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There's a badger in my bathroom
Bruce the stinky badger may well have been in need of a shower when he sneaked into Norman Duncan's bathroom. Mr Duncan, an IT consultant, was working at home when he heard an unusual sound outside his office door yesterday morning. When he went to investigate
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Washing line man fell to death
A man plunged 16 floors to his death when he fell off a stool while fixing a washing line, an inquest heard. Anile Singh, 47, had been drinking before falling from his flat at Theobold House, Blackman Street, Brighton. Simon Hough, 43, his partner of
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Kanchelskis in Albion link
Albion boss Steve Coppell today raised the intriguing possibility of the Seagulls offering Sussex-based Andrei Kanchelskis a route back into English football. The 34-year-old former Manchester United, Everton and Rangers winger is training with Albion
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Together again
A big thank you to all those who supported us in our search for our dog. Many thanks to The Argus for running the story and to all those who offered to place details on their web sites. I am very grateful to the lady driving the green Rover, Heather Newell
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Pub's sofa sit-in
Couch potatoes will have the perfect excuse to put their feet up when a pub stages a sponsored sofa sit-in. Staff at the North Star, in Littlehampton Road, Worthing, have been encouraged to take part in the event to raise money for St Barnabas Hospice
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Poor Parry
John Parry should be awarded the Grumpy Old Man (GOM) award 2003 for the most negative column I have ever read (The Argus, July 25). Although I'm sure readers are used to Mr Parry's weekly Victor Meldrew act, the "damn you England" repetition of the article
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Crying shame
Euro-MP Chris Huhne says a new law could help to alleviate the suffering of millions of animals transported across Europe (The Argus, July 24). How many times have we heard journey times are to be cut and new measures taken to alleviate the terrible suffering
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City closer to smoking ban
A total ban on smoking in enclosed public places across Brighton and Hove has moved a step closer. The City Health Partnership met to discuss outlawing the habit yesterday after the city's Primary Care Trust (PCT) called for the introduction of tough
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Phone mast fears
Bowlers spoke of their health fears after plans for another mobile phone mast were tabled. Telecommunications company Marconi wanted to raise by more than 5m the height of a 15m tower already in place at Worthing Football Club in Woodside Road. The proposal
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Dream holiday
A leukaemia sufferer is going on a holiday of a lifetime after hundreds of pounds was raised for him from a summer fair. Craig Mills, 12, from West Worthing, was diagnosed with chronic myloid leukaemia in October. When his grandmother, Doreen Northfield
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Over the top
Either Mr Parfitt (Letters, July 25) has been living on another planet or his medication is overdue. Fluoride at or near the level of one part per million occurs naturally in the water of parts of the UK and many areas of the world. Added to the drinking
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A27 safety call
A disabled charity manager has supported appeals for the Government to tackle traffic jams on the A27. A pile-up involving a single-deck bus, car and two vans belonging to charity Scope, carrying 23 disabled people, blocked the main road through Worthing
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Homeless talk
Homelessness will be back on the agenda for a council trying to find ways of tackling spiralling costs. Leading Arun councillors will debate a homelessness strategy for the district on Monday. During the past few months the council has been looking at
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Soaked festival still a success
Appalling weather may have played havoc with Worthing's seafront festival but it is still being hailed a success. Leisure leaders in the town said the event had attracted people from across the South. They estimate tens of thousands of people converged
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Between You And Me, by Vanora Leigh
While the cat's away the mice will ... well, you know what they'll do, don't you? Parents contemplating a few days holiday without the kids (teenage kids that is) should certainly take note of these words of warning. Those left behind will be up to no
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Paraglider crash pilot named
A paraglider pilot who died when she hit a tree has been named as 41-year-old social worker Rowena Ellis. Miss Ellis, from Glynde, near Lewes, took up paragliding five years ago and was becoming one of the top female fliers in the country, beginning to
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Kanchelskis in Albion link
Albion boss Steve Coppell today raised the intriguing possibility of the Seagulls offering Sussex-based Andrei Kanchelskis a route back into English football. The 34-year-old former Manchester United, Everton and Rangers winger is training with Albion
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Charity shop till snatch
A thief stole cash from under the noses of Mid Sussex charity shop volunteers. He said he wanted to buy bath foam but once the till was opened, he reached behind the counter and grabbed about £30. Volunteers are warning other charity shops to be on their
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Victory for homes in a V-shaped design
A V-shaped block of flats rising nine storeys will form the centrepiece of a landmark development in Newhaven. The building is part of phase two of the West Quay development, which has just been given the go-ahead by planners. Land between the waterfront
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High Street spending to grow
