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Workers shy away from pay talks
One in ten workers would rather look for another job than tackle their boss about a pay rise or promotion. A survey of 1,000 workers by payroll software provider Snowdrop Systems released today shows that most dreaded talking about their salary with their
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Early payment is no reward
Borrowers who paid their debts off early were charged a total of £332 million extra for the privilege last year. Four out of five loan providers charge borrowers penalties if they pay off their loans before the end of their terms, according to internet
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June 21: Sussex v Essex
Graham Gooch is convinced Twenty20 cricket is here to stay. Mushtaq Ahmed suggested it could help make the sport as popular as football. Whatever your viewpoint, there is no doubt the bright new competition is giving the Hove crowds plenty to enjoy. True
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Council consults on street drinking
Residents and traders are being asked for their views on plans for a further crack down on street drinking in Brighton and Hove. The city council plans to use a Designated Public Places Order to give police extra powers to tackle the problem in the city
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Family Life, by Bini McCall
We were sitting in the garden with a friend the other day, idling away an afternoon. "Why have you got a cat flap in your spare room window?" he asked. "Why haven't you got one in your back door like normal people have?" "Ah well, that's because the dog
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Voice Of The Third Age: Lis Solkhon
The more observant among you will have remarked on a different name gracing the top of the column I normally write on a Monday. That is not, I hasten to add, because I have been living it up in some exotic holiday location but as a result of a close encounter
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Terrorist alert at tennis final
A security scare forced more than 4,000 spectators and players to evacuate a prestigious centre court tennis final. Ticket holders, competitors and staff spilled out into roads surrounding Devonshire Park, Eastbourne, at 12.30pm on Saturday, halting the
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Trio held over seaweed theft
Three men were arrested and locked up in police cells for seven hours after "stealing" seaweed from a beach to feed pet tortoises. Friends Simon Braisby, Tony Sims and Deon Marshall were gathering sea kale on Eastbourne beach for Mr Sims' five tortoises
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How to still your mind
In this day and age, with the many pressures and demands of society, a happy balance of our mind, emotions and senses is difficult to maintain. Many young people, in particular, seem to be under enormous pressure and there are high expectations of them
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Jobs fear at energy firm
Fears for almost 150 Seeboard jobs grew today with plans to move computer jobs from Worthing to Plymouth. IT workers at Seeboard's offices in Southdown View Road, Worthing, could face redundancy during a major overhaul of the electricity supplier's operations
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Dad faces sack over red jumper
The steward of one of Britain's most exclusive golf clubs faces losing his job and home - after wearing a red jumper to work. Trevor Proctor, his wife and their two daughters are due to be kicked out of their tied four-bedroom cottage on the Earl of March's
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Ice cream van hijacked
An ice cream seller was threatened with a knife before a gang of men stole his van yesterday. The victim was driving to Southbourne, near Chichester, when a black Ford Escort stopped in front of him. He assumed the four occupants wanted to buy ice cream
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Protesters vow to continue runway fight
Villagers have declared they will fight proposals for expansion at Gatwick airport every step of the way. Charlwood Parish Council has published a new response to the Government's consultation on the future development of air transport in the South East
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Seagull killer
Congratulations to the driver of the orange Range Rover seen outside the Whitehawk Library in Arundel Road on Tuesday morning. He really ought to be considered for some sort of award. This pillar of the community, when faced with two seagulls in the street
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Hygiene help
Brighton and Hove has a vast array of restaurants, cafes and takeaway establishments and food hygiene standards are very important for all clientele (The Argus, June 19). The food industry has flourished in Brighton and Hove and Sussex as a whole. Food
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Not funny
I am afraid Dr Alan Bond (Letter, June 19) may be missing the point regarding David Panter's stunt with a bunch of bananas. Like many people, I found the image insulting to bananas. On a more serious note, had the chief executive of Brighton and Hove
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Football: Gregory signs
Dr Martens: Justin Gregory has become Crawley Town's third summer signing. The fullback returns for a third spell at the club, signing a one-year deal with a year's option following his release by Stevenage Borough. Gregory played for Farnborough in the
