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Heartache as parrot takes off
A cartoonist who turned her pet parrot's antics into a comic strip is distraught after the bird took flight and vanished. Chester, a ten-year-old green monk parrot, has gone AWOL from his home in Lark Rise, Crawley. Heartbroken Georgia Prosser, a model
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MPs defend 'captive' commuters
Sussex commuters were described as "captive cash boxes" in the House of Commons after yesterday's announcement of above-inflation fare rises. The Brighton Pavilion Labour MP David Lepper was questioning Transport Secretary Alistair Darling. The Strategic
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Feedback, with Simon Bradshaw
The Williams family, from Brighton, were disappointed at our coverage last Wednesday of the BAA Gatwick Sussex Youth Games held at Horsham the previous Sunday. They say: "There was hardly any mention of the Brighton and Hove junior mixed athletics team
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Hanged death suspect had split with lover
A man found hanged after four years as a suspect in a death probe was depressed because of a split with his girlfriend. An inquest was opened at Brighton yesterday into the death of Graham Curtis, 41, who was found at his home in Port Hall Road, Brighton
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Tennis event nets record audience
Record numbers of tennis fans flocked to see the stars this week in Eastbourne. Organisers of the Hastings Direct International Tennis Championship say ticket sales are up, with thousands more expected today for the semi-finals. Despite number one seed
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Police hunt for sex pest
A man is being hunted by Worthing police over a series of indecent exposure incidents in the last three months. Police have appealed for victims to come forward after a man exposed himself to two girls and a woman on the same day. Chief Inspector Russ
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Grief for tragic Holby star
Tribute were paid in Sussex today to Holby City actress Laura Sadler, who died five days after she plunged 40ft from a balcony. Ms Sadler, who played staff nurse Sandy Harper in the BBC1 drama, suffered head injuries when she fell from the London apartment
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Man dies after crash
A pensioner has died after suffering a suspected heart attack at the wheel of his car before it ploughed into traffic lights in East Sussex. The 86-year-old crashed his Volkswagen Golf at the junction of Snatts Road, Uckfield, at the junction with the
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Kidnap bid plea on TV
A nationwide appeal will be made for help in catching a man who tried to snatch an eight-year-old East Sussex girl from the street. A re-enactment of the moment when the youngster was almost abducted will be screened on BBC1's Crimewatch programme on
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Rail bullies
Ann Ellis' letter about the bullying tactics employed by railway companies (June 17) reminds me of an incident I witnessed about five years ago. One Tuesday, I boarded a train at Hove to go to Shoreham A ticket inspector was being rude to a passenger
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Racing: Muggeridge battles back
Menin Muggeridge was down but not out when he handed in his trainer's licence and sold his Lambourn property two years ago. Muggeridge said the cost of an impending divorce left him with no alternative. But the 38-year-old has proved a survivor and is
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Golf: Arnold beaten in marathon play-off
Doug Arnold's bid to add the European crown to the England Seniors Championship he regained a fortnight ago finished in a six-hole play-off at Biarritz. Despite trailing by eight strokes on the final day, the Copthorne master fired a 67 to total 216 and
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Golf: Budgen comes of age with win
Jack Budgen's victory in the Sussex Amateur championship was not entirely unexpected. At 18, and in his first year as a colt, Budgen is the second of that age group in succession to lift the trophy. Craig Newman was the youngest ever winner at West Sussex
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Fishy disguise
The humble cuttlefish may have plenty to teach humans about matters of disguise and camouflage. Scientists at the Sea Life Centre may be able to give clues to the Ministry of Defence about how to hide tanks in the desert. If it doesn't work, the tanks
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Cricket: Saffrons fears the drop
Sussex League: Eastbourne admit they could get caught up in a relegation struggle. The Saffrons outfit host Worthing, the team immediately below them, tomorrow anxious to stop a run of three defeats in the Shepherd Neame League. Tomorrow's fixtures are
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Pier into future
Architects Aros from London are putting forward plans for a beautiful new pier in Brighton and Hove, looking to the future rather than the past. They have suggested one location as the site of the West Pier which currently lies sad, charred and falling
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Football: Rye boss resigns
