Archive
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Flood of election candidates
A bumper number of candidates are standing for election in a key Sussex district. The number of nominations for election to Lewes District Council on May 1 has shot up to 114, despite there being just 41 seats. Prospective councillors hope to be chosen
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Inside View: Nathan Jones
With there being no game last weekend, there were ten days of training preparing for last night's Sky televised game with Reading. It was a massive fixture and one in which we renewed an old rivalry from last season's championship campaign. They have
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Gerry Armstrong: Rooney deserves the limelight
What an impact Wayne Rooney made against Turkey in the week. I could not believe the confidence of a lad so young and he deserves all the praise he gets. I must admit I was a bit concerned about Sven-Goran Eriksson starting with him in such an important
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Bin sin
Trevor Pateman is right to ask for the removal of the big black bins from Western Road in Brighton and Hove (Letters, March 27), as was Frances Walker to draw attention to the ugly recycling bins in Montpelier Crescent. I wrote about the way the new map
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Basketball: Cougars blow it in play-offs
Brighton Cougars picked a bad day to play one of their worst games of the year and saw their NLB play-off hopes end in conclusive style. Cougars missed too many free throws and easy shots to stay with the undefeated Liverpool squad and fell by a resounding
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Quick change
Recycling bins are not emptied as often as necessary and, frequently, cans, bottles and papers accumulate in quantities greater than the bins can cope with. Additional plastic bags and cardboard containers are filled by the conscientious public and left
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Veggie option
Former butcher Keith Shearing has given up meat to open the Gardenia vegetarian restaurant in St James's Street, Brighton. Keith is convinced there is a trend away from eating meat and into veggie food, which he intends to encourage. He is so committed
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Team effort?
I read the article on the suspension of Steve White with great interest (The Argus, April 3). I recently had "dealings" with Cityclean about the appalling record of rubbish collection from my building. Having got absolutely nowhere with the general team
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Keep council
Defend Council Housing has not yet delivered its 7,000 leaflets. We aim to do this within the next ten days and anyone willing to help should call me on 01273 608704. Our homes can, in fact, be privatised without a vote. Local authorities do have to consult
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Motorsport: Perfect start as Rainer cruises
Craig Rainer made a perfect start to the new Ford Saloon Car Championship at Brands Hatch. The defending champion took class B and overall honours with an excellent drive. Rainer, from Crawley Down, was facing stiff opposition and, with the biggest grid
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Trade aid
I was pleased to read that church campaigners will be handing hundreds of action pledges to David Lepper and Des Turner, calling for fairer trade rules for poorer countries (The Argus, March 31). Their local organiser, Simeon Mitchell, was right in saying
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Christian love can help the homeless
Further to Krista Beighton's article "Our Church lacks Christian spirit" (The Argus, March 15), in which Lesley-Anne Brennan and her daughter criticised St Nicholas Church, Brighton, for advising them not to give money to homeless people coming into the
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Rugby: Boroughs in Shield battle
Crowborough have promised to use tomorrow's Sussex Intermediate Shield final as a stepping stone for success, whatever the result. The Sussex One outfit take on their league rivals Pulborough in what is expected to be a hard fought final at Burgess Hill
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Cargo ship blazes at sea
A cargo ship carrying 21 people and hundreds of new cars was anchored off Sussex after a blaze ripped through its hold. Explosions were heard on the 29,000-ton Oriental Highway after fire broke out yesterday morning, while it was 15 miles off Eastbourne
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Burglar trapped by trail of blood
A burglar who targeted schools and old folks' homes was caught because he kept cutting himself. Scaffolder John Conachy was arrested after DNA samples taken at the scenes of some of the break-ins matched those held on police records. His DNA was also
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Police probe pier fire protest theory
Police are investigating claims the West Pier fire was started as a protest against the war in Iraq. The Argus yesterday received a letter from the alleged arsonist, detailing how he got on to the pier and started the blaze. The pier's famous pavilion
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School heads in cash revolt
Headteachers are refusing to accept their budgets in anger at an education funding crisis. In an unprecedented move, all 40 headteachers at Brighton and Hove's state-funded schools told the city council at a meeting yesterday they are handing back the
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Ex-butcher cooks up meat-free career
A butcher has swapped steak for soya beans to open a vegetarian restaurant after his exposure to the meat industry forced him to quit his carnivorous career. Keith Shearing, 39, is now a dedicated vegetarian and hopes to spread the word with his latest
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Force boosted by new recruits