Consumer spending on the High Street looks set to continue growing in the coming months but holiday spending on credit cards may fall, new research claims. People expect to spend a total of £904 on their plastic during the three months to the end of September
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Workplace death toll
Three people were killed at work in Sussex last year, the Health and Safety Executive says in its annual report on fatal injuries. Two people died in East Sussex in the 12 months to April, one more than the previous year, and one person died in West Sussex
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Hotel fined over kitchen filth
Owners of a hotel accused of having "contempt" for their customers' health have been fined £3,100 for their filthy kitchens. A surprise inspection uncovered several breaches of hygiene regulations at the Grand Ocean Hotel, Longridge Avenue, Saltdean,
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OAPs move in homes deal
Elderly Mid Sussex pensioners will have to move more than six miles when their nursing home is shut. Blackthorns is to be moved from its current location in Haywards Heath to a site in Burgess Hill. West Sussex County Council said today that Shaw Healthcare
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County's quiz on road axe
West Sussex planners have called for a showdown meeting over why ministers blocked proposed improvements to the A27. Bypasses at Arundel and Worthing were rejected by Transport Secretary Alistair Darling earlier this month. West Sussex cabinet member
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Festival going is soft but fun
The Goodwood Festival was looking distinctly un-glorious on its opening day yesterday. Torrential rain threatened to turn the one of the premier events in the summer social calendar into a damp squib as crowds huddled under canvas marquees and bars when
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Health unit likely to shut
Plans to close a West Sussex inpatient unit for the mentally ill look likely to be approved. The move is part of a major shake-up of services across the county to focus on community care. Changes include the permanent closure of the unit at Zachary Merton
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Boom at Sussex Rolls factory
Three months ago, Rolls-Royce had only sold one of its new Phantom cars in the UK - now the firm can hardly keep up with demand. Hollywood golden couple Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have become the latest buyers of the model, which is manufactured and
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Builders quit homes battle
A battle to defend West Sussex downland from the bulldozer has been won - but the war against greenfield development goes on. Fields on the South Downs behind Beeches Avenue, Worthing, have been at the centre of a major development dispute which sparked
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Sex pest offends students
A man dropped his shorts and committed a sexual act in front of a group of students in an Eastbourne park. The middle-aged man approached the group of Swedish teenagers in Gildredge Park at 1.30pm on Monday. He was white with greying dark hair and a fat
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Return of the boy racers
A new generation of so-called boy racers is infuriating residents in Eastbourne. People have battled against the dangerous drivers for more than a decade. But while campaigns to Government and police action have in the past proved successful in banishing
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No to depot
Having raised objections to the planning application for a road haulage depot on very serious environmental grounds, I am amazed how Adur Council's planning committee could give permission when the report before them recommended refusal (The Argus, July
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Our roads could be taken over by HGVs
Adur Council has given permission for the HGV haulage business to be relocated to the Portslade end of Shoreham Harbour (The Argus, July 22). With the already approved peat processing plant meaning 100 extra HGV journeys each day to and from the area,
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Freak show
I am writing not only as an 80-year-old native of Hove but as a former borough planning officer of Brighton and the author of A History Of Brighton And Hove. The Argus has done our city a service in publishing a photomontage of just one of the four proposed
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Cricket: All thanks to the Seagulls
Preston Nomads and Ansty have emerged as the first winners in this year's Sussex Junior Festival. Nomads lifted the under-13s crown two years after the bulk of the same side triumphed at under-11s, while Ansty took the under-11s trophy for the second
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Crude opportunism
The proposed "crushed can" tower blocks at Kingsway, Hove, are disgraceful and would bring ridicule on Brighton and Hove. Many people have moved to Brighton for its cultural, environmental and social qualities. It has special charm and does not need this
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Sussex off to flying start
Richard Montgomerie and Murray Goodwin got Sussex off to a flying start in their top-of-the-table County Championship Division One clash with Surrey at Hove. The opening pair traded mainly through the offside as they put on a century stand from 20 overs
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Cullip's set to make a return
Albion captain Danny Cullip is on course for the big kick-off after recovering from an injury scare. Cullip, sidelined from the last three friendlies by a strained thigh muscle, is scheduled to resume training today. Confirmation that the Seagulls' inspirational
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School's double
There was a double celebration at a school which was given an outstanding Ofsted report and then awarded Beacon status. Thomas A Becket Middle School, in Glebeside Avenue, Tarring, has been deemed "a very good school which provides a stimulating environment
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Fitness go-ahead