Matthew Clark: Keith Miles has resigned as manager of newly promoted County League division one side Rye and Iden United due to work commitments. The former Hastings and St Leonards striker took over last year and led United to the division two championship
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Speedway: Loram faces late fitness test
Mark Loram will make a late decision on whether to make his comeback tomorrow night. The Eastbourne No. 1 has been off the track for two months since suffering a double fracture of the left arm but could return to action either against Oxford or on Monday
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Speedway: Eagles must stop champion
Speedway's man of the moment, Nicki Pedersen, roars into Arlington Stadium tomorrow night. Pedersen, the newly-crowned British Grand Prix champion, rides for Oxford against Eastbourne Eagles in a match which could ultimately prove crucial to the Elite
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Eastbourne: Capriati's glad to be back
Jennifer Capriati has revealed she has stayed away from Eastbourne for the past 13 years because of homesickness. The American third seed, who beat Nathalie Dechy 6-1 7-5 in one hour 12 minutes at Devonshire Park yesterday to reach today's semi-finals
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Eastbourne: Martinez's Real thrill
Conchita Martinez is hoping to be inspired by David Beckham joining Real Madrid as she bids for her first Eastbourne title today. Football fan Martinez kicked fourth seed Daniela Hantuchova out of the Hastings Direct Championships with a 6-2 6-3 quarter-final
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Huge bill if school is shut
Plans to shut East Brighton College of Media Arts could land taxpayers with a huge bill. Contractors Jarvis paid for and built the school under a controversial private finance initiative contract. If Brighton and Hove City Council presses ahead with plans
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Medical school chiefs named
Sussex's first medical school has made two more key appointments. Professors Di Watt and Helen Smith have been named chairs of anatomy and primary care respectively at Brighton and Sussex Medical School. The school takes in its first batch of student
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Martina writes off Henman
Nine times Wimbledon champion Martina Navratilova has dismissed Tim Henman's chances of winning the elusive men's title. Navratilova, 46, insisted the British No. 1 has not got a prayer after her doubles defeat with Australian Alicia Molik at the Hastings
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Service for brothers in arms
A remembrance service for Hindu and Sikh soldiers who died in Brighton during the First World War will be held this weekend. It will take place at the Chattri memorial on the Downs near Patcham, Brighton, the site where Indian soldiers who died in hospital
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A city with three piers?
Company bosses behind plans for a futuristic pier have underlined their commitment to building it somewhere in Brighton and Hove. But the exact location for the floating structure remains to be decided as a number of sites are currently being considered
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Huge bill if school is shut
Plans to shut East Brighton College of Media Arts could land taxpayers with a huge bill. Contractors Jarvis paid for and built the school under a controversial private finance initiative contract. If Brighton and Hove City Council presses ahead with plans
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MPs defend 'captive' commuters
Sussex commuters were described as "captive cash boxes" in the House of Commons after yesterday's announcement of above-inflation fare rises. The Brighton Pavilion Labour MP David Lepper was questioning Transport Secretary Alistair Darling. The Strategic
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Surgery gets go-ahead
Plans to press ahead with a surgery and health centre in Eastbourne have been agreed despite fears from local residents. The proposal to build the two-storey facility on a former landfill site near Elm Grove, Hampden Park, has been passed unanimously
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Gloom sparks talk of rate cut
The odds on a cut in interest rates have shortened after data from the High Street and manufacturing sectors cast a cloud over the UK economy. City experts believe the Bank of England may reduce the cost of borrowing to 3.5 per cent next month as its
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'Energy slump' of desktop lunchers
Most office workers waste 30 minutes a day because of an energy slump, partly because they stay at their desk to eat lunch. A poll of 1,000 office staff found three out of four suffered a "productivity slump" in the afternoon. Recruitment firm Office
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Drop in number of firms failing
The number of companies going under is continuing to fall. Last month, 1,454 company failures were recorded, compared with 1,562 in May last year - a drop of 6.9 per cent. This brings the total number of companies who failed so far in 2003 to 7,367 -
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A city with three piers?