Sussex is set to employ a record number of police officers. A total of 40 more recruits will be taken on during the next 12 months, bringing the total number of officers to 3,140, the highest the force has had. With the recent introduction of 22 community
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Hospital tops good health guide
A Sussex hospital has the lowest death rate in the South-East. St Richard's Hospital in Chichester is well below the UK average, according to figures being published tomorrow. The Sunday Times Good Hospital Guide has given the Royal West Sussex NHS Trust
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Staying in touch
I left England 37 years ago to live in Perth. I lived in Lewes Street, Brighton, was married in St Peter's church and am still very English. I love Perth but at any chance I have to come home, I do. I have had four visits so far and will be retiring soon
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Online help
Our family is very much concerned about Jane Longhurst as she is the daughter of my cousin, Liz Longhurst of Reading. We would like to thank The Argus for having a web site where we can log on and get the latest news about the investigation into Jane's
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Kitson wins it for Albion
Supersub Paul Kitson went from villain to hero last night to give Albion's First Division survival hopes a massive lift. The injury-plagued front man scored the decisive goal in a vital 2-1 victory at fourth-placed Reading within five minutes of replacing
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Inside View: Nathan Jones
With there being no game last weekend, there were ten days of training preparing for last night's Sky televised game with Reading. It was a massive fixture and one in which we renewed an old rivalry from last season's championship campaign. They have
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Parental responsibility
Phil and Sandra Pease should realise the public in general are disgusted at the lack of parental control they exercise over their young son (The Argus, April 2). But then with parents like that, what hope does young Dwaine have? -George W Matthews, Roundstone
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Woolf's hidden papers to be published
Manuscripts by writer Virginia Woolf discovered in a Sussex house could soon be published for the first time. The documents are a series of hand-written and typed articles written by Woolf for a mock newspaper created by her nephews Julian and Quentin
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Sofa loafers
How many men does it take to lift a two-seater foam sofa? According to the self-congratulatory paper of Brighton and Hove City Council, City News, the answer is eight. To be more precise, seven men to lift and one to supervise. In the article "Sofa so
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Basketball: No tickets for Bears fans
Brighton Bears fans have been told not to travel to Sheffield tomorrow without tickets. With just 25 seats allocated to the visitors, Bears will face a partisan atmosphere at Ponds Forge as Sheffield bid to clinch the title. The match had sold out by
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Bin sin
Trevor Pateman is right to ask for the removal of the big black bins from Western Road in Brighton and Hove (Letters, March 27), as was Frances Walker to draw attention to the ugly recycling bins in Montpelier Crescent. I wrote about the way the new map
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Date
Basketball: Cougars blow it in play-offs
Brighton Cougars picked a bad day to play one of their worst games of the year and saw their NLB play-off hopes end in conclusive style. Cougars missed too many free throws and easy shots to stay with the undefeated Liverpool squad and fell by a resounding
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Quick change
Recycling bins are not emptied as often as necessary and, frequently, cans, bottles and papers accumulate in quantities greater than the bins can cope with. Additional plastic bags and cardboard containers are filled by the conscientious public and left
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April 4: Reading 1 Albion 2
Paul Kitson made a sensational comeback as Albion turned the table on its head. The former West Ham marksman headed his first goal for the club on 77 minutes, just five minutes after replacing Graham Barrett. It put Albion 2-0 ahead following Paul Brooker's
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Veggie option
Former butcher Keith Shearing has given up meat to open the Gardenia vegetarian restaurant in St James's Street, Brighton. Keith is convinced there is a trend away from eating meat and into veggie food, which he intends to encourage. He is so committed
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Motorsport: Sumpter on Euro stage
Sussex racing driver Mark Sumpter is about to embark on his most ambitious season of racing. Together with Mike Jordan, they will race a Porsche 911GT3RS in the FIA GT Championship, going head to head with the best teams and drivers in international GT
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Mast victory
City council officials have thrown out plans for a mobile phone mast on a block of flats in Wilbury Road, Hove. It is an unusual decision since most applications for masts are approved by planners who often feel they have no alternative. But before people
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Motorsport: Perfect start as Rainer cruises
Craig Rainer made a perfect start to the new Ford Saloon Car Championship at Brands Hatch. The defending champion took class B and overall honours with an excellent drive. Rainer, from Crawley Down, was facing stiff opposition and, with the biggest grid
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Scooby snack almost fatal
When newlyweds Ralf and Yvonne Teubert forked out a four-figure sum for a month-long honeymoon in New Zealand they could not have known it would end up costing them almost double. For when they returned to their home in Salisbury Road, Seaford, they found
