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Chris Adams: We keep getting one-day steps wrong
We seem to be taking one step forward and two back as far as our one-day cricket is concerned at the moment. We genuinely felt we had turned the corner in the National League after beating Middlesex and the intensity of our practice before last Sunday's
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Solicitor jailed for theft
A struggling Sussex solicitor who plundered the estate of a dead couple has been jailed for nine months. Jill Radford, 54 and a mother of six, cashed cheques totalling £45,505 over 18 months from money left in the wills of Mr and Mrs Duggan while working
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Food festival was good stuff
Thanks to all concerned for the Brighton and Hove Food and Drink Lovers' Festival - such a fantastic idea. I had a superb seven-course meal at the Tin Drum on the first evening and a most enjoyable visit to the market in New Road. Just what we needed
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Birds, not Seagulls
The time has come for people who would rather have a nature reserve on the same site as the planned football stadium to be heard. How we will be counted, or even when, remains to be seen but the only possible way to find out is for the local government
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A regal court
Embassy Court is often referred to as an art deco building but this is a common (and damaging) misconception. Embassy Court is a landmark building because it is a rare example of English modern movement architecture. It was built in the Thirties when
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Burning issue
Why is it so difficult to recycle in Brighton and Hove? Isn't the city supposed to be a model of all things "right on"? "Lucky dip" recycling is what we have instead. I live in Hove but not the right part of Hove to get a doorstep collection. I like to
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Conjuring trick
Reading The Argus, I note that both Asda at Hollingbury and City Books in Hove are working hard to promote the latest Harry Potter book. It is interesting to note the publishers have given generous discounts to the supermarket chains, enabling them to
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Majestic
In reply to Mr Fleming's treasonable letter (June 18), how could anyone describe the Queen as "ancient" or "doddering"? If ever there was a perfect example of an attractive, healthy, well turned-out, mature, citizen, the Queen fits the picture perfectly
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Motorsport: Sussex pair join 2CV rally
While Bentley were ensuring an English name dominated the Le Mans 24-hour race in France, an endurance event with a distinctive French look to it took place in Norfolk. This year's 24-hour race for Citroen 2CVs was at Snetterton with 36 cars entered.
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Hot to trot
Crawley firefighter Tim Eady will dance before thousands of people at the Albert Hall in London. He will be performing with the Brighton La Roc dance troupe in aid of the Fire Services' National Benevolent Fund. After the two-and-a-half minute routine
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Paine relief
With regard to Vince Wild's interesting letter (June 11) regarding Thomas Paine's deism and how his beliefs are misrepresented by individuals and organisations anxious to suppress the free play of ideas. Paine, it is well to remember, always upheld open
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Wake up call
Like many people in this area, I have always been a strong supporter of the hospice movement, both financially and practically. I was amazed, therefore, to read that the Association of Palliative Medicine - to which many hospices belong - has opposed
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Tennis: Martina defends Daniela
Martina Navratilova has leapt to the defence of Daniela Hantuchova following suggestions that she is in danger of becoming anorexic. Wimbledon champion Virginia Wade, ambassador for the Hastings Direct Championships, voiced concerns that the disease may
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Church must change now
Vast churches were built in Brighton and Hove during the reign of Queen Victoria when religious fervour was at its height. But more than 100 years later, many of those great buildings stand almost empty with only tiny congregations attending each week
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Council must stop 'tat' architecture
Your report (The Argus, June 6) about Brighton and Hove City Council's conservation strategy must make one ask how much store can be set by such a document. In recent months, we have seen off-the-peg structures foisted upon the site of the much-lamented
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England had better beware
