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Cities' historic drive to boost tourism
Two Sussex cities have teamed up with other historic towns in the south to sell themselves abroad. Brighton and Hove and Chichester have linked with Canterbury, Guildford, Salisbury, Royal Tunbridge Wells and Winchester for the project. They have already
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Albion sign new striker
Albion have signed Chelsea striker Leon Knight for two months on loan. Knight, 20, is set to make his debut in the pre-season friendly at Barnet on Saturday. The east Londoner has tasted UEFA Cup action with the Blues, but has not played in the Premiership
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Jones in frame for Wales
Nathan Jones could be set to break into the Wales squad this season. The Albion midfielder is part of Mark Hughes' plans as the former Manchester United and Barcelona striker continues his country's revival. Jones said: "My manager, Steve Coppell, has
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RMJ: Selling cricket to the masses
Whoever the England and Wales Cricket Board has taken on in their marketing department has certainly been earning his or her keep. The inaugural Twenty20 Cup was advertised and promoted to the hilt and with some success, judging by the crowd sizes and
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Path to nowhere
It is the footpath to nowhere - and frustrated Eric Blunden says he has been waiting since 1994 to find out where it will lead. For the footpath which runs along King George VI Road, Hove, from Goldstone Crescent up the hill towards the A27 junction roundabout
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The Sage of Sussex: Adam Trimingham
When governments are in trouble, they almost always blame the BBC. It is a convenient scapegoat. Tony Blair and his spin doctors have found the BBC unexpectedly robust during the long-standing debate over the contentious report by Andrew Gilligan - on
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Albion sign new striker
Albion have signed Chelsea striker Leon Knight for two months on loan. Knight, 20, is set to make his debut in the pre-season friendly at Barnet on Saturday. The east Londoner has tasted UEFA Cup action with the Blues, but has not played in the Premiership
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Towering vision backed by council
Ambitious plans for four futuristic skyscrapers which will change the face of Hove's seafront have today been backed by city councillors. The Karis/Ing consortium has been chosen as the preferred developer for the three-acre King Alfred site at Kingsway
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EU decides tax
In reply to Giles Goodall (Letters, July 12), we have already lost our power to set VAT rates to the European Union. The EU decides the minimum rate and the goods which will be taxed. Our government was forced to apply it to electricity and gas bills.
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Soft on crime
Following the article in The Argus (July 21) "Traders issue tax threat", it is not only traders who are victims of violence and anti-social behaviour. Residents are also annoyed at the police's attitude towards crime. On Sunday evening, during a violent
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Measuring up
Crawley businessman Peter Igaz makes special beds for people who are into bondage. He even has equipment designed for those who want to turn their bedrooms into dungeons, including a human cage. Despite the high prices for this sturdy equipment, people
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City is dying
My wife and I frequently go on coach holidays where you are taken on trips of the surrounding area in which you are staying. It came as no shock to find Brighton has been removed from their itinerary due to the harassment from drunks and beggars which
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Club's appeal
Councillors may find it hard to defend their decision to refuse planning permission for a cabaret-style lap dancing club. Brighton and Hove planning committee was reflecting the wishes of neighbours in turning down the change of use for the old cinema
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Beds for bondage
They are definitely more S&M than M&S. But these unusual beds are giving people the chance to whip their love lives into shape as well as making a unique style statement. The brainchild of businessman Peter Igaz, some of the designs come with
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Role reversal
So, Mr Radtke, who owns three restaurants, is having "sleepless nights" because "drinkers and beggars have got control" (The Argus, July 21). He should spend a night bedding down with the people (who own nothing) who he complains sleep rough behind his
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Cricket: England are Test favourites
Graeme Smith is ready to make England favourites for their five-Test series, which starts today. The South African skipper admitted his side were outsiders as he left West Sussex and headed for the first Test at Edgbaston. Not that it necessarily means
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Taking action
As a founder member of St James's Street Action Group, I have always been concerned about the area. Bylaws are pointless unless they are policed and long gone are the times when police had local knowledge. Run by academics who seem to lack common sense
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Commuters steam in 'Electrosaunas'
