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Rates of stability
The Bank of England looks set to keep interest rates on hold this month as uncertainty over the war in Iraq remains. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meets the day after Chancellor Gordon Brown delivers his Budget and is unlikely to announce a cut
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Firm belief in the need to ad it up
Talking to Adam Hill is a bit like taking a trip down memory lane for someone of my age. Within a few minutes of meeting we are discussing Raleigh Chopper bikes (mine was purple, his was orange with extended front forks), newspaper magnate Robert Maxwell
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Former mayor dies aged 92
Former mayor Eric Rosevear has died in hospital at the age of 92. Elected to Hove Council in 1967, he was mayor for two years in the Seventies and later became council leader. Mr Rosevear was born in Bournemouth and became an insurance manager. He worked
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Greens plan clean sweep
Adam Trimingham looks at St Peter's and North Laine, Stanford and Westbourne wards ahead of the city council elections. St Peter's and North Laine: Brighton and Hove is one of the few major councils which has strong representation from four parties. The
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Residents slam skyscraper plans
More than 500 people have signed a petition objecting to multi-million-pound plans for the King Alfred Leisure Centre in Hove. Two bidders are competing to rebuild the prime seafront site and erect more than 400 flats on the same site. The petition was
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Sister's fears for soldier in Iraq
A Sussex woman has spoken of her fear of friendly fire and the safety of her brother in Iraq. Samantha Robins, 23, said she was proud of her brother Air Trooper David Hole, who is serving with the Army Air Corps. David, 20, is keeping up a long family
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Family Life, with Bini McCall
Daughter's school broke up for the Easter holidays this week. Like most mums I shall have to continue to go to work, although I do have a few days off next week. Wouldn't it be lovely to have the same holidays as schoolchildren? Nowadays I certainly wouldn't
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Voice of the Third Age: Lis Solkhon
I am one very confused lady. That statement will come as no surprise to some of my friends, who will tell you they have known that for some time. However, be that as it may, I find the Government's attitude to ageing somewhat schizophrenic, to put it
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War images trigger personal battles
Harrowing images of the war in Iraq leave an impression on us all. Hospital wards filled with injured, orphaned children, stricken families weeping for lost loved ones and the battered, bloodied bodies of brave soldiers. The pictures are disturbing and
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Amnesty unearths lethal war weapons
An upholsterer got the shock of his life when he put his hand down the side of the sofa he was repairing. He felt a piece of metal - and pulled out a First World War pistol. He put his hand down the chair again and came up with a box of bullets for the
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Revival of the spirit
Conflict causes insecurity, damping down the spirit which allows us to feel joyous. The ancient vedas or spiritual sciences, as well as modern spiritual masters around the world, proclaim the only way to resolve conflict is to become aware of our inner
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Basketball: Swanson's swan song
Steve Swanson enjoyed a winning debut as Bears head coach and helped his team set up the game of the British League season. Swanson, taking charge while Nick Nurse served a one-game courtside ban on Saturday, presided over an eventually comfortable 84
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Basketball: Sharks steal title in thriller
Bears' title dream is over, snatched away from them last night in one of the most dramatic finales the British League has ever seen. Sheffield were crowned British League kings thanks to this victory in front of their adoring home fans at Ponds Forge.
