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Council rejects sewage site shortlist
Brighton and Hove council has rejected all four proposed sites for a multi-million pound sewage works within the city boundaries. The council's chief policy-making committee said none of the sites - Black Rock, Lower Sheepcote Valley, Upper Sheepcote
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Albion start on the road
Albion will kick off their return to the Second Division away to crisis-torn Oldham Athletic. Steve Coppell's men will start at Boundary Park on Saturday, August 9, and follow that with a highly attractive first home fixture against Queens Park Rangers
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Games success
The Sussex Youth Games has been hailed as the most successful ever for Adur competitors. All of the teams performed brilliantly, bringing a clutch of medals home from the Horsham event on June 8. The Adur girl's football team won silver in their tournament
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RMJ: Twenty20 catches imagination
Chris Adams made a throwaway comment whilst watching the carnage of our batting in the first Twenty20 game last week. He said: "Just think, in five years time this will be the only cricket we'll be playing." I chuckled but deep down I thought he had a
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Jail for man who throttled own gran
A man who throttled his 83-year-old grandmother after punching her to the floor has been jailed for six years Colin Fairhall was told by a judge that his victim was lucky to be alive after the attack. Lewes Crown Court heard yesterday the assault on Gladys
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Going bananas
Dave Benson, from Worthing radio station Splash FM, was seen burning up the calories when he attended the recent Go Bananas! taster day at Lancing Manor Leisure centre. The keep-fit event, organised by Adur District Council, attracted more than 100 people
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Clean bus boost
A low-pollution bus made a big impression after it was tested in Worthing. The electric bus, made by Wright Bus, took over the Worthing to Lancing service for a day so West Sussex County Council could see how it would perform in the town's streets. Chris
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Life learning
On the subject of teaching children a second language and with reference to Dr Johnson's letter (The Argus, June 13), I take the view that provided children are taught to speak and write another language, it really doesn't matter what that language is
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Mother's gift
A day care centre in Worthing for adults with learning difficulties has received a cash boost thanks to a mother of five, who decided to raise funds by running in the London Marathon. Vicky Nolan wanted to raise money for The Pines Day Care Centre in
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Hotel sex beast caged
A man who subjected a businesswoman to a two-hour sex attack in a seafront hotel in Brighton was today jailed for 12 years. William Steward, 24, forced his way into his victim's £75-a-night room at the Hilton Metropole. He silenced her screams by covering
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The Sage Of Sussex: Adam Trimingham
There was a time when politicians resigned to spend more time with their family and it became a kind of joke. It all started with Norman Fowler, who used the time partly for producing the most stupendously boring and poor-selling memoirs in history. He
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Right to buy may be limited
Council tenants in Brighton and Hove may soon lose their right to buy their homes at knock-down prices after the Government recognised the city's housing shortage. The city has been reclassified as an area under greatest pressure from spiralling council
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Top seed out of Eastbourne
Top seed Lindsay Davenport tumbled out of Eastbourne last night. The American was blown off course at windswept Devonshire Park in the Hastings Direct Championships. Unseeded Italian Silvia Farina Elia scored a shock 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 success in the second
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Top seed out of Eastbourne
Top seed Lindsay Davenport tumbled out of Eastbourne last night. The American was blown off course at windswept Devonshire Park in the Hastings Direct Championships. Unseeded Italian Silvia Farina Elia scored a shock 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 success in the second
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Knife gang robs birthday boy
A West Sussex teenager was robbed at knifepoint as he walked home from his birthday celebrations. The 17-year-old had left the beach in the early hours of yesterday. He was walking with friends along Parkside Avenue, Littlehampton, at about 1am when a
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Homes bid put to vote
Thousands of people are expected to visit polling stations in East Grinstead tonight to vote on a housing plan. Concerned neighbours in East Grinstead asked their town council for the poll to protest at proposals to build 25,000 homes in or near their
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Floral tribute to the Duke
The age-old role of the Dukes of Norfolk has been honoured in this stunning gilt-edged carpet of flowers, unveiled at Arundel Cathedral yesterday. Parishioners have spent months planning, designing and creating the 93ft display, whose theme was kept a
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Prisoner screams abuse at court
A violent criminal launched a foul-mouthed tirade against Worthing magistrates after being denied bail. Emma Dewey, 29, of Shelley Road, Worthing, appeared before the court for sentence after being convicted of burgling a pensioner and assaulting a toddler
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Bus firm may be saved
Residents whose lives are already blighted by heavy traffic could be the saviour of a threatened bus company based in Worthing. Compass Travel needs a new site to park its vehicles after Worthing planners issued a three-month deadline in April for the
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Human shield heads for Middle East
A young peace activist is putting his life at risk by travelling to the Occupied Territories to act as a human shield in protest at the occupation of its people. Freelance computer programmer Andy, 25, from Eastbourne - who only wants to be known by his
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Girl assaulted in street
A teenage girl was indecently assaulted by a man as she waited at a bus stop in Seaford. She was attacked as she waited in Eastbourne, near its junction with Chyngton Gardens, at 5pm on Monday June 14. After assaulting the girl, the man drove away in
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Fake priest's sentence cut
Judges have halved a convicted sex offender's jail sentence for dressing up as a priest to perform a friend's funeral. Trevor Anthony Norkett, 41, of Collonade Gardens, Eastbourne, was jailed for two years at Lewes Crown Court in January for breaching
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Hotel sex beast caged
A man who subjected a businesswoman to a two-hour sex attack in a seafront hotel in Brighton was today jailed for 12 years. William Steward, 24, forced his way into his victim's £75-a-night room at the Hilton Metropole. He silenced her screams by covering
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Life is life
The European Commission initiative to monitor the activities of Pro-Life groups is a sure sign the liberal elite, which largely dominates modern society, is fearful of its position. There is really no cogent response to those who oppose abortion except
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Town is best
A horse-riding friend, living in the peaceful tranquility of a Sussex hamlet (thatched roof cottages and all that sort of chocolate-box stuff), visited my central-Brighton home the other day and tried to commiserate with me about my terrible environment