Company bosses behind plans for a futuristic pier have underlined their commitment to building it somewhere in Brighton and Hove. But the exact location for the floating structure remains to be decided as a number of sites are currently being considered
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Inquest into climber's death
An inquest into the death of a climber who died after falling 75ft from a rock face has been opened and adjourned. Simon Divito, 27, from Brighton, was climbing solo without ropes at Dewerstone Rock, near Shaugh Prior, on Dartmoor when he fell at about
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Law chief is on the move
The woman who led the successful prosecution of the killer of schoolgirl Sarah Payne is leaving Sussex. Alison Saunders, in charge of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for the county, is taking a top job in the London office of the Attorney General,
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Jazz this week, June 20-26
Here's our pick of the jazz and blues performers appearing at venues around Sussex over the coming days. DAVE GREEN TRIO, Sussex Arts Club, Brighton, June 20, 8pm: Double bass boss leads Iain Dixon on sax and Gene Calderazzo on drums. IAN PRICE, Old Market
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Art: Cast Off by Kaarina Kaikkonen, Fabrica, Brighton, June 21 to August 25
Finn Kaarina Kaikkonen's exhibition is the latest in a series of work commissioned by Fabrica, giving artists the chance to respond to the former church's history. Kaikkonen's response is an enormous boat created from rope and 500 men's second-hand jackets
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Comedy: Men In Coats, Komedia, Brighton, June 25-26
Men In Coats are basically good old-fashioned clowns. Forget the painted faces and huge shoes, though, this is physical comedy at its finest. Mick Dow and Maddy Sparham perform with their co-stars, the coats, which are knee-length parkas with enough room
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Stage: Heaven Can Wait, Theatre Royal, Brighton, June 23-28
Buddy Holly is looking for love. He's 28, free and single and wants a brunette but insists she doesn't necessarily have to be called Peggy Sue. Those interested should apply to Anthony Fletcher at the Theatre Royal, Brighton, next week when he pitches
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Pop: Party In The Park, Preston Park, Brighton, June 22
Southern FM is bringing some of the UK's top pop acts together for the annual Party In The Park. This year's amazing line-up includes Busted, Girls Aloud, Mis-teeq, Atomic Kitten and Daniel Bedingfield. Crowds of more than 75,000 are expected at the free
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A city with three piers?
Company bosses behind plans for a futuristic pier have underlined their commitment to building it somewhere in Brighton and Hove. But the exact location for the floating structure remains to be decided as a number of sites are currently being considered
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Shops open late for Harry Potter launch
Sussex is going Harry Potty as the latest instalment in JK Rowling's schoolboy wizard phenomenon hits bookshops tomorrow. Stores across the county are planning special events to mark the long-awaited release of the fifth book in the record-breaking series
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Herbal remedy woman had kidneys removed
A woman had her kidneys removed after taking a Chinese herbal medicine to cure a skin condition, a court heard. Surgeons decided the organs had to be removed because Sandra Stay was at risk of developing cancer. The 59-year-old catering manager had taken
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Could cuttlefish help us win a war?
Soldiers going into combat in any future war could have a new weapon in their arsenal - thanks to the lowly cuttlefish. Scientists at the University of Sussex are studying the creature's amazing ability to camouflage itself by changing colour. The research
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Heartache as parrot takes off
A cartoonist who turned her pet parrot's antics into a comic strip is distraught after the bird took flight and vanished. Chester, a ten-year-old green monk parrot, has gone AWOL from his home in Lark Rise, Crawley. Heartbroken Georgia Prosser, a model
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MPs defend 'captive' commuters
Sussex commuters were described as "captive cash boxes" in the House of Commons after yesterday's announcement of above-inflation fare rises. The Brighton Pavilion Labour MP David Lepper was questioning Transport Secretary Alistair Darling. The Strategic
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MP's gaffe on airport visit
Red-faced MP Tom Brake brought a VIP visit to Gatwick airport to a halt by forgetting his passport. The Liberal Democrat shadow transport minister needed the document to get security clearance to tour the airport with an airside pass. BAA's security staff
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Think Of It This Way, by John Parry
Yet again, the law in this country has proved itself to be an absolute ass. The court in this instance is no less than the Court of Appeal, from whose judges you might reasonably expect a sensible decision. Sorry. Wrong! The problem is about the pensions
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Hanged death suspect had split with lover
A man found hanged after four years as a suspect in a death probe was depressed because of a split with his girlfriend. An inquest was opened at Brighton yesterday into the death of Graham Curtis, 41, who was found at his home in Port Hall Road, Brighton
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Hoogstraten blames Blair
Killer property tycoon Nicholas Hoogstraten has accused Tony Blair of briefing security chiefs to frustrate his bid for freedom. Hoogstraten, in a Category A wing at Belmarsh prison for the manslaughter of a business associate, says he has been prevented
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Beach swoop on dealers
Nine people were arrested on a stretch of Brighton beach where traders say drugs are easier to buy than ice cream. A dozen officers swooped on the Lower Promenade last night after complaints that dealers have turned the area into a war zone. Sniffer dogs
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Exterminate!