South Africa brought the fans flocking back to Hove and issued a warning to their England rivals in the process. The tourists, who play England and Zimbabwe in the forthcoming NatWest Series, scored a convincing 153-run win over Sussex before almost 3,000
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Peace protester fined
A Brighton man who took part in peace protests at an air base where US B52 bombers were stationed has been fined. Michael Heyman, 27, of Bedford Place, Brighton, admitted having wire-cutters with intent to damage the base's fence on January 26. Heyman
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Dancing fireman's a hot mover
By day Tim Eady carries out painstaking investigations into the causes of fires. By night he causes a few sparks of his own - setting dancefloors alight. The hip-swivelling station officer is now preparing to strut his stuff at the Royal Albert Hall in
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Boy finds ancient cannonball on first dive
Paul Dudson was warned not to expect any great discoveries on his first dive - but he resurfaced off Brighton Marina clutching an ancient cannonball. He had spotted the coconut-sized, 3kg ball within ten minutes of descending on his maiden scuba dive
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City churches face closure
Church leaders are discussing a controversial report which could lead to the closure of more than a dozen churches in Brighton and Hove. Members of the Church of England have spent more than two years drawing up a strategy to take the church into the
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Sculptor's work graces £1,000 coin
Sussex sculptor David Cornell's smiling likeness of Prince William will be used on new £1,000 coins, struck to coincide with his coming of age. The Royal Mint will produce 21 of the Prince William Alderney gold kilo coins in 22-carat gold - each priced
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Estate agent quits after rule breach
An estate agent has quit as president of a respected trade association after being caught breaking rules on handling customers' accounts. Mark Packwood decided to stand down from the Brighton and Hove Estate Agents' Association after breaching Royal Institute
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Chris Adams: We keep getting one-day steps wrong
We seem to be taking one step forward and two back as far as our one-day cricket is concerned at the moment. We genuinely felt we had turned the corner in the National League after beating Middlesex and the intensity of our practice before last Sunday's
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Solicitor jailed for theft
A struggling Sussex solicitor who plundered the estate of a dead couple has been jailed for nine months. Jill Radford, 54 and a mother of six, cashed cheques totalling £45,505 over 18 months from money left in the wills of Mr and Mrs Duggan while working
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Food festival was good stuff
Thanks to all concerned for the Brighton and Hove Food and Drink Lovers' Festival - such a fantastic idea. I had a superb seven-course meal at the Tin Drum on the first evening and a most enjoyable visit to the market in New Road. Just what we needed
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Good practice
The report on the dangers of street furniture for people with impaired sight (The Argus, June 2) highlights some important issues. The council has a code of practice for traders which encourages them to place A-boards and street furniture safely and this
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Birds, not Seagulls
The time has come for people who would rather have a nature reserve on the same site as the planned football stadium to be heard. How we will be counted, or even when, remains to be seen but the only possible way to find out is for the local government
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A regal court
Embassy Court is often referred to as an art deco building but this is a common (and damaging) misconception. Embassy Court is a landmark building because it is a rare example of English modern movement architecture. It was built in the Thirties when
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Siren song
I live about five miles from Brighton station and have been disturbed day and night by the noise of the new train sirens. The noise for people living nearer the station must be intolerable. South Central says the sirens are a safety measure. Surely the
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Burning issue
Why is it so difficult to recycle in Brighton and Hove? Isn't the city supposed to be a model of all things "right on"? "Lucky dip" recycling is what we have instead. I live in Hove but not the right part of Hove to get a doorstep collection. I like to
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Motorsport: Sussex pair join 2CV rally
While Bentley were ensuring an English name dominated the Le Mans 24-hour race in France, an endurance event with a distinctive French look to it took place in Norfolk. This year's 24-hour race for Citroen 2CVs was at Snetterton with 36 cars entered.
