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Mother furious at safety delay
A woman whose teenage daughter was killed on a notorious seafront road says new plans for safety measures have come too late. Councillors have approved a project to stop boy racers and speeding drivers who reach up to 100mph along Madeira Drive, Brighton
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No kids coverage
Having looked forward to The Argus' four-page spread on the BAA Youth Games at Horsham on Sunday, June 8, I was disappointed, to say the least, to see there was hardly any mention of Brighton and Hove Athletics team which fought valiantly to take the
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Paul's a pleasure
Paul Williams is a brilliant DJ. I have enjoyed listening to him. He is cheerful, friendly and a delight to listen to. My Mum died in January and Paul has often lifted my spirits. Southern FM is lucky to have such a happy DJ. He is the best. -Lesley Kite
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Looking for Graham
Can any reader send or lend me a video copy of the V Graham Norton show (Channel 4, 10.30pm) that featured Little Tony Walker from the Michael Apted series 7-UP, now aged 47? I believe he was a short man on it comparing sizes with others. -Lorraine Forbes
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Think Of It This Way, by John Parry
What an unsavoury mess the whole Beckham affair has become. What an expos of the so-called beautiful game, as the greedy, ruthless business it really is. Much has been made of the allegation that David Beckham's first loyalty is to his family rather than
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Thanks Mary
I would like to pay tribute to Catherine Mary Palmer of Southgate in Crawley, who died on Saturday May 31, aged 91. Mrs Palmer retired from Northgate Infants School as the longest-serving dinner lady in West Sussex. Sadly, we are not likely to see the
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Bravo!
The recent Brighton Festival is to be greatly commended for the pleasure it gave to so many over three short weeks. The adventurous and enlightened pricing policy meant events such as Alexander Nevsky and Britten's War Requiem could be attended for just
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Golf: Mist wipes out trophy tie
For the second time in three weeks heavy mist caused the postponement of the Davies and Tate Trophy fourth round tie between The Dyke and Copthorne. No new date has been arranged. The quarter-finals of the Plate offer several intruiging clashes, notably
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No-hopers
We are saddled with a Prime Minister who cannot lie straight in bed, backed up by a deputy who loves making rude gestures and having a punch-up. Our Chancellor has introduced more back-door taxes in living political memory and we have a Trade and Industry
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Cliff tragedy
It looks as though the undercliff walk behind Brighton Marina will be closed for many months while English Nature and Brighton and Hove City Council slog it out (The Argus, June 4). The problem with this public right-of-way started two years ago after
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Homeless help
Having worked, until recently, for St Patrick's Trust for almost four years, I feel it appropriate to respond to the recent letter criticising the work going on there (June 4). I understand the correspondent's concerns regarding the effect on the neighbourhood
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Twenty20: Wake-up call
It's enough to make cricket's traditionalists splutter on their gin and tonics. When Worcestershire play Warwickshire next week a few fans will watch the action from a jacuzzi at the edge of the pitch. A ticket for Warwickshire's home games will also
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Golf: Youngsters beaten by Hampshire
Sussex's young side lost their opening SE Counties League match to Hampshire 7.5-4.5 at Brokenhurst when four of the games went to the 18th. County captain Colin Wells said: "The new boys lacked team experience but will be very good in the future." In
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Boost for language training
A new £133,000 modern language grant for primary school pupils in Brighton and Hove could spawn a new generation of sophisticated multi-linguists. The money will be spent on helping staff to develop new teaching skills and increasing the pool of native
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Recovery forecast
Two-thirds of investors believe the stock market will recover in the next five years, according to research published yesterday. The report, for Abbey National, showed the majority of people whose financial investments had been affected by the last four
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Firms warned over scam
Sussex businesses have been warned to beware of a data protection scam. Brighton and Hove City Council said several firms had been contacted by a company calling itself Data Protection Agency Services with a request for £95 plus VAT to register under
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Resort voted Britain's friendliest
Eastbourne has been voted the friendliest destination in the UK. The resort has been named the UK's most group-friendly area for the second year running. Eastbourne topped a shortlist chosen by readers of Group Travel Organiser Magazine, which included
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Council in clash over new stadium
A council today hit back at claims it could not be trusted to police planning agreements over a new stadium at Falmer. Brighton and Hove City Council said there was no evidence to justify or support the allegation. Mary Macpherson, representing the council
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Rapist held after chase
This is the dramatic moment a convicted rapist who went on the run with a 16-year-old girl was apprehended. Our exclusive picture shows officers arresting Steve Barton seconds after he was brought down by a German shepherd police dog, marking an end to