Worthing is to get a new health and fitness club. Borough planners backed proposals for the complex at 96-98 Dominion Road, to the east of Wicks DIY centre in East Worthing. Councillors were concerned about the loss of business space in a building previously
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Call for anglers
Youngsters are being urged to "give fishing a go" at a young anglers' day on August 7. The free one-day event at Lancing's Passies Pond, run by the Environment Agency, will encourage children to learn more about one of the nation's favourite pastimes
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Mortgage spending soars to new record
Mortgage lending soared to a new record during June boosted by renewed demand from house buyers. The Bank of England said total mortgage lending was £21.88 billion, up from £20.49 billion in May. Net lending, which strips out redemptions and repayments
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Airports face fresh strikes
Air travellers have been threatened with further disruption because of a dispute involving customer service staff at two of the UK's biggest airports. About 400 workers at Heathrow and Birmingham began voting on whether to stage a series of strikes in
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City closer to smoking ban
A total ban on smoking in enclosed public places across Brighton and Hove has moved a step closer. The City Health Partnership met to discuss outlawing the habit yesterday after the city's Primary Care Trust (PCT) called for the introduction of tough
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Sculptor's touch of culture
An international artist is creating granite sculptures to bring a touch of culture to a housing project in Hove. Ekkhard Altenburger was recruited by developers Karis to make his mark on Connaught Road in Hove. They will be close to a flat complex which
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Prize postcards
The winners of a competition to design a Worthing postcard have been announced. Organisers chose seven postcards that reflected differing views of the town, some traditional and others abstract. The artists were Jane Brackin, Erica Sturla, Kim Kallend
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School extension plan scrapped
Education bosses have been forced to scrap plans to extend Peacehaven Secondary School. It means many local children won't be able to go there in the future. It had been hoped the school, which can accommodate 750 pupils, could be extended to take up
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'Hero' honoured
A youth centre is set to benefit from the opening of a new store. Following the Tesco Express "search for a local hero" competition, Joanna Broad, from Worthing, was chosen in recognition of the help she has given to the community and children of East
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City closer to smoking ban
A total ban on smoking in enclosed public places across Brighton and Hove has moved a step closer. The City Health Partnership met to discuss outlawing the habit yesterday after the city's Primary Care Trust (PCT) called for the introduction of tough
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New hope at threatened home
Pensioners have new-found hope after their closure-threatened East Sussex care home won a reprieve. Almost 30 people packed a council meeting, some waving placards, in a bid to save the home in Harvard Road, Ringmer. An East Sussex County Council Cabinet
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Birthday baby born in kitchen
When baby Aiden decided it was time to enter the world there was no time for his mum to make a dash to hospital. Rebecca Quinn, 17, from Worthing, had not been due to give birth for another week but nothing was going to stop her son's arrival. And after
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Hotel fined over kitchen filth
Owners of a hotel accused of having "contempt" for their customers' health have been fined £3,100 for their filthy kitchens. A surprise inspection uncovered several breaches of hygiene regulations at the Grand Ocean Hotel, Longridge Avenue, Saltdean,
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Washing line man fell to death
A man plunged 16 floors to his death when he fell off a stool while fixing a washing line, an inquest heard. Anile Singh, 47, had been drinking before falling from his flat at Theobold House, Blackman Street, Brighton. Simon Hough, 43, his partner of
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Pub's sofa sit-in
Couch potatoes will have the perfect excuse to put their feet up when a pub stages a sponsored sofa sit-in. Staff at the North Star, in Littlehampton Road, Worthing, have been encouraged to take part in the event to raise money for St Barnabas Hospice
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July 30: Sussex v Surrey (Lunch)
Richard Montgomerie and Murray Goodwin got Sussex off to a flying start in their top-of-the-table County Championship Division One clash with Surrey at Hove. The opening pair traded mainly through the offside as they put on a century stand from 20 overs
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Poor Parry
John Parry should be awarded the Grumpy Old Man (GOM) award 2003 for the most negative column I have ever read (The Argus, July 25). Although I'm sure readers are used to Mr Parry's weekly Victor Meldrew act, the "damn you England" repetition of the article
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Cricketing boost
A charity cricket match has raised an estimated £10,000 for cancer patients. Findon Cricket Club hosted the match in aid of St Barnabas Hospice on Sunday. It was played in memory of Anne Duffield, 49, who died following a battle against cancer last summer
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Crying shame
Euro-MP Chris Huhne says a new law could help to alleviate the suffering of millions of animals transported across Europe (The Argus, July 24). How many times have we heard journey times are to be cut and new measures taken to alleviate the terrible suffering
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Daughter's grief
A grief-stricken daughter turned to drink and developed anorexia and bulimia after the death of her mother, an inquest heard. Lynda Elder, 30, was found dead at the flat she shared with her partner on April 8 this year. The inquest at Worthing Hospital