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Matthew Clark: Bridges turn to Donnelly
Sammy Donnelly insists he is as ambitious as ever after being confirmed as the new manager of County League Division One side Three Bridges. Donnelly, who has been in management for 30 years, says he is hungry to be successful after taking over from Micky
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Ryman: Horsham slip up again
Horsham suffered their fourth successive league defeat when they were beaten 2-0 by Staines Town in a typical end-of-season encounter at Queen Street. The Hornets started the match in a lively fashion by creating three openings in the first 12 minutes
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Go with the flow
Former Fleet Street editor Brian Hitchen was never one to mince his words when he was in charge of the Daily Star. Now he is incensed about plans by traffic consultants engaged by the city council to change the flow of traffic at Palmeira Square in Hove
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Home help
The fighting in Iraq has emphasised the need for support to those families whose wives or husbands, sons or daughters or brothers or sisters are involved. The mental strain and worry can be considerable. The opportunity to share concerns and information
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Ryman: Point for Rebels
Worthing extended their unbeaten run in Division One South to six games after a goalless draw at strugglers Croydon Athletic. Rebels found it difficult to open up their opponents' defence in a game which had little goalmouth incident. Worthing, without
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Ryman: Rocks knocked off top perch
Bognor have been knocked off the top of Division One South after their seven match unbeaten run was brought to an end by Bracknell at Nyewood Lane. Bracknell completed the double over Bognor with a 1-0 win which allowed Carshalton to go back to the top
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Stanford
Stanfor should be one of the safest seats in the city for the Tories but there is a cloud in the blue sky. It comes in the shape of former Conservative councillor Jayne Bennett, who is standing as an Independent. Stanford is being reduced from three seats
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Dr Martens: Saints thrashed
St Leonards conceded their 100th goal of the season when they were comprehensively beaten 8-1 at Histon in the eastern division. The Cambridgeshire side got the ball rolling in the fifth minute when Peter Munns scored and they were 2-0 up three minutes
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Dr Martens: Hastings tipped to beat drop
On loan striker Ahmet Suleymanoglu is convinced Hastings United will be in the Premier Division next season. The 20-year-old marked his third appearance since joining United from first division Wimbledon by coming off the bench to score in a crucial win
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Cricket: Cottey stars with the bat
Tony Cottey hammered a superb unbeaten 132 but it was not quite enough to give Sussex their first pre-season win at Hove yesterday. Gloucestershire edged home in the 45-overs-a-side game by virtue of losing fewer wickets after Sussex, replying to the
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Store to recruit 10,000 workers
Supermarket giant Sainsbury's yesterday announced it is recruiting 10,000 extra staff after shoppers demanded shorter checkout queues. It is hoped more checkout operators will reduce waiting times for customers who will also be offered more help packing
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BT engineers to strike over bonus
Thousands of BT engineers are to stage three 24-hour strikes in a dispute over a new bonus scheme. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) will walk out on April 14, 25 and 28 in protest at the productivity scheme, which they oppose as "divisive
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£17bn for Tube in partnership
The Government's controversial part-privatisation of the Tube has been completed with the consortium taking over the remaining two-thirds of the system concluding its financial deal. The Metronet consortium will invest £17 billion into London Underground
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Detectives still hunting for missing teacher
There are still no clues to the whereabouts of teacher Jane Longhurst who vanished more than three weeks ago. Police appeals have generated 100 calls from members of the public but none has produced a concrete lead. Detectives, who are treating the case
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Gatwick on alert over killer flu
Gatwick Airport is on alert to guard against a killer flu outbreak. While health authorities monitor the spread of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (Sars), a virus which has affected at least 15 countries, staff at the airport are ready to act if any
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Pilot dies after crash
A hang-glider pilot died after crashing into the Sussex Downs. Brian Gaylor, 51, of Goodhall Street, Harlesden, north-west London, survived the impact, on Friday, at about 3.30pm. But he later died from his injuries at St Richard's Hospital, Chichester
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Lap dancing wins approval
Brighton's first lap dancing club will open next month after magistrates granted its licence. The Top Totty Club will be above the Oasis sauna in Grand Parade. It will be owned and run by the team which operates Pussycats lap dancing club in Church Road
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Jockey's joy at Grand National triumph
He was one of just 14 riders to complete the Grand National. But 18-year-old Brighton jockey Jamie Moore is already back in the saddle training for the next challenge of his racing career. Jamie, who only qualified for Saturday's race at the last minute
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How a phone call changed my life
It was only a short phone call but it changed Pam Hart's life. The friend on the other end of the line had Parkinson's disease and found it very difficult to talk so managing to have a brief conversation on the phone was a major achievement. Mrs Hart,
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Racecourse spending gallops on
Owners of the once-failing Brighton racecourse have taken their spending to £4.5 million for the start of the new season - but insist they are not finished yet. Visitors will get to enjoy a new public bar, a refurbished restaurant and a newly-painted