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Stealth tax
Considering Brussels' decision that we must soon start charging VAT on our newspapers, books, bus and train fares, all foodstuffs (not just the unhealthy varieties), medicines, house purchases and children's clothes, all I can say is that those Continental
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Happy tail
Domino the cat's owner got in a flap when the adventurous little puss went on a big adventure. Somehow, the moggy managed to cover 70 miles in a two-month trip from his home near Heathrow to Brighton. His owner Tracey Atkinson is thrilled to have her
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Loan him out
No Premier League manager seems willing to gamble £2.5m plus on Bobby Zamora - the kind of figure Albion want for him. But if he stays, he's going to be extremely unhappy playing in Division Two and that would be bad for squad morale. There is an answer
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Medal at last
The Suez campaign of 1956 was one of the most inglorious episodes in Britain's history last century. But those who took part in it with the armed forces deserve to be recognised as much as anyone. One of those is ex-serviceman John Iles, who is being
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Heir raising
While I agree with Mike Howard's opinion of the musical performances at Idomeneo (The Argus, June 12), I feel I must disagree with his views of the production. Anyone sitting in the auditorium "ignoring the set", as he suggests, would be missing out on
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Football: Borough swoop
Dr Martens: Eastbourne Borough have beaten Crawley Town to the signature of Danny Simmonds from Hastings United. The midfielder met with both clubs but opted to sign for Borough as they prepare for their first season in the premier division. Borough have
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Staff lose in share deals
Almost half of employee share schemes are "under water" following sharp stock market falls during the past three years. About 45 per cent of employees saving through Save As You Earn schemes are now paying more to buy shares in their firm than the shares
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Watch out for ageist job ads
Employers must be more careful to ensure job ads are not ageist, according to the Employers Forum on Age. The EFA has launched a national job ad amnesty and is encouraging people to send in examples of ageist recruitment ads and challenge recruiters to
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Sewage site soon to be revealed
Southern Water expects to announce the site of a new sewage treatment works for Brighton and Hove towards the end of next month. The company said it would reveal the decision in late July from a shortlist of eight potential sites published earlier this
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Cricket: Sussex let it slip in Trophy
Danny Chambers struck a match-winning unbeaten 71 to lead Kent to a narrow two-wicket victory over Sussex in the opening 2nd XI Trophy match. Kent, chasing 204 in the 50 overs clash at Tonbridge School, got home with two overs to spare after being reduced
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Cricket: Twenty20 is a Hove hit
Sussex thrilled a crowd of more than 3,500 as Twenty20 Cup cricket caught the imagination at Hove last night. Robin Martin-Jenkins made 47 not out and then took 4-20 while Matt Prior hit 46 as Sussex beat Middlesex by 41 runs to keep alive their hopes
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Economy drive pays off for council
An economy drive has turned Brighton and Hove City Council's financial fortunes from red to black. Councillors were warned by officials in September that the authority looked like being £1.8 million overspent for the financial year ending in March. The
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Lawyer's victory over dogs on ferries
A partially-blind solicitor is claiming victory after a ferry company pledged to give guide dogs and their owners equal rights. Richard Schaverien, 46 and his dog Barney were last week invited on board a Stena Line ferry after the company agreed to sign
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Traders' drink ban fears
Traders fear a ban on drinking alcohol in Brighton and Hove's streets will result in drinkers returning to their old haunt. Problems with drinking in St James's Street, Kemp Town, prompted Brighton and Hove City Council to introduce a trial ban in the
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Birthday tipple for Donald, 102
Donald Macmillan enjoyed a drink of Guinness on the quiet and some champagne when he celebrated his 102nd birthday. Mr Macmillan, who lives at Blatchington House nursing and retirement home, Seaford, was born in Londonderry, Northern Ireland. As a young
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Bank robbed at gunpoint
Two raiders threatened bank staff with a gun before making off with hundreds of pounds. The men entered Barclays Bank, in Lower Street, Pulborough, and used what appeared to be a black semi-automatic pistol. A police spokesman said the men fled on foot
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Anger at rail fare hike
Transport Secretary Alistair Darling today cleared the way for inflation-busting fare rises on Sussex commuter rail routes. Rules which kept price rises on key routes pegged to 1% below inflation have been abolished and fares are likely to go up by 4%
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The Merchant Of Venice, Chichester Festival Theatre, until October 2
Chichester Festival Theatre has unveiled its new production of Shakespeare's The Merchant Of Venice and, like the curate's egg, it is good in parts. It is a modern-dress affair, something akin to The Godfather meeting The Pawnbroker and it has one of
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Council rejects sewage site shortlist
Brighton and Hove council has rejected all four proposed sites for a multi-million pound sewage works within the city boundaries. The council's chief policy-making committee said none of the sites - Black Rock, Lower Sheepcote Valley, Upper Sheepcote
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Pub rape: 15 witnesses
More than a dozen people have contacted police over a rape in a pub toilet which was recorded by witnesses on mobile phones. The 14 men and one woman came forward after we published appeals for information about the attack on a 27-year-old. Detectives
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Hart Beat with Ian Hart
There is an old saying "Where there's muck there's brass" and judging by the actions of a number of individuals at the town hall, there is clearly the prospect of a few votes as well. An almighty row has broken out over proposals for the collection of
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Stars' artistic efforts for sale
A collection of Sussex celebrities have agreed to plumb their creative depths to produce personal pieces of art for a charity auction. Their efforts have produced a colourful array of artwork, ranging from cartoon characters to self-portraits, which have
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The tragic swimming star who took on the world and came back a heroine
Since 1952, dozens of new roads have been built in the town. Some have been named after local worthies, others after total nonentities. But in a remarkable oversight on the part of Worthing Borough Council, there is still no permanent memorial to Angela
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Experts called in over skyscraper rumpus
Consultants are being hired to help settle a row over skyscrapers in Brighton and Hove. World-renowned architects have drawn up plans for high-rise apartment blocks in several key places around the city. These include Piers Gough's vision for the Endeavour
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When the sky changed forever