Modern electric trains have been turning into 'steam trains' during hot weather because the sophisticated air conditioning does not work. After a long day at work, commuters have complained of gasping for fresh air and sweating profusely when they leave
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Cricket: Hutch ready for action
Paul Hutchison is one of only two Sussex players with Championship-winning experience. But after having only a peripheral role in Yorkshire's 2001 triumph, he is desperate to play a bigger part in Sussex's bid to emulate the Tykes and end Surrey's recent
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Enough is enough in 'Smack Square'
Further to David Radtke's letter (July 22), the problems experienced in Brighton by St James's Street traders and residents are indeed on a par with those experienced by Norfolk Square traders and residents. I have lived in the area for 16 years and the
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Cricket: Sussex face injury dilemma
Injuries are threatening to undermine Sussex's Championship challenge. Jason Lewry is out for a month after tearing a rib muscle and now wicketkeeper Tim Ambrose is a doubt for tomorrow's game against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge. Ambrose suffered
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Jones in frame for Wales
Nathan Jones could be set to break into the Wales squad this season. The Albion midfielder is part of Mark Hughes' plans as the former Manchester United and Barcelona striker continues his country's revival. Jones said: "My manager, Steve Coppell, has
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Match Report: Woking 0 Albion 2
The Albion players are loving every minute of pre-season according to midfielder Charlie Oatway. The Seagulls followed wins at Arundel and Crawley with a 2-0 victory at Conference side Woking last night, thanks to goals from Chris McPhee and David Lee
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Hickstead: Willioms' Pyecombe joy
Kent rider Guy Williams landed a notable opening day success with first and second places in the Royal International Two Phase Challenge. After raising the hopes of owner Andy Beaumont-Hope when he took an early lead on Loro Piana Hamlet, the 32-year-old
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Extended warranties overhaul revised
The Competition Commission has published a revised package of measures for overhauling the sale of extended warranties on household electrical products. Almost half its previous recommendations have been dropped but a number of important proposals remain
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Store's figures prompt dismay
Sainsbury's boss Sir Peter Davis stood his ground in front of disgruntled shareholders as he defended his record at the helm of the grocery giant. Facing a barrage of questions on everything from special offers to banana suppliers, Sir Peter admitted
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Anger at rail boss' bonus
Bosses of Railtrack successor body Network Rail (NR) remain on course to receive huge performance-related bonuses despite a strong attack on the pay-outs by "shareholders". Top directors could receive as much as 60 per cent of their basic pay in bonuses
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Wanted: One lost Zamora
A cheeky Brighton and Hove Albion fan has advertised for the return of the club's star striker. The Seagulls supporter placed an appeal in The Argus' lost and found section asking if anyone had seen the England under-21 player who last week signed for
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White on whirlwind to pop stardom
Snooker ace Jimmy White will visit Brighton at the weekend as he prepares to launch his pop career. White will take part in a poker tournament at the Rendezvous Casino in Brighton Marina on Saturday as part of the Summer Breeze Festival. His visit comes
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Air show date for royal jets
Organisers of Sussex's largest free air show today revealed that the Royal Jordanian Falcons will be the opening act this year. It will be the first time the late King Hussein of Jordan's aerobatics team has performed at Eastbourne's Airbourne spectacular
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Oliver!, The Barn, Southwick
Not only did Oliver Twist ask for more, the vociferous audience did so as well at the end of this lively production. Lionel Bart's musical based on the much-loved Dickens story is crammed full of songs and was well served by the Southwick Players and
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Guard branded liar at murder trial
A train guard accused of murdering a wealthy pensioner on board his boat was branded a liar and a killer in court. David MacBride, 45, has denied killing retired businessman Robert Saint, 70, on his luxury motor cruiser, The Sundowner, in September last
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Gatwick braced for walkout
Marathon talks aimed at resolving the British Airways "swipe card" dispute were resuming again this evening. Officials from the Transport and General Workers Union and Amicus talked with BA managers throughout last night at the London headquarters of
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Diving victims named
Two men who died when their diving expedition ended in tragedy have been named by police. They were Clyde Warner, 56, from Slough, and Martin Reed, who was in his 50s and lived in Uxbridge, Middlesex. The pair were part of a party of seven friends exploring
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Commuters steam in 'Electrosaunas'
Modern electric trains have been turning into 'steam trains' during hot weather because the sophisticated air conditioning does not work. After a long day at work, commuters have complained of gasping for fresh air and sweating profusely when they leave