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Former editor joins one-way street fight
As a former Fleet Street editor straight out of the old school, Brian Hitchen is used to venting his wrath over a range of heavyweight national and international issues. But now, the ex-Daily Star editor has turned his attention to problems on his own
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Sorting out good fats from bad fats
Walking along Brighton's pebbly beach, I was given an extraordinary lesson in primary healthcare. My companion was Udo Erasmus, an international authority on fats, oils, cholesterol and human health. Udo explained that we are genetically programmed for
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Weight watching with Judy Citron
Those of you who have access to the internet will know it is full of excellent and often free information and ideas. There is an upside and a downside to this: There is so much material, it's hard to know what's genuine and what isn't. If you don't quite
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War bad for trade
Business confidence has deteriorated in the face of the war in Iraq and slowing consumer spending, a study revealed. But business advice group BDO Stoy Hayward said its poll of polls, based on the results of the UK's major business surveys, indicated
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Sighs all round over mistakes
A magazine for Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Trains has gone off the rails by promoting Oxford with a picture of its arch-rival Cambridge. The on-board publication Hotline was bombarded with complaints. A picture of a river scene - captioned Oxford, Dream
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Former mayor dies aged 92
Former mayor Eric Rosevear has died in hospital at the age of 92. Elected to Hove Council in 1967, he was mayor for two years in the Seventies and later became council leader. Mr Rosevear was born in Bournemouth and became an insurance manager. He worked
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Greens plan clean sweep
Adam Trimingham looks at St Peter's and North Laine, Stanford and Westbourne wards ahead of the city council elections. St Peter's and North Laine: Brighton and Hove is one of the few major councils which has strong representation from four parties. The
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City prepares for arts extravaganza
The streets will come alive in a blaze of colourful events as final preparations get underway for this year's Brighton Festival, supported by The Argus. Thousands of people are expected to descend on the city centre for the annual extravaganza, which
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Sister's fears for soldier in Iraq
A Sussex woman has spoken of her fear of friendly fire and the safety of her brother in Iraq. Samantha Robins, 23, said she was proud of her brother Air Trooper David Hole, who is serving with the Army Air Corps. David, 20, is keeping up a long family
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Voice of the Third Age: Lis Solkhon
I am one very confused lady. That statement will come as no surprise to some of my friends, who will tell you they have known that for some time. However, be that as it may, I find the Government's attitude to ageing somewhat schizophrenic, to put it
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Blaze ship is repaired
A cargo ship has undergone repairs after being anchored off Eastbourne for 48 hours following a serious fire. The blaze broke out on the 29,000-ton Oriental Highway on Friday, 15 miles off Eastbourne. The Liberian-registered car transporter was carrying
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Gatwick on alert over killer flu
Gatwick Airport is on alert to guard against a killer flu outbreak. While health authorities monitor the spread of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (Sars), a virus which has affected at least 15 countries, staff at the airport are ready to act if any
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Revival of the spirit
Conflict causes insecurity, damping down the spirit which allows us to feel joyous. The ancient vedas or spiritual sciences, as well as modern spiritual masters around the world, proclaim the only way to resolve conflict is to become aware of our inner
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Beware Filipino scam
In the past, letters have warned about email scams from Nigeria. There is now one from the Philippines, purporting to come from Mrs Loi C Estrada, wife of the former president. She has a sum of $30 million tucked away and, from there, it is the same story
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Voter quota
I notice in these columns an increasing number of letters from councillors and prospective councillors of the usual mud-slinging "yes you did, no I didn't" playground variety. I can only conclude an election must be in the offing. May I therefore make
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Petal power
For those of you who may not have access to a computer and the internet, a mother in Scotland is asking for people to show their support for our troops by laying daffodils at your local war memorials. She has a son in the Marines in the Gulf and says
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Matthew Clark: Bridges turn to Donnelly
Sammy Donnelly insists he is as ambitious as ever after being confirmed as the new manager of County League Division One side Three Bridges. Donnelly, who has been in management for 30 years, says he is hungry to be successful after taking over from Micky
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Ryman: Horsham slip up again
Horsham suffered their fourth successive league defeat when they were beaten 2-0 by Staines Town in a typical end-of-season encounter at Queen Street. The Hornets started the match in a lively fashion by creating three openings in the first 12 minutes
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To the Max
In these uncertain times, am I the only one who thinks the moral standards of the world around us are not just being eroded but hacked away in great chunks? Despite the council's valiant efforts, Brighton and Hove is a dirty, graffiti-stained and rubbish-filled
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Ryman: Rocks knocked off top perch