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Classical: Glyndebourne Festival Opera, Glyndebourne, all week
Glyndebourne's Summer Festival continues this week - and times vary - with performances of Wagner's Tristan Und Isolde, Puccini's La Boheme and Mozart's Idomeneo. Triston Und Isolde is the very first Wagner opera to be staged at the Sussex Opera House
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Dance: Russian Cossack State Dance Company, Brighton Dome, June 18
Fiercely independent, unruly and warlike, the Cossacks were a sub-ethnic group of free fighting men which developed on the steppes of south Russia and Ukraine. Originally composed of runaway serfs and adventurers who had fled oppression and poverty, they
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Pop: Cerys Matthews, Concorde 2, Brighton, June 16
She was the ultimate party girl while fronting Catatonia in the Nineties - boisterous, beautiful and bursting with joie de vivre. Cerys Matthews became the darling of the tabloids, with shocking statements about sex clubs and drug dealers and a habit
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University challenge for puppy pupils
Exam stress is no longer limited to human students - newborn puppies are about to be tested at school too. Young dogs will be enrolled in classes in Woodingdean, Brighton, and Henfield, measuring their abilities to complete tasks, get on with other dogs
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Enders star on course for races
Actress Michelle Collins was the star at Brighton racecourse last night when she flew in by helicopter for the evening meeting. The former EastEnders star, who has gone on to play lead roles in TV dramas including Two Thousand Acres of Sky, was the guest
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Travellers given their marching orders
Police have come under fire for letting travellers occupy a private field for almost three weeks before ordering them to leave. The group arrived at the privately-owned field in Framfield, near Heathfield, on May 24 and increased in size from 15 vehicles
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Precision bomb deal gives jobs boost
Jobs will be created at a technology firm which secured a contract for work on the world's most advanced precision bomb. The Government announced last night it would give the Ministry of Defence £300 million to equip fighter-bombers with the new Paveway
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Fewer gun police in action
Police in Sussex are being ordered on fewer armed operations despite a sharp rise in gun crime. Home Office figures today revealed guns were authorised for 248 operations carried out by the force in 2001-2. That compared to 353 in the previous year. During
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Two years of tough ticketing
It has been two years, 284,488 tickets, 92 appeals and £8 million since Brighton and Hove City Council signed a four-year parking management deal with NCP. A team of more than 70 NCP employees patrols the city's streets seven days a week. NCP signed a
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No kids coverage
Having looked forward to The Argus' four-page spread on the BAA Youth Games at Horsham on Sunday, June 8, I was disappointed, to say the least, to see there was hardly any mention of Brighton and Hove Athletics team which fought valiantly to take the
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Paul's a pleasure
Paul Williams is a brilliant DJ. I have enjoyed listening to him. He is cheerful, friendly and a delight to listen to. My Mum died in January and Paul has often lifted my spirits. Southern FM is lucky to have such a happy DJ. He is the best. -Lesley Kite
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Looking for Graham
Can any reader send or lend me a video copy of the V Graham Norton show (Channel 4, 10.30pm) that featured Little Tony Walker from the Michael Apted series 7-UP, now aged 47? I believe he was a short man on it comparing sizes with others. -Lorraine Forbes
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Speedway: Belle Vue dismiss Eagles
Elite League no-hopers Belle Vue are ready to put another dent in Eastbourne's fading championship ambitions. The Manchester club, beaten in their first dozen matches, broke their duck with a shock win over table-toppers Poole in their last home meeting
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Travellers given their marching orders
Police have come under fire for letting travellers occupy a private field for almost three weeks before ordering them to leave. The group arrived at the privately-owned field in Framfield, near Heathfield, on May 24 and increased in size from 15 vehicles
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Boy, 14, goes missing
A boy of 14 has gone missing from his Hastings home without his medication. Ashley Caspar has not been seen since leaving for school yesterday morning. He is 5ft 6in with blond hair and may be wearing school uniform. Anyone with information should call
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Burning factory still a blast risk
Firefighters were still battling to prevent further explosions today at a factory wrecked in a massive blaze. More than 70 firefighters have been tackling the fire at the steel fabricator RS Fuller plant in Ford Lane, Yapton, near Arundel, since it broke
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So long, farewell
So, it's goodbye George Street, Hove - the shopping mall of West Brighton. Unless, that is, you are prepared to rise at the crack of dawn to beat the delivery lorries queuing to avoid the 10 o'clock trap. Sorry, Dixons, Smiths, Boots, Going Places, et
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Thanks Mary
I would like to pay tribute to Catherine Mary Palmer of Southgate in Crawley, who died on Saturday May 31, aged 91. Mrs Palmer retired from Northgate Infants School as the longest-serving dinner lady in West Sussex. Sadly, we are not likely to see the
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Bravo!