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Kirsty Brown: View from Antarctica
Kirsty Brown kept a diary of her last three months in Antarctica, bursting with passion at the experience she was enjoying. Here are excerpts taken from the last weeks of the brilliant biologist's life, written in her own words. APRIL 2003 Isolation was
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Rescued kittens need a home
Charity workers have captured a family of feral cats after one of them was shot with an air gun. The animals were living on allotments in Hollingdean, Brighton, when someone found one of the kittens dead. Volunteers from the animal charity Cat Rescue
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Hoogstraten faces retrial
Tycoon Nicholas Hoogstraten could be free in weeks after having his conviction for the unlawful killing of an associate quashed in the High Court. Mr Hoogstraten, 58, who has spent 17 months in prison, remained silent in the dock as Lord Justice Rose
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High tech boost for patients
Thousands of women are expected to benefit from state of the art hospital equipment being installed at a Mid Sussex hospital. More than £200,000 is being spent on developing and equipping a hysteroscopy suite at the Princess Royal in Haywards Heath. One-stop
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RMJ: Selling cricket to the masses
Whoever the England and Wales Cricket Board has taken on in their marketing department has certainly been earning his or her keep. The inaugural Twenty20 Cup was advertised and promoted to the hilt and with some success, judging by the crowd sizes and
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Healthy designs on office block
A six-storey office block could be converted into a medical centre for three GP practices. Staff at the Brighton-based surgeries say the move will give them room to expand and provide more services for patients. The building is on the A23 Preston Road
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Albion sign new striker
Albion have signed Chelsea striker Leon Knight for two months on loan. Knight, 20, is set to make his debut in the pre-season friendly at Barnet on Saturday. The east Londoner has tasted UEFA Cup action with the Blues, but has not played in the Premiership
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Gatwick braced for walkout
Marathon talks aimed at resolving the British Airways "swipe card" dispute were resuming again this evening. Officials from the Transport and General Workers Union and Amicus talked with BA managers throughout last night at the London headquarters of
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Kirsty Brown: View from Antarctica
Kirsty Brown kept a diary of her last three months in Antarctica, bursting with passion at the experience she was enjoying. Here are excerpts taken from the last weeks of the brilliant biologist's life, written in her own words. APRIL 2003 Isolation was
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Scientist killed in seal tragedy
A brilliant young scientist has died after being attacked by a seal in the seas off Antarctica. Marine biologist Kirsty Brown, 28, from Horsham, is believed to have drowned after being pulled underwater by a powerful leopard seal while snorkelling off
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Council could do better, report says
Council bosses have been given a lukewarm performance review after inspectors ruled most of their services were up to scratch but political infighting was hampering progress. Worthing Borough Council's performance is "fair" but no better, the local government
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Roads pave way for superstore
Protesters against a £20 million supermarket development today attacked road plans which could pave the way for building work to start. Retail giant Asda wants to build a 45,000 sq ft supermarket in the grounds of Worthing College, in Bolsover Road, but
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Towering vision backed by council
Ambitious plans for four futuristic skyscrapers which will change the face of Hove's seafront have today been backed by city councillors. The Karis/Ing consortium has been chosen as the preferred developer for the three-acre King Alfred site at Kingsway
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Drug-drive smash inspired play
Two of his friends were killed and another was seriously hurt in a horrific motorway smash on their way back from a music festival. It later emerged the group had taken cannabis, speed and LSD at the event, as well as alcohol. The tragedy devastated the
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Table Tennis: Super league attracts top 16
Sixteen of the top Sussex players will be invited to compete in a new Sussex Super League in September. Total prize money will be £1,000, provided by Brighton firm Ocean International Communications Ltd. Eight sessions will be held at the Hollingbury
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Cycling: Green fuming after wrong turn
Elation turned to anger for East Sussex 100-mile champion Andy Green after he took a wrong turn. The Brighton Mitre rider went off course in the last few miles of the Sussex 100-mile Championship which may have cost him the title. Green, still on a high
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Soft on crime
Following the article in The Argus (July 21) "Traders issue tax threat", it is not only traders who are victims of violence and anti-social behaviour. Residents are also annoyed at the police's attitude towards crime. On Sunday evening, during a violent