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Hot to trot
Crawley firefighter Tim Eady will dance before thousands of people at the Albert Hall in London. He will be performing with the Brighton La Roc dance troupe in aid of the Fire Services' National Benevolent Fund. After the two-and-a-half minute routine
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Paine relief
With regard to Vince Wild's interesting letter (June 11) regarding Thomas Paine's deism and how his beliefs are misrepresented by individuals and organisations anxious to suppress the free play of ideas. Paine, it is well to remember, always upheld open
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Motorsport: Richards keeps on leader's heels
Clive Richards maintained his second place overall in the Autosport Caterham Eurocup following the latest round at the Sachsenring in eastern Germany. Richards, 42, from Itchingfield near Horsham, was in contention for victory in both races, his Colards
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Wake up call
Like many people in this area, I have always been a strong supporter of the hospice movement, both financially and practically. I was amazed, therefore, to read that the Association of Palliative Medicine - to which many hospices belong - has opposed
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Out of control
I refer to your report and comments (The Argus, June 11) regarding graffiti levels which "have been brought to a three-year low". If ever there was an example of "looking through rose-coloured spectacles", this is it. I have lived in Brighton all my life
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Judge to retire after 40 years
A self-taught legal chief from East Sussex is retiring after 40 years in the criminal courts. Michael McKenzie, 60, a judge in his own right, will retire as head of the Court of Appeal on Friday after a career which started with him working as assistant
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England had better beware
South Africa brought the fans flocking back to Hove and issued a warning to their England rivals in the process. The tourists, who play England and Zimbabwe in the forthcoming NatWest Series, scored a convincing 153-run win over Sussex before almost 3,000
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Woman refused treatment
A Brighton woman died from leg ulcers after refusing treatment. Sue Slater, who was 49, single and unemployed, was found in bed by her mother at their home in Pankhurst Avenue. A post-mortem examination showed she died from infected leg ulcers, an inquest
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Truancy patrols quiz 93 pupils
A truancy sweep across East Sussex caught more than 90 children out of school. Officers from the county's education welfare service and Sussex Police carried out patrols earlier this month. Figures from the sweep reveal that of the 93 youngsters stopped
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New bins service may be slower
Arun district residents are being warned that there will be teething problems with a new refuse collection system. The Verdant Group is temporarily taking on Arun's troubled waste collection contract. District council officials say there will be reduced
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Dancing fireman's a hot mover
By day Tim Eady carries out painstaking investigations into the causes of fires. By night he causes a few sparks of his own - setting dancefloors alight. The hip-swivelling station officer is now preparing to strut his stuff at the Royal Albert Hall in
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300ft crop circle stuns expert
The perfectly formed, 300ft-wide shape of a flower has cropped up in a barley field in Lewes. The huge crop circle appeared at Houndean Bottom and experts said its deceptively simple design hides some highly thought out and complex geometry. The design
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City churches face closure
Church leaders are discussing a controversial report which could lead to the closure of more than a dozen churches in Brighton and Hove. Members of the Church of England have spent more than two years drawing up a strategy to take the church into the
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Estate agent quits after rule breach
An estate agent has quit as president of a respected trade association after being caught breaking rules on handling customers' accounts. Mark Packwood decided to stand down from the Brighton and Hove Estate Agents' Association after breaching Royal Institute
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City churches face closure
Church leaders were today meeting to discuss a controversial report which could lead to the closure of more than a dozen churches in Brighton and Hove. Members of the Church of England have spent more than two years drawing up a strategy to take the church
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Should camera phones face clampdown?
The horrific Brighton pub rape, said to be photographed on mobile phones, has raised the question: How can we stop the new technology from being abused? The rape made headlines on CBS television across America. Callously - and this goes for media coverage
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Virus tests clear at-risk patients
Hundreds of patients put on alert after it emerged a hospital worker was carrying the potentially-fatal hepatitis C virus have been cleared. More than 280 people were screened after it was revealed an employee at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton
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Robber hanged himself in jail
A robber charged with killing a pensioner was found hanging in his prison cell after he was told his girlfriend would not be visiting him that morning. Drug addict Charles Wolfe, 29, was in Lewes Prison awaiting trial on charges of manslaughter and grievous
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Chris Adams: It's up to you to make Twenty20 a hit
I don't think the powers-that-be in cricket could have imagined what a positive impact the new Twenty20 Cup would make when they dreamt up the idea. Credit to them for the work they have done in marketing the new competition so well. The launch match
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No-go areas
Being disabled, more and more places are becoming no-go areas for me. I have not been able to use George Street, Hove, or Western Road for years. Ship Street and The Lanes are next (The Argus, June 14). This is the year of the disabled - what a laugh.