While it is possible the children of today are made of sterner stuff than I was, I have more than a little sympathy with the writer of the letter to the owner of Gary the Garden Gargoyle (The Argus, June 18). The memories are still strong, although getting
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Ultimate Combat: Gilbert praises fans after title
Brighton no rules fighter Sol Gilbert has praised the fans who urged him to European Champions Cup success in Chippenham. Gilbert beat German Patrick Suhl to take the European title last Saturday night and is now hoping to add the British Middleweight
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Rail bullies
Ann Ellis' letter about the bullying tactics employed by railway companies (June 17) reminds me of an incident I witnessed about five years ago. One Tuesday, I boarded a train at Hove to go to Shoreham A ticket inspector was being rude to a passenger
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Racing: Muggeridge battles back
Menin Muggeridge was down but not out when he handed in his trainer's licence and sold his Lambourn property two years ago. Muggeridge said the cost of an impending divorce left him with no alternative. But the 38-year-old has proved a survivor and is
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Golf: Arnold beaten in marathon play-off
Doug Arnold's bid to add the European crown to the England Seniors Championship he regained a fortnight ago finished in a six-hole play-off at Biarritz. Despite trailing by eight strokes on the final day, the Copthorne master fired a 67 to total 216 and
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Golf: Budgen comes of age with win
Jack Budgen's victory in the Sussex Amateur championship was not entirely unexpected. At 18, and in his first year as a colt, Budgen is the second of that age group in succession to lift the trophy. Craig Newman was the youngest ever winner at West Sussex
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Fishy disguise
The humble cuttlefish may have plenty to teach humans about matters of disguise and camouflage. Scientists at the Sea Life Centre may be able to give clues to the Ministry of Defence about how to hide tanks in the desert. If it doesn't work, the tanks
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Profits first
Despite modern technology, banks in particular seem to be slipping in their efficiency. You visit your local branch for a simple adjustment to your accounts, such as taking out a bond, and find it hasn't been transacted. Any details have conveniently
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Pier into future
Architects Aros from London are putting forward plans for a beautiful new pier in Brighton and Hove, looking to the future rather than the past. They have suggested one location as the site of the West Pier which currently lies sad, charred and falling
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Grief for tragic Holby star
Tribute were paid in Sussex today to Holby City actress Laura Sadler, who died five days after she plunged 40ft from a balcony. Ms Sadler, who played staff nurse Sandy Harper in the BBC1 drama, suffered head injuries when she fell from the London apartment
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Football: Rye boss resigns
Matthew Clark: Keith Miles has resigned as manager of newly promoted County League division one side Rye and Iden United due to work commitments. The former Hastings and St Leonards striker took over last year and led United to the division two championship
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Speedway: Loram faces late fitness test
Mark Loram will make a late decision on whether to make his comeback tomorrow night. The Eastbourne No. 1 has been off the track for two months since suffering a double fracture of the left arm but could return to action either against Oxford or on Monday
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Paying for PFI schemes
Private finance initiatives (PFIs) have been widely encouraged by the Government as a way of getting new projects built quickly and efficiently by the private sector. In Brighton, a PFI contract has been responsible for starting work on the central library
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Shameful
It is reported that Brighton and Hove City Council is starting legal proceedings against Olive Taylor, aged 78, that could result in her being evicted from the house she has lived in for nearly 70 years (The Argus, June 13) This is on the grounds of "
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Speedway: Eagles must stop champion
Speedway's man of the moment, Nicki Pedersen, roars into Arlington Stadium tomorrow night. Pedersen, the newly-crowned British Grand Prix champion, rides for Oxford against Eastbourne Eagles in a match which could ultimately prove crucial to the Elite
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We must recycle, not burn rubbish
I would like to congratulate Brighton and Hove City Council on the recent expansion of the city's re-cycling services. As a resident of West Hove, I am privileged to be taking part in the council's pilot multi-material doorstep re-cycling scheme that
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Eastbourne: Capriati's glad to be back
Jennifer Capriati has revealed she has stayed away from Eastbourne for the past 13 years because of homesickness. The American third seed, who beat Nathalie Dechy 6-1 7-5 in one hour 12 minutes at Devonshire Park yesterday to reach today's semi-finals
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Martina writes off Henman
Nine times Wimbledon champion Martina Navratilova has dismissed Tim Henman's chances of winning the elusive men's title. Navratilova, 46, insisted the British No. 1 has not got a prayer after her doubles defeat with Australian Alicia Molik at the Hastings
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A city with three piers?