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Trade aid
I was pleased to read that church campaigners will be handing hundreds of action pledges to David Lepper and Des Turner, calling for fairer trade rules for poorer countries (The Argus, March 31). Their local organiser, Simeon Mitchell, was right in saying
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Christian love can help the homeless
Further to Krista Beighton's article "Our Church lacks Christian spirit" (The Argus, March 15), in which Lesley-Anne Brennan and her daughter criticised St Nicholas Church, Brighton, for advising them not to give money to homeless people coming into the
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Cricket: Thriller as Sussex set their sights
Sussex have given their most loyal fans a thrilling appetiser for the new season. They tied their second pre-season friendly against Kent as scores finished level on 197 with both teams having lost nine wickets in the 50 overs match. Sussex needed eight
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Kitson wins it for Albion
Supersub Paul Kitson went from villain to hero last night to give Albion's First Division survival hopes a massive lift. The injury-plagued front man scored the decisive goal in a vital 2-1 victory at fourth-placed Reading within five minutes of replacing
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Burglar trapped by trail of blood
A burglar who targeted schools and old folks' homes was caught because he kept cutting himself. Scaffolder John Conachy was arrested after DNA samples taken at the scenes of some of the break-ins matched those held on police records. His DNA was also
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Police probe pier fire protest theory
Police are investigating claims the West Pier fire was started as a protest against the war in Iraq. The Argus yesterday received a letter from the alleged arsonist, detailing how he got on to the pier and started the blaze. The pier's famous pavilion
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Date
School heads in cash revolt
Headteachers are refusing to accept their budgets in anger at an education funding crisis. In an unprecedented move, all 40 headteachers at Brighton and Hove's state-funded schools told the city council at a meeting yesterday they are handing back the
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City enjoys a sunny March
Brighton and Hove enjoyed its warmest March day since 1972 as Sussex basked in its balmiest March for five years. The overall temperature last month was 1.8C (3.3F) above the long-term average for March. Thermometers hit 18C (65F) on the 27th, making
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Clean-up of parking machines
A spring clean to rid Brighton and Hove's pay- and-display machines of graffiti will start on Monday. The city council has hired contractors to clean the machines, starting in the central Hove area, which is the worst affected. The machines will also
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Date
Force boosted by new recruits
Sussex is set to employ a record number of police officers. A total of 40 more recruits will be taken on during the next 12 months, bringing the total number of officers to 3,140, the highest the force has had. With the recent introduction of 22 community
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Date
Hospital tops good health guide
A Sussex hospital has the lowest death rate in the South-East. St Richard's Hospital in Chichester is well below the UK average, according to figures being published tomorrow. The Sunday Times Good Hospital Guide has given the Royal West Sussex NHS Trust
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Staying in touch
I left England 37 years ago to live in Perth. I lived in Lewes Street, Brighton, was married in St Peter's church and am still very English. I love Perth but at any chance I have to come home, I do. I have had four visits so far and will be retiring soon
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Online help
Our family is very much concerned about Jane Longhurst as she is the daughter of my cousin, Liz Longhurst of Reading. We would like to thank The Argus for having a web site where we can log on and get the latest news about the investigation into Jane's
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Date
Warning signs
If you let a child get away with throwing a stone at a car at the age of three, he or she might think it is all right to throw concrete slabs off of motorway walkways when aged 14 or 15. People might laugh that a three-year-old's name was taken down for
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Date
Kitson wins it for Albion
Supersub Paul Kitson went from villain to hero last night to give Albion's First Division survival hopes a massive lift. The injury-plagued front man scored the decisive goal in a vital 2-1 victory at fourth-placed Reading within five minutes of replacing
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Date
Home Truths, with Jacqui Bealing
After recovering from a life-threatening illness, I never thought I'd be troubled by life's more minor worries again. But this week we received some rather large domestic bills and I've started getting anxious about the state of our finances. It seems
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Terrace talk, with Roz South
A trip to Reading's stunning Madejski stadium is always something to look forward to. But it would have been an even better treat if the game hadn't been moved to the Friday night because of Sky TV's decision to cover it. The television revenue can't
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Parental responsibility
Phil and Sandra Pease should realise the public in general are disgusted at the lack of parental control they exercise over their young son (The Argus, April 2). But then with parents like that, what hope does young Dwaine have? -George W Matthews, Roundstone