The recent Brighton Festival is to be greatly commended for the pleasure it gave to so many over three short weeks. The adventurous and enlightened pricing policy meant events such as Alexander Nevsky and Britten's War Requiem could be attended for just
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Golf: Mist wipes out trophy tie
For the second time in three weeks heavy mist caused the postponement of the Davies and Tate Trophy fourth round tie between The Dyke and Copthorne. No new date has been arranged. The quarter-finals of the Plate offer several intruiging clashes, notably
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Speedway: Belle Vue dismiss Eagles
Elite League no-hopers Belle Vue are ready to put another dent in Eastbourne's fading championship ambitions. The Manchester club, beaten in their first dozen matches, broke their duck with a shock win over table-toppers Poole in their last home meeting
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Canine pupils
Newborn puppies will soon be enrolled in classes at Woodingdean, Brighton, and Henfield to see how bright they are and how they get on with other dogs. The idea is to produce young dogs which are confident, pleasant and happy animals instead of being
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Cliff tragedy
It looks as though the undercliff walk behind Brighton Marina will be closed for many months while English Nature and Brighton and Hove City Council slog it out (The Argus, June 4). The problem with this public right-of-way started two years ago after
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Brake on boy racers
Madeira Drive was built a hundred years ago as one of the first racetracks in Britain and contributed a great deal towards Brighton's Edwardian revival. Speed trials are still staged there every September attracting big crowds and the terraces provide
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Homeless help
Having worked, until recently, for St Patrick's Trust for almost four years, I feel it appropriate to respond to the recent letter criticising the work going on there (June 4). I understand the correspondent's concerns regarding the effect on the neighbourhood
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Football: McDonnell hits back
Nic McDonnell has hit back at claims that money was the prime motivation behind his departure from Crawley Town. McDonnell, top scorer last season with 22 goals, has signed a one-year contract with Ryman League premier division outfit St Albans. He says
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Twenty20: Wake-up call
It's enough to make cricket's traditionalists splutter on their gin and tonics. When Worcestershire play Warwickshire next week a few fans will watch the action from a jacuzzi at the edge of the pitch. A ticket for Warwickshire's home games will also
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Lewry wants cup run
Jason Lewry is hoping the new Twenty20 Cup can help relaunch his one-day career with Sussex. The 32-year-old has played just 14 limited overs games for the county in the past three years but is a surprise inclusion in the squad for the launch of cricket's
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Hunt for street thug's machete
Homeowners in Eastbourne are being asked to check their property for a machete used by a robber. The man threatened two women with the 14in weapon in Milnthorpe Road on May 21 at 10pm. He held the rusty blade to one woman's throat and threatened to cut
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Crippling cost of saving pets
An animal charity which is already facing a looming financial crisis has been dealt another blow - a £1,600 bill for emergency surgery on four injured cats. Worthing and District Animal Rescue Service (Wadars) has suffered losses of more than £200,000
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Stadium problems 'played down'
Backers of Brighton and Hove Albion's new stadium played down the difficulties building at Falmer, according to opponents of the scheme. Neither the club nor Brighton and Hove City Council attached sufficient significance to the "intimidating array" of
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Boost for language training
A new £133,000 modern language grant for primary school pupils in Brighton and Hove could spawn a new generation of sophisticated multi-linguists. The money will be spent on helping staff to develop new teaching skills and increasing the pool of native
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Recovery forecast
Two-thirds of investors believe the stock market will recover in the next five years, according to research published yesterday. The report, for Abbey National, showed the majority of people whose financial investments had been affected by the last four
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Two years of tough ticketing
It has been two years, 284,488 tickets, 92 appeals and £8 million since Brighton and Hove City Council signed a four-year parking management deal with NCP. A team of more than 70 NCP employees patrols the city's streets seven days a week. NCP signed a
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Firms warned over scam
Sussex businesses have been warned to beware of a data protection scam. Brighton and Hove City Council said several firms had been contacted by a company calling itself Data Protection Agency Services with a request for £95 plus VAT to register under
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Council in clash over new stadium
A council today hit back at claims it could not be trusted to police planning agreements over a new stadium at Falmer. Brighton and Hove City Council said there was no evidence to justify or support the allegation. Mary Macpherson, representing the council