Company bosses behind plans for a futuristic pier have underlined their commitment to building it somewhere in Brighton and Hove. But the exact location for the floating structure remains to be decided as a number of sites are currently being considered
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MPs defend 'captive' commuters
Sussex commuters were described as "captive cash boxes" in the House of Commons after yesterday's announcement of above-inflation fare rises. The Brighton Pavilion Labour MP David Lepper was questioning Transport Secretary Alistair Darling. The Strategic
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Seafront gets £1 million facelift
Part of Brighton seafront is in line for a £1 million makeover. Brighton and Hove City Council has agreed to spend £250,000 on the second phase of regenerating Madeira Drive. Most of the money will be spent on providing a new children's area at Peter
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Gloom sparks talk of rate cut
The odds on a cut in interest rates have shortened after data from the High Street and manufacturing sectors cast a cloud over the UK economy. City experts believe the Bank of England may reduce the cost of borrowing to 3.5 per cent next month as its
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Men earn twice as much as women
Women's weekly income was half of men's last year despite a slight improvement on the previous 12 months. Average income for all women, including those working part time or from home, was £145 a week in 2001/02, half the figure of £287 for men. Women's
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A city with three piers?
Company bosses behind plans for a futuristic pier have underlined their commitment to building it somewhere in Brighton and Hove. But the exact location for the floating structure remains to be decided as a number of sites are currently being considered
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Inquest into climber's death
An inquest into the death of a climber who died after falling 75ft from a rock face has been opened and adjourned. Simon Divito, 27, from Brighton, was climbing solo without ropes at Dewerstone Rock, near Shaugh Prior, on Dartmoor when he fell at about
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Law chief is on the move
The woman who led the successful prosecution of the killer of schoolgirl Sarah Payne is leaving Sussex. Alison Saunders, in charge of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for the county, is taking a top job in the London office of the Attorney General,
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No cash for pink Pavilion
Brighton and Hove city councillors have ruled out paying to turn the Royal Pavilion pink for the Pride gay festival. The plans have sparked a rift between organisers of the gay and lesbian festival and the council, which says the scheme would cost too
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At the cinema, June 20-26
Here are cinema listings for the coming week. Just find the film you want and see where it's showing. ABOUT A BOY (12) at Brighton UGC and Eastbourne UGC. ANGER MANAGEMENT (15) at Brighton Odeon & UGC, Eastbourne UGC and Hastings Odeon. BASIC (18)
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Jazz this week, June 20-26
Here's our pick of the jazz and blues performers appearing at venues around Sussex over the coming days. DAVE GREEN TRIO, Sussex Arts Club, Brighton, June 20, 8pm: Double bass boss leads Iain Dixon on sax and Gene Calderazzo on drums. IAN PRICE, Old Market
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Art: Cast Off by Kaarina Kaikkonen, Fabrica, Brighton, June 21 to August 25
Finn Kaarina Kaikkonen's exhibition is the latest in a series of work commissioned by Fabrica, giving artists the chance to respond to the former church's history. Kaikkonen's response is an enormous boat created from rope and 500 men's second-hand jackets
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Pop: Party In The Park, Preston Park, Brighton, June 22
Southern FM is bringing some of the UK's top pop acts together for the annual Party In The Park. This year's amazing line-up includes Busted, Girls Aloud, Mis-teeq, Atomic Kitten and Daniel Bedingfield. Crowds of more than 75,000 are expected at the free
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Families flock for single MMR jabs
Dozens of families are having their children inoculated with single vaccinations for measles, mumps and rubella. The first clinic in Sussex to offer single jabs as an alternative to the controversial triple MMR vaccination is being held in Brighton on
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Could cuttlefish help us win a war?