At 4.40pm on Wednesday, February 15, 1911, people walking through the streets of Worthing were stopped dead in their tracks. They heard a dull humming noise, a noise they had never heard before, and must have wondered where it was coming from. It was
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Seaside towns 'being transformed'
An influx of young professionals is transforming the traditional kiss-me-quick image of seaside towns in Sussex, a new report says. A mass exodus from the cities to the coast, fuelled by a plentiful supply of rented property, has boosted the 'working
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Red tape 'will tie up fox hunts'
The Government is to force hunts to apply for a licence every 28 days in a desperate attempt to save its controversial Hunting Bill. But hunt supporters say the 28-day licensing rule would tie huntsmen in red tape and effectively kill the pursuit. To
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Fake priest's sentence cut
Judges have halved a convicted sex offender's jail sentence for dressing up as a priest to perform a friend's funeral. Trevor Anthony Norkett, 41, of Collonade Gardens, Eastbourne, was jailed for two years at Lewes Crown Court in January for breaching
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Cat nips out for 70-mile adventure
Dotty Domino the cat mystified his owners when he went missing for two months - and finally turned up 70 miles away. The one-year-old puss headed out of the big smoke and made for the seaside but no one knows how he managed to complete his incredible
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Show goes on without comic Little
A battle of the bartenders will go ahead tonight without its star host, comedian Mark Little, after a major falling out with venue bosses. Mark was dropped by Komedia in Brighton after losing his temper with hecklers last week and has vowed never to return
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Wrangle over warship houseboat
A couple have transformed a German minesweeper into their dream retirement home - but they could be left high and dry by planning chiefs. Fred and Polly Cole cruised into Shoreham harbour before being given the final all-clear from council bosses. The
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Albion start on the road
Albion will kick off their return to the Second Division away to crisis-torn Oldham Athletic. Steve Coppell's men will start at Boundary Park on Saturday, August 9, and follow that with a highly attractive first home fixture against Queens Park Rangers
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Games success
The Sussex Youth Games has been hailed as the most successful ever for Adur competitors. All of the teams performed brilliantly, bringing a clutch of medals home from the Horsham event on June 8. The Adur girl's football team won silver in their tournament
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RMJ: Twenty20 catches imagination
Chris Adams made a throwaway comment whilst watching the carnage of our batting in the first Twenty20 game last week. He said: "Just think, in five years time this will be the only cricket we'll be playing." I chuckled but deep down I thought he had a
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Greedy society
There is now one car for every two people of the population. There are TV sets in all rooms. Internet and computer game use have increased dramatically and our fridges are bursting at the seams with food. We want and we are getting more leisure time with
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Coaching chance
Potential sports coaches are being offered cash to help them through their training. Worthing Borough Council has made £1,000 available and is allowing applications for a maximum of £250 per person. Applicants must live in Worthing or have a long association
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Plain bananas
I think your correspondent who complained about the picture of David Panter, chief executive of Brighton and Hove City Council, with a bunch of bananas on his head may have missed the point. As chairman of the St James's Action Group, I asked David if
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Jail for man who throttled own gran
A man who throttled his 83-year-old grandmother after punching her to the floor has been jailed for six years Colin Fairhall was told by a judge that his victim was lucky to be alive after the attack. Lewes Crown Court heard yesterday the assault on Gladys
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Going bananas
Dave Benson, from Worthing radio station Splash FM, was seen burning up the calories when he attended the recent Go Bananas! taster day at Lancing Manor Leisure centre. The keep-fit event, organised by Adur District Council, attracted more than 100 people
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A great night
Thank you to The Argus and Seeboard for the absolutely wonderful evening at The Argus Achievement Awards ceremony at the Corn Exchange in Brighton. We had no idea what to expect but from the onset of the evening, the staff had everything brilliantly organised
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Clean bus boost
A low-pollution bus made a big impression after it was tested in Worthing. The electric bus, made by Wright Bus, took over the Worthing to Lancing service for a day so West Sussex County Council could see how it would perform in the town's streets. Chris
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Mother's gift
A day care centre in Worthing for adults with learning difficulties has received a cash boost thanks to a mother of five, who decided to raise funds by running in the London Marathon. Vicky Nolan wanted to raise money for The Pines Day Care Centre in
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Violence up
Violent crime is still on the increase in Worthing, police say. In a borough council report on community safety, Chief Inspector Russ Whitfield gives an update on crime levels in the town. Mr Whitfield, district commander of Worthing, said: "Public place
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Give us light
Despite three telephone calls to the council and two to our local councillors, we are still without street lighting. We are still expected to pay council tax for this service, or should I say non service. We are now coming up to the fourth week of a pitch
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Mast kicked out
A football club has had plans to site a 15m-high phone mast at its stadium kicked into touch. Worthing Football Club wanted to site the mast in the north-west corner of its Woodside Road ground, near a floodlight tower. Planners pointed out that once
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Blunder bars election candidate
A Mid Sussex Labour hopeful who backed a rival Tory's election bid has been barred from a county council poll. Frederick Harrison decided at the last minute to contest the Cuckfield Rural seat on West Sussex County Council. He signed his own nomination
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Class go-ahead
A school has been given permission to expand by councillors. Lyndhurst County First School in Lyndhurst Road, Worthing, applied to build a single-storey extension at the rear of the complex to provide two classrooms and a special unit for children suffering
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Right to buy may be limited
Council tenants in Brighton and Hove may soon lose their right to buy their homes at knock-down prices after the Government recognised the city's housing shortage. The city has been reclassified as an area under greatest pressure from spiralling council
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Top seed out of Eastbourne
Top seed Lindsay Davenport tumbled out of Eastbourne last night. The American was blown off course at windswept Devonshire Park in the Hastings Direct Championships. Unseeded Italian Silvia Farina Elia scored a shock 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 success in the second
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Hotel sex beast caged