Bognor have been knocked off the top of Division One South after their seven match unbeaten run was brought to an end by Bracknell at Nyewood Lane. Bracknell completed the double over Bognor with a 1-0 win which allowed Carshalton to go back to the top
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Stanford
Stanfor should be one of the safest seats in the city for the Tories but there is a cloud in the blue sky. It comes in the shape of former Conservative councillor Jayne Bennett, who is standing as an Independent. Stanford is being reduced from three seats
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Dr Martens: Saints thrashed
St Leonards conceded their 100th goal of the season when they were comprehensively beaten 8-1 at Histon in the eastern division. The Cambridgeshire side got the ball rolling in the fifth minute when Peter Munns scored and they were 2-0 up three minutes
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A true community grows from within
We have just read the article about Downland Court, "A decent place to live is their aim" (The Argus, April 4), and wanted to share with readers our experience of the Court and its residents. At The Scarman Trust, we have been lucky enough to work with
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Store to recruit 10,000 workers
Supermarket giant Sainsbury's yesterday announced it is recruiting 10,000 extra staff after shoppers demanded shorter checkout queues. It is hoped more checkout operators will reduce waiting times for customers who will also be offered more help packing
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BT engineers to strike over bonus
Thousands of BT engineers are to stage three 24-hour strikes in a dispute over a new bonus scheme. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) will walk out on April 14, 25 and 28 in protest at the productivity scheme, which they oppose as "divisive
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£17bn for Tube in partnership
The Government's controversial part-privatisation of the Tube has been completed with the consortium taking over the remaining two-thirds of the system concluding its financial deal. The Metronet consortium will invest £17 billion into London Underground
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Protesters bulldozer the opposition
Protesters carrying a model bulldozer snaked through the streets of Brighton to protest at the treatment of Palestinians. The campaigners were urging people to boycott goods made by American firm Caterpillar, which they say is the chief supplier of military
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Pupils get lesson in firearms
Pupils were being given a close look at the danger of replica firearms today in an unusual addition to their curriculum. A police firearms officer was due to visit Kings Manor School in Shoreham for a lesson as part of a month-long gun amnesty in Sussex
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Detectives still hunting for missing teacher
There are still no clues to the whereabouts of teacher Jane Longhurst who vanished more than three weeks ago. Police appeals have generated 100 calls from members of the public but none has produced a concrete lead. Detectives, who are treating the case
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Pilot dies after crash
A hang-glider pilot died after crashing into the Sussex Downs. Brian Gaylor, 51, of Goodhall Street, Harlesden, north-west London, survived the impact, on Friday, at about 3.30pm. But he later died from his injuries at St Richard's Hospital, Chichester
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Lap dancing wins approval
Brighton's first lap dancing club will open next month after magistrates granted its licence. The Top Totty Club will be above the Oasis sauna in Grand Parade. It will be owned and run by the team which operates Pussycats lap dancing club in Church Road
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Half-price coach travel for OAPs
Pensioners across Sussex will be able to travel on coaches for half price from next month. Elderly people with a half-fare bus pass will be able to use it on coach rides under a new government scheme. Coach operators taking part in the initiative will
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Jockey's joy at Grand National triumph
He was one of just 14 riders to complete the Grand National. But 18-year-old Brighton jockey Jamie Moore is already back in the saddle training for the next challenge of his racing career. Jamie, who only qualified for Saturday's race at the last minute
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Tourism boost for city
Brighton and Hove's new tourism boss has promised to build the city's profile as a haven for international holidaymakers and business people. But Adam Bates stressed he would also find a balance with the needs of local residents and the environment. His
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Former editor joins one-way street fight
As a former Fleet Street editor straight out of the old school, Brian Hitchen is used to venting his wrath over a range of heavyweight national and international issues. But now, the ex-Daily Star editor has turned his attention to problems on his own
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Weight watching with Judy Citron
Those of you who have access to the internet will know it is full of excellent and often free information and ideas. There is an upside and a downside to this: There is so much material, it's hard to know what's genuine and what isn't. If you don't quite
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Early warning of diabetes
It is believed there are about 2,800 people in the Brighton and Hove area who are diabetic. The figure is expected to rise because of the increasing number of children who are developing the condition at an early age. This has been partly blamed on higher
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Couple create art from cast offs
Most people go out on a limb when they start a new business but one creative couple plan to use everyone else's. Kate and Jerry Daly are offering to mould any body part and preserve it for posterity as a very unusual piece of decorative art - and they
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War bad for trade
Business confidence has deteriorated in the face of the war in Iraq and slowing consumer spending, a study revealed. But business advice group BDO Stoy Hayward said its poll of polls, based on the results of the UK's major business surveys, indicated