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Swan dies after dog attack
Police are being asked to bring criminal charges against a dog owner after a swan was savaged in a pond. The female swan was found dead at Egerton Park, Bexhill, yesterday morning by residents. It is believed to have been killed by the dog. Trevor Weeks
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Athletics: No Euro joy for Crawley duo
Crawley's Nick Buckfield finished fifth in the pole vault as Great Britain's men surrendered their Spar European Cup final title to France in Florence. After leading the way at the end of day one by a point, the team ultimately finished third at the Luigi
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Speedway: Ermolenko stars for Eagles
Former world champion Sam Ermolenko turned back the clock with a magical display at Arlington Stadium on Saturday night. Ermolenko, now in his 43rd year and No. 1 in a by-gone era of pre-Grand Prix world finals, sparked Eastbourne Eagles to only their
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Missed point
I have never felt moved enough to respond to letters in newspapers before but I am stunned by the selfishness of Roger Lee in his letter entitled Cycle Mayhem (Letters, June 19). As you may guess, I took part in the London-to-Brighton cycle ride this
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Cyclists contribute to upkeep of roads
Oh dear, Mr Lee (Letters, June 19), you will open the floodgates with your letter about the London-to-Brighton cycle ride but it is obviously your intention to strain the sometimes fragile relationship between car users and cyclists. I'm sorry your journey
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Rubin retains Eastbourne title
Chanda Rubin has moved into legendary company at Eastbourne after a hard-fought victory over Conchita Martinez in the final of the Hastings Direct Championships. The amiable American became the first player to retain the title since Martina Navratilova
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Match Report: Sussex v Essex
Graham Gooch is convinced Twenty20 cricket is here to stay. Mushtaq Ahmed suggested it could help make the sport as popular as football. Whatever your viewpoint, there is no doubt the bright new competition is giving the Hove crowds plenty to enjoy. True
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Sharks face cup showdown
Sussex face a floodlit showdown with Kent to decide runners-up spot in their Twenty20 Cup group tomorrow. Victory could take the Sharks into the last four after Saturday's dramatic seven-run defeat of Essex. Sussex and Kent are neck and neck and the winners
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Council consults on street drinking
Residents and traders are being asked for their views on plans for a further crack down on street drinking in Brighton and Hove. The city council plans to use a Designated Public Places Order to give police extra powers to tackle the problem in the city
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Homeowners face shortfalls
More homeowners face the prospect of being told their endowment policy payouts could be too small to cover their mortgages, it emerged today. City watchdog the Financial Services Authority (FSA) has written to life insurers urging them to make sure the
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It's time to play ask the audience
Residents in Mid Sussex will get to air their views in a Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?-style debate. The District Council has organised the event to learn what people think are the main issues in their area. About 160 audience members will get electronic
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Zoe and Norm want another baby
Zoe Ball and Norman Cook have said they plan to put their love-split behind them by having another baby. Norman, aka DJ Fatboy Slim, told reporters they were considering a brother or sister for two-year-old Woody. Playing on the opening night of Underwater
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Laughter as Labour MP slams Tony Blair
Maverick Labour MP George Galloway told a rapt audience of peace activists the Government's case for attacking Iraq was collapsing piece-by-piece "like the West Pier." Mr Galloway, who hit the headlines in April when he was accused of being paid to voice
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Out Of Order, Barn Theatre, Southwick
In accordance with all good farces, Out Of Order featured non-stop opening and closing of doors, wrong identities and the dropping of a pair of trousers. A Government Minister's attempt to indulge in a spot of adultery did not stand a chance once a dead
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Terrorist alert at tennis final
A security scare forced more than 4,000 spectators and players to evacuate a prestigious centre court tennis final. Ticket holders, competitors and staff spilled out into roads surrounding Devonshire Park, Eastbourne, at 12.30pm on Saturday, halting the
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City ice rinks gets council backing
Councillors have backed calls for a full-size Olympic ice rink to be built in Brighton and Hove. But they stopped short of saying it should be on the site of the old Black Rock swimming pool in Kemp Town. More than 7,000 people signed a petition organised
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Trio held over seaweed theft