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Rapist held after chase
This is the dramatic moment a convicted rapist who went on the run with a 16-year-old girl was apprehended. Our exclusive picture shows officers arresting Steve Barton seconds after he was brought down by a German shepherd police dog, marking an end to
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Classical: Glyndebourne Festival Opera, Glyndebourne, all week
Glyndebourne's Summer Festival continues this week - and times vary - with performances of Wagner's Tristan Und Isolde, Puccini's La Boheme and Mozart's Idomeneo. Triston Und Isolde is the very first Wagner opera to be staged at the Sussex Opera House
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Stage: Mugg Shots, Komedia, Brighton, June 16
Malcolm Muggeridge, former spy, editor of Punch and TV personality, is brought back to life thanks to former Brighton teacher-turned-actor Peter Stockbridge. This one-man show celebrates the life of this acerbic journalist and commentator on public affairs
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Pop: Cerys Matthews, Concorde 2, Brighton, June 16
She was the ultimate party girl while fronting Catatonia in the Nineties - boisterous, beautiful and bursting with joie de vivre. Cerys Matthews became the darling of the tabloids, with shocking statements about sex clubs and drug dealers and a habit
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Boy, 14, goes missing
A boy of 14 has gone missing from his Hastings home without his medication. Ashley Caspar has not been seen since leaving for school yesterday morning. He is 5ft 6in with blond hair and may be wearing school uniform. Anyone with information should call
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Burning factory still a blast risk
Firefighters were still battling to prevent further explosions today at a factory wrecked in a massive blaze. More than 70 firefighters have been tackling the fire at the steel fabricator RS Fuller plant in Ford Lane, Yapton, near Arundel, since it broke
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Fewer gun police in action
Police in Sussex are being ordered on fewer armed operations despite a sharp rise in gun crime. Home Office figures today revealed guns were authorised for 248 operations carried out by the force in 2001-2. That compared to 353 in the previous year. During
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Two years of tough ticketing
It has been two years, 284,488 tickets, 92 appeals and £8 million since Brighton and Hove City Council signed a four-year parking management deal with NCP. A team of more than 70 NCP employees patrols the city's streets seven days a week. NCP signed a
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Man denies hotel rape claims
A man accused of rape says he tried to chat up his alleged victim but was rebuffed because she was working as a prostitute. William Steward, 25, told detectives the woman then agreed to meet him at the Hilton Metropole Hotel, Brighton, because he did
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Goal machine search is on
It is the area occupying Steve Coppell's thoughts more than any other. Albion must strengthen their strike force to make an immediate return to the First Division next season. Whether Coppell requires one new front man or two revolves around the future
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Online 'Oscars' for city's best sites
Brighton and Hove's cyberspace community celebrated its contribution to the world wide web at its own awards ceremony last night. The Virtual Festival Web Awards 2003 recognised the creative talents behind the city's best web sites. More than 120 sites
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Feedback, with Simon Bradshaw
There are two things Jacqueline Whelan loves - animals and The Argus, which she has read for about 40 years. Sadly, the two do not always mix well. She explains: "Over the past two years I have kept saying 'No more - I just can't keep seeing those injured
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So long, farewell
So, it's goodbye George Street, Hove - the shopping mall of West Brighton. Unless, that is, you are prepared to rise at the crack of dawn to beat the delivery lorries queuing to avoid the 10 o'clock trap. Sorry, Dixons, Smiths, Boots, Going Places, et
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Poor logic
The University of Kent apparently backs up claims made by the pro-hunting lobby that hunting and shooting encourage the conservation of natural habitats because landowners are encouraged to maintain woodland and hedgerows and plant new woodland. What
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Golf: Double delight for Arnold
He has done it again! Doug Arnold, the Copthorne conjuror, retained the English Seniors' Championship to become only the second player to successfully defend the title. At 56, Doug is playing better than ever and proved over 54 holes at rain-affected
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Speedway: Belle Vue dismiss Eagles
Elite League no-hopers Belle Vue are ready to put another dent in Eastbourne's fading championship ambitions. The Manchester club, beaten in their first dozen matches, broke their duck with a shock win over table-toppers Poole in their last home meeting
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Canine pupils
Newborn puppies will soon be enrolled in classes at Woodingdean, Brighton, and Henfield to see how bright they are and how they get on with other dogs. The idea is to produce young dogs which are confident, pleasant and happy animals instead of being