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Sighs all round over mistakes
A magazine for Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Trains has gone off the rails by promoting Oxford with a picture of its arch-rival Cambridge. The on-board publication Hotline was bombarded with complaints. A picture of a river scene - captioned Oxford, Dream
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Old-style laundry goes to cleaners
A family business which has ensured its customers were the best turned-out in Sussex for the past 150 years, has shut. Wilson's Regency Cleaners has closed the doors of its five dry-cleaning outlets, with the loss of 17 jobs. The last two Wilsons working
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Family's plea to missing brother
The family of a Brighton man missing for more than three months have appealed for him to come home. Darren Saunders, 31, walked out of his flat in Cranbourne Street on January 19 and has not been seen since. He left behind all his possessions, including
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City prepares for arts extravaganza
The streets will come alive in a blaze of colourful events as final preparations get underway for this year's Brighton Festival, supported by The Argus. Thousands of people are expected to descend on the city centre for the annual extravaganza, which
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Blackwell hit by drugs test
Albion boss Steve Coppell has revealed how a drugs test on Dean Blackwell hampered the defender's recovery from injury. Blackwell missed Friday night's 2-1 win at Reading after hurting an ankle in the home draw against Crystal Palace ten days earlier.
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Beware Filipino scam
In the past, letters have warned about email scams from Nigeria. There is now one from the Philippines, purporting to come from Mrs Loi C Estrada, wife of the former president. She has a sum of $30 million tucked away and, from there, it is the same story
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Falmer or bust
Peter Garratt (Letters, April 4) would like Brighton and Hove City Council to look at Southwick as a potential site for the Albion's new stadium. It did. The Shoreham Harbour site (which is very familiar to me) was examined and ruled out as impossible
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Voter quota
I notice in these columns an increasing number of letters from councillors and prospective councillors of the usual mud-slinging "yes you did, no I didn't" playground variety. I can only conclude an election must be in the offing. May I therefore make
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May it last
Perhaps local election campaigns do have some benefit after all. In Woodingdean, we have had to put up with a shabby and, quite frankly, dangerous shopping parade for years because of complacent sitting councillors. Now, with an election in the air, their
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Reloocate it
I read with interest the article about the planned use of the disused public convenience in Bear Road, Brighton (The Argus, April 1). I am not, in principle, against Felix and Carol Guarriello's proposal to convert this property into a flower shop. It
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Combined Counties: Withdean on track
Withdean 2000 have the league title in their sights after a tremendous 3-1 win over rivals AFC Wallingford at Withdean Stadium. It was Withdean's 15th consecutive success and their 29th on the trot outside of the FA Vase. They had to do things the hard
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Petal power
For those of you who may not have access to a computer and the internet, a mother in Scotland is asking for people to show their support for our troops by laying daffodils at your local war memorials. She has a son in the Marines in the Gulf and says
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Westbourne
Westbourne is the only urban seafront ward which has not been represented by Labour councillors. It is not that different from neighbouring wards in its composition so one reason for Tory success must be the rapport between residents and their councillors
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Ryman: Draw boosts Lewes cause
Lewes gained ground on second-placed Bognor in Division One South with a 2-2 draw at Walton & Hersham. The home side took the lead in the 21st minute when a free kick was not cleared and the ball found its way to David Cory who side-footed it in from
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Casualties of war reports
The war with Iraq is the first conflict ever to have been fought with 24-hour television news coverage. Harrowing images from the Gulf have often been filling pages of newspapers as the battles continue. The casualties have been small compared with the
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To the Max
In these uncertain times, am I the only one who thinks the moral standards of the world around us are not just being eroded but hacked away in great chunks? Despite the council's valiant efforts, Brighton and Hove is a dirty, graffiti-stained and rubbish-filled
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Date
A true community grows from within
We have just read the article about Downland Court, "A decent place to live is their aim" (The Argus, April 4), and wanted to share with readers our experience of the Court and its residents. At The Scarman Trust, we have been lucky enough to work with
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Dr Martens: Borough on course for promotion
Eastbourne Borough came from behind to win 2-1 at Fleet and take another giant step towards the eastermn division. They now lead second-placed Dorchester by two points and have a game in hand. The hard-fought victory was labelled "a big result" by manager
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St Peter's and North Laine
Brighton and Hove is one of the few major councils which has strong representation from four parties. The Greens are determined to keep it that way, which is why so much effort is being put into the St Peter's and North Laine ward. Seven years ago in
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Blackwell hit by drugs test
Albion boss Steve Coppell has revealed how a drugs test on Dean Blackwell hampered the defender's recovery from injury. Blackwell missed Friday night's 2-1 win at Reading after hurting an ankle in the home draw against Crystal Palace ten days earlier.