Three men were arrested and locked up in police cells for seven hours after "stealing" seaweed from a beach to feed pet tortoises. Friends Simon Braisby, Tony Sims and Deon Marshall were gathering sea kale on Eastbourne beach for Mr Sims' five tortoises
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Ice cream van hijacked
An ice cream seller was threatened with a knife before a gang of men stole his van yesterday. The victim was driving to Southbourne, near Chichester, when a black Ford Escort stopped in front of him. He assumed the four occupants wanted to buy ice cream
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Man critical after garage fight
A man is critically ill in hospital after emergency surgery for a brain clot following a fight in a petrol station. Two men were arrested yesterday in connection with the brawl, which took place just after midnight on Saturday at the Esso garage in Franklyn
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Boy's skull fractured in crash
A nine-year-old boy suffered a fractured skull in an accident with a car. The boy was walking down Millthorpe Road in Horsham when the accident happened at 5pm yesterday. He was taken to the New East Surrey Hospital, Redhill. His injuries are believed
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Flyaway parrot reunited with owner
Cheeky Chester the flyaway parrot has been reunited with his cartoonist owner. The ten-year-old Green Monk parrot, who flew off from his home in Lark Rise, Crawley, is safely back with Georgia Prosser, who has created a cartoon strip based on his antics
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Seven held in seafront drugs swoop
Seven more people have been arrested in a police blitz on seafront drug dealers in Brighton. A total of 16 suspects have now been picked up on a stretch of beach where traders say drugs are easier to buy than ice cream. Police say the crackdown is due
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Cream of pop create storm on stage
The Gods provided a crashing prelude as a dramatic early-morning electrical storm crashed through the Sussex sky. But a few hours later, nature's sound and light show was a distant memory thanks to a host of spectacular sets from the cream of the charts
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80,000 fans party in the park
Boy bands and girl groups stormed Sussex yesterday for the spectacular Party in the Park showcase - and one babe made an unexpected appearance. Paramedic crews were called in when a pregnant woman went into labour minutes after the annual Southern FM
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In search of a fully balanced diet
What is a balanced diet? In a climate of controversial views and misinformation, Kate Neil, a leading nutritionist, believes many people have no idea what a balanced diet consists of. For thousands of years, the wise have known about the benefits of eating
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Homeowners face shortfalls
More homeowners face the prospect of being told their endowment policy payouts could be too small to cover their mortgages, it emerged today. City watchdog the Financial Services Authority (FSA) has written to life insurers urging them to make sure the
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Out Of Order, Barn Theatre, Southwick
In accordance with all good farces, Out Of Order featured non-stop opening and closing of doors, wrong identities and the dropping of a pair of trousers. A Government Minister's attempt to indulge in a spot of adultery did not stand a chance once a dead
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Have I got vows for you?
Have I Got News For You star Paul Merton married his sweetheart in a fairytale ceremony - dressed as the Beatles' Sgt Pepper. The madcap comic had the guests roaring in the aisles as he made his vows in cream embroidered trousers and jacket before sweeping
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Terrorist alert at tennis final
A security scare forced more than 4,000 spectators and players to evacuate a prestigious centre court tennis final. Ticket holders, competitors and staff spilled out into roads surrounding Devonshire Park, Eastbourne, at 12.30pm on Saturday, halting the
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City ice rinks gets council backing
Councillors have backed calls for a full-size Olympic ice rink to be built in Brighton and Hove. But they stopped short of saying it should be on the site of the old Black Rock swimming pool in Kemp Town. More than 7,000 people signed a petition organised
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Split over police pride march
Senior police are deciding whether to allow off-duty uniformed gay officers to join in the Brighton and Hove Pride parade. The event on August 9, one of the biggest free gay parties in the UK, attracts more than 50,000 people. Sussex Police have said
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Trio held over seaweed theft
Three men were arrested and locked up in police cells for seven hours after "stealing" seaweed from a beach to feed pet tortoises. Friends Simon Braisby, Tony Sims and Deon Marshall were gathering sea kale on Eastbourne beach for Mr Sims' five tortoises
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Man critical after garage fight
A man is critically ill in hospital after emergency surgery for a brain clot following a fight in a petrol station. Two men were arrested yesterday in connection with the brawl, which took place just after midnight on Saturday at the Esso garage in Franklyn