A man who subjected a businesswoman to a two-hour sex attack in a seafront hotel in Brighton was today jailed for 12 years. William Steward, 24, forced his way into his victim's £75-a-night room at the Hilton Metropole. He silenced her screams by covering
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Animal testing has serious side effects
The report on the effects of the anti-depressant Seroxat on a Brighton woman (The Argus, June 13) raises serious questions which need to be answered by the drug's manufacturer. Before being trialled on human beings, this drug will have been "safety" tested
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Cycle mayhem
What a nightmare the London-to-Brighton bike ride caused to all motorists on Sunday. Every road into Brighton was at gridlock. What should have been a 15-minute journey to get home took me one-and-a-quarter hours. The roads are not built for this sort
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Table Tennis: Venner rejects Horsham
Ritchie Venner is not rejoining promoted Horsham for their British League premier division campaign next season. Venner said: "Horsham have got four strong players in Adrian Moore, Dominic Hall, Peter Bartram and Andy Walker, while Darlington are strong
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Cycling: Riders' fond farewll to Cliff
Sussex riders have paid their final respects to Cliff Sharp. Cliff, a 59-year-old member of Eastbourne Rovers, collapsed after a heart attack during a walking holiday with his wife, Carol, in the Scottish borders earlier this month. He belonged to Eastbourne
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Happy tail
Domino the cat's owner got in a flap when the adventurous little puss went on a big adventure. Somehow, the moggy managed to cover 70 miles in a two-month trip from his home near Heathrow to Brighton. His owner Tracey Atkinson is thrilled to have her
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Loan him out
No Premier League manager seems willing to gamble £2.5m plus on Bobby Zamora - the kind of figure Albion want for him. But if he stays, he's going to be extremely unhappy playing in Division Two and that would be bad for squad morale. There is an answer
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Medal at last
The Suez campaign of 1956 was one of the most inglorious episodes in Britain's history last century. But those who took part in it with the armed forces deserve to be recognised as much as anyone. One of those is ex-serviceman John Iles, who is being
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Boy, 10, given second drive ban
A ten-year-old boy has been banned from driving for a second time after he took his father's car out for a joyride. The boy, who cannot be named, appeared at Hastings youth court charged with five motoring offences. He is thought to be Britain's youngest
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Football: Borough swoop
Dr Martens: Eastbourne Borough have beaten Crawley Town to the signature of Danny Simmonds from Hastings United. The midfielder met with both clubs but opted to sign for Borough as they prepare for their first season in the premier division. Borough have
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Ride on
I was interested to read in your report on Monday that the London to Brighton Bike Ride first started in 1980. The Lancing and Sompting Royal British Legion Band played on the green at Turners Hill from 10am to 2pm on Sunday for the enjoyment of the riders
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Staff lose in share deals
Almost half of employee share schemes are "under water" following sharp stock market falls during the past three years. About 45 per cent of employees saving through Save As You Earn schemes are now paying more to buy shares in their firm than the shares
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Watch out for ageist job ads
Employers must be more careful to ensure job ads are not ageist, according to the Employers Forum on Age. The EFA has launched a national job ad amnesty and is encouraging people to send in examples of ageist recruitment ads and challenge recruiters to
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Sewage site soon to be revealed
Southern Water expects to announce the site of a new sewage treatment works for Brighton and Hove towards the end of next month. The company said it would reveal the decision in late July from a shortlist of eight potential sites published earlier this
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Consultants called in over skyscraper rumpus
Consultants are being hired to help settle a row over skyscrapers in Brighton and Hove. World-renowned architects have drawn up plans for high-rise apartment blocks in several key places around the city. These include Piers Gough's vision for the Endeavour
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At least we try to provide housing
In recent months, The Argus has raised awareness of the significant housing problem in Brighton and Hove and I'm sure most readers will recognise that bold solutions must be found. Unfortunately, the city council's Conservative group aren't most readers
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Cricket: Sussex let it slip in Trophy
Danny Chambers struck a match-winning unbeaten 71 to lead Kent to a narrow two-wicket victory over Sussex in the opening 2nd XI Trophy match. Kent, chasing 204 in the 50 overs clash at Tonbridge School, got home with two overs to spare after being reduced
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Twenty20: Fans give thumbs up
Newcomers to Sussex cricket gave their seal of approval to the ground-breaking Twenty20 Cup last night. A 15-minute queue snaked around the block outside the County Ground as 3,500 people went to watch the Sharks take on the Middlesex Crusaders. Families
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Traders' drink ban fears
Traders fear a ban on drinking alcohol in Brighton and Hove's streets will result in drinkers returning to their old haunt. Problems with drinking in St James's Street, Kemp Town, prompted Brighton and Hove City Council to introduce a trial ban in the
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Digital radio licence success
A radio group's pledge to bring digital listening to Sussex has helped it secure a new eight-year licence for the airwaves. Capital Radio, which runs stations Southern FM and Capital Gold, has been given the green light to continue broadcasting on the
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Anger at rail fare hike
Transport Secretary Alistair Darling today cleared the way for inflation-busting fare rises on Sussex commuter rail routes. Rules which kept price rises on key routes pegged to 1% below inflation have been abolished and fares are likely to go up by 4%
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Schoolgirl is found
A 12-year-old girl missing since Sunday was found safe and well last night. Alicia Tomsett, who disappeared in Brighton, was discovered by police at an address in Croydon, south London, at 10pm after a tip-off from a member of the public. A Sussex Police
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Floral tribute to the Duke
The age-old role of the Dukes of Norfolk has been honoured in this stunning gilt-edged carpet of flowers, unveiled at Arundel Cathedral yesterday. Parishioners have spent months planning, designing and creating the 93ft display, whose theme was kept a
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Council says sorry after man's tumble
A council has apologised for forgetting to cut the grass after a disabled man tumbled down a small flight of steps. Graham Webb, 52, is currently being treated at Eastbourne General Hospital after falling down the steps outside his council flat in Seaford
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Police in protest warning
Sussex police officers would march on the House of Commons if they were excluded from new housing allowances. The warning came from the Police Federation after Home Secretary David Blunkett announced he was looking at ways of stemming the flow of officers
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Pub rape: 15 witnesses