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Protesters bulldozer the opposition
Protesters carrying a model bulldozer snaked through the streets of Brighton to protest at the treatment of Palestinians. The campaigners were urging people to boycott goods made by American firm Caterpillar, which they say is the chief supplier of military
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Pupils get lesson in firearms
Pupils were being given a close look at the danger of replica firearms today in an unusual addition to their curriculum. A police firearms officer was due to visit Kings Manor School in Shoreham for a lesson as part of a month-long gun amnesty in Sussex
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Statue stolen from HIV centre
A bronze statue of a famous ballet dancer donated to a care centre for people with HIV and Aids has been stolen. The 3ft figure of Russian dancer Vaslav Nijinsky, which is worth more than £1,000, was specially commissioned for the Sussex Beacon in Bevendean
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Half-price coach travel for OAPs
Pensioners across Sussex will be able to travel on coaches for half price from next month. Elderly people with a half-fare bus pass will be able to use it on coach rides under a new government scheme. Coach operators taking part in the initiative will
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Killer tycoon confident over appeal
Jailed tycoon Nicholas Hoogstraten is confident he will win an appeal against his conviction for manslaughter. In a letter to The Argus from high security Belmarsh prison in London, the millionaire killer insists he should never have been locked away.
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Tourism boost for city
Brighton and Hove's new tourism boss has promised to build the city's profile as a haven for international holidaymakers and business people. But Adam Bates stressed he would also find a balance with the needs of local residents and the environment. His
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Early warning of diabetes
It is believed there are about 2,800 people in the Brighton and Hove area who are diabetic. The figure is expected to rise because of the increasing number of children who are developing the condition at an early age. This has been partly blamed on higher
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Date
Couple create art from cast offs
Most people go out on a limb when they start a new business but one creative couple plan to use everyone else's. Kate and Jerry Daly are offering to mould any body part and preserve it for posterity as a very unusual piece of decorative art - and they
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Rates of stability
The Bank of England looks set to keep interest rates on hold this month as uncertainty over the war in Iraq remains. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meets the day after Chancellor Gordon Brown delivers his Budget and is unlikely to announce a cut
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Old-style laundry goes to cleaners
A family business which has ensured its customers were the best turned-out in Sussex for the past 150 years, has shut. Wilson's Regency Cleaners has closed the doors of its five dry-cleaning outlets, with the loss of 17 jobs. The last two Wilsons working
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Firm belief in the need to ad it up
Talking to Adam Hill is a bit like taking a trip down memory lane for someone of my age. Within a few minutes of meeting we are discussing Raleigh Chopper bikes (mine was purple, his was orange with extended front forks), newspaper magnate Robert Maxwell
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Family's plea to missing brother
The family of a Brighton man missing for more than three months have appealed for him to come home. Darren Saunders, 31, walked out of his flat in Cranbourne Street on January 19 and has not been seen since. He left behind all his possessions, including
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Residents slam skyscraper plans
More than 500 people have signed a petition objecting to multi-million-pound plans for the King Alfred Leisure Centre in Hove. Two bidders are competing to rebuild the prime seafront site and erect more than 400 flats on the same site. The petition was
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Blackwell hit by drugs test
Albion boss Steve Coppell has revealed how a drugs test on Dean Blackwell hampered the defender's recovery from injury. Blackwell missed Friday night's 2-1 win at Reading after hurting an ankle in the home draw against Crystal Palace ten days earlier.