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Boy's skull fractured in crash
A nine-year-old boy suffered a fractured skull in an accident with a car. The boy was walking down Millthorpe Road in Horsham when the accident happened at 5pm yesterday. He was taken to the New East Surrey Hospital, Redhill. His injuries are believed
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Flyaway parrot reunited with owner
Cheeky Chester the flyaway parrot has been reunited with his cartoonist owner. The ten-year-old Green Monk parrot, who flew off from his home in Lark Rise, Crawley, is safely back with Georgia Prosser, who has created a cartoon strip based on his antics
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Crash girl wins £5m damages
A girl has been awarded £5.1 million damages nine years after she was left wheelchair-bound when a car driven by her nanny was involved in a head-on collision. Tania Chapman-Fortune, now 12, was three years old when she suffered devastating injuries in
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Seven held in seafront drugs swoop
Seven more people have been arrested in a police blitz on seafront drug dealers in Brighton. A total of 16 suspects have now been picked up on a stretch of beach where traders say drugs are easier to buy than ice cream. Police say the crackdown is due
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Cream of pop create storm on stage
The Gods provided a crashing prelude as a dramatic early-morning electrical storm crashed through the Sussex sky. But a few hours later, nature's sound and light show was a distant memory thanks to a host of spectacular sets from the cream of the charts
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In search of a fully balanced diet
What is a balanced diet? In a climate of controversial views and misinformation, Kate Neil, a leading nutritionist, believes many people have no idea what a balanced diet consists of. For thousands of years, the wise have known about the benefits of eating
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Workers shy away from pay talks
One in ten workers would rather look for another job than tackle their boss about a pay rise or promotion. A survey of 1,000 workers by payroll software provider Snowdrop Systems released today shows that most dreaded talking about their salary with their
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WH Smith hunts for new chief
Headhunters have been appointed to search for a new chief executive at high street retailer WH Smith, the company confirmed today. Richard Handover is not due to reach the company's retirement age of 60 for another two years but WH Smith said it had started
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Early payment is no reward
Borrowers who paid their debts off early were charged a total of £332 million extra for the privilege last year. Four out of five loan providers charge borrowers penalties if they pay off their loans before the end of their terms, according to internet
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Council consults on street drinking
Residents and traders are being asked for their views on plans for a further crack down on street drinking in Brighton and Hove. The city council plans to use a Designated Public Places Order to give police extra powers to tackle the problem in the city
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Award for pigsty turned into holiday flats
A building once home to a family of pigs today boasts a five-star accommodation rating for human guests. Cooper's Cottage is a Grade II listed farm building at Cooper's Farm, near Stonegate, East Sussex. It used to be a pigsty but has now been converted
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Family Life, by Bini McCall
We were sitting in the garden with a friend the other day, idling away an afternoon. "Why have you got a cat flap in your spare room window?" he asked. "Why haven't you got one in your back door like normal people have?" "Ah well, that's because the dog
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How to still your mind
In this day and age, with the many pressures and demands of society, a happy balance of our mind, emotions and senses is difficult to maintain. Many young people, in particular, seem to be under enormous pressure and there are high expectations of them
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Protesters vow to continue runway fight
Villagers have declared they will fight proposals for expansion at Gatwick airport every step of the way. Charlwood Parish Council has published a new response to the Government's consultation on the future development of air transport in the South East
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Seagull killer
Congratulations to the driver of the orange Range Rover seen outside the Whitehawk Library in Arundel Road on Tuesday morning. He really ought to be considered for some sort of award. This pillar of the community, when faced with two seagulls in the street
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Hygiene help
Brighton and Hove has a vast array of restaurants, cafes and takeaway establishments and food hygiene standards are very important for all clientele (The Argus, June 19). The food industry has flourished in Brighton and Hove and Sussex as a whole. Food
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Not funny