Soldiers going into combat in any future war could have a new weapon in their arsenal - thanks to the lowly cuttlefish. Scientists at the University of Sussex are studying the creature's amazing ability to camouflage itself by changing colour. The research
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Feedback, with Simon Bradshaw
The Williams family, from Brighton, were disappointed at our coverage last Wednesday of the BAA Gatwick Sussex Youth Games held at Horsham the previous Sunday. They say: "There was hardly any mention of the Brighton and Hove junior mixed athletics team
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Traffic chaos
On June 14 you published two articles on improving pedestrianisation in the shopping centres and cycle lanes into Brighton and Hove. If anyone doubts the need for more cycle lanes, they should try cycling on our roads. It's hair-raising. At the same time
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Cricket: Saffrons fears the drop
Sussex League: Eastbourne admit they could get caught up in a relegation struggle. The Saffrons outfit host Worthing, the team immediately below them, tomorrow anxious to stop a run of three defeats in the Shepherd Neame League. Tomorrow's fixtures are
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Good move
It was good news to read in the Argus (June 16) of the introduction of six new "litter police" by Brighton and Hove Council. These enforcement officers will crack down on businesses who do not arrange for commercial collection of their rubbish and residents
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Cricket: Sussex target last four
Sussex coach Peter Moores has set his sights on the last four of the Twenty20 Cup ahead of his side's must-win home clash with Essex tomorrow. Victory over Middlesex in midweek has kept the Sharks in contention for runners-up spot, which could yet see
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Eastbourne: Martinez's Real thrill
Conchita Martinez is hoping to be inspired by David Beckham joining Real Madrid as she bids for her first Eastbourne title today. Football fan Martinez kicked fourth seed Daniela Hantuchova out of the Hastings Direct Championships with a 6-2 6-3 quarter-final
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Huge bill if school is shut
Plans to shut East Brighton College of Media Arts could land taxpayers with a huge bill. Contractors Jarvis paid for and built the school under a controversial private finance initiative contract. If Brighton and Hove City Council presses ahead with plans
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Medical school chiefs named
Sussex's first medical school has made two more key appointments. Professors Di Watt and Helen Smith have been named chairs of anatomy and primary care respectively at Brighton and Sussex Medical School. The school takes in its first batch of student
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Service for brothers in arms
A remembrance service for Hindu and Sikh soldiers who died in Brighton during the First World War will be held this weekend. It will take place at the Chattri memorial on the Downs near Patcham, Brighton, the site where Indian soldiers who died in hospital
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Council rejects sewage shortlist
Brighton and Hove City Council has rejected all four proposed sites for a multi-million- pound sewage works within its boundaries. The council's chief policy-making committee said none of the sites, at Black Rock, Lower Sheepcote Valley, Upper Sheepcote
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Huge bill if school is shut
Plans to shut East Brighton College of Media Arts could land taxpayers with a huge bill. Contractors Jarvis paid for and built the school under a controversial private finance initiative contract. If Brighton and Hove City Council presses ahead with plans
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'Energy slump' of desktop lunchers
Most office workers waste 30 minutes a day because of an energy slump, partly because they stay at their desk to eat lunch. A poll of 1,000 office staff found three out of four suffered a "productivity slump" in the afternoon. Recruitment firm Office
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Drop in number of firms failing
The number of companies going under is continuing to fall. Last month, 1,454 company failures were recorded, compared with 1,562 in May last year - a drop of 6.9 per cent. This brings the total number of companies who failed so far in 2003 to 7,367 -
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Company director is banned
A director of a recruitment firm which collapsed with £125,000 of debt has been banned from managing a company for four-and-a-half years. Allan Jones, of Ravenswood Drive, Woodingdean, ran Eagle Development Services in Lansdowne Place, Hove, between November
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Pub rape: Two held
Two men have been arrested in connection with the rape of a woman in a Brighton pub toilet. The assault on the 27-year-old took place at the Toad At The Picture House pub in East Street on Saturday June 7. A police spokeswoman said: "A 20-year-old man