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Cricket: Innes on fire for seconds
Kevin Innes blasted 120 off just 108 balls to boost Sussex 2nd XI on the opening day of their Championship battle against Middlesex at Worthing. Sussex made 289 after winning the toss and Carl Hopkinson and Mike Yardy claimed two wickets apiece as Middlesex
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Measuring up
Crawley businessman Peter Igaz makes special beds for people who are into bondage. He even has equipment designed for those who want to turn their bedrooms into dungeons, including a human cage. Despite the high prices for this sturdy equipment, people
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City is dying
My wife and I frequently go on coach holidays where you are taken on trips of the surrounding area in which you are staying. It came as no shock to find Brighton has been removed from their itinerary due to the harassment from drunks and beggars which
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Club's appeal
Councillors may find it hard to defend their decision to refuse planning permission for a cabaret-style lap dancing club. Brighton and Hove planning committee was reflecting the wishes of neighbours in turning down the change of use for the old cinema
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Role reversal
So, Mr Radtke, who owns three restaurants, is having "sleepless nights" because "drinkers and beggars have got control" (The Argus, July 21). He should spend a night bedding down with the people (who own nothing) who he complains sleep rough behind his
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A matter of conviction
From the day he was jailed, Nicholas Hoogstraten had an unshakeable belief the legal case against him was flimsy and that soon he would be free. Now he has won the right to a retrial although he is still languishing in jail, having been remanded in custody
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Taking action
As a founder member of St James's Street Action Group, I have always been concerned about the area. Bylaws are pointless unless they are policed and long gone are the times when police had local knowledge. Run by academics who seem to lack common sense
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Waste burner plan is 'badly flawed'
An incinerator site was included in controversial council waste plans despite warnings it was in the wrong place, a public inquiry was told. Barrister Tom Hill said council officers had consistently advised against earmarking Mountfield Mine, near Robertsbridge
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Gatwick braced for walkout
Conciliation experts are trying to sort out differences between British Airways staff and managers as Gatwick remains on the brink of a walk-out. ACAS is trying to get both sides back to the negotiating table to avert a strike which could bring the North
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Commuters steam in 'Electrosaunas'
Modern electric trains have been turning into 'steam trains' during hot weather because the sophisticated air conditioning does not work. After a long day at work, commuters have complained of gasping for fresh air and sweating profusely when they leave
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Cricket: Sussex face injury dilemma
Injuries are threatening to undermine Sussex's Championship challenge. Jason Lewry is out for a month after tearing a rib muscle and now wicketkeeper Tim Ambrose is a doubt for tomorrow's game against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge. Ambrose suffered
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Jones in frame for Wales
Nathan Jones could be set to break into the Wales squad this season. The Albion midfielder is part of Mark Hughes' plans as the former Manchester United and Barcelona striker continues his country's revival. Jones said: "My manager, Steve Coppell, has
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Giallanza targets Albion
Albion trialist Gaetano Giallanza is hoping he has done enough to extend his stay at the club. The Swiss-Italian striker played for an hour in last night's pre-season 2-0 win at Woking. It was his first senior match for two years after snapping cruciate
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Waste burner plan is 'badly flawed'
An incinerator site was included in controversial council waste plans despite warnings it was in the wrong place, a public inquiry was told. Barrister Tom Hill said council officers had consistently advised against earmarking Mountfield Mine, near Robertsbridge
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Store's figures prompt dismay
Sainsbury's boss Sir Peter Davis stood his ground in front of disgruntled shareholders as he defended his record at the helm of the grocery giant. Facing a barrage of questions on everything from special offers to banana suppliers, Sir Peter admitted
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Anger at rail boss' bonus
Bosses of Railtrack successor body Network Rail (NR) remain on course to receive huge performance-related bonuses despite a strong attack on the pay-outs by "shareholders". Top directors could receive as much as 60 per cent of their basic pay in bonuses
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Wanted: One lost Zamora
A cheeky Brighton and Hove Albion fan has advertised for the return of the club's star striker. The Seagulls supporter placed an appeal in The Argus' lost and found section asking if anyone had seen the England under-21 player who last week signed for