I am afraid Dr Alan Bond (Letter, June 19) may be missing the point regarding David Panter's stunt with a bunch of bananas. Like many people, I found the image insulting to bananas. On a more serious note, had the chief executive of Brighton and Hove
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Football: Gregory signs
Dr Martens: Justin Gregory has become Crawley Town's third summer signing. The fullback returns for a third spell at the club, signing a one-year deal with a year's option following his release by Stevenage Borough. Gregory played for Farnborough in the
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Fab for comic
Paul Merton dressed up as Beatles' icon Sgt Pepper for his fairytale wedding at the weekend. The quick-witted comic, who is never stuck for a dry put-down as a star panellist on TV show Have I Got News For You, finally said the words: "I do." And now
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Athletics: No Euro joy for Crawley duo
Crawley's Nick Buckfield finished fifth in the pole vault as Great Britain's men surrendered their Spar European Cup final title to France in Florence. After leading the way at the end of day one by a point, the team ultimately finished third at the Luigi
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Pray for change
For centuries churches have been the focal points of community life as they are used to both glorify God and serve their communities. But dwindling congregations in the past 50 years mean many are often almost empty while the costs of maintaining them
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Cricket: Priory march on
Sussex League: Lewes Priory have opened a 28-point lead ahead of St James in division two. They enjoyed their fifth win of the season with a nine-wicket victory against Haywards Heath at the Stanley Turner Ground. Sher Khanhaga took 8-31 as Haywards Heath
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Cyclists contribute to upkeep of roads
Oh dear, Mr Lee (Letters, June 19), you will open the floodgates with your letter about the London-to-Brighton cycle ride but it is obviously your intention to strain the sometimes fragile relationship between car users and cyclists. I'm sorry your journey
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Cricket: Hastings extend lead
Sussex League: Champions Hastings have a 44-point lead in the Shepherd Neame League after their sixth win in eight starts at Stirlands on Saturday. Brighton and Hove are second ahead of East Grinstead and Horsham. Richard Jackson (129) and Brad Smith
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Rubin retains Eastbourne title
Chanda Rubin has moved into legendary company at Eastbourne after a hard-fought victory over Conchita Martinez in the final of the Hastings Direct Championships. The amiable American became the first player to retain the title since Martina Navratilova
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Sharks face cup showdown
Sussex face a floodlit showdown with Kent to decide runners-up spot in their Twenty20 Cup group tomorrow. Victory could take the Sharks into the last four after Saturday's dramatic seven-run defeat of Essex. Sussex and Kent are neck and neck and the winners
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Students' poster stunt backfires
A group of overzealous music students blanketed part of Brighton with flyposters - and left their teachers facing hefty fines. The youngsters at the Brighton Institute of Modern Music were promoting a charity gig they are holding tonight. Hundreds of
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Safeway runners to face hurdles
Supermarkets vying for control of takeover target Safeway will this week discover the hurdles they may have to overcome to land the rival chain. The Competition Commission is expected to publish a statement on Tuesday outlining the hypothetical remedies
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June 21: Sussex v Essex
Graham Gooch is convinced Twenty20 cricket is here to stay. Mushtaq Ahmed suggested it could help make the sport as popular as football. Whatever your viewpoint, there is no doubt the bright new competition is giving the Hove crowds plenty to enjoy. True
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Roll up for virtual pub crawl game
Fancy getting legless, getting into a fight and throwing up in your living room? Anyone game for it may find themselves getting stopped by the Old Bill while still sitting in their armchair. It may be worth the risk, if only for the fun of a pub crawl
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Voice Of The Third Age: Lis Solkhon
The more observant among you will have remarked on a different name gracing the top of the column I normally write on a Monday. That is not, I hasten to add, because I have been living it up in some exotic holiday location but as a result of a close encounter
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Swan dies after dog attack
Police are being asked to bring criminal charges against a dog owner after a swan was savaged in a pond. The female swan was found dead at Egerton Park, Bexhill, yesterday morning by residents. It is believed to have been killed by the dog. Trevor Weeks
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Let down
Mr Lee (Letters, June 19) raised a smile by saying if cyclists paid towards the "damage" they do, there would be fewer around on London-to-Brighton day. I sympathise with him about the jams - but from a different angle to his. Most returning London-to-Brighton
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Ailing churches face axe