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Classical: Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra, Stanmer Park, Brighton, August 16
Tickets are on sale for this promenade concert featuring Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, all the traditional Last Night of the Proms music and a fireworks spectacular. Stephen Bell, who conducted the Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra's New Year's Eve concert
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Night clubbing, June 20-26
A birthday Boygirl bash, a replica Stonehenge, an evening with Mr Mello and a good old-fashioned rock disco are all on offer this week. BOYGIRL, Ocean Rooms, Brighton, June 21: Boygirl plays host to Something Special's second birthday party tomorrow evening
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Comedy: Men In Coats, Komedia, Brighton, June 25-26
Men In Coats are basically good old-fashioned clowns. Forget the painted faces and huge shoes, though, this is physical comedy at its finest. Mick Dow and Maddy Sparham perform with their co-stars, the coats, which are knee-length parkas with enough room
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Stage: Heaven Can Wait, Theatre Royal, Brighton, June 23-28
Buddy Holly is looking for love. He's 28, free and single and wants a brunette but insists she doesn't necessarily have to be called Peggy Sue. Those interested should apply to Anthony Fletcher at the Theatre Royal, Brighton, next week when he pitches
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Shops open late for Harry Potter launch
Sussex is going Harry Potty as the latest instalment in JK Rowling's schoolboy wizard phenomenon hits bookshops tomorrow. Stores across the county are planning special events to mark the long-awaited release of the fifth book in the record-breaking series
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Herbal remedy woman had kidneys removed
A woman had her kidneys removed after taking a Chinese herbal medicine to cure a skin condition, a court heard. Surgeons decided the organs had to be removed because Sandra Stay was at risk of developing cancer. The 59-year-old catering manager had taken
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MP's gaffe on airport visit
Red-faced MP Tom Brake brought a VIP visit to Gatwick airport to a halt by forgetting his passport. The Liberal Democrat shadow transport minister needed the document to get security clearance to tour the airport with an airside pass. BAA's security staff
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Think Of It This Way, by John Parry
Yet again, the law in this country has proved itself to be an absolute ass. The court in this instance is no less than the Court of Appeal, from whose judges you might reasonably expect a sensible decision. Sorry. Wrong! The problem is about the pensions
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Hoogstraten blames Blair
Killer property tycoon Nicholas Hoogstraten has accused Tony Blair of briefing security chiefs to frustrate his bid for freedom. Hoogstraten, in a Category A wing at Belmarsh prison for the manslaughter of a business associate, says he has been prevented
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Runway campaign gets glamourous
Fifteen air hostesses swapped their glamorous jets for an open-top bus to show their support for a new Gatwick runway. Workers in Crawley Labour MP Laura Moffatt's office peeked out of the window as the busload of beauties waved from across the street
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Thousands say no to homes
Thousands of people in East Grinstead have voted against a plan to build more than 2,500 houses near their town. In a town poll last night, 3,485 people voted against the proposals. Just 134 were in favour. Turnout was 19.8 per cent, with six polling
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Workman trapped by cutter
A workman was trapped for more than two hours after van towing a grass cutter jack-knifed on a country road. The man is believed to have been on the grass cutting machine yesterday while it was being towed on a trailer up a hill in Cob Lane, Ardingly.
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Protests fail in 4x4 rally fight
A West Sussex beauty spot will continue to be used as a 4x4 rally track despite protests from conservationists. Part of Angmering Park, which was inherited by the daughters of the former duke and duchess of Norfolk, has been used by off-road vehicles
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Muggers target woman in street
Robbers snatched a bag from the arm of a partially-sighted woman with learning difficulties in Seaford. The woman was walking along Blatchington Hill at 2.30pm on Wednesday June 18 when she was robbed. The bag was found sometime later with some personal
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Beach swoop on dealers
Nine people were arrested on a stretch of Brighton beach where traders say drugs are easier to buy than ice cream. A dozen officers swooped on the Lower Promenade last night after complaints that dealers have turned the area into a war zone. Sniffer dogs
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Exterminate!