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Eagles plan Holta swoop
Norweigian ace Rune Holta has raced to the top of Eastbourne's wanted list. Eagles boss Jon Cook plans to hold talks with Holta about joining the Sussex squad at tomorrow night's British Grand Prix at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. Cook said: "He
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Feline poor
Keeping a cat does not cost owners much money until they fall ill or are injured in road accidents. Worthing and District Animal Rescue Service has had to spend more than £1,600 on emergency operations to save the lives of four cats. These cats had been
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Welcome
In the aftermath of the war in Iraq, it is worth reflecting on the little-known fact that Iraqis were far and away the largest single group of those applying for political asylum in the UK last year. Coming to Britain to find a place of safety away from
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Cricket: Hopkinson piles on Essex agony
Carl Hopkinson completed his second Championship century of the season to help put Sussex's 2nd XI on the brink of victory against Essex at Billericay. Hopkinson hammered 21 fours in making 121 as Sussex amassed 451 to gain a first innings lead of 184
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Brake on boy racers
Madeira Drive was built a hundred years ago as one of the first racetracks in Britain and contributed a great deal towards Brighton's Edwardian revival. Speed trials are still staged there every September attracting big crowds and the terraces provide
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Football: McDonnell hits back
Nic McDonnell has hit back at claims that money was the prime motivation behind his departure from Crawley Town. McDonnell, top scorer last season with 22 goals, has signed a one-year contract with Ryman League premier division outfit St Albans. He says
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Albion: Goal machine search is on
It is the area occupying Steve Coppell's thoughts more than any other. Albion must strengthen their strike force to make an immediate return to the First Division next season. Whether Coppell requires one new front man or two revolves around the future
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Racing: Variety Club honour Josh
Josh Gifford, who recently handed over the training licence at Downs Stables, Findon, to his son Nick, was honoured by the Variety Club of Great Britain last week. The event was the 30th annual Sportsmen's Award ceremony in London. Gifford, overcoming
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Racing: Sussex centre leads the way
British racing has got it right when it comes to the care and rehabilitation of horses after their career is finished. The Moorcroft Racehorse Welfare Centre at Slinfold, near Horsham, is one of three establishments in England dedicated to the retraining
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Lewry wants cup run
Jason Lewry is hoping the new Twenty20 Cup can help relaunch his one-day career with Sussex. The 32-year-old has played just 14 limited overs games for the county in the past three years but is a surprise inclusion in the squad for the launch of cricket's
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Who moved my Galaxy?
After an afternoon on the beach with his family, Adam Moore was heading back to his car when he noticed something strange. His Ford Galaxy had been picked up, turned around and moved a few metres away. Mr Moore had parked the car, with a disabled permit
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Stadium problems 'played down'
Backers of Brighton and Hove Albion's new stadium played down the difficulties building at Falmer, according to opponents of the scheme. Neither the club nor Brighton and Hove City Council attached sufficient significance to the "intimidating array" of
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Go-ahead for Barracks development
Councillors have backed moves to develop the key Preston Barracks site in Brighton, creating more than 1,100 jobs. The plan for the barracks, off Lewes Road, would also create 260 homes, 110 of them low-cost. It will include a shop, fitness centre and
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Language lessons get a boost
A new £133,000 modern language grant for primary school pupils in Brighton and Hove could spawn a new generation of sophisticated multi-linguists. The money will be spent on helping staff to develop new teaching skills and increasing the pool of native
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Two years of tough ticketing
It has been two years, 284,488 tickets, 92 appeals and £8 million since Brighton and Hove City Council signed a four-year parking management deal with NCP. A team of more than 70 NCP employees patrols the city's streets seven days a week. NCP signed a
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Loyalty in peril at bank
British customers are among the most disloyal in Europe, only staying with a bank if they are satisfied with the service and value for money they receive, a report claims. Market analyst Datamonitor said emotional factors such as using the same bank as
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Blind pensioner takes on charity cycle ride
A blind pensioner aims to prove age is no barrier when he takes part in a gruelling bike ride. War hero Ray Sheriff is among 27,000 people taking part in this weekend's London to Brighton Bike Ride. Mr Sheriff, 82, is embarking on the 56-mile ride on
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Crippling cost of saving pets