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Dream holiday
A leukaemia sufferer is going on a holiday of a lifetime after hundreds of pounds was raised for him from a summer fair. Craig Mills, 12, from West Worthing, was diagnosed with chronic myloid leukaemia in October. When his grandmother, Doreen Northfield
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Over the top
Either Mr Parfitt (Letters, July 25) has been living on another planet or his medication is overdue. Fluoride at or near the level of one part per million occurs naturally in the water of parts of the UK and many areas of the world. Added to the drinking
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Seafront plea
A former mayor of Worthing has made an impassioned plea to council leaders over the future of a prime seafront site. Councillor Valerie Sutton urged the borough council not to pack high-density housing on a plot of vacant land at the junction of Sea Place
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Flight risk
On the afternoon of Saturday, July 26, I found out first hand what it must be like to come under an air attack. Without any prior warning, the centre of Worthing was subjected to 15 minutes of low- level flying by military jet aircraft. I didn't see the
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Homeless talk
Homelessness will be back on the agenda for a council trying to find ways of tackling spiralling costs. Leading Arun councillors will debate a homelessness strategy for the district on Monday. During the past few months the council has been looking at
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Between You And Me, by Vanora Leigh
While the cat's away the mice will ... well, you know what they'll do, don't you? Parents contemplating a few days holiday without the kids (teenage kids that is) should certainly take note of these words of warning. Those left behind will be up to no
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Paraglider crash pilot named
A paraglider pilot who died when she hit a tree has been named as 41-year-old social worker Rowena Ellis. Miss Ellis, from Glynde, near Lewes, took up paragliding five years ago and was becoming one of the top female fliers in the country, beginning to
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High Street spending to grow
Consumer spending on the High Street looks set to continue growing in the coming months but holiday spending on credit cards may fall, new research claims. People expect to spend a total of £904 on their plastic during the three months to the end of September
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Workplace death toll
Three people were killed at work in Sussex last year, the Health and Safety Executive says in its annual report on fatal injuries. Two people died in East Sussex in the 12 months to April, one more than the previous year, and one person died in West Sussex
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No to depot
Having raised objections to the planning application for a road haulage depot on very serious environmental grounds, I am amazed how Adur Council's planning committee could give permission when the report before them recommended refusal (The Argus, July
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Our roads could be taken over by HGVs
Adur Council has given permission for the HGV haulage business to be relocated to the Portslade end of Shoreham Harbour (The Argus, July 22). With the already approved peat processing plant meaning 100 extra HGV journeys each day to and from the area,
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Court blocks torture claim
A man who says he was tortured into confessing to a terrorist bombing in Riyadh has suffered a blow to his bid to sue the Saudi government for more than £2 million. The High Court in London blocked accountant Ron Jones's claim on the grounds of state
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Cricket: All thanks to the Seagulls
Preston Nomads and Ansty have emerged as the first winners in this year's Sussex Junior Festival. Nomads lifted the under-13s crown two years after the bulk of the same side triumphed at under-11s, while Ansty took the under-11s trophy for the second
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The city must build this radical design
I read the Brighton Society's comments (The Argus, July 26) about the proposed development at the King Alfred centre in Hove and they were full of unintended irony: "We already have the Royal Pavilion as our architectural gem." Yet the Pavilion was an
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Sussex off to flying start
Richard Montgomerie and Murray Goodwin got Sussex off to a flying start in their top-of-the-table County Championship Division One clash with Surrey at Hove. The opening pair traded mainly through the offside as they put on a century stand from 20 overs
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Cullip's set to make a return
Albion captain Danny Cullip is on course for the big kick-off after recovering from an injury scare. Cullip, sidelined from the last three friendlies by a strained thigh muscle, is scheduled to resume training today. Confirmation that the Seagulls' inspirational
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Regatta draw
Thousands of people are expected at a seafront sailing festival this weekend. The 2003 Littlehampton Regatta will celebrate the town's waterside heritage. The annual two-day event draws crowds of up to 40,000 and features offshore yacht races, river dinghy
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School's double
There was a double celebration at a school which was given an outstanding Ofsted report and then awarded Beacon status. Thomas A Becket Middle School, in Glebeside Avenue, Tarring, has been deemed "a very good school which provides a stimulating environment
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Fitness go-ahead
Worthing is to get a new health and fitness club. Borough planners backed proposals for the complex at 96-98 Dominion Road, to the east of Wicks DIY centre in East Worthing. Councillors were concerned about the loss of business space in a building previously