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Date
High tech boost for patients
Thousands of women are expected to benefit from state of the art hospital equipment being installed at a Mid Sussex hospital. More than £200,000 is being spent on developing and equipping a hysteroscopy suite at the Princess Royal in Haywards Heath. One-stop
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Jordan pink thong case adjourned
The case against a man who sent explicit letters and a pink thong to glamour model Jordan has been adjourned. Nigel Chapman, 55, of London Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, had been due to be sentenced for pursuing a course of conduct which amounted to the harassment
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Air show date for royal jets
Organisers of Sussex's largest free air show today revealed that the Royal Jordanian Falcons will be the opening act this year. It will be the first time the late King Hussein of Jordan's aerobatics team has performed at Eastbourne's Airbourne spectacular
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Cabaret plans thrown out
A controversial Moulin Rouge-style cabaret club has been thrown out by city councillors. Neighbours feared plans for the Tivoli Club in Western Road, Hove, would create parking problems, litter and blight house prices. Others objected on moral grounds
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The Blues Brothers, Theatre Royal, Brighton
The Blues Brothers, said to be on its last ever tour, is one of those shows that doesn't need a star. The songs more than make up for the lack of a big name. It has been touring for years and has been a regular visitor to Brighton. Inspired by the Dan
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Pigeon races off course
A racing pigeon from Belgium has stopped for a lengthy breather in Seaford. The Carson family discovered it on an upstairs window sill and found it had a numbered leg tag. Mother-of-two Vivienne Carson used an internet racing pigeon site to discover it
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Guard branded liar at murder trial
A train guard accused of murdering a wealthy pensioner on board his boat was branded a liar and a killer in court. David MacBride, 45, has denied killing retired businessman Robert Saint, 70, on his luxury motor cruiser, The Sundowner, in September last
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Teenage thieves grab coin collection
A disabled woman had £13,000 worth of coins stolen by youths who broke into her home and knocked her to the ground. The 48-year-old woman opened her front door to youths at 9.15am yesterday because she thought the students staying with her were having
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Diving victims named
Two men who died when their diving expedition ended in tragedy have been named by police. They were Clyde Warner, 56, from Slough, and Martin Reed, who was in his 50s and lived in Uxbridge, Middlesex. The pair were part of a party of seven friends exploring
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Commuters steam in 'Electrosaunas'
Modern electric trains have been turning into 'steam trains' during hot weather because the sophisticated air conditioning does not work. After a long day at work, commuters have complained of gasping for fresh air and sweating profusely when they leave
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Date
High tech boost for patients
Thousands of women are expected to benefit from state of the art hospital equipment being installed at a Mid Sussex hospital. More than £200,000 is being spent on developing and equipping a hysteroscopy suite at the Princess Royal in Haywards Heath. One-stop
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Fertility method under spotlight
A controversial fertility treatment is to be reviewed by a clinic regulator. Debra Sims, of Brodrick Road, Eastbourne, was the first woman in the UK to trial the treatment, called egg-giving. Her daughter Shannon is now 16 months old. The method allows
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Customs shake-up has left 'soft underbelly'
Brighton and Hove City Council has added its voice to calls to bring front-line officers back to a Sussex port. Councillors unanimously backed a Conservative motion saying the withdrawal of full-time staff - replaced with an "honesty hotline" for ferry
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Waste burner plan is 'badly flawed'
An incinerator site was included in controversial council waste plans despite warnings it was in the wrong place, a public inquiry was told. Barrister Tom Hill said council officers had consistently advised against earmarking Mountfield Mine, near Robertsbridge
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Jordan pink thong case adjourned
The case against a man who sent explicit letters and a pink thong to glamour model Jordan has been adjourned. Nigel Chapman, 55, of London Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, had been due to be sentenced for pursuing a course of conduct which amounted to the harassment
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Cabaret plans thrown out
A controversial Moulin Rouge-style cabaret club has been thrown out by city councillors. Neighbours feared plans for the Tivoli Club in Western Road, Hove, would create parking problems, litter and blight house prices. Others objected on moral grounds
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Date
The Blues Brothers, Theatre Royal, Brighton
The Blues Brothers, said to be on its last ever tour, is one of those shows that doesn't need a star. The songs more than make up for the lack of a big name. It has been touring for years and has been a regular visitor to Brighton. Inspired by the Dan