More than a dozen people have contacted police over a rape in a pub toilet which was recorded by witnesses on mobile phones. The 14 men and one woman came forward after we published appeals for information about the attack on a 27-year-old. Detectives
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Mel C is up for the park party
Former Spice Girl Mel C is the final performer to be announced for Party In The Park on Sunday. Fans can expect to hear songs from her second album Reason, some of which are yet to be released, at Preston Park. She will join the likes of Blazin Squad,
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A wry look at Worthing
There is an old saying that if it isn't broke, don't fix it, and that would certainly apply to Worthing Borough Council's bizarre decision to change rubbish collection rules. From June 23, householders will have to cart their refuse from the back to the
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Experts called in over skyscraper rumpus
Consultants are being hired to help settle a row over skyscrapers in Brighton and Hove. World-renowned architects have drawn up plans for high-rise apartment blocks in several key places around the city. These include Piers Gough's vision for the Endeavour
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When the sky changed forever
At 4.40pm on Wednesday, February 15, 1911, people walking through the streets of Worthing were stopped dead in their tracks. They heard a dull humming noise, a noise they had never heard before, and must have wondered where it was coming from. It was
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Seaside towns 'being transformed'
An influx of young professionals is transforming the traditional kiss-me-quick image of seaside towns in Sussex, a new report says. A mass exodus from the cities to the coast, fuelled by a plentiful supply of rented property, has boosted the 'working
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Pop: Paul Young, Congress Theatre, Eastbourne, June 22
A great live performer with almost boundless energy, Paul's solo outing (this time without his Tex-Mex band Los Pacaminos) sees him playing 37 major venues. This tour marks a celebration of some of Paul's biggest hits and most memorable songs, including
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Tragic stowaway 'heading for Britain'
A stowaway who died after jumping into the Channel may have been an asylum-seeker who mistakenly thought he was heading to Britain. Wafo Narcis, 25, from the Ivory Coast, jumped into the sea off Eastbourne after escaping from the ship's jail just after
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Fake priest's sentence cut
Judges have halved a convicted sex offender's jail sentence for dressing up as a priest to perform a friend's funeral. Trevor Anthony Norkett, 41, of Collonade Gardens, Eastbourne, was jailed for two years at Lewes Crown Court in January for breaching
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Cat nips out for 70-mile adventure
Dotty Domino the cat mystified his owners when he went missing for two months - and finally turned up 70 miles away. The one-year-old puss headed out of the big smoke and made for the seaside but no one knows how he managed to complete his incredible
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Show goes on without comic Little
A battle of the bartenders will go ahead tonight without its star host, comedian Mark Little, after a major falling out with venue bosses. Mark was dropped by Komedia in Brighton after losing his temper with hecklers last week and has vowed never to return
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Wrangle over warship houseboat
A couple have transformed a German minesweeper into their dream retirement home - but they could be left high and dry by planning chiefs. Fred and Polly Cole cruised into Shoreham harbour before being given the final all-clear from council bosses. The
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June 18: Sussex v Middlesex
It has taken them three attempts, but Sussex have finally got the hang of Twenty20 cricket. A crowd of 3,500, which was significantly more than the county had expected, saw them revive their feint hopes of joining Atomic Kitten at finals day next month
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Restoration tragedy
It is good news the renovation of historic buildings is to be a priority for Brighton and Hove City Council but it is unfortunate so many council-owned buildings have been allowed to fall into a derelict state. Marlborough House was well maintained by
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Life learning
On the subject of teaching children a second language and with reference to Dr Johnson's letter (The Argus, June 13), I take the view that provided children are taught to speak and write another language, it really doesn't matter what that language is
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Immoral
West Sussex Health and Social Care NHS Trust's all-too-familiar "Rob Peter to pay Paul" policy - selling Haywards Heath's Norman Hay Hall to fund the rebuilding of nearby NHS hospitals - now threatens the critical Meals on Wheels Service for the vulnerable
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Sparkling line-up for arts festival
Worthing is staging its fourth annual Arts Festival this summer and a whole host of events have been lined up in a sparkling programme. There is something for everyone, from performances by top names to many grass roots activities when the skills of local
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The Sage Of Sussex: Adam Trimingham
There was a time when politicians resigned to spend more time with their family and it became a kind of joke. It all started with Norman Fowler, who used the time partly for producing the most stupendously boring and poor-selling memoirs in history. He
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Albion start on the road
Albion will kick off their return to the Second Division away to crisis-torn Oldham Athletic. Steve Coppell's men will start at Boundary Park on Saturday, August 9, and follow that with a highly attractive first home fixture against Queens Park Rangers
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Council rejects sewage site shortlist
Brighton and Hove council has rejected all four proposed sites for a multi-million pound sewage works within the city boundaries. The council's chief policy-making committee said none of the sites - Black Rock, Lower Sheepcote Valley, Upper Sheepcote
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Life is life
The European Commission initiative to monitor the activities of Pro-Life groups is a sure sign the liberal elite, which largely dominates modern society, is fearful of its position. There is really no cogent response to those who oppose abortion except
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Town is best
A horse-riding friend, living in the peaceful tranquility of a Sussex hamlet (thatched roof cottages and all that sort of chocolate-box stuff), visited my central-Brighton home the other day and tried to commiserate with me about my terrible environment
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Stealth tax
Considering Brussels' decision that we must soon start charging VAT on our newspapers, books, bus and train fares, all foodstuffs (not just the unhealthy varieties), medicines, house purchases and children's clothes, all I can say is that those Continental
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Heir raising
While I agree with Mike Howard's opinion of the musical performances at Idomeneo (The Argus, June 12), I feel I must disagree with his views of the production. Anyone sitting in the auditorium "ignoring the set", as he suggests, would be missing out on
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Food police clean up
Brighton and Hove has more restaurants per person than anywhere else outside London. So it's hardly surprising some do not reach the required standard. Every year there are complaints from visitors and residents that they have been victims of food poisoning
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Eastbourne: Hantuchova joins the heavy hitters