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Call for anglers
Youngsters are being urged to "give fishing a go" at a young anglers' day on August 7. The free one-day event at Lancing's Passies Pond, run by the Environment Agency, will encourage children to learn more about one of the nation's favourite pastimes
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Airports face fresh strikes
Air travellers have been threatened with further disruption because of a dispute involving customer service staff at two of the UK's biggest airports. About 400 workers at Heathrow and Birmingham began voting on whether to stage a series of strikes in
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Sculptor's touch of culture
An international artist is creating granite sculptures to bring a touch of culture to a housing project in Hove. Ekkhard Altenburger was recruited by developers Karis to make his mark on Connaught Road in Hove. They will be close to a flat complex which
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Prize postcards
The winners of a competition to design a Worthing postcard have been announced. Organisers chose seven postcards that reflected differing views of the town, some traditional and others abstract. The artists were Jane Brackin, Erica Sturla, Kim Kallend
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New hope at threatened home
Pensioners have new-found hope after their closure-threatened East Sussex care home won a reprieve. Almost 30 people packed a council meeting, some waving placards, in a bid to save the home in Harvard Road, Ringmer. An East Sussex County Council Cabinet
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Just Whores, New Venture Theatre, Brighton, until August 2
Once again, this excellent company has come up with a production that is not only highly entertaining but also informative. Based on her research with real "working girls", author Anita Sullivan has developed a play that gives a view of the lives of prostitutes
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Hotel fined over kitchen filth
Owners of a hotel accused of having "contempt" for their customers' health have been fined £3,100 for their filthy kitchens. A surprise inspection uncovered several breaches of hygiene regulations at the Grand Ocean Hotel, Longridge Avenue, Saltdean,
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There's a badger in my bathroom
Bruce the stinky badger may well have been in need of a shower when he sneaked into Norman Duncan's bathroom. Mr Duncan, an IT consultant, was working at home when he heard an unusual sound outside his office door yesterday morning. When he went to investigate
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Kanchelskis in Albion link
Albion boss Steve Coppell today raised the intriguing possibility of the Seagulls offering Sussex-based Andrei Kanchelskis a route back into English football. The 34-year-old former Manchester United, Everton and Rangers winger is training with Albion
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Cullip's set to make a return
Albion captain Danny Cullip is on course for the big kick-off after recovering from an injury scare. Cullip, sidelined from the last three friendlies by a strained thigh muscle, is scheduled to resume training today. Confirmation that the Seagulls' inspirational
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Together again
A big thank you to all those who supported us in our search for our dog. Many thanks to The Argus for running the story and to all those who offered to place details on their web sites. I am very grateful to the lady driving the green Rover, Heather Newell
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What a winner
On July 16, Arundel Football Club hosted a pre-season friendly against Brighton and Hove Albion. We would like to send our most sincere thanks to Steve Coppell and his team for a first-class match, which was played in excellent spirit. It provided a tremendous
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Phone mast fears
Bowlers spoke of their health fears after plans for another mobile phone mast were tabled. Telecommunications company Marconi wanted to raise by more than 5m the height of a 15m tower already in place at Worthing Football Club in Woodside Road. The proposal
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Rambling on
I have just completed a 50-mile non-stop walk and feel extremely proud of myself. However, my wife is accusing me of boasting about it to everybody I meet and I want you to know it isn't true. I mean, let's face it, any average super hero can do it. Anyway
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A27 safety call
A disabled charity manager has supported appeals for the Government to tackle traffic jams on the A27. A pile-up involving a single-deck bus, car and two vans belonging to charity Scope, carrying 23 disabled people, blocked the main road through Worthing
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Soaked festival still a success
Appalling weather may have played havoc with Worthing's seafront festival but it is still being hailed a success. Leisure leaders in the town said the event had attracted people from across the South. They estimate tens of thousands of people converged
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Kanchelskis in Albion link
Albion boss Steve Coppell today raised the intriguing possibility of the Seagulls offering Sussex-based Andrei Kanchelskis a route back into English football. The 34-year-old former Manchester United, Everton and Rangers winger is training with Albion
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Justin killer found hanged
The man convicted of knifing leukaemia sufferer Justin Hayward to death has been found hanged in his cell at a London jail. Robert Cairns was found by officers at Wormwood Scrubs, west London, on Saturday morning. He was pronounced dead at the city's
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Traffic jams forecast
Five months of traffic jams and delays are expected when a £600,000 road building programme starts in Crawley next week. The development, off the A23 Crawley Avenue, will provide access to the replacement Ifield Community College, part of a £60m Private
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Victory for homes in a V-shaped design