An animal charity which is already facing a looming financial crisis has been dealt another blow - a £1,600 bill for emergency surgery on four injured cats. Worthing and District Animal Rescue Service (Wadars) has suffered losses of more than £200,000
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At the cinema, May June 13-19
Here are cinema listings for the coming week. Just find the film you want and see where it's showing. ANGER MANAGEMENT (15) at Brighton Odeon, Brighton UGC, Burgess Hill Orion, Eastbourne UGC and Hastings Odeon. BRINGING DOWN THE HOUSE (12A) at Brighton
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Art: Alan Wickham exhibition, The Slug & Lettuce, Hove, throughout June
Alan Wickham describes himself as working class lad made good, who secretly signed-up for night school in Brighton in 1962, unbeknown to his parents. "They would have been horrified," says Alan, who progressed rapidly. Despite lacking O-levels, his flair
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Jazz this week, June 13-19
Here's our pick of the jazz and blues performers appearing at venues around Sussex over the coming days. PETE COOPER, The Old Market, Hove, June 15: This accomplished trumpet soloist has worked with the Dankworths and Buddy Greco; here with the John Banks
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Stage: Mugg Shots, Komedia, Brighton, June 16
Malcolm Muggeridge, former spy, editor of Punch and TV personality, is brought back to life thanks to former Brighton teacher-turned-actor Peter Stockbridge. This one-man show celebrates the life of this acerbic journalist and commentator on public affairs
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On stage this week, June 13-19
Can you handle ten jokes a minute? Can you laugh at Homer's Odyssey? Can you deal with death, love and loneliness or ageing sex-crazed aunts? It's all here. TIM VINE, Komedia, Brighton, June 14: Look out! An avalanche of jokes is rolling down the comedy
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Gig guide, June 13-19
The Waterboys, OK Go, Susheela Raman and a festival of global fusion are our picks of the live music happening around Sussex. THE WATERBOYS, Brighton Dome, June 13: From rock anthems to explorations with the Celtic fiddle, this folk-rock group have tried
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Night clubbing, June 13-19
There's a Pussycats' party in pink, transatlantic turntablists and an evening of chaos for your dancing pleasure this week. PUSSYCAT PINK PARTY, Concorde 2, Brighton, June 14: Happy birthday to the Pussycat Club! After eight years at the top of the hedonistic
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Stage: Where There's A Will, Theatre Royal, Brighton, June 16-21
Elaine Paige comes to the Theatre Royal next week in a completely different role - she is playing in a French farce and not singing a note. The First Lady of musical theatre has swapped her high Cs for some wisecracks and is treading the boards the way
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Boy, 14, goes missing
A boy of 14 has gone missing from his Hastings home without his medication. Ashley Caspar has not been seen since leaving for school yesterday morning. He is 5ft 6in with blond hair and may be wearing school uniform. Anyone with information should call
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Burning factory still a blast risk
Firefighters were still battling to prevent further explosions today at a factory wrecked in a massive blaze. More than 70 firefighters have been tackling the fire at the steel fabricator RS Fuller plant in Ford Lane, Yapton, near Arundel, since it broke
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Man denies hotel rape claims
A man accused of rape says he tried to chat up his alleged victim but was rebuffed because she was working as a prostitute. William Steward, 25, told detectives the woman then agreed to meet him at the Hilton Metropole Hotel, Brighton, because he did
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Mother furious at safety delay
A woman whose teenage daughter was killed on a notorious seafront road says new plans for safety measures have come too late. Councillors have approved a project to stop boy racers and speeding drivers who reach up to 100mph along Madeira Drive, Brighton
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Goal machine search is on
It is the area occupying Steve Coppell's thoughts more than any other. Albion must strengthen their strike force to make an immediate return to the First Division next season. Whether Coppell requires one new front man or two revolves around the future
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Date
Online 'Oscars' for city's best sites
Brighton and Hove's cyberspace community celebrated its contribution to the world wide web at its own awards ceremony last night. The Virtual Festival Web Awards 2003 recognised the creative talents behind the city's best web sites. More than 120 sites
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Car crash passenger runs off
Police want to find a passenger who left the scene of a serious car crash. Two men were taken to hospital last night after an MG ZR hatchback crashed into a ditch. The car was travelling towards Haywards Heath at about 9.45pm when it left College Road
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Feedback, with Simon Bradshaw
There are two things Jacqueline Whelan loves - animals and The Argus, which she has read for about 40 years. Sadly, the two do not always mix well. She explains: "Over the past two years I have kept saying 'No more - I just can't keep seeing those injured