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Family Life, with Bini McCall
Daughter's school broke up for the Easter holidays this week. Like most mums I shall have to continue to go to work, although I do have a few days off next week. Wouldn't it be lovely to have the same holidays as schoolchildren? Nowadays I certainly wouldn't
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War images trigger personal battles
Harrowing images of the war in Iraq leave an impression on us all. Hospital wards filled with injured, orphaned children, stricken families weeping for lost loved ones and the battered, bloodied bodies of brave soldiers. The pictures are disturbing and
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Amnesty unearths lethal war weapons
An upholsterer got the shock of his life when he put his hand down the side of the sofa he was repairing. He felt a piece of metal - and pulled out a First World War pistol. He put his hand down the chair again and came up with a box of bullets for the
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Bright blooms launch colourful competition
Youngsters carried giant daffodils to launch a spring competition. Around 120 schoolchildren took part in the Hello Yello procession through Crawley town centre on Saturday. Pupils from Deerswood School, Langley Green Middle School, Gossops Green Middle
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Painting isn't a star find
Hopes a portrait could be worth tens of thousands of pounds have been dashed. An art expert from Sotheby's examined the painting left to Worthing Museum in a will and concluded it was Victorian. Museum staff had thought it might be a Reynolds or a Van
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Anti-war protesters demand the truth
anti-war protesters took to the streets to highlight what they say is biased media coverage of the war in Iraq. The demonstration, staged among hundreds of shoppers in Montague Place, Worthing, was the latest in a series of protests by activist group
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Cemetery shuts to foil vandals
Cemetery gates will be locked at night to prevent vandals smashing gravestones and memorials. The move follows a series of attacks at Broadwater Cemetery in Worthing. About 100 graves in the South Farm Road cemetery were vandalised recently and graffiti
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Villagers win fight for skatepark
Villagers have won their fight for a controversial skateboard park for youngsters after four years of campaigning. Mid Sussex District Council planning committee has agreed to the proposal for the park in Copthorne, near East Grinstead. It is hoped it
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Officer hurt after attending crash
A policeman was involved in a car crash as he attended an accident on a busy main road. The officer's car was in collision with a Ford Fiesta which was caught up in the tailback caused by the first crash. The policeman, aged 31 and based with the Bexhill
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Killer tycoon: I'll win appeal
Jailed tycoon Nicholas Hoogstraten is confident he will win an appeal against his conviction for manslaughter. In a letter to The Argus from high security Belmarsh prison in London, the millionaire killer insists he should never have been locked away.
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Falmer or bust
Peter Garratt (Letters, April 4) would like Brighton and Hove City Council to look at Southwick as a potential site for the Albion's new stadium. It did. The Shoreham Harbour site (which is very familiar to me) was examined and ruled out as impossible
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May it last
Perhaps local election campaigns do have some benefit after all. In Woodingdean, we have had to put up with a shabby and, quite frankly, dangerous shopping parade for years because of complacent sitting councillors. Now, with an election in the air, their
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Basketball: Swanson's swan song
Steve Swanson enjoyed a winning debut as Bears head coach and helped his team set up the game of the British League season. Swanson, taking charge while Nick Nurse served a one-game courtside ban on Saturday, presided over an eventually comfortable 84
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Reloocate it
I read with interest the article about the planned use of the disused public convenience in Bear Road, Brighton (The Argus, April 1). I am not, in principle, against Felix and Carol Guarriello's proposal to convert this property into a flower shop. It
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Basketball: Sharks steal title in thriller
Bears' title dream is over, snatched away from them last night in one of the most dramatic finales the British League has ever seen. Sheffield were crowned British League kings thanks to this victory in front of their adoring home fans at Ponds Forge.