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Good practice
The report on the dangers of street furniture for people with impaired sight (The Argus, June 2) highlights some important issues. The council has a code of practice for traders which encourages them to place A-boards and street furniture safely and this
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Home Truths, by Jacqui Bealing
All I said was: "It would be nice to get the shelves up tomorrow." But my husband detected a hint of criticism in my voice and immediately raised his own. "All right, all right. I'm doing my best." "I was just saying ... " I continued. But my husband
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Siren song
I live about five miles from Brighton station and have been disturbed day and night by the noise of the new train sirens. The noise for people living nearer the station must be intolerable. South Central says the sirens are a safety measure. Surely the
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Motorsport round-up
Sussex drivers will be in action at the South East Motor Sport Enthusiasts' Club meeting at Lydden Hill, Kent today. Steve Weatherley (St Leonards) will be in action in the BSW Motorsports Intermediate Saloons and Sports Championship. At the last round
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Motorsport: Richards keeps on leader's heels
Clive Richards maintained his second place overall in the Autosport Caterham Eurocup following the latest round at the Sachsenring in eastern Germany. Richards, 42, from Itchingfield near Horsham, was in contention for victory in both races, his Colards
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Cost of MMR
Many parents in Sussex are not protecting their children against disease by using the all-inclusive MMR vaccine on the NHS. They are worried there is a chance the vaccine should be linked with complications such as autism. But health authorities say this
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Out of control
I refer to your report and comments (The Argus, June 11) regarding graffiti levels which "have been brought to a three-year low". If ever there was an example of "looking through rose-coloured spectacles", this is it. I have lived in Brighton all my life
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Tennis: Rubin a class act to follow
Anyone suggesting half-way through her Eastbourne semi-final yesterday that Chanda Rubin would reach the final for the second year running could have been accused of telling porkies. "And pigs might fly" would have been a reasonable reply at 5-3 down
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Judge to retire after 40 years
A self-taught legal chief from East Sussex is retiring after 40 years in the criminal courts. Michael McKenzie, 60, a judge in his own right, will retire as head of the Court of Appeal on Friday after a career which started with him working as assistant
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Woman refused treatment
A Brighton woman died from leg ulcers after refusing treatment. Sue Slater, who was 49, single and unemployed, was found in bed by her mother at their home in Pankhurst Avenue. A post-mortem examination showed she died from infected leg ulcers, an inquest
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Pub rape suspects bailed
Two men arrested in connection with the rape of a woman in a Brighton pub toilet have been released on bail. The suspects, 20 and 27 and both from Brighton and Hove, were questioned yesterday at a police custody centre in Hollingbury, Brighton. Detectives
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300ft crop circle stuns expert
The perfectly formed, 300ft-wide shape of a flower has cropped up in a barley field in Lewes. The huge crop circle appeared at Houndean Bottom and experts said its deceptively simple design hides some highly thought out and complex geometry. The design
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Baby left on doorstep
A Sussex postwoman delivered a baby into the arms of the police after discovering her abandoned on a doorstep. Lisa Hughes found the seven-month-old girl, named Sky, cold and wet with dew in a pram surrounded by toys at 5am yesterday. Lisa, 31, was on
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Should camera phones face clampdown?
The horrific Brighton pub rape, said to be photographed on mobile phones, has raised the question: How can we stop the new technology from being abused? The rape made headlines on CBS television across America. Callously - and this goes for media coverage
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Virus tests clear at-risk patients
Hundreds of patients put on alert after it emerged a hospital worker was carrying the potentially-fatal hepatitis C virus have been cleared. More than 280 people were screened after it was revealed an employee at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton
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Robber hanged himself in jail
A robber charged with killing a pensioner was found hanging in his prison cell after he was told his girlfriend would not be visiting him that morning. Drug addict Charles Wolfe, 29, was in Lewes Prison awaiting trial on charges of manslaughter and grievous
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Chris Adams: It's up to you to make Twenty20 a hit
I don't think the powers-that-be in cricket could have imagined what a positive impact the new Twenty20 Cup would make when they dreamt up the idea. Credit to them for the work they have done in marketing the new competition so well. The launch match
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No-go areas
Being disabled, more and more places are becoming no-go areas for me. I have not been able to use George Street, Hove, or Western Road for years. Ship Street and The Lanes are next (The Argus, June 14). This is the year of the disabled - what a laugh.