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Woolf's hidden papers to be published
Manuscripts by writer Virginia Woolf discovered in a Sussex house could soon be published for the first time. The documents are a series of hand-written and typed articles written by Woolf for a mock newspaper created by her nephews Julian and Quentin
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Date
Please be seated
Dogs are such clever animals. What I can't understand is why they can't be potty-trained to climb on to the toilet, do their business and then flush the loo. Dogs may not have quite the strength to pull or press the loo-flush but there are now loo-flushes
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Sofa loafers
How many men does it take to lift a two-seater foam sofa? According to the self-congratulatory paper of Brighton and Hove City Council, City News, the answer is eight. To be more precise, seven men to lift and one to supervise. In the article "Sofa so
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Basketball: No tickets for Bears fans
Brighton Bears fans have been told not to travel to Sheffield tomorrow without tickets. With just 25 seats allocated to the visitors, Bears will face a partisan atmosphere at Ponds Forge as Sheffield bid to clinch the title. The match had sold out by
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Date
April 4: Reading 1 Albion 2
Paul Kitson made a sensational comeback as Albion turned the table on its head. The former West Ham marksman headed his first goal for the club on 77 minutes, just five minutes after replacing Graham Barrett. It put Albion 2-0 ahead following Paul Brooker's
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Date
Motorsport: Sumpter on Euro stage
Sussex racing driver Mark Sumpter is about to embark on his most ambitious season of racing. Together with Mike Jordan, they will race a Porsche 911GT3RS in the FIA GT Championship, going head to head with the best teams and drivers in international GT
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Date
Mast victory
City council officials have thrown out plans for a mobile phone mast on a block of flats in Wilbury Road, Hove. It is an unusual decision since most applications for masts are approved by planners who often feel they have no alternative. But before people
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Are we safe from virus?
Health reporter Siobhan Ryan reports on the mounting fears surrounding the deadly Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome virus which has spread to 15 countries killing 78. A few days in Hong Kong to watch an international rugby competition seemed like a good
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Date
Orange loses flats mast battle
Neighbours say their future is bright after winning a two-year fight against plans for a phone mast on their block of flats. People living in Wilbury Lodge, Wilbury Road, Hove, have praised council officers for finally blocking the application by mobile
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Date
Scooby snack almost fatal
When newlyweds Ralf and Yvonne Teubert forked out a four-figure sum for a month-long honeymoon in New Zealand they could not have known it would end up costing them almost double. For when they returned to their home in Salisbury Road, Seaford, they found
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Date
Spiteful act of arsonists
Arsonists often like to boast about what they have done, so it is no surprise someone has come forward to claim he torched the West Pier in Brighton. We will probably never know whether this claim is genuine or not but it has enough detail to make it
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Date
Cricket: Thriller as Sussex set their sights
Sussex have given their most loyal fans a thrilling appetiser for the new season. They tied their second pre-season friendly against Kent as scores finished level on 197 with both teams having lost nine wickets in the 50 overs match. Sussex needed eight
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Date
Kitson wins it for Albion
Supersub Paul Kitson went from villain to hero last night to give Albion's First Division survival hopes a massive lift. The injury-plagued front man scored the decisive goal in a vital 2-1 victory at fourth-placed Reading within five minutes of replacing
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Date
Downsmen attack 'flawed' stadium plan
Falmer was selected for Brighton and Hove Albion's new stadium because it was easy to acquire and cheap to develop, Sussex's oldest conservation group has claimed. The Society of Sussex Downsmen said the club's site assessment had not been a genuine attempt
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Cherie joins campaign trail
Cherie Blair was all smiles as she met prospective candidates for the forthcoming local elections in Sussex yesterday. The Prime Minister's wife took a break from her busy schedule to bid a belated happy 91st birthday to the previous Labour Premier, Lord
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Driver took heroin on day of fatal crash
A driver took heroin hours before a crash which killed a teenager. Tommy Jones, 27, admitted a charge of careless driving while under the influence of drugs when he appeared at Lewes Crown Court. Ross Partridge, 19, who was riding a Honda 125cc bike,
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Flood of election candidates
A bumper number of candidates are standing for election in a key Sussex district. The number of nominations for election to Lewes District Council on May 1 has shot up to 114, despite there being just 41 seats. Prospective councillors hope to be chosen
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Date
City enjoys a sunny March
Brighton and Hove enjoyed its warmest March day since 1972 as Sussex basked in its balmiest March for five years. The overall temperature last month was 1.8C (3.3F) above the long-term average for March. Thermometers hit 18C (65F) on the 27th, making