Daniela Hantuchova has made more headlines for her shrinking shape than her tennis lately, but the slinky Slovak showed she is still a heavyweight hitter at Eastbourne yesterday. The fourth seed fought her way through to the quarter-finals of the Hastings
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National park inquiry dates set
A public inquiry into plans to designate the South Downs a national park will start on November 10. The opening day's session will be at the Assembly Hall, Worthing, with subsequent hearings at the Chatsworth Hotel, in The Steyne. Some sessions are expected
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Match Report: Sussex v Middlesex
It has taken them three attempts, but Sussex have finally got the hang of Twenty20 cricket. A crowd of 3,500, which was significantly more than the county had expected, saw them revive their feint hopes of joining Atomic Kitten at finals day next month
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Cricket: Twenty20 is a Hove hit
Sussex thrilled a crowd of more than 3,500 as Twenty20 Cup cricket caught the imagination at Hove last night. Robin Martin-Jenkins made 47 not out and then took 4-20 while Matt Prior hit 46 as Sussex beat Middlesex by 41 runs to keep alive their hopes
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Economy drive pays off for council
An economy drive has turned Brighton and Hove City Council's financial fortunes from red to black. Councillors were warned by officials in September that the authority looked like being £1.8 million overspent for the financial year ending in March. The
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Lawyer's victory over dogs on ferries
A partially-blind solicitor is claiming victory after a ferry company pledged to give guide dogs and their owners equal rights. Richard Schaverien, 46 and his dog Barney were last week invited on board a Stena Line ferry after the company agreed to sign
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Police in protest warning
Sussex police officers would march on the House of Commons if they were excluded from new housing allowances. The warning came from the Police Federation after Home Secretary David Blunkett announced he was looking at ways of stemming the flow of officers
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The Merchant Of Venice, Chichester Festival Theatre, until October 2
Chichester Festival Theatre has unveiled its new production of Shakespeare's The Merchant Of Venice and, like the curate's egg, it is good in parts. It is a modern-dress affair, something akin to The Godfather meeting The Pawnbroker and it has one of
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Dogs saved after six weeks in pit
A family's pet dogs have been rescued after spending six weeks trapped in a remote sewage pit. The two yellow labradors were eventually saved by boys who came to their rescue after hearing the dogs barking as they played in a nearby field. The labradors
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Hart Beat with Ian Hart
There is an old saying "Where there's muck there's brass" and judging by the actions of a number of individuals at the town hall, there is clearly the prospect of a few votes as well. An almighty row has broken out over proposals for the collection of
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Veteran wants apology, not medal
Former serviceman John Iles is being given a medal 50 years after he fought to win it. But the Crawley pensioner isn't bothered about his tardy gong - he says he would rather have an official apology for the conditions he had to endure during the Suez
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Stars' artistic efforts for sale
A collection of Sussex celebrities have agreed to plumb their creative depths to produce personal pieces of art for a charity auction. Their efforts have produced a colourful array of artwork, ranging from cartoon characters to self-portraits, which have
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The tragic swimming star who took on the world and came back a heroine
Since 1952, dozens of new roads have been built in the town. Some have been named after local worthies, others after total nonentities. But in a remarkable oversight on the part of Worthing Borough Council, there is still no permanent memorial to Angela
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Traders' drink ban fears
Traders fear a ban on drinking alcohol in Brighton and Hove's streets will result in drinkers returning to their old haunt. Problems with drinking in St James's Street, Kemp Town, prompted Brighton and Hove City Council to introduce a trial ban in the
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Car towed away from 'booked' bay
A woman was landed with a £147 bill to reclaim her car after it was towed away from a parking bay she reserved. Claire Symmonds, 34, paid £10 to book a bay outside her flat while she packed up her belongings to move in with her boyfriend. But despite
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Bid to save sex slaves' refuge
A campaign has begun at Westminster to prevent the closure of a Sussex safe house used to protect teenagers at risk from human trafficking gangs. We revealed in May that West Sussex County Council was considering axing the unit, which is based in a secret
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Thief stabs widow in face
An elderly widow was stabbed in the face and neck by a thief who stole her handbag. The man knocked on the 80-year-old victim's door at 8pm on Monday and forced his way into her home in Terrace Road, St Leonards. He attacked the woman before running off
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Red tape 'will tie up fox hunts'
The Government is to force hunts to apply for a licence every 28 days in a desperate attempt to save its controversial Hunting Bill. But hunt supporters say the 28-day licensing rule would tie huntsmen in red tape and effectively kill the pursuit. To
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June 18: Sussex v Middlesex
It has taken them three attempts, but Sussex have finally got the hang of Twenty20 cricket. A crowd of 3,500, which was significantly more than the county had expected, saw them revive their feint hopes of joining Atomic Kitten at finals day next month
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Restoration tragedy
It is good news the renovation of historic buildings is to be a priority for Brighton and Hove City Council but it is unfortunate so many council-owned buildings have been allowed to fall into a derelict state. Marlborough House was well maintained by
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Greedy society
There is now one car for every two people of the population. There are TV sets in all rooms. Internet and computer game use have increased dramatically and our fridges are bursting at the seams with food. We want and we are getting more leisure time with
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Coaching chance
Potential sports coaches are being offered cash to help them through their training. Worthing Borough Council has made £1,000 available and is allowing applications for a maximum of £250 per person. Applicants must live in Worthing or have a long association
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Plain bananas
I think your correspondent who complained about the picture of David Panter, chief executive of Brighton and Hove City Council, with a bunch of bananas on his head may have missed the point. As chairman of the St James's Action Group, I asked David if
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A great night
Thank you to The Argus and Seeboard for the absolutely wonderful evening at The Argus Achievement Awards ceremony at the Corn Exchange in Brighton. We had no idea what to expect but from the onset of the evening, the staff had everything brilliantly organised
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Immoral
West Sussex Health and Social Care NHS Trust's all-too-familiar "Rob Peter to pay Paul" policy - selling Haywards Heath's Norman Hay Hall to fund the rebuilding of nearby NHS hospitals - now threatens the critical Meals on Wheels Service for the vulnerable