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Date
Pigeon races off course
A racing pigeon from Belgium has stopped for a lengthy breather in Seaford. The Carson family discovered it on an upstairs window sill and found it had a numbered leg tag. Mother-of-two Vivienne Carson used an internet racing pigeon site to discover it
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Date
Teenage thieves grab coin collection
A disabled woman had £13,000 worth of coins stolen by youths who broke into her home and knocked her to the ground. The 48-year-old woman opened her front door to youths at 9.15am yesterday because she thought the students staying with her were having
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Date
Scientist killed in seal tragedy
A brilliant young scientist has died after being attacked by a seal in the seas off Antarctica. Marine biologist Kirsty Brown, 28, from Horsham, is believed to have drowned after being pulled underwater by a powerful leopard seal while snorkelling off
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There's just no escaping the net
David Lang was relaxing in the remote Himalaya mountain village of Jakar when a villager told him his home town - and probably his house - was under water. The amateur botanist was taking a break in eastern Bhutan after an exhausting trek through dense
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Baseball rookies plea for cash
Two Horley teenagers have made a last-ditch appeal for help so they can make their names in baseball in the United States. Michael-Richard Johnson and George Hollands, who both study at Oakwood School, will play in the Great Britain Colts Team in a tournament
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Fertility method under spotlight
A controversial fertility treatment is to be reviewed by a clinic regulator. Debra Sims, of Brodrick Road, Eastbourne, was the first woman in the UK to trial the treatment, called egg-giving. Her daughter Shannon is now 16 months old. The method allows
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Match Report: Woking 0 Albion 2
The Albion players are loving every minute of pre-season according to midfielder Charlie Oatway. The Seagulls followed wins at Arundel and Crawley with a 2-0 victory at Conference side Woking last night, thanks to goals from Chris McPhee and David Lee
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Healthy designs on office block
A six-storey office block could be converted into a medical centre for three GP practices. Staff at the Brighton-based surgeries say the move will give them room to expand and provide more services for patients. The building is on the A23 Preston Road
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Date
End of the humble garden gnome?
If Michaelangelo had met Alan Titchmarsh and gone into gardening, there might have been no need for Ian Imms and his innovative new company. Fortunately he didn't, otherwise art lovers may have been forced to pay rather more to take part in the latest
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Bag snatcher quizzed
A serial bag snatcher suspected of stealing more than 30 handbags from lone women was being questioned by police today. The man, aged 31, was arrested after a dramatic chase through Hove involving more than 20 officers and the city's firearms unit. He
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Drug-drive smash inspired play
Two of his friends were killed and another was seriously hurt in a horrific motorway smash on their way back from a music festival. It later emerged the group had taken cannabis, speed and LSD at the event, as well as alcohol. The tragedy devastated the
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Date
Table Tennis: Super league attracts top 16
Sixteen of the top Sussex players will be invited to compete in a new Sussex Super League in September. Total prize money will be £1,000, provided by Brighton firm Ocean International Communications Ltd. Eight sessions will be held at the Hollingbury
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Our terror
Where are all the police who are supposed to be getting out on the streets? My daughter is having to move out of her flat on Grand Parade in Brighton due to the mayhem caused by druggies and drunks. Their banging on her door and windows has left her nerves
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Cycling: Green fuming after wrong turn
Elation turned to anger for East Sussex 100-mile champion Andy Green after he took a wrong turn. The Brighton Mitre rider went off course in the last few miles of the Sussex 100-mile Championship which may have cost him the title. Green, still on a high
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Date
Cricket: Innes on fire for seconds
Kevin Innes blasted 120 off just 108 balls to boost Sussex 2nd XI on the opening day of their Championship battle against Middlesex at Worthing. Sussex made 289 after winning the toss and Carl Hopkinson and Mike Yardy claimed two wickets apiece as Middlesex
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Sussex have problems
Injuries are threatening to undermine Sussex's Championship challenge. Jason Lewry is out for a month after tearing a rib muscle and now wicketkeeper Tim Ambrose is a doubt for tomorrow's game against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge. Ambrose suffered
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Date
A matter of conviction
From the day he was jailed, Nicholas Hoogstraten had an unshakeable belief the legal case against him was flimsy and that soon he would be free. Now he has won the right to a retrial although he is still languishing in jail, having been remanded in custody
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Date
Waste burner plan is 'badly flawed'
An incinerator site was included in controversial council waste plans despite warnings it was in the wrong place, a public inquiry was told. Barrister Tom Hill said council officers had consistently advised against earmarking Mountfield Mine, near Robertsbridge
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Date
Gatwick braced for walkout
Conciliation experts are trying to sort out differences between British Airways staff and managers as Gatwick remains on the brink of a walk-out. ACAS is trying to get both sides back to the negotiating table to avert a strike which could bring the North
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Date
Cabaret plans thrown out
A controversial Moulin Rouge-style cabaret club has been thrown out by city councillors. Neighbours feared plans for the Tivoli Club in Western Road, Hove, would create parking problems, litter and blight house prices. Others objected on moral grounds
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Date
Giallanza targets Albion
Albion trialist Gaetano Giallanza is hoping he has done enough to extend his stay at the club. The Swiss-Italian striker played for an hour in last night's pre-season 2-0 win at Woking. It was his first senior match for two years after snapping cruciate
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Cities' historic drive to boost tourism
Two Sussex cities have teamed up with other historic towns in the south to sell themselves abroad. Brighton and Hove and Chichester have linked with Canterbury, Guildford, Salisbury, Royal Tunbridge Wells and Winchester for the project. They have already
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Albion sign new striker
Albion have signed Chelsea striker Leon Knight for two months on loan. Knight, 20, is set to make his debut in the pre-season friendly at Barnet on Saturday. The east Londoner has tasted UEFA Cup action with the Blues, but has not played in the Premiership
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Match Report: Woking 0 Albion 2
The Albion players are loving every minute of pre-season according to midfielder Charlie Oatway. The Seagulls followed wins at Arundel and Crawley with a 2-0 victory at Conference side Woking last night, thanks to goals from Chris McPhee and David Lee
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Jones in frame for Wales
Nathan Jones could be set to break into the Wales squad this season. The Albion midfielder is part of Mark Hughes' plans as the former Manchester United and Barcelona striker continues his country's revival. Jones said: "My manager, Steve Coppell, has
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Date
End of the humble garden gnome?
If Michaelangelo had met Alan Titchmarsh and gone into gardening, there might have been no need for Ian Imms and his innovative new company. Fortunately he didn't, otherwise art lovers may have been forced to pay rather more to take part in the latest
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Date
Path to nowhere
It is the footpath to nowhere - and frustrated Eric Blunden says he has been waiting since 1994 to find out where it will lead. For the footpath which runs along King George VI Road, Hove, from Goldstone Crescent up the hill towards the A27 junction roundabout
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The Sage of Sussex: Adam Trimingham
When governments are in trouble, they almost always blame the BBC. It is a convenient scapegoat. Tony Blair and his spin doctors have found the BBC unexpectedly robust during the long-standing debate over the contentious report by Andrew Gilligan - on
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Ann Summers opens in Horsham
Shoppers in a historic market town can add chocolate body paint and furry handcuffs to their baskets from today as a sex shop chain opens its doors. The Ann Summers shop's arrival in leafy, conservative Horsham proves the UK has finally shed its prudish
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Driver dies in crash
A woman died when her car was in collision with a van on a West Sussex country road. The accident happened on the B2139 at Houghton yesterday afternoon. Police say the woman, who was driving a red Peugeot, died at the scene. The driver and two passengers
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Guard branded liar at murder trial
A train guard accused of murdering a wealthy pensioner on board his boat was branded a liar and a killer in court. David MacBride, 45, has denied killing retired businessman Robert Saint, 70, on his luxury motor cruiser, The Sundowner, in September last
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Diving victims named
Two men who died when their diving expedition ended in tragedy have been named by police. They were Clyde Warner, 56, from Slough, and Martin Reed, who was in his 50s and lived in Uxbridge, Middlesex. The pair were part of a party of seven friends exploring
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Bag snatcher quizzed
A serial bag snatcher suspected of stealing more than 30 handbags from lone women was being questioned by police today. The man, aged 31, was arrested after a dramatic chase through Hove involving more than 20 officers and the city's firearms unit. He
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EU decides tax
In reply to Giles Goodall (Letters, July 12), we have already lost our power to set VAT rates to the European Union. The EU decides the minimum rate and the goods which will be taxed. Our government was forced to apply it to electricity and gas bills.