While it is possible the children of today are made of sterner stuff than I was, I have more than a little sympathy with the writer of the letter to the owner of Gary the Garden Gargoyle (The Argus, June 18). The memories are still strong, although getting
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Ultimate Combat: Gilbert praises fans after title
Brighton no rules fighter Sol Gilbert has praised the fans who urged him to European Champions Cup success in Chippenham. Gilbert beat German Patrick Suhl to take the European title last Saturday night and is now hoping to add the British Middleweight
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Traffic chaos
On June 14 you published two articles on improving pedestrianisation in the shopping centres and cycle lanes into Brighton and Hove. If anyone doubts the need for more cycle lanes, they should try cycling on our roads. It's hair-raising. At the same time
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Profits first
Despite modern technology, banks in particular seem to be slipping in their efficiency. You visit your local branch for a simple adjustment to your accounts, such as taking out a bond, and find it hasn't been transacted. Any details have conveniently
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Grief for tragic Holby star
Tribute were paid in Sussex today to Holby City actress Laura Sadler, who died five days after she plunged 40ft from a balcony. Ms Sadler, who played staff nurse Sandy Harper in the BBC1 drama, suffered head injuries when she fell from the London apartment
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Good move
It was good news to read in the Argus (June 16) of the introduction of six new "litter police" by Brighton and Hove Council. These enforcement officers will crack down on businesses who do not arrange for commercial collection of their rubbish and residents
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Paying for PFI schemes
Private finance initiatives (PFIs) have been widely encouraged by the Government as a way of getting new projects built quickly and efficiently by the private sector. In Brighton, a PFI contract has been responsible for starting work on the central library
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Shameful
It is reported that Brighton and Hove City Council is starting legal proceedings against Olive Taylor, aged 78, that could result in her being evicted from the house she has lived in for nearly 70 years (The Argus, June 13) This is on the grounds of "
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We must recycle, not burn rubbish
I would like to congratulate Brighton and Hove City Council on the recent expansion of the city's re-cycling services. As a resident of West Hove, I am privileged to be taking part in the council's pilot multi-material doorstep re-cycling scheme that
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Cricket: Sussex target last four
Sussex coach Peter Moores has set his sights on the last four of the Twenty20 Cup ahead of his side's must-win home clash with Essex tomorrow. Victory over Middlesex in midweek has kept the Sharks in contention for runners-up spot, which could yet see
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Council rejects sewage shortlist
Brighton and Hove City Council has rejected all four proposed sites for a multi-million- pound sewage works within its boundaries. The council's chief policy-making committee said none of the sites, at Black Rock, Lower Sheepcote Valley, Upper Sheepcote
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Seafront gets £1 million facelift
Part of Brighton seafront is in line for a £1 million makeover. Brighton and Hove City Council has agreed to spend £250,000 on the second phase of regenerating Madeira Drive. Most of the money will be spent on providing a new children's area at Peter
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Men earn twice as much as women
Women's weekly income was half of men's last year despite a slight improvement on the previous 12 months. Average income for all women, including those working part time or from home, was £145 a week in 2001/02, half the figure of £287 for men. Women's
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Company director is banned
A director of a recruitment firm which collapsed with £125,000 of debt has been banned from managing a company for four-and-a-half years. Allan Jones, of Ravenswood Drive, Woodingdean, ran Eagle Development Services in Lansdowne Place, Hove, between November
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No cash for pink Pavilion
Brighton and Hove city councillors have ruled out paying to turn the Royal Pavilion pink for the Pride gay festival. The plans have sparked a rift between organisers of the gay and lesbian festival and the council, which says the scheme would cost too
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Pub rape: Two held
Two men have been arrested in connection with the rape of a woman in a Brighton pub toilet. The assault on the 27-year-old took place at the Toad At The Picture House pub in East Street on Saturday June 7. A police spokeswoman said: "A 20-year-old man
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Classical: Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra, Stanmer Park, Brighton, August 16
Tickets are on sale for this promenade concert featuring Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, all the traditional Last Night of the Proms music and a fireworks spectacular. Stephen Bell, who conducted the Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra's New Year's Eve concert
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Night clubbing, June 20-26
A birthday Boygirl bash, a replica Stonehenge, an evening with Mr Mello and a good old-fashioned rock disco are all on offer this week. BOYGIRL, Ocean Rooms, Brighton, June 21: Boygirl plays host to Something Special's second birthday party tomorrow evening
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Families flock for single MMR jabs
Dozens of families are having their children inoculated with single vaccinations for measles, mumps and rubella. The first clinic in Sussex to offer single jabs as an alternative to the controversial triple MMR vaccination is being held in Brighton on