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Violence up
Violent crime is still on the increase in Worthing, police say. In a borough council report on community safety, Chief Inspector Russ Whitfield gives an update on crime levels in the town. Mr Whitfield, district commander of Worthing, said: "Public place
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Give us light
Despite three telephone calls to the council and two to our local councillors, we are still without street lighting. We are still expected to pay council tax for this service, or should I say non service. We are now coming up to the fourth week of a pitch
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Mast kicked out
A football club has had plans to site a 15m-high phone mast at its stadium kicked into touch. Worthing Football Club wanted to site the mast in the north-west corner of its Woodside Road ground, near a floodlight tower. Planners pointed out that once
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Blunder bars election candidate
A Mid Sussex Labour hopeful who backed a rival Tory's election bid has been barred from a county council poll. Frederick Harrison decided at the last minute to contest the Cuckfield Rural seat on West Sussex County Council. He signed his own nomination
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Class go-ahead
A school has been given permission to expand by councillors. Lyndhurst County First School in Lyndhurst Road, Worthing, applied to build a single-storey extension at the rear of the complex to provide two classrooms and a special unit for children suffering
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Sparkling line-up for arts festival
Worthing is staging its fourth annual Arts Festival this summer and a whole host of events have been lined up in a sparkling programme. There is something for everyone, from performances by top names to many grass roots activities when the skills of local
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Eastbourne: Hantuchova joins the heavy hitters
Daniela Hantuchova has made more headlines for her shrinking shape than her tennis lately, but the slinky Slovak showed she is still a heavyweight hitter at Eastbourne yesterday. The fourth seed fought her way through to the quarter-finals of the Hastings
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Albion start on the road
Albion will kick off their return to the Second Division away to crisis-torn Oldham Athletic. Steve Coppell's men will start at Boundary Park on Saturday, August 9, and follow that with a highly attractive first home fixture against Queens Park Rangers
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School's safe for now
Mid Sussex parents have won their fight to stop a school being uprooted and moved three miles across town. Education chiefs at West Sussex County Council were considering plans to move 300-place Heyworth Primary School in Haywards Heath to a site at Bolnore
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Blunder bars election candidate
A Mid Sussex Labour hopeful who backed a rival Tory's election bid has been barred from a county council poll. Frederick Harrison decided at the last minute to contest the Cuckfield Rural seat on West Sussex County Council. He signed his own nomination
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Bid to save sex slaves' refuge
A campaign has begun at Westminster to prevent the closure of a Sussex safe house used to protect teenagers at risk from human trafficking gangs. We revealed in May that West Sussex County Council was considering axing the unit, which is based in a secret
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Stranded walker tries to scale cliff
A man who tried to scale a 400ft cliff after getting cut off by the tide was rescued by Coastguards. He became trapped yesterday afternoon at Birling Gap, near Eastbourne, and called for help on his mobile phone. In desperation, the trapped stroller attempted
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Man found dead in cliff plunge car
A body has been recovered from a car which plunged 400 feet off a notorious East Sussex suicide spot. Firefighters, police and coastguards were involved in the operation at Beachy Head after officers made a possible link between a suicide note and the
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Council says sorry after man's tumble
A council has apologised for forgetting to cut the grass after a disabled man tumbled down a small flight of steps. Graham Webb, 52, is currently being treated at Eastbourne General Hospital after falling down the steps outside his council flat in Seaford
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Tragic stowaway 'heading for Britain'
A stowaway who died after jumping into the Channel may have been an asylum-seeker who mistakenly thought he was heading to Britain. Wafo Narcis, 25, from the Ivory Coast, jumped into the sea off Eastbourne after escaping from the ship's jail just after
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Second drive ban for boy, 10
A ten-year-old East Sussex boy has been banned from driving for a second time after he took his father's car out for a joyride. The boy, who cannot be named, appeared at Hastings youth court charged with five motoring offences. He is thought to be Britain's
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Council rejects sewage site shortlist
Brighton and Hove council has rejected all four proposed sites for a multi-million pound sewage works within the city boundaries. The council's chief policy-making committee said none of the sites - Black Rock, Lower Sheepcote Valley, Upper Sheepcote
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Animal testing has serious side effects
The report on the effects of the anti-depressant Seroxat on a Brighton woman (The Argus, June 13) raises serious questions which need to be answered by the drug's manufacturer. Before being trialled on human beings, this drug will have been "safety" tested
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Cycle mayhem
What a nightmare the London-to-Brighton bike ride caused to all motorists on Sunday. Every road into Brighton was at gridlock. What should have been a 15-minute journey to get home took me one-and-a-quarter hours. The roads are not built for this sort
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Table Tennis: Venner rejects Horsham
Ritchie Venner is not rejoining promoted Horsham for their British League premier division campaign next season. Venner said: "Horsham have got four strong players in Adrian Moore, Dominic Hall, Peter Bartram and Andy Walker, while Darlington are strong
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Cycling: Riders' fond farewll to Cliff
Sussex riders have paid their final respects to Cliff Sharp. Cliff, a 59-year-old member of Eastbourne Rovers, collapsed after a heart attack during a walking holiday with his wife, Carol, in the Scottish borders earlier this month. He belonged to Eastbourne
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Boy, 10, given second drive ban
A ten-year-old boy has been banned from driving for a second time after he took his father's car out for a joyride. The boy, who cannot be named, appeared at Hastings youth court charged with five motoring offences. He is thought to be Britain's youngest
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Food police clean up
Brighton and Hove has more restaurants per person than anywhere else outside London. So it's hardly surprising some do not reach the required standard. Every year there are complaints from visitors and residents that they have been victims of food poisoning
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Ride on
I was interested to read in your report on Monday that the London to Brighton Bike Ride first started in 1980. The Lancing and Sompting Royal British Legion Band played on the green at Turners Hill from 10am to 2pm on Sunday for the enjoyment of the riders
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Eastbourne: Hantuchova joins the heavy hitters
