order and told to
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Date
Ill wind
The proposed tower blocks on Hove seafront would make a dramatic architectural statement but what of their environmental effects? Tall buildings can give rise to severe wind effects on the lee side. Where the site is already exposed - for example, on
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Date
Swollen piles
How disappointed I am in all three proposals for the King Alfred site in Hove. All these buildings are monumental in size and so ostentatiously overdesigned they seem to be simply realisations of their creators' egos. That we have ended up with three
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Date
Basketball: Thunder need one win
One win out of two will clinch home court advantage for Worthing Thunder but their skipper wants to do it in style. Gaylon Moore will pick himself up off his sick bed tonight after recovering from food poisoning and lead his side against second-placed
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Date
Motorsport: Bullimores are winning team
Steve Bullimore is looking to continue his winning start to the season with a little help from wife Helen. The Haywards Heath bike rider recorded two wins and a second place in the Supertwins class of the BEMSEE club nationwide series at Brands Hatch.
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Date
Cricket: England captains share expertise
Three England captains got together at Brighton College to share their knowledge and expertise. Mike Gatting, Chris Cowdrey and Clare Connor took part in an coaching conference. England women's skipper Connor, a teacher at the College, organised the all-day
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Date
Rugby: King piles on agony for Scots
Alex King proved he still has a part to play in the England set-up with a near faultless display of place-kicking last night. The former Brighton College outside half slotted an early penalty and then converted ten of 11 tries as England A thrashed their
-
Date
Schools warned about racial tension
Schools across Sussex are being urged to be ready to deal with an increase in racism as the war in Iraq develops. The National Union of Teachers (NUT) is warning headteachers to expect a rise in Islamophobia and anti-semitism, aroused by high emotions
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Date
Gatwick bomb suspect charged
A 40-year-old Portuguese man has been remanded in custody charged in connection with the discovery of two home-made bombs at a flat near Gatwick Airport. Jose Ivo Pestana appeared at Crawley Magistrates Court on Saturday facing one charge under the 1883
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Date
Draw the line
It is ironic the Government decided to not call-in the West Pier at the same time as the eminent City Forum enjoined that planning should strive for excellence (The Argus, March 14). On a scale of mediocrity, the St Modwen plans were about average, which
-
Date
Cynical delay
I am furious at the Noble Organisation's seemingly cynical attempts to delay the restoration of the West Pier. Not only did it change the name of the Palace Pier without consulting the people of Sussex but also this latest attempt to delay rebuilding
-
Date
Home Truths, with Jacqui Bealing
Jake and Rafia have returned from their holiday to New Zealand with a funny story. While at a Maori evening, J, R and their kids were asked to sing a song. They had just been entertained by the native New Zealanders with an exuberant performance steeped
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Date
Beasant wants No.1 jersey
Dave Beasant has warned Michel Kuipers he will have to fight for the right to be considered Albion's No. 1 again. Beasant, presented with a cake at the training ground on Thursday to celebrate his 44th birthday, is not about to blow the candles out on
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Date
Falmer has best transport links
A community stadium at Falmer would be ideal for park-and-ride schemes an inquiry into the proposed stadium has been told. Most football fans, however, would find it difficult to walk there, according to civil engineering expert Andreas Markides who gave
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Date
Petty rows threaten art deco flats
Brighton's long-standing seafront eyesore Embassy Court can be saved but only if landlords stop squabbling, a judge has ruled. Former landlords of the dilapidated art deco building have been blamed for letting it fall into disrepair by dragging petty
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Date
Albion hold Ipswich
Albion staged a superb second half fightback to prove they can pick up results without Bobby Zamora. His replacement Anthony Rougier was the hero as the Seagulls kept their survival bid on course with a battling first away point for four matches. Rougier
-
Date
Saddam mystery continues
US intelligence analysts remain divided over whether Saddam Hussein is dead or alive following an air strike on an Iraqi leadership bunker on the opening night of the war. "We don't know," one US official told The Washington Times. "We just don't know
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Date
Protesters hijack radio station
Anti-war protesters hijacked national radio to promote a peace rally in Brighton on Friday night. Listeners to the 1pm BBC Radio 4 news bulletin yesterday were stunned to hear a pirate broadcast, promoting the demonstration in Brighton, cut in over the
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Date
Thousands join peace rallies
Thousands of anti-war protesters joined peace rallies in London and across the UK on Saturday. An estimated 100,000 people packed the streets of the capital on a march to Hyde Park to protest against the war on Iraq. Campaigners were hoping as many as
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Date
Home truths
Please bear in mind that when the Noble Organisation obtained the lease of the Palace Pier, it was on condition that the sea-damaged Palace Pier Theatre was to be rebuilt. Perhaps the Noble Organisation should look to its own, so far unfulfilled, obligations
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Date
Still grounded
While touring the South, I came across a rather excellent museum at Shoreham Airport, stuffed to the brim with superb exhibits. However, as a disabled person and wheelchair-bound, it was while looking at external exhibits I found the area looking as though
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Date
Futile chaos
As everybody knows, there is no need for the proposed re-routing of buses at Palmeira Square, Hove. Pedestrianisation will cause utter chaos. To alter the roads and lights will be very expensive and add to another increase in council tax, which is totally
-
Date
Time's up
Increasingly, I see letters in The Argus professing dismay at some "outlandish" proposals being put forward by Brighton and Hove City Council and being supported by Ken Bodfish. I have voted Labour all my life but am increasingly taking stock of the actions
-
Date
Ill wind
The proposed tower blocks on Hove seafront would make a dramatic architectural statement but what of their environmental effects? Tall buildings can give rise to severe wind effects on the lee side. Where the site is already exposed - for example, on
-
Date
Wake up - diversity makes a great city
I was most pleased to see the Government had common sense in allowing Brighton's West Pier refurbishment to go ahead. Let us hope the same happens with Falmer. Recently, I saw the front-page article about the King Alfred redevelopment (The Argus, March
-
Date
Sussex aid worker fears for refugees
A former student of Brighton College has flown into the middle of the Iraq war to help avert a possible humanitarian crisis. Alex Renton, an aid worker for Oxfam who grew up in Lewes, is working at a refugee camp in Jordan on the border with Iraq. He
-
Date
My fears as sirens sounded
Like most people, Paula Horton is anxiously watching each TV news bulletin about the unfolding war in Iraq. But her prime purpose is to scan the faces of the troops in the background for a glimpse of her sons. Paula's two oldest sons, Alistair and James
-
Date
Ipswich 2 Albion 2: Blow by blow
Albion skipper Danny Cullip defended well inside his own area in the early exchanges when Wright headed on to striker Counago. The free-scoring Spaniard tried to turn and make room for himself, but Albion's captain watched him all the way and the danger
-
Date
Petty rows threaten art deco flats
Brighton's long-standing seafront eyesore Embassy Court can be saved but only if landlords stop squabbling, a judge has ruled. Former landlords of the dilapidated art deco building have been blamed for letting it fall into disrepair by dragging petty