A V-shaped block of flats rising nine storeys will form the centrepiece of a landmark development in Newhaven. The building is part of phase two of the West Quay development, which has just been given the go-ahead by planners. Land between the waterfront
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Hotel fined over kitchen filth
Owners of a hotel accused of having "contempt" for their customers' health have been fined £3,100 for their filthy kitchens. A surprise inspection uncovered several breaches of hygiene regulations at the Grand Ocean Hotel, Longridge Avenue, Saltdean,
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Our project
As the project designer for the King Alfred Sports Centre and part of the overall design team, including Mr Frank Gehry, I request, on behalf of my London-based architectural practice, credit is given in articles to HOK Sport. You may be familiar with
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Green view
As Valerie Paynter's letter (July 21) shows, plans for the redevelopment of the King Alfred site have raised high passions. Green councillors have supported the scheme because it will benefit Brighton and Hove, creating employment, affordable housing
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Nonsense
We now have the prospect of Labour and Green councillors joining together to support the 38-storey crooked towers for the King Alfred site. This no doubt is the culmination of many meetings and manoeuvrings over the past few months which have removed
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Freak show
I am writing not only as an 80-year-old native of Hove but as a former borough planning officer of Brighton and the author of A History Of Brighton And Hove. The Argus has done our city a service in publishing a photomontage of just one of the four proposed
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Stop eyesore
While the King Alfred site needs redevelopment, this should not be at the price of destroying so much of Hove's character and appearance. Councillors should reflect that some of their predecessors favoured the destruction of Brunswick Square, Brunswick
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Crude opportunism
The proposed "crushed can" tower blocks at Kingsway, Hove, are disgraceful and would bring ridicule on Brighton and Hove. Many people have moved to Brighton for its cultural, environmental and social qualities. It has special charm and does not need this
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Whiteman completes Lewes move
Lewes have completed the signing of former Manchester United striker Marc Whiteman. The 20-year-old (pictured below), who spent five years at Old Trafford and also had a short spell at Bury, has agreed a one-year contract at the Dripping Pan and will
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Comment: Hart Of The Matter, by Ian Hart
I doubt if any of the people who criticised the signing of Chris Adams will say anything when and if Sussex win the Championship for the first time in their history. There is no getting away from it. Grizzly, along with a number of others, has transformed
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Albion honour stalwart Baker
Albion sent a strong reserve side to Eastbourne Borough last night for a testimonial honouring long serving defender Darren Baker. A crowd of more than 800 saw Albion held to a 1-1 draw. The Seagulls started brightly and took the lead on ten minutes.
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Mortgage spending soars to new record
Mortgage lending soared to a new record during June boosted by renewed demand from house buyers. The Bank of England said total mortgage lending was £21.88 billion, up from £20.49 billion in May. Net lending, which strips out redemptions and repayments
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Course success
Staff at Adur District Council collected certificates this week for courses they have just successfully completed. The council is committed to the training and development of its staff and six staff members have passed an introduction to management. This
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City closer to smoking ban
A total ban on smoking in enclosed public places across Brighton and Hove has moved a step closer. The City Health Partnership met to discuss outlawing the habit yesterday after the city's Primary Care Trust (PCT) called for the introduction of tough
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Safety backing
Government moves to tackle rising violence levels in hospitals have been backed by Worthing's Unison secretary Peter Atkinson. Mr Atkinson, of the West Sussex primary care and mental health branch of Unison, welcomed a call by the Commons Public Accounts
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Parking petition
Traders have raised a petition with hundreds of signatures against proposals to limit car waiting times in a busy shopping parade. The businesses in South Street, Lancing, say the new restriction will lose them trade. At present there are no parking restrictions
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School extension plan scrapped
Education bosses have been forced to scrap plans to extend Peacehaven Secondary School. It means many local children won't be able to go there in the future. It had been hoped the school, which can accommodate 750 pupils, could be extended to take up
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'Hero' honoured
A youth centre is set to benefit from the opening of a new store. Following the Tesco Express "search for a local hero" competition, Joanna Broad, from Worthing, was chosen in recognition of the help she has given to the community and children of East
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City closer to smoking ban
A total ban on smoking in enclosed public places across Brighton and Hove has moved a step closer. The City Health Partnership met to discuss outlawing the habit yesterday after the city's Primary Care Trust (PCT) called for the introduction of tough
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Office Suite, Theatre Royal, Brighton, until August 2