More than a dozen churches, including the parish centres of Brighton and Hove, face closure as part of historic changes to prevent the "slow death" of the Church of England. Church leaders have proposed shutting or adapting the buildings as part of a
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Cycle tax
Mr Lee (Letters, June 19), perpetuates the myth that road tax pays for the roads. Cyclists pay for roads, too, as does every taxpayer, through local and central taxation. I find it hard to believe 27,000 cyclists would create damage to the roads. Most
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Hospice we can all help
There was never any doubt the appeal to build The Martlets Hospice in Hove was going to succeed. Launched by Prince Charles on a visit to Brighton, the appeal was run by some of the most ferocious fund-raisers in Sussex. It was not an easy task but keeping
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Missed point
I have never felt moved enough to respond to letters in newspapers before but I am stunned by the selfishness of Roger Lee in his letter entitled Cycle Mayhem (Letters, June 19). As you may guess, I took part in the London-to-Brighton cycle ride this
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Match Report: Sussex v Essex
Graham Gooch is convinced Twenty20 cricket is here to stay. Mushtaq Ahmed suggested it could help make the sport as popular as football. Whatever your viewpoint, there is no doubt the bright new competition is giving the Hove crowds plenty to enjoy. True
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Cricket: Kirtley back for cup showdown
Sussex fast bowler James Kirtley will return to the side for tomorrow's crunch Twenty20 clash with Kent after being released by England. The paceman is returning to Sussex after being dropped from the national side's 15-man one-day party following The
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Dad faces sack over red jumper
The steward of one of Britain's most exclusive golf clubs faces losing his job and home - after wearing a red jumper to work. Trevor Proctor, his wife and their two daughters are due to be kicked out of their tied four-bedroom cottage on the Earl of March's
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Potter's Phoenix is a real flyer
Harry Potter mania was continuing to spin its web of magic over book sales today after the fifth instalment of the schoolboy wizard's adventures broke retail records. Britain's largest bookseller, WH Smith, said Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix
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Council consults on street drinking
Residents and traders are being asked for their views on plans for a further crack down on street drinking in Brighton and Hove. The city council plans to use a Designated Public Places Order to give police extra powers to tackle the problem in the city
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Community rallies for Scouts
A Scout group facing closure when its headquarters was wrecked by vandals has been saved. Members of the 19th Brighton Scouts (Kipling's Own) were devastated by the attack at Easter, in which all ten of the hut's windows were smashed, fire extinguishers
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Zoe and Norm want another baby
Zoe Ball and Norman Cook have said they plan to put their love-split behind them by having another baby. Norman, aka DJ Fatboy Slim, told reporters they were considering a brother or sister for two-year-old Woody. Playing on the opening night of Underwater
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Laughter as Labour MP slams Tony Blair
Maverick Labour MP George Galloway told a rapt audience of peace activists the Government's case for attacking Iraq was collapsing piece-by-piece "like the West Pier." Mr Galloway, who hit the headlines in April when he was accused of being paid to voice
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Holes In The Skin, Minerva Studio, Chichester, until September 20
My first thought on leaving the world premiere of Robert Holman's new play was that his mother must have been frightened in pregnancy by Harold Pinter. Actually, that was my second thought. The first was to get some feeling back into my backside after
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Council welcomes right-to-buy move
Moves to reduce discounts to council tenants buying their own homes have been welcomed by city councillors. Members of Brighton and Hove City Council's housing committee endorsed the decision, saying it will help relieve pressure on the city's social
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Gun found in drug factory raid
Police raiding a suspected cannabis factory recovered a handgun and hundreds of pounds worth of the drug. A man has been arrested following the swoop on a flat in Clarendon Road, Hove, yesterday. Nine officers found almost 200g of cannabis with a street
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Ice cream van hijacked
An ice cream seller was threatened with a knife before a gang of men stole his van yesterday. The victim was driving to Southbourne, near Chichester, when a black Ford Escort stopped in front of him. He assumed the four occupants wanted to buy ice cream
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Lightning rips through flats
A sales manager had a shock awakening when lightning blasted through the roof of her home and zapped the carpet inches from her bed. Shocked Claire Grove, 32, was alerted to the freak strike by gurgling from her radiators. The water inside boiled in seconds