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Home Truths, by Jacqui Bealing
All I said was: "It would be nice to get the shelves up tomorrow." But my husband detected a hint of criticism in my voice and immediately raised his own. "All right, all right. I'm doing my best." "I was just saying ... " I continued. But my husband
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Motorsport round-up
Sussex drivers will be in action at the South East Motor Sport Enthusiasts' Club meeting at Lydden Hill, Kent today. Steve Weatherley (St Leonards) will be in action in the BSW Motorsports Intermediate Saloons and Sports Championship. At the last round
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Conjuring trick
Reading The Argus, I note that both Asda at Hollingbury and City Books in Hove are working hard to promote the latest Harry Potter book. It is interesting to note the publishers have given generous discounts to the supermarket chains, enabling them to
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Majestic
In reply to Mr Fleming's treasonable letter (June 18), how could anyone describe the Queen as "ancient" or "doddering"? If ever there was a perfect example of an attractive, healthy, well turned-out, mature, citizen, the Queen fits the picture perfectly
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Cost of MMR
Many parents in Sussex are not protecting their children against disease by using the all-inclusive MMR vaccine on the NHS. They are worried there is a chance the vaccine should be linked with complications such as autism. But health authorities say this
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Tennis: Martina defends Daniela
Martina Navratilova has leapt to the defence of Daniela Hantuchova following suggestions that she is in danger of becoming anorexic. Wimbledon champion Virginia Wade, ambassador for the Hastings Direct Championships, voiced concerns that the disease may
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Church must change now
Vast churches were built in Brighton and Hove during the reign of Queen Victoria when religious fervour was at its height. But more than 100 years later, many of those great buildings stand almost empty with only tiny congregations attending each week
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Tennis: Rubin a class act to follow
Anyone suggesting half-way through her Eastbourne semi-final yesterday that Chanda Rubin would reach the final for the second year running could have been accused of telling porkies. "And pigs might fly" would have been a reasonable reply at 5-3 down
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Council must stop 'tat' architecture
Your report (The Argus, June 6) about Brighton and Hove City Council's conservation strategy must make one ask how much store can be set by such a document. In recent months, we have seen off-the-peg structures foisted upon the site of the much-lamented
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Peace protester fined
A Brighton man who took part in peace protests at an air base where US B52 bombers were stationed has been fined. Michael Heyman, 27, of Bedford Place, Brighton, admitted having wire-cutters with intent to damage the base's fence on January 26. Heyman
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Pub rape suspects bailed
Two men arrested in connection with the rape of a woman in a Brighton pub toilet have been released on bail. The suspects, 20 and 27 and both from Brighton and Hove, were questioned yesterday at a police custody centre in Hollingbury, Brighton. Detectives
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Boy finds ancient cannonball on first dive
Paul Dudson was warned not to expect any great discoveries on his first dive - but he resurfaced off Brighton Marina clutching an ancient cannonball. He had spotted the coconut-sized, 3kg ball within ten minutes of descending on his maiden scuba dive
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Baby left on doorstep
A Sussex postwoman delivered a baby into the arms of the police after discovering her abandoned on a doorstep. Lisa Hughes found the seven-month-old girl, named Sky, cold and wet with dew in a pram surrounded by toys at 5am yesterday. Lisa, 31, was on
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Sculptor's work graces £1,000 coin
Sussex sculptor David Cornell's smiling likeness of Prince William will be used on new £1,000 coins, struck to coincide with his coming of age. The Royal Mint will produce 21 of the Prince William Alderney gold kilo coins in 22-carat gold - each priced
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Thieving mother spared jail
A single mother who stole £128,180 from her employers was spared jail. Alison Whelan, 28, of Station Road, Cowfold, walked from court after a judge decided he would not separate her from her five-month-old daughter. She broke down in tears of relief as