Office Suite is not Alan Bennett at his best. This double-bill of comedies about the workplace does not have the power of his far superior piece Talking Heads. But Bennett not at his best can still be pretty good fare and these two plays have some fine
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Cemetery row over superstore
A councillor says the peace of the graveyard where the man who gave his name to Mount Everest is buried has been wrecked by the creation of a supermarket. Sir George Everest rests in peace at St Andrew's, Hove - but opponents say that was shattered when
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Birthday baby born in kitchen
When baby Aiden decided it was time to enter the world there was no time for his mum to make a dash to hospital. Rebecca Quinn, 17, from Worthing, had not been due to give birth for another week but nothing was going to stop her son's arrival. And after
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Deaths of pigeons remain a mystery
The discovery of up to 100 dead pigeons along a country road remains a mystery after veterinary examinations failed to establish a cause of their death. Motorists travelling to work along a scenic country road had to swerve around the carcasses of the
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Traders' relief as duo caged
Shopkeepers breathed a sigh of relief today as the Benson & Hedges gang began their prison sentences. Brothers David and Simon Whittle grabbed packets of the cigarettes as they terrorised off-licences and corner stores throughout the Brighton and
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B&H bandits get 22 years
Two brothers nicknamed the Benson & Hedges gang have been jailed for a total of 22 years for terrorising shopkeepers during a campaign of crime. David and Simon Whittle threatened shop staff with knives, a screwdriver and a wheel brace during a series
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Justin killer found hanged
The man convicted of knifing leukaemia sufferer Justin Hayward to death has been found hanged in his cell at a London jail. Robert Cairns was found by officers at Wormwood Scrubs, west London, on Saturday morning. He was pronounced dead at the city's
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Cullip's set to make a return
Albion captain Danny Cullip is on course for the big kick-off after recovering from an injury scare. Cullip, sidelined from the last three friendlies by a strained thigh muscle, is scheduled to resume training today. Confirmation that the Seagulls' inspirational
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July 30: Sussex v Surrey (Lunch)
Richard Montgomerie and Murray Goodwin got Sussex off to a flying start in their top-of-the-table County Championship Division One clash with Surrey at Hove. The opening pair traded mainly through the offside as they put on a century stand from 20 overs
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Cricketing boost
A charity cricket match has raised an estimated £10,000 for cancer patients. Findon Cricket Club hosted the match in aid of St Barnabas Hospice on Sunday. It was played in memory of Anne Duffield, 49, who died following a battle against cancer last summer
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Daughter's grief
A grief-stricken daughter turned to drink and developed anorexia and bulimia after the death of her mother, an inquest heard. Lynda Elder, 30, was found dead at the flat she shared with her partner on April 8 this year. The inquest at Worthing Hospital
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What a winner
On July 16, Arundel Football Club hosted a pre-season friendly against Brighton and Hove Albion. We would like to send our most sincere thanks to Steve Coppell and his team for a first-class match, which was played in excellent spirit. It provided a tremendous
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Rambling on
I have just completed a 50-mile non-stop walk and feel extremely proud of myself. However, my wife is accusing me of boasting about it to everybody I meet and I want you to know it isn't true. I mean, let's face it, any average super hero can do it. Anyway
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Seafront plea
A former mayor of Worthing has made an impassioned plea to council leaders over the future of a prime seafront site. Councillor Valerie Sutton urged the borough council not to pack high-density housing on a plot of vacant land at the junction of Sea Place
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Flight risk
On the afternoon of Saturday, July 26, I found out first hand what it must be like to come under an air attack. Without any prior warning, the centre of Worthing was subjected to 15 minutes of low- level flying by military jet aircraft. I didn't see the
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Justin killer found hanged
The man convicted of knifing leukaemia sufferer Justin Hayward to death has been found hanged in his cell at a London jail. Robert Cairns was found by officers at Wormwood Scrubs, west London, on Saturday morning. He was pronounced dead at the city's
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Traffic jams forecast
Five months of traffic jams and delays are expected when a £600,000 road building programme starts in Crawley next week. The development, off the A23 Crawley Avenue, will provide access to the replacement Ifield Community College, part of a £60m Private
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Father found dead
A driver involved in a crash which killed his friend has been found dead at his Mid Sussex home. Lee Ackland, 37, was found yesterday in his bedroom in Cissbury Road, Burgess Hill. Mr Ackland, who was unemployed, left four children, including twin girls
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Court blocks torture claim
A man who says he was tortured into confessing to a terrorist bombing in Riyadh has suffered a blow to his bid to sue the Saudi government for more than £2 million. The High Court in London blocked accountant Ron Jones's claim on the grounds of state
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12-year-old boy in court
A boy of 12 is suspected of a mini crime wave, including trying to strangle a child of ten in an attempted robbery. The suspect, from Seaford, is due to appear before Lewes Youth Court tomorrow. He is also accused of burglary, attempted robbery and robbery