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80,000 fans party in the park
Boy bands and girl groups stormed Sussex yesterday for the spectacular Party in the Park showcase - and one babe made an unexpected appearance. Paramedic crews were called in when a pregnant woman went into labour minutes after the annual Southern FM
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Hepatitis comes in various forms
More than 500 patients were invited to attend special blood-screening clinics at Royal Sussex County Hospital because they might have been exposed to the hepatitis C virus. A worker at the hospital was discovered to be carrying the virus after undergoing
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Students' poster stunt backfires
A group of overzealous music students blanketed part of Brighton with flyposters - and left their teachers facing hefty fines. The youngsters at the Brighton Institute of Modern Music were promoting a charity gig they are holding tonight. Hundreds of
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Date
WH Smith hunts for new chief
Headhunters have been appointed to search for a new chief executive at high street retailer WH Smith, the company confirmed today. Richard Handover is not due to reach the company's retirement age of 60 for another two years but WH Smith said it had started
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Date
Safeway runners to face hurdles
Supermarkets vying for control of takeover target Safeway will this week discover the hurdles they may have to overcome to land the rival chain. The Competition Commission is expected to publish a statement on Tuesday outlining the hypothetical remedies
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Date
Award for pigsty turned into holiday flats
A building once home to a family of pigs today boasts a five-star accommodation rating for human guests. Cooper's Cottage is a Grade II listed farm building at Cooper's Farm, near Stonegate, East Sussex. It used to be a pigsty but has now been converted
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Date
Roll up for virtual pub crawl game
Fancy getting legless, getting into a fight and throwing up in your living room? Anyone game for it may find themselves getting stopped by the Old Bill while still sitting in their armchair. It may be worth the risk, if only for the fun of a pub crawl
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Date
Rubin retains Eastbourne title
Chanda Rubin has moved into legendary company at Eastbourne after a hard-fought victory over Conchita Martinez in the final of the Hastings Direct Championships. The amiable American became the first player to retain the title since Martina Navratilova
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Have your say on phone fears
A public meeting has been called amid growing concerns about the impact of mobile phone masts on people's health. Invitations have been sent out to scores of home-owners in Worthing. The meeting will be at the Pavilion Theatre, Worthing, on Wednesday,
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Man critical after garage fight
A man is critically ill in hospital after emergency surgery for a brain clot following a fight in a petrol station. Two men were arrested yesterday in connection with the brawl, which took place just after midnight on Saturday at the Esso garage in Franklyn
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Boy's skull fractured in crash
A nine-year-old boy suffered a fractured skull in an accident with a car. The boy was walking down Millthorpe Road in Horsham when the accident happened at 5pm yesterday. He was taken to the New East Surrey Hospital, Redhill. His injuries are believed
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Date
Protesters' runway vow
Villagers have declared they will fight proposals for expansion at Gatwick airport every step of the way. Charlwood Parish Council has published a new response to the Government's consultation on the future development of air transport in the South East
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Date
Fab for comic
Paul Merton dressed up as Beatles' icon Sgt Pepper for his fairytale wedding at the weekend. The quick-witted comic, who is never stuck for a dry put-down as a star panellist on TV show Have I Got News For You, finally said the words: "I do." And now
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Date
Let down
Mr Lee (Letters, June 19) raised a smile by saying if cyclists paid towards the "damage" they do, there would be fewer around on London-to-Brighton day. I sympathise with him about the jams - but from a different angle to his. Most returning London-to-Brighton
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Date
Pray for change
For centuries churches have been the focal points of community life as they are used to both glorify God and serve their communities. But dwindling congregations in the past 50 years mean many are often almost empty while the costs of maintaining them
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Ailing churches face axe
More than a dozen churches, including the parish centres of Brighton and Hove, face closure as part of historic changes to prevent the "slow death" of the Church of England. Church leaders have proposed shutting or adapting the buildings as part of a
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Cycle tax