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Date
Clean-up of parking machines
A spring clean to rid Brighton and Hove's pay- and-display machines of graffiti will start on Monday. The city council has hired contractors to clean the machines, starting in the central Hove area, which is the worst affected. The machines will also
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Date
Warning signs
If you let a child get away with throwing a stone at a car at the age of three, he or she might think it is all right to throw concrete slabs off of motorway walkways when aged 14 or 15. People might laugh that a three-year-old's name was taken down for
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Date
Home Truths, with Jacqui Bealing
After recovering from a life-threatening illness, I never thought I'd be troubled by life's more minor worries again. But this week we received some rather large domestic bills and I've started getting anxious about the state of our finances. It seems
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Date
Gerry Armstrong: Rooney deserves the limelight
What an impact Wayne Rooney made against Turkey in the week. I could not believe the confidence of a lad so young and he deserves all the praise he gets. I must admit I was a bit concerned about Sven-Goran Eriksson starting with him in such an important
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Date
Terrace talk, with Roz South
A trip to Reading's stunning Madejski stadium is always something to look forward to. But it would have been an even better treat if the game hadn't been moved to the Friday night because of Sky TV's decision to cover it. The television revenue can't
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Date
Please be seated
Dogs are such clever animals. What I can't understand is why they can't be potty-trained to climb on to the toilet, do their business and then flush the loo. Dogs may not have quite the strength to pull or press the loo-flush but there are now loo-flushes
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Date
Team effort?
I read the article on the suspension of Steve White with great interest (The Argus, April 3). I recently had "dealings" with Cityclean about the appalling record of rubbish collection from my building. Having got absolutely nowhere with the general team
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Date
Are we safe from virus?
Health reporter Siobhan Ryan reports on the mounting fears surrounding the deadly Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome virus which has spread to 15 countries killing 78. A few days in Hong Kong to watch an international rugby competition seemed like a good
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Date
Keep council
Defend Council Housing has not yet delivered its 7,000 leaflets. We aim to do this within the next ten days and anyone willing to help should call me on 01273 608704. Our homes can, in fact, be privatised without a vote. Local authorities do have to consult
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Date
Orange loses flats mast battle
Neighbours say their future is bright after winning a two-year fight against plans for a phone mast on their block of flats. People living in Wilbury Lodge, Wilbury Road, Hove, have praised council officers for finally blocking the application by mobile
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Date
Spiteful act of arsonists
Arsonists often like to boast about what they have done, so it is no surprise someone has come forward to claim he torched the West Pier in Brighton. We will probably never know whether this claim is genuine or not but it has enough detail to make it
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Date
Rugby: Boroughs in Shield battle
Crowborough have promised to use tomorrow's Sussex Intermediate Shield final as a stepping stone for success, whatever the result. The Sussex One outfit take on their league rivals Pulborough in what is expected to be a hard fought final at Burgess Hill
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Cargo ship blazes at sea
A cargo ship carrying 21 people and hundreds of new cars was anchored off Sussex after a blaze ripped through its hold. Explosions were heard on the 29,000-ton Oriental Highway after fire broke out yesterday morning, while it was 15 miles off Eastbourne
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Downsmen attack 'flawed' stadium plan
Falmer was selected for Brighton and Hove Albion's new stadium because it was easy to acquire and cheap to develop, Sussex's oldest conservation group has claimed. The Society of Sussex Downsmen said the club's site assessment had not been a genuine attempt
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Date
Cherie joins campaign trail
Cherie Blair was all smiles as she met prospective candidates for the forthcoming local elections in Sussex yesterday. The Prime Minister's wife took a break from her busy schedule to bid a belated happy 91st birthday to the previous Labour Premier, Lord
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Date
Ex-butcher cooks up meat-free career
A butcher has swapped steak for soya beans to open a vegetarian restaurant after his exposure to the meat industry forced him to quit his carnivorous career. Keith Shearing, 39, is now a dedicated vegetarian and hopes to spread the word with his latest
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Schools set for £1 million cash boost
Two schools could be in line for a £1 million cash injection if they succeed in getting special status. Warden Park School in Cuckfield, near Haywards Heath, has put in a bid to become a specialist school for mathematics, information and computer technology
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Driver took heroin on day of fatal crash
A driver took heroin hours before a crash which killed a teenager. Tommy Jones, 27, admitted a charge of careless driving while under the influence of drugs when he appeared at Lewes Crown Court. Ross Partridge, 19, who was riding a Honda 125cc bike,