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Our project
As the project designer for the King Alfred Sports Centre and part of the overall design team, including Mr Frank Gehry, I request, on behalf of my London-based architectural practice, credit is given in articles to HOK Sport. You may be familiar with
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Green view
As Valerie Paynter's letter (July 21) shows, plans for the redevelopment of the King Alfred site have raised high passions. Green councillors have supported the scheme because it will benefit Brighton and Hove, creating employment, affordable housing
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Nonsense
We now have the prospect of Labour and Green councillors joining together to support the 38-storey crooked towers for the King Alfred site. This no doubt is the culmination of many meetings and manoeuvrings over the past few months which have removed
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Court blocks torture claim
A man who says he was tortured into confessing to a terrorist bombing in Riyadh has suffered a blow to his bid to sue the Saudi government for more than £2 million. The High Court in London blocked accountant Ron Jones's claim on the grounds of state
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Stop eyesore
While the King Alfred site needs redevelopment, this should not be at the price of destroying so much of Hove's character and appearance. Councillors should reflect that some of their predecessors favoured the destruction of Brunswick Square, Brunswick
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Whiteman completes Lewes move
Lewes have completed the signing of former Manchester United striker Marc Whiteman. The 20-year-old (pictured below), who spent five years at Old Trafford and also had a short spell at Bury, has agreed a one-year contract at the Dripping Pan and will
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Comment: Hart Of The Matter, by Ian Hart
I doubt if any of the people who criticised the signing of Chris Adams will say anything when and if Sussex win the Championship for the first time in their history. There is no getting away from it. Grizzly, along with a number of others, has transformed
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The city must build this radical design
I read the Brighton Society's comments (The Argus, July 26) about the proposed development at the King Alfred centre in Hove and they were full of unintended irony: "We already have the Royal Pavilion as our architectural gem." Yet the Pavilion was an
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Albion honour stalwart Baker
Albion sent a strong reserve side to Eastbourne Borough last night for a testimonial honouring long serving defender Darren Baker. A crowd of more than 800 saw Albion held to a 1-1 draw. The Seagulls started brightly and took the lead on ten minutes.
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Regatta draw
Thousands of people are expected at a seafront sailing festival this weekend. The 2003 Littlehampton Regatta will celebrate the town's waterside heritage. The annual two-day event draws crowds of up to 40,000 and features offshore yacht races, river dinghy
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Course success
Staff at Adur District Council collected certificates this week for courses they have just successfully completed. The council is committed to the training and development of its staff and six staff members have passed an introduction to management. This
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Safety backing
Government moves to tackle rising violence levels in hospitals have been backed by Worthing's Unison secretary Peter Atkinson. Mr Atkinson, of the West Sussex primary care and mental health branch of Unison, welcomed a call by the Commons Public Accounts
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Parking petition
Traders have raised a petition with hundreds of signatures against proposals to limit car waiting times in a busy shopping parade. The businesses in South Street, Lancing, say the new restriction will lose them trade. At present there are no parking restrictions
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Just Whores, New Venture Theatre, Brighton, until August 2
Once again, this excellent company has come up with a production that is not only highly entertaining but also informative. Based on her research with real "working girls", author Anita Sullivan has developed a play that gives a view of the lives of prostitutes
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Office Suite, Theatre Royal, Brighton, until August 2
Office Suite is not Alan Bennett at his best. This double-bill of comedies about the workplace does not have the power of his far superior piece Talking Heads. But Bennett not at his best can still be pretty good fare and these two plays have some fine
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Cemetery row over superstore
A councillor says the peace of the graveyard where the man who gave his name to Mount Everest is buried has been wrecked by the creation of a supermarket. Sir George Everest rests in peace at St Andrew's, Hove - but opponents say that was shattered when
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Deaths of pigeons remain a mystery
The discovery of up to 100 dead pigeons along a country road remains a mystery after veterinary examinations failed to establish a cause of their death. Motorists travelling to work along a scenic country road had to swerve around the carcasses of the
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Traders' relief as duo caged
Shopkeepers breathed a sigh of relief today as the Benson & Hedges gang began their prison sentences. Brothers David and Simon Whittle grabbed packets of the cigarettes as they terrorised off-licences and corner stores throughout the Brighton and
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B&H bandits get 22 years
Two brothers nicknamed the Benson & Hedges gang have been jailed for a total of 22 years for terrorising shopkeepers during a campaign of crime. David and Simon Whittle threatened shop staff with knives, a screwdriver and a wheel brace during a series