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Our terror
Where are all the police who are supposed to be getting out on the streets? My daughter is having to move out of her flat on Grand Parade in Brighton due to the mayhem caused by druggies and drunks. Their banging on her door and windows has left her nerves
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Sussex have problems
Injuries are threatening to undermine Sussex's Championship challenge. Jason Lewry is out for a month after tearing a rib muscle and now wicketkeeper Tim Ambrose is a doubt for tomorrow's game against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge. Ambrose suffered
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Beds for bondage
They are definitely more S&M than M&S. But these unusual beds are giving people the chance to whip their love lives into shape as well as making a unique style statement. The brainchild of businessman Peter Igaz, some of the designs come with
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Cricket: England are Test favourites
Graeme Smith is ready to make England favourites for their five-Test series, which starts today. The South African skipper admitted his side were outsiders as he left West Sussex and headed for the first Test at Edgbaston. Not that it necessarily means
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Cabaret plans thrown out
A controversial Moulin Rouge-style cabaret club has been thrown out by city councillors. Neighbours feared plans for the Tivoli Club in Western Road, Hove, would create parking problems, litter and blight house prices. Others objected on moral grounds
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Cricket: Hutch ready for action
Paul Hutchison is one of only two Sussex players with Championship-winning experience. But after having only a peripheral role in Yorkshire's 2001 triumph, he is desperate to play a bigger part in Sussex's bid to emulate the Tykes and end Surrey's recent
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Enough is enough in 'Smack Square'
Further to David Radtke's letter (July 22), the problems experienced in Brighton by St James's Street traders and residents are indeed on a par with those experienced by Norfolk Square traders and residents. I have lived in the area for 16 years and the
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Match Report: Woking 0 Albion 2
The Albion players are loving every minute of pre-season according to midfielder Charlie Oatway. The Seagulls followed wins at Arundel and Crawley with a 2-0 victory at Conference side Woking last night, thanks to goals from Chris McPhee and David Lee
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Hickstead: Willioms' Pyecombe joy
Kent rider Guy Williams landed a notable opening day success with first and second places in the Royal International Two Phase Challenge. After raising the hopes of owner Andy Beaumont-Hope when he took an early lead on Loro Piana Hamlet, the 32-year-old
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Customs shake-up has left 'soft underbelly'
Brighton and Hove City Council has added its voice to calls to bring front-line officers back to a Sussex port. Councillors unanimously backed a Conservative motion saying the withdrawal of full-time staff - replaced with an "honesty hotline" for ferry
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Extended warranties overhaul revised
The Competition Commission has published a revised package of measures for overhauling the sale of extended warranties on household electrical products. Almost half its previous recommendations have been dropped but a number of important proposals remain
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White on whirlwind to pop stardom
Snooker ace Jimmy White will visit Brighton at the weekend as he prepares to launch his pop career. White will take part in a poker tournament at the Rendezvous Casino in Brighton Marina on Saturday as part of the Summer Breeze Festival. His visit comes
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Oliver!, The Barn, Southwick
Not only did Oliver Twist ask for more, the vociferous audience did so as well at the end of this lively production. Lionel Bart's musical based on the much-loved Dickens story is crammed full of songs and was well served by the Southwick Players and
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Gatwick braced for walkout
Marathon talks aimed at resolving the British Airways "swipe card" dispute were resuming again this evening. Officials from the Transport and General Workers Union and Amicus talked with BA managers throughout last night at the London headquarters of
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Kirsty Brown: View from Antarctica
Kirsty Brown kept a diary of her last three months in Antarctica, bursting with passion at the experience she was enjoying. Here are excerpts taken from the last weeks of the brilliant biologist's life, written in her own words. APRIL 2003 Isolation was
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Rescued kittens need a home
Charity workers have captured a family of feral cats after one of them was shot with an air gun. The animals were living on allotments in Hollingdean, Brighton, when someone found one of the kittens dead. Volunteers from the animal charity Cat Rescue
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Scientist killed in seal tragedy
A brilliant young scientist has died after being attacked by a seal in the seas off Antarctica. Marine biologist Kirsty Brown, 28, from Horsham, is believed to have drowned after being pulled underwater by a powerful leopard seal while snorkelling off
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Hoogstraten faces retrial
Tycoon Nicholas Hoogstraten could be free in weeks after having his conviction for the unlawful killing of an associate quashed in the High Court. Mr Hoogstraten, 58, who has spent 17 months in prison, remained silent in the dock as Lord Justice Rose
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There's just no escaping the net
David Lang was relaxing in the remote Himalaya mountain village of Jakar when a villager told him his home town - and probably his house - was under water. The amateur botanist was taking a break in eastern Bhutan after an exhausting trek through dense
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Baseball rookies plea for cash
Two Horley teenagers have made a last-ditch appeal for help so they can make their names in baseball in the United States. Michael-Richard Johnson and George Hollands, who both study at Oakwood School, will play in the Great Britain Colts Team in a tournament