Daniela Hantuchova has made more headlines for her shrinking shape than her tennis lately, but the slinky Slovak showed she is still a heavyweight hitter at Eastbourne yesterday. The fourth seed fought her way through to the quarter-finals of the Hastings
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National park inquiry dates set
A public inquiry into plans to designate the South Downs a national park will start on November 10. The opening day's session will be at the Assembly Hall, Worthing, with subsequent hearings at the Chatsworth Hotel, in The Steyne. Some sessions are expected
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Consultants called in over skyscraper rumpus
Consultants are being hired to help settle a row over skyscrapers in Brighton and Hove. World-renowned architects have drawn up plans for high-rise apartment blocks in several key places around the city. These include Piers Gough's vision for the Endeavour
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At least we try to provide housing
In recent months, The Argus has raised awareness of the significant housing problem in Brighton and Hove and I'm sure most readers will recognise that bold solutions must be found. Unfortunately, the city council's Conservative group aren't most readers
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Twenty20: Fans give thumbs up
Newcomers to Sussex cricket gave their seal of approval to the ground-breaking Twenty20 Cup last night. A 15-minute queue snaked around the block outside the County Ground as 3,500 people went to watch the Sharks take on the Middlesex Crusaders. Families
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Match Report: Sussex v Middlesex
It has taken them three attempts, but Sussex have finally got the hang of Twenty20 cricket. A crowd of 3,500, which was significantly more than the county had expected, saw them revive their feint hopes of joining Atomic Kitten at finals day next month
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Digital radio licence success
A radio group's pledge to bring digital listening to Sussex has helped it secure a new eight-year licence for the airwaves. Capital Radio, which runs stations Southern FM and Capital Gold, has been given the green light to continue broadcasting on the
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Police in protest warning
Sussex police officers would march on the House of Commons if they were excluded from new housing allowances. The warning came from the Police Federation after Home Secretary David Blunkett announced he was looking at ways of stemming the flow of officers
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Art class gran's an old master
A gifted Worthing grandmother has proved to be an old master on a college art course. Daphne Brauner has stunned tutors by earning a distinction in her studies at Northbrook College, Worthing. After excelling in her one-year full-time foundation course
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Safety improved at scene of tragedy
Safety improvements have been completed at a West Sussex boating lake where a toddler drowned. It is almost two years to the day since two-year-old Alexander Clark died after wandering from an activity session. He was found drowned in the lake at Mewsbrook
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Schoolgirl is found
A 12-year-old girl missing since Sunday was found safe and well last night. Alicia Tomsett, who disappeared in Brighton, was discovered by police at an address in Croydon, south London, at 10pm after a tip-off from a member of the public. A Sussex Police
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Floral tribute to the Duke
The age-old role of the Dukes of Norfolk has been honoured in this stunning gilt-edged carpet of flowers, unveiled at Arundel Cathedral yesterday. Parishioners have spent months planning, designing and creating the 93ft display, whose theme was kept a
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Dogs saved after six weeks in pit
A family's pet dogs have been rescued after spending six weeks trapped in a remote sewage pit. The two yellow labradors were eventually saved by boys who came to their rescue after hearing the dogs barking as they played in a nearby field. The labradors
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Council says sorry after man's tumble
A council has apologised for forgetting to cut the grass after a disabled man tumbled down a small flight of steps. Graham Webb, 52, is currently being treated at Eastbourne General Hospital after falling down the steps outside his council flat in Seaford
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Police in protest warning
Sussex police officers would march on the House of Commons if they were excluded from new housing allowances. The warning came from the Police Federation after Home Secretary David Blunkett announced he was looking at ways of stemming the flow of officers
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Mel C is up for the park party
Former Spice Girl Mel C is the final performer to be announced for Party In The Park on Sunday. Fans can expect to hear songs from her second album Reason, some of which are yet to be released, at Preston Park. She will join the likes of Blazin Squad,
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A wry look at Worthing
There is an old saying that if it isn't broke, don't fix it, and that would certainly apply to Worthing Borough Council's bizarre decision to change rubbish collection rules. From June 23, householders will have to cart their refuse from the back to the
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Veteran wants apology, not medal
Former serviceman John Iles is being given a medal 50 years after he fought to win it. But the Crawley pensioner isn't bothered about his tardy gong - he says he would rather have an official apology for the conditions he had to endure during the Suez
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Motorcyclist died in France
A sales manager was killed when his high-powered motorbike crashed as he travelled through France for a holiday in Spain, an inquest heard. Graham Chapman, 44, was thrown from his 1,000cc Suzuki when it hit a Renault Clio as it turned left into a driveway
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Traders' drink ban fears
Traders fear a ban on drinking alcohol in Brighton and Hove's streets will result in drinkers returning to their old haunt. Problems with drinking in St James's Street, Kemp Town, prompted Brighton and Hove City Council to introduce a trial ban in the
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Car towed away from 'booked' bay
A woman was landed with a £147 bill to reclaim her car after it was towed away from a parking bay she reserved. Claire Symmonds, 34, paid £10 to book a bay outside her flat while she packed up her belongings to move in with her boyfriend. But despite
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Bid to save sex slaves' refuge
A campaign has begun at Westminster to prevent the closure of a Sussex safe house used to protect teenagers at risk from human trafficking gangs. We revealed in May that West Sussex County Council was considering axing the unit, which is based in a secret
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Thief stabs widow in face
An elderly widow was stabbed in the face and neck by a thief who stole her handbag. The man knocked on the 80-year-old victim's door at 8pm on Monday and forced his way into her home in Terrace Road, St Leonards. He attacked the woman before running off
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Pop: Paul Young, Congress Theatre, Eastbourne, June 22
A great live performer with almost boundless energy, Paul's solo outing (this time without his Tex-Mex band Los Pacaminos) sees him playing 37 major venues. This tour marks a celebration of some of Paul's biggest hits and most memorable songs, including
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Tragic stowaway 'heading for Britain'
A stowaway who died after jumping into the Channel may have been an asylum-seeker who mistakenly thought he was heading to Britain. Wafo Narcis, 25, from the Ivory Coast, jumped into the sea off Eastbourne after escaping from the ship's jail just after