Mr Lee (Letters, June 19), perpetuates the myth that road tax pays for the roads. Cyclists pay for roads, too, as does every taxpayer, through local and central taxation. I find it hard to believe 27,000 cyclists would create damage to the roads. Most
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Hospice we can all help
There was never any doubt the appeal to build The Martlets Hospice in Hove was going to succeed. Launched by Prince Charles on a visit to Brighton, the appeal was run by some of the most ferocious fund-raisers in Sussex. It was not an easy task but keeping
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Cricket: Priory march on
Sussex League: Lewes Priory have opened a 28-point lead ahead of St James in division two. They enjoyed their fifth win of the season with a nine-wicket victory against Haywards Heath at the Stanley Turner Ground. Sher Khanhaga took 8-31 as Haywards Heath
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Cricket: Hastings extend lead
Sussex League: Champions Hastings have a 44-point lead in the Shepherd Neame League after their sixth win in eight starts at Stirlands on Saturday. Brighton and Hove are second ahead of East Grinstead and Horsham. Richard Jackson (129) and Brad Smith
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Cricket: Kirtley back for cup showdown
Sussex fast bowler James Kirtley will return to the side for tomorrow's crunch Twenty20 clash with Kent after being released by England. The paceman is returning to Sussex after being dropped from the national side's 15-man one-day party following The
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Dad faces sack over red jumper
The steward of one of Britain's most exclusive golf clubs faces losing his job and home - after wearing a red jumper to work. Trevor Proctor, his wife and their two daughters are due to be kicked out of their tied four-bedroom cottage on the Earl of March's
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Yacht trapped by lobster pots
A family was rescued off Eastbourne after their yacht became entangled with lobster pots. The three adults and two children ran into trouble aboard their 33ft vessel called Dizzy, just west of the Royal Sovereign light tower. They radioed Dover Coastguard
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Potter's Phoenix is a real flyer
Harry Potter mania was continuing to spin its web of magic over book sales today after the fifth instalment of the schoolboy wizard's adventures broke retail records. Britain's largest bookseller, WH Smith, said Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix
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Community rallies for Scouts
A Scout group facing closure when its headquarters was wrecked by vandals has been saved. Members of the 19th Brighton Scouts (Kipling's Own) were devastated by the attack at Easter, in which all ten of the hut's windows were smashed, fire extinguishers
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Holes In The Skin, Minerva Studio, Chichester, until September 20
My first thought on leaving the world premiere of Robert Holman's new play was that his mother must have been frightened in pregnancy by Harold Pinter. Actually, that was my second thought. The first was to get some feeling back into my backside after
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Have I got vows for you?
Have I Got News For You star Paul Merton married his sweetheart in a fairytale ceremony - dressed as the Beatles' Sgt Pepper. The madcap comic had the guests roaring in the aisles as he made his vows in cream embroidered trousers and jacket before sweeping
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Council welcomes right-to-buy move
Moves to reduce discounts to council tenants buying their own homes have been welcomed by city councillors. Members of Brighton and Hove City Council's housing committee endorsed the decision, saying it will help relieve pressure on the city's social
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Split over police pride march
Senior police are deciding whether to allow off-duty uniformed gay officers to join in the Brighton and Hove Pride parade. The event on August 9, one of the biggest free gay parties in the UK, attracts more than 50,000 people. Sussex Police have said
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Gun found in drug factory raid
Police raiding a suspected cannabis factory recovered a handgun and hundreds of pounds worth of the drug. A man has been arrested following the swoop on a flat in Clarendon Road, Hove, yesterday. Nine officers found almost 200g of cannabis with a street
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Lightning rips through flats
A sales manager had a shock awakening when lightning blasted through the roof of her home and zapped the carpet inches from her bed. Shocked Claire Grove, 32, was alerted to the freak strike by gurgling from her radiators. The water inside boiled in seconds
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Crash girl wins £5m damages
A girl has been awarded £5.1 million damages nine years after she was left wheelchair-bound when a car driven by her nanny was involved in a head-on collision. Tania Chapman-Fortune, now 12, was three years old when she suffered devastating injuries in
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Hepatitis comes in various forms
More than 500 patients were invited to attend special blood-screening clinics at Royal Sussex County Hospital because they might have been exposed to the hepatitis C virus. A worker at the hospital was discovered to be carrying the virus after undergoing