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Combined Counties: Withdean on track
Withdean 2000 have the league title in their sights after a tremendous 3-1 win over rivals AFC Wallingford at Withdean Stadium. It was Withdean's 15th consecutive success and their 29th on the trot outside of the FA Vase. They had to do things the hard
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Go with the flow
Former Fleet Street editor Brian Hitchen was never one to mince his words when he was in charge of the Daily Star. Now he is incensed about plans by traffic consultants engaged by the city council to change the flow of traffic at Palmeira Square in Hove
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Home help
The fighting in Iraq has emphasised the need for support to those families whose wives or husbands, sons or daughters or brothers or sisters are involved. The mental strain and worry can be considerable. The opportunity to share concerns and information
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Ryman: Point for Rebels
Worthing extended their unbeaten run in Division One South to six games after a goalless draw at strugglers Croydon Athletic. Rebels found it difficult to open up their opponents' defence in a game which had little goalmouth incident. Worthing, without
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Westbourne
Westbourne is the only urban seafront ward which has not been represented by Labour councillors. It is not that different from neighbouring wards in its composition so one reason for Tory success must be the rapport between residents and their councillors
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Ryman: Draw boosts Lewes cause
Lewes gained ground on second-placed Bognor in Division One South with a 2-2 draw at Walton & Hersham. The home side took the lead in the 21st minute when a free kick was not cleared and the ball found its way to David Cory who side-footed it in from
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Casualties of war reports
The war with Iraq is the first conflict ever to have been fought with 24-hour television news coverage. Harrowing images from the Gulf have often been filling pages of newspapers as the battles continue. The casualties have been small compared with the
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Dr Martens: Borough on course for promotion
Eastbourne Borough came from behind to win 2-1 at Fleet and take another giant step towards the eastermn division. They now lead second-placed Dorchester by two points and have a game in hand. The hard-fought victory was labelled "a big result" by manager
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St Peter's and North Laine
Brighton and Hove is one of the few major councils which has strong representation from four parties. The Greens are determined to keep it that way, which is why so much effort is being put into the St Peter's and North Laine ward. Seven years ago in
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Dr Martens: Hastings tipped to beat drop
On loan striker Ahmet Suleymanoglu is convinced Hastings United will be in the Premier Division next season. The 20-year-old marked his third appearance since joining United from first division Wimbledon by coming off the bench to score in a crucial win
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Cricket: Cottey stars with the bat
Tony Cottey hammered a superb unbeaten 132 but it was not quite enough to give Sussex their first pre-season win at Hove yesterday. Gloucestershire edged home in the 45-overs-a-side game by virtue of losing fewer wickets after Sussex, replying to the
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Blackwell hit by drugs test
Albion boss Steve Coppell has revealed how a drugs test on Dean Blackwell hampered the defender's recovery from injury. Blackwell missed Friday night's 2-1 win at Reading after hurting an ankle in the home draw against Crystal Palace ten days earlier.
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Statue stolen from HIV centre
A bronze statue of a famous ballet dancer donated to a care centre for people with HIV and Aids has been stolen. The 3ft figure of Russian dancer Vaslav Nijinsky, which is worth more than £1,000, was specially commissioned for the Sussex Beacon in Bevendean
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Gatwick on alert over killer flu
Gatwick Airport is on alert to guard against a killer flu outbreak. While health authorities monitor the spread of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (Sars), a virus which has affected at least 15 countries, staff at the airport are ready to act if any
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Killer tycoon confident over appeal
Jailed tycoon Nicholas Hoogstraten is confident he will win an appeal against his conviction for manslaughter. In a letter to The Argus from high security Belmarsh prison in London, the millionaire killer insists he should never have been locked away.
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How a phone call changed my life
It was only a short phone call but it changed Pam Hart's life. The friend on the other end of the line had Parkinson's disease and found it very difficult to talk so managing to have a brief conversation on the phone was a major achievement. Mrs Hart,
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Racecourse spending gallops on
Owners of the once-failing Brighton racecourse have taken their spending to £4.5 million for the start of the new season - but insist they are not finished yet. Visitors will get to enjoy a new public bar, a refurbished restaurant and a newly-painted
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Sorting out good fats from bad fats
Walking along Brighton's pebbly beach, I was given an extraordinary lesson in primary healthcare. My companion was Udo Erasmus, an international authority on fats, oils, cholesterol and human health. Udo explained that we are genetically programmed for