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Think Of It This Way, by John Parry
What an unsavoury mess the whole Beckham affair has become. What an expos of the so-called beautiful game, as the greedy, ruthless business it really is. Much has been made of the allegation that David Beckham's first loyalty is to his family rather than
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Residents demand tougher approach to graffiti
Residents have demanded a tougher New York-style crackdown on graffiti, despite council promises to wipe out daubings within three days. West Sussex County Council has announced the 72-hour deadline in response to soaring complaints from businesses and
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Eagles plan Holta swoop
Norweigian ace Rune Holta has raced to the top of Eastbourne's wanted list. Eagles boss Jon Cook plans to hold talks with Holta about joining the Sussex squad at tomorrow night's British Grand Prix at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. Cook said: "He
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Biker hurt in crash
A motorcyclist was seriously injured last night in the second crash in two days on the same stretch of road. The 23-year-old man from Polegate lost control of his bike as he entered a right-hand bend on the A267 in Little London Road, Horam. He was taken
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Poor logic
The University of Kent apparently backs up claims made by the pro-hunting lobby that hunting and shooting encourage the conservation of natural habitats because landowners are encouraged to maintain woodland and hedgerows and plant new woodland. What
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Golf: Double delight for Arnold
He has done it again! Doug Arnold, the Copthorne conjuror, retained the English Seniors' Championship to become only the second player to successfully defend the title. At 56, Doug is playing better than ever and proved over 54 holes at rain-affected
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No-hopers
We are saddled with a Prime Minister who cannot lie straight in bed, backed up by a deputy who loves making rude gestures and having a punch-up. Our Chancellor has introduced more back-door taxes in living political memory and we have a Trade and Industry
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Eagles plan Holta swoop
Norweigian ace Rune Holta has raced to the top of Eastbourne's wanted list. Eagles boss Jon Cook plans to hold talks with Holta about joining the Sussex squad at tomorrow night's British Grand Prix at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. Cook said: "He
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Feline poor
Keeping a cat does not cost owners much money until they fall ill or are injured in road accidents. Worthing and District Animal Rescue Service has had to spend more than £1,600 on emergency operations to save the lives of four cats. These cats had been
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Residents demand tougher approach to graffiti
Residents have demanded a tougher New York-style crackdown on graffiti, despite council promises to wipe out daubings within three days. West Sussex County Council has announced the 72-hour deadline in response to soaring complaints from businesses and
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Welcome
In the aftermath of the war in Iraq, it is worth reflecting on the little-known fact that Iraqis were far and away the largest single group of those applying for political asylum in the UK last year. Coming to Britain to find a place of safety away from
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Cricket: Hopkinson piles on Essex agony
Carl Hopkinson completed his second Championship century of the season to help put Sussex's 2nd XI on the brink of victory against Essex at Billericay. Hopkinson hammered 21 fours in making 121 as Sussex amassed 451 to gain a first innings lead of 184
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Albion: Goal machine search is on
It is the area occupying Steve Coppell's thoughts more than any other. Albion must strengthen their strike force to make an immediate return to the First Division next season. Whether Coppell requires one new front man or two revolves around the future
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Racing: Variety Club honour Josh
Josh Gifford, who recently handed over the training licence at Downs Stables, Findon, to his son Nick, was honoured by the Variety Club of Great Britain last week. The event was the 30th annual Sportsmen's Award ceremony in London. Gifford, overcoming
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Racing: Sussex centre leads the way
British racing has got it right when it comes to the care and rehabilitation of horses after their career is finished. The Moorcroft Racehorse Welfare Centre at Slinfold, near Horsham, is one of three establishments in England dedicated to the retraining
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Council puts off demolition decision
Councillors have put off a decision on whether a crumbling 17th Century chapel in Seaford should be demolished. They had been urged to agree the bulldozing of St Mary's Nursing Home in Kingsmead, a former school where the chapel is sited. Lewes District
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Golf: Youngsters beaten by Hampshire
Sussex's young side lost their opening SE Counties League match to Hampshire 7.5-4.5 at Brokenhurst when four of the games went to the 18th. County captain Colin Wells said: "The new boys lacked team experience but will be very good in the future." In
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Who moved my Galaxy?
After an afternoon on the beach with his family, Adam Moore was heading back to his car when he noticed something strange. His Ford Galaxy had been picked up, turned around and moved a few metres away. Mr Moore had parked the car, with a disabled permit
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Go-ahead for Barracks development
Councillors have backed moves to develop the key Preston Barracks site in Brighton, creating more than 1,100 jobs. The plan for the barracks, off Lewes Road, would also create 260 homes, 110 of them low-cost. It will include a shop, fitness centre and
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Language lessons get a boost
A new £133,000 modern language grant for primary school pupils in Brighton and Hove could spawn a new generation of sophisticated multi-linguists. The money will be spent on helping staff to develop new teaching skills and increasing the pool of native
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Resort voted Britain's friendliest
Eastbourne has been voted the friendliest destination in the UK. The resort has been named the UK's most group-friendly area for the second year running. Eastbourne topped a shortlist chosen by readers of Group Travel Organiser Magazine, which included
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Loyalty in peril at bank
British customers are among the most disloyal in Europe, only staying with a bank if they are satisfied with the service and value for money they receive, a report claims. Market analyst Datamonitor said emotional factors such as using the same bank as
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Blind pensioner takes on charity cycle ride
A blind pensioner aims to prove age is no barrier when he takes part in a gruelling bike ride. War hero Ray Sheriff is among 27,000 people taking part in this weekend's London to Brighton Bike Ride. Mr Sheriff, 82, is embarking on the 56-mile ride on
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Crippling cost of saving pets
An animal charity which is already facing a looming financial crisis has been dealt another blow - a £1,600 bill for emergency surgery on four injured cats. Worthing and District Animal Rescue Service (Wadars) has suffered losses of more than £200,000
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Art: Alan Wickham exhibition, The Slug & Lettuce, Hove, throughout June
Alan Wickham describes himself as working class lad made good, who secretly signed-up for night school in Brighton in 1962, unbeknown to his parents. "They would have been horrified," says Alan, who progressed rapidly. Despite lacking O-levels, his flair
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Jazz this week, June 13-19
Here's our pick of the jazz and blues performers appearing at venues around Sussex over the coming days. PETE COOPER, The Old Market, Hove, June 15: This accomplished trumpet soloist has worked with the Dankworths and Buddy Greco; here with the John Banks
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On stage this week, June 13-19
Can you handle ten jokes a minute? Can you laugh at Homer's Odyssey? Can you deal with death, love and loneliness or ageing sex-crazed aunts? It's all here. TIM VINE, Komedia, Brighton, June 14: Look out! An avalanche of jokes is rolling down the comedy
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Gig guide, June 13-19
The Waterboys, OK Go, Susheela Raman and a festival of global fusion are our picks of the live music happening around Sussex. THE WATERBOYS, Brighton Dome, June 13: From rock anthems to explorations with the Celtic fiddle, this folk-rock group have tried
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Night clubbing, June 13-19
There's a Pussycats' party in pink, transatlantic turntablists and an evening of chaos for your dancing pleasure this week. PUSSYCAT PINK PARTY, Concorde 2, Brighton, June 14: Happy birthday to the Pussycat Club! After eight years at the top of the hedonistic
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Dance: Russian Cossack State Dance Company, Brighton Dome, June 18
Fiercely independent, unruly and warlike, the Cossacks were a sub-ethnic group of free fighting men which developed on the steppes of south Russia and Ukraine. Originally composed of runaway serfs and adventurers who had fled oppression and poverty, they
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Stage: Where There's A Will, Theatre Royal, Brighton, June 16-21
Elaine Paige comes to the Theatre Royal next week in a completely different role - she is playing in a French farce and not singing a note. The First Lady of musical theatre has swapped her high Cs for some wisecracks and is treading the boards the way
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University challenge for puppy pupils
Exam stress is no longer limited to human students - newborn puppies are about to be tested at school too. Young dogs will be enrolled in classes in Woodingdean, Brighton, and Henfield, measuring their abilities to complete tasks, get on with other dogs
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Enders star on course for races
Actress Michelle Collins was the star at Brighton racecourse last night when she flew in by helicopter for the evening meeting. The former EastEnders star, who has gone on to play lead roles in TV dramas including Two Thousand Acres of Sky, was the guest
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Travellers given their marching orders
Police have come under fire for letting travellers occupy a private field for almost three weeks before ordering them to leave. The group arrived at the privately-owned field in Framfield, near Heathfield, on May 24 and increased in size from 15 vehicles
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Precision bomb deal gives jobs boost
Jobs will be created at a technology firm which secured a contract for work on the world's most advanced precision bomb. The Government announced last night it would give the Ministry of Defence £300 million to equip fighter-bombers with the new